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- Various embodiments relate to an electronic device including an antenna.
- the electronic device may transmit and/or receive a radio frequency (RF) signal including a voice signal or data (eg, a message, photo, video, music file, or game) using an antenna.
- RF radio frequency
- the electronic device may include a foldable electronic device.
- the housing of the foldable electronic device may include a first part, a second part, and a connection part coupled between the first part and the second part.
- a foldable electronic device that can be folded or unfolded around a connection part may provide portability and usability to a user.
- An operating environment of the antenna of the foldable electronic device may vary according to an angle at which the first part and the second part are formed around the connection part.
- the foldable electronic device may include a first antenna formed as a part of a metal frame of a first part and a second antenna formed as a part of a metal frame of a second part, wherein the first antenna and the second antenna As the distance increases, the efficiency of the first antenna and/or the second antenna may decrease due to mutual interference.
- the ground plane of the electronic device that can be folded in response to the folding operation of the foldable electronic device may also be operated as a radiation element of the antenna, the operating environment of the antenna may vary depending on the distribution of current flowing in the ground plane. there is.
- FIG. 17 illustrates a ground current distribution of an antenna of an electronic device.
- the ground current distribution of the electronic device may include a J1 mode, a J2 mode, and/or a J4 mode.
- the rectangular shape of the ground shown in FIG. 17 may be substantially the same as or similar to the shape of the foldable electronic device in an unfolded state.
- the foldable electronic device may be capable of folding based on the folding axis (A) or the folding axis (B).
- the first part disposed on one side of the central axis and the second part disposed on the other side of the central axis may face each other.
- the ground current distribution when the directions of the current flowing through the folded first part and the second part are the same, it is called an antenna mode, or the directions of the current flowing through the first part and the second part are opposite to each other It may be referred to as a transmission line mode.
- a transmission line mode in which currents of the first part and the second part flow in opposite directions in the folded state may be formed.
- a foldable electronic device having a structure folded with respect to the folding axis (A) has an antenna mode in the folded state, but in the J2 mode, a foldable electronic device having a structure folded based on the folding axis (A)
- the device can be formed in a transmission line mode in a folded state.
- Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device capable of improving antenna performance by operating in an antenna mode in a folded state.
- a housing a first antenna including a first portion of the first part, a second antenna including a second portion of the second part, and the first of the first antenna a power distribution circuit electrically connected to a point through a first path and electrically connected to the second point of the second antenna through a second path longer than the first path, the first through the power distribution circuit
- An antenna and a wireless communication circuit electrically connected to the second antenna, and at least one disposed in at least one of the first path and the second path, and configured to adjust a phase of an RF signal provided from the wireless communication circuit
- the housing includes a first part, a second part, and a connecting part disposed between the first part and the second part, wherein the first part is rotatable with respect to the second part
- a first point of the first antenna may correspond to a second point of the second antenna coupled to the connection part and in a state in which the housing is folded.
- a housing a flexible display disposed in a recess formed by the first side member and the second side member, a first antenna including a first portion of the first side member, a second antenna comprising a second portion of the second side member, electrically connected to a first point of the first antenna through a first path, and longer than the first path and a second point of the second antenna
- a power distribution circuit electrically connected through a second path, a wireless communication circuit electrically connected with the first antenna and the second antenna through the power distribution circuit, and a first element disposed in the first path and the a second element disposed in a second path
- the housing includes a first side member, a second side member, and a hinge structure disposed between the first side member and the second side member, the first side member comprising: The side member is coupled to the hinge structure so as to be rotatable with respect to the second side member, the first antenna overlaps the second antenna in the folded state of the housing, and the first point is in the folded state of
- the electronic device may reduce deterioration in the performance of the antenna when the electronic device is folded.
- various effects directly or indirectly identified through this document may be provided.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to another exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 4A illustrates an electronic device in an unfolded state, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 4B illustrates an electronic device in a folded state, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG 5 illustrates an electronic device according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a graph illustrating radiation efficiencies of a first antenna and a second antenna according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 7A illustrates an electronic device according to another exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 7B illustrates an electronic device according to another exemplary embodiment.
- 7C illustrates an electronic device according to another embodiment.
- FIG 8 illustrates an electronic device according to another embodiment.
- FIG 9 illustrates an electronic device according to another embodiment.
- FIG. 10 illustrates an electronic device including a plurality of antennas, according to an embodiment.
- 11A illustrates an electronic device in an unfolded state, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 11B illustrates an electronic device in a folded state, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG 12 illustrates an electronic device according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a graph illustrating radiation efficiencies of a first antenna and a second antenna according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG 14 illustrates a current and electric field distribution when the electronic device 1101 operates in a transmission line mode or an antenna mode according to an embodiment.
- 15A illustrates an electronic device according to an embodiment.
- 15B illustrates an electronic device according to an embodiment.
- 15C illustrates an electronic device according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 16 illustrates an electronic device including a plurality of antennas, according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 17 illustrates a ground current distribution of an antenna of an electronic device.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
- a first network 198 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
- a second network 199 e.g., a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
- 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.
- 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 .
- some of these components are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be
- the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a 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 an embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 stores a command or data received from another component (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) into 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 .
- software eg, a program 140
- the processor 120 stores a command or data received from another component (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) into the volatile memory 132 .
- the processor 120 stores a command or data received from another component (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) into the volatile memory 132 .
- 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).
- the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
- NPU neural processing unit
- an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
- the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
- NPU neural processing unit
- an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
- the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123
- the auxiliary processor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or 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.
- the auxiliary processor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
- the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
- Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which artificial intelligence 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 of the above, but is not limited to the above example.
- the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.
- the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ).
- 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 in 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 an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as a 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.
- the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.
- the audio module 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 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101 . A sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
- an external electronic device eg, a sound output module 155
- a 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, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
- 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 designated 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 ).
- 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.
- HDMI high definition multimedia interface
- USB universal serial bus
- SD card interface Secure Digital Card
- 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 ).
- 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.
- 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 .
- the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
- PMIC power management integrated circuit
- the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
- the 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.
- the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module).
- GNSS global navigation satellite system
- 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).
- a first network 198 eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
- 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).
- a telecommunication network
- the wireless communication module 192 uses the 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)).
- eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
- mMTC massive machine type communications
- URLLC ultra-reliable and low-latency
- the wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example.
- a high frequency band eg, mmWave band
- 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. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna.
- the wireless communication module 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 ).
- 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).
- a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
- loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
- U-plane latency Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less.
- the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
- 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.
- 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 connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
- other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
- RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
- the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
- the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.
- peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
- GPIO general purpose input and output
- SPI serial peripheral interface
- MIPI mobile industry processor interface
- 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 .
- all or part of the operations performed by the electronic device 101 may be executed by one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
- the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
- one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
- One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- the electronic device may be a device 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.
- a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
- a computer device e.g., a laptop, a desktop, a tablet, or a portable multimedia device
- portable medical device e.g., a portable medical device
- camera e.g., a camera
- a wearable device e.g., a smart watch
- a home appliance device e.g., a smart bracelet
- first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may simply be used to distinguish the component from other components in question, and may refer to components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
- module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, for example, and interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit.
- a module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions.
- the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
- ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
- one or more instructions stored in a storage medium may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including
- a processor eg, processor 120
- a device eg, electronic device 101
- the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
- the device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
- 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.
- a signal eg, electromagnetic wave
- the methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided by being included in a computer program product.
- Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
- the computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed online (eg download or upload), directly between smartphones (eg smartphones).
- a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.
- each component eg, a module or a program of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. .
- one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
- a plurality of components eg, a module or a program
- the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
- operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
- an electronic device 101 includes a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) 292 , a power distributor 250 , a first switch 232 , a second switch 234 , and a third It may include a switch 236 , a first antenna 210 , a second antenna 220 , a first element 212 , and/or a second element 222 .
- the electronic device 101 may include a first matching element M1 and/or a second matching element M2.
- a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) 292 , a power divider 250 , a first switch 232 , a second switch 234 , a third switch 236 , and a first element 212 . and/or the second element 222 may be disposed on one printed circuit board.
- a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) 292 , a power divider 250 , a first switch 232 , a second switch 234 , a third switch 236 , and a first element 212 . and the second element 222 may be mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB).
- PCB printed circuit board
- the RFIC 292 may be electrically connected to the first switch 232 through a first feed path (feed 1), and to the third switch 236 through a second feed path (feed 2). may be electrically connected.
- the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 , an application processor (AP), and a communication processor (CP)) includes at least one (eg, the first switch 232) can be controlled.
- the processor may control the first switch 232 , the second switch 234 , or the third switch 236 based on the folded state or the unfolded state of the electronic device 101 .
- the RFIC 292 may convert a baseband signal generated by the processor 120 (eg, a communication processor) into a radio frequency (RF) signal of a specified band during transmission. . In an embodiment, the RFIC 292 may, upon reception, convert an RF signal obtained through the first antenna 210 and/or the second antenna 220 into a baseband signal.
- the processor 120 eg, a communication processor
- RF radio frequency
- the power divider 250 may include a power distribution circuit for distributing power of a signal provided through the RFIC 292 .
- the power divider 250 may branch the signal provided from the RFIC 292 into two signals having an output power 1/2 times the input power, and divide the branched signal into the first path 10 . ) and the second path 20 may be provided.
- the first switch 232 may be electrically connected to the RFIC 292 , the power distributor 250 , and the second switch 234 .
- the first switch 232 may include a double pole single throw (DPST) switch (or switch circuit) that allows the RFIC 292 to selectively electrically connect with the power divider 250 or the second switch 234 .
- DPST double pole single throw
- the first switch 232 may be selectively electrically connected to an electrical path connected to the power distributor 250 or the third path 30 .
- the second switch 234 may be electrically connected to the first switch 232 , the power distributor 250 , and the second antenna 220 .
