WO2022114599A1 - Dispositif électronique comprenant un connecteur - Google Patents

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WO2022114599A1
WO2022114599A1 PCT/KR2021/016190 KR2021016190W WO2022114599A1 WO 2022114599 A1 WO2022114599 A1 WO 2022114599A1 KR 2021016190 W KR2021016190 W KR 2021016190W WO 2022114599 A1 WO2022114599 A1 WO 2022114599A1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
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    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H04M1/0202—Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets
    • H04M1/026—Details of the structure or mounting of specific components
    • H04M1/0274—Details of the structure or mounting of specific components for an electrical connector module
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    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
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    • H01Q1/22—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
    • H01Q1/24—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
    • H01Q1/00—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas
    • H01Q1/12—Supports; Mounting means
    • H01Q1/22—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
    • H01Q1/24—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
    • H01Q1/241—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM
    • H01Q1/242—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM specially adapted for hand-held use
    • H01Q1/243—Supports; Mounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set used in mobile communications, e.g. GSM specially adapted for hand-held use with built-in antennas
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/60—Contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal axis of engagement
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
    • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M2201/00—Electronic components, circuits, software, systems or apparatus used in telephone systems
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  • Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including a connector.
  • next-generation eg, 5th-generation or pre-5G
  • 4G 4th-generation
  • next-generation communication system may be implemented in a high-frequency band to achieve a high data rate.
  • beamforming massive multi-input multi-output (massive MIMO), and all-dimensional multiple input/output are used.
  • massive MIMO massive multi-input multi-output
  • all-dimensional multiple input/output are used.
  • array antenna analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna technologies are being discussed.
  • calibration may be performed using an external measuring device or a control device.
  • an RF cable connector In order to perform calibration for securing the specified performance of the communication module, an RF cable connector must be connected to an RF receptacle switch located inside the electronic device.
  • the RF receptacle switch Since the RF receptacle switch is located inside the electronic device, it is necessary to dismantle the electronic device in order to perform calibration by connecting the RF cable connector, which may increase the risk of damage and cost of subsidiary materials.
  • calibration may be performed without disassembling the electronic device by utilizing a structure connected to an external measuring device through an interface connector.
  • an electronic device transmits a first RF signal to a housing, a connector disposed in a portion of the housing, at least one antenna disposed in the housing or formed in a portion of the housing, and the at least one antenna a wireless communication circuit providing a wireless communication circuit, at least one processor electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit, a switch circuit disposed between the connector and the at least one antenna, and a ground region disposed in the housing, wherein the switch circuit comprises: The wireless communication circuit and the at least one antenna are connected so that the first RF signal is provided to the at least one antenna in response to a first control signal provided from the at least one processor, and a ground terminal of the connector is connected to the ground and connecting the ground terminal of the connector to the wireless communication circuit so that the first RF signal is supplied to the outside of the electronic device in response to a second control signal provided from the at least one processor,
  • the at least one antenna may be configured to be connected to the ground area.
  • An electronic device includes a housing, a connector disposed in a part of the housing, at least one antenna disposed in the housing or formed in a part of the housing, and wireless communication providing a first RF signal to the at least one antenna circuitry, at least one processor electrically coupled to the wireless communication circuitry, a switch circuit disposed between the connector and the at least one antenna, and a ground region disposed within the housing, wherein the switch circuit comprises the at least one antenna.
  • the wireless communication circuit may be connected to a ground terminal of the connector so that the first RF signal is supplied to the outside of the electronic device in response to a signal, and the at least one processor may be electrically connected to a control terminal of the connector .
  • 1 illustrates a calibration system according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a communication channel structure including a connector according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a communication channel structure including a plurality of switches according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a communication channel structure including a plurality of switches according to another embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a communication channel structure including a connector including a plurality of terminals according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 6A illustrates a communication channel structure disposed on a first PCB according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 6B illustrates a communication channel structure disposed on a first PCB and a second PCB according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a communication channel structure disposed on a first PCB and a second PCB and including a plurality of switches, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a communication channel structure disposed on a first PCB and a second PCB and including a plurality of switches according to another embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating at least one processor controlling a first RF signal according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating at least one processor controlling a second RF signal according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 1 illustrates a calibration system according to an embodiment.
  • a calibration system 100 may include an electronic device 100A, an external measuring instrument 100B, and a computer 100C.
  • the electronic device 100A may include a wireless communication circuit that provides a wireless communication function.
  • the electronic device 100A may include, but is not limited to, a mobile terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a smart phone, and a tablet PC.
  • PDA personal digital assistant
  • the computer 100C may control calibration of the wireless communication signal of the electronic device 100A.
  • the computer 100C may store an application program for performing calibration.
  • the computer 100C may be connected to the electronic device 100A and the external measuring instrument 100B.
  • the computer 100C is connected to the external instrument 100B via a first cable 101 (eg, a general purpose interface bus (GPIB) cable), and a second cable 102 (eg, a universal serial bus) may be connected to the electronic device 100A through a cable), but is not limited thereto.
  • a first cable 101 eg, a general purpose interface bus (GPIB) cable
  • a second cable 102 eg, a universal serial bus
  • the external measuring instrument 100B may be connected to the electronic device 100A through the second cable 102 .
  • the external instrument 100B is a wireless communication circuit of the electronic device 100A through the second cable 102 and the connector 110 (eg, a USB connector or a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) connector). (eg, the wireless communication module 1192 of FIG. 11 ) and may transmit and/or receive a wireless signal.
