LEEDS, UK, May 23, 2024 – Farnell has announced a new strategic partnership with Rochester Electronics, LLC, the world’s largest continuous source of semiconductors.
Rochester Electronics is authorized by more than 70 leading semiconductor manufacturers worldwide. As an original manufacturer stocking distributor, Rochester’s extensive component range comprises more than 200,000 part numbers, including both active and end-of-life semiconductors. The partnership will provide Farnell customers with immediate access to Rochester’s in-stock factory-direct offering of more than 15 billion semiconductor devices. Additionally, Rochester is licensed to manufacture semiconductor devices no longer produced by the original component manufacturers.
Farnell, product category director – Semiconductors, Jose Lok said, “The rapid pace of change in the electronics industry has meant that a significant number of customers have faced obsolescence challenges.
“We are delighted to partner with Rochester Electronics. Their licensed semiconductor manufacturing solutions, paired with their vast 100% authorized in-stock portfolio, provide our customers with the assurance of sourcing reliable and risk-free devices.”
Rochester has manufactured more than 20,000 device types. With over 12 billion die in stock, it has the capability to manufacture over 70,000 device types, ensuring an ongoing source of supply for customers with extended lifecycle needs.
Rochester Electronics general manager – EMEA, Stephen Morris, said, “Through this strategic agreement, our valued customers can be rest assured to have a continued supply of semiconductors from Rochester’s portfolio of over 70 original manufacturers, all of which are 100% authorized and guaranteed. With this partnership, we look forward to delivering significant value to our customers by offering a sustainable supply chain.”
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About Farnell Global
Farnell Global is a fast and reliable distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance, and repair. From research and design through prototype to production, Farnell helps its customers access the products and services they need 24/7. With more than 80 years of experience, 47 localized websites, and a dedicated team of over 3,500 employees, Farnell provides every component its customers need to build the technology of tomorrow.
Farnell Global trades as Farnell in Europe; Newark in North America; and element14 throughout Asia Pacific. It also sells directly to consumers through its CPC business in the UK.
Farnell Global has been part of the established global technology distributor, Avnet, since 2016. Today, this relationship allows the company to support its customers at every stage of the product life cycle, offering a truly unique distribution model, as well as expertise in end-to-end delivery and product design.
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About Rochester Electronics
Rochester Electronics is the world’s largest continuous source of semiconductors–100% Authorized by over 70 leading semiconductor manufacturers.
As an original manufacturer stocking distributor, Rochester has over 15 billion devices in stock encompassing more than 200,000-part numbers, providing the world’s most extensive range of end-of-life (EOL) semiconductors and the broadest range of active semiconductors.
As a licensed semiconductor manufacturer, Rochester has manufactured over 20,000 device types. With over 12 billion die in stock, Rochester has the capability to manufacture over 70,000 device types.
Rochester offers a full range of manufacturing services including Design, Wafer Storage and Processing, Assembly, Test, and Reliability, providing single solutions through to full turnkey manufacturing.
Rochester is the Semiconductor Lifecycle Solution. No other company compares to the breadth of Rochester’s product selection, value-added services, and manufacturing solutions.
For more information, visit www.rocelec.com.