- the second switch 234 may include a single pole double throw (SPDT) switch (or switch circuit) that allows the second antenna 220 to selectively electrically connect with the power divider 250 or the first switch 232 .
- SPDT single pole double throw
- the third switch 236 may be electrically connected to the RFIC 292 , the power distributor 250 , and the first antenna 210 .
- the third switch 236 may include a double pole single throw (DPST) switch (or switch circuit) that allows the first antenna 210 to selectively electrically connect with the power divider 250 or RFIC 292 . .
- DPST double pole single throw
- the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 may include a radiator for transmitting or receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal to transmit the signal to the RFIC 292 .
- RF radio frequency
- the first antenna 210 may be electrically connected to the power distributor 250 through the first path 10
- the second antenna 220 may be electrically connected through the second path 20 .
- the physical length of the second path 20 may be longer than that of the first path 10 .
- the first antenna 210 is provided from the power distributor 250 through the first path 10 .
- a phase difference between the first signal and the second signal provided to the second antenna 220 through the second path 20 may occur.
- the electronic device may include a first element 212 and/or a second element 222 for adjusting (or compensating for) the phase difference.
- the first element 212 and/or the second element 222 compensates for a phase difference between the first signal and the second signal so that the first signal and the second signal are in-phase. phase) can be established.
- the first element 212 and/or the second element 222 may have a difference within a specified range even if the phases of the first signal and the second signal are not the same.
- the specified range may be from about -45° to about +45°.
- the first element 212 may be disposed in the first electrical path 10 - 1 between the power divider 250 and the third switch 236 .
- the first device 212 may include an inductor having a specified inductance value or a capacitor having a specified capacitance value.
- the second element 222 may be disposed in the third electrical path 20 - 1 between the power divider 250 and the second switch 234 .
- the second element 222 may include an inductor having a specified inductance value or a capacitor having a specified capacitance value.
- the first element 212 in series with the first electrical path 10-1 to increase the phase change. It may include an inductor connected to
- the second element 222 is connected in series to the third electrical path 20-1 in order to reduce the phase change. It may include a connected capacitor.
- the types and element values of the first element 212 and the second element 222 may be determined according to a required phase (or phase difference) of signals provided to the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 . .
- the electronic device 101 may include a first matching element M1 and/or a second matching element M2.
- the first matching element M1 may be disposed in the first path 10 , in the second electrical path 10 - 2 between the third switch 236 and the first antenna 210
- the second matching element M2 may be disposed in the second path 20 , in the fourth electrical path 20 - 2 between the second switch 234 and the second antenna 220 .
- the first matching element M1 may include a lumped element (eg, an RLC element) for tuning (eg, impedance matching and/or resonant frequency adjustment) of the first antenna 210 .
- the second matching element M2 may include a lumped element for tuning the second antenna 220 .
- the operation of the RFIC 292 providing a branched signal to the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 through the power divider 250 is referred to as an array antenna mode.
- the first switch 232 electrically connects the RFIC 292 to the power distributor 250
- the second switch 234 provides power
- the splitter 250 and the second antenna 220 may be electrically connected to each other, and the third switch 236 may be electrically connected to the power splitter 250 and the first antenna 210 .
- the first signal radiated through the first antenna 210 and the second signal radiated through the second antenna 220 may be signals for transmitting substantially the same data.
- the phase of the first signal and the second signal may be substantially the same.
- a phase difference between the first signal and the second signal may be about -45° to about +45°.
- the electronic device 101 operates the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 in the array antenna mode to reduce deterioration in antenna performance when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state. can do it
- the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 when the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 do not need to operate in the array antenna mode (eg, when the electronic device 101 is unfolded), By controlling the first switch 232 , the second switch 234 , and the third switch 236 , the first antenna 210 and/or the second antenna 220 may be used as independent antennas. As described above, a mode in which the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 operate as independent antennas, respectively, is referred to as a default mode.
- the first switch 232 when the electronic device 101 operates in the basic mode, the first switch 232 electrically connects the RFIC 292 and the second switch 234 , and the second switch 234 provides power
- the first switch 232 may be electrically connected to the second antenna 220 without passing through the splitter 250 .
- the third switch 236 may electrically connect the RFIC 292 to the first antenna 210 without going through the power divider 250 . .
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to another exemplary embodiment.
- the electronic device 101 may include a phase shifter 370 .
- the phase shifter 370 includes the power divider 250, the first switch 232, the second switch 234, the third switch 236, and the elements for phase adjustment of FIG. 2 ( Example: It may be understood that the first element 212 and the second element 222 are implemented as a single integrated circuitry (IC).
- the phase shifter 370 is at least one of the power divider 350 , the first to sixth switches SW1 to SW6 , the first element 312 , and/or the third element 322 . may include.
- the power divider 350 may correspond to the power divider 250 of FIG. 2 .
- the first switch SW1 and the fourth switch SW4 may correspond to the first switch 232 of FIG. 2 .
- the third switch SW3 and the fifth switch SW5 may correspond to the second switch 234 of FIG. 2 .
- the second switch SW2 and the sixth switch SW6 may correspond to the third switch 236 of FIG. 2 .
- the first element 312 may be connected in series to the first electrical path 10 - 1 between the power divider 350 and the second switch SW2 .
- the first element 312 may include, for example, a variable capacitor.
- the electronic device 101 may further include a second element 314 .
- the second element 314 may be connected in parallel to the first element 312 in the first electrical path 10 - 1 .
- the second element 314 may include, for example, an inductor.
- the first element 312 and/or the second element 314 may adjust the phase of a signal provided through the first path 10 .
- the third element 322 may be connected in series to the third electrical path 20 - 1 between the power divider 350 and the third switch SW3 .
- the third element 322 may include, for example, a variable capacitor for adjusting a phase of a signal provided to the second path 20 .
- variable capacitance value of the first element 312 and the capacitance value of the third element 322 are transmitted to the first antenna 210 and the second element through the first path 10 and the second path 20 . 2 It may be determined according to the phase (or phase difference) of the signal provided to the antenna 220 .
- the inductance value of the inductor included in the second element 314 is a signal provided to the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 through the first path 10 and the second path 20 . may be determined according to the phase (or phase difference) of .
- the electronic device 101 may further include a fourth element 324 or a fifth element 326 .
- the electronic device 101 in the fourth electrical path 20 - 2 of the second path 20 , the electronic device 101 is connected to the fourth element 324 or the second path ( In the third electrical path 20 - 1 of 20 , a fifth element 326 connected in parallel to the third element 322 may be included.
- the fourth element 324 and/or the fifth element 326 may include, for example, an inductor.
- the fourth element 324 connected in series with the third element 322 may perform more phase compensation than the fifth element 326 connected in parallel.
- FIG. 4A illustrates an electronic device in an unfolded state, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 4B illustrates an electronic device in a folded state, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the electronic device 101 is disposed in a space formed by a foldable housing 400 (hereinafter, “housing” 400 for short) and the housing 400 . It may include a flexible or foldable display 460 (hereinafter, “display” 460 for short).
- the surface on which the display 460 is disposed is defined as the first surface or the front surface of the electronic device 101 .
- the opposite surface of the front surface is defined as the second surface or the rear surface of the electronic device 101 .
- a surface surrounding the space between the front surface and the rear surface is defined as a third surface or a side surface of the electronic device 101 .
- the housing 400 may have a substantially rectangular shape in the unfolded state of FIG. 4A .
- the housing 400 may have a specified width W1 and a specified length L1 that is longer than the specified width W1 .
- the housing 400 may have a specified width W1 and a specified length L1 that is substantially equal to or shorter than the specified width W1.
- the specified width W1 may be the width of the display 460 .
- the housing 400 of the electronic device 101 has a rectangular long edge (eg, an edge in the y-axis direction among edges of the housing 400 of the electronic device 101 in FIG. 4A ) and substantially It can be folded or unfolded based on the parallel folding axis (A).
- the housing 400 may include a first part 401 , a second part 402 , and a connection part 403 .
- the connection part 403 may be disposed between the first part 401 and the second part 402 .
- the connecting portion 403 may be coupled to the first part 401 and the second part 402 , and the first part 401 and/or the second part 402 may be coupled to the connecting portion 403 (or the folding axis A )) can be rotated around
- the first part 401 may include a first side member 4011 and a first rear cover 4013 .
- the second part 402 may include a second side member 4021 and a second rear cover 4023 .
- the first side member 4011 may extend along an edge of the first part 401 and form at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic device 101 .
- the first side member 4011 may include at least one conductive portion formed of a conductive material (eg, metal).
- the conductive portion may act as an antenna radiator for transmitting and/or receiving RF signals.
- the second side member 4021 may form a portion of a side surface of the electronic device 101 , and at least a portion of the second side member 4021 may be formed of a conductive material. It can act as an antenna radiator.
- first side member 4011 and the second side member 4021 may be disposed on both sides about the folding axis A, and may have a substantially symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis A. .
- first side member 4011 and the second side member 4021 have different angles or distances from each other depending on whether the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state. may vary.
- the housing 400 may form a recess for receiving the display 460 .
- the recess may correspond to the shape of the display 460 .
- the sensor area 434 may be formed to have a predetermined area adjacent to one corner of the second part 402 .
- the arrangement, shape, and size of the sensor area 434 are not limited to the illustrated example.
- the sensor area 434 may be provided at another corner of the housing 400 or any area between the top and bottom corners.
- the sensor region 434 may be omitted.
- components disposed in the sensor area 434 may be disposed under the display 460 or disposed at other locations of the housing 400 .
- components for performing various functions embedded in the electronic device 101 are electronically provided through the sensor area 434 or through one or more openings provided in the sensor area 434 . It may be exposed on the front side of the device 101 .
- the components may include various types of sensors.
- the sensor may include, for example, at least one of a front camera, a receiver, and a proximity sensor.
- the first rear cover 4013 may be disposed on the first part 401 on the rear surface of the electronic device 101 .
