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- Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an antenna and an electronic device including the same.
- the next-generation wireless communication technology can actually transmit and receive wireless signals using frequencies in the range of 3 GHz to 100 GHz, and an efficient mounting structure to overcome high free space loss due to frequency characteristics and increase the gain of the antenna, and a new antenna module corresponding thereto (eg antenna structures) are being developed.
- the antenna module may include an antenna module in the form of an array in which various numbers of antenna elements (eg, conductive patches) are disposed at regular intervals. These antenna elements may be disposed so that a beam pattern is formed in any one direction inside the electronic device.
- the antenna module may be disposed such that a beam pattern is formed toward at least a portion of the front surface, the rear surface, and/or the side surface in the internal space of the electronic device.
- various electronic components eg, a key button device and/or at least one sensor module
- the corresponding electronic components perform their functions without impairing the radiation performance of the antenna module. It may have a suitable arrangement structure to perform.
- an arrangement space of an antenna module that can be disposed in an internal space of the electronic device may be gradually reduced without deterioration of radiation performance due to interference of other electronic components. Accordingly, the electronic device may be required to have an efficient arrangement structure with other electronic components without deterioration of radiation performance.
- Various embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an antenna having an efficient arrangement structure with other electronic components and an electronic device including the same.
- an antenna that can help slim an electronic device by being disposed with other electronic components without deterioration in radiation performance, and an electronic device including the same.
- an electronic device includes a housing and an antenna structure disposed in an inner space of the housing, including a first substrate surface facing a first direction, a second substrate surface facing in a direction opposite to the first substrate surface, and the A substrate including a ground layer disposed in a space between the first substrate surface and the second substrate surface, and at least one conductive patch disposed between the ground layer and the first substrate surface or exposed to the first substrate surface and at least one feeding part disposed at a designated position of the at least one conductive patch;
- An electronic component disposed at least partially overlapping a patch, and a wireless device disposed in the interior space, electrically connected to the at least one power feeding unit, and configured to form a beam pattern in the first direction through the at least one conductive patch a communication circuit, wherein the electronic component is electrically connected to a main board through at least one electrical connection structure disposed on the substrate, and the at least one electrical connection structure comprises: the at least one conductive patch and the ground layer It may include a first conductive via disposed to pass through and
- An antenna according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may help to utilize an arrangement space because at least one electronic component (eg, a key button device) is disposed together, through at least a portion of the antenna structure, without degradation in radiation performance. .
- a key button device e.g., a key button device
- 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 for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 3A is a perspective view of a mobile electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 3B is a rear perspective view of a mobile electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 3C is an exploded perspective view of a mobile electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 4A illustrates an embodiment of a structure of a third antenna module described with reference to FIG. 2 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along line Y-Y′ of the third antenna module shown in (a) of FIG. 4A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 5A is a partially cutaway perspective view of an electronic device showing a state in which an antenna structure and a key button device are disposed according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 5B is a top view of the electronic device of FIG. 5A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 6A is a partial cross-sectional view of an antenna structure including a key button device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 6B is a perspective view schematically illustrating an arrangement relationship between a key button device and a conductive patch according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 6C is a partial cross-sectional view of an antenna structure including a key button device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams illustrating an arrangement structure of conductive vias according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIGS. 7C and 7D are diagrams illustrating an arrangement structure of power feeding units according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 8 is a graph illustrating radiation performance of an antenna structure according to the presence or absence of a key button device in the configuration of FIG. 7C according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement structure of conductive vias according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 10 is a graph illustrating radiation performance of an antenna structure according to a separation distance between two conductive vias of FIG. 9 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement structure of conductive pads included in an electronic component according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIGS. 12A to 12C are block diagrams of an antenna structure including a key button device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram of an antenna structure including a key button device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 14 is a graph illustrating radiation performance of an antenna structure according to the presence or absence of a key button device in the configuration of FIG. 13 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 15 is a block diagram of an antenna structure including key modules according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 16A and 16B are graphs illustrating radiation performance of an antenna structure according to movement arrangement of key modules in the configuration of FIG. 15 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 17 is a configuration diagram of an antenna structure including key modules according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 18A is a partially cutaway perspective view of an electronic device illustrating a state in which a key button device is disposed in a housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 18B is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 18b-18b of FIG. 18A in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 19A to 19E are diagrams illustrating a configuration of a key button or a housing for radiating an antenna structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments.
- 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 at least one of the electronic device 104 and 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
- 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 .
- at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178
- 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 one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in , 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 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 .
- the volatile memory 132 may be stored in , process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
- 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 (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 eg, a central processing unit or an application processor
- a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit (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 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a
- the secondary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
- the coprocessor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
- may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190 ). have.
- 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 the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108).
- the learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited
- the artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.
- Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more 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 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ) of the electronic device 101 .
- the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto.
- the memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .
- the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .
- the input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
- the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
- the sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
- the sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
- the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
- the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
- the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
- the display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device.
- 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 ) connected directly or wirelessly with the electronic device 101 .
- the electronic device 102) eg, a speaker or headphones
- the electronic device 102 may output a sound.
- the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
- the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
- the interface 177 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
- the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
- the connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
- 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 .
- 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 communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module).
- a wireless communication module 192 eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module
- GNSS global navigation satellite system
- wired communication module 194 eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module.
- a corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
- 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 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 .
- subscriber information eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
- IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
- 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 uses various techniques 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 defined 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 may include a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) can be supported.
- a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
- loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
- U-plane latency for realizing URLLC
- the antenna module 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 designated 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 a part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in 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.
- the 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.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram 200 of an electronic device 101 for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication, according to various embodiments.
- the electronic device 101 includes a first communication processor 212 , a second communication processor 214 , a first radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) 222 , a second RFIC 224 , and a third RFIC 226 , a fourth RFIC 228 , a first radio frequency front end (RFFE) 232 , a second RFFE 234 , a first antenna module 242 , a second antenna module 244 , and an antenna (248).
- the electronic device 101 may further include a processor 120 and a memory 130 .
- the network 199 may include a first network 292 and a second network 294 . According to another embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include at least one component among the components illustrated in FIG.
- the network 199 may further include at least one other network.
- a first communication processor 212 , a second communication processor 214 , a first RFIC 222 , a second RFIC 224 , a fourth RFIC 228 , a first RFFE 232 , and the second RFFE 234 may form at least a part of the wireless communication module 192 .
- the fourth RFIC 228 may be omitted or may be included as a part of the third RFIC 226 .
- the first communication processor 212 may support establishment of a communication channel of a band to be used for wireless communication with the first network 292 and legacy network communication through the established communication channel.
- the first network may be a legacy network including a second generation (2G), 3G, 4G, or long term evolution (LTE) network.
- the second communication processor 214 establishes a communication channel corresponding to a designated band (eg, about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) among bands to be used for wireless communication with the second network 294, and 5G network communication through the established communication channel can support
- the second network 294 may be a 5G network defined by 3GPP.
- the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 may be configured to correspond to another designated band (eg, about 6 GHz or less) among bands to be used for wireless communication with the second network 294 . It is possible to support the establishment of a communication channel, and 5G network communication through the established communication channel.
- the first communication processor 212 and the second communication processor 214 may be implemented in a single chip or a single package.
- the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 may be formed in a single chip or a single package with the processor 120 , the coprocessor 123 , or the communication module 190 . have.
- the first RFIC 222 when transmitting, transmits a baseband signal generated by the first communication processor 212 to about 700 MHz to about 3 GHz used in the first network 292 (eg, a legacy network). can be converted to a radio frequency (RF) signal of Upon reception, an RF signal is obtained from a first network 292 (eg, a legacy network) via an antenna (eg, a first antenna module 242 ), and via an RFFE (eg, a first RFFE 232 ). It may be preprocessed. The first RFIC 222 may convert the preprocessed RF signal into a baseband signal to be processed by the first communication processor 212 .
- RF radio frequency
- the second RFIC 224 when transmitting, transmits the baseband signal generated by the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 to the second network 294 (eg, a 5G network). It can be converted into an RF signal (hereinafter, 5G Sub6 RF signal) of the Sub6 band (eg, about 6 GHz or less).
- 5G Sub6 RF signal RF signal
- a 5G Sub6 RF signal is obtained from the second network 294 (eg, 5G network) via an antenna (eg, second antenna module 244 ), and RFFE (eg, second RFFE 234 ) can be pre-processed.
- the second RFIC 224 may convert the preprocessed 5G Sub6 RF signal into a baseband signal to be processed by a corresponding one of the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 .
- the third RFIC 226 transmits the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor 214 to the RF of the 5G Above6 band (eg, about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) to be used in the second network 294 (eg, 5G network). It can be converted into a signal (hereinafter referred to as 5G Above6 RF signal).
