Electrical elements packaged in discrete forms with two or more connecting leads or metallic pads are known as electronic components.

Component distributors include distributors of electronic components including wires and cables, terminals and connectors, cords, switches, resistors, protection devices capacitors, magnetic (inductive) devices, networks, piezoelectric devices, crystals, resonators, power sources, transducers, sensors, detectors, solid state components, semiconductors, diodes, transistors, integrated circuits, hybrid circuits, thermionic valves, vacuum tubes, assemblies, modules, prototyping aids, mechanical accessories, etc.