- the first back cover 4013 may have a substantially rectangular edge.
- the second rear cover 4023 may be disposed on the second part 402 on the rear surface of the electronic device 101 .
- the first rear cover 4013 and the second rear cover 4023 may have a substantially symmetrical shape about the folding axis (A).
- the first back cover 4013 and the second back cover 4023 do not necessarily have symmetrical shapes, and in another embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes the first back cover 4013 and the / or a second rear cover 4023 may be included.
- the first back cover 4013 may be integrally formed with the first side member 4011
- the second back cover 4023 may be integrally formed with the second side member 4021 . there is.
- first back cover 4013 , the second back cover 4023 , the first side member 4011 , and the second side member 4021 may include various components (eg: A printed circuit board (or a battery) may form a space in which it may be disposed.
- one or more components may be disposed or visually exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 101 .
- at least a portion of the sub-display 465 may be visually exposed through at least one area of the first rear cover 4013 .
- the rear camera 480 may be visually exposed through at least one area of the second rear cover 4023 .
- the rear camera 480 may be disposed in an area on the rear side of the electronic device 101 .
- the housing 400 of the electronic device 101 is not limited to the shape and combination shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B , and may be implemented by a combination and/or combination of other shapes or parts.
- connection part 403 may be implemented such that the first part 401 and the second part 402 are mutually rotatable.
- the connection part 403 may include a hinge structure coupled to the first part 401 and the second part 402 .
- the connecting portion 403 is disposed between the first side member 4011 and the second side member 4021, the hinge cover 430 for covering the inner part (eg, the hinge structure) may include
- the hinge cover 430 includes a first side member 4011 and a second side member ( 4021), or may be exposed to the outside.
- the hinge cover 430 when the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state, at least a portion of the hinge cover 430 is covered by the first side member 4011 and the second side member 4021 and is not exposed. it may not be
- the hinge cover 430 when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state, the hinge cover 430 may be exposed to the outside between the first side member 4011 and the second side member 4021 .
- a portion of the hinge cover 430 when the first side member 4011 and the second side member 4021 are in an intermediate state that is folded with a certain angle, a portion of the hinge cover 430 may be It may be partially exposed to the outside between the side member 4011 and the second side member 4021 .
- the exposed area of the hinge cover 430 may be smaller than that in the fully folded state of FIG. 4B .
- the display 460 may be disposed on a space formed by the housing 400 .
- the display 460 may be seated on a recess formed by the housing 400 and form a majority of the front surface of the electronic device 101 .
- the front surface of the electronic device 101 may include a display 460 and a partial area of the first side member 4011 and a partial area of the second side member 4021 adjacent to the display 460 .
- the rear surface of the electronic device 101 includes a first back cover 4013 , a partial region of the first side member 4011 adjacent to the first back cover 4013 , a second back cover 4023 , and a second A partial region of the second side member 4021 adjacent to the rear cover 4023 may be included.
- the display 460 may include a flexible display in which at least a partial area may be deformed into a flat or curved surface.
- the display 460 may include a folding area 463 , a first area 461 , and a second area 462 .
- the folding area 463 may extend along the folding axis A, and the first area 461 is disposed on one side (the left side of the folding area 463 shown in FIG. 1 ) with respect to the folding area 463 .
- the second area 462 may be disposed on the other side (the right side of the folding area 463 shown in FIG. 1 ).
- the first area 461 may be an area disposed on the first part 401
- the second area 462 may be an area disposed on the second part 402 .
- the folding area 463 may be an area disposed on the connection part 403 .
- the division of regions of the display 460 illustrated in FIG. 1 is exemplary, and the display 460 may be divided into a plurality (eg, four or more or two) regions according to a structure or function.
- the regions of the display 460 may be divided by the folding region 463 or the folding axis A, but in another embodiment, the display 460 may have a different folding region (eg, : Regions may be divided based on the folding area 463 of FIG. 11A ) or another folding axis (eg, the folding axis B of FIG. 11A ).
- the first area 461 and the second area 462 may have a symmetrical shape with respect to the folding area 463 .
- the second area 462 may include a notch cut according to the presence of the sensor area 434 , but in other areas, the first area 461 may include the first area 461 .
- the region 461 may have a symmetrical shape.
- the first region 461 and the second region 462 may include a portion having a shape symmetric to each other and a portion having a shape asymmetric to each other.
- the first side member 4011 and the second side member 4021 when the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state (eg, FIG. 1 ), the first side member 4011 and the second side member 4021 form an angle of about 180 degrees and are disposed to face the same direction can be
- the surface of the first area 461 and the surface of the second area 462 of the display 460 may form about 180 degrees with each other and may face substantially the same direction (eg, the front direction of the electronic device).
- the folding area 463 may form the same plane as the first area 461 and the second area 462 .
- the first side member 4011 and the second side member 4021 may be disposed to face each other.
- the surface of the first area 461 and the surface of the second area 462 of the display 460 may face each other while forming a narrow angle (eg, between 0 degrees and 10 degrees).
- At least a portion of the folding area 463 may be formed of a curved surface having a predetermined curvature.
- the first side member 4011 and the second side member 4021 may be disposed at a certain angle to each other.
- the surface of the first area 461 and the surface of the second area 462 of the display 460 may form an angle greater than that of the folded state and smaller than that of the unfolded state.
- At least a portion of the folding area 463 may be formed of a curved surface having a predetermined curvature, and the curvature at this time may be smaller than that in a folded state.
- FIG 5 illustrates an electronic device according to an embodiment.
- the first portion 511 of the first side member 4011 may form a portion of one edge of the first side member 4011 .
- the first portion 511 may be fed from the RFIC 292 through the first path 10 at the first point P1, for transmitting and/or receiving an RF signal of a designated band. It may operate as the first antenna 210 .
- the first portion 511 may include a conductive material.
- a first segmented portion 521 may be formed at one end of the first portion 511
- a second segmented portion 523 may be formed at the other end of the first portion 511 .
- the first segmented portion 521 and the second segmented portion 523 may electrically separate the first portion 511 formed of a conductive material from other portions of the first side member 4011 .
- the first segment 521 and the second segment 523 may include a material having a specified dielectric constant or a non-conductive material (eg, air or resin).
- the second portion 531 of the second side member 4021 may form a portion of one edge of the second side member 4021 .
- the second portion 531 may be fed from the RFIC 292 through the second path 20 at the second point P2, for transmitting and/or receiving an RF signal of a designated band. It may operate as the second antenna 220 .
- the second portion 531 may include a conductive material.
- the second path 20 may include a flexible printed circuit board RF cable (FRC) 20a crossing the connection part 403 .
- FRC flexible printed circuit board RF cable
- a third segmented portion 541 may be formed at one end of the second portion 531
- a fourth segmented portion 543 may be formed at the other end of the second portion 531 .
- the third segment 541 and the fourth segment 543 may electrically separate the second portion 531 formed of a conductive material from other portions of the second side member 4021 .
- the third segment 541 and the fourth segment 543 may include a material having a specified dielectric constant or a non-conductive material (eg, air or resin).
- the electronic device 101 may include a power amplifier module (PAM) 540 disposed in an electrical path between the phase shifter 370 and the RFIC 292 .
- the PAM 540 may include, for example, a power amplifier for amplifying a signal provided from the RFIC 292 .
- the first part 511 and the second part 531 may correspond to each other.
- the first part 511 and the second part 531 may be positioned at the same edge when the electronic device 101 is unfolded.
- the first part 511 and the second part 531 may overlap each other when the electronic device 101 is folded.
- the first part 511 when viewed from above the rear surface of the first part 401 in the folded state of the electronic device 101 , the first part 511 may overlap the second part 531 .
- the short-end of the first portion 511 (the end of the first portion 511 close to the first point P1) and the short-end of the second portion 531 ( The end of the second part 531 close to the second point P2) may overlap each other in the folded state of the electronic device 101, and may be viewed from each other in the same direction (eg, toward the connection part 403).
- the open-end of the first portion 511 (the end of the first portion 511 distal to the first point P1) and the open end of the second portion 531 (the second The end of the second part 531 that is far from the point P2) may overlap each other when the electronic device 101 is folded, and may face the same direction (eg, opposite to the connecting part 403 ).
- the first point P1 of the first part 511 and the second point P2 of the second part 531 may correspond to each other.
- the first point P1 of the first part 511 may substantially overlap the second point P2 of the second part 531 .
- the first point P1 and the second point P2 may overlap.
- the first point P1 and the second point P2 may be disposed to be more biased toward the connection portion 403 than the outside.
- the phase shifter 370 may include a phase and a second signal provided to the first portion 511 through the first path 10 so that the electronic device 101 operates in the antenna mode.
- the phase of the second signal provided to the second portion 531 through the path 20 may be adjusted.
- the electronic device 101 uses the phase shifter 370 to provide a first signal and a second signal having the same phase to each other in the first portion 511 and the second portion 531 . 2 signals can be provided.
- currents flowing through the ground corresponding to the first part 401 and the ground corresponding to the second part 402 may be formed in the same direction (eg, FIG. 17 ). in J1 mode when folded along the A axis).
- FIG. 6 is a graph illustrating radiation efficiencies of a first antenna and a second antenna according to an exemplary embodiment.
- Reference numeral 601 of FIG. 6 denotes antenna radiation efficiency when the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 operate in the basic mode in the unfolded state of the electronic device 101 .
- reference numeral 601 denotes the RFIC 292 in the unfolded state of the electronic device 101 through the second feed path Feed 2 and the sixth switch SW6 to the first antenna 210 ), or an antenna radiation efficiency when power is fed to the second antenna 220 through the first feed path (Feed 1), the fourth switch (SW4), and the fifth switch (SW5).
- Reference numeral 602 in FIG. 6 denotes antenna radiation efficiency when the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 operate in the basic mode in a state in which the electronic device 101 is folded.
