Does Altera provide part marking validation?

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Altera does not provide part marking validation or verification for devices that were purchased from an un-authorized distributor (gray market devices).

If you purchased devices from an Altera authorized distributor, you should not be concerned about the authenticity of the devices.

For information on how to read the device markings, refer to Customer Advisories, Process Change Notifications & Product Discontinuance Notifications. 

For a list of Altera authorized distributors, refer to Worldwide Sales Support.