KR20220064874A - Electronic device for processing radio signal and operating method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic device for processing radio signals to reduce complexity of a circuit for processing a radio frequency (RF) signal, and an operation method thereof. According to the present invention, the electronic device comprises a first antenna structure including a plurality of first antenna elements, a second antenna structure including a plurality of second antenna elements, and a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive RF signals through the first antenna structure and the second antenna structure. The wireless communication circuit includes: a first front-end circuit amplifying power of a first RF transmission signal to be transmitted through the first antenna structure and performing low-noise amplification of a first RF reception signal received through the first antenna structure; a second front-end circuit amplifying power of a second RF transmission signal to be transmitted through the second antenna structure and performing low-noise amplification of a second RF reception signal received through the second antenna structure; a first transmission path outputting the first or second RF transmission signal generated by up-converting a transmission signal input through a first input/output port of the wireless communication circuit to the first or second front end circuit; a first reception path down-converting the first RF reception signal output from the first front-end circuit and outputting the down-converted signal to the first input/output port; and a second reception path outputting the second RF reception signal output from the second front-end circuit to a first output port of the wireless communication circuit down-converting the second RF reception signal.

Description

An electronic device for processing a wireless signal and an operating method thereof

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus and method for processing a wireless signal in an electronic device.

Efforts are being made to develop a 5G communication system or a pre-5G communication system in order to meet the increasing demand for wireless data traffic after commercialization of the 4G communication system. For this reason, the 5G communication system or the pre-5G communication system is called a 4G network after (Beyond 4G Network) communication system or an LTE system after (Post LTE) communication system. In order to achieve high data rates, the 5G communication system uses a band of 6 gigabytes (6GHz) or less (for example, the 1.8 gigabytes (1.8GHz) band or the 3.5 gigabytes (3.5GHz) band) or a band of 6 gigabytes (6GHz) or more ( For example, implementation in the 28 gigabytes (28 GHz) band or the 39 gigabytes (GHz) band is being considered. In order to alleviate the path loss of radio waves and increase the propagation distance of radio waves, in the 5G communication system, beamforming, massive MIMO, full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), and array antennas are used. (array antenna), analog beam-forming (analog beam-forming), and / or large scale antenna (large scale antenna) techniques are being discussed.

The electronic device may include a plurality of array antennas that form beams in different directions. The electronic device may transmit and/or receive a signal to and from an external device (eg, a base station) through a beam formed using at least one of the plurality of array antennas.

In order to increase communication reliability, the electronic device may convert an array antenna used for communication with an external device to another array antenna based on communication quality with the external device. In order to switch the array antenna, the electronic device may monitor the received signal strength or communication quality of at least one remaining array antenna that is not used for communication with an external device.

The electronic device may include a circuit (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) that processes a radio frequency (RF) signal transmitted and/or received through at least one array antenna. The circuitry for processing the RF signal may include a configuration for processing an RF signal transmitted and/or received via the at least one array antenna for communication with an external device and a configuration for monitoring the at least one remaining array antenna. there is.

A circuit that processes RF signals (eg, RFIC) may require a relatively larger physical area as the structure becomes relatively complex. As a physical area occupied by a circuit for processing an RF signal in an electronic device increases, the size of the electronic device may increase and cost may increase.

Various embodiments of the present invention disclose an apparatus and method for reducing the complexity of a circuit (eg, RFIC) for processing an RF signal in an electronic device.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device forms a first polarized wave and/or a second polarized wave perpendicular to the first polarized wave, and includes a first antenna structure including a plurality of first antenna elements, a third polarized wave and/or a second antenna structure that forms a fourth polarized wave perpendicular to the third polarized wave and includes a plurality of second antenna elements; and a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive a radio frequency signal via the first antenna structure and the second antenna structure, wherein the wireless communication circuit is configured to: a first front-end circuit for amplifying power of a first radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted and low-noise amplifying a first radio frequency reception signal received through the first polarization of the first antenna structure; Amplifying the power of a second radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the third polarization of the second antenna structure, and low-noise amplifying a second radio frequency reception signal received through the third polarization of the second antenna structure a second front-end circuit; Amplifying the power of a third radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the second polarization of the first antenna structure, and low-noise amplifying a third radio frequency reception signal received through the second polarization of the first antenna structure a third front-end circuit; Amplifying the power of a fourth radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the fourth polarization of the second antenna structure, and low-noise amplifying a fourth radio frequency reception signal received through the fourth polarization of the second antenna structure a fourth front-end circuit; The first radio frequency transmission signal or the second radio frequency transmission signal generated by up-converting a transmission signal input through the first input/output port of the wireless communication circuit is converted into the first front-end circuit or the second front-end circuit a first transmission path outputting to ; a first reception path for down-converting the first radio frequency reception signal or the second radio frequency reception signal output from the first front end circuit or the second front end circuit and outputting it to the first input/output port; The third radio frequency transmission signal or the fourth radio frequency transmission signal generated by up-converting the transmission signal input through the second input/output port of the communication circuit is output to the third front-end circuit or the fourth front-end circuit a second transmission path; a second reception path for down-converting the third radio frequency reception signal or the fourth radio frequency reception signal output from the third front end circuit or the fourth front end circuit and outputting it to the second input/output port; and The first radio frequency reception signal, the second radio frequency reception signal, the third radio frequency output from the first front end circuit, the second front end circuit, the third front end circuit or the fourth front end circuit and a third reception path for down-converting a reception signal or the fourth radio frequency reception signal and outputting the down-converted signal to an output port of the wireless communication circuit.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include a first antenna structure including a plurality of first antenna elements, a second antenna structure including a plurality of second antenna elements; and wireless communication circuitry configured to transmit and/or receive radio frequency signals via the first antenna structure and the second antenna structure, the wireless communication circuitry comprising: a first radio to be transmitted via the first antenna structure; a first front-end circuit amplifying power of a frequency transmission signal and low-noise amplifying a first radio frequency reception signal received through the first antenna structure; a second front-end circuit for amplifying power of a second radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the second antenna structure and low-noise amplifying a second radio frequency reception signal received through the second antenna structure; The first radio frequency transmission signal or the second radio frequency transmission signal generated by up-converting the transmission signal input through the first input/output port of the wireless communication circuit is converted into the first front-end circuit or the second front-end circuit a first transmission path outputting to ; a first reception path for down-converting the first radio frequency reception signal output from the first front end circuit and outputting it to the first input/output port; and the second radio frequency reception signal output from the second front end circuit and a second reception path for outputting to a first output port of the wireless communication circuit for down-converting.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device is configured to process an RF signal by setting a separate reception path for monitoring a plurality of array antennas or setting the plurality of array antennas to share at least a part of a transmission path. The complexity of the circuit (eg RFIC) can be reduced.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
2 is a block diagram of an electronic device for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
3A is an example of an antenna module including a plurality of array antennas according to various embodiments.
3B is an example of a structure for processing a signal transmitted and/or received through an antenna module in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
4A is another example of an antenna module including a plurality of array antennas according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
4B is another example of a structure for processing a signal transmitted and/or received through an antenna module in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
5 is an example of a structure of a wireless communication circuit in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
6A is an example for monitoring a second array antenna in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
6B is an example for monitoring a first array antenna in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
7 is another example of a structure of a wireless communication circuit in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
8A is another example for monitoring a second array antenna in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
8B is another example for monitoring a first array antenna in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
9 is another example of a structure of a wireless communication circuit in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 1 , in a network environment 100 , the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 and the server 108 through (eg, a remote wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or an antenna module 197 may be included. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178 ) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101 . In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 176 , camera module 180 , or antenna module 197 ) are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, the program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . 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 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 . According to an embodiment, the processor 120 is the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (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). For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the sub-processor 123 , the sub-processor 123 uses less power than the main processor 121 or is set to be specialized for a specified function. can The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 121 .

The secondary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to an embodiment, the coprocessor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). there is. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning, for example, may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108). 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, 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 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ) of the electronic device 101 . The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .

The input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 . The input module 150 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 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 . The sound output module 155 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 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 . The display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) connected directly or wirelessly with the electronic device 101 . Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).

The sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 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 177 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 178 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 179 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. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). A corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 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 a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 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)). The wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 192 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 includes 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 ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) may be supported. According to various embodiments, the subscriber identification module 196 may include a plurality of subscriber identification modules. For example, the plurality of subscriber identification modules may store different subscriber information.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 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 198 or the second network 199 is selected from a plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 .

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a high-frequency (eg, mmWave) antenna module. According to one embodiment, a high frequency (eg mmWave) antenna module is disposed on or adjacent to a printed circuit board, a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and is capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band). an RFIC capable of being capable of performing an RFIC, 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 in a specified high frequency band (eg, an array antenna). may include For example, the plurality of antennas may include a patch array antenna and/or a dipole array antenna.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and a signal (eg, : commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 . Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 is to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself. Alternatively or additionally, 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 101 . The electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For this, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 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.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices of various types. 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. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

Various embodiments of this document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to a specific embodiment, but it should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or more of the item, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and "A , B, or C" each may include any one of, or all possible combinations of, items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish an element from other elements in question, and may refer elements to 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.

The term “module” used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is, for example, used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. can be used A module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document include one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101). may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including For example, the processor (eg, the processor 120 ) of the device (eg, the electronic device 101 ) 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. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included in a computer program product and provided. 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 (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly between smartphones (eg: smartphones) and online. In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created 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.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or 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. . According to various embodiments, 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. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In this case, 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. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.

2 is a block diagram 200 of an electronic device 101 for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2 , according to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 includes a first communication processor 212 , a second communication processor 214 , a first radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) 222 , and a second RFIC 224 , a third RFIC 226 , a fourth RFIC 228 , a first radio frequency front end (RFFE) 232 , a second RFFE 234 , a first antenna module 242 , a second antenna module 244 , and an antenna 248 . The electronic device 101 may further include a processor 120 and a memory 130 . The network 199 may include a first network 292 and a second network 294 . According to another embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include at least one component among the components illustrated in FIG. 1 , and the network 199 may further include at least one other network. According to one embodiment, a first communication processor 212 , a second communication processor 214 , a first RFIC 222 , a second RFIC 224 , a fourth RFIC 228 , a first RFFE 232 , and the second RFFE 234 may form at least a part of the wireless communication module 192 . According to another embodiment, the fourth RFIC 228 may be omitted or may be included as a part of the third RFIC 226 .

The first communication processor 212 may support establishment of a communication channel of a band to be used for wireless communication with the first network 292 and legacy network communication through the established communication channel. According to an embodiment, the first network may be a legacy network including a second generation (2G), 3G, 4G, or long term evolution (LTE) network. The second communication processor 214 establishes a communication channel corresponding to a designated band (eg, about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) among bands to be used for wireless communication with the second network 294 , and 5G network communication through the established communication channel can support According to an embodiment, the second network 294 may be a 5G network (eg, new radio (NR)) defined by 3GPP. Additionally, according to an embodiment, the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 is configured to correspond to another designated band (eg, about 6 GHz or less) among bands to be used for wireless communication with the second network 294 . It is possible to support establishment of a communication channel, and 5G network communication through the established communication channel. According to one embodiment, the first communication processor 212 and the second communication processor 214 may be implemented in a single chip or a single package. According to an embodiment, the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 may be formed in a single chip or a single package with the processor 120 , the co-processor 123 , or the communication module 190 . .

According to an embodiment, the first communication processor 212 may transmit/receive data to and from the second communication processor 214 . For example, data classified to be transmitted through the second network 294 may be changed to be transmitted through the first network 292 .

In this case, the first communication processor 212 may receive transmission data from the second communication processor 214 . For example, the first communication processor 212 may transmit and receive data through the interface between the second communication processor 214 and the processor. For example, the interprocessor interface may be implemented as a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) (eg, high speed-UART (HS-UART)) or a peripheral component interconnect bus express (PCIe) interface, but there is no limitation on the type . For example, the first communication processor 212 and the second communication processor 214 may exchange control information and packet data information using a shared memory. For example, the first communication processor 212 may transmit/receive various information such as sensing information, information on output strength, and resource block (RB) allocation information to and from the second communication processor 214 .

