WO2022177278A1 - Procédé de commande d'antenne et appareil électronique le prenant en charge - Google Patents

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WO2022177278A1
WO2022177278A1 PCT/KR2022/002257 KR2022002257W WO2022177278A1 WO 2022177278 A1 WO2022177278 A1 WO 2022177278A1 KR 2022002257 W KR2022002257 W KR 2022002257W WO 2022177278 A1 WO2022177278 A1 WO 2022177278A1
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  • Various embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for controlling an antenna and an electronic device supporting the same.
  • Wireless communication systems are being widely deployed to provide various types of communication services such as voice or data.
  • various wireless communication technologies such as wireless local area network (WLAN), 5G communication, etc., as well as existing 3G communication and long term evolution (LTE) communication, are being developed.
  • WLAN wireless local area network
  • 5G communication etc.
  • LTE long term evolution
  • SA stand alone
  • NSA nonstand alone
  • the SA method may be a method using only a new radio (NR) system
  • the NSA method may be a method using an NR system together with an existing LTE system.
  • an electronic device for communication may use not only the eNB of the LTE system but also the gNB of the NR system.
  • dual connectivity A technology that enables a user terminal to enable heterogeneous communication systems is called dual connectivity, and when one of the heterogeneous communication systems is a 5G communication system, dual connectivity is called ENDC (E-UTRA new radio dual connectivity). can do.
  • the number of antennas mounted on the electronic device increases, and accordingly, the distance between the antennas may increase.
  • Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an antenna control method for securing isolation between antennas in an electronic device and an electronic device supporting the same.
  • An electronic device may include: a memory; at least one processor; a plurality of antennas including a first antenna and a second antenna adjacent to each other; and a first switch having one end connected to the first antenna, a second switch having one end connected to the second antenna, and first and second lines respectively connected between the first switch and the second switch.
  • a communication circuit including an antenna control module configured to include, wherein the at least one processor identifies a frequency band in which the first antenna and the second antenna operate, and the first of the identified frequency bands Checking a first frequency band in which coupling occurs between the antenna and the second antenna, and corresponding to the first frequency band among a plurality of paths preset for each of a plurality of frequency bands in which the plurality of antennas operate the first switch to select at least one path, and to connect at least one line corresponding to the selected at least one path from among the first line and the second line to the first antenna and the second antenna; An operation of the second switch may be controlled.
  • a method of controlling an antenna in an electronic device includes: checking a frequency band in which a first antenna and a second antenna adjacent to each other from among a plurality of antennas included in the electronic device operate; Checking a first frequency band in which coupling occurs between the first antenna and the second antenna among the identified frequency bands, and a plurality of paths preset for each of a plurality of frequency bands in which the plurality of antennas operate selecting at least one path corresponding to the first frequency band, and controlling the first antenna and the second antenna to be connected through the selected at least one path,
  • the path includes a first switch having one end connected to the first antenna, a second switch having one end connected to the second antenna, and first and second lines respectively connected between the first switch and the second switch.
  • the controlling operation includes connecting at least one line corresponding to the selected at least one path among the first line and the second line to the first antenna and the second antenna.
  • the operation of the first switch and the second switch may be controlled so as to be possible.
  • An antenna control method may improve antenna performance by securing isolation between antennas under a condition that adjacent antennas support multi-band and broadband.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an antenna control module according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a connection between antennas by the antenna control module of FIG. 4 according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an antenna control module according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a connection between antennas by the antenna control module of FIG. 6 according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an antenna control module according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a connection between antennas by an antenna control module according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an antenna control module according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an antenna control module according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an antenna control module according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of an antenna control module according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of an antenna control module according to an embodiment.
  • 15 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of an antenna control module according to an embodiment.
  • 16 is a flowchart illustrating a control operation of an antenna control module according to an embodiment.
  • 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 a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
  • a 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
  • NPU neural processing unit
  • an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • 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 an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as a part of the speaker.
  • the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device.
  • the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.
  • the audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) 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 wireless 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 wireless 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, underside) 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 part of the operations performed by the electronic device 101 may be executed by one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself.
  • one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
  • One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device.
