Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, today announced a distribution
agreement with Central Semiconductor Corp., a leading manufacturer of
innovative discrete semiconductors. Effective immediately, Central
Semiconductor’s entire line of discrete semiconductors will be available
for purchase by customers in the Americas through Avnet’s broadline
components Electronics Marketing group and Avnet USI, Avnet’s
defense/aerospace specialty distribution business unit.
Central Semiconductor provides innovative discrete semiconductor
solutions for the latest high-tech products, from Internet of Things
applications and portable medical devices to smartphones, tablets and
Bluetooth accessories. Central also specializes in the manufacture of
legacy devices for defense/aerospace customers.
“This agreement with Central Semiconductor enhances Avnet’s ability to
provide customers with a broad selection of standard and custom discrete
semiconductor solutions to support development of high speed/high data
rate applications that are energy-efficient and low-profile,” said Bryan
Brady, vice president, defense/aerospace, Avnet Electronics Marketing
Americas. “And, with more than 2,200 drop-in replacement devices to meet
customers' demands for diminishing source and end of life (EOL)
products, Central’s commitment to ‘trailing edge’ technology is a
tremendous value to our customers, particularly in hi-rel sectors like
military/aerospace.”
“Continuing our mission to expand the Central Semiconductor brand
through high quality distribution partners, we are pleased to add Avnet
as an outlet to purchase Central’s devices,” said Al Simon, Central
Semiconductor’s vice president of worldwide sales and marketing. “Avnet
is one of the largest worldwide electronic component distributors and
consistently delivers an exemplary buying experience. We are eager to
build this relationship in the service of our mutual customers.”
Central Semiconductor’s entire line of discrete semiconductors is now
available from Avnet at https://products.avnet.com
and www.avnetusi.com.
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About Central Semiconductor
Central Semiconductor, headquartered in Hauppauge, Long Island, New
York, USA, designs and manufactures discrete semiconductors for
applications in the avionics, industrial, military, alternative energy,
communications, computer, automotive, and consumer markets. Product
focus includes highly energy efficient ultra-miniature devices with
superior electrical performance, as well as custom multi discrete
modules.
www.centralsemi.com.
About Avnet, Inc.
From components to cloud and design to disposal, Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT)
accelerates the success of customers who build, sell and use technology
globally by providing them with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative
products, services and solutions. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
Avnet Electronics Marketing
Heidi Elliott, 480-643-7584
Senior Director, Marketing Programs
Heidi.Elliott@avnet.com
or
Central Semiconductor
Tom Donofrio, 1-631-435-1110 x 263
tdonofrio@centralsemi.com