Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
a leading global technology distributor, today announced that it has
been named the exclusive global distributor for Microsemi Corporation’s
ACT 1, ACT 2 and ACT 3 field programmable gate array (FPGA) families.
Effective immediately, Avnet will manage quotes and new orders for these
products as part of its Technology Life Support program, which provides
customers with extended access to discontinued electronic components.
“Microsemi is committed to the longevity of our products and is pleased
Avnet has exclusive rights to distribute our ACT 1, ACT 2 and ACT 3
antifuse devices, which have experienced more than two decades of
success serving the market with their unique capabilities,” said Andrew
Girardi, senior director of business operations at Microsemi. “As we
continue to develop industry-leading solutions for customers, our
company’s ability to serve the defense, aerospace and industrial markets
will be further strengthened by the outstanding service and technical
support provided by Avnet.”
ACT FPGAs are designed into applications that require durability,
reliability and extended temperature range capabilities, such as radar,
missiles, on-ship and airborne navigation, commercial aircraft, drilling
and medical imaging machines.
“Avnet recognizes that customer demand for certain technologies can
often outlive the manufacturer’s ability to effectively support these
devices,” said Lynn Torrel, senior vice president, semiconductor
business development, worldwide, Avnet Electronics Marketing. “This
program allows Avnet and Microsemi the opportunity to assure our mutual
customers a trusted and reliable source for these devices.”
For more information on the Microsemi ACT FPGA products available
exclusively through Avnet, please click here.
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Avnet Electronics Marketing
Heidi Elliott, 480-643-7584
Senior Director, Marketing Programs
Heidi.Elliott@avnet.com