  • 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.
  • the electronic device may have various types of devices.
  • the electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device.
  • a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
  • a computer device e.g., a smart phone
  • a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
  • a home appliance device e.g., a home appliance
  • first, second, or first or second may simply be used to distinguish an element from other elements in question, and may refer elements to other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said that one (eg, first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • module used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit.
  • a module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions.
  • the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • Various embodiments of the present document include one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101).
  • a storage medium eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138
  • the processor eg, the processor 120
  • the device eg, the electronic device 101
  • the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
  • the device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
  • 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.
  • a signal eg, electromagnetic wave
  • the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided in a computer program product (computer program product).
  • Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
  • the computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly or online between smartphones (eg: smartphones).
  • a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a memory of a relay server.
  • each component eg, a module or a program of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. have.
  • one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • a plurality of components eg, a module or a program
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
  • operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. , or one or more other operations may be added.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram 200 of an electronic device 101 in a network environment including a plurality of cellular networks, 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 second network 199 may include a first cellular network 292 and a second cellular network 294 .
  • the electronic device 101 may further include at least one component among the components illustrated in FIG. 1
  • the second 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 cellular network 292 and legacy network communication through the established communication channel.
  • the first cellular 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 cellular network 294 , and a 5G network through the established communication channel communication can be supported.
  • the second cellular network 294 may be a 5G network defined by 3GPP.
  • the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 corresponds to another designated band (eg, about 6 GHz or less) among bands to be used for wireless communication with the second cellular network 294 .
  • 5G network communication through the establishment of a communication channel and the established communication channel can be supported.
  • 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 communication processor 212 and the second communication processor 214 are directly or indirectly connected to each other by an interface (not shown) to provide data or control signals in either or both directions. may provide or receive
  • the first RFIC 222 when transmitting, transmits a baseband signal generated by the first communication processor 212 from about 700 MHz to about 700 MHz used for the first cellular network 292 (eg, a legacy network). It can be converted to a radio frequency (RF) signal of 3 GHz.
  • RF radio frequency
  • an RF signal is obtained from a first cellular network 292 (eg, a legacy network) via an antenna (eg, a first antenna module 242), and an RFFE (eg, a first RFFE 232) It can be preprocessed through
  • the first RFIC 222 may convert the preprocessed RF signal into a baseband signal to be processed by the first communication processor 212 .
  • the second RFIC 224 when transmitting, uses the baseband signal generated by the first communication processor 212 or the second communication processor 214 to the second cellular 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 a second cellular network 294 (eg, 5G network) via an antenna (eg, second antenna module 244 ), and an RFFE (eg, second RFFE 234 ) ) can be preprocessed.
  • 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 5G Above6 band (eg, about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) to be used in the second cellular network 294 (eg, 5G network). It can be converted into an RF signal (hereinafter referred to as 5G Above6 RF signal).
  • a 5G Above6 RF signal may be obtained from the second cellular 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 cellular network 294 (eg, 5G network) via an antenna (eg, antenna 248 ) and converted to 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 cellular 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 cellular network 294 may be operated independently (eg, Stand-Alone (SA)) or connected to the first cellular network 292 (eg, legacy network).
  • SA Stand-Alone
  • NSA Non-Stand Alone
  • 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
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the electronic device 101 may further include a first antenna control module 352 and a second antenna control module 354 in the configuration of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 .
  • the first antenna control module 352 is connected between the wireless communication module 192 and the first antenna module 242 and the second antenna module 244 , and the first antenna module 242 and the second antenna module 244 . ), or between the antennas included in the first antenna module 242 and the second antenna module 244 and an adjacent antenna, an interference signal generated between the antennas may be removed to secure isolation between the antennas.
  • the second antenna control module 352 is connected between the third RFIC 226 and the antenna 248, and isolates the antennas by removing an interference signal generated between the antennas 248 or between the antenna 248 and an adjacent antenna.
  • the electronic device 101 may further include a WLAN IC 322 and a fourth antenna module 346 , and the WLAN IC 322 may be included in the wireless communication module 192 .
