Avnet and Nuventix Ink Americas Distribution Agreement

Avnet Electronics Marketing to Distribute SynJet™ Cooling Solutions to High-Brightness LED Lighting OEMs as well as Embedded, CPU and FPGA/ASIC Customers

PHOENIX, Ariz. and AUSTIN, Texas – Aug. 8, 2008 – The Avnet Electronics
Marketing Americas business region of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), and Nuventix, Inc.,
innovators of SynJet technology cooling solutions, announce an Americas distribution
agreement. Avnet will distribute Nuventix’ full line of cooling solutions designed for use
with Solid-State Lighting products, high-performance CPUs, ASICs, FPGAs and
microelectronics.

The key benefits of Nuventix’ SynJet technology include: ultra reliability, high efficiency
cooling and low audible noise – making it the ideal choice to meet the demanding
requirements of high-brightness LED illumination systems. Additionally, Avnet
LightSpeed, and its dedicated team of illumination-focused engineers, will further assist
customers with the application of Nuventix’ technology by offering specialized
engineering and system-level design assistance.

“Nuventix has developed a unique technology that addresses the critical thermal
management challenges of high-brightness LED systems, as well as localized cooling for
high-performance processors, DSPs, FPGAs and ASICs,” said Cary Eskow, director of
Avnet LightSpeed. “SynJet technology is remarkable. Engineers now have a cooling
system that unleashes the potential of energy efficient lighting, without the noise, power
and failure modes associated with traditional motor-driven fans. We are very excited to
bring this new technology to all of our customers.”

“Avnet LightSpeed, as the leading provider of high-brightness LED solutions to major
and emerging companies designing lighting and illumination systems, is an excellent
partner for SynJet LED light coolers,” said Jim Balthazar, president and CEO, Nuventix.
“Avnet will contribute significantly to the adoption of this technology and growth of
SynJet products in the marketplace.”

To view data sheets on Nuventix coolers or for more information on high-brightness LED
systems, please visit www.em.avnet.com/lightspeed.