Programmable Object File
General Information
| Title | POF File Extension |
| Extension | .pof |
| Full Form | Programmable Object File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Altera Corporation |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store configuration |
| Additional Functions | FPGA programming |
| Features | Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High reliability |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| FPGA Development | Yes |
| Hardware Configuration | Yes |
| Prototype Testing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Corruption risk |
| Best Practices | Version control, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 2000s |
| Latest Version | Depends on Quartus Prime version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sof, .rbf, .jic |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Quartus Prime |
Paid, Free Lite Edition | Windows, Linux |