Altera Introduces Agilex 2X FPGA Portfolio for AI Systems

Oct 29, 2026
Altera introduced Agilex 2X, a portfolio of FPGA and system on chip devices for AI infrastructure, robotics, communications, and edge systems. The first family, Agilex 27, is expected to provide engineering samples in the second half of 2027.

Altera announces in a press release Agilex 2X, a portfolio of FPGA and system on chip devices for AI infrastructure, robotics, communications, and edge systems. Software support is available in Quartus Prime 26.3, while Agilex 27 engineering samples are expected in the second half of 2027.

The portfolio includes AI tensor DSP blocks, Arm cores, high bandwidth connectivity, and security features. It also supports QuartusIQ, an AI assistant for hardware design tasks.

Agilex 2X covers four device families. Agilex 27 targets applications with intensive processing and bandwidth requirements, while Agilex 25 covers video processing, drones, and sensors. Agilex 23 supports robotics, industrial automation, and automotive systems, and Agilex 22 focuses on control, motor, security, and interface applications.

Altera claims Agilex 27 delivers 1.8 times the performance per watt of Agilex 7, SiliconANGLE reports. The launch comes as Altera prepares for a possible initial public offering after Intel sold a 51% stake to Silver Lake in April 2025.

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