- a 5G Above6 RF signal may be obtained from the second network 294 (eg, 5G network) via an antenna (eg, antenna 248 ) and pre-processed via a third RFFE 236 .
- the third RFIC 226 may convert the preprocessed 5G Above6 RF signal into a baseband signal to be processed by the second communication processor 214 .
- the third RFFE 236 may be formed as part of the third RFIC 226 .
- the electronic device 101 may include the fourth RFIC 228 separately from or as at least a part of the third RFIC 226 .
- the fourth RFIC 228 converts the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor 214 into an RF signal (hereinafter, IF signal) of an intermediate frequency band (eg, about 9 GHz to about 11 GHz). After conversion, the IF signal may be transmitted to the third RFIC 226 .
- the third RFIC 226 may convert the IF signal into a 5G Above6 RF signal.
- the 5G Above6 RF signal may be received from the second network 294 (eg, 5G network) via an antenna (eg, antenna 248 ) and converted into an IF signal by the third RFIC 226 .
- the fourth RFIC 228 may convert the IF signal into a baseband signal for processing by the second communication processor 214 .
- the first RFIC 222 and the second RFIC 224 may be implemented as at least a part of a single chip or a single package.
- the first RFFE 232 and the second RFFE 234 may be implemented as a single chip or at least a part of a single package.
- at least one antenna module of the first antenna module 242 or the second antenna module 244 may be omitted or may be combined with another antenna module to process RF signals of a plurality of corresponding bands.
- the third RFIC 226 and the antenna 248 may be disposed on the same substrate to form the third antenna module 246 .
- the wireless communication module 192 or the processor 120 may be disposed on the first substrate (eg, main PCB).
- the third RFIC 226 is located in a partial area (eg, the bottom surface) of the second substrate (eg, sub PCB) separate from the first substrate, and the antenna 248 is located in another partial region (eg, the top surface). is disposed, the third antenna module 246 may be formed.
- a high-frequency band eg, about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz
- the electronic device 101 may improve the quality or speed of communication with the second network 294 (eg, a 5G network).
- the antenna 248 may be formed as an antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements that can be used for beamforming.
- the third RFIC 226 may include, for example, as a part of the third RFFE 236 , a plurality of phase shifters 238 corresponding to a plurality of antenna elements.
- each of the plurality of phase shifters 238 may transform the phase of a 5G Above6 RF signal to be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a base station of a 5G network) through a corresponding antenna element. .
- each of the plurality of phase shifters 238 may convert the phase of the 5G Above6 RF signal received from the outside through a corresponding antenna element into the same or substantially the same phase. This enables transmission or reception through beamforming between the electronic device 101 and the outside.
- the second network 294 may be operated independently from the first network 292 (eg, legacy network) (eg, Stand-Alone (SA)) or connected and operated (eg: Non-Stand Alone (NSA)).
- the 5G network may have only an access network (eg, 5G radio access network (RAN) or next generation RAN (NG RAN)), and may not have a core network (eg, next generation core (NGC)).
- the electronic device 101 may access an external network (eg, the Internet) under the control of a core network (eg, evolved packed core (EPC)) of the legacy network.
- EPC evolved packed core
- Protocol information for communication with a legacy network eg, LTE protocol information
- protocol information for communication with a 5G network eg, New Radio (NR) protocol information
- NR New Radio
- 3A is a perspective view of a front side of an electronic device 300 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- 3B is a perspective view of a rear surface of the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 3A and 3B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , or may include other embodiments of the electronic device.
- the electronic device 300 includes a first side (or front side) 310A, a second side (or back side) 310B, and a first side 310A. and a housing 310 including a side surface 310C surrounding the space between the second surfaces 310B.
- the housing 310 may refer to a structure that forms part of the first surface 310A, the second surface 310B, and the side surface 310C of FIG. 1 .
- the first surface 310A may be formed by a front plate 302 (eg, a glass plate comprising various coating layers, or a polymer plate) that is at least partially transparent.
- the second surface 310B may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate 311 .
- the back plate 311 is formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials.
- the side surface 310C is coupled to the front plate 302 and the rear plate 311 and may be formed by a side bezel structure (or "side member") 320 including a metal and/or a polymer.
- the back plate 311 and the side bezel structure 320 are integrally formed and may include the same material (eg, a metal material such as aluminum).
- the front plate 302 includes a first region 310D that is bent and extends seamlessly from the first surface 310A toward the rear plate 311 , the front plate 302 . ) may be included at both ends of the long edge.
- the rear plate 311 extends from the second surface 310B toward the front plate 302 to extend a seamlessly extending second region 310E. It can be included at both ends of the edge.
- the front plate 302 or the back plate 311 may include only one of the first region 310D or the second region 310E.
- the front plate 302 does not include the first region 310D and the second region 310E, but may include only a flat plane disposed parallel to the second surface 310B.
- the side bezel structure 320 when viewed from the side of the electronic device 300 , is the first side bezel structure 320 on the side that does not include the first area 310D or the second area 310E. It may have a thickness (or width) of 1, and may have a second thickness that is thinner than the first thickness at the side surface including the first area or the second area.
- the electronic device 300 includes the display 301 , the input device 303 , the sound output devices 307 and 314 , the sensor modules 304 and 319 , and the camera modules 305 , 312 , 313 . , a key input device 317 , an indicator (not shown), and at least one of connectors 308 and 309 .
- the electronic device 300 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the key input device 317 or an indicator) or additionally include other components.
- the display 301 may be exposed through a substantial portion of the front plate 302 , for example. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the display 301 may be exposed through the front plate 302 forming the first area 310D of the first surface 310A and the side surface 310C.
- the display 301 may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type stylus pen.
- at least a portion of the sensor module 304 , 319 , and/or at least a portion of a key input device 317 is located in the first area 310D, and/or the second area 310E. can be placed.
- the input device 303 may include a microphone 303 .
- the input device 303 may include a plurality of microphones 303 arranged to sense the direction of the sound.
- the sound output devices 307 and 314 may include speakers 307 and 314 .
- the speakers 307 and 314 may include an external speaker 307 and a receiver 314 for a call.
- the microphone 303 , the speakers 307 , 314 , and the connectors 308 , 309 are disposed in the space of the electronic device 300 , and externally through at least one hole formed in the housing 310 . may be exposed to the environment.
- a hole formed in the housing 310 may be commonly used for the microphone 303 and the speakers 307 and 314 .
- the sound output devices 307 and 314 may include a speaker (eg, a piezo speaker) that operates while excluding a hole formed in the housing 310 .
- the sensor modules 304 and 319 may generate electrical signals or data values corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 300 or an external environmental state.
- the sensor modules 304 and 319 include, for example, a first sensor module 304 (eg, a proximity sensor) and/or a second sensor module (not shown) disposed on the first surface 310A of the housing 310 . ) (eg, a fingerprint sensor), and/or a third sensor module 319 (eg, an HRM sensor) disposed on the second surface 310B of the housing 310 .
- the fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the first surface 310A of the housing 310 .
- a fingerprint sensor (eg, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor or an optical fingerprint sensor) may be disposed under the display 301 of the first surface 310A.
- the electronic device 300 includes a sensor module not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, It may further include at least one of a humidity sensor or an illuminance sensor 304 .
- the camera modules 305 , 312 , and 313 include a first camera device 305 disposed on the first side 310A of the electronic device 300 , and a second camera device 312 disposed on the second side 310B of the electronic device 300 . ), and/or a flash 313 .
- the camera modules 305 and 312 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor.
- the flash 313 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one side of the electronic device 300 .
- the key input device 317 may be disposed on the side surface 310C of the housing 310 .
- the electronic device 300 may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices 317 and the not included key input devices 317 are displayed on the display 301 as soft keys or the like. It may be implemented in other forms.
- the key input device 317 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in the display 301 .
- the indicator may be disposed, for example, on the first surface 310A of the housing 310 .
- the indicator may provide, for example, state information of the electronic device 300 in the form of light.
- the light emitting device may provide, for example, a light source that is interlocked with the operation of the camera module 305 .
- Indicators may include, for example, LEDs, IR LEDs and xenon lamps.
- the connector holes 308 and 309 are a first connector hole 308 capable of receiving a connector (eg, a USB connector or an interface connector port module (IF module)) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data with an external electronic device. ), and/or a second connector hole (or earphone jack) 309 capable of accommodating a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals to and from an external electronic device.
- a connector eg, a USB connector or an interface connector port module (IF module)
- IF module interface connector port module
- Some of the camera modules 305 and 312 , the camera module 305 , and some of the sensor modules 304 and 319 , the sensor module 304 or the indicator may be disposed to be exposed through the display 101 .
- the camera module 305 , the sensor module 304 , or the indicator is disposed so as to be in contact with the external environment through the opening perforated to the front plate 302 of the display 301 in the internal space of the electronic device 300 .