  • the external measuring instrument 100B may transmit/receive a radio frequency (RF) signal to and from a wireless communication circuit through the formed communication path.
  • RF radio frequency
  • the connector 110 may be disposed on a part of the housing of the electronic device 100A.
  • the connector 110 may be disposed on a side surface of the housing of the electronic device 100A.
  • the connector 110 may be exposed through a portion of the housing of the electronic device 100A.
  • the connector 110 is disposed in the housing of the electronic device 100A and may include a cover (not shown).
  • the external measuring instrument 100B and the computer 100C may perform calibration on a signal received from the wireless communication circuit of the electronic device 100A.
  • the external measuring instrument 100B and the computer 100C check information (eg, received signal strength indication (RSSI) or automatic gain control (AGC)) related to the signal received from the wireless communication circuit, and parameters related thereto By adjusting , calibration can be performed on the signal.
  • RSSI received signal strength indication
  • AGC automatic gain control
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a communication channel structure including a connector according to an embodiment.
  • the communication channel structure may include a wireless communication circuit 200 , a first antenna 241 , a connector 110 including a ground terminal 251 , and a first switch 231 .
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 may include at least one processor 210 , a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) 221 , and an RF front end (RFFE) 222 .
  • the at least one processor 210 may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit 200 .
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 may be connected to the first switch 231 .
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 is electrically connected to the first switch 231 and transmits a signal (eg, a radio frequency (RF) signal) to the first switch 231 through the RFFE 222 .
  • the at least one processor 210 may be electrically connected to the first switch 231 .
  • the at least one processor 210 may control the first switch 231 through a general purpose input/output (GPIO).
  • GPIO general purpose input/output
  • the at least one processor 210 may control the first switch 231 by transmitting a control signal to the first switch 231 .
  • the control signal may include a first control signal for RF communication and a second control signal for performing calibration.
  • the first switch 231 may be connected to the first antenna 241 and the connector 110 . According to an embodiment, the first switch 231 may be electrically connected to a ground terminal 251 of the connector 110 . According to an embodiment, the first switch 231 may be connected to the ground region 260 of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1101 of FIG. 11 ). According to an embodiment, the first switch 231 may include a double-pole double-throw (DPDT) switch, but is not limited thereto.
  • DPDT double-pole double-throw
  • the switch circuit may include at least one switch (eg, the first switch 231 ).
  • the switch circuit may include a plurality of switches (eg, the first switch 231 , the second switch 232 of FIG. 3 , and/or the third switch 233 of FIG. 4 ).
  • the at least one processor 210 may perform RF communication through the first antenna 241 .
  • the at least one processor 210 may perform RF communication through the first antenna 241 by providing the first RF signal to the first antenna 241 .
  • the at least one processor 210 transmits a first control signal to the first switch 231 , so that the first switch 231 connects the wireless communication circuit 200 with the first antenna 241 . You can control the connection.
  • the at least one processor 210 may connect the first terminal 231A through which the first switch 231 receives a signal from the wireless communication circuit 200 based on the first control signal to the first antenna 241 .
  • connection may mean “electrically connect”.
  • the at least one processor 210 may connect the first terminal 231A through which the first switch 231 receives a signal from the wireless communication circuit 200 based on the first control signal to the first antenna 241 .
  • the ground terminal 251 of the connector 110 may be controlled to be electrically connected to the ground region 260 .
  • the at least one processor 210 may provide the first RF signal to the outside of the electronic device through the second control signal. According to an embodiment, the at least one processor 210 transmits a second control signal to the first switch 231 so that the first switch 231 connects the wireless communication circuit 200 and the connector 110 . can be controlled For example, the at least one processor 210 connects the first terminal 231A to which the first switch 231 receives a signal from the wireless communication circuit 200 based on the second control signal of the connector 110 . It may be connected to the ground terminal 251 . For example, the first RF signal transmitted by the wireless communication circuit 200 may be provided to an external measuring device (eg, the external measuring device 100B of FIG. 1 ) through the ground terminal 251 of the connector 110 .
  • an external measuring device eg, the external measuring device 100B of FIG. 1
  • the at least one processor 210 connects the first terminal 231A through which the first switch 231 receives a signal from the wireless communication circuit 200 based on the second control signal to the ground terminal 251 . and the first antenna 241 may be controlled to be connected to the ground region 260 .
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a communication channel structure including a plurality of switches according to an embodiment.
  • the communication channel structure may include a wireless communication circuit 200 , a plurality of antennas 241 and 242 , a plurality of switches 231 and 232 , and a connector 110 .
  • Configurations substantially the same as those described above have the same reference numerals, and descriptions of overlapping configurations will be omitted.
  • the first switch 231 may be connected to the second switch 232 , the first antenna 241 , and the connector 110 . According to an embodiment, the first switch 231 may be electrically connected to the ground terminal 251 of the connector 110 . According to an embodiment, the first switch 231 may be connected to the ground region 260 of the electronic device.
  • the switch circuit 230 may include a first switch 231 and/or a second switch 232 .
  • the second switch 232 may be connected to the first switch 231 , the second antenna 242 , and the wireless communication circuit 200 .
  • the second switch 232 may receive the first RF signal and the second RF signal from the wireless communication circuit 200 .