  • the WLAN IC 322 may support establishment of a communication channel of a frequency band to be used for WLAN communication with the first network 198 and communication through the established communication channel.
  • the fourth antenna module 346 may be configured to include a plurality of antennas 348 and a third antenna control module 356 connected between the WLAN IC 322 and the antennas 348 . have.
  • a signal or power may be transmitted or received between the WLAN IC 322 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an antenna control module 410 according to an embodiment.
  • the antenna control module 410 is connected between two antennas 401 and 402 , and the two antennas 401 and 402 are included in the first to fourth antenna modules of FIG. 3 .
  • two adjacent antennas among the used antennas and the antenna control module 410 includes first to fourth antennas connected to two adjacent antennas 401 and 402 among the antennas included in the first to fourth antenna modules of FIG. 3 . It may be one of the three antenna control modules 352 , 354 , 356 .
  • the antenna control module 410 includes a first switch 411 having one end connected to the first antenna 401 , a second switch 412 having one end connected to the second antenna 402 , and the first switch 411 and the second switch 411 . It may include a first line 421 and a second line 422 connected in parallel between the two switches 412 .
  • the first line 421 has one end connected to the other side of the first switch 411 and the other end connected to the other side of the second switch 412
  • the second line 422 is connected to the other side of the first switch 411 .
  • One end may be connected and the other end may be connected to the other end of the second switch 412 .
  • the first antenna 401, the first switch 411, the first line 421, the second switch 412, and the second antenna 402 are connected, the first antenna 401, the first switch 411 , the second line 422 , the second switch 412 , and the second antenna 402 may be connected to each other.
  • the first switch 411 and the second switch 412 may operate to connect the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 through at least one of the first line 421 and the second line 422 .
  • the first line 421 and the second line 422 may be neutralization lines.
  • the neutralization line can control the signal characteristics on the path for a specific frequency by controlling the current flowing along the line through the shape, thickness, length, etc. of the line, so that coupling between antennas in a specific frequency band is reduced. Since it is reduced, isolation between the antennas can be ensured.
  • the length, thickness, and shape of the first line 421 and the second line 422 may be appropriately configured to be suitable for a frequency band to ensure isolation between the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 . .
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a connection between antennas 401 and 402 by the antenna control module 410 of FIG. 4 according to an embodiment.
  • the two antennas 401 and 402 may be directly connected through the first line 421 by the operation of the first switch 411 and the second switch 412 .
  • the first antenna 401 may be connected to the second antenna 402 through the first path 501 formed of the first switch 411 - the first line 421 - the second switch 412. have.
  • the two antennas 401 and 402 may be directly connected through the second line 422 by the operation of the first switch 411 and the second switch 412 .
  • the first antenna 401 may be connected to the second antenna 402 through the second path 502 formed by the first switch 411 - the second line 422 - the second switch 412. have.
  • the two antennas 401 and 402 are connected to a first line 421 and a second line 422 by the operation of the first switch 411 and the second switch 412 .
  • the first antenna 401 includes a first path 501 formed of a first switch 411 - a first line 421 - a second switch 412 and a first switch 411 - a second line. It may be connected to the second antenna 402 through a third path 503 including all of the second paths 502 formed by the (422)-second switch 412 .
  • isolation between the two antennas 401 and 402 in three different frequency bands can be ensured through the three paths 501, 502, and 503 of FIGS. 5 (a) to (c). have.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an antenna control module 610 according to an embodiment.
  • the antenna control module 610 is connected between two antennas 401 and 402 , and the two antennas 401 and 402 are included in the first to fourth antenna modules of FIG. 3 .
  • the antenna control module 410 includes first to fourth antennas connected to two adjacent antennas 401 and 402 among the antennas included in the first to fourth antenna modules of FIG. 3 . It may be one of the three antenna control modules 352 , 354 , 356 .
  • a first switch 411 having one end connected to the first antenna 401, a second switch 412 having one end connected to the second antenna 402, and parallel between the first switch 411 and the second switch 412
  • a first line 421 and a second line 422 connected to It may be configured as a third switch 513 connecting the 422 in parallel.