Depending on the implementation, the first communication processor 212 may not be directly coupled to the second communication processor 214 . In this case, the first communication processor 212 may transmit and receive data through the second communication processor 214 and the processor 120 (eg, an application processor). For example, the first communication processor 212 and the second communication processor 214 may transmit and receive data with the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) through the HS-UART interface or the PCIe interface, but There is no restriction on the type. For example, the first communication processor 212 and the second communication processor 214 may exchange control information and packet data information using a shared memory with the processor 120 (eg, an application processor). can According to one embodiment, the first communication processor 212 and the second communication processor 214 may be implemented in a single chip or a single package. According to various embodiments, the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 may be formed in a single chip or a single package with the processor 120 , the co-processor 123 , or the communication module 190 . .

The first RFIC 222, when transmitting, transmits a baseband signal generated by the first communication processor 212 to about 700 MHz to about 3 GHz used in the first network 292 (eg, a legacy network). can be converted to a radio frequency (RF) signal of Upon reception, an RF signal is obtained from a first network 292 (eg, a legacy network) via an antenna (eg, a first antenna module 242 ), and via an RFFE (eg, a first RFFE 232 ). It may be preprocessed. The first RFIC 222 may convert the preprocessed RF signal into a baseband signal to be processed by the first communication processor 212 .

The second RFIC 224, when transmitting, transmits the baseband signal generated by the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 to the second network 294 (eg, a 5G network). It can be converted into an RF signal (hereinafter, 5G Sub6 RF signal) of the Sub6 band (eg, about 6 GHz or less). Upon reception, a 5G Sub6 RF signal is obtained from the second network 294 (eg, 5G network) via an antenna (eg, second antenna module 244 ), and RFFE (eg, second RFFE 234 ) can be pre-processed. The second RFIC 224 may convert the preprocessed 5G Sub6 RF signal into a baseband signal to be processed by a corresponding one of the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 .

The third RFIC 226 transmits the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor 214 to the RF of the 5G Above6 band (eg, about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) to be used in the second network 294 (eg, 5G network). It can be converted into a signal (hereinafter referred to as 5G Above6 RF signal). Upon reception, a 5G Above6 RF signal may be obtained from the second network 294 (eg, 5G network) via an antenna (eg, antenna 248 ) and pre-processed via a third RFFE 236 . The third RFIC 226 may convert the preprocessed 5G Above6 RF signal into a baseband signal to be processed by the second communication processor 214 . According to one embodiment, the third RFFE 236 may be formed as part of the third RFIC 226 .

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include the fourth RFIC 228 separately from or as at least a part of the third RFIC 226 . In this case, the fourth RFIC 228 converts the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor 214 into an RF signal (hereinafter, IF signal) of an intermediate frequency band (eg, about 9 GHz to about 11 GHz). After conversion, the IF signal may be transmitted to the third RFIC 226 . The third RFIC 226 may convert the IF signal into a 5G Above6 RF signal. Upon reception, a 5G Above6 RF signal may be received from the second network 294 (eg, 5G network) via an antenna (eg, antenna 248 ) and converted into an IF signal by a third RFIC 226 . . The fourth RFIC 228 may convert the IF signal into a baseband signal for processing by the second communication processor 214 .

According to an embodiment, the first RFIC 222 and the second RFIC 224 may be implemented as at least a part of a single chip or a single package. According to an embodiment, the first RFFE 232 and the second RFFE 234 may be implemented as at least a part of a single chip or a single package. According to an embodiment, at least one antenna module of the first antenna module 242 or the second antenna module 244 may be omitted or may be combined with another antenna module to process RF signals of a plurality of corresponding bands.

According to an embodiment, the third RFIC 226 and the antenna 248 may be disposed on the same substrate to form the third antenna module 246 . For example, the wireless communication module 192 or the processor 120 may be disposed on the first substrate (eg, main PCB). In this case, the third RFIC 226 is located in a partial area (eg, the bottom surface) of the second substrate (eg, sub PCB) separate from the first substrate, and the antenna 248 is located in another partial region (eg, the top surface). is disposed, the third antenna module 246 may be formed. By disposing the third RFIC 226 and the antenna 248 on the same substrate, it is possible to reduce the length of the transmission line therebetween. This, for example, can reduce loss (eg, attenuation) of a signal in a high-frequency band (eg, about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) used for 5G network communication by the transmission line. Accordingly, the electronic device 101 may improve the quality or speed of communication with the second network 294 (eg, a 5G network).

According to an embodiment, the antenna 248 may be formed as an antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements that may be used for beamforming. In this case, the third RFIC 226 may include, for example, as a part of the third RFFE 236 , a plurality of phase shifters 238 corresponding to the plurality of antenna elements. During transmission, each of the plurality of phase shifters 238 may transform the phase of a 5G Above6 RF signal to be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a base station of a 5G network) through a corresponding antenna element. . Upon reception, each of the plurality of phase shifters 238 may convert the phase of the 5G Above6 RF signal received from the outside through the corresponding antenna element into the same or substantially the same phase. This enables transmission or reception through beamforming between the electronic device 101 and the outside.

The second network 294 (eg, 5G network) may be operated independently (eg, stand-alone (SA)) or connected to the first network 292 (eg, legacy network) (eg: non-stand alone (NSA)). For example, the 5G network may have only an access network (eg, a 5G radio access network (RAN) or a next generation RAN (NG RAN)) and no core network (eg, a next generation core (NGC)). In this case, after accessing the access network of the 5G network, the electronic device 101 may access an external network (eg, the Internet) under the control of a core network (eg, evolved packed core (EPC)) of the legacy network. Protocol information for communication with a legacy network (eg, LTE protocol information) or protocol information for communication with a 5G network (eg, new radio (NR) protocol information) is stored in the memory 130, and other components (eg, a processor 120 , the first communication processor 212 , or the second communication processor 214 ).

In the following description, an electronic device may process an RF signal through two antenna structures (eg, array antennas) using one wireless communication circuit and a transmission and/or reception circuit. However, the number of antenna structures connected to the wireless communication circuit is not limited thereto, and may be formed substantially the same even when a plurality of antenna structures are connected to the wireless communication circuit.

3A is an example of an antenna module including a plurality of array antennas according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 3B is an example of a structure for processing a signal transmitted and/or received through an antenna module in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; According to an embodiment, the antenna module 300 of FIGS. 3A and 3B may be at least partially similar to the third antenna module 246 of FIG. 2 , or may further include other embodiments.

3A and 3B , according to various embodiments, the antenna module 300 includes a first printed circuit board 310 , a first antenna structure 320 , a wireless communication circuit 330 , and a second printed circuit board 340 and/or a second antenna structure 350 . According to an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 310 and the second printed circuit board 340 may be electrically connected through an electrical connection member 360 . For example, the electrical connection member 360 may include a radio frequency (RF) coaxial cable or a flexible printed circuit board (FRC) type RF cable. According to an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 310 and/or the second printed circuit board 340 may be formed of a rigid flexible printed circuit board.

According to various embodiments, the first antenna structure 320 is an array antenna and may include a plurality of first antenna elements 322 arranged to form a directional beam. According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 310 has a first surface 311 facing the first direction (① direction) and a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface 311 (② direction) ( 312) may be included. According to an embodiment, the plurality of first antenna elements 322 may be disposed on the first surface 311 of the first printed circuit board 310 . According to another embodiment, the plurality of first antenna elements 322 may be disposed inside the first printed circuit board 320 . According to an embodiment, the plurality of first antenna elements 322 may be disposed at regular intervals. For example, the plurality of first antenna elements 322 may have substantially the same configuration (eg, size, shape, thickness, and/or material). For example, the first antenna structure 320 may include four first antenna elements 322 as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B . However, the number of the first antenna elements 322 included in the first antenna structure 320 is not limited thereto, and may include a plurality.

According to various embodiments, the second antenna structure 350 is an array antenna and may include a plurality of second antenna elements 352 arranged to form a directional beam. According to an embodiment, the plurality of second antenna elements 352 may be disposed on one surface of the second printed circuit board 340 or inside the second printed circuit board 340 . According to an embodiment, the plurality of second antenna elements 352 may be disposed at regular intervals. For example, the plurality of second antenna elements 352 may have substantially the same configuration (eg, size, shape, thickness, and/or material). As an example, the second antenna structure 350 may include four second antenna elements 352 as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B . However, the number of second antenna elements 352 included in the second antenna structure 350 is not limited thereto, and may include a plurality.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 (eg, the third RFIC 226 of FIG. 2 ) may be configured in another area (eg, the first printed circuit board 310 ) that is spaced apart from the first antenna structure 320 . It may be disposed on the second surface 312). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 is disposed on the plurality of first antenna elements 322 and the second printed circuit board 340 disposed on the first printed circuit board 310 as shown in FIG. 3B . The plurality of second antenna elements 352 may be electrically connected to each other. According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 through the first antenna structure 320 and / or the second antenna structure 350 of the first frequency band (eg, about 1.8 GHz and / or 3 GHz ~ 100 GHz) of It may be configured to transmit and/or receive radio frequencies. For example, the wireless communication circuit 330 may be configured to transmit and/or receive a signal of the first communication method through the first antenna structure 320 and/or the second antenna structure 350 . For example, the first communication method may include a 5G mobile communication method (eg, NR (new radio)) and/or a communication method of a high frequency (eg, mmWave) band.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 is an IF signal (eg, about 9 GHz to about 11 GHz) obtained from an intermediate frequency integrate circuit (IFIC) 376 (eg, the fourth RFIC 228 of FIG. 2 ). can be up-converted into an RF signal of a selected band. The wireless communication circuit 330 may down-convert the RF signal received through the first antenna structure 320 and/or the second antenna structure 350 into an IF signal and transmit it to the IFIC 376 . For example, the IFIC 376 may be disposed on a third printed circuit board 370 (eg, a main PCB) as shown in FIG. 3B .

According to various embodiments, the third printed circuit board 370 may include an application processor (AP) 372 , a communication processor (CP) 374 , and/or an IFIC 376 . For example, the AP 372 (eg, the main processor 121 of FIG. 1 ) may perform various data processing or operations to perform various data processing or calculations to at least one other included in the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ). A component (eg, CP 374) can be controlled. For example, the CP 374 (eg, the coprocessor 123 of FIG. 1 , the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 of FIG. 2 ) may use a baseband signal for direct communication or wireless communication. can be generated and transmitted to the IFIC 376 . The IFIC 376 may up-convert the baseband signal transmitted from the CP 374 into an IF signal and transmit it to the wireless communication circuit 330 . For example, the IFIC 376 may down-convert the IF signal transmitted from the wireless communication circuit 330 to a baseband signal and transmitted from the CP 374 . The CP 374 may process the baseband signal transmitted from the IFIC 376 .

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 300 may include a power manage integrate circuit (PMIC) 332 . According to an embodiment, the PMIC 332 may be disposed in another area (eg, the second surface 312 ) of the first printed circuit board 310 spaced apart from the first antenna structure 320 . The PMIC 332 may receive a voltage from the third printed circuit board 370 (eg, the main PCB), and provide power to various components (eg, the wireless communication circuit 330) on the antenna module 300. there is.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 may up-convert the baseband signal obtained from the CP 374 into an RF signal of a designated band. The wireless communication circuit 330 may down-convert the RF signal received through the first antenna structure 320 and/or the second antenna structure 350 into a baseband signal and transmit it to the CP 374 .

4A is another example of an antenna module including a plurality of array antennas according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 4B is another example of a structure for processing a signal transmitted and/or received through an antenna module in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; According to an embodiment, the electronic device 400 of FIGS. 4A and 4B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 or 2 , or may further include other embodiments.

4A and 4B , according to various embodiments, the electronic device 400 includes a first antenna structure 420 , a second antenna structure 450 , and/or a third printed circuit board 470 (eg: main PCB). According to an embodiment, the third printed circuit board 470 may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 410 through the first electrical connection member 460 . The third printed circuit board 470 may be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 440 through a second electrical connection member 462 . For example, the first electrical connection member 460 and/or the second electrical connection member 462 may include an RF coaxial cable or a flexible circuit board (FRC type RF cable). According to an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 410 , the second printed circuit board 440 , and/or the third printed circuit board 470 may be formed of a rigid circuit board.

According to various embodiments, the first antenna structure 420 is an array antenna, and may include a plurality of first antenna elements 422 or a first printed circuit board 410 disposed to form a directional beam. . According to an embodiment, the plurality of first antenna elements 422 may be disposed on one surface of the first printed circuit board 410 or inside the first printed circuit board 420 . According to an embodiment, the plurality of first antenna elements 422 may be disposed at regular intervals. For example, the plurality of first antenna elements 422 may have substantially the same configuration (eg, size, shape, thickness, and/or material). As an example, the first antenna structure 420 may include four first antenna elements 422 , as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B . However, the number of first antenna elements 422 included in the first antenna structure 420 is not limited thereto, and may include a plurality.