  • the second switch 232 may include a terminal for receiving the first RF signal and the second RF signal from the RFFE 222 of the wireless communication circuit 200, respectively.
  • the first switch 231 and the second switch 232 may include a DPDT switch, but is not limited thereto.
  • the at least one processor 210 may provide a first RF signal to the first antenna 241 and a second RF signal to the second antenna 242 through a first control signal. .
  • the at least one processor 210 controls the first switch 231 and the second switch 232 through the first control signal, and thereby, through the first antenna 241 and the second antenna 242 .
  • RF communication can be performed.
  • the at least one processor 210 transmits a first control signal to the second switch 232 , so that the second switch 232 is connected to a terminal (eg, a second terminal) to which the first RF signal is input.
  • At least One processor 210 may control the first switch 231 to connect the first terminal 231A and the first antenna 241 by transmitting the first control signal to the first switch 231 .
  • the at least one processor 210 may connect the first terminal 231A through which the first switch 231 receives a signal from the second switch 232 based on the first control signal to the first antenna 241 .
  • the ground terminal 251 of the connector 110 may be controlled to be connected to the ground region 260 .
  • At least one terminal (eg, the third terminal 232C) of the second switch 232 may be connected to the antenna 242 .
  • at least one terminal (eg, the fourth terminal 232D) of the second switch 232 may be connected to the first switch 231 .
  • at least one terminal (eg, the fifth terminal 232E) of the second switch 232 may be connected to at least one processor 210 .
  • the at least one processor 210 may provide the first RF signal to the outside of the electronic device through the second control signal. According to an embodiment, the at least one processor 210 transmits a second control signal to the second switch 232 , so that the second switch 232 connects a terminal to which the first RF signal is input to the first switch 231 . ) may be controlled to be connected to the first terminal 231A and a terminal to which the second RF signal is input may be connected to the second antenna 242 . According to an embodiment, the at least one processor 210 transmits a second control signal to the first switch 231 so that the first switch 231 is connected to the first terminal 231A and the ground terminal of the connector 110 . (251) can be controlled to connect.
  • the at least one processor 210 connects the first terminal 231A through which the first switch 231 receives a signal from the second switch 232 based on the second control signal to the connector 110 . It can be controlled to connect to the ground terminal 251 and connect the first antenna 241 to the ground region 260 .
  • the at least one processor 210 may provide the second RF signal to the outside of the electronic device through the third control signal. According to an embodiment, the at least one processor 210 transmits the third control signal to the second switch 232 , so that the second switch 232 connects the terminal to which the first RF signal is input to the second antenna 242 . ) and a terminal to which the second RF signal is input may be controlled to be connected to the first terminal 231A of the first switch 231 . According to an embodiment, the at least one processor 210 transmits a third control signal to the first switch 231 so that the first switch 231 is connected to the first terminal 231A and the ground terminal of the connector 110 . (251) can be controlled to connect.
  • the at least one processor 210 connects the first terminal 231A to which the first switch 231 receives a signal from the second switch 232 based on the third control signal to the connector 110 . It can be controlled to connect to the ground terminal 251 and connect the first antenna 241 to the ground region 260 .
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a communication channel structure including a plurality of switches according to another embodiment.
  • a communication channel may include a wireless communication circuit 200 , a plurality of antennas 241 and 242 , a plurality of switches 231 , 232 and 233 , and a connector 110 .
  • the same or substantially the same components as the above-described components have the same reference numerals, and descriptions of overlapping components will be omitted.
  • the first switch 231 may be connected to the third switch 233 , the first antenna 241 , the ground area 260 of the electronic device, and the connector 110 .
  • the first switch 231 may include a DPDT switch.
  • the second switch 232 may be connected to the third switch 233 , at least one processor 210 , the second antenna 242 , and the wireless communication circuit 200 . According to an embodiment, the second switch 232 may receive the second RF signal from the wireless communication circuit 200 .
  • the third switch 233 may be connected to the first switch 231 , the second switch 232 , at least one processor 210 , and the wireless communication circuit 200 . According to an embodiment, the third switch 233 may receive the first RF signal from the wireless communication circuit 200 . According to an embodiment, the second switch 232 and/or the third switch 233 may include a single-pole double-throw (SPDT) or a double-pole single-throw (DPST), but is limited thereto. it is not
  • the switch circuit 230 may include a first switch 231 , a second switch 232 , and/or a third switch 233 .
  • the at least one processor 210 may be electrically connected to the first switch 231 , the second switch 232 , and/or the third switch 233 .
  • the at least one processor 210 may transmit the first control signal or the second control signal to the first switch 231 , the second switch 232 , and/or the third switch 233 .
  • the first control signal and the second control signal may include at least one of a general purpose input/output (GPIO) and a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI), but is not limited thereto.
  • GPIO general purpose input/output
  • MIPI mobile industry processor interface
  • the at least one processor 210 may provide a first RF signal to the first antenna 241 and a second RF signal to the second antenna 242 through a first control signal. .
  • the at least one processor 210 controls the first switch 231 and the second switch 232 through the first control signal, and thereby, through the first antenna 241 and the second antenna 242 .
  • RF communication can be performed.
  • the at least one processor 210 transmits the first control signal to the second switch 232 , thereby connecting the terminal to which the second RF signal is input to the second switch 232 to the second antenna 242 .
