Avnet, Inc., founded in 1921 by Charles Avnet, is a global technology solutions company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. As one of the world's largest distributors of electronic components and embedded solutions, Avnet connects leading technology manufacturers with a broad customer base across industries. The company operates through two primary divisions: Electronic Components and Premier Farnell. Avnet offers a comprehensive portfolio of products including semiconductors, passive components, interconnects, electromechanical devices, and embedded systems. Through its Avnet Design Services, the company provides custom design, engineering, and integration support to accelerate customer product development. Avnet Embedded delivers specialized solutions such as single-board computers, displays, and storage modules for industrial, medical, and IoT applications. Avnet Supply Chain and Logistics services help customers optimize inventory, reduce costs, and manage complex global supply chains. The company also operates the online community element14, which offers design resources, tools, and technical support for engineers and hobbyists. With operations in over 125 countries and a strong presence in Asia Pacific, Avnet serves OEMs, EMS providers, and small to medium-sized enterprises. Avnet holds a leading position in the global electronic components distribution market, consistently ranked among the top three alongside Arrow Electronics and WPG Holdings. Its deep technical expertise, extensive line card, and robust ecosystem make it a critical partner for the electronics industry.