- reference numeral 602 denotes the RFIC 292 in the folded state of the electronic device 101 through the second feed path Feed 2 and the sixth switch SW6 to the first antenna 210 ), or an antenna radiation efficiency when power is fed to the second antenna 220 through the first feed path (Feed 1), the fourth switch (SW4), and the fifth switch (SW5).
- Reference numeral 602 of FIG. 6 denotes antenna radiation efficiency when currents flowing in the ground corresponding to the first part 401 and the ground corresponding to the second part 402 are formed in opposite directions (transmission line mode) there is.
- Reference numeral 603 of FIG. 6 denotes antenna radiation efficiency when the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 operate in the array antenna mode in the unfolded state of the electronic device 101 .
- reference numeral 603 denotes that, when the electronic device 101 is unfolded, the RFIC 292 transmits the first antenna 210 through the first path 10 and the second path 20 . ) and the antenna radiation efficiency when power is fed to the second antenna 220 .
- Reference numeral 604 of FIG. 6 denotes antenna radiation efficiency when the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 operate in the array antenna mode when the electronic device 101 is folded.
- reference numeral 604 denotes the first antenna 210 through the first path 10 and the second path 20 through the RFIC 292 in the folded state of the electronic device 101 . and antenna radiation efficiency when power is supplied to the second antenna 220 .
- Reference numeral 604 of FIG. 6 denotes a ground corresponding to the first part 401 and a ground corresponding to the second part 402 by adjusting the phases of signals provided to the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 . It may be the antenna radiation efficiency when the current flowing to the ground is formed in the same direction (antenna mode).
- the electronic device 101 suppresses operation of the first ground corresponding to the first part 401 and the second ground corresponding to the second part 402 in the transmission line mode in the folded state, , it is possible to improve the radiation efficiency of the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 by adjusting the phase of the signal provided to the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 to operate in the antenna mode. .
- the electronic device 101 adjusts the phase in advance at the circuit stage so that the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 have the same phase or the same phase at the feeding point of the second antenna 220 in order to operate in the antenna mode.
- the electronic device 101 may form the same phase when the power feeder points P3 and P4 are formed at positions facing each other in the folded state of the electronic device 101 as shown in FIG. 7A , and as shown in FIG. 7B .
- the opposite phase may be formed.
- the antenna radiation efficiency (reference numeral 603 ) when the electronic device 101 operates in the antenna mode in the folded state is the antenna radiation efficiency when the electronic device 101 operates in the transmission line mode (reference numeral 603 ). 602) can be improved.
- the electronic device 101 uses the phase shifter 370 so that the phase of the first signal fed to the first point P1 and the phase of the second signal fed to the second point P2 are different. It can be adjusted to be substantially the same.
- the first signal radiated through the first antenna 210 and the second signal radiated through the second antenna 220 may be signals for transmitting substantially the same data.
- FIG. 7A illustrates an electronic device according to another exemplary embodiment.
- overlapping descriptions of components having the same reference numerals as those of the above-described components will be omitted.
- the first portion 511 may be fed from the RFIC 292 at the third point P3 through the first path 10 and transmits an RF signal of a designated band. and/or as the first antenna 210 for receiving.
- the second portion 531 may be fed from the RFIC 292 through the second path 20 at the fourth point P4, for transmitting and/or receiving an RF signal of a designated band. It may operate as the second antenna 220 .
- the second path 20 may include a flexible printed circuit board RF cable (FRC) 20a crossing the connection part 403 .
- FRC flexible printed circuit board RF cable
- the FRC 20a may be configured as a separate F-PCB and disposed between the PCBs. The description of the FRC 20a is directly applied to FIGS. 7B and 7C.
- the short-end of the first part 511 (the end of the first part 511 close to the third point P3), when viewed from above the back side of the first part 401 . and the shorted end of the second portion 531 (the end of the second portion 531 close to the fourth point P4) may overlap each other in the folded state of the electronic device 101, and may overlap each other in the same direction (eg, : The direction from the connection part 403 toward the outside of the electronic device 101) can be viewed.
- the open-end of the first portion 511 (the end of the first portion 511 distal to the third point P3), when viewed from above the rear surface of the first part 401 , and The open end of the second part 531 (the end of the second part 531 that is far from the fourth point P4) may overlap each other in the folded state of the electronic device 101, and may overlap each other in the same direction (eg, a connection part). direction toward (403)).
- the third point P3 of the first part 511 and the fourth point P4 of the second part 531 may correspond to each other.
- the third point P3 of the first part 511 is the fourth point of the second part 531 .
- (P4) may be substantially overlapped.
- the third point P3 and the fourth point P4 do not overlap when the electronic device 101 is folded, the third point P3 and the fourth point P4 are the electronic device 101 .
- the first antenna 210 such that the first antenna 210 including the first portion 511 and the second antenna 220 including the second portion 531 can operate in the antenna mode.
- the phase of the first signal fed to the , and the phase of the second signal fed to the second antenna 220 may be adjusted.
- the phase of the first signal fed to the third point P3 and the phase of the second signal fed to the fourth point P4 may be substantially in phase.
- the first antenna 210 including the first portion 511 and the second antenna 220 including the second portion 531 transmit and/or receive signals of substantially the same frequency band. can do.
- the first signal radiated through the first antenna 210 and the second signal radiated through the second antenna 220 may be signals for transmitting substantially the same data.
- FIG. 7B illustrates an electronic device according to another exemplary embodiment.
- the first portion 511 may be fed from the RFIC 292 at the third point P3 through the first path 10 , and transmits an RF signal of a designated band. and/or as the first antenna 210 for receiving.
- the second portion 531 may be fed from the RFIC 292 through the second path 20 at the second point P2, for transmitting and/or receiving an RF signal of a designated band. It may operate as the second antenna 220 .
- the short-end of the first part 511 (the end of the first part 511 close to the third point P3), when viewed from above the back side of the first part 401 . and the open end of the second portion 531 (the end of the second portion 531 that is far from the second point P2) may overlap each other in the folded state of the electronic device 101, and may overlap each other in the same direction (eg: (direction toward the outside of the electronic device 101) from the connection part 403 may be viewed.
- the open-end of the first portion 511 (the end of the first portion 511 distal to the third point P3), when viewed from above the rear surface of the first part 401 , and The shorted end of the second part 531 (the end of the second part 531 close to the second point P2) may overlap each other in the folded state of the electronic device 101, and may overlap each other in the same direction (eg: direction toward the connection part 403).
- the third point P3 of the first part 511 may be disposed to be closer to the second segment 523 than the first segment 521 in the first segment 511
- the second point P2 of the second portion 531 may be disposed closer to the third segment 541 than the fourth segment 543 in the second portion 531 .
- the first antenna 210 such that the first antenna 210 including the first portion 511 and the second antenna 220 including the second portion 531 can operate in the antenna mode.
- the phase of the first signal fed to the , and the phase of the second signal fed to the second antenna 220 may be adjusted.
- the phase of the first signal fed to the third point P3 and the phase of the second signal fed to the second point P2 may be out of phase.
- the first antenna 210 including the first portion 511 and the second antenna 220 including the second portion 531 transmit and/or receive signals of substantially the same frequency band. can do.
- the first signal radiated through the first antenna 210 and the second signal radiated through the second antenna 220 may be signals for transmitting substantially the same data.
- 7C illustrates an electronic device according to another embodiment.
- the first portion 511 may be fed from the RFIC 292 at the first point P1 through the first path 10 and transmits an RF signal of a designated band. and/or as the first antenna 210 for receiving.
- the second portion 531 may be fed from the RFIC 292 through the second path 20 at the fourth point P4, for transmitting and/or receiving an RF signal of a designated band. It may operate as the second antenna 220 .
- the short-end of the first part 511 (the end of the first part 511 close to the first point P1 ), when viewed from above the back side of the first part 401 . and the open end of the second portion 531 (the end of the second portion 531 that is far from the fourth point P4) may overlap each other in the folded state of the electronic device 101, and may overlap each other in the same direction (eg: direction toward the connection part 403).
- the open-end of the first part 511 (the end of the first part 511 distal to the first point P1), when viewed from above the rear surface of the first part 401 , and
- the shorted end of the second part 531 (the end of the second part 531 close to the fourth point P4) may overlap each other in the folded state of the electronic device 101, and may overlap each other in the same direction (eg: (direction toward the outside of the electronic device 101) from the connection part 403 may be viewed.
- first point P1 of the first part 511 may be disposed to be closer to the first segment 521 than the second segment 523 in the first segment 511
- the fourth point P4 of the second portion 531 may be disposed closer to the fourth segment 543 than the third segment 541 in the second portion 531 .
- the first antenna 210 such that the first antenna 210 including the first portion 511 and the second antenna 220 including the second portion 531 can operate in the antenna mode.
- the phase of the first signal fed to the , and the phase of the second signal fed to the second antenna 220 may be adjusted.
- the phase of the first signal fed to the first point P1 and the phase of the second signal fed to the fourth point P4 may be out of phase.
- the first antenna 210 including the first portion 511 and the second antenna 220 including the second portion 531 transmit and/or receive signals of substantially the same frequency band. can do.
- the first signal radiated through the first antenna 210 and the second signal radiated through the second antenna 220 may be signals for transmitting substantially the same data.
- FIG 8 illustrates an electronic device according to another embodiment.
- the first portion 811 of the first side member 4011 of the electronic device 801 may form a portion of an edge of the first side member 4011 .
- the first portion 811 extends from a first edge 4011a of the first side member 4011 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first edge 4011a to a second edge 4011b. can be extended
- the first portion 811 forms a part of the first edge 4011a, a corner where the first edge 4011a and the second edge 4011b meet, and a part of the second edge 4011b. can do.
- the corner connecting the first edge 4011a and the second edge 4011b may include a curved surface.
- the first portion 811 may be fed from the RFIC 292 through the first path 10 at the first point P1, for transmitting and/or receiving an RF signal of a designated band. It may operate as the first antenna 210 .
