MAX+PLUS II was pioneering for its time, offering a truly architecture-independent design environment.
Because Intel has officially removed all deprecated software earlier than Quartus II 13.0sp1 from its main download center, finding an official copy of MAX+PLUS II is difficult. However, several reliable alternative sources and versions still exist: MAX+PLUS II was pioneering for its time, offering
Historically, a free 6-month renewable license could be requested from the Intel FPGA Licensing Center . Older versions often require a physical "Software Guard"
Older versions often require a physical "Software Guard" (dongle) or a license tied to a specific hard drive serial number or NIC ID. While officially discontinued and replaced by Intel Quartus
Includes a compiler, functional and timing simulators, and a timing analyzer all in one interface.
Altera (Multiple Array Matrix Programmable Logic User System) is a legacy Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software suite used for developing digital logic designs on Altera’s (now Intel) Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs). While officially discontinued and replaced by Intel Quartus Prime , it remains a staple in academic environments and for maintaining legacy hardware systems. 1. How to Download Altera MAX+PLUS II for Free