- some sensor modules 304 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the front plate 302 in the internal space of the electronic device.
- the area of the display 301 facing the sensor module may not need a perforated opening.
- 3C is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 300 includes a side member 320 (eg, a side bezel structure), a first supporting member 3211 (eg, a bracket), a front plate 302 , a display 301 , It may include a printed circuit board 340 , a battery 350 , a second support member 360 (eg, a rear case), an antenna 370 , and a rear plate 311 .
- the electronic device 300 may omit at least one of the components (eg, the first support member 3111 or the second support member 360 ) or additionally include other components. .
- At least one of the components of the electronic device 300 may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3A or 3B , and overlapping descriptions will be omitted below.
- the first support member 3211 may be disposed inside the electronic device 300 and connected to the side member 320 , or may be integrally formed with the side member 320 .
- the first support member 3211 may be formed of, for example, a metallic material and/or a non-metallic (eg, polymer) material.
- the first support member 3211 may have a display 301 coupled to one surface and a printed circuit board 340 coupled to the other surface.
- the printed circuit board 340 may be equipped with a processor, memory, and/or an interface.
- the processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
- Memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.
- the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface.
- HDMI high definition multimedia interface
- USB universal serial bus
- the interface may, for example, electrically or physically connect the electronic device 300 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card/MMC connector, or an audio connector.
- the battery 350 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 300 and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. . At least a portion of the battery 350 may be disposed substantially on the same plane as the printed circuit board 340 , for example. The battery 350 may be integrally disposed inside the electronic device 300 , or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device 300 .
- the antenna 370 may be disposed between the rear plate 311 and the battery 350 .
- the antenna 370 may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna.
- the antenna 370 may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit/receive power required for charging.
- an antenna structure may be formed by a part of the side member 320 and/or the first support member 3211 or a combination thereof.
- FIG. 4A shows, for example, one embodiment of the structure of the third antenna module 246 described with reference to FIG. 2 .
- 4A (a) is a perspective view of the third antenna module 246 viewed from one side
- FIG. 4A (b) is a perspective view of the third antenna module 246 viewed from the other side
- 4A (c) is a cross-sectional view taken along X-X' of the third antenna module 246 .
- the third antenna module 246 is a printed circuit board 410 , an antenna array 430 , a radio frequency integrate circuit (RFIC) 452 , or a power manage integrate circuit (PMIC). ) (454).
- the third antenna module 246 may further include a shielding member 490 .
- at least one of the above-mentioned components may be omitted, or at least two of the above-mentioned components may be integrally formed.
- the printed circuit board 410 may include a plurality of conductive layers and a plurality of non-conductive layers alternately stacked with the conductive layers.
- the printed circuit board 410 may provide an electrical connection between the printed circuit board 410 and/or various electronic components disposed outside by using wires and conductive vias formed in the conductive layer.
- Antenna array 430 may include a plurality of antenna elements 432 , 434 , 436 , or 438 disposed to form a directional beam.
- the antenna elements 432 , 434 , 436 , or 438 may be formed on the first surface of the printed circuit board 410 as shown.
- the antenna array 430 may be formed inside the printed circuit board 410 .
- the antenna array 430 may include a plurality of antenna arrays (eg, a dipole antenna array and/or a patch antenna array) of the same or different shape or type.
- the RFIC 452 may be disposed in another area of the printed circuit board 410 (eg, a second side opposite the first side) that is spaced apart from the antenna array. have.
- the RFIC is configured to process a signal of a selected frequency band, which is transmitted/received through the antenna array 430 .
- the RFIC 452 may convert a baseband signal obtained from a communication processor (not shown) into an RF signal of a designated band during transmission. Upon reception, the RFIC 452 may convert an RF signal received through the antenna array 430 into a baseband signal and transmit it to the communication processor.
- an IF signal (eg, about 9 GHz to about 11 GHz) obtained from an intermediate frequency integrate circuit (IFIC) (eg, 228 in FIG. 2 ) in a selected band can be up-converted to an RF signal of The RFIC 452, upon reception, down-converts the RF signal obtained through the antenna array 430, converts it into an IF signal, and transmits it to the IFIC.
- IFIC intermediate frequency integrate circuit
- the PMIC 454 may be disposed in another partial area (eg, the second surface) of the printed circuit board 410 that is spaced apart from the antenna array 430 .
- the PMIC may receive a voltage from a main PCB (not shown) to provide power required for various components (eg, the RFIC 452 ) on the antenna module.
- the shielding member 490 may be disposed on a portion (eg, the second surface) of the printed circuit board 410 to electromagnetically shield at least one of the RFIC 452 and the PMIC 454 .
- the shielding member 490 may include a shield can.
- the third antenna module 246 may be electrically connected to another printed circuit board (eg, a main circuit board) through a module interface.
- the module interface may include a connection member, for example, a coaxial cable connector, a board to board connector, an interposer, or a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB).
- the RFIC 452 and/or the PMIC 454 of the antenna module may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board through the connecting member.
- FIG. 4B shows a cross-section along the line Y-Y' of the third antenna module 246 shown in FIG. 4A (a).
- the printed circuit board 410 of the illustrated embodiment may include an antenna layer 411 and a network layer 413 .
- the antenna layer 411 includes at least one dielectric layer 437 - 1 , and an antenna element 436 and/or a feeder 425 formed on or inside the outer surface of the dielectric layer.
- the feeding unit 425 may include a feeding point 427 and/or a feeding line 429 .
- the network layer 413 includes at least one dielectric layer 437 - 2 , and at least one ground layer 433 formed on or inside the outer surface of the dielectric layer, at least one conductive via 435 , and a transmission line. 423 , and/or a signal line 429 .
- the RFIC 452 (eg, the third RFIC 226 of FIG. 2 ) of FIG. 4A (c) shown in FIG. 4A , for example, has first and second connections (solder bumps) 440 . It may be electrically connected to the network layer 413 through -1 and 440-2). In other embodiments, various connection structures (eg, solder or BGA) may be used instead of connections.
- the RFIC 452 may be electrically connected to the antenna element 436 through a first connection unit 440-1, a transmission line 423, and a power supply unit 425.
- the RFIC 452 may also be electrically connected to the ground layer 433 through the second connection part 440 - 2 and the conductive via 435 .
- the RFIC 452 may also be electrically connected to the above-mentioned module interface through the signal line 429 .
- 5A is a partially cutaway perspective view of an electronic device showing a state in which an antenna structure and a key button device are disposed according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 5B is a top view of the electronic device of FIG. 5A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 5A and 5B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3A , or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.
- the antenna structure 500 (eg, antenna or antenna module) of FIGS. 5A and 5B is at least in part similar to the antenna module 197 of FIG. 1 or the third antenna module 226 of FIG. 2 , or another embodiment of an antenna structure. may include more.
- the key button device 600 of FIGS. 5A and 5B may be at least partially similar to the input module 150 of FIG. 1 or the key input device 317 of FIG. 3A , or may further include other embodiments of the key button device. .
- the electronic device 300 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3A ) includes a housing 310 including a side member 320 , the housing An antenna structure 500 (eg, an antenna or an antenna module) disposed in the interior space of 310 and a key button facing at least partially facing the antenna structure 500 , and exposed to be visible from the outside through at least a portion of the housing device 600 .
- the side member 320 may be formed as at least a part of a side surface (eg, a side surface 310C of FIG. 3A ) of the electronic device 300 and may be disposed to be at least partially visible from the outside. have.
- the side member 320 may include a support member 3211 (eg, a support structure) that at least partially extends into the internal space of the electronic device 300 .
- the antenna structure 500 may include a substrate 590 and conductive patches 510 and 520 as an antenna element disposed on the substrate 590 .
- the antenna structure 500 may operate as an array antenna through the conductive patches 510 and 520 .
- the substrate 590 includes a first substrate surface 5901 facing the first direction (direction 1), a second substrate surface 5902 facing in a direction opposite to the first substrate surface 5901, and a first and a substrate side 5903 surrounding the space between the substrate surface 5901 and the second substrate surface 5902 .
- the electronic device 300 is a wireless communication circuit electrically connected to the conductive patches 510 and 520 of the antenna structure 500 (eg, the RFIC 452 of FIG. 4B or the wireless communication of FIG. 6A ) circuit 595) (eg, the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1 ).
- the wireless communication circuit 595 may be disposed on the second substrate surface 5902 .
- the wireless communication circuit 595 includes an electrical connection member (eg, an electrical connection member including the connection connector 598 of FIG. 17 ) in an internal space of the electronic device 300 , spaced apart from the substrate 590 . 597)) may be electrically connected to the conductive patches 510 and 520 disposed on the substrate 590 .
- the conductive patches 510 and 520 may include a first conductive patch 510 and a second conductive patch 520 spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval.
- conductive patches 510 , 520 may be replaced with a single conductive patch.