  • the at least one processor 210 transmits the first control signal to the third switch 233 , thereby connecting the terminal for receiving the first RF signal from the wireless communication circuit 200 to the first switch 231 . ) can be controlled to be connected to the first terminal 231A. According to an embodiment, the at least one processor 210 transmits a first control signal to the first switch 231 , so that the first switch 231 connects the first terminal 231A and the first antenna 241 . connection, and the ground terminal 251 of the connector 110 may be controlled to be connected to the ground region 260 .
  • the at least one processor 210 may provide the first RF signal to the outside of the electronic device through the second control signal. According to an embodiment, the at least one processor 210 transmits the second control signal to the third switch 233 , so that the third switch 233 connects the terminal to which the first RF signal is input to the first switch 231 . ) can be controlled to be connected to the first terminal 231A. According to an embodiment, the at least one processor 210 transmits a second control signal to the first switch 231 so that the first switch 231 is connected to the first terminal 231A and the ground terminal of the connector 110 . 251 may be connected, and the first antenna 241 may be controlled to be connected to the ground region 260 .
  • the at least one processor 210 may provide the second RF signal to the outside of the electronic device through the third control signal. According to an embodiment, the at least one processor 210 transmits a third control signal to the second switch 232 , thereby connecting a terminal to which the second RF signal is input to the second switch 232 to the third switch 233 . ) can be controlled to connect with According to an embodiment, the at least one processor 210 transmits the third control signal to the third switch 233 , thereby connecting the terminal for receiving the second RF signal from the second switch 232 to the first switch 231 . ) can be controlled to be connected to the first terminal 231A.
  • At least one processor 210 transmits a third control signal to the first switch 231 , so that the first switch 231 connects the first terminal 231A and the ground terminal 251 of the connector 110 and , the first antenna 241 may be controlled to be connected to the ground region 260 .
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a communication channel structure including a connector including a plurality of terminals according to an embodiment.
  • a communication channel structure includes a wireless communication circuit 200 , a first switch 231 , a first antenna 241 , and a connector 110 including a plurality of terminals 510 and 520 . ) may be included. Configurations substantially the same as those described above have the same reference numerals, and descriptions of overlapping configurations will be omitted.
  • the connector 110 may include a plurality of terminals 250 , 510 , and 520 .
  • the connector 110 may include a USB type-A, USB type-B, or a reversible USB type-C connector as a USB connector, but is not limited thereto.
  • the connector 110 may include a plurality of ground terminals 250 , a control terminal 510 , and a recognition terminal 520 .
  • the connector 110 may further include a data terminal or a power terminal in addition to the above-described configuration, but is not limited thereto.
  • one (eg, 251 ) of the plurality of ground terminals 250 may be connected to the first switch 231 .
  • Ground terminals (eg, 252 , 253 , and 254 ) not connected to the first switch 231 may be connected to the ground region 260 of the electronic device.
  • the control terminal 510 of the connector 110 may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit 200 .
  • the connector 110 may provide a control signal received from the outside of the electronic device through the control terminal 510 to the wireless communication circuit 200 .
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 may control the first switch 231 based on a control signal received through the control terminal 510 .
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 transmits a first control signal, a second control signal, or a third control signal to the first switch 231 based on the control signal received through the control terminal 510 .
  • the first switch 231 may be controlled.
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 may control the first switch 231 by transmitting a third control signal to the first switch 231 in response to receiving a signal for performing calibration from the outside of the electronic device. .
  • the recognition terminal 520 of the connector 110 may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit 200 .
  • at least one processor eg, at least one processor 210 of FIG. 2
  • the at least one processor 210 may recognize an external device inserted into the electronic device through the recognition terminal 520 .
  • the at least one processor 210 inputs a certain amount of voltage or current to the recognition terminal 520 , and based on an output value that varies depending on the impedance of an external device inserted into the electronic device, An external device inserted into the device may be identified.
  • an external device inserted into the electronic device may be identified by comparing an output value received through the recognition terminal 520 with a reference value stored in a memory (not shown) of the electronic device.
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 may control the first switch 231 based on the type of the external device inserted into the electronic device. For example, when a device for performing calibration is inserted into the connector 110 , the wireless communication circuit 200 recognizes such a device, and transmits a second control signal to the first switch 231 by transmitting a second control signal to the first switch ( 231 ). 231) can be controlled.
  • data communication and calibration may be performed with a single connector 110 .
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 receives a control signal from a first external device (eg, the computer 100C of FIG. 1 ) through the single connector 110 , and a second external device (eg, FIG. 1 ) 1, an RF signal may be transmitted to the external measuring instrument 100B) to perform calibration.
  • a first external device eg, the computer 100C of FIG. 1
  • a second external device eg, FIG. 1
  • an RF signal may be transmitted to the external measuring instrument 100B
  • 6A illustrates a communication channel structure disposed on a first PCB according to an embodiment.
  • 6B illustrates a communication channel structure disposed on a first PCB and a second PCB according to an embodiment.
  • an electronic device eg, the electronic device 1101 of FIG. 11
  • an electronic device includes a wireless communication circuit 200 , a first switch 231 , and a first antenna 241 . , a battery 670 , a printed circuit board (PCB) 611 or 612 , and a connector 110 .
  • Configurations substantially the same as those described above have the same reference numerals, and descriptions of overlapping configurations will be omitted.
  • the battery 670 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of an electronic device, and includes, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. can do.
  • the battery 670 may be disposed substantially on the same plane as the PCB 611 or 612 .
