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Inside the Volt

The Chevy Volt interactive feature takes a look inside the technology that drives the volt. The app includes deep dives into the major electronic systems such as the engine, generator and battery pack.

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"Their strength is their limitation"

ORLANDO, FL.–Think U.S. electronics manufacturers can't compete with Asia? Think again. The rush to offshore saw U.S. bean-counters goggle-eyed over the amazing labor savings to be had in China, Vietnam, India and so on. More design resources This was validated [...]

Feb 15 2012 // 0 comments
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Build An Interfacing Linear Sensor

  A fast and easy way to hook up and calibrate different types of analog sensors By Jon Gabay It’s an analog word. Real-world processes and events happen in the analog domain. Temperature for example isn’t just On or Off. [...]

Feb 13 2012 // 0 comments
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Contest 30 Now Open

We are pleased to announce that the next contest is open! Complete the contest and submit your answers for a chance at winning this week's prize. To find the answers you will need to search through www.avnetexpress.com. Good luck and happy hunting!

Nov 22 2011 // 0 comments
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Build a magnetic sensing 'Hall Effect' sensor interface

By Jon Gabay Fame, fun and (small) fortune await!  Welcome to the first in a series of articles for design engineers, students, inventors, and hobbyists with electronic, electro-mechanical, and electro-optic systems. It teaches, demonstrates, and makes available electronic modules that [...]

Dec 12 2011 // 5 comments

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Drive for Innovation is an inspired initiative in partnership between Avnet Express and UBM Electronics. The program is designed to showcase electronics innovation and automotive system design anchored by a cross-country journey in a Chevrolet Volt. The 12-month initiative will celebrate innovative people, products and places in electronics and technology. Highlights:

Join the Adventure - Register for the Drive for Innovation website to enter into a sweepstakes entitling you with a chance to win an electric vehicle.

On the Road – Blog posts and videos from Brian’s cross-country journey in a Chevrolet Volt

Under the Hood – Technical articles and stories about electric vehicles and automotive engineering. Interactive Volt Feature – A deep dive into the Volt’s technology.

Weekly Contest – Quick challenges with weekly giveaways such as tablet computers.