Abstract: Power amplifier (PA) packages having air cavities enclosed by electrically-routed lids, as well as to method for fabricating such power amplifier packages, are disclosed. In embodiments, the PA package includes a package body having a package topside surface and a package bottomside surface. The package body is defined, at least in part, by a package substrate and an electrically-routed lid bonded to the package substrate to sealingly enclose an air cavity. The electrically-routed lid includes, in turn, an upper lid wall, peripheral lid sidewalls, and sidewall-embedded vias contained in the peripheral lid sidewalls and each extending essentially in a package height direction. Radio frequency (RF) circuitry is attached to the package substrate and located within the air cavity, while a topside input/output interface is provided on the upper lid wall and electrically interconnected with the RF circuitry through the sidewall-embedded vias of the electrically-routed lid.

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring and controlling driver performance in a controlled driving environment. A portable information device is provided to a driver who registers with a server computer for controlling vehicle operation in the driving environment. A record for the driver is stored in a database associated with the server computer. A vehicle is activated using the portable information device for at least an amount of time exceeding a preset threshold value. A speed level and a safety level for the vehicle are dynamically set based on the driver's performance in the driving environment. The driver's performance is monitored in the controlled driving environment and each driving violation that occurs is determined. Violation points are assigned to the driver based on each driving violation and the violation points are added to the driver record stored in the database.

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring and controlling driver performance in a controlled driving environment. A portable information device is provided to a driver who registers with a server computer for controlling vehicle operation in the driving environment. A record for the driver is stored in a database associated with the server computer. A vehicle is activated using the portable information device for at least an amount of time exceeding a preset threshold value. A speed level and a safety level for the vehicle are dynamically set based on the driver's performance in the driving environment. The driver's performance is monitored in the controlled driving environment and each driving violation that occurs is determined. Violation points are assigned to the driver based on each driving violation and the violation points are added to the driver record stored in the database.