Altera expands Agilex 9 FPGA ecosystem for defense applications. Altera Corporation, a provider of field-programmable gate array (FPGA) solutions, has announced new collaborations with Mercury Systems (NASDAQ: MRCY) and VadaTech aimed at expanding the ecosystem for its Agilex 9 Direct RF Series FPGAs. The initiative is designed to support the development of next-generation defense platforms through commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions based on open architecture standards. The partnerships focus on combining Altera's Agilex 9 medium-band Direct RF FPGAs with industry-standard platforms, including SOSA-aligned OpenVPX systems. According to the companies, the approach is intended to help defense customers reduce integration complexity, accelerate deployment timelines, and enhance flexibility for software-defined radio frequency (RF) applications. As defense systems increasingly require real-time processing of large volumes of RF data, demand is growing for hardware platforms capable of delivering higher performance while reducing size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP). Altera said its Agilex 9 Direct RF Series FPGAs address these requirements by integrating RF functionality, computing resources, and high-speed transceivers within a single programmable architecture. The company noted that the medium-band Direct RF technology provides a balance of bandwidth, power efficiency, and processing performance suited for a range of defense applications, including adaptive radar systems, cognitive electronic warfare, and secure software-defined communications. Through the expanded ecosystem, customers will have access to field-proven platforms designed to improve interoperability and adaptability while supporting evolving mission requirements. The use of open architectures is also expected to facilitate system integration and reduce development risks for defense contractors and government agencies. Craig Goodwin, Senior Director of Mercury's Mixed Signal line of business, said the integration of medium-band converters into a high-performance FPGA enables significant SWaP advantages for edge-based processing applications. He noted that Altera's hardware and software development tools helped accelerate product evaluation and solution design. According to Goodwin, Mercury selected the Agilex 9 medium-band Direct RF FPGA because of its data conversion capabilities and processing resources, which he said can provide up to a tenfold SWaP advantage compared with alternative FPGA solutions for certain RF applications. VadaTech CEO Saeed Karamooz emphasized the benefits of standards-based VPX solutions, stating that Agilex 9 Direct RF Series FPGAs support seamless integration within larger defense system architectures while helping customers deploy advanced RF capabilities more quickly. John Sotir, General Manager of Altera's Military, Aerospace, and Government business unit, said modern defense platforms must process larger volumes of data across wider bandwidths while maintaining flexibility. He added that the collaborations with Mercury Systems and VadaTech reflect Altera's ongoing efforts to advance Direct RF technology and support more agile, scalable, and software-defined defense systems.

ELSYS Design renews its participation in the Altera Solution Acceleration Partner Program. Published on 05/26/2026, 3:02 PM ELSYS Design renews its engagement within the Altera Solution Acceleration Partner (ASAP) Program as a Design Services Partner, reinforcing years of expertise on Altera FPGA and SoC FPGA technologies. This continued collaboration builds on a long history with Altera platforms and supports customers developing advanced programmable systems. ELSYS Design, a leading engineering company specialized in embedded electronic systems, is pleased to announce its participation in the Altera Solution Acceleration Partner Program (ASAP) as a Design Services Partner. ASAP brings together a worldwide ecosystem of engineering companies supporting customers developing advanced solutions on Altera FPGAs and SoC FPGAs. Through this partnership, ELSYS Design will collaborate closely with Altera's technical teams, gain access to program resources, and increase its visibility within Altera's engineering and commercial ecosystem. ELSYS Design and Altera have a long-standing collaboration, delivering proven FPGA and SoC FPGA-based innovations across a wide range of applications. Following its recent independence, Altera now operates as the industry's largest pure-play FPGA solutions provider. This partnership naturally extends a long-standing collaboration supported by ELSYS Design's proven experience on Altera FPGA devices and toolchains. "We have built strong experience on Altera FPGA technologies over the years, supporting many customer applications across different markets," said Pascal Barioulet, Chief Commercial Officer at ELSYS Design. "Renewing our partnership within the ASAP program strengthens this long-standing collaboration and allows us to bring even more value to customers who rely on these platforms for demanding embedded and real-time systems like AI data centers." As an ASAP Design Services Partner, ELSYS Design will: * Work closely with Altera's engineering and product teams. * Contribute to feasibility studies, PoCs, and advanced development projects. * Support customers with FPGA/SoC design, embedded software, and system integration. * Benefit from official visibility within the Altera partner ecosystem. "ELSYS Design has a long, proven track record of delivering complex FPGA and system-on-chip-based systems on Altera platforms, and we're pleased to continue this collaboration through our ASAP Program," said Mark Moran, Director of Dev Kits and Partners at Altera. "Their ability to support customers from early feasibility through advanced system development strengthens our partner ecosystem and helps accelerate innovation in demanding embedded and real-time applications, enabling customers to shape what's next." About ELSYS Design ELSYS Design is a leading engineering services company specializing in the design of embedded electronic systems, including SoC/ASIC/FPGA, electronic boards, embedded software, and systems engineering. Through its network of engineering sites across Europe and sales offices in the USA, ELSYS Design delivers tailored R&D solutions, leveraging its multi-sector expertise and flexible engagement models to accelerate clients' innovation. Founded and managed by engineers, ELSYS Design is a subsidiary of ADVANS Group. Where passion leads to excellence Press release published by Mongaboure Xavier Published on 05/26/2026, 3:02 PM on 24presse.com Mongaboure Xavier ADVANS GROUP www.advans-group.com/fr/ Contact Send mail to Mongaboure Xavier. Company: ADVANS GROUP Press contact. Mongaboure Xavier ADVANS GROUP