Avnet Silica Signed Distribution Deal With LEM
The partnership expands EMEA market access to specialized current and voltage measurement hardware.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Avnet Silica has entered a distribution agreement with LEM to provide its line of current and voltage sensing components across the EMEA region. The deal covers both PCB-mounted and module-mounted sensors intended for energy management systems.
Why it matters
As power grids and industrial systems require higher efficiency and reliability, integrated sensor and semiconductor portfolios enable more precise power management. This partnership addresses those needs by combining specialized sensing components with an existing distribution network.
The agreement includes hardware capable of measuring current levels from 1 A to 42 kA and voltage applications reaching 6.4 kV. These specs support high-capacity applications like grid monitoring via Rogowski coil solutions, which are sensors that measure alternating current using an air-cored coil placed around a conductor.
The players
Avnet Silica
A European semiconductor distributor providing technical sales support and supply chain services for power electronics and discrete components.
LEM
A manufacturer of electrical measurement components including sensors for current, voltage, and grid monitoring applications.
The details
Avnet Silica plans to integrate LEM sensors into its existing portfolio of semiconductors and power discretes, or individual electronic components that handle power regulation. By utilizing its network of technical sales teams and Field Application Engineers (FAE) — technical staff who provide on-site hardware support — the firm will assist customers in integrating these sensing modules into their designs. These tools monitor power flow to improve energy efficiency and overall system reliability in industrial and utility environments.
Timeline
September 21, 2026: Announcement of the distribution agreement.
The Tech Race
This partnership reflects the ongoing industry push for improved power electronics efficiency through consolidated supply chains. It places Avnet Silica in a stronger position to compete for projects that require deep integration between sensing hardware and power control logic.
Customers across the EMEA region will gain immediate access to these sensing products through the expanded distribution network. The integration of these sensors into existing power discrete workflows will allow engineers to begin incorporating LEM hardware into new system designs immediately.
The takeaway
This partnership streamlines the procurement of complex sensing hardware for industrial power management. Future developments to watch include the rollout of new module-mounted sensor designs and the associated technical support documentation released through the Avnet Silica portal.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Electronics Weekly.
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