UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

ALTERA CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		0-16617		77-0016691
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

101 Innovation Drive, San Jose, California		95134
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 544-7000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 26, 2010, Altera Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

	99.1			Press release dated January 26, 2010

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		ALTERA CORPORATION
		/s/ Ronald J. Pasek   Ronald J. Pasek
		Senior Vice President, Finance and
		Chief Financial Officer

Dated: January 26, 2010

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.				Description
	99.1			Press release dated January 26, 2010