- the first antenna 210 may include a ground portion (not shown), and the ground portion may be electrically connected to the ground.
- the first portion 811 may be electrically connected to a ground included in the electronic device 801 at one point of the first portion 811 .
- the first antenna 210 may operate as a monopole antenna, an inverted F antenna (IFA), or a loop antenna.
- IFA inverted F antenna
- a first segmented portion 821 may be formed at one end of the first portion 811
- a second segmented portion 823 may be formed at the other end of the first portion 811 .
- the first segment 821 and the second segment 823 electrically connect the first portion 811 formed of a conductive material with other portions (eg, the second portion 813 ) of the first side member 4011 . can be separated into
- the second portion 813 of the first side member 4011 may form another portion of the first edge 4011a.
- the second portion 813 may be spaced apart from the first portion 811 with the second segmented portion 823 interposed therebetween, and the third segmented portion 825 may be separated from the second segmented portion 823 . can be extended up to
- the third portion 815 of the first side member 4011 may be spaced apart from the second portion 813 with the third segmented portion 825 therebetween.
- the third portion 815 may extend from the third segmented portion 825 to the connecting portion 403 .
- first portion 811 , the second portion 813 , and/or the third portion 815 of the first side member 4011 may include a conductive material.
- the second portion 813 and/or the third portion 815 of the first side member 4011 is fed from the RFIC 292 to act as another antenna radiator distinct from the first antenna 210 . can do.
- a second segmented portion 823 may be formed at one end of the second portion 813
- a third segmented portion 825 may be formed at the other end of the second portion 813 .
- the second segmented portion 823 and the third segmented portion 825 may electrically separate the second portion 813 from other portions of the first side member 4011 .
- first segmental portion 821 , the second segmental portion 823 , and/or the third segmental portion 825 may be formed of a material having a specified dielectric constant or a non-conductive material (eg, air or resin). ) may be included.
- the fourth portion 831 of the second side member 4021 may form a portion of an edge of the second side member 4021 .
- the fourth portion 831 may extend from a third edge 4021a of the second side member 4021 extending in a direction substantially perpendicular from the connecting portion 403 to the third edge 4021a and substantially It may extend in a vertical direction and extend to the fourth edge 4021b.
- a fourth portion 831 is a portion of the third edge 4021a of the second side member 4021, a corner where the third edge 4021a and the fourth edge 4021b meet, and the fourth It may form part of the edge 4021b.
- the edge of the second side member 4021 connecting the third edge 4021a and the fourth edge 4021b may include a curved surface.
- the fourth portion 831 may be fed from the RFIC 292 through the second path 20 at the second point P2, for transmitting and/or receiving an RF signal of a designated band. It may operate as the second antenna 220 .
- a fourth segmented portion 841 may be formed at one end of the fourth portion 831
- a fifth segmented portion 843 may be formed at the other end of the fourth portion 831 .
- the fourth segment 841 and the fifth segment 843 electrically connect the fourth portion 831 formed of a conductive material with other portions of the second side member 4021 (eg, the fifth portion 833). can be separated into
- the fifth portion 833 of the second side member 4021 may form another portion of the third edge 4021a.
- the fifth portion 833 may be spaced apart from the fourth portion 831 with the fifth segment 843 interposed therebetween, and the sixth segment 845 from the fifth segment 843 . can be extended up to
- the sixth portion 835 of the second side member 4021 may be spaced apart from the fifth portion 833 with the sixth segmented portion 845 interposed therebetween.
- the sixth portion 835 may extend from the sixth segmented portion 845 to the connecting portion 403 .
- the fourth portion 831 , the fifth portion 833 , and/or the sixth portion 835 of the second side member 4021 may include a conductive material.
- the fifth portion 833 and/or the sixth portion 835 of the second side member 4021 is fed from the RFIC 292 to act as another antenna radiator distinct from the second antenna 220 . can do.
- a fifth segmented portion 843 may be formed at one end of the fifth portion 833 of the second side member 4021 , and a sixth segmented portion 845 may be formed at the other end of the fifth portion 833 . ) can be formed.
- the fifth segment 843 and the sixth segment 845 may electrically separate the fifth segment 833 from other portions of the second side member 4021 .
- the fourth segment 841 , the fifth segment 843 , and/or the sixth segment 845 may be formed of a material having a specified dielectric constant or a non-conductive material (eg, air or resin). ) may be included.
- the first portion 811 of the first side member 4011 and the fourth portion 831 of the second side member 4021 may correspond to each other.
- the first part 811 and the fourth part 831 may be disposed at symmetrical positions between the first part 401 and the second part 402 in the unfolded state of the electronic device 801 .
- the first part 811 and the fourth part 831 may overlap each other when the electronic device 801 is folded.
- the shorted end of the first portion 811 (the end of the first portion 811 close to the first point P1 or the second segment ( The end of the first portion 811 adjacent to 823) and the shorted end of the fourth portion 831 (the end of the fourth portion 831 close to the second point P2 or the fifth segment 843)
- the adjacent end of the fourth portion 831 may overlap each other when the electronic device 801 is folded.
- the open end of the first portion 811 (the end of the first portion 811 distal to the first point P1 or the first segmented portion 821 ) ) adjacent to the end of the first portion 811) and the open end of the second portion 531 (the end of the second portion 813 distal to the second point P2 or the fourth segment adjacent to the fourth segment 841)
- the fourth portions 831 (ends of the portions 831) may overlap each other in the folded state of the electronic device 801 .
- the first point P1 of the first portion 811 and the second point P2 of the fourth portion 831 may correspond to each other.
- the first point P1 of the first part 811 is the second point of the fourth part 831 .
- (P2) may be substantially overlapped.
- the first point P1 and/or the second point P2 are the electronic device It may be closer to the connector 403 than to the outside of 801 .
- the phase shifter 370 prevents the electronic device 801 from being operated in the transmission line mode and is connected to the first part 811 through the first path 10 to operate in the antenna mode.
- the phase of the provided first signal and the phase of the second signal provided to the fourth portion 831 through the second path 20 may be adjusted.
- the electronic device 801 according to an embodiment may maintain or improve radiation efficiency of the first antenna 210 and/or the second antenna 220 by operating in the antenna mode in the folded state.
- the method of controlling the phase of the signal provided to the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 in order for the electronic device 801 to operate in the antenna mode according to an embodiment is the same as the description provided in FIG. 5; It may be applied in a similar or corresponding manner.
- FIG 9 illustrates an electronic device according to another embodiment.
- FIG. 9 only the segmental structure of the upper edge of the first part 401 and the second part 402 is different from that of FIG. 8 .
- the positions and shapes of the first part 911 included in the first antenna 210 and the third part 931 included in the second antenna 220 may be changed.
- the second edge 4011b of the first part 401 (or the first side member 4011 ) of the electronic device 801 of FIG. 8 is the first part 811 , the second segment 823 , and the second First part 401 (or first side member 4011 ) of electronic device 901 of FIG. 9 , as opposed to including portion 813 , third segment 825 , and third portion 815 .
- the second edge 4011b may include a first portion 911 , a second segmented portion 923 , and a second portion 913 .
- the fourth edge 4021b of the second part 402 (or the second side member 4021 ) of the electronic device 801 of FIG. 8 is a fourth part 831 , a fifth segment 843 , and a fifth Second part 402 (or second side member 4021 ) of electronic device 901 of FIG. 9 , as opposed to including portion 833 , sixth segmental portion 845 , and sixth portion 835 .
- ) may include a third portion 931 , a fourth segmented portion 943 , and a fourth portion 933 .
- first segment parts ( 921 ) and a second segmented portion 923 may be formed.
- the second portion 913 may be spaced apart from the first portion 911 with the second segmented portion 923 interposed therebetween.
- the second portion 913 may be electrically isolated from the first portion 911 .
- the second portion 913 may extend from the second segmented portion 923 to the connecting portion 403 .
- third segment parts ( 941 ) and a fourth segment 943 may be formed.
- the fourth portion 933 may be spaced apart from the third portion 931 with the fourth segmented portion 943 interposed therebetween.
- the fourth portion 933 may be electrically isolated from the third portion 931 .
- the fourth portion 933 may extend from the fourth segmented portion 943 to the connecting portion 403 .
- the first portion 911 , the second portion 913 , the third portion 931 , and/or the fourth portion 933 may include a conductive material.
- first segment 921 , the second segment 923 , the third segment 941 , and/or the fourth segment 943 may be filled with a non-conductive material such as air or resin. there is.
- the first portion 911 of the first side member 4011 is fed from the RFIC 292 through the first path 10 at the first point P1 to the first antenna 210 .
- the second part 913 electrically separated from the first part 911 may be operated as another antenna radiator that is distinguished from the first antenna 210 by being fed by the RFIC 292 . .
- the third portion 931 of the second side member 4021 is fed from the RFIC 292 through the second path 20 at the second point P2 to the second antenna 220 .
- the fourth part 933 electrically separated from the third part 931 may be operated as another antenna radiator that is distinguished from the second antenna 220 by being fed by the RFIC 292 .
- the first point P1 when viewed from above the rear surface of the first part 401 , the first point P1 may overlap the second point P2 .
- the description of the electronic device 901 of FIG. 9 may be applied in the same way, similarly, or in a manner corresponding to the description of the electronic device 801 provided with reference to FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 10 illustrates an electronic device including a plurality of antennas, according to an embodiment.
- the electronic device 101 includes a third antenna 1030 , a fourth antenna 1040 , a fifth antenna 1050 , a sixth antenna 1060 , and a seventh antenna 1070 . ), an eighth antenna 1080 , a ninth antenna 1090 , and/or a tenth antenna 1100 .
- the first antenna 210 , the third antenna 1030 , the fourth antenna 1040 , the fifth antenna 1050 , the sixth antenna 1060 , and/or the seventh antenna 1070 are It may be disposed along the circumference of the first side member 4011 , and a portion of the first side member 4011 may be included as an antenna radiator.