- the conductive patches 510 and 520 may be replaced with three or more conductive patches spaced apart from each other at predetermined intervals.
- the wireless communication circuit 595 may be configured to transmit and/or receive a wireless signal in a range of about 3 GHz to 100 GHz through the conductive patches 510 and 520 .
- the substrate 590 of the antenna structure 500 may be disposed in a manner to face the side member 320 in the internal space of the electronic device 300 .
- the substrate 590 in the internal space of the electronic device 300 , the substrate 590 is disposed such that the first substrate surface 5901 faces the side member 320 , so that the side member 320 is directed in a first direction (1 direction). ) may be induced to form a beam pattern of the antenna structure 500 .
- the substrate 590 may be disposed on the mounting part 3212 provided through the structural shape of the support member 3211 .
- the substrate 590 may be fixed to the mounting portion 3212 via a conductive plate 550 supporting the substrate side 5903 and/or the second substrate surface 5902 .
- the substrate 590 is fixed to the conductive plate 550 by taping or bonding, and the conductive plate 550 is fixed to the mounting portion 3212 or the side member 320 through a fastening member such as a screw S. can
- the key button device 600 is exposed to be visible from the outside at least partially through the opening 321 formed in the side member 320 , and the pressing protrusion protrudes in the substrate direction (-x-axis direction).
- a key button 610 including the keys 611 and 612 and key modules 620 and 630 disposed on the first substrate surface 5901 to be switched according to a pressing operation of the key button 610 may be included.
- the key button 610 is arranged to be visible to the outside of the electronic device 300 , and at least one function of the electronic device 300 is activated through a user manipulation (eg, press or touch). can be induced to perform.
- the at least one function may include various functions such as a volume up/down function, a wake-up function, a sleep function, or a power on/off function.
- the key modules 620 and 630 include a first key module 620 that at least partially overlaps with the first conductive patch 510 when the first substrate surface 5901 is viewed from above, and A second key module 630 that at least partially overlaps with the second conductive patch 520 may be included.
- the antenna structure 500 includes three or more conductive patches, at least one conductive patch may be disposed at a position that does not correspond to the key modules 620 and 630 .
- the pressing protrusions 611 and 612 of the key button 610 are a first pressing protrusion 611 and a second key module ( A second pressing protrusion 612 for pressing the 630 may be included.
- the first pressing protrusion 611 and the second pressing protrusion 612 may be integrally formed with the key button 610 or provided separately to be structurally coupled to the key button 610 .
- the first key module 620 is disposed on the first button board 621 (eg, key pad) and the first button board 621 disposed on the first board surface 5901,
- a first conductive contact 622 eg, a metal dome
- the switching operation may be performed through the circuit structure configured in the first button substrate 621 .
- the first conductive contact 622 includes a metal dome
- the circuit is spaced apart from the first button substrate 621 through deformation of the metal dome by pressing the first pressing protrusion 611 .
- the carbon contact is electrically connected, and a switching operation can be performed.
- the first button substrate 621 detects a change in the capacitance by a user's touch.
- a switching operation may be performed.
- the second key module 630 is disposed on the second button board 631 (eg, key pad) and the second button board 631 disposed on the first board surface 5901,
- a second conductive contact 632 eg, a metal dome
- the second key module 630 may be disposed on the first substrate surface 5901 in substantially the same manner as the arrangement structure of the first key module 620 .
- the key button device 600 is one key button for pressing the corresponding key modules 620 and 630 through the pressing protrusions 611 and 612 spaced apart from each other at a specified interval. (610), but is not limited thereto.
- the key button device 600 may include two key buttons respectively disposed at positions corresponding to the respective pressing protrusions 611 and 612 .
- the key button device 600 may include three or more key modules and at least one key button for pressing the key modules. .
- the key button device 600 may be replaced with at least one other electronic component.
- the at least one other electronic component may include a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 319 of FIG. 3B ), a camera module (eg, the camera module 312 of FIG. 3B ), a speaker device (eg, an external speaker of FIG. 3A ) 307)), a microphone device (eg, the microphone 303 of FIG. 3A ), or a connector port (eg, the connector port 308 of FIG. 3A ).
- a sensor module eg, the sensor module 319 of FIG. 3B
- a camera module eg, the camera module 312 of FIG. 3B
- a speaker device eg, an external speaker of FIG. 3A
- a microphone device eg, the microphone 303 of FIG. 3A
- a connector port eg, the connector port 308 of FIG. 3A
- at least one other electronic component may be disposed to correspond to the outside of the electronic device 300 through the structural shape of the housing 310 .
- the substrate 590 of the antenna structure 500 is formed on
- a beam pattern is formed in a rearward-facing direction (eg, -z direction in FIG. 3B ).
- the rear cover 311) may be disposed in the direction it faces.
- the key button 610 of the key button device 600 may be exposed to be seen from the outside on the rear surface of the electronic device 300 (eg, the rear surface 310B of FIG. 3B ).
- the antenna structure 500 connects the key button device 600 disposed on the first substrate surface 5901 of the substrate 590 to the main board (eg, the printed circuit of FIG. 3C ) of the electronic device 300 .
- An electrical connection structure for electrically connecting to the substrate 340 may be included.
- the electrical connection structure may be disposed through the internal structure of the substrate, and a detailed description will be given below.
- the electronic device 300 includes an antenna structure 500 and a key button device 600 disposed at least partially overlapping the antenna structure 500 , and the key button device 600 .
- 6A is a partial cross-sectional view of an antenna structure including a key button device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 6B is a perspective view schematically illustrating an arrangement relationship between a key button device and a conductive patch according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the electronic device 300 includes a single conductive patch 510 corresponding to the key button device 600 including one key module 620 . It may include an antenna structure 500 that includes.
- the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 5A ) includes an antenna structure 500 and a key button device 600 disposed at least partially overlapping the antenna structure 500 .
- the antenna structure 500 includes a first substrate surface 5901 facing the first direction (direction 1) and a second substrate surface 5902 facing in the opposite direction to the first substrate surface 5901 . and a first conductive patch 510 (hereinafter, 'conductive patch') disposed between the substrate 590 and the first substrate surface 5901 and the second substrate surface 5902 .
- the conductive patch 510 is disposed on the insulating layer 591 between the first substrate surface 5901 and the second substrate surface 5902, or disposed so as to be exposed through at least a portion of the first substrate surface.
- the substrate 590 may include a ground layer 592 .
- the conductive patch 510 may be disposed between the ground layer 592 and the first substrate surface 5901 in the insulating layer 591 .
- the antenna structure 500 is disposed to penetrate at least partially and vertically through the insulating layer 591 , and one end of the feeding unit 511 is electrically connected to at least some points of the conductive patch 510 .
- the other end of the power feeding unit 511 has a first wiring structure 5931 (eg, electricity) disposed between the ground layer 592 and the second substrate surface 5902 in the insulating layer 591 .
- wiring may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit 595 disposed on the second substrate surface 5902 .
- the power feeding unit 511 may include a conductive via disposed to at least partially pass through the first through hole 5921 formed in the ground layer 592 .
- the key button device 600 may be disposed on the first substrate surface 5901 of the antenna structure 500 .
- the key button device 600 operates the key module 620 through the first key module 620 (hereinafter, 'key module') disposed on the first substrate surface 5901 and the user's manipulation. It may include a key button 610 for doing so.
- at least a portion of the key button 610 is provided from the outside through an opening (eg, the opening 321 of FIG. 5A ) formed in at least a portion of the side member (eg, the side member 320 of FIG. 5A ). may be operably exposed to be seen.
- the key button 610 may include a first pressing protrusion 611 (hereinafter, 'pressing protrusion') extending to be in contact with or close to the key module 620 .
- the first key module 620 includes a first button board 621 (eg, a key pad) and a first button board 621 (hereinafter, 'button board') disposed on the first board surface 5901 .
- ') may include a first conductive contact 622 (hereinafter, 'conductive contact').
- the conductive contact 622 may include a metal dome that is pressed through the pressing protrusion 511 .
- the antenna structure 500 connects the key button device 600 to the main board (eg, the printed circuit board 340 of FIG. 3C ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 5A ). It may include at least a part of an electrical connection structure for connection.
- the electrical connection structure may include at least one conductive via 623 , 624 disposed to at least partially penetrate the substrate 590 .
- the at least one conductive via 623 , 624 includes a second through hole 5101 formed in the conductive patch 510 from the key module 620 in the insulating layer 591 of the substrate 590 .
- a second conductive via 624 (eg, a ground via) penetrating through the 510 and electrically connected to the ground layer 592 may be included.
- the first conductive via 623 may be disposed to remain electrically isolated from the conductive patch 510 and the ground layer 592 .
- the second conductive via 624 may remain electrically disconnected from the conductive patch 510 .
