Intel/Altera is known for producing programmable logic devices (PLDs). Founded in 1983, Altera's main products include FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays) and CPLDs (Complex Programmable Logic Devices), widely used in communications, data centers, automotive, and industrial applications. In 2015, Intel acquired Altera for $16.7 billion, expanding its capabilities in data centers and programmable chips. Intel has leveraged Altera's technology to integrate FPGAs with its powerful processors, advancing more robust computing platforms.