According to various embodiments, the second antenna structure 450 is an array antenna, and may include a plurality of second antenna elements 452 or a second printed circuit board 440 arranged to form a directional beam. . According to an embodiment, the plurality of second antenna elements 452 may be disposed on one surface of the second printed circuit board 440 or inside the second printed circuit board 440 . According to an embodiment, the plurality of second antenna elements 452 may be disposed at regular intervals. For example, the plurality of second antenna elements 452 may have substantially the same configuration (eg, size, shape, thickness, and/or material). As an example, the second antenna structure 450 may include four second antenna elements 452 as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B . However, the number of second antenna elements 452 included in the second antenna structure 450 is not limited thereto, and may include a plurality.

According to various embodiments, the third printed circuit board 470 may include a wireless communication circuit 330 , a PMIC 332 , an AP 372 , a CP 374 , and/or an IFIC 376 . According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 is disposed on the plurality of first antenna elements 422 and the second printed circuit board 440 disposed on the first printed circuit board 410 as shown in FIG. 4B . The plurality of second antenna elements 452 may be electrically connected to each other. According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 through the first antenna structure 420 and / or the second antenna structure 450 of the first frequency band (eg, about 1.8 GHz and / or 3 GHz ~ 100 GHz) of It may be configured to transmit and/or receive radio frequencies. For example, the wireless communication circuit 330, PMIC 332, AP 372, CP 374, and/or IFIC 376 of FIGS. 4A and 4B differ only in the printed circuit board on which they are disposed. It may operate similarly to wireless communication circuitry 330 , PMIC 332 , AP 372 , CP 374 and/or IFIC 376 of FIGS. 3A and 3B . Accordingly, FIGS. 4A and 4B are the wireless communication circuit 330 , the PMIC 332 , the AP 372 , the CP 374 and/or the IFIC 376 in order to avoid overlapping description with FIGS. 3A and 3B . A detailed description thereof will be omitted.

According to various embodiments, the RFIC and the RFFE of the wireless communication circuit 330 may be disposed on different printed circuit boards. According to an embodiment, the RFIC of the wireless communication circuit 330 may be disposed on the third printed circuit board 470 . The RFFE corresponding to the plurality of first antenna elements 422 in the wireless communication circuit 330 may be disposed on the first printed circuit board 420 . The RFFE corresponding to the plurality of second antenna elements 452 in the wireless communication circuit 330 may be disposed on the second printed circuit board 440 .

5 is an example of a structure of a wireless communication circuit in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 6A is an example for monitoring a second array antenna in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 6B is an example for monitoring a first array antenna in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 of FIG. 5 may be at least partially similar to the third RFIC 226 of FIG. 2 , or may include other embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 5 , according to various embodiments, the first antenna structure 500 (eg, the first antenna structure 320 of FIG. 3A or the first antenna structure 420 of FIG. 4A ) is a first polarized RF It may transmit and/or receive a signal and/or an RF signal of a second polarization perpendicular to the first polarization. According to an embodiment, the first antenna structure 500 (eg, the first antenna structure 320 of FIG. 3A or the first antenna structure 420 of FIG. 4A ) includes a plurality of first antenna elements (eg, FIG. 4A ). The first polarization signal may be transmitted and/or received through first feeders electrically connected to the first antenna elements 322 of 3A or the first antenna elements 422 of FIG. 4A . According to an embodiment, the first antenna structure 500 (eg, the first antenna structure 320 of FIG. 3A or the first antenna structure 420 of FIG. 4A ) includes a plurality of first antenna elements (eg, FIG. 4A ). The signal of the second polarization may be transmitted and/or received through second feeders electrically connected to the first antenna elements 322 of 3A or the first antenna elements 422 of FIG. 4A . For example, the first feeding units or the second feeding units may be formed in an 'X' self-feeding polarization structure and/or a '+' self-feeding polarization structure. For example, in FIG. 5 , the first array antenna 500 - 1 of the first polarization in the first antenna structure 500 shows a configuration for transmitting and/or receiving a signal of the first polarization, and the first antenna structure In 500 , the first array antenna 500 - 2 of the second polarization may represent a configuration for transmitting and/or receiving a signal of the second polarization. For example, the first array antenna 500 - 1 of the first polarization and the first array antenna 500 - 2 of the second polarization of FIG. 5 are physically one first antenna element through different feeding units. A configuration for transmitting and/or receiving a signal of a specific polarization may be logically divided for convenience of description.

According to various embodiments, the second antenna structure 510 (eg, the second antenna structure 350 of FIG. 3A or the second antenna structure 450 of FIG. 4A ) may provide an RF signal of a third polarization and/or a third An RF signal of a fourth polarization perpendicular to the polarization may be transmitted and/or received. According to an embodiment, the second antenna structure 510 (eg, the second antenna structure 350 of FIG. 3A or the second antenna structure 450 of FIG. 4A ) includes a plurality of second antenna elements (eg, FIG. 4A ). The signal of the third polarization may be transmitted and/or received through third feeders electrically connected to the second antenna elements 352 of 3A or the second antenna elements 452 of FIG. 4A ). According to an embodiment, the second antenna structure 500 (eg, the second antenna structure 350 of FIG. 3A or the second antenna structure 450 of FIG. 4A ) includes a plurality of second antenna elements (eg, FIG. 4A ). The second antenna elements 352 of 3A or the second antenna elements 452 of FIG. 4A ) may transmit and/or receive a signal of the fourth polarization through fourth feeders electrically connected to the second antenna elements 352 of FIG. 4A . For example, the third or fourth feeding units may be formed in an 'X' self-feeding polarization structure and/or a '+' self-feeding polarization structure. For example, in FIG. 5 , the second array antenna 510-1 of the third polarization in the second antenna structure 510 shows a configuration for transmitting and/or receiving a signal of the third polarization, and the second antenna structure At 510 , the second array antenna 510 - 2 of the fourth polarization may indicate a configuration for transmitting and/or receiving a signal of the fourth polarization. For example, the second array antenna 510 - 1 of the third polarization and the second array antenna 510 - 2 of the fourth polarization of FIG. 5 are physically one second antenna element through different feeding units. A configuration for transmitting and/or receiving a signal of a specific polarization may be logically divided for convenience of description. For example, the third polarized wave may support substantially the same direction as the first polarized wave of the first antenna structure 500 .

According to various embodiments, the first RFFE 520 (eg, the third RFFE 236 of FIG. 2 ) receives an RF signal transmitted and/or received through the first array antenna 500 - 1 of the first polarization. can be processed According to an embodiment, the first RFFE 520 includes a plurality of first antenna elements (eg, in FIG. 3A ) included in the distribution/combining circuit 530 and the first array antenna 500-1 of the first polarization. A plurality of RF chains (eg, first RF chain 520a) for processing an RF signal transmitted and/or received via the first antenna elements 322 or the first antenna elements 422 of FIG. 4A ). , the second RF chain 520b, the third RF chain 520c, and/or the fourth RF chain 520d). For example, the first RF chain 520a, the second RF chain 520b, the third RF chain 520c, and/or the fourth RF chain 520d may be substantially the same. The following description describes the configuration of the first RF chain 520a as an example, and the description of the configuration of the second RF chain 520b, the third RF chain 520c and/or the fourth RF chain 520d. omit

According to various embodiments, the distribution/combining circuit 530 divides the RF signal received from the first transmission path 542 into a plurality of RF signals (eg, four) during transmission to the first RFFE 520 . can be provided as For example, the distribution/combining circuit 530 transmits the divided RF signal to a plurality of first antenna elements (eg, the first antenna element of FIG. 3A ) included in the first array antenna 500 - 1 of the first polarization. The first RF chain 520a , the second RF chain 520b , and the third RF chain 520c of the first RFFE 520 corresponding to the 322 or the first antenna elements 422 of FIG. 4A ) and/or may be provided to the fourth RF chain 520d.

According to various embodiments, the distribution/combining circuit 530 may combine a plurality of RF signals provided from the first RFFE 520 into one RF signal and provide it to the first reception path 544 upon reception. . For example, the distribution/combining circuit 530 may include a first RF chain 520a, a second RF chain 520b, a third RF chain 520c, and/or a fourth RF chain ( A plurality of RF signals received through 520d) may be combined into one RF signal and provided to the first reception path 544 .

According to various embodiments, the first RF chain 520a includes a phase shifter 531 , a power amplifier (PA) 533 and/or a low noise amplifier (LNA) 534 . ) may be included. According to an embodiment, the phase shifter 531 may adjust and output the phase of the RF signal input to the power amplifier 533 through the first switch 532 . For example, the phase value adjusted by the phase shifter 531 is determined by a plurality of first antenna elements (eg, the first antenna elements ( 322) or a phase value of a signal transmitted through the first antenna elements 422 of FIG. 4A , and may be determined by a control signal. According to an embodiment, the phase shifter 531 may adjust the phase of the RF signal received from the low-noise amplifier 534 through the first switch 532 and output it. For example, the phase value adjusted by the phase shifter 531 is determined by a plurality of first antenna elements (eg, the first antenna elements of FIG. 3A ) of the first array antenna 500 - 1 of the first polarization. As a phase value to change the phase of the RF signal received through 322 or the first antenna elements 422 of FIG. 4A , it may be determined by the control signal. As an example, the control signal may be input from another component (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ).

According to various embodiments, the power amplifier 533 may amplify the power of the RF signal provided through the first switch 532 . According to one embodiment, the power amplifier 533 amplifies the power of the RF signal provided to the phase shifter 531 through the first switch 532 and then through the second switch 535, the first polarization It may output to the first antenna elements of one array antenna 500 - 1 .

According to various embodiments, the low noise amplifier 534 may amplify the RF signal provided through the second switch 535 to low noise and output it. According to an embodiment, the low-noise amplifier 534 low-noise amplifies the RF signal provided from the first antenna elements of the first array antenna 500-1 of the first polarization through the second switch 535, 1 may be output to the phase shifter 531 through the switch 532 .

According to various embodiments, the first switch 532 may selectively connect the phase shifter 531 to the power amplifier 533 or the low noise amplifier 534 . According to an embodiment, when transmitting a signal through the first array antenna 500 - 1 of the first polarization, the first switch 532 CP 374 (or AP 372 ) (eg, FIG. 1 ) The phase shifter 531 and the power amplifier 533 may be connected based on the control of the processor 120 of FIG. 2 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 . According to an embodiment, when receiving a signal through the first array antenna 500 - 1 of the first polarization, the first switch 532 CP 374 (or AP 372 ) (eg, FIG. 1 ) The phase shifter 531 and the low noise amplifier 534 may be connected based on the control of the processor 120 of FIG. 2 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ).

According to various embodiments, the second switch 535 may selectively connect the first antenna elements of the first array antenna 500 - 1 of the first polarization to the power amplifier 533 or the low noise amplifier 534 . According to an embodiment, when the second switch 535 transmits a signal through the first array antenna 500-1 of the first polarization, the CP 374 (or AP 372) (eg, FIG. 1 ) Based on the control of the processor 120 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2), the power amplifier 533 and the first antenna elements of the first array antenna 500-1 of the first polarization may be connected. . According to an embodiment, when receiving a signal through the first array antenna 500-1 of the first polarization, the second switch 535 is the CP 374 (or AP 372) (eg, FIG. 1 ). The first antenna elements of the low-noise amplifier 534 and the first array antenna 500-1 of the first polarization may be connected to each other based on the control of the processor 120 of the processor 120 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2). .

According to various embodiments, the second RFFE 522 (eg, the third RFFE 236 of FIG. 2 ) receives an RF signal transmitted and/or received through the first array antenna 500-2 of the second polarization. can be processed According to an embodiment, the second RFFE 522 includes a plurality of first antenna elements (eg, in FIG. 3A ) included in the distribution/combining circuit 530 and the first array antenna 500 - 2 of the second polarization. A plurality of RF chains (eg, first RF chain 522a) for processing an RF signal transmitted and/or received via the first antenna elements 322 or the first antenna elements 422 of FIG. 4A ). , the second RF chain 522b, the third RF chain 522c, and/or the fourth RF chain 522d). For example, the second RFFE 522 may operate similarly to the first RFFE 520 . Accordingly, in order to avoid overlapping description with the first RFFE 520 , a detailed description of the second RFFE 522 will be omitted.