- the second conductive via 624 may be connected to the ground layer 592 while being electrically connected to the conductive patch 510 .
- the first conductive via 623 is a second wiring structure 5932 (eg, electrical wiring) disposed in the insulating layer 591 , between the ground layer 592 and the second substrate surface 5902 . ), may be electrically connected to a connector 596 (eg, a B2B connector) for a key button device disposed on the second substrate surface 5902 .
- the conductive patch 510 and/or the wireless communication circuit 595 extend from the substrate 590 , and other electrical connection members (eg, FRC; flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) provided separately from the connector 596) ) type RF cable or a coaxial cable) may be electrically connected to the main board (eg, the printed circuit board 340 of FIG.
- the first wiring structure 5931 is also electrically connected to the connector 596 , so that the RF signal of the conductive patch 510 and the key input signal of the key module 620 are transmitted to the main board (eg, the printed circuit board 340 of FIG. 3C ) through the connector 596 .
- the wireless communication circuit 595 is disposed on the second substrate surface 5902 , the RF signal of the conductive patch 510 and the key input signal of the key module 620 are transmitted through the connector 596 to the main board (eg, the printed circuit board 340 of FIG. 3C ).
- FIG. 6C is a partial cross-sectional view of an antenna structure including a key button device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the antenna structure 500 is between the first substrate surface 5901 and the conductive patch 510 .
- At least one conductive dummy patch 5111 disposed on the insulating layer 591 of the dummy patch 5111 may be spaced apart from the conductive patch 510 at a predetermined interval so as to be coupled to the conductive patch 510 .
- the dummy patch 5111 may have a smaller size than the conductive patch 510 .
- the dummy patch 5111 may have a size substantially the same as or larger than the conductive patch 510 .
- the dummy patch 5111 may help to expand the bandwidth of the operating frequency band of the antenna structure 500 without degrading the radiation performance.
- FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams illustrating an arrangement structure of conductive vias according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 7A and 7B are views of the substrate 590 of the antenna structure 500 from above, in order to explain the arrangement positions of the conductive vias 623 and 624 connected to the key module 620, a key button (eg : The key button 610 of FIG. 6A ) is omitted.
- a key button eg : The key button 610 of FIG. 6A
- the antenna structure 500 is disposed on a substrate 590 and may include conductive vias 623 and 624 electrically connected to the key module 620 .
- the conductive vias 623 and 624 are the first conductive via 623 that transmits the key input signal of the key module 620 and the key module 620 and a ground layer (eg, the ground of FIG. 6A ). a second conductive via 624 connecting the layer 592 ).
- the conductive vias 623 and 624 are formed in a region overlapping the center C of the conductive patch 510 or a position close to the center C of the conductive patch 510 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above.
- the patch antenna including the conductive patch 510 has an electric field distribution that is symmetrical on the left and right with respect to the vertical direction of the operating polarized wave, and thus the vertical direction of the polarized wave at the center (C) of the conductive patch 510 .
- it can have a virtual short plane (e-plane) in which the electric field becomes zero. Therefore, at that location, since there is no electric field between the conductive patch 510 and the ground layer (eg, the ground layer 592 in FIG. 6A ), even if the conductive vias 623 and 624 are disposed, the antenna structure 500 Radiation performance degradation can be reduced.
- the electric field becomes stronger as it moves from the center C to the edge portion, so a metal structure (eg, conductive vias) in the center of the conductive patch 510 (623, 624)), the radiation performance may be relatively less affected than when a metal structure (eg, conductive vias 623 and 624) is positioned at the edge portion.
- a metal structure eg, conductive vias
- the conductive vias 623 , 624 may be provided with a substrate 590 facing from above.
- the conductive patch 510 may be disposed to overlap a point close to the center C of the conductive patch 510 .
- the first conductive via 623 and the second conductive via 624 are formed with the center C of the conductive patch 510 as a reference (interposed therebetween) when the substrate 590 is viewed from above. ) may be arranged in a position that is symmetrical with respect to each other and overlaps.
- the two conductive vias 623 and 624 are illustrated as being spaced apart from each other with respect to the center C, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
- the two conductive vias 623 and 624 may be disposed to contact each other with respect to the center C.
- any one of the two conductive vias 623 and 624 is the conductive patch 510 , when the substrate 590 is viewed from above. It may be disposed at a position overlapping the center (C).
- the second conductive via 624 connecting the key module 620 to the ground layer of the substrate 590 eg, the ground layer 592 of FIG. 6A
- the first conductive via 623 since the first conductive via 623 is advantageously disposed closer to the center C, it may be disposed at a position in contact with the second conductive via 624 .
- the first conductive via 623 may be disposed at a position overlapping the center C, and the second conductive via 624 may be disposed at a position closest to the first conductive via 623 as much as possible. .
- FIGS. 7C and 7D are diagrams illustrating an arrangement structure of power feeding units according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the antenna structure 500 - 1 includes two power feeding units 511 and 512 disposed on the conductive patch 510 , and thus may be operated to have double polarization.
- the antenna structure 500-1 includes the first feeding part 511 and the center ( It may include a second feeding unit 512 disposed on a second virtual line L2 passing through C) and crossing the first virtual line L1 at a specified angle.
- the specified angle may include 90 degrees.
- the antenna structure 500-1 that includes two feeders 511 and 512 and supports double polarization also is a point close to the center C when the substrate 590 is viewed from above. It may include conductive vias 623 and 624 disposed at positions overlapping the .
- the conductive vias 623 and 624 are symmetrically disposed with respect to the center C, or the conductive via 624 of one of the two conductive vias 623 and 624 is located at the center C. It is disposed at a position overlapping the , and the other conductive via 623 may be disposed to be in close proximity to any one conductive via 624 .
- the conductive vias 623 and 624 do not overlap the lines of the first virtual line L1 and the second virtual line L2 and are located at positions overlapping with a point close to the center C. can be placed.
- the conductive patch 510 when the antenna structure 500 - 1 supports polarization diversity, the conductive patch 510 generates two perpendicular polarized waves, so the virtual ground plane where the electric field becomes 0 is the center of the conductive patch 510 . At (C), they are orthogonal to each other, and for this reason, the center (C) of the conductive patch 510 may be caused to operate as a virtual GND point.
- the conductive vias 623 and 624 may be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the illustrated arrangement direction.
- the antenna structure 500 - 2 is disposed on the third virtual line L1 to be symmetrical with the first feeding unit 511 with respect to the center C of the conductive patch 510 .
- a dual-fed double polarization antenna including a feeding part 513 and a fourth feeding part 514 disposed in the second virtual line L2 so as to be symmetrical with the second feeding part 512 with respect to the center (C). can be operated.
- the conductive vias 623 and 624 are disposed on the substrate 590 at a position that overlaps with a point close to the center C, thereby reducing the degradation in radiation performance of the antenna structure 500-2.
- FIG. 8 is a graph illustrating radiation performance of an antenna structure according to the presence or absence of a key button device in the configuration of FIG. 7C according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 8 in the antenna structure 500-1 of FIG. 7C supporting dual polarization, the arrangement structure of the two conductive vias (eg, the conductive vias 623 and 624 of FIG. 7C ) as described above is shown.
- a key button device eg, the key button device 600 of FIG. 6A
- a substrate eg, the substrate 590 of FIG.
- the vertical polarization (801 graph) and the horizontal polarization (802 graph) The gain is compared to the gains of the vertical polarization (graph 803) and horizontal polarization (graph 804) when the key input device 600 is not disposed on the substrate 590, the operating frequency band (810 region) (eg, about 28 GHz) , it can be seen that there is no significant change to affect the radiation performance. Even if the conductive patch 510 of the antenna structure 500-1 and the key button device 600 are overlapped, the center (C) arrangement or arrangement close to the center (C) of the two conductive vias 623 and 624 is not achieved. This may mean that the radiation performance of the antenna structure 500 - 1 is not substantially degraded.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement structure of conductive vias according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the antenna structure 500 is disposed on a substrate 590 and may include conductive vias 623 and 624 electrically connected to the key module 620 .
- the conductive vias 623 and 624 are the first conductive via 623 that transmits the key input signal of the key module 620 and the key module 620 and a ground layer (eg, the ground of FIG. 6A ). a second conductive via 624 connecting the layer 592 ).
- the antenna structure 500 includes a second conductive via 624 and a second conductive via 624 disposed at a position overlapping the center C of the conductive patch 510 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above.
- a first conductive via 623 may be disposed at a position having a specified separation distance D1 from the conductive via 624 .
- the first conductive via 623 is connected to the conductive patch 510 from the second conductive via 624 disposed at the center C of the conductive patch 510 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above. ) can be arranged within a distance of about 30% of the straight line distance D to the end.
- the first conductive via 623 is and the separation distance D1 from the center C of the second conductive via 624 is arranged within a distance of 30% of the linear distance D from the center C of the conductive patch 510 to the end of the conductive patch.