- the first antenna 210 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to a first designated frequency band.
- the first designated frequency band may include a low band (LB) (about 600 to 1 GHz).
- LB low band
- the first antenna 210 , the third antenna 1030 , the fourth antenna 1040 , the fifth antenna 1050 , the sixth antenna 1060 , and/or the seventh antenna 1070 are A portion of the first side member 4011 may not be included as a radiator, but may be formed using a conductive pattern disposed inside the first part 401 .
- the first antenna 210 may include a ground portion (not shown), and the ground portion may be electrically connected to the ground.
- the first part 511 may be electrically connected to a ground included in the electronic device 101 at one point of the first part 511 .
- the first antenna 210 may operate as a monopole antenna, an inverted F antenna (IFA), or a loop antenna.
- IFA inverted F antenna
- the third antenna 1030 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to a third designated frequency band.
- the third designated frequency band is a frequency band (eg, 1575.42 MHz or 1227.60 MHz) for global positioning system (GPS) communication, a middle band (MB) (about 1 to 2.2 GHz), and a high band (HB). (about 2.2 to 2.7 GHz) and/or may include at least one of ultra high band (UHB) (about 2.7 to 3.6 GHz).
- GPS global positioning system
- MB middle band
- HB high band
- UHB ultra high band
- the fourth antenna 1040 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to a fourth designated frequency band.
- the fourth designated frequency band may include UHB.
- the fifth antenna 1050 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to a fifth designated frequency band.
- the fifth designated frequency band may include UHB.
- the sixth antenna 1060 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to a sixth designated frequency band.
- the sixth designated frequency band may include at least one of LB, MB, and/or HB.
- the seventh antenna 1070 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to the seventh designated frequency band.
- the seventh designated frequency band may include at least one of MB, HB, and/or UHB.
- the second antenna 220 , the eighth antenna 1080 , the ninth antenna 1090 , and/or the tenth antenna 1100 may be disposed along the perimeter of the second side member 4021 . and a portion of the second side member 4021 may be included as an antenna radiator.
- the second antenna 220 , the eighth antenna 1080 , the ninth antenna 1090 , and/or the tenth antenna 1100 do not include a portion of the first side member 4011 as a radiator and , may be formed using a conductive pattern disposed inside the second part 402 .
- the second antenna 220 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to the second designated frequency band.
- the second designated frequency band may include LB.
- the eighth antenna 1080 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to the eighth designated frequency band.
- the eighth designated frequency band may include at least one of MB and/or HB.
- the ninth antenna 1090 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to a ninth designated frequency band.
- the ninth designated frequency band may include a frequency band (eg, 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) for Wi-Fi communication.
- the tenth antenna 1100 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to the tenth designated frequency band.
- the tenth designated frequency band may include a frequency band for Wi-Fi communication.
- At least two of the 1070 , the eighth antenna 1080 , the ninth antenna 1090 , and the tenth antenna 1100 may operate as antennas for multiple input multiple output (MIMO) communication.
- MIMO multiple input multiple output
- the ninth antenna 1090 and the tenth antenna 1100 for WiFi communication may operate as a 2x2 MIMO antenna.
- 11A illustrates an electronic device in an unfolded state, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- 11B illustrates an electronic device in a folded state, according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 11A and 11B overlapping descriptions of components having the same reference numerals as those of the above-described components will be omitted.
- the electronic device 1101 in the unfolded state of FIG. 11A , may have a substantially rectangular shape.
- the electronic device 1101 may have a specified width W2 and a specified length L2 that is longer than the specified width W2.
- the electronic device 1101 may have a specified width W2 and a specified length L2 that is substantially equal to or shorter than the specified width W1.
- the electronic device 1101 is folded substantially parallel to the short edge of the rectangle (eg, one of the edges of the electronic device 1101 of FIG. 11A , which faces the x-axis direction). It can be folded or unfolded based on the axis (B).
- FIG 12 illustrates an electronic device according to an embodiment.
- the first portion 1211 of the first side member 4011 may form a portion of one edge of the first side member 4011 .
- the first portion 1211 may be located at an edge farthest from the connecting portion 403 among edges of the first side member 4011 .
- the first portion 1211 may be formed substantially parallel to the connection portion 403 .
- the first portion 1211 may be fed from the RFIC 292 through the first path 10 at the first point P1, for transmitting and/or receiving an RF signal of a designated band. It may operate as the first antenna 210 .
- the first portion 1211 may include a conductive material.
- a first segmented portion 1221 may be formed at one end of the first portion 1211
- a second segmented portion 1223 may be formed at the other end of the first portion 1211 .
- the first segmented portion 1221 and the second segmented portion 1223 may separate the first portion 1211 from other portions of the first side member 4011 .
- the first segment 1221 and/or the second segment 1223 may include a material having a specified dielectric constant or a non-conductive material (eg, air or resin).
- the second portion 1231 of the second side member 4021 may form a portion of one edge of the second side member 4021 .
- the second portion 1231 may be located at an edge farthest from the connecting portion 403 among edges of the second side member 4021 .
- the second portion 1231 may be fed from the RFIC 292 through the second path 20 at the second point P2, for transmitting and/or receiving an RF signal of a designated band. It may operate as the second antenna 220 .
- the second portion 1231 may include a conductive material.
- the second path 20 may include a flexible printed circuit board RF cable (FRC) 20a crossing the connection part 403 .
- the FRC 20a may be configured as a separate F-PCB and disposed between the PCBs.
- a third segmented portion 1241 may be formed at one end of the second portion 1231
- a fourth segmented portion 1243 may be formed at the other end of the second portion 1231 .
- the third segment 1241 and the fourth segment 1243 may electrically separate the second portion 1231 formed of a conductive material from other portions of the second side member 4021 .
- the third segment 1241 and/or the fourth segment 1243 may include a material having a specified dielectric constant or a non-conductive material (eg, air or resin).
- the electronic device 101 may include PAMs 540 - 1 and 540 - 2 and a duplexer 1272 .
- the first PAM 540 - 1 may be disposed in an electrical path between the phase shifter 370 and the RFIC 292 .
- the second PAM 540 - 2 may be disposed in an electrical path between the duplexer 1272 and the RFIC 292 .
- the PAMs 540 - 1 and 540 - 2 may amplify a signal provided from the RFIC 292 .
- the duplexer 1272 may include a filter circuit for selectively passing a signal provided from the first PAM 540 - 1 or a signal provided from the second PAM 540 - 2 .
- the first part 1211 and the second part 1231 may correspond to each other.
- the first part 1211 and the second part 1231 may be respectively disposed at edges facing each other among the edges of the electronic device 1101 in the unfolded state of the electronic device 1101 .
- the first part 1211 and the second part 1231 may overlap each other when the electronic device 1101 is folded.
- the short-end of the first portion 1211 (the end of the first portion 1211 close to the first point P1 ), when viewed from above the back side of the first part 401 .
- the shorted end of the second portion 1231 (the end of the second portion 1231 close to the second point P2) may overlap each other when the electronic device 1101 is folded.
- the open-end of the first portion 1211 (the end of the first portion 1211 distal to the first point P1), when viewed from above the rear surface of the first part 401 , and The open end of the second part 1231 (the end of the second part 1231 that is far from the second point P2 ) may overlap each other when the electronic device 1101 is folded.
- the first point P1 of the first portion 1211 and the second point P2 of the second portion 1231 may correspond to each other.
- the first point P1 of the first part 1211 is the second point of the second part 1231 . It can overlap with (P2).
- the first point P1 and/or the second point P2 may be disposed to be displaced to the same side (eg, to the right in FIG. 12 ).
- the phase shifter 370 may include a phase and a second signal provided to the first portion 1211 through the first path 10 so that the electronic device 1101 operates in the antenna mode.
- the phase of the second signal provided to the second portion 1231 through the path 20 may be adjusted.
- the first signal provided to the first part 1211 in a state in which the electronic device 1101 is folded around the folding axis B and the second signal provided to the second portion 1231 may be adjusted to have the same phase.
- the electronic device 1101 when the electronic device 1101 is in an unfolded state, the electronic device 1101 is disposed on an electrical path between the phase shifter 370 or the RFIC 292 and the first portion 1211 or the second portion 1231 .
- a switch eg, the first switch 232 of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 13 is a graph illustrating radiation efficiencies of a first antenna and a second antenna according to an exemplary embodiment.
- Reference numeral 1301 of FIG. 13 denotes antenna radiation efficiency when the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 are operated in the basic mode in the unfolded state of the electronic device 1101 .
- Reference numeral 1302 of FIG. 13 denotes antenna radiation efficiency when the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 operate in the basic mode with the electronic device 1101 folded.
- Reference numeral 1303 of FIG. 13 denotes antenna radiation efficiency when the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 are operated in the array antenna mode in the unfolded state of the electronic device 1101 .
- Reference numeral 1303 denotes antenna radiation efficiency when the electronic device 1101 according to an embodiment provides signals having the same phase to each other to the first portion 1211 and the second portion 1231 in an unfolded state. there is.
- Reference numeral 1304 of FIG. 13 denotes antenna radiation efficiency when the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 are operated in the array antenna mode when the electronic device 1101 is folded.
- Reference numeral 1304 denotes antenna radiation efficiency when the electronic device 1101 according to an embodiment provides signals having the same phase to each other to the first portion 1211 and the second portion 1231 in a folded state. there is.
- Reference numeral 1305 of FIG. 13 denotes antenna radiation efficiency when the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 are operated in the array antenna mode in a state in which the electronic device 1101 is unfolded.
- Reference numeral 1305 denotes antenna radiation efficiency when the electronic device 1101 according to an embodiment provides signals having opposite phases to each other to the first part 1211 and the second part 1231 in an unfolded state. there is.