  • the battery 670 according to an embodiment may be integrally disposed inside the electronic device.
  • the battery 670 may be disposed to be detachably/attachable from the electronic device.
  • the communication channel structure includes a wireless communication circuit 200 , a first switch 231 , a first antenna 241 , and a connector 110 , and a first PCB 611 . may be placed on the
  • the communication channel structure according to an embodiment may be referred to as the communication channel structure of FIG. 2 .
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 may be disposed on the first PCB 611 , and the first switch 231 may be disposed on the second PCB 612 .
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 and the first switch 231 may be connected through a transmission line (eg, a coaxial cable, a flexible RF cable) 640 .
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 and the first switch 231 may be electrically connected through a coaxial cable.
  • the first PCB 611 and the second PCB 612 may include a coaxial cable connector and a board to board connector.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a communication channel structure disposed on a first PCB and a second PCB and including a plurality of switches, according to an embodiment.
  • an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1101 of FIG. 11 ) according to an embodiment includes a wireless communication circuit 200 , a first switch 231 , a second switch 232 , and a first antenna. 241 , a second antenna 242 , a battery 670 , printed circuit boards (PCBs) 611 and 612 , and a connector 110 may be included. Configurations substantially the same as those described above have the same reference numerals, and descriptions of overlapping configurations will be omitted.
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 and the second switch 232 may be disposed on the first PCB 611 , and the first switch 231 may be disposed on the second PCB 612 . . According to an embodiment, the first switch 231 and the second switch 232 may be connected through a transmission line 640 . For example, the first switch 231 and the second switch 232 may be electrically connected through FRC.
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 is disposed on the first PCB 611 , and the first switch 231 and the second switch 232 are on the second PCB 612 . can be placed. According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 200 and the second switch 232 may be connected through a transmission line 640 . For example, the wireless communication circuit 200 and the second switch 232 may be electrically connected through a coaxial cable.
  • the first antenna 241 may be connected to the first switch 231
  • the second antenna 242 may be connected to the second switch 232
  • the switch circuit 230 may include a first switch 231 and/or a second switch 232 .
  • the first RF signal transmitted from the wireless communication circuit 200 is provided to the first antenna 241 , and the second RF signal is provided to the second antenna 242 .
  • the first RF signal transmitted from the wireless communication circuit 200 according to the second control signal may be provided to the outside of the electronic device through the ground terminal 251 of the connector 110 .
  • the above-described structure may be referred to as the communication channel structure of FIG. 3 .
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a communication channel structure disposed on a first PCB and a second PCB and including a plurality of switches according to another embodiment.
  • an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1101 of FIG. 11 ) according to an embodiment includes a wireless communication circuit 200 , a first switch 231 , a second switch 232 , and a third switch. 233 , a first antenna 241 , a second antenna 242 , a battery 670 , printed circuit boards (PCBs) 611 and 612 , and a connector 110 .
  • Configurations substantially the same as those described above have the same reference numerals, and descriptions of overlapping configurations will be omitted.
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 , the third switch 233 , and the second switch 232 are disposed on the first PCB 611 , and the first switch 231 is the second PCB 612 .
  • the first switch 231 and the third switch 233 may be connected through a transmission line 640 .
  • the first switch 231 and the third switch 233 may be electrically connected through an FRC.
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 is disposed on the first PCB 611, the first switch 231, the second switch 232, and the third switch 233 2 may be disposed on the PCB 612 .
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 and the second switch 232 may be connected through a transmission line 640 .
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 and the second switch 232 may be electrically connected through a coaxial cable.
  • the switch circuit 230 may include a first switch 231 , a second switch 232 , and/or a third switch 233 .
  • the wireless communication circuit 200 and the second switch 232 are disposed on the first PCB 611 , and the first switch 231 and the third switch 233 are It may be disposed on the second PCB 612 .
  • the second switch 232 and the third switch 233 may be connected through a transmission line 640 .
  • the second switch 232 and the third switch 233 may be electrically connected through a coaxial cable.
  • the first RF signal transmitted from the wireless communication circuit 200 is provided to the first antenna 241 , and the second RF signal is provided to the second antenna 242 .
  • the second RF signal transmitted from the wireless communication circuit 200 according to the third control signal may be provided to the outside of the electronic device through the ground terminal 251 of the connector 110 .
  • the above-described structure may be referred to as the communication channel structure of FIG. 4 .
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating at least one processor controlling a first RF signal according to an embodiment.
  • the at least one processor (eg, the at least one processor 210 of FIG. 2 ) according to an embodiment transmits a first RF signal to a first antenna (eg, the first antenna in FIG. 2 ) through a control signal.
  • the switch circuit may be controlled to be transmitted to a ground terminal (eg, the ground terminal 251 ) of the antenna 241 ) or a connector (eg, the connector 110 of FIG. 2 ).
  • At least one processor may provide a control signal for controlling the communication path of the first RF signal to the switch circuit.
  • the control signal may include a first control signal for performing RF communication and a second control signal for performing RF calibration.
  • the at least one processor may perform operation 931 or operation 922 according to whether the control signal transmitted to the switch circuit in operation 921 is the first control signal.
  • the at least one processor may control the switch circuit so that the switch circuit provides the first RF signal to the first antenna based on the first control signal. For example, the at least one processor may control the switch circuit to connect a terminal of the switch circuit that receives the first RF signal to the first antenna, and a ground terminal of the connector is connected to a ground area inside the electronic device.