- FIG. 10 is a graph illustrating radiation performance of an antenna structure according to a separation distance between two conductive vias of FIG. 9 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the antenna structure (eg, the antenna structure 500 of FIG. 9 ) is formed in a conductive patch (eg, the conductive patch 510 of FIG. 9 ) in an operating frequency band (1010 region) (eg, about 28 GHz band).
- a conductive patch eg, the conductive patch 510 of FIG. 9
- an operating frequency band 1010 region
- the second conductive via eg, the second conductive via 624 of FIG. 9
- the gain decreases.
- the first conductive via 623 is the distance D1 from the second conductive via (eg, the center C of the conductive patch 510) is about 0.4 mm, about a 30% point (eg, a 28% point) ), the gain decreases by about 1 dB, and when the separation distance (D1) is about 0.6 mm and moves to about 50% (eg, 42%), the gain decreases by 2 dB or more.
- the first conductive via 623 and/or the second conductive via 624 in the edge direction of the conductive patch 510 is a linear distance from the center to the edge portion ( When positioned within about 30% of D), the antenna structure 500 can be used without significant performance degradation. it can be seen that there is
- FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement structure of conductive pads included in an electronic component according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the key module 620 is disposed between the first substrate surface (eg, the first substrate surface 5901 of FIG. 6A ) and the button substrate 621 of the substrate (eg, the substrate 590 of FIG. 6A ). It may include a surface mount device (SMD) pad 625 disposed on the . According to one embodiment, the SMD pad 625 is a first conductive via exposed to a first substrate surface (eg, the first substrate surface 5901 of FIG. 6A ) of the substrate (eg, the substrate 590 of FIG. 6A ).
- SMD surface mount device
- a conductive pad 6251 for electrically connecting to the 623 eg, signal via
- a connector 6252 for electrically connecting to the second conductive via 624 eg, a ground via
- the conductive pad 6251 and the connection 6252 are connected via a conductive contact (eg, conductive contact 622 in FIG. 6A ) of a key button device (eg, key button device 600 in FIG. 6A ). may be selectively electrically connected to each other.
- the conductive pad 6251 and the connecting portion 6252 include the first conductive via 623 and the second conductive via exposed on the first substrate surface 5901 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above.
- the key module 620 may be electrically connected to each other only by an operation in which the key module 620 is mounted on the first substrate surface 5901 .
- the conductive pad 6251 and the connecting portion 6252 are connected to each of the first conductive via 623 and the second conductive via 624 by soldering, conductive taping, conductive bonding, and/or electrical connection members (eg, conductive contact spring).
- the conductive pad 6251 may include a first conductive via ( 623), it may be eccentrically disposed to have a specified separation distance from the center C of the conductive patch (eg, the conductive patch 510 of FIG. 6A ).
- the conductive pad 6251 is formed to have a length, so that the conductive contact of the key module (eg, the conductive contact 622 in FIG. 6A ) is electrically at the first point P1 of the conductive pad 6251 .
- the first conductive via 623 may be electrically connected at a second point P2 of the conductive pad 6251 that is closer to the center C of the conductive patch 510 than the first point P1.
- connection 6251 may also be electrically connected to the second conductive via 624 in substantially the same manner as the conductive pad 6251 of the SMD pad 625, in some embodiments. and connection 6252 may be formed directly on a button substrate (eg, button substrate 621 in Fig. 6A) In some embodiments, SMD pad 625 including conductive pad 6251 and connection 6252. may be replaced with the dummy patch 5111 of FIG. 6C.
- FIGS. 12A to 12C are block diagrams of an antenna structure including a key button device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the antenna structure 700 is a substrate 590 and a plurality of antenna elements arranged side by side at a predetermined interval on the substrate 590, a first conductive patch 710, a second conductive patch 720, A third conductive patch 730 and/or a fourth conductive patch 740 may be included.
- each of the conductive patches 710 , 720 , 730 , and 740 may have a feeding structure (eg, a single feeding structure) of FIG. 7A , a feeding structure of FIG. 7C (a double polarization feeding structure) or FIG. 7D . It may have at least one feeding structure among the feeding structures (double feeding, double polarization feeding structure).
- the antenna structure 700 may be operated as an array antenna having a 1 ⁇ 4 structure.
- the key button device 600 may be disposed at a position that at least partially overlaps the substrate 590 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above.
- the key button device 600 generates a key input signal through manipulation of the key button 610 and the key button 610 , the first button substrate 621 and the first conductive contact 622 . It may include a first key module 620 and a second key module 630 including a second button board 631 and a second conductive contact 632 including a.
- the first key module 620 may be disposed at a position overlapping the first conductive patch 710 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above.
- the second key module 630 may be disposed at a position overlapping the fourth conductive patch 740 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above.
- the key modules 620 and 630 may be disposed at positions overlapping the second conductive patch 720 and/or the third conductive patch 730 .
- the key button device 600 may include two key buttons arranged to be operable through each of the two key modules 620 and 630 .
- the same reference numerals refer to the components substantially the same as those of the antenna structure 700 and the key button device 600 of FIG. 12A . has been given, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.
- the first key module 620 of the key button device 600 may be disposed at a position overlapping the first conductive patch 710 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above.
- the second key module 630 of the key button device 600 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above, the space between the third conductive patch 730 and the fourth conductive patch 740 . It may be arranged to overlap. This arrangement structure depends on the size of the key button 610 of the key button device 600 and the arrangement position of the pressing protrusions formed on the key button 610 (eg, the pressing protrusions 611 and 612 of FIG. 5A ). can be decided.
- the same reference numerals are assigned to the components substantially the same as those of the key button device 600 of FIG. 12A , and a detailed description thereof may be omitted. .
- the antenna structure 750 is a substrate 590 and a plurality of antenna elements disposed on the substrate 590 , and the first conductive patch 751 has first conductivity along the second direction (direction 2).
- a second conductive patch 752 disposed side by side with the patch 751, a third conductive patch disposed side by side with the first conductive patch 751 in a third direction (direction 3) perpendicular to the second direction (direction 2)
- It may include a fourth conductive patch 754 disposed side by side with the second conductive patch 752 along the 753 and the third direction (direction 3).
- the fourth conductive patch 754 may be disposed side by side with the third conductive patch 753 in the second direction (direction 2).
- the antenna structure 750 may be operated as an array antenna having a 2 ⁇ 2 structure.
- the key button device 600 includes a first key module 620 and a third conductive patch ( 753) and may include a second key module 630 disposed at an overlapping position.
- the key button 610 may be disposed at a position at least partially overlapping the first conductive patch 751 and the third conductive patch 753 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above.
- the first key module 620 and/or the second key module 630 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above, the second conductive patch 752 and/or the third conductive patch 753 ) and may be disposed in a position overlapping with In this case, the arrangement position and/or shape of the key button 610 may be changed.
- the key button device 600 may include two key buttons arranged to be operable through each of the two key modules 620 and 630 .
- the antenna structure key button device 700, 750 shown in Figures 12a to 12c includes two key modules (620, 630), but is not limited thereto.
- the antenna structure key button device 700 , 750 may include one key module or three or more key modules disposed on the substrate 590 .
- FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram of an antenna structure including a key button device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the antenna structure 800 includes a substrate 590 and a plurality of antenna elements disposed side by side at a predetermined interval on the substrate 590 , a first conductive patch 810 , a second conductive patch 820 , A third conductive patch 830 , a fourth conductive patch 840 , and/or a fifth conductive patch 850 may be included.
- each of the conductive patches 810 , 820 , 830 , 840 , and 850 may have the feeding structure (double polarization feeding structure) of FIG. 7C .
- each of the conductive patches 810 , 820 , 830 , 840 , 850 is at least one of the feeding structure of FIG.
- the antenna structure 800 may be operated as an array antenna having a 1 ⁇ 5 structure.
- the key button device 600 may be disposed at a position that at least partially overlaps the substrate 590 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above.
- the key button device 600 generates a key input signal through manipulation of the key button 610 and the key button 610 , the first button substrate 621 and the first conductive contact 622 . It may include a first key module 620 and/or a second key module 630 including a second button board 631 and a second conductive contact 632 including a.
- the first key module 620 may be disposed at a position overlapping the first conductive patch 810 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above.
- the second key module 630 may be disposed at a position overlapping the fourth conductive patch 840 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above.
- the key modules 620 and 630 may be symmetrically disposed with respect to the third conductive patch 830 .
- the first key module 620 may be disposed on the second conductive patch 820
- the second key module 630 may be disposed on the fourth conductive patch 840 .
- have based on the third conductive patch 830 , the first key module 620 is disposed on the first conductive patch 810 , and the second key module 630 is disposed on the fifth conductive patch 850 .