- the electronic device 1101 suppresses operation of the first ground corresponding to the first part 401 and the second ground corresponding to the second part 402 in the transmission line mode in the folded state, , to maintain or improve the radiation efficiency of the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 by adjusting the phase of the signal provided to the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 to operate in the antenna mode.
- the radiation efficiency when the electronic device 1101 is folded and operated in the array antenna mode (reference numeral 1304), the radiation efficiency (reference numeral 1304) when operating in the basic mode (reference numeral 1302) It can be improved in a more designated frequency band (C).
- FIG. 14 illustrates a current and electric field distribution when the electronic device 1101 operates in a transmission line mode or an antenna mode in a folded state, according to an embodiment.
- the directions of currents flowing through the first part 401 and the second part 402 of the electronic device 1101 may be opposite to each other.
- the directions of currents flowing through the first part 401 and the second part 402 of the electronic device 1101 may be formed in the same direction.
- an electric field (Enormal) confined therein is more dominant than an electric field (Etangential) radiated to the outside.
- the electronic device 1101 in the antenna mode may form an electric field distribution Etotal in which an externally radiated electric field (Etangential) is increased and an electric field (Enormal) trapped inside is reduced.
- 15A illustrates an electronic device according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 15A overlapping descriptions of components having the same reference numerals as those of the above-described components will be omitted.
- the second part 1231 may be fed from the RFIC 292 at the fourth point P4 through the second path 20 and transmits an RF signal of a designated band. and/or as a second antenna 220 for receiving.
- the shorted end of the first portion 1211 (the end of the first portion 1211 close to the first point P1) and the second portion ( The open end of the 1231 (the end of the second part 1231 that is far from the fourth point P4 ) may overlap each other when the electronic device 1101 is folded.
- the open end of the first portion 1211 (the end of the first portion 1211 distal to the first point P1 ) and the second portion 1231 when viewed from above the rear surface of the first part 401 . ) (the end of the second portion 1231 close to the fourth point P4 ) may overlap each other when the electronic device 1101 is folded.
- the electronic device 1101 in the folded state, includes the phase of the first signal fed through the first point P1 of the first part 1211 and the fourth point P4 of the second part 1231 . ) may control the phase shifter 370 to have an inverse phase of the phase of the second signal fed through.
- the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 in the electronic device 1101 in an unfolded state, may operate in a basic mode.
- the first antenna 210 and the second antenna 220 may operate as separate antennas.
- 15B illustrates an electronic device according to an embodiment.
- the first portion 1211 may be fed from the RFIC 292 at the third point P3 through the first path 10 and transmits an RF signal of a designated band. and/or as the first antenna 210 for receiving.
- the second portion 1231 may be fed from the RFIC 292 through the second path 20 at the fourth point P4, for transmitting and/or receiving an RF signal of a designated band. It may operate as the second antenna 220 .
- the shorted end of the first portion 1211 (the end of the first portion 1211 close to the third point P3) and the second portion ( The shorted end of the 1231 (the end of the second portion 1231 close to the fourth point P4 ) may overlap each other when the electronic device 1101 is folded.
- the open end of the first portion 1211 (the end of the first portion 1211 distal to the third point P3) and the second portion 1231 when viewed from above the rear surface of the first part 401 . ) (the end of the second portion 1231 that is far from the fourth point P4 ) may overlap each other when the electronic device 1101 is folded.
- the third point P3 of the first portion 1211 and the fourth point P4 of the second portion 1231 may correspond to each other.
- the third point P3 of the first part 1211 is the fourth point of the second part 1231 .
- (P4) may be substantially overlapped.
- the third point P3 and the fourth point P4 do not overlap in a state in which the electronic device 1101 is folded, the third point P3 and the fourth point P4 form the first part ( 1211) and the second part 1231 may be disposed to be disposed to the same side (eg, to the left in the illustration of FIG. 15B ).
- the electronic device 1101 in the folded state, is the first signal fed to the third point P3 of the first part 1211 through the first PAM 540-1, and the phase and the second The phase shifter 370 may be controlled so that the phases of the second signals fed to the fourth point P4 of the portion 1231 have the same phase.
- the phase and the second portion of the first signal supplied to the first point P1 of the first portion 1211 through the first PAM 540-1 The phase shifter 370 may be controlled so that the phase of the second signal fed to the fourth point P4 at 1231 has an inverse phase.
- phase of the first signal fed through the first point P1 of the first portion 1211 and the second through the second PAM 540 - 2 through the first PAM 540 - 1 may be the same or different.
- 15C illustrates an electronic device according to an embodiment.
- the first part 1211 may be fed from the RFIC 292 at the third point P3 through the first path 10 and transmits an RF signal of a designated band. and/or as the first antenna 210 for receiving.
- the first portion 1211 may include a conductive material.
- the second portion 1231 may be fed from the RFIC 292 through the second path 20 at the second point P2, for transmitting and/or receiving an RF signal of a designated band. It may operate as the second antenna 220 .
- the first end when viewed from above the rear surface of the first part 401 , the first end (the end of the first portion 1211 close to the third point P3) 1211a and the second end of the first portion 1211
- the second end portion 1231a of the second portion 1231 may overlap each other when the electronic device 1101 is folded.
- a fourth end portion 1231b of the second portion 1231 (an end portion of the second portion 1231 close to the second point P2) 1231b may overlap each other when the electronic device 1101 is folded.
- the third point P3 of the first portion 1211 and the second point P2 of the second portion 1231 may be positioned to be biased in different directions.
- the third point P3 of the first part 1211 is the fourth point of the second part 1231 . (P4) may be substantially overlapped.
- the electronic device 1101 in the folded state, is the first signal fed to the third point P3 of the first part 1211 through the first PAM 540-1, and the phase and the second The phase shifter 370 may be controlled so that the phase of the second signal supplied to the second point P2 of the portion 1231 has an inverse phase.
- FIG. 16 illustrates an electronic device including a plurality of antennas, according to an embodiment.
- an electronic device 1101 includes a third antenna 1630 , a fourth antenna 1640 , a fifth antenna 1650 , a sixth antenna 1660 , and a seventh antenna 1670 . ), an eighth antenna 1680 , a ninth antenna 1690 , a tenth antenna 1700 , and/or an eleventh antenna 1710 .
- the first antenna 210 , the third antenna 1630 , the fourth antenna 1640 , the fifth antenna 1650 , the sixth antenna 1660 , and/or the seventh antenna 1670 are It may be disposed along the circumference of the first side member 4011 , and a portion of the first side member 4011 may be included as an antenna radiator.
- the first antenna 210 , the third antenna 1630 , the fourth antenna 1640 , the fifth antenna 1650 , the sixth antenna 1660 , and/or the seventh antenna 1670 are A portion of the first side member 4011 may not be included as a radiator, but may be formed using a conductive pattern disposed inside the first part 401 .
- the first antenna 210 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to a first designated frequency band.
- the first designated frequency band may include LB.
- the third antenna 1630 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to a third designated frequency band.
- the third designated frequency band may include at least one of a frequency band for GPS communication, MB, and/or a frequency band for WiFi communication.
- the fourth antenna 1640 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to a fourth designated frequency band.
- the fourth designated frequency band may include at least one of LB and/or UHB.
- the fifth antenna 1650 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to a fifth designated frequency band.
- the fifth designated frequency band may include at least one of HB and/or UHB.
- the sixth antenna 1660 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to a sixth designated frequency band.
- the sixth designated frequency band may include a frequency band for Wi-Fi communication.
- the seventh antenna 1670 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to the seventh designated frequency band.
- the seventh designated frequency band may include at least one of frequency bands for HB and/or Wi-Fi communication.
- the second antenna 220 , the eighth antenna 1680 , the ninth antenna 1690 , and/or the tenth antenna 1700 may be disposed along the perimeter of the second side member 4021 . and a portion of the second side member 4021 may be included as an antenna radiator. As another example, the second antenna 220 , the eighth antenna 1680 , the ninth antenna 1690 , and/or the tenth antenna 1700 do not include a portion of the second side member 4021 as a radiator. , may be formed using a conductive pattern disposed inside the second part 402 .
- the eleventh antenna 1710 may be disposed inside the second side member 4021 .
- the eleventh antenna 1710 may include a microstrip antenna formed on a printed circuit board disposed inside the second part 402 .
- the second antenna 220 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to the second designated frequency band.
- the second designated frequency band may include LB.
- the eighth antenna 1680 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to the eighth designated frequency band.
- the eighth designated frequency band may include at least one of MB and/or HB.
- the ninth antenna 1690 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to a ninth designated frequency band.
- the ninth designated frequency band may include at least one of MB and/or HB.
- the tenth antenna 1700 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to the tenth designated frequency band.
- the tenth designated frequency band may include UHB.
- the eleventh antenna 1710 may transmit and/or receive an RF signal corresponding to the eleventh designated frequency band.
- the tenth designated frequency band may include UHB.
- At least two of the 1670 , the eighth antenna 1680 , the ninth antenna 1690 , the tenth antenna 1700 , and the eleventh antenna 1710 operate as antennas for multiple input multiple output (MIMO) communication.
- MIMO multiple input multiple output
- a housing a first antenna including a first portion of the first part, a second antenna including a second portion of the second part, and the first of the first antenna a power distribution circuit electrically connected to a point through a first path and electrically connected to the second point of the second antenna through a second path longer than the first path, the first through the power distribution circuit
- An antenna and a wireless communication circuit electrically connected to the second antenna, and at least one disposed in at least one of the first path and the second path, and configured to adjust a phase of an RF signal provided from the wireless communication circuit
- the housing includes a first part, a second part, and a connecting part disposed between the first part and the second part, wherein the first part is rotatable with respect to the second part
- a first point of the first antenna may correspond to a second point of the second antenna coupled to the connection part and in a state in which the housing is folded.
- the electronic device may include a first device disposed on the first path and a second device disposed on the second path.