  • the at least one processor or the RFIC connected to the at least one processor eg, the RFIC 221 of FIG. 2
  • the at least one processor or the RFIC connected to the at least one processor is configured in a frequency band (eg, about 10 GHz or about 28 GHz) through the first antenna. ) can transmit and receive signals.
  • the switch circuit may obtain a second control signal from the at least one processor.
  • the at least one processor may control the switch circuit so that the switch circuit provides the first RF signal to a ground terminal (eg, a ground terminal) of the connector based on the second control signal.
  • the at least one processor may control the switch circuit to connect a terminal receiving the first RF signal among the switch circuits to a ground terminal of the connector, and the first antenna to be connected to a ground region inside the electronic device.
  • the wireless communication circuit may provide (or supply) the first RF signal to the outside of the electronic device through the ground terminal of the connector for calibration.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating at least one processor controlling a second RF signal according to an embodiment.
  • At least one processor may control a communication path through which a second RF signal is transmitted according to a control signal.
  • the second RF signal may be provided to the second antenna (eg, the second antenna 242 of FIG. 2 ) or the ground terminal of the connector according to the control signal.
  • Configurations substantially the same as those of FIG. 9 use the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are omitted.
  • the at least one processor may perform operation 932 or operation 1002 according to whether the control signal provided to the switch circuit in operation 1001 is the second control signal.
  • the switch circuit may obtain a third control signal from the at least one processor in operation 1002 .
  • the switch circuit transmits the second RF signal to the ground terminal (or the ground terminal (eg, the ground terminal 251 in FIG. 2 ) of the connector based on the third control signal)
  • the at least one processor connects a terminal receiving the second RF signal among the switch circuits with a ground terminal of the connector, and the first antenna is connected to a ground inside the electronic device
  • the switch circuit may be controlled to be connected to the region, according to an embodiment, in operation 1020, the wireless communication circuit may provide (or supply) the second RF signal to the outside of the electronic device through the ground terminal of the connector for calibration.
  • FIG. 11 is a block diagram of an electronic device 1101 in a network environment 1100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 1101 communicates with the electronic device 1102 through a first network 1198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 1199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 1104 or the server 1108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1101 may communicate with the electronic device 1104 through the server 1108 .
  • a first network 1198 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
  • the server 1108 e.g, a long-distance wireless communication network
  • the electronic device 1101 includes a processor 1120 , a memory 1130 , an input module 1150 , a sound output module 1155 , a display module 1160 , an audio module 1170 , and a sensor module ( 1176), interface 1177, connection terminal 1178, haptic module 1179, camera module 1180, power management module 1188, battery 1189, communication module 1190, subscriber identification module 1196 , or an antenna module 1197 may be included.
  • at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 1178
  • some of these components are integrated into one component (eg, display module 1160 ). can be
  • the processor 1120 for example, executes software (eg, a program 1140) to execute at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 1101 connected to the processor 1120. It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 1120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 1176 or the communication module 1190) to the volatile memory 1132 . , process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 1132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 1134 .
  • software eg, a program 1140
  • the processor 1120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 1176 or the communication module 1190) to the volatile memory 1132 . , process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 1132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 1134 .
  • the processor 1120 is the main processor 1121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 1123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
  • the main processor 1121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 1123 e.g, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
  • NPU neural processing unit
  • an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • the coprocessor 1123 may be, for example, on behalf of the main processor 1121 while the main processor 1121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 1121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 1121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 1101 (eg, the display module 1160, the sensor module 1176, or the communication module 1190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
  • the coprocessor 1123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
  • may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, the camera module 1180 or the communication module 1190). have.
  • the auxiliary processor 1123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
  • Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 1101 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 1108).
  • the learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited
  • the artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.
  • Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example.
  • the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.
  • the memory 1130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 1120 or the sensor module 1176 ) of the electronic device 1101 .
  • the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 1140 ) and instructions related thereto.
  • the memory 1130 may include a volatile memory 1132 or a non-volatile memory 1134 .
  • the program 1140 may be stored as software in the memory 1130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 1142 , middleware 1144 , or an application 1146 .
  • the input module 1150 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 1120 ) of the electronic device 1101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 1101 .
  • the input module 1150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
  • the sound output module 1155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 1101 .
  • the sound output module 1155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
  • the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
  • the receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
  • the display module 1160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 1101 .
  • the display module 1160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the corresponding device.
  • the display module 1160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.
  • the audio module 1170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 1170 acquires a sound through the input module 1150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 1155 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 1101 .
  • the electronic device 1102) eg, a speaker or headphones
  • the sensor module 1176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 1101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
  • the sensor module 1176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
  • the interface 1177 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used for the electronic device 1101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1102).
  • the interface 1177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card
  • connection terminal 1178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 1101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1102 ).
  • the connection terminal 1178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module 1179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense.
  • the haptic module 1179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 1180 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 1180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module 1188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 1101 .
  • the power management module 1188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 1189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 1101 .
  • battery 1189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
  • the communication module 1190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 1101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1102, the electronic device 1104, or the server 1108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module 1190 operates independently of the processor 1120 (eg, an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors supporting direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • the communication module 1190 may include a wireless communication module 1192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 1194 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module).
  • a wireless communication module 1192 eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • wired communication module 1194 eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module.
  • a corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 1198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 1199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 1104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN).