- the key modules 620 and 630 may be asymmetrically disposed on any two of the conductive patches 810 , 820 , 830 , 840 , and 850 .
- the key button device 600 may include two key buttons arranged to be operable through each of the two key modules 620 and 630 .
- FIG. 14 is a graph illustrating radiation performance of an antenna structure according to the presence or absence of a key button device in the configuration of FIG. 13 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the antenna of FIG. 13 supporting dual polarization and having conductive patches have a 1 ⁇ 5 array structure.
- key modules of a key button device eg, key button device 600 of FIG. 13
- key modules 620 , 630 of FIG. 13 are coupled to corresponding conductive patches 810 , 820 .
- the conductive patches 810, 820, 830, 840, and 850 have an array-type arrangement structure, and the key modules 620 and 630 are conductive patches of some of the conductive patches 810, 820, 830, 840, 850. It may mean that the radiation performance of the antenna structure 800 is not substantially deteriorated even if it is overlapped with the patches 810 and 840 .
- 15 is a block diagram of an antenna structure including key modules according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the same reference numerals are assigned to the components substantially the same as those of the antenna structure 800 of FIG. 13 , and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.
- the first key module 620 may be disposed at a position that at least partially overlaps the first conductive patch 810 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above.
- the center of the first key module 620 is located from the center of the first conductive patch 810 to the right along the second direction (direction 2) parallel to the long side 590a of the substrate 590 .
- the first conductive patch 810 is moved by one distance t1 and moved downward by a second distance t2 along the third direction (3 direction) parallel to the short side 590b of the substrate 590.
- the center of the second key module 630 is located from the center of the fifth conductive patch 850 to the left along the second direction (direction 2) parallel to the long side 590a of the substrate 590 .
- the fifth conductive patch 850 is moved by one distance t1 and moved downward by a second distance t2 in a third direction (3 direction) parallel to the short side 590b of the substrate 590. and may be partially overlapped with the
- the first key module 620 and the second key module 630 are formed by changing the shape of the conductive pad 6251 of FIG. 11 through the first conductive via of the substrate 590 (eg, the first conductive via of FIG.
- the conductive via 623 may be formed to be electrically connected to a position close to the center of the conductive patches 810 and 850 .
- 16A and 16B are graphs illustrating radiation performance of an antenna structure according to movement arrangement of key modules in the configuration of FIG. 15 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the first key module 620 and the second key module 630 when the substrate 590 is viewed from above, the first conductive patch 810 and When disposed in the center of the fifth conductive patch 850 , the first movement distance t1 from the center along the second direction (direction 2) parallel to the long side 590a of the substrate 590 (eg, about 6 mm)
- the second movement distance t2 eg, about 6 mm
- the third direction the 3 direction
- the short side 590b of the substrate 590 or the first movement
- the operating frequency bands 1601 and 1602 eg, about 28 GHz band
- 17 is a configuration diagram of an antenna structure including key modules according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 5A ) includes a substrate 590 and a plurality of conductive patches 1710 , 1720 , 1730 , and 1740 disposed on the substrate 590 .
- the antenna structure 1700 and the substrate 590 are viewed from above, the first key module 620 superimposed on some of the conductive patches 1710, 1720, 1730, 1740 and the conductive patches 1710 and 1740, and / or a key button device 600 including a second key module 630 may be included.
- the antenna structure 1700 extends from the substrate 590 and is an electrical connection in which a wireless communication circuit 598 (eg, the wireless communication circuit 595 of FIG.
- the electrical connection member 597 may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) type RF cable (FRC) or a coaxial cable.
- FPCB flexible printed circuit board
- FRC RF cable
- the electrical connection member 597 is connected to a main board (eg, the printed circuit board 340 of FIG. 3C ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 5A ) through a connection connector (not shown). )) can be electrically connected to.
- the antenna structure 1700 may be electrically connected to the main board (eg, the printed circuit board 340 of FIG. 3C ) through the electrical connection member 597 .
- wireless communication circuitry 598 may be disposed on a main board (eg, printed circuit board 340 of FIG. 3C ).
- the key button device 600 is disposed on the substrate 590 and includes a conductive via (eg, the first conductive via 623 of FIG. 6A ) connected to the key modules 620 and 630 . Through the electrical connection structure, it may be electrically connected to the electrical connection member 597 .
- 18A is a partially cutaway perspective view of an electronic device illustrating a state in which a key button device is disposed in a housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
- 18B is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 18b-18b of FIG. 18A in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure
- the electronic device 300 is disposed in the housing 310 including the side member 320, the inner space of the housing 310, and the first direction ( A button device that is at least partially facing the antenna structure 500 and the antenna structure 500 arranged to form a beam pattern in the direction of 1) and is at least partially visible from the outside and operably disposed from the side member 320 (600).
- the side member 320 when the side member 320 is viewed from the outside, at least a portion of the key button device 600 may be disposed to overlap the antenna structure 500 .
- the key button device 600 is at least partially protruded or exposed to the outside through the opening 321 formed in the side member 320 , the key button 610 and the key button 610 and the antenna structure.
- a first key module 620 or a second key module 630 disposed between the substrates 590 of 500 may be included.
- the first key module 620 may include a first button board 621 disposed on the board 590 and a first conductive contact 622 disposed on the first button board 621 .
- the second key module 630 may include a second button substrate 631 and a second conductive contact 632 .
- the side member 320 may include the conductive material 320a of the electronic device 300 .
- the side member 320 may include a non-conductive material 320b that is insert-injected into the conductive material 320a.
- the opening 321 may be formed in the conductive material 320a.
- the antenna structure 500 may be disposed such that a beam pattern is formed through the opening 321 in the first direction (1 direction) to which the key button 610 overlapped with the substrate 590 faces,
- the button 610 may be formed of a non-conductive material (eg, injection molding) to form a smooth beam pattern.
- 19A to 19E are diagrams illustrating a configuration of a key button or a housing for radiating an antenna structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
- the key button device 600 is located at a position corresponding to the key button 610 including a pair of pressing protrusions 611 and 612 and a pair of pressing protrusions 611 and 612, respectively. It may include arranged key modules 620 and 630 . According to one embodiment, the key modules 620 and 630 may be disposed on the substrate 590 of the antenna structure 500 as described above.
- the antenna structure 500 may be disposed such that a beam pattern is formed in a first direction (a direction 1) toward which the key button 610 is directed.
- the key button 610 disposed at least partially overlapping the direction in which the beam pattern is formed may include a conductive material 610a (eg, metal) and/or a non-conductive material 610b (eg, polymer).
- the key button 610 may be formed of the at least partially segmented conductive material 610a through insert injection of the non-conductive material 610b.
- the non-conductive material 610b may be disposed between (eg, the center) of the pair of pressing protrusions 611 and 612 in the key button 610 .
- the key button 610 includes the pressing protrusions 611 and 612 formed of the non-conductive material 610b in the configuration of FIG. 19A, thereby interfering with the beam pattern formation of the antenna structure 500. can be reduced
- the key button 610 may be exposed or protruded from the opening 321 of the side member 320 to be visible from the outside.
- the key button when the side member 320 is viewed from the outside, in the exposed portion, surrounds at least a portion of the centrally disposed conductive material 610a and the edges of the conductive material 610a.
- a non-conductive material 610b may be formed.
- the non-conductive material 610b may be disposed in a closed loop shape along the edge of the conductive material 610a or may have an open loop shape in which the conductive material 610a is at least partially interposed. may be placed as
- the opening 321 may include a conductive material 320a or a non-conductive material 320b of the side member 320 .
- the non-conductive material 320b may be exposed to the outside through the opening 321 or disposed at a position facing the protruding key button 610 .
- the non-conductive material 320b may form the entire inner rim of the opening 321 or may form a partial inner rim of the opening 321 through the intervention of the conductive material 320a.
- the key button 610 of the key button device 600 is a first key module 620 and a second key disposed on the antenna structure 500 when the opening 321 is viewed from the outside.
- the module 630 may be at least partially overlapped.
- the key button 610 may be formed of a conductive material.
- the key button 610 may be formed to have a second width TH2 smaller than the first width TH1 of the opening 321 . Accordingly, the beam pattern formed from the antenna structure 500 may be transmitted to the outside through the space between the opening 321 and the key button 610 .
- the beam pattern of the antenna structure 500 is near the key button 610, and a side member (eg, FIG. It may be transmitted to the outside through the non-conductive portion formed in the side member 320 of 19d).
- the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 5A ) includes a housing (eg, the housing 310 of FIG. 5A ) and an antenna structure (eg, FIG. 5A ) disposed in the inner space of the housing. of the antenna structure 500), the first substrate surface (eg, the first substrate surface 5901 of FIG. 5A) facing the first direction (eg, the first direction (1 direction) of FIG. 5A), the first A second substrate surface facing in a direction opposite to the substrate surface (eg, the second substrate surface 5902 of FIG. 5A ) and a ground layer disposed in a space between the first substrate surface and the second substrate surface (eg, FIG.