- the first device may include a capacitor having a specified capacitance value
- the second device may include an inductor having a specified inductance value
- the first element and the second element may include a variable capacitor.
- the electronic device may include a third element connected in parallel to the first element in the first path.
- the third element may include an inductor having a specified inductance value.
- the electronic device may include a fourth element disposed on the second path between the second element and the second antenna.
- the fourth element may include an inductor having a specified inductance value.
- An electronic device includes a first switch disposed between the power distribution circuit and the RFIC, and a second switch disposed on a second path between the second element and the second antenna, a first switch is configured such that the RFIC is selectively electrically connected to the power distribution circuit or the second switch, and the second switch is configured to selectively electrically connect the second antenna to the power distribution circuit or the first switch It can be set to be connected.
- the electronic device includes a third switch disposed between the RFIC and the first antenna, wherein the third switch selectively electrically connects the first antenna to the power distribution circuit or the RFIC It can be set to be
- the electronic device includes a flexible printed circuit board disposed across the first part and the second part across the connection part, and at least a portion of the second path is connected to the flexible printed circuit board by the flexible printed circuit board. can be formed.
- the first part of the first part and the second part of the second part may overlap each other in a folded state of the electronic device.
- the housing has a specified length and a specified width shorter than the specified length in an unfolded state of the electronic device, and is set to be foldable based on an axis parallel to a longitudinal direction of the housing, and the first Open ends of the antenna and the second antenna may face outward of the connection part.
- the housing may have a specified length and a specified width shorter than the specified length in an unfolded state of the electronic device, and may be set to be foldable based on an axis parallel to a width direction of the housing.
- the electronic device may include segmented portions disposed at both ends of the first part of the first part, and the segmented portions may have a specified dielectric constant.
- a housing a flexible display disposed in a recess formed by the first side member and the second side member, a first antenna including a first portion of the first side member, a second antenna comprising a second portion of the second side member, electrically connected to a first point of the first antenna through a first path, and longer than the first path and a second point of the second antenna
- a power distribution circuit electrically connected through a second path, a wireless communication circuit electrically connected with the first antenna and the second antenna through the power distribution circuit, and a first element disposed in the first path and the a second element disposed in a second path
- the housing includes a first side member, a second side member, and a hinge structure disposed between the first side member and the second side member, the first side member comprising: The side member is coupled to the hinge structure so as to be rotatable with respect to the second side member, the first antenna overlaps the second antenna in the folded state of the housing, and the first point in the folded state of the
- the first device may include a capacitor having a specified capacitance value
- the second device may include an inductor having a specified inductance value
- the electronic device includes a third element connected in parallel to the first element on the first path, and a fourth element disposed on the second path between the second element and the second antenna.
- the first element and the second element may include a variable capacitor
- the third element may include an inductor having a specified inductance value
- the fourth element may include an inductor having a specified inductance value.
- An electronic device includes a first switch disposed between the power distribution circuit and the RFIC, and a second switch disposed on the second path between the second element and the second antenna, a first switch is configured such that the RFIC is selectively electrically connected to the power distribution circuit or the second switch, and the second switch is configured to selectively electrically connect the second antenna to the power distribution circuit or the first switch It can be set to be connected.
- a computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs (software modules) may be provided.
- One or more programs stored in the computer-readable storage medium are configured to be executable by one or more processors in an electronic device (device).
- One or more programs include instructions for causing an electronic device to execute methods according to embodiments described in a claim or specification of the present disclosure.
- Such programs include random access memory, non-volatile memory including flash memory, read only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (electrically erasable programmable read only memory, EEPROM), magnetic disc storage device, compact disc-ROM (CD-ROM), digital versatile discs (DVDs), or other It may be stored in an optical storage device or a magnetic cassette. Alternatively, it may be stored in a memory composed of a combination of some or all thereof. In addition, each configuration memory may be included in plurality.
- non-volatile memory including flash memory, read only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (electrically erasable programmable read only memory, EEPROM), magnetic disc storage device, compact disc-ROM (CD-ROM), digital versatile discs (DVDs), or other It may be stored in an optical storage device or a magnetic cassette. Alternatively, it may be stored in a memory composed of a combination of some or all thereof. In addition, each configuration memory may be included in plurality.
- the program is transmitted through a communication network consisting of a communication network such as the Internet, an intranet, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), or a storage area network (SAN), or a combination thereof. It may be stored on an attachable storage device that can be accessed. Such a storage device may be connected to a device implementing an embodiment of the present disclosure through an external port. In addition, a separate storage device on the communication network may be connected to the device implementing the embodiment of the present disclosure.
- a communication network such as the Internet, an intranet, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), or a storage area network (SAN), or a combination thereof. It may be stored on an attachable storage device that can be accessed.
- Such a storage device may be connected to a device implementing an embodiment of the present disclosure through an external port.
- a separate storage device on the communication network may be connected to the device implementing the embodiment of the present disclosure.
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- 전자 장치에 있어서,하우징, 상기 하우징은:제1 파트;제2 파트; 및상기 제1 파트 및 상기 제2 파트 사이에 배치되는 연결부를 포함하고, 상기 제1 파트는 상기 제2 파트에 대하여 회전 가능하도록 상기 연결부에 결합됨;상기 제1 파트의 제1 부분을 포함하는 제1 안테나;상기 제2 파트의 제2 부분을 포함하는 제2 안테나, 상기 하우징이 접힌 상태에서 상기 제1 안테나의 제1 지점은 상기 제2 안테나의 제2 지점과 대응됨;상기 제1 안테나의 상기 제1 지점과 제1 경로를 통해 전기적으로 연결되고, 상기 제2 안테나의 상기 제2 지점과 상기 제1 경로보다 긴 제2 경로를 통해 전기적으로 연결되는 전력 분배 회로;상기 전력 분배 회로를 통해 상기 제1 안테나 및 상기 제2 안테나와 전기적으로 연결되는 무선 통신 회로; 및상기 제1 경로 및 상기 제2 경로 중 적어도 하나에 배치되고, 상기 무선 통신 회로로부터 제공되는 RF(radio frequency) 신호의 위상을 조절하도록 설정되는 적어도 하나의 소자를 포함하는, 전자 장치.
- 청구항 1에 있어서,상기 제1 경로에 배치되는 제1 소자 및 상기 제2 경로에 배치되는 제2 소자를 포함하는, 전자 장치.
- 청구항 2에 있어서,상기 제1 소자는 지정된 캐패시턴스 값을 갖는 캐패시터를 포함하고,상기 제2 소자는 지정된 인덕턴스 값을 갖는 인덕터를 포함하는, 전자 장치.
- 청구항 2에 있어서,상기 제1 소자 및 상기 제2 소자는 가변 캐패시터를 포함하는, 전자 장치.
- 청구항 4에 있어서,상기 제1 경로에서 상기 제1 소자와 병렬로 연결되는 제3 소자를 포함하는, 전자 장치.
- 청구항 5에 있어서,상기 제3 소자는 지정된 인덕턴스 값을 갖는 인덕터를 포함하는, 전자 장치.
- 청구항 4에 있어서,상기 제2 소자 및 상기 제2 안테나 사이의 상기 제2 경로에 배치되는 제4 소자를 포함하는, 전자 장치.
- 청구항 7에 있어서,상기 제4 소자는 지정된 인덕턴스 값을 갖는 인덕터를 포함하는, 전자 장치.
- 청구항 2에 있어서,상기 전력 분배 회로 및 RFIC 사이에 배치되는 제1 스위치, 및상기 제2 소자 및 상기 제2 안테나 사이의 상기 제2 경로에 배치되는 제2 스위치를 포함하고,상기 제1 스위치는, 상기 RFIC가 상기 전력 분배 회로 또는 상기 제2 스위치로 선택적으로 전기적으로 연결되도록 설정되고,상기 제2 스위치는, 상기 제2 안테나가 상기 전력 분배 회로 또는 상기 제1 스위치와 선택적으로 전기적으로 연결되도록 설정되는, 전자 장치.
- 청구항 2에 있어서,RFIC 및 상기 제1 안테나 사이에 배치되는 제3 스위치를 포함하고,상기 제3 스위치는 상기 제1 안테나가 상기 전력 분배 회로 또는 상기 RFIC와 선택적으로 전기적으로 연결되도록 설정되는, 전자 장치.
- 청구항 2에 있어서,상기 제1 경로에서, 상기 제1 소자 및 상기 제1 안테나 사이에 배치되는 제1 럼프드 소자 및상기 제2 경로에서, 상기 제2 소자 및 상기 제2 안테나 사이에 배치되는 제2 럼프드 소자를 포함하는, 전자 장치.
- 청구항 1에 있어서,상기 연결부를 가로질러 상기 제1 파트 및 상기 제2 파트에 걸쳐 배치되는 연성 인쇄 회로 기판을 포함하고,상기 제2 경로의 적어도 일부는 상기 연성 인쇄 회로 기판에 의해 형성되는, 전자 장치.
- 청구항 1에 있어서,상기 제1 파트의 상기 제1 부분과 상기 제2 파트의 상기 제2 부분은 상기 전자 장치가 접힌 상태에서 서로 중첩되는, 전자 장치.
- 청구항 1에 있어서,상기 하우징은:상기 전자 장치가 펼쳐진 상태에서 지정된 길이 및 상기 지정된 길이보다 짧은 지정된 폭을 갖고,상기 하우징의 길이 방향과 평행한 축을 기준으로 접힘 가능하고,상기 제1 안테나 및 상기 제2 안테나의 개방 단부는 상기 연결부의 바깥 방향을 향하는, 전자 장치.
- 청구항 1에 있어서,상기 하우징은:상기 전자 장치가 펼쳐진 상태에서 지정된 길이 및 상기 지정된 길이보다 짧은 지정된 폭을 갖고,상기 하우징의 폭 방향과 평행한 축을 기준으로 접힘 가능한, 전자 장치.
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