Altera Quartus Prime Pro Edition v26.1.1: FPGA Design Software

Quartus Prime Pro Edition v26.1.1 is the latest version of Altera's FPGA design software, released as an update to v26.1. It delivers enhanced memory bandwidth, AI deployment tools, bug fixes, and improved compilation performance for Agilex FPGA families .

Key Features & Updates

Memory Performance Upgrades

The v26.1.1 release expands DDR5, LPDDR5, and LPDDR5X-compatible memory support across the Agilex portfolio . Specific upgrades include:

• DDR5-6400 and LPDDR5-6400 support for Agilex 7 M-Series devices

• New LPDDR5 support for Agilex 3

• Documented LPDDR5X compatibility for selected Agilex 5 and 3 devices

• Up to 204.8 GB/s aggregate memory bandwidth for AI, networking, and embedded workloads in supported Agilex 7 configurations

FPGA AI Suite Integration

The FPGA AI Suite 2026.1.1 is now compatible with Quartus Prime Pro Edition 26.1.1 . It introduces a spatial mapping compiler that maps neural networks directly onto FPGA hardware, enabling ASIC-like inference performance with deterministic, low-latency execution . The suite integrates with PyTorch, TensorFlow, and OpenVINO, supporting edge AI applications in robotics, autonomous machines, computer vision, and sensor fusion . License-free usage is available for early-stage development with up to 100,000 consecutive inferences .