According to various embodiments, the third RFFE 524 (eg, the third RFFE 236 of FIG. 2 ) receives an RF signal transmitted and/or received through the second array antenna 510-1 of the third polarization. can be processed According to an embodiment, the third RFFE 524 includes a plurality of second antenna elements (eg, in FIG. 3A ) included in the distribution/combining circuit 530 and the second array antenna 510-1 of the third polarization. A plurality of RF chains (eg, first RF chain 524a) for processing an RF signal transmitted and/or received via the second antenna elements 352 or the second antenna elements 452 of FIG. 4A ). , the second RF chain 524b, the third RF chain 524c, and/or the fourth RF chain 524d). For example, the third RFFE 524 may operate similarly to the first RFFE 520 . Accordingly, in order to avoid overlapping description with the first RFFE 520 , a detailed description of the third RFFE 524 will be omitted.

According to various embodiments, the fourth RFFE 526 (eg, the third RFFE 236 of FIG. 2 ) receives an RF signal transmitted and/or received through the second array antenna 510 - 2 of the fourth polarization. can be processed According to one embodiment, the fourth RFFE 526 includes a plurality of second antenna elements (eg, in FIG. 3A ) included in the distribution/combining circuit 530 and the second array antenna 510 - 2 of the fourth polarization. A plurality of RF chains (eg, a first RF chain 526a) for processing an RF signal transmitted and/or received via the second antenna elements 352 or the second antenna elements 452 of FIG. 4A ). , the second RF chain 526b, the third RF chain 526c, and/or the fourth RF chain 526d). For example, the fourth RFFE 526 may operate similarly to the first RFFE 520 . Accordingly, in order to avoid overlapping description with the first RFFE 520 , a detailed description of the fourth RFFE 526 will be omitted.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 may include a first input/output port 540 , a second input/output port 550 , and an output port 560 . According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuitry 330 includes a first transmit path 542 and a first receive path 544 between the first input/output port 540 and the first RFFE 520 and the third RFFE 524 . ), a second transmit path 552 and a second receive path 554 and an output port 560 and a first RFFE between the second input/output port 550 and the second RFFE 522 and the fourth RFFE 526 520 , a third receive path 564 between the second RFFE 522 , the third RFFE 524 , and the fourth RFFE 526 .

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 up-converts a transmission signal (eg, an IF signal) input through the first input/output port 540 to the first RFFE 520 through the first transmission path 542 . ) or the third RFFE 524 may be output. According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 transmits a signal through the first array antenna 500 - 1 of the first polarization 600 through the third switch 570a as shown in FIG. 6A . The first input/output port 540 and the first transmission path 542 may be connected. The first mixer 572a is a transmission signal input from the first input/output port 540 through the third switch 570a based on the first local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 580 (eg: IF signal) may be up-converted to the first RF signal. The first RF signal up-converted by the first mixer 572a may be input to the first RFFE 520 through the first transmission buffer 576a, the fourth switch 580a, and the fifth switch 584a. For example, when the fourth switch 580a and/or the fifth switch 584a transmits a signal through the first array antenna 500-1 of the first polarization 600, the CP 374 (or the AP) 372 ) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ) may connect the first transmission path 542 to the first RFFE 520 . For example, the first RF signal may be transmitted with a characteristic of a first polarization (eg, vertical polarization) through the first array antenna 500 - 1 of the first polarization.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 transmits a signal through the second array antenna 510-1 of the third polarization as shown in FIG. 6B (630), through the third switch 570a. The first input/output port 540 and the first transmission path 542 may be connected. The first mixer 572a receives a transmission signal (eg, an IF signal) input from the first input/output port 540 through the third switch 570a based on the second local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 580 . It can up-convert to a second RF signal. The second RF signal up-converted by the first mixer 572a may be input to the third RFFE 524 through the first transmission buffer 576a, the fourth switch 580a, and the sixth switch 584b. For example, when the fourth switch 580a and/or the sixth switch 584b transmits a signal through the second array antenna 510-1 of the third polarization 630, the CP 374 (or AP) 372 ) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ) may connect the first transmission path 542 to the third RFFE 524 . For example, the second RF signal may be transmitted with a characteristic of a third polarization (eg, vertical polarization) through the second array antenna 510-1 of the third polarization.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 down-converts the RF signal provided from the first RFFE 520 or the third RFFE 524 through the first reception path 544 to the first input/output port 540 ) can be printed. According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 receives a signal through the first array antenna 500-1 of the first polarization 610 as shown in FIG. 6A, through the third switch 570a. The first input/output port 540 and the first reception path 544 may be connected. The second mixer 574a is based on the third local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 580, and the first RFFE ( The third RF signal input from 520 may be down-converted. A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the second mixer 574a may be output to the first input/output port 540 through the third switch 570a. For example, when the fifth switch 584a and/or the seventh switch 582a receives a signal through the first array antenna 500-1 of the first polarization 610, the CP 374 (or AP) 372 ) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ) may connect the first receive path 544 to the first RFFE 520 . For example, the third RF signal is an RF signal having a characteristic of a first polarization (eg, vertical polarization) and may be received using the first array antenna 500 - 1 of the first polarization.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 receives a signal through the second array antenna 510-1 of the third polarization as shown in FIG. 6B (640), through the third switch 570a. The first input/output port 540 and the first reception path 544 may be connected. The second mixer 574a uses the third RFFE ( 524) may down-convert the fourth RF signal input. A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the second mixer 574a may be output to the first input/output port 540 through the third switch 570a. For example, when the sixth switch 584b and/or the seventh switch 582a receives a signal through the second array antenna 510-1 of the third polarization (640), the CP 374 (or AP) 372 ) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ) may connect the first receive path 544 to the third RFFE 524 . For example, the fourth RF signal may be an RF signal having a characteristic of a first polarization (eg, vertical polarization) and may be received using the second array antenna 510-1 of a third polarization.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 up-converts a transmission signal (eg, an IF signal) input through the second input/output port 550 to the second RFFE 522 through the second transmission path 552 . ) or the fourth RFFE 526 may be output. According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 transmits a signal through the first array antenna 500-2 of the second polarization as shown in FIG. 6A (602), through the eighth switch 570b. The second input/output port 550 and the second transmission path 552 may be connected. The third mixer 572b receives a transmission signal (eg, an IF signal) input from the second input/output port 550 through the eighth switch 570b based on the first local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 580 . It can be up-converted to a fifth RF signal. The fifth RF signal up-converted by the third mixer 572b may be input to the second RFFE 522 through the second transmission buffer 576b, the ninth switch 580b, and the tenth switch 584c. For example, when the ninth switch 580b and/or the tenth switch 584c transmits a signal through the first array antenna 500-2 of the second polarization 602, the CP 374 (or AP) 372 ) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ) may connect the second transmission path 552 to the second RFFE 522 . For example, the fifth RF signal may be transmitted with the characteristic of the second polarization (eg, horizontal polarization) through the first array antenna 500 - 2 of the second polarization.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 transmits a signal through the second array antenna 510-2 of the fourth polarization (632), as shown in FIG. 6B, through the eighth switch 570b. The second input/output port 550 and the second transmission path 552 may be connected. The third mixer 572b receives a transmission signal (eg, an IF signal) input from the second input/output port 550 through the eighth switch 570b based on the second local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 580 . It can be up-converted to the sixth RF signal. The sixth RF signal up-converted by the third mixer 572b may be input to the fourth RFFE 526 through the second transmission buffer 576b, the ninth switch 580b, and the eleventh switch 584d. For example, when the ninth switch 580b and/or the eleventh switch 584d transmits a signal through the fourth polarized second array antenna 510-2 (632), the CP 374 (or AP ( 372)) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ), the second transmission path 552 may be connected to the fourth RFFE 526 . For example, the sixth RF signal may be transmitted with a characteristic of the fourth polarization (eg, horizontal polarization) through the second array antenna 510 - 2 of the fourth polarization.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 down-converts the RF signal provided from the second RFFE 522 or the fourth RFFE 526 through the second reception path 554 to the second input/output port 550 ) can be printed. According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 receives a signal through the first array antenna 500 - 2 of the second polarization ( 612 ) through the eighth switch 570b as shown in FIG. 6A . The second input/output port 550 and the second reception path 554 may be connected. The fourth mixer 574b has a second RFFE ( 522) may down-convert the seventh RF signal input. A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the fourth mixer 574b may be output to the second input/output port 550 through the eighth switch 570b. For example, when the tenth switch 584c and/or the twelfth switch 582b receives a signal through the first array antenna 500-2 of the second polarization (612), the CP 374 (or AP) 372 ) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ) may connect the second receive path 554 to the second RFFE 522 . For example, the seventh RF signal may be an RF signal having a characteristic of a second polarization (eg, horizontal polarization) received through the first array antenna 500 - 2 of the second polarization.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 receives a signal through the second array antenna 510-2 of the fourth polarization (642), as shown in FIG. 6B, through the eighth switch 570b. The second input/output port 550 and the second reception path 554 may be connected. The fourth mixer 574b is a fourth RFFE ( 526) may down-convert the eighth RF signal input. A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the fourth mixer 574b may be output to the second input/output port 550 through the eighth switch 570b. For example, when the eleventh switch 584d and/or the twelfth switch 582b receives a signal through the second array antenna 510-2 of the fourth polarization 642, the CP 374 (or AP) 372 ) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ) may connect the second receive path 554 to the fourth RFFE 526 . For example, the eighth RF signal may be an RF signal having a characteristic of a fourth polarization (eg, horizontal polarization) received through the second array antenna 510 - 2 of the fourth polarization.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 down-converts the RF signal provided from the first RFFE 520 , the second RFFE 522 , the third RFFE 524 or the fourth RFFE 526 , 3 may be output to the output port 560 through the receive path (564).

According to an embodiment, the CP 374 (or AP 372 ) is a first array antenna 500-1 of a first polarization and/or a first array antenna 500- of a second polarization, as shown in FIG. 6A . 2) when transmitting and/or receiving a signal through (600, 602, 610 and/or 612), the second array antenna 510-1 of the third polarization and/or the second array antenna of the fourth polarization ( 510-2) may control the wireless communication circuit 330 for monitoring. For example, the CP 374 (or AP 372) is configured for the second array antenna 510 - 1 of the third polarization or the second array antenna 510 - 2 of the fourth polarization in different time intervals. The wireless communication circuit 330 may be controlled for monitoring.

For example, when the wireless communication circuit 330 monitors the second array antenna 510-1 of the third polarization in the CP 374 (or the AP 372) as shown in FIG. 6A (620), the first The fourth RF signal input from the third RFFE 524 may be down-converted through the 5 mixer 574c. For example, the fifth mixer 574c may be configured to use the sixth switch 584b, the thirteenth switch 582c, and the third receive buffer 578c based on the fourth local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 580 through the sixth switch 584b, the thirteenth switch 582c, and the third receive buffer 578c. 3 It is possible to down-convert the fourth RF signal input from the RFFE (524). A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the fifth mixer 574c may be output to the output port 560 . For example, when the sixth switch 584b and/or the thirteenth switch 582c monitors the second array antenna 510-1 of the third polarization 620, the CP 374 (or the AP 372) ) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ) may connect the third reception path 564 to the third RFFE 524 . The CP 374 (or the AP 372 ) is based on the signal related to the second array antenna 510 - 1 of the third polarization provided through the output port 560 , the second array antenna 510 of the third polarization. You can check the received signal strength or communication quality of -1).

For example, when the wireless communication circuit 330 monitors the second array antenna 510-2 of the fourth polarization in the CP 374 (or the AP 372) (622), the second, as shown in FIG. 6A The eighth RF signal input from the fourth RFFE 526 may be down-converted through the fifth mixer 574c. For example, the fifth mixer 574c may be configured to use the eleventh switch 584d, the thirteenth switch 582c, and the third receive buffer 578c based on the fourth local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 580 through the An eighth RF signal input from the 4 RFFE 526 may be down-converted. A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the fifth mixer 574c may be output to the output port 560 . For example, when the eleventh switch 584d and/or the thirteenth switch 582c monitors the second array antenna 510-2 of the fourth polarization 622, the CP 374 (or the AP 372) ) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ) may connect the third reception path 564 to the fourth RFFE 526 . The CP 374 (or AP 372 ) is based on the signal related to the second array antenna 510 - 2 of the fourth polarization received through the output port 560 , the second array antenna 510 of the fourth polarization. You can check the received signal strength or communication quality of -2).