- a substrate eg, the substrate 590 of FIG. 6A
- a ground layer 592 of An antenna structure including (eg, the conductive patch 510 of FIG. 6A ) and at least one feeding unit (eg, the feeding unit 511 of FIG. 6A ) disposed at a designated position of the at least one conductive patch, and the An electronic component (eg, the key button device 600 of FIG.
- a wireless communication circuit disposed in space, electrically connected to the at least one power supply unit, and configured to form a beam pattern in the first direction through the at least one conductive patch (eg, the wireless communication circuit 595 of FIG. 6A ) )), wherein the electronic component is electrically connected to a main board (eg, the printed circuit board 340 of FIG. 3C ) through at least one electrical connection structure disposed on the board, and the at least one electrical connection
- the structure includes: a first conductive via (eg, first conductive via 623 in FIG.
- the ground layer may include a second conductive via (eg, the second conductive via 624 of FIG. 6A ) electrically connected to the .
- the at least one feeding unit includes a first feeding unit disposed on a first line passing through the center and a second feeding unit disposed on a second line passing through the center and orthogonal to the first line. may include.
- the first conductive via and the second conductive via may be disposed to be symmetrical with respect to a center.
- the first conductive via and the second conductive via may be disposed within a distance of 30% of a straight line distance from the center to the end of the conductive patch.
- the second conductive via when the conductive patch is viewed from above, the second conductive via may be disposed at a position overlapping the center.
- the first conductive via may be disposed within a distance of 30% of a straight line distance from the center to an end of the conductive patch.
- the display device may further include a connector disposed on the second surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the first conductive via, wherein the connector may be electrically connected to the main substrate.
- the display device further includes an SMD pad disposed between the electronic component and the first substrate surface, wherein the SMD pad is electrically connected to the first conductive via exposed on the first substrate surface. It may include a pad.
- the first conductive pad is formed to have a length outward from the center when the surface of the first substrate is viewed from above, and the electronic component is electrically operated at a first point of the first conductive pad. and the first conductive via may be electrically connected at a second point of the first conductive pad closer to the center than the first point.
- the SMD pad may include a second conductive pad electrically connected to the second conductive via exposed on the first substrate surface, and the second conductive pad may be disposed on the first substrate surface from above. When viewed, it is formed to have a length outward from the center, the electronic component is electrically connected at a first point of the second conductive pad, and a second conductive via is at the first point of the second conductive pad. It may be electrically connected at a second point closer to the center.
- the radiation characteristic of the antenna structure may be determined through a separation distance from the center to the second conductive via when the first substrate surface is viewed from above.
- the electronic component may include a key button device having at least one key button exposed to the outside at least partially through an opening formed in a conductive portion at least partially disposed in the housing.
- a non-conductive portion formed along an edge of the opening may be included.
- the at least one key button may be disposed to at least partially overlap the at least one conductive patch.
- the at least one key button may be formed of a non-conductive material.
- the at least one key button may include at least two conductive parts segmented through the at least one non-conductive part.
- the at least one conductive patch may include a plurality of conductive patches disposed at a predetermined interval.
- the key button device may include key modules overlapping two or more conductive patches, respectively, and the at least one electrical connection member may be disposed on each of the key modules.
- the key modules may be symmetrically disposed in the plurality of conductive patches.
- the at least one key button may include one key button accommodating the key modules together or two or more key buttons individually accommodating at least two key modules among the key modules. .
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- 하우징;상기 하우징의 내부 공간에 배치되는 안테나 구조체로써,제1방향을 향하는 제1기판면, 상기 제1기판면과 반대 방향으로 향하는 제2기판면 및 상기 제1기판면과 상기 제2기판면 사이의 공간에 배치되는 그라운드 층을 포함하는 기판;상기 그라운드층과 상기 제1기판면 사이 또는 상기 제1기판면에 노출되도록 배치되는 적어도 하나의 도전성 패치; 및상기 적어도 하나의 도전성 패치의 지정된 위치에 배치된 적어도 하나의 급전부를 포함하는 안테나 구조체;상기 제1기판면에 배치되고, 상기 제1기판면을 위에서 바라볼 때, 상기 적어도 하나의 도전성 패치와 적어도 부분적으로 중첩 배치되는 전자 부품; 및상기 내부 공간에 배치되고, 상기 적어도 하나의 급전부와 전기적으로 연결되고, 상기 적어도 하나의 도전성 패치를 통해 상기 제1방향으로 빔 패턴을 형성하도록 설정된 무선 통신 회로를 포함하고,상기 전자 부품은 상기 기판에 배치된 적어도 하나의 전기적 연결 구조를 통해 메인 기판에 전기적으로 연결되고,상기 적어도 하나의 전기적 연결 구조는,상기 적어도 하나의 도전성 패치 및 상기 그라운드 층을 관통하도록 배치되는 제1도전성 비아; 및;상기 적어도 하나의 도전성 패치를 관통하고, 상기 그라운드 층에 전기적으로 연결되는 제2도전성 비아를 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 적어도 하나의 급전부는, 상기 적어도 하나의 도전성 패치의 중심을 지나는 제1라인상에 배치되는 제1급전부 및 상기 중심을 지나고 상기 제1라인과 직교하는 제2라인상에 배치되는 제2급전부를 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 도전성 패치를 위에서 바라볼 때, 상기 제1도전성 비아 및 상기 제2도전성 비아는 상기 적어도 하나의 도전성 패치의 중심을 기준으로 대칭이 되도록 배치되는 전자 장치.
- 제2항에 있어서,상기 제1도전성 비아 및 상기 제2도전성 비아는 상기 중심으로부터 상기 도전성 패치 끝단까지 직선 거리의 30% 거리 이내에 배치되는 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 도전성 패치를 위에서 바라볼 때, 상기 제2도전성 비아는 상기 적어도하나의 도전성 패치의 중심과 중첩되는 위치에 배치되는 전자 장치.
- 제5항에 있어서,상기 제1도전성 비아는 상기 중심으로부터 상기 도전성 패치 끝단까지 직선 거리의 30% 거리 이내에 배치되는 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 기판의 제2기판면에 배치되고, 상기 제1도전성 비아와 전기적으로 연결되는 커넥터를 더 포함하고,상기 커넥터는 상기 메인 기판과 전기적으로 연결되는 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 전자 부품과 상기 제1기판면 사이에 배치된 SMD 패드를 더 포함하고,상기 SMD 패드는, 상기 제1기판면에 노출된 상기 제1도전성 비아와 전기적으로 연결된 제1도전성 패드를 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제8항에 있어서,상기 제1도전성 패드는, 상기 제1기판면을 위에서 바라볼 때, 상기 적어도 하나의 도전성 패치의 중심으로부터 외측으로 길이를 갖도록 형성되고,상기 전자 부품은 상기 제1도전성 패드의 제1지점에서 전기적으로 연결되고,제1도전성 비아는 상기 제1도전성 패드의, 상기 제1지점보다 상기 중심에 더 가까운 제2지점에서 전기적으로 연결되는 전자 장치.
- 제8항에 있어서,상기 SMD 패드는, 상기 제1기판면에 노출된 상기 제2도전성 비아와 전기적으로 연결된 제2도전성 패드를 포함하고,상기 제2도전성 패드는, 상기 제1기판면을 위에서 바라볼 때, 상기 적어도 하나의 도전성 패치의 중심으로부터 외측으로 길이를 갖도록 형성되고,상기 전자 부품은 상기 제2도전성 패드의 제1지점에서 전기적으로 연결되고,제2도전성 비아는 상기 제2도전성 패드의, 상기 제1지점보다 상기 중심에 더 가까운 제2지점에서 전기적으로 연결되는 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 안테나 구조체의 방사 특성은, 상기 제1기판면을 위에서 바라볼 때, 상기 적어도 하나의 도전성 패치의 중심으로부터 제2도전성 비아까지의 이격 거리를 통해 결정되는 전자 장치.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 전자 부품은 상기 하우징에 적어도 부분적으로 배치된 도전성 부분에 형성된 오프닝을 통해 적어도 부분적으로 외부로 노출된 적어도 하나의 키 버튼을 갖는 키 버튼 장치를 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제12항에 있어서,상기 오프닝의 테두리를 따라 형성된 비도전성 부분을 포함하는 전자 장치.
- 제12항에 있어서,상기 제1기판면을 위에서 바라볼 때, 상기 적어도 하나의 키 버튼은 상기 적어도 하나의 도전성 패치와 적어도 부분적으로 중첩 배치되는 전자 장치.
- 제12항에 있어서,상기 적어도 하나의 키 버튼은 비도전성 소재로 형성되는 전자 장치.
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