Avnet, Inc., is a distributor of electronic components headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and named after Charles Avnet, who founded the company in 1921. After starting out on Manhattan's Radio Row, the company became incorporated in 1955. It is the leading technical distributor of electronic components from leading manufacturers such as semiconductors, Decoupling, passive, electromechanical, supported by an outstanding technical, logistics and supply chain service. It provides privileged services to its customers, including turnkey projects and customized design, new product introduction, production, supply chain, logistics and after-sales services.