According to an embodiment, the CP 374 (or AP 372) is a second array antenna 510 - 1 of a third polarization and/or a second array antenna 510 - of a fourth polarization, as shown in FIG. 6B . 2) when transmitting and/or receiving a signal through (630, 632, 640 and/or 642), the first array antenna 500-1 of the first polarization and/or the first array antenna of the second polarization ( 500-2), the wireless communication circuit 330 may be controlled for monitoring. For example, the CP 374 (or the AP 372) is configured for the first array antenna 500-1 of the first polarization or the first array antenna 500-2 of the second polarization in different time intervals. The wireless communication circuit 330 may be controlled for monitoring.

For example, when the wireless communication circuit 330 monitors the first array antenna 500-1 of the first polarization in the CP 374 (or the AP 372) (650), the first, as shown in FIG. 6B 5 The third RF signal input from the first RFFE 520 may be down-converted through the mixer 574c. For example, the fifth mixer 574c may be configured to use the fifth switch 584a, the thirteenth switch 582c, and the third receive buffer 578c based on the third local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 580 through the fifth switch 584a, the thirteenth switch 582c, and the third receive buffer 578c. 1 The third RF signal input from the RFFE 520 may be down-converted. A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the fifth mixer 574c may be output to the output port 560 . For example, when the fifth switch 584a and/or the thirteenth switch 582c monitors the first array antenna 500-1 of the first polarization 650, the CP 374 (or the AP 372) ) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ) may connect the third reception path 564 to the first RFFE 520 . The CP 374 (or AP 372 ) is based on the signal related to the first array antenna 500 - 1 of the first polarization provided through the output port 560 , the first array antenna 500 of the first polarization You can check the received signal strength or communication quality of -1).

For example, when the wireless communication circuit 330 monitors the first array antenna 500-2 of the second polarization in the CP 374 (or the AP 372) (652), as shown in FIG. 6B, the first A fifth RF signal input from the second RFFE 522 may be down-converted through the mixer 574c. For example, the fifth mixer 574c may be configured to perform a second operation through the tenth switch 584c, the thirteenth switch 582c and the third receiving buffer 578c based on the third local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 580. 2 It is possible to down-convert the seventh RF signal input from the RFFE (522). A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the fifth mixer 574c may be output to the output port 560 . For example, when the tenth switch 584c and/or the thirteenth switch 582c monitors the first array antenna 500-2 of the second polarization 652, the CP 374 (or the AP 372) ) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ) may connect the third reception path 564 to the second RFFE 522 . The CP 374 (or AP 372 ) is based on the signal related to the first array antenna 500 - 2 of the second polarization provided through the output port 560 , the first array antenna 500 of the second polarization. You can check the received signal strength or communication quality of -2).

According to various embodiments, local oscillator 580 may generate a local oscillation frequency for up-converting an intermediate frequency (IF) signal to an RF signal, and/or down-converting an RF signal to an intermediate frequency (IF) signal. there is. For example, the local oscillator 580 may have a structure of a phase lock loop (PLL) circuit including a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO).

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 uses a separate reception path (eg, the third reception path 564 of FIG. 5 ) to the first array antenna 500-1 and/or 500-2 and / or by monitoring the second array antennas 510-1 and/or 510-2, the number of wires for electrical connection with the IFIC 376 may be reduced.

According to various embodiments, the CP 374 is configured via the first array antenna 500 - 1 of the first polarization and/or the first array antenna 500 - 2 of the second polarization of the first antenna structure 500 . The second antenna structure 510 may be monitored while performing multiple input multiple output (MIMO) communication with an external device (eg, a base station).

According to various embodiments, the CP 374 communicates with an external device (eg, a base station) through the first array antenna 500 - 1 of the first polarization of the first antenna structure 500 while performing communication with the first antenna The first array antenna 500 - 2 and the second antenna structure 510 of the second polarization of the structure 500 may be monitored.

According to various embodiments, the CP 374 is configured via the second array antenna 510 - 1 of the third polarization and/or the second array antenna 510 - 2 of the fourth polarization of the second antenna structure 510 . The first antenna structure 500 may be monitored while performing multi-antenna communication (MIMO) with an external device (eg, a base station).

According to various embodiments, the CP 374 communicates with an external device (eg, a base station) through the second array antenna 510-1 of the third polarization of the second antenna structure 510 while performing communication with the fourth polarization. The second array antenna 510 - 2 and the first antenna structure 500 may be monitored.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2 ) forms a first polarization and/or a second polarization perpendicular to the first polarization, and includes a plurality of first antenna elements. A first antenna structure (eg, the first antenna structure 320 of FIG. 3A , FIG. 3A or the first antenna elements 422 of FIG. 4A ) The first antenna structure 420 of 4a or the first antenna structure 500 of FIG. 5) forms a third polarization and/or a fourth polarization perpendicular to the third polarization, and includes a plurality of second antenna elements ( Example: a second antenna structure (eg, second antenna structure 350 in FIG. 3A , in FIG. 4A ) including second antenna elements 352 of FIG. 3A or second antenna elements 452 of FIG. 4A ) the second antenna structure 450 or the second antenna structure 510 of FIG. 5 ); and a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive a radio frequency signal via the first antenna structure and the second antenna structure (eg, the wireless communication circuit 330 of FIGS. 3A, 4A, or 5); , the wireless communication circuit is configured to amplify the power of a first radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the first polarization of the first antenna structure, and a first radio received through the first polarization of the first antenna structure a first front-end circuit (eg, the first front-end circuit 520 of FIG. 5) for low-noise amplifying the frequency reception signal; Amplifying the power of a second radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the third polarization of the second antenna structure, and low-noise amplifying a second radio frequency reception signal received through the third polarization of the second antenna structure a second front-end circuit (eg, the third front-end circuit 524 of FIG. 5); Amplifying the power of a third radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the second polarization of the first antenna structure, and low-noise amplifying a third radio frequency reception signal received through the second polarization of the first antenna structure a third front-end circuit (eg, the second front-end circuit 522 of FIG. 5 ); Amplifying the power of a fourth radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the fourth polarization of the second antenna structure, and low-noise amplifying a fourth radio frequency reception signal received through the fourth polarization of the second antenna structure a fourth front-end circuit (eg, fourth front-end circuit 526 of FIG. 5); The first radio frequency transmission signal or the second radio frequency transmission signal generated by up-converting a transmission signal input through a first input/output port (eg, the first input/output port 540 of FIG. 5 ) of the wireless communication circuit a first transmission path (eg, a first transmission path 542 in FIG. 5 ) for outputting to the first front-end circuit or the second front-end circuit; A first reception path for down-converting the first radio frequency reception signal or the second radio frequency reception signal output from the first front end circuit or the second front end circuit and outputting it to the first input/output port (eg: The third generated by up-converting a transmission signal input through the first reception path 544 of FIG. 5) and the second input/output port of the wireless communication circuit (eg, the second input/output port 550 of FIG. 5) a second transmission path for outputting the radio frequency transmission signal or the fourth radio frequency transmission signal to the third front-end circuit or the fourth front-end circuit (eg, the second transmission path 552 in FIG. 5); A second reception path for down-converting the third radio frequency reception signal or the fourth radio frequency reception signal output from the third front end circuit or the fourth front end circuit and outputting it to the second input/output port (eg: 5), and the first radio frequency reception signal output from the first front-end circuit, the second front-end circuit, the third front-end circuit, or the fourth front-end circuit , Down-converting the second radio frequency reception signal, the third radio frequency reception signal, or the fourth radio frequency reception signal and outputting it to an output port of the wireless communication circuit (eg, the output port 560 in FIG. 5) It may include a third reception path (eg, the third reception path 564 of FIG. 5 ).

According to various embodiments, the first antenna structure may include a first substrate (eg, the first printed circuit board 310 of FIG. 3A ); and the plurality of first antenna elements disposed on the first substrate to form a beam in a first direction, wherein the second antenna structure includes a second substrate (eg, a second printed circuit board 340 of FIG. 3A ). )); and the plurality of second antenna elements disposed on the second substrate to form a beam in a second direction different from the first direction.

According to various embodiments, the first substrate may include a first surface (eg, the first surface 311 of FIG. 3A ), and a second surface (eg, the second surface of FIG. 3A ) facing in a direction opposite to the first surface. surface 312), wherein the plurality of first antenna elements may be disposed on the first surface, and the wireless communication circuit may be disposed on the second surface.

According to various embodiments, a housing; and a third board (eg, a third printed circuit board 370 of FIG. 3B or a third printed circuit board 470 of FIG. 4A) disposed in the inner space of the housing, wherein the wireless communication circuit comprises: It is disposed on the third substrate, and may be electrically connected to the first antenna structure and the second antenna structure.

According to various embodiments, at least one processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1 , communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 , CP 374 of FIG. 5A , or AP 372 of FIG. 5A ) is further added. Including, wherein the at least one processor, when transmitting and/or receiving the signal of the first polarization and/or the second polarization of the first antenna structure, the down-converted second received through the output port The third polarization and/or the fourth polarization of the second antenna structure may be monitored based on the radio frequency received signal or the fourth radio frequency received signal.

According to various embodiments, a switch (eg, the thirteenth switch of FIG. 5 ) connecting the output port and the first front-end circuit, the second front-end circuit, the third front-end circuit, or the fourth front-end circuit (582c)), wherein the at least one processor is configured to: the second front end circuit or the fourth front end circuit for monitoring the third polarization and/or the fourth polarization of the second antenna structure may control the switch to be selectively connected to the output circuit.

According to various embodiments, it further comprises at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is provided through the output port when transmitting and/or receiving the signal of the first polarization of the first antenna structure. The second polarization of the first antenna structure and the third polarization of the second antenna structure based on the down-converted second radio frequency reception signal, the third radio frequency reception signal, or the fourth radio frequency reception signal and/or monitor the fourth polarization.

According to various embodiments, further comprising a switch connecting the output port and the first front-end circuit, the second front-end circuit, the third front-end circuit, or the fourth front-end circuit, wherein the at least one The processor is configured to: the second front end circuitry, the third front end circuitry or the The switch may be controlled to selectively connect a fourth front end circuit to the output circuit.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit is disposed on the first transmission path and up-converts a transmission signal input through the first input/output port to transmit the first radio frequency transmission signal or the second radio frequency transmission signal a first mixer for generating a signal (eg, first mixer 572a in FIG. 5), and a first transmit buffer storing the output of the first mixer (eg, first transmit buffer 576a in FIG. 5); and a second mixer (eg, in FIG. 5), and a second transmission buffer (eg, the second transmission buffer 576b of FIG. 5) for storing the output of the second mixer may be further included.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit may include a first reception buffer (eg, the first reception buffer 578a in FIG. 5 ) disposed on the first reception path and the first reception buffer through the first reception buffer. a third mixer (eg, the second mixer 574a of FIG. 5 ) for down-converting the first radio frequency reception signal or the second radio frequency reception circuit provided from the front end circuit or the second front end circuit; A second reception buffer (eg, the second reception buffer 578b in FIG. 5 ) disposed on a second reception path and the second reception buffer received from the third front-end circuit or the fourth front-end circuit a fourth mixer (eg, the fourth mixer 574b of FIG. 5 ) for down-converting the third radio frequency received signal or the fourth radio frequency received signal, and a third receive buffer disposed on the third receive path ( Example: the third receiving buffer 578c of FIG. 5) and the third receiving buffer provided from the first front-end circuit, the second front-end circuit, the third front-end circuit, or the fourth front-end circuit A fifth mixer for down-converting the first radio frequency reception signal, the second radio frequency reception circuit, the third radio frequency reception signal, or the fourth radio frequency reception signal (eg, a fifth mixer 574c in FIG. 5 ) may further include.

7 is another example of a structure of a wireless communication circuit in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 8A is another example for monitoring a second array antenna in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 8B is another example for monitoring a first array antenna in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 of FIG. 7 may be at least partially similar to the third RFIC 226 of FIG. 2 , or may include other embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 7 , according to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 includes a first antenna structure 700 (eg, the first antenna structure 320 of FIG. 3A or the first antenna structure 420 of FIG. 4A ). ) a first RFFE 720 (eg, a third RFFE 236 in FIG. 2 ) and a second antenna structure 710 (eg, a second antenna in FIG. 3A ) for processing an RF signal transmitted and/or received via a second RFFE 722 (eg, the third RFFE 236 of FIG. 2 ) for processing RF signals transmitted and/or received via the structure 350 or the second antenna structure 450 of FIG. 4A ); may include For example, the first antenna structure 700 is a first array antenna, and includes a plurality of antenna elements disposed to form a directional beam (eg, the first antenna elements 322 of FIG. 3A or the first antenna of FIG. 4A ) elements 422 ). For example, the second antenna structure 710 is a second array antenna, and includes a plurality of antenna elements (eg, the second antenna elements 352 of FIG. 3A or the second antenna of FIG. 4A ) arranged to form a directional beam. elements 452).