  • a first network 1198 eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
  • a second network 1199 eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 1104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN).
  • a telecommunication network such as a
  • the wireless communication module 1192 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 1196 within a communication network such as the first network 1198 or the second network 1199 .
  • subscriber information eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
  • IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
  • the electronic device 1101 may be identified or authenticated.
  • the wireless communication module 1192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR).
  • NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)).
  • eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
  • mMTC massive machine type communications
  • URLLC ultra-reliable and low-latency
  • the wireless communication module 1192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) in order to achieve a high data rate, for example.
  • a high frequency band eg, mmWave band
  • the wireless communication module 1192 uses various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna.
  • the wireless communication module 1192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 1101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 1199 ).
  • the wireless communication module 1192 provides a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).
  • a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
  • loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
  • U-plane latency for realizing URLLC
  • the antenna module 1197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module 1197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
  • the antenna module 1197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 1198 or the second network 1199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 1190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 1190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
  • other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • the antenna module 1197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
  • the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.
  • peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • GPIO general purpose input and output
  • SPI serial peripheral interface
  • MIPI mobile industry processor interface
  • a command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 1101 and the external electronic device 1104 through the server 1108 connected to the second network 1199 .
  • Each of the external electronic devices 1102 or 1104 may be the same or a different type of the electronic device 1101 .
  • all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 1101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 1102 , 1104 , or 1108 .
  • the electronic device 1101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
  • one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
  • One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 1101 .
  • the electronic device 1101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
  • the electronic device 1101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 1104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device.
  • IoT Internet of things
  • Server 1108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
  • the external electronic device 1104 or the server 1108 may be included in the second network 1199 .
  • the electronic device 1101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
  • the electronic device may have various types of devices.
  • the electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device.
  • a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
  • a computer device e.g., a smart phone
  • a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
  • a home appliance device e.g., a home appliance
  • first, second, or first or second may be used simply to distinguish the element from other elements in question, and may refer to elements in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, for example, and interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit.
  • a module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions.
  • the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • Various embodiments of the present document include one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 1136 or external memory 1138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 1101). may be implemented as software (eg, the program 1140) including For example, a processor (eg, processor 1120 ) of a device (eg, electronic device 1101 ) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the called at least one command.
  • the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
  • the device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
  • 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.
  • a signal eg, electromagnetic wave
  • the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided by being included in a computer program product.
  • Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
  • the computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed online (eg download or upload), directly between smartphones (eg smartphones).
  • a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.
  • each component eg, a module or a program of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. .
  • one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • a plurality of components eg, a module or a program
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
  • operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other operations may be added.
  • An electronic device includes a housing, a connector disposed in a part of the housing, at least one antenna disposed in the housing or formed in a part of the housing, and wireless communication providing a first RF signal to the at least one antenna circuitry, at least one processor electrically coupled with the wireless communication circuitry, a switch circuit disposed between the connector and the at least one antenna, and a ground region disposed within the housing, wherein the switch circuit comprises the at least one antenna.
  • connection the wireless communication circuit and the at least one antenna to provide the first RF signal to the at least one antenna in response to a first control signal provided from a processor, and connect a ground terminal of the connector to the ground region is set and connects the ground terminal of the connector with the wireless communication circuit so that the first RF signal is supplied to the outside of the electronic device in response to a second control signal provided from the at least one processor, and It may be configured to connect the antenna to the ground area.
  • the at least one antenna includes a first antenna and a second antenna
  • the switch circuit includes a first switch disposed between the connector and the first antenna, and the wireless communication circuit and the second antenna. It may include a second switch disposed between the first switch and connected to the wireless communication circuit, the second antenna, and the first switch.
  • the second switch is configured such that the first RF signal is provided to the first antenna and the second RF signal is provided to the second antenna in response to the first control signal. and a terminal to which the first RF signal is input from a communication circuit is connected to a first terminal of the first switch, and a terminal to which the second RF signal is input is connected to the second antenna, wherein the first switch is configured to set to connect a first terminal to the first antenna and to connect the ground terminal to the ground region, so that the first RF signal is supplied to the outside of the electronic device in response to the second control signal
  • the first terminal of the switch may be connected to the ground terminal, and the first antenna may be connected to the ground region.
  • the second switch in response to a third control signal, is a terminal to which the second RF signal is input from the wireless communication circuit so that the second RF signal is supplied to the outside of the electronic device. is set to connect to the first terminal of the first switch and to connect a terminal to which the first RF signal is input with the second antenna, wherein the first switch connects the first terminal to the ground terminal and can be configured to connect the first antenna with the ground area,
  • the switch circuit further includes a third switch disposed between the second switch and the first switch, wherein the third switch comprises the wireless communication circuit, the first switch, and the second switch. may be electrically connected to, and the second switch may be connected to the wireless communication circuit and the second antenna, and may be connected to the first switch through the third switch.
  • the third switch in response to the first control signal, is configured to provide the first RF signal to the first antenna and the second RF signal to the second antenna.
  • a terminal to which the first RF signal is input from a circuit is set to be connected to a first terminal of the first switch, and the second switch connects a terminal to which the second RF signal is input from the wireless communication circuit to the second antenna and the first switch is configured to connect the first terminal to the first antenna and to connect the ground terminal to the ground region
  • the first RF signal is
  • the first terminal of the first switch may be connected to the ground terminal, and the first antenna may be connected to the ground region so as to be supplied to the outside of the electronic device.