  • the first line 421 has one end connected to the other side of the first switch 411 and the other end connected to the other side of the second switch 412 , and the second line 422 is connected to the other side of the first switch 411 .
  • One end may be connected and the other end may be connected to the other end of the second switch 412 . That is, the first antenna 401, the first switch 411, the first line 421, the second switch 412, and the second antenna 402 are connected, the first antenna 401, the first switch 411 , the second line 422 , the second switch 412 , and the second antenna 402 may be connected to each other. Also, the first line 421 and the second line 422 may be connected to each other by the operation of the third switch 613 .
  • the first switch 411 and the second switch 412 may operate to connect the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 through at least one of the first line 421 and the second line 422 .
  • the third switch 613 may operate to connect the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 through at least a portion of the first line 421 and at least a portion of the second line 422 .
  • the first line 421 and the second line 422 may be neutralization lines.
  • the length, thickness, and shape of the first line 421 and the second line 422 may be appropriately configured to be suitable for a frequency band to ensure isolation between the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 .
  • the location of the third switch 613 may also be disposed at an appropriate location suitable for a frequency band to ensure isolation between the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 .
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a connection between antennas 401 and 402 by the antenna control module 610 of FIG. 6 according to an embodiment.
  • the two antennas 401 and 402 are connected to the first line 421 by the operation of the first switch 411 , the second switch 412 , and the third switch 613 . It may be directly connected through a portion of the second line 422 and a portion of the second line 422 .
  • the first antenna 401 is formed of a first switch 411 - a portion of the second line 422 - a third switch 613 - a portion of the first line 421 - a second switch 412 It may be connected to the second antenna 402 through the fourth path 704 to be.
  • the two antennas 401 and 402 are connected to the first line 421 by the operation of the first switch 411 , the second switch 412 , and the third switch 613 . It may be directly connected through a portion of the second line 422 and a portion of the second line 422 .
  • the first antenna 401 is formed of a first switch 411 - a portion of the first line 421 - a third switch 613 - a portion of the second line 422 - a second switch 412 It may be connected to the second antenna 402 through the fifth path 705 to be.
  • the two antennas 401 and 402 are connected to the first line 421 by the operation of the first switch 411 , the second switch 412 , and the third switch 613 . and a second line 422 may be directly connected thereto.
  • the first antenna 401 is a first switch 411 - a portion of the first line 421 and a portion of the second line 422 - a third switch 412 - a portion of the first line 421 and a portion of the second line 422 - may be connected to the second antenna 402 through a sixth path 706 formed by the second switch 412 .
  • a third switch 613 is added compared to the configuration of the antenna control module 410 of FIG. Isolation between the two antennas 401 and 402 can be secured in three different frequency bands, respectively, through the paths 704 , 705 , and 706 . That is, the antenna control module 610 of FIG. 6 may secure isolation between the two antennas 401 and 402 in a total of six frequency bands.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an antenna control module 810 according to an embodiment.
  • the antenna control module 810 is connected between two antennas 401 and 402 , and the two antennas 401 and 402 are included in the first to fourth antenna modules of FIG. 3 . are two adjacent antennas among the used antennas, and the antenna control module 810 includes first to fourth antennas connected to two adjacent antennas 401 and 402 among the antennas included in the first to fourth antenna modules of FIG. 3 . It may be one of the three antenna control modules 352 , 354 , 356 .
  • the antenna control module 810 includes a first switch 811 having one end connected to the first antenna 401 , a second switch 812 having one end connected to the second antenna 402 , and a first switch 811 and a second switch 811 .
  • Two switches 812 may be configured to include a first line 821 , a second line 822 , and a third line 823 .
  • the first line 821 has one end connected to the other side of the first switch 811 and the other end connected to the other side of the second switch 812
  • the second line 822 is connected to the other side of the first switch 811 .
  • One side is connected to the other side of the second switch 812
  • the other side is connected to the other side of the second switch 812
  • the third line 823 has one side connected to the other side of the first switch 811 and the other side connected to the other side of the second switch 812 .
  • the first switch 811 and the second switch 812 are connected to the first antenna 401 and the second antenna ( 402) may operate to be connected.
  • the first line 421 and the second line 422 may be neutralization lines.