According to various embodiments, the first RFFE 720 (eg, the third RFFE 236 of FIG. 2 ) is an RF transmitted and/or received via a first array antenna (eg, the first antenna structure 700 ). signal can be processed. According to an embodiment, the first RFFE 720 includes a plurality of first antenna elements (eg, FIG. A plurality of RF chains (eg, a first RF chain) for processing an RF signal transmitted and/or received via the first antenna elements 322 of 3a or the first antenna elements 422 of FIG. 4a 720a), a second RF chain 720b, a third RF chain 720c, and/or a fourth RF chain 720d). For example, the first RFFE 720 of FIG. 7 may operate similarly to the first RFFE 520 of FIG. 5 . Accordingly, in order to avoid overlapping description with the first RFFE 520 , a detailed description of the first RFFE 720 will be omitted.

According to various embodiments, the second RFFE 722 (eg, the third RFFE 236 of FIG. 2 ) is an RF transmitted and/or received via a second array antenna (eg, the second antenna structure 710 ). signal can be processed. According to an embodiment, the second RFFE 722 includes a plurality of second antenna elements (eg, FIG. A plurality of RF chains (eg, a first RF chain (eg, a first RF chain) for processing an RF signal transmitted and/or received via the second antenna elements 352 of 3A or the second antenna elements 452 of FIG. 4A ). 722a), a second RF chain 722b, a third RF chain 722c, and/or a fourth RF chain 722d). For example, the second RFFE 722 of FIG. 7 may operate similarly to the first RFFE 520 of FIG. 5 . Accordingly, in order to avoid overlapping description with the first RFFE 520 , a detailed description of the second RFFE 722 will be omitted.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 may include a first input/output port 740 and a first output port 760 . According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 includes a first input/output port 740 and a first transmission path 742 and a first input/output port 740 between the first RFFE 720 and the second RFFE 722 . ) and a first receive path 744 between the first RFFE 720 and a second receive path 764 between the first output port 760 and the second RFFE 722 .

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 up-converts a transmission signal (eg, an IF signal) input through the first input/output port 740 to the first RFFE 720 through the first transmission path 742 . ) or may be output to the second RFFE 722 . According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 transmits a signal through the first array antenna (eg, the first antenna structure 700) as shown in FIG. 8A ( 800 ), the third switch 770a Through , the first input/output port 740 and the first transmission path 742 may be connected. The first mixer 772a receives a transmission signal (eg, an IF signal) input from the first input/output port 740 through the third switch 770a based on the first local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 780 . It can up-convert to the first RF signal. The first RF signal up-converted by the first mixer 772a may be input to the first RFFE 720 through the first transmission buffer 776a, the fourth switch 782a, and the fifth switch 784a. As an example, the fourth switch 782a and/or the fifth switch 784a transmits a signal through the first array antenna (eg, the first antenna structure 700) 800, the CP 374 ( Alternatively, the first transmit path 742 may be connected to the first RFFE 720 based on the control of the AP 372 (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ). there is.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 transmits a signal through the second array antenna (eg, the second antenna structure 710) as shown in FIG. 8B (830), the third switch (770a) Through , the first input/output port 740 and the first transmission path 742 may be connected. The first mixer 772a receives a transmission signal (eg, an IF signal) input from the first input/output port 740 through the third switch 770a based on the second local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 780 . It can up-convert to a second RF signal. The second RF signal up-converted by the first mixer 772a may be input to the second RFFE 722 through the first transmission buffer 776a, the fourth switch 782a, and the sixth switch 784b. As an example, the fourth switch 782a and/or the sixth switch 784b transmits a signal through the second array antenna (eg, the second antenna structure 710) (830), the CP (374) ( Alternatively, the first transmit path 742 may be connected to the second RFFE 722 based on the control of the AP 372 (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ). there is.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 may down-convert the RF signal provided from the first RFFE 720 and output it to the first input/output port 740 through the first reception path 744 . According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 receives a signal through the first array antenna (eg, the first antenna structure 700 ) as shown in FIG. 8A ( 810 ), the third switch 770a The first input/output port 740 and the first reception path 744 may be connected through the . The second mixer 774a has a third input from the first RFFE 720 through the fifth switch 784a and the first reception buffer 778a based on the third local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 780 . RF signals can be down-converted. A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the second mixer 774a may be output to the first input/output port 740 through the third switch 770a. As an example, the fifth switch 784a receives a signal through the first array antenna (eg, the first antenna structure 700) 810, the CP 374 (or the AP 372) (eg: The first receive path 744 may be connected to the first RFFE 720 based on the control of the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 .

According to various embodiments, the CP 374 (or the AP 372) transmits and/or receives a signal through a first array antenna (eg, the first antenna structure 700) as shown in FIG. 8A ( 800 and/or 810 , the wireless communication circuit 330 may be controlled to monitor the second array antenna (eg, the second antenna structure 710 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 monitors the second array antenna (eg, the second antenna structure 710) in the CP 374 (or the AP 372), as shown in FIG. 8A ( 820), the fourth RF signal input from the second RFFE 722 may be down-converted through the third mixer 774b. For example, the third mixer 774b is input from the second RFFE 722 through the sixth switch 784b and the second receive buffer 778b based on the fourth local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 780 . The fourth RF signal may be down-converted. A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the third mixer 774b may be output to the first output port 760 . For example, when the sixth switch 784b monitors the second array antenna (eg, the second antenna structure 710 ) 820 , the CP 374 (or the AP 372 ) (eg, in FIG. 1 ) The second receive path 764 may be connected to the second RFFE 722 under the control of the processor 120 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 . The CP 374 (or the AP 372 ) is based on a signal related to the second array antenna (eg, the second antenna structure 710 ) provided through the first output port 760 , the second array antenna (eg, the second antenna structure 710 ). : It is possible to check the received signal strength or communication quality of the second antenna structure 710).

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 may down-convert the RF signal received from the second RFFE 722 and output it to the first output port 760 through the second reception path 764 . According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 receives a signal through the second array antenna (eg, the second antenna structure 710 ) as shown in FIG. 8B ( 840 ), the third mixer 774b It is possible to down-convert the fourth RF signal input from the second RFFE 722 through . For example, the third mixer 774b is input from the second RFFE 722 through the sixth switch 784b and the second receive buffer 778b based on the fourth local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 780 . The fourth RF signal may be down-converted. A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the third mixer 774b may be output to the first output port 760 . As an example, the sixth switch 784b receives a signal through the second array antenna (eg, the second antenna structure 710) (840), the CP 374 (or the AP 372) (eg: The second receive path 764 may be connected to the second RFFE 722 under the control of the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 .

According to various embodiments, when the CP 374 (or AP 372) transmits and/or receives a signal through the second array antenna (eg, the second antenna structure 710), as shown in FIG. 8B ( 830 and/or 840 , the wireless communication circuit 330 may be controlled for monitoring of the first array antenna (eg, the first antenna structure 700 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 monitors the first array antenna (eg, the first antenna structure 700) in the CP 374 (or the AP 372), as shown in FIG. 8B ( 850) and the third switch 770a may connect the first input/output port 740 and the first reception path 744 to each other. The second mixer 774a has a third input from the first RFFE 720 through the fifth switch 784a and the first reception buffer 778a based on the third local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 780 . RF signals can be down-converted. A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the second mixer 774a may be output to the first input/output port 740 through the third switch 770a. As an example, the fifth switch 784a receives a signal through the first array antenna (eg, the first antenna structure 700) 850, the CP 374 (or the AP 372) (eg: The first receive path 744 may be connected to the first RFFE 720 based on the control of the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 . The CP 374 (or AP 372) is based on a signal related to the first array antenna (eg, the first antenna structure 700) provided through the first input/output port 740 (eg, the first array antenna) : It is possible to check the received signal strength or communication quality of the first antenna structure 700).

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 includes a transmission path (eg, a first array antenna (eg, the first antenna structure 700 ) and a second array antenna (eg, the second antenna structure 710 )) of a transmission path (eg: wireless communication circuitry for monitoring a first array antenna (eg, first antenna structure 700 ) or a second array antenna (eg, second antenna structure 710 ) by sharing a first transmission path 742 ) The complexity of (330) can be reduced. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a transmission path (eg, a second antenna structure) of a first array antenna (eg, the first antenna structure 700 ) and a second array antenna (eg, the second antenna structure 710 ). By sharing the first transmission path 742 ), the components constituting the transmission paths of the first array antenna (eg, the first antenna structure 700 ) and the second array antenna (eg, the second antenna structure 710 ). (eg mixers and/or buffers) can be reduced.

9 is another example of a structure of a wireless communication circuit in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 of FIG. 9 may be at least partially similar to the third RFIC 226 of FIG. 2 , or may include other embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 9 , according to various embodiments, the first antenna structure 700 (eg, the first antenna structure 320 of FIG. 3A or the first antenna structure 420 of FIG. 4A ) is a first polarized RF It may transmit and/or receive a signal and/or an RF signal of a second polarization perpendicular to the first polarization. For example, FIG. 9 shows a configuration for transmitting and/or receiving a signal of a first polarization in the first antenna structure 700 as a first array antenna 700-1 of a first polarization, and the first antenna structure A configuration for transmitting and/or receiving a signal of the second polarization in 700 may be represented by a first array antenna 700 - 2 of the second polarization. For example, in FIG. 9 , the first array antenna 700-1 of the first polarization and the first array antenna 700-2 of the second polarization are different feeding units in the first antenna structure 700 that is physically one. A configuration for transmitting and/or receiving a signal of a specific polarization may be logically divided for convenience of explanation.

According to various embodiments, the second antenna structure 710 (eg, the second antenna structure 350 of FIG. 3A or the second antenna structure 450 of FIG. 4A ) may provide an RF signal of a third polarization and/or a third An RF signal of a fourth polarization perpendicular to the polarization may be transmitted and/or received. For example, FIG. 9 shows a configuration for transmitting and/or receiving a signal of a third polarization in the second antenna structure 710 as a second array antenna 710 - 1 of a third polarization, and the second antenna structure A configuration for transmitting and/or receiving a signal of the fourth polarization in 710 may be represented by a second array antenna 710 - 2 of the fourth polarization. For example, in FIG. 9 , the second array antenna 710-1 of the third polarization and the second array antenna 710-2 of the fourth polarization of FIG. 9 have different feeding units in the second antenna structure 710 that is physically one. A configuration for transmitting and/or receiving a signal of a specific polarization may be logically divided for convenience of explanation. For example, the third polarized wave may support substantially the same direction as the first polarized wave of the first antenna structure 700 .

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 includes a first RFFE 720 that processes an RF signal transmitted and/or received through the first array antenna 700-1 of a first polarization, and a third polarization A second RFFE 722 that processes an RF signal transmitted and/or received through the second array antenna 710-1, transmitted and/or received through the first array antenna 700-2 of the second polarization It may include a third RFFE 724 for processing an RF signal and a fourth RFFE 726 for processing an RF signal transmitted and/or received through the second array antenna 710-2 of the fourth polarization. For example, the first RFFE 720 , the second RFFE 722 , the third RFFE 724 , and the fourth RFFE 726 of FIG. 9 are the first RFFE 520 and the second RFFE 522 of FIG. 5 . ), the third RFFE 524 and the fourth RFFE 526 may operate similarly. Accordingly, in order to avoid overlapping descriptions with the first RFFE 520 , the second RFFE 522 , the third RFFE 524 and the fourth RFFE 526 , the first RFFE 720 , the second RFFE 722 ) , a detailed description of the third RFFE 724 and the fourth RFFE 726 will be omitted.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 may include a first input/output port 740 , a second input/output port 900 , a first output port 760 , and a second output port 920 . According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 includes a first input/output port 740 and a first transmission path 742 between the first RFFE 720 and the second RFFE 722 , a first input/output port 740 . ) and a first receive path 744 between the first RFFE 720 and a second receive path 764 between the first output port 760 and the second RFFE 722 . For example, using the first transmit path 742 , the first receive path 744 , and the second receive path 764 , the first array antenna 700 - 1 of the first polarization and the second of the third polarization Transmitting and/or receiving an RF signal using the array antenna 710-1, and using the first array antenna 700-1 of the first polarization and/or the second array antenna 710-1 of the third polarization The configuration for monitoring may operate similarly to FIG. 7 . Accordingly, the RF signal is transmitted and/or received using the first array antenna 700-1 of the first polarization and the second array antenna 710-1 of the third polarization, and the first array of the first polarization wave A detailed description of the configuration for monitoring the antenna 700 - 1 and the second array antenna 710 - 1 of the third polarization will be omitted.