  • the connector is electrically connected to the at least one processor through a control terminal, and the at least one processor, based on a signal received through the control terminal, provides the first control signal and/or The second control signal may be provided to the switch circuit.
  • the electronic device includes a memory, and the at least one processor compares the signal received through the recognition terminal of the connector with a value stored in the memory, and based on the comparison result, the first A control signal and/or the second control signal may be provided to the switch circuit.
  • the wireless communication circuit and the switch circuit may be connected through at least one of a coaxial cable and an FPCB RF cable (FRC).
  • FRC FPCB RF cable
  • the wireless communication circuit may include a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) and a radio frequency front end (RFFE), and the first RF signal may be provided from the RFIC to the switch circuit through the RFFE.
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • RFFE radio frequency front end
  • An electronic device includes a housing, a connector disposed in a part of the housing, at least one antenna disposed in the housing or formed in a part of the housing, and wireless communication providing a first RF signal to the at least one antenna circuitry, at least one processor electrically coupled to the wireless communication circuitry, a switch circuit disposed between the connector and the at least one antenna, and a ground region disposed within the housing, wherein the switch circuit comprises the at least one antenna.
  • the wireless communication circuit and the at least one antenna are connected so that the first RF signal is provided to the at least one antenna in response to a first control signal provided from the processor, and a second control provided from the at least one processor
  • the wireless communication circuit may be connected to a ground terminal of the connector so that the first RF signal is supplied to the outside of the electronic device in response to a signal, and the at least one processor may be electrically connected to a control terminal of the connector .
  • the switch circuit connects the ground terminal of the connector to the ground region in response to the first control signal, and connects at least one antenna and the ground region in response to the second control signal. can be connected
  • the at least one antenna includes a first antenna and a second antenna
  • the switch circuit includes a first switch disposed between the connector and the first antenna, and the wireless communication circuit and the second antenna. It may include a second switch disposed between the first switch and connected to the wireless communication circuit, the second antenna, and the first switch.
  • the second switch is configured such that the first RF signal is provided to the first antenna and the second RF signal is provided to the second antenna in response to the first control signal. and a terminal to which the first RF signal is input from a communication circuit is connected to a first terminal of the first switch, and a terminal to which the second RF signal is input is connected to the second antenna, wherein the first switch is configured to set to connect a first terminal to the first antenna and to connect the ground terminal to the ground region, so that the first RF signal is supplied to the outside of the electronic device in response to the second control signal
  • the first terminal of the switch may be connected to the ground terminal, and the first antenna may be connected to the ground region.
  • the second switch in response to a third control signal, connects a terminal to which the second RF signal is input from the wireless communication circuit so that the second RF signal is supplied to the outside of the electronic device. set to connect to the first terminal of a switch and connect a terminal to which the first RF signal is input to the second antenna, wherein the first switch connects the first terminal to the ground terminal and the first antenna may be set to connect to the ground region.
  • the switch circuit further includes a third switch disposed between the second switch and the first switch, wherein the third switch comprises the wireless communication circuit, the first switch, and the second switch. may be electrically connected to, and the second switch may be connected to the wireless communication circuit and the second antenna, and may be connected to the first switch through the third switch.
  • the third switch is configured such that the first RF signal is provided to the first antenna and the second RF signal is provided to the second antenna in response to the first control signal. It is set to connect a terminal to which the first RF signal is input from a communication circuit to a first terminal of the first switch, and the second switch connects a terminal to which the second RF signal is input from the wireless communication circuit to the second configured to connect with an antenna, wherein the first switch is configured to connect the first terminal to the first antenna and to connect the ground terminal to the ground region, in response to the second control signal, the first RF signal
  • the first terminal of the first switch may be connected to the ground terminal, and the first antenna may be connected to the ground region so that , is supplied to the outside of the electronic device.
  • the at least one processor may provide the first control signal and/or the second control signal to the switch circuit based on a signal received through the control terminal.
  • the electronic device includes a memory, and the at least one processor compares the signal received through the recognition terminal of the connector with a value stored in the memory, and based on the comparison result, the first A control signal and/or the second control signal may be provided to the switch circuit.
  • the wireless communication circuit and the switch circuit may be connected through at least one of a coaxial cable and an FPCB RF cable (FRC).
  • FRC FPCB RF cable

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Un dispositif électronique selon un mode de réalisation comprend : un boîtier ; un connecteur disposé sur une partie du boîtier ; au moins une antenne disposée à l'intérieur du boîtier ou formée sur une partie du boîtier ; un circuit de communication sans fil fournissant un premier signal RF à l'au moins une antenne ; au moins un processeur connecté électriquement au circuit de communication sans fil ; un circuit de commutation disposé entre le connecteur et l'au moins une antenne ; et une zone de masse disposée à l'intérieur du boîtier. Le circuit de commutation peut être configuré pour : connecter le circuit de communication sans fil et l'au moins une antenne, et connecter une borne de masse du connecteur à la zone de masse de telle sorte que le premier signal RF soit fourni à l'au moins une antenne, en réponse à un premier signal de commande fourni par l'au moins un processeur ; et connecter le circuit de communication sans fil et la borne de masse du connecteur, et connecter l'au moins une antenne à la zone de masse de telle sorte que le premier signal RF soit fourni à l'extérieur du dispositif électronique, en réponse à un second signal de commande fourni par l'au moins un processeur.
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