Navitas Semiconductor announced an expansion of its distribution agreement with Avnet, making Avnet a globally franchised strategic partner for the company’s GaN and SiC power semiconductor products. The move builds on Avnet Silica’s successful partnership in Europe, where the joint effort has delivered strong revenue growth and secured key customers, demonstrating the model’s effectiveness and providing a proven foundation for a worldwide rollout.
The expansion consolidates Navitas’ franchised distribution partners, allowing the company to focus its channel resources on high‑power markets such as AI data centers, performance computing, renewable energy, grid infrastructure, and industrial electrification. By streamlining its partner network, Navitas can reduce channel complexity and accelerate sales cycles in these growth‑driven segments.
Strategic commentary from Navitas’ VP of Global Distribution, Alessandro Squeri, highlighted that “expanding Avnet’s franchise globally was a natural next step as we consolidate our distribution network to align with high‑power market focus. Avnet’s engineering expertise, global reach, and deep customer relationships make them an ideal partner to accelerate adoption of our GaNFast and GeneSiC platforms worldwide.”
The partnership gives Navitas access to Avnet’s extensive global reach and technical support, positioning the company to meet rising demand for energy‑efficient power solutions in data centers, renewable energy installations, and industrial electrification projects. The move also complements Navitas’ recent collaborations with Cyient Semiconductors in India and GlobalFoundries in the U.S., reinforcing its strategy to broaden market penetration and supply‑chain resilience.
Senior VP of Global Supplier Development at Avnet, Alex Iuorio, noted that “Navitas’ leadership in wide‑bandgap innovation aligns strongly with Avnet’s commitment to enabling advanced, energy‑efficient solutions for our customers.” This alignment underscores the strategic fit and the potential for joint technical development and market expansion.
Overall, the expanded partnership signals Navitas’ intent to streamline its distribution network and capitalize on high‑growth markets, positioning the company for continued expansion in the wide‑bandgap semiconductor space.
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