According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 330 includes a second input/output port 900 and a second transmission path 902 between the third RFFE 724 and the fourth RFFE 726 , the second input/output port 900 . ) and a third receive path 904 between the third RFFE 724 and/or a fourth receive path 924 between the second output port 920 and the fourth RFFE 726 .

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 up-converts a transmission signal (eg, an IF signal) input through the second input/output port 900 to the third RFFE 724 through the second transmission path 902 . ) or the fourth RFFE 726 . According to an embodiment, when the wireless communication circuit 330 transmits a signal through the first array antenna 700-2 of the second polarization, the second input/output port 900 and the second input/output port 900 through the seventh switch 770b A second transmission path 902 may be connected. The fourth mixer 772b receives a transmission signal (eg, an IF signal) input from the second input/output port 900 through the seventh switch 770b based on the first local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 780 . It can be up-converted to a fifth RF signal. The fifth RF signal up-converted by the fourth mixer 772b may be input to the third RFFE 724 through the second transmission buffer 776b, the eighth switch 782b, and the ninth switch 784c. For example, when the eighth switch 782b and/or the ninth switch 784c transmits a signal through the first array antenna 700-2 of the second polarization, the CP 374 (or the AP 372) ) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ) may connect the second transmission path 902 to the third RFFE 724 .

According to an embodiment, when transmitting a signal through the second array antenna 710-2 of the fourth polarization, the wireless communication circuit 330 transmits a signal to the second input/output port 900 through the seventh switch 770b and A second transmission path 902 may be connected. The fourth mixer 772b receives a transmission signal (eg, an IF signal) input from the second input/output port 900 through the seventh switch 770b based on the second local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 780 . It can up-convert to a second RF signal. The sixth RF signal up-converted by the fourth mixer 772b may be input to the fourth RFFE 726 through the second transmission buffer 776b, the eighth switch 782b, and the tenth switch 784d. For example, when the eighth switch 782b and/or the tenth switch 784d transmits a signal through the second array antenna 710-2 of the fourth polarization, the CP 374 (or the AP 372) ) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 ) may connect the second transmission path 902 to the fourth RFFE 726 .

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 may down-convert the RF signal received from the third RFFE 724 and output it to the second input/output port 900 through the third reception path 904 . According to an exemplary embodiment, when receiving a signal through the first array antenna 700 - 2 of the second polarization, the wireless communication circuit 330 is configured to connect to the second input/output port 900 and the second input/output port 900 through the seventh switch 770b. A third reception path 904 may be connected. The fifth mixer 774c is a seventh input from the third RFFE 724 through the ninth switch 784c and the third reception buffer 778c based on the third local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 780 . RF signals can be down-converted. A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the fifth mixer 774c may be output to the second input/output port 900 through the seventh switch 770b. For example, when receiving a signal through the first array antenna 700-2 of the second polarization, the ninth switch 784c is the CP 374 (or AP 372) (eg, the processor ( 120) or the third receive path 904 may be connected to the third RFFE 724 based on the control of the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2).

According to various embodiments, when the CP 374 (or AP 372 ) transmits and/or receives a signal via the first array antenna 700 - 2 of the second polarization, the second array of the fourth polarization The wireless communication circuit 330 may be controlled for monitoring the antenna 710 - 2 . According to one embodiment, when the wireless communication circuit 330 monitors the second array antenna 710-2 of the fourth polarization in the CP 374 (or the AP 372), the sixth mixer 774d The fourth RF signal input from the fourth RFFE 726 may be down-converted. For example, the sixth mixer 774d is input from the fourth RFFE 726 through the tenth switch 784d and the fourth receiving buffer 778d based on the fourth local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 780 . It is possible to down-convert the 8th RF signal. A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the sixth mixer 774d may be output to the second output port 920 . For example, when the tenth switch 784d monitors the second array antenna 710-2 of the fourth polarization, the CP 374 (or AP 372) (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or The fourth receive path 924 may be connected to the fourth RFFE 726 based on the control of the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 . The CP 374 (or AP 372 ) is a second array antenna of a fourth polarization based on a signal related to the second array antenna 710 - 2 of the fourth polarization provided through the second output port 920 . It is possible to check the received signal strength or communication quality of 710-2.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 may down-convert the RF signal received from the fourth RFFE 726 and output it to the second output port 920 through the fourth reception path 924 . According to an embodiment, when receiving a signal through the second array antenna 710 - 2 of the fourth polarization, the wireless communication circuit 330 receives an input from the fourth RFFE 726 through the sixth mixer 774d. It is possible to down-convert the 8th RF signal. For example, the sixth mixer 774d is input from the fourth RFFE 726 through the tenth switch 784d and the fourth receiving buffer 778d based on the fourth local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 780 . It is possible to down-convert the 8th RF signal. A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the sixth mixer 774d may be output to the second output port 920 . For example, the tenth switch 784d receives a signal through the second array antenna 710-2 of the fourth polarization (840), the CP 374 (or the AP 372) (eg, FIG. 1 ). The fourth receive path 924 may be connected to the fourth RFFE 726 based on the control of the processor 120 of FIG. 2 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 .

According to various embodiments, when the CP 374 (or AP 372 ) transmits and/or receives a signal via the second array antenna 710 - 2 of the fourth polarization, the first array of the second polarization The wireless communication circuit 330 may be controlled for monitoring the antenna 700 - 2 . According to one embodiment, when the wireless communication circuit 330 monitors the first array antenna 700-2 of the second polarization in the CP 374 (or the AP 372), the seventh switch 770b is activated. Through this, the second input/output port 900 and the third reception path 904 may be connected. The fifth mixer 774c is a seventh input from the third RFFE 724 through the ninth switch 784c and the third reception buffer 778c based on the third local oscillation frequency supplied from the local oscillator 780 . RF signals can be down-converted. A signal (eg, an IF signal) down-converted by the fifth mixer 774c may be output to the second input/output port 900 through the seventh switch 770b. As an example, the ninth switch 784c receives a signal through the first array antenna 700-2 of the second polarization 810, the CP 374 (or the AP 372) (eg, FIG. 1 ). The third receive path 904 may be connected to the third RFFE 724 based on the control of the processor 120 of FIG. 2 or the communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 . The CP 374 (or AP 372 ) is a first array antenna of a second polarization based on a signal related to the first array antenna 700 - 2 of a second polarization provided through the second input/output port 900 . It is possible to check the received signal strength or communication quality of 700-2.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit 330 may include a transmission path (eg, a second transmission path) of the first array antenna 700 - 2 of the second polarization and the second array antenna 710 - 2 of the fourth polarization. 902), the complexity of the wireless communication circuit 330 for monitoring the first array antenna 700-2 of the second polarization or the second array antenna 710-2 of the fourth polarization can be reduced. there is. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 transmits the first array antenna 700-2 of the second polarization and the second array antenna 710-2 of the fourth polarization (eg, the second transmission path ( 902)), components constituting the transmission path of the first array antenna 700-2 of the second polarization and the second array antenna 710-2 of the fourth polarization (eg, a mixer and/or a buffer) ) can be reduced.

According to various embodiments, the CP 374 (or the AP 372) is an external device (or through the first array antenna 700-1 of the first polarization and the first array antenna 700-2 of the second polarization) For example: when performing multiple input multiple output (MIMO) with a base station), a signal provided through the first output port 760 and/or the second output port 920 of the wireless communication circuit 330 . Based on the , the second array antenna 710 - 1 of the third polarization and/or the second array antenna 710 - 2 of the fourth polarization may be monitored.

According to various embodiments, the CP 374 (or the AP 372) is connected to an external device ( Example: when performing multi-antenna communication (MIMO) with a base station), based on a signal provided through the first input/output port 740 and/or the second input/output port 900 of the wireless communication circuit 330 , the first The first array antenna 700 - 1 of the polarization and/or the first array antenna 700 - 2 of the second polarization may be monitored.

According to various embodiments, when the CP 374 (or the AP 372) communicates with an external device (eg, a base station) through the first array-made antenna 700-1 of the first polarization, wireless communication The first array antenna 700 - 2 of the second polarization is based on the signal provided through the first output port 760 , the second input/output port 900 , and/or the second output port 920 of the circuit 330 . ), the second array antenna 710 - 1 of the third polarization and/or the second array antenna 710 - 2 of the fourth polarization may be monitored.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 ) includes a plurality of first antenna elements (eg, the first antenna elements 322 of FIG. 3A or the electronic device of FIG. 4A ) A first antenna structure (eg, the first antenna structure 320 of FIG. 3A , the first antenna structure 420 of FIG. 4A , or the first antenna structure 700 of FIG. 7 ) including first antenna elements 422 ). )), a second antenna structure (eg, of FIG. 3A ) including a plurality of second antenna elements (eg, the second antenna elements 352 of FIG. 3A or the second antenna elements 452 of FIG. 4A ). the second antenna structure 350 , the second antenna structure 450 of FIG. 4A or the second antenna structure 710 of FIG. 7 ); and a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive a radio frequency signal via the first antenna structure and the second antenna structure (eg, the wireless communication circuit 330 of FIGS. 3A, 4A, 7 or 9). including, wherein the wireless communication circuit amplifies the power of a first radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the first antenna structure, and low-noise amplifies the first radio frequency reception signal received through the first antenna structure a first front-end circuit (eg, first front-end circuit 720 of FIG. 7 or 9); A second front-end circuit for amplifying the power of a second radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the second antenna structure and low-noise amplifying a second radio frequency reception signal received through the second antenna structure (eg, FIG. 7 ) or the second front end circuit 722 of FIG. 9); The first radio frequency transmission signal or the second radio signal generated by up-converting a transmission signal input through a first input/output port (eg, the first input/output port 740 of FIG. 7 or FIG. 9 ) of the wireless communication circuit a first transmission path for outputting a frequency transmission signal to the first front-end circuit or the second front-end circuit (eg, a first transmission path 742 in FIG. 7 or 9); a first reception path (eg, the first reception path 744 of FIG. 7 or FIG. 9) for down-converting the first radio frequency reception signal output from the first front-end circuit and outputting it to the first input/output port; and a first output port (eg, the first output port 760 of FIG. 7 or FIG. 9) of the wireless communication circuit for down-converting the second radio frequency reception signal output from the second front end circuit It may include a second reception path (eg, the second reception path 764 of FIG. 7 or 9 ).

According to various embodiments, at least one processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1 , communication processor 212 or 214 of FIG. 2 , CP 374 of FIG. 5A , or AP 372 of FIG. 5A ) is further added. The at least one processor, when transmitting and/or receiving a signal through the first antenna structure, is based on the down-converted second radio frequency reception signal provided through the first output port. A second antenna structure may be monitored.

According to various embodiments, the first antenna structure forms a first polarization and/or a second polarization perpendicular to the first polarization through the plurality of first antenna elements, and the second antenna structure comprises: A third polarized wave and/or a fourth polarized wave perpendicular to the third polarized wave may be formed through the plurality of second antenna elements.

According to various embodiments, the first front-end circuit is configured to amplify the power of the first radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the first polarization of the first antenna structure, and to amplify the power of the first radio frequency transmission signal of the first antenna structure. Low-noise amplification of the first radio frequency reception signal received through polarization, and the second front-end circuit amplifies power of the second radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the third polarization of the second antenna structure and low-noise amplification of the second radio frequency reception signal received through the third polarization of the second antenna structure.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit is configured to amplify the power of a third radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the second polarization of the first antenna structure, and through the second polarization of the first antenna structure a third front-end circuit (eg, the third front-end circuit 724 of FIG. 9) for low-noise amplifying the received third radio frequency reception signal; Amplifying the power of a fourth radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the fourth polarization of the second antenna structure, and low-noise amplifying a fourth radio frequency reception signal received through the fourth polarization of the second antenna structure a fourth front-end circuit (eg, fourth front-end circuit 726 of FIG. 9 ); The third radio frequency transmission signal or the fourth radio frequency transmission signal generated by up-converting a transmission signal input through a second input/output port (eg, the second input/output port 900 of FIG. 9 ) of the wireless communication circuit a second transmission path (eg, the second transmission path 902 in FIG. 9 ) for outputting to the third front-end circuit or the fourth front-end circuit; a third reception path (eg, the third reception path 904 in FIG. 9 ) for down-converting the third radio frequency reception signal output from the third front-end circuit and outputting it to the second input/output port; and 4 A fourth reception path (eg, a second output port 920 in FIG. 9 ) for down-converting the fourth radio frequency reception signal output from the front-end circuit and outputting it to a second output port (eg, the second output port 920 of FIG. 9 ) : A fourth reception path 924 of FIG. 9) may be further included.

