Avnet, Inc., established in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1921, operates as a global technology distributor and solutions provider. The company specializes in marketing, selling, and distributing electronic components, with its business activities structured into two distinct segments: Electronic Components and Farnell. The Electronic Components division is responsible for the marketing, sales, and distribution of a diverse range of electronic components, including semiconductors, interconnect devices, passive and electromechanical components, and other integrated parts sourced from various manufacturers.