  • the first line 821, the second line 822, and the third line 823 provide isolation between the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 in the frequency bands of 700 MHz, 900 MHz, and 2100 MHz, respectively.
  • the length, thickness and shape can be configured to secure.
  • the first line 821 , the second line 822 , and the third line 823 may have the same thickness and different lengths. In general, if the thickness of the neutralization line is the same, the isolation frequency is inversely proportional to the length of the line. In FIG. 8 , the length of the first line 821 , the second line 822 , and the third line 823 is long in the order, and the length is increased by the operation of the first switch 811 and the second switch 812 .
  • the two antennas 401 and 402 are connected through the longest first line 821, the 700 MHz band is isolated, and the two antennas 401 and 402 through the second line 822 having an intermediate length.
  • the 900 MHz band is isolated, and when the two antennas 401 and 402 are connected through the shortest third line 823, the 2100 MHz band can be isolated.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a connection between antennas 401 and 402 by the antenna control module 910 according to an embodiment.
  • the antenna control module 910 includes a third switch 931 and a fourth switch between the second line 822 and the third line 823 . 932 may be further connected, and the remaining configurations may be the same as those of the antenna control module 810 of FIG. 8 .
  • the seventh path 907 has a shorter path compared to that in which the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 are connected through only the second line 822 , and in one embodiment, the second line 822 is connected to the second line 822 .
  • the 1800 MHz band which is a frequency greater than the isolated frequency 900 MHz, can be isolated.
  • the seventh path 907 has a longer path compared to that the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 are connected through only the third line 823, and in one embodiment, the third line 823
  • the 1800 MHz band which is a lower frequency than the 2100 MHz isolated frequency, can be isolated.
  • the eighth path 908 has a longer path compared to that the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 are connected through only the second line 822 , and in one embodiment, connects the second line 822 .
  • the 850 MHz band which is a lower frequency than the isolated frequency 900 MHz, can be isolated.
  • the eighth path 908 has a longer path compared to that the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 are connected through only the third line 823, and in one embodiment, the third line 823
  • the 850 MHz band which is a lower frequency than the 2100 MHz isolated frequency, can be isolated.
  • the eighth path 908 is longer than that in which the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 are connected through the seventh path 907 , and in one embodiment, the seventh path 907 .
  • the 850 MHz band which is a lower frequency than the isolated frequency of 1800 MHz, can be isolated through .
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a case in which the third switch 931 and the fourth switch 932 are additionally connected between the second line 822 and the third line 823, but the first line 821 and the third A parallel switch may be added to the line 823 or between the first line 821 and the second line 822 , and the thickness, number, length, and position and number of parallel switches of the line depend on the frequency to be isolated between adjacent antennas. It can be configured in various ways depending on the
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an antenna control module 1010 according to an embodiment.
  • the antenna control module 1010 arranges first to fourth lines 1021 , 1022 , 1023 and 1024 between the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 , and the first A first switch 1011 between one side of the first to fourth lines 1021 , 1022 , 1023 , 1024 and the first antenna 401 , the first to fourth lines 1021 , 1022 , 1023 , 1024 It may be configured by connecting the second switch 1012 between the other side and the second antenna 402 .
  • a plurality of parallel switches 1031 to 1036 may be disposed between each of the lines 1021 , 1022 , 1023 , and 1024 .
  • the first switch 1011 , the second switch 1012 , and the plurality of parallel switches 1031 to 1036 are at least one formed through at least one of the first to fourth lines 1021 , 1022 , 1023 and 1024 . It may operate so that the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 are connected through the path of .
  • the antenna control module 1010 may be configured in the form of a single chip, and various external lines 1041 and 1042 may be applied using the spare input/output terminal (AUX) of the chip, and thus the isolation frequency is tuned. can do.
  • AUX spare input/output terminal
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an antenna control module 1110 according to an embodiment.
  • the antenna control module 1110 arranges first to fourth lines 1021 , 1022 , 1023 and 1024 between the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 , and the first A first switch 1011 is connected between one side of the first to fourth lines 1021 , 1022 , 1023 , and 1024 and the first antenna 401 , and the first to fourth lines 1021 , 1022 , 1023 , 1024 ) may be configured such that the second switch 1012 is connected between the other side and the second antenna 402 .