According to various embodiments, the first antenna structure may include a first substrate (eg, the first printed circuit board 310 of FIG. 3A ); and the plurality of first antenna elements disposed on the first substrate to form a beam in a first direction, wherein the second antenna structure includes a second substrate (eg, a second printed circuit board 340 of FIG. 3A ). )); and the plurality of second antenna elements disposed on the second substrate to form a beam in a second direction different from the first direction.

According to various embodiments, the first substrate may include a first surface (eg, the first surface 311 of FIG. 3A ), and a second surface (eg, the second surface of FIG. 3A ) facing in a direction opposite to the first surface. surface 312), wherein the plurality of first antenna elements may be disposed on the first surface, and the wireless communication circuit may be disposed on the second surface.

According to various embodiments, a housing; and a third board (eg, a third printed circuit board 370 of FIG. 3B or a third printed circuit board 470 of FIG. 4A) disposed in the inner space of the housing, wherein the wireless communication circuit comprises: It is disposed on the third substrate, and may be electrically connected to the first antenna structure and the second antenna structure.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit is disposed on the first transmission path and up-converts a transmission signal input through the first input/output terminal to transmit the first radio frequency transmission signal or the second radio frequency transmission signal A first mixer that generates a signal (eg, the first mixer 772a of FIG. 7 or FIG. 9), and a transmit buffer that stores the output of the first mixer (eg, the first transmit buffer of FIG. 7 or 9) 776a)) may further include.

According to various embodiments, the wireless communication circuit may perform a first reception buffer (eg, the first reception buffer 778a of FIG. 7 or FIG. 9 ) disposed on the first reception path and the first reception buffer through the first reception buffer. A second mixer (eg, the second mixer 774a of FIG. 7 or 9) for down-converting the first radio frequency reception signal received from the first front-end circuit, and a second receiver disposed on the second reception path 2 receiving buffer (eg, the second receiving buffer 778b of FIG. 7 or 9) and a third down-converting the second radio frequency reception signal received from the second front-end circuit through the second reception buffer A mixer (eg, the third mixer 774b of FIG. 7 or 9 ) may be further included.

The embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the present specification and drawings are merely provided for specific examples in order to easily explain the technical contents according to the embodiments of the present invention and to help the understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, and to limit the scope of the embodiments of the present invention It's not what you want to do. Therefore, in the scope of various embodiments of the present invention, in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, it should be construed that all changes or modifications derived from the technical ideas of various embodiments of the present invention are included in the scope of various embodiments of the present invention.

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In an electronic device,
a first antenna structure comprising a plurality of first antenna elements forming a first polarization and/or a second polarization perpendicular to the first polarization;
a second antenna structure forming a third polarization and/or a fourth polarization perpendicular to the third polarization, the second antenna structure including a plurality of second antenna elements; and
a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive radio frequency signals via the first antenna structure and the second antenna structure;
The wireless communication circuit,
Amplifying the power of a first radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the first polarization of the first antenna structure, and low-noise amplifying the first radio frequency reception signal received through the first polarization of the first antenna structure a first front-end circuit;
Amplifying the power of a second radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the third polarization of the second antenna structure, and low-noise amplifying a second radio frequency reception signal received through the third polarization of the second antenna structure a second front-end circuit;
Amplifying the power of a third radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the second polarization of the first antenna structure, and low-noise amplifying a third radio frequency reception signal received through the second polarization of the first antenna structure a third front-end circuit;
Amplifying the power of a fourth radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the fourth polarization of the second antenna structure, and low-noise amplifying a fourth radio frequency reception signal received through the fourth polarization of the second antenna structure a fourth front-end circuit;
The first radio frequency transmission signal or the second radio frequency transmission signal generated by up-converting a transmission signal input through the first input/output port of the wireless communication circuit is converted into the first front-end circuit or the second front-end circuit a first transmission path outputting to ;
a first reception path for down-converting the first radio frequency reception signal or the second radio frequency reception signal output from the first front end circuit or the second front end circuit and outputting it to the first input/output port;
The third radio frequency transmission signal or the fourth radio frequency transmission signal generated by up-converting the transmission signal input through the second input/output port of the wireless communication circuit is converted into the third front-end circuit or the fourth front-end circuit a second transmission path outputting to ;
a second reception path for down-converting the third radio frequency reception signal or the fourth radio frequency reception signal output from the third front end circuit or the fourth front end circuit and outputting it to the second input/output port; and
The first radio frequency reception signal, the second radio frequency reception signal, the third radio output from the first front end circuit, the second front end circuit, the third front end circuit or the fourth front end circuit and a third reception path for down-converting a frequency reception signal or the fourth radio frequency reception signal and outputting the down-converted signal to an output port of the wireless communication circuit.
The method of claim 1,
The first antenna structure,
a first substrate; and
and the plurality of first antenna elements disposed on the first substrate to form a beam in a first direction.
3. The method of claim 2,
The second antenna structure,
a second substrate; and
and the plurality of second antenna elements disposed on the second substrate to form a beam in a second direction different from the first direction.
4. The method of claim 3,
The first substrate includes a first surface and a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface,
The plurality of first antenna elements are disposed on the first surface,
The wireless communication circuit is an electronic device disposed on the second surface.
4. The method of claim 3,
housing; and
and a third substrate disposed in the inner space of the housing,
The wireless communication circuit is disposed on the third substrate and is electrically connected to the first antenna structure and the second antenna structure.
The method of claim 1,
It further comprises at least one processor,
The at least one processor provides the first radio frequency transmission signal to the first front-end circuit through the first transmission path, and the first radio frequency transmission signal output from the first front-end circuit through the first reception path. 1 down-converts a radio frequency reception signal and outputs it to the first input/output port, and provides the third radio frequency transmission signal to the third front-end circuit through the second transmission path, and through the second reception path When down-converting the third radio frequency reception signal output from the third front-end circuit and outputting it to the second input/output port, the second front-end circuit or the fourth front-end circuit received through the output port An electronic device for monitoring the third polarization of the second antenna structure or the fourth polarization of the second antenna structure based on the second radio frequency reception signal or the fourth radio frequency reception signal output from
7. The method of claim 6,
a switch connecting the output port and the first front-end circuit, the second front-end circuit, the third front-end circuit, or the fourth front-end circuit;
It further comprises at least one processor,
and controlling the switch to selectively connect the second front end circuit or the fourth front end circuit to the output circuit.
The method of claim 1,
It further comprises at least one processor,
The at least one processor provides the first radio frequency transmission signal to the first front-end circuit through the first transmission path, and the first radio frequency transmission signal output from the first front-end circuit through the first reception path. 1 When a radio frequency reception signal is down-converted and output to the first input/output port, the second front-end circuit, the third front-end circuit, or the fourth front-end circuit provided through the output port A second radio frequency reception signal The third polarization of the second antenna structure, the second polarization of the first antenna structure or the second antenna based on the third radio frequency reception signal or the fourth radio frequency reception signal An electronic device for monitoring the fourth polarization of a structure.
9. The method of claim 8,
a switch connecting the output port and the first front-end circuit, the second front-end circuit, the third front-end circuit, or the fourth front-end circuit;
It further comprises at least one processor,
and controlling the switch to selectively connect the second front end circuit, the third front end circuit, or the fourth front end circuit to the output circuit.
In an electronic device,
a first antenna structure comprising a plurality of first antenna elements;
a second antenna structure including a plurality of second antenna elements; and
a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and/or receive radio frequency signals via the first antenna structure and the second antenna structure;
The wireless communication circuit,
a first front-end circuit for amplifying power of a first radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the first antenna structure and low-noise amplifying a first radio frequency reception signal received through the first antenna structure;
a second front-end circuit for amplifying power of a second radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the second antenna structure and low-noise amplifying a second radio frequency reception signal received through the second antenna structure;
The first radio frequency transmission signal or the second radio frequency transmission signal generated by up-converting a transmission signal input through the first input/output port of the wireless communication circuit is converted into the first front-end circuit or the second front-end circuit a first transmission path outputting to ;
a first reception path for down-converting the first radio frequency reception signal output from the first front-end circuit and outputting it to the first input/output port; and
and a second reception path for outputting the second radio frequency reception signal output from the second front end circuit to a first output port of the wireless communication circuit for down-converting.
11. The method of claim 10,
It further comprises at least one processor,
The at least one processor provides the first radio frequency transmission signal to the first front-end circuit through the first transmission path, and the first radio frequency transmission signal output from the first front-end circuit through the first reception path. When the first RF reception signal is down-converted and output to the first input/output port, the second RF reception signal is output from the second front-end circuit provided through the first output port. An electronic device for monitoring the antenna structure.
11. The method of claim 10,
The first antenna structure forms a first polarized wave and/or a second polarized wave perpendicular to the first polarized wave through the plurality of first antenna elements,
The second antenna structure is configured to form a third polarized wave and/or a fourth polarized wave perpendicular to the third polarized wave through the plurality of second antenna elements.
13. The method of claim 12,
The first front-end circuit is configured to amplify the power of the first radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted via the first polarization of the first antenna structure, and to amplify the power of the first radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted via the first polarization of the first antenna structure. Low-noise amplification of the first radio frequency reception signal;
The second front-end circuit is configured to amplify the power of the second radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the third polarization of the second antenna structure, and amplify the power of the second radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the third polarization of the second antenna structure. An electronic device for low-noise amplifying a second radio frequency received signal.
14. The method of claim 13,
The wireless communication circuit,
Amplifying the power of a third radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the second polarization of the first antenna structure, and low-noise amplifying a third radio frequency reception signal received through the second polarization of the first antenna structure a third front-end circuit;
Amplifying the power of a fourth radio frequency transmission signal to be transmitted through the fourth polarization of the second antenna structure, and low-noise amplifying a fourth radio frequency reception signal received through the fourth polarization of the second antenna structure a fourth front-end circuit;
The third radio frequency transmission signal or the fourth radio frequency transmission signal generated by up-converting the transmission signal input through the second input/output port of the wireless communication circuit is converted into the third front-end circuit or the fourth front-end circuit a second transmission path outputting to ;
a third reception path for down-converting the third radio frequency reception signal output from the third front end circuit and outputting it to the second input/output port; and
and a fourth reception path for outputting the fourth radio frequency reception signal output from the fourth front end circuit to a second output port of the wireless communication circuit for down-converting.
11. The method of claim 10,
The first antenna structure,
a first substrate; and
and the plurality of first antenna elements disposed on the first substrate to form a beam in a first direction.
16. The method of claim 15,
The second antenna structure,
a second substrate; and
and the plurality of second antenna elements disposed on the second substrate to form a beam in a second direction different from the first direction.
17. The method of claim 16,
The first substrate includes a first surface and a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface,
The plurality of first antenna elements are disposed on the first surface,
The wireless communication circuit is an electronic device disposed on the second surface.
17. The method of claim 16,
housing; and
and a third substrate disposed in the inner space of the housing,
The wireless communication circuit is disposed on the third substrate and is electrically connected to the first antenna structure and the second antenna structure.
11. The method of claim 10,
The wireless communication circuit is disposed on the first transmission path and up-converts a transmission signal input through the first input/output terminal to generate the first radio frequency transmission signal or the second radio frequency transmission signal. The electronic device further comprising: a mixer; and a transmit buffer configured to store an output of the first mixer.
11. The method of claim 10,
The wireless communication circuit includes a first reception buffer disposed on the first reception path and a second mixer for down-converting the first RF reception signal received from the first front-end circuit through the first reception buffer. and
The electronic device further comprising: a second reception buffer disposed on the second reception path; and a third mixer for down-converting the second radio frequency reception signal received from the second front-end circuit through the second reception buffer. .

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