Released to help speed up development times through automation, this version introduced several key improvements:
Download the latest supported version from Intel (Altera’s successor) FPGA software: Altera Quartus II 8.1 Web Edition -Windows- free download
: Supported 8.5-Gbps transceivers, 1.6-Gbps LVDS, and 400-MHz DDR memory. Design And Reuse System Requirements for Windows Released to help speed up development times through
If you are a student learning classic HDL or an engineer repairing a 15-year-old product, Quartus II 8.1 is a rock-solid tool. For new designs, please use the latest Quartus Prime Lite (also free). Altera Quartus II 8.1 Web Edition -Windows- free download
: A guided tool that assists in creating pin-outs and simplifies interfacing with third-party board tools. Power Optimization : Includes the PowerPlay Power Analyzer