  • a plurality of parallel switches 1131 to 1136 may be disposed between the respective lines 1021 , 1022 , 1023 , and 1024 .
  • the first switch 1011 , the second switch 1012 , and the plurality of parallel switches 1131 to 1136 are at least formed through at least one of the first to fourth lines 1021 , 1022 , 1023 and 1024 . It may operate so that the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 are connected through one path.
  • the antenna control module 1110 may be configured in the form of a single chip, and various external lines 1041 and 1042 may be applied using the spare input/output terminal (AUX) of the chip, and thus the isolation frequency is tuned. can do.
  • AUX spare input/output terminal
  • the arrangement of the parallel switches 1131 to 1136 of the antenna control module 1110 of FIG. 11 is different from that of the parallel switches 1031 through 1036 of FIG. 10 .
  • the first antenna 401 and the second antenna according to the operation of the first switch 1011 , the second switch 1012 , and the parallel switches 1031 to 1036 or 1131 to 1136 depending on where the parallel switch is disposed in this way Since the path to which the 402 is connected is changed, the frequency isolated between the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 may also be changed.
  • the number, shape, thickness, and arrangement and number of parallel switches constituting the antenna control module can be designed and configured in various ways depending on the frequency band to be isolated between adjacent antennas.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an antenna control module 1210 according to an embodiment, and is a diagram illustrating an antenna control module connecting three antennas 401 , 402 , and 403 .
  • the antenna control module 1210 includes a first switch 1211 , a second switch 1212 , and a third switch 1213 connected to one side of three antennas 401 , 402 , and 403 , and first to A plurality of lines 1221 to 1226 connected between the third switches 1211, 1212, and 1213 and parallel switches 1231 to 1233 connecting the plurality of lines 1221 to 1226 in parallel, including can be configured.
  • the first to third switches 1211 , 1212 , and 1213 and the plurality of parallel switches are at least one formed through at least one of the plurality of lines 1221 to 1226 .
  • the first antenna 401 and the second antenna 402 or the first antenna 401 and the third antenna 403 or the second antenna 402 and the third antenna 403 are connected to each other through a path.
  • the thickness, number, length of the lines connected between the first to third switches 1211 , 1212 , and 1213 , and the position and number of parallel switches may be variously configured according to frequencies to be isolated between adjacent antennas.
  • An electronic device may include: a memory; at least one processor; a plurality of antennas including a first antenna and a second antenna adjacent to each other; and a first switch having one end connected to the first antenna, a second switch having one end connected to the second antenna, and first and second lines respectively connected between the first switch and the second switch.
  • a communication circuit comprising an antenna control module configured to include, wherein the at least one processor identifies a frequency band in which the first antenna operates and a frequency band in which the second antenna operates, and from the memory, Corresponds to a first combination of a frequency band in which the first antenna operates and a frequency band in which the second antenna operates among a plurality of paths preset for each combination of a plurality of frequency bands in which the plurality of antennas operate to select at least one path, and from among the first line and the second line, at least one line corresponding to the selected at least one path is connected to the first antenna and the second antenna. and an operation of the second switch.
  • the at least one path includes a first path formed by a connection between the first switch, the first line, and the second switch, the first switch, the second line, and the second switch. It may be at least one of a second path formed by the connection of two switches and a third path formed by the connection of the first path and the second path.
  • the first antenna is configured to operate in a first frequency band and a second frequency band
  • the second antenna is configured to operate in the first frequency band and a third frequency band
  • the at least one path comprises:
  • the first antenna and the second antenna may be set to be isolated in the first frequency band.
  • the first path, the second path, and the third path may be set such that the first antenna and the second antenna are isolated from each other in different frequency bands.
  • the antenna control module further includes a third switch connecting the first line and the second line in parallel, and the at least one processor is configured to: , select at least one other path corresponding to a second combination of a frequency band in which the first antenna operates and a frequency band in which the second antenna operates, and from among the first line and the second line, the selected at least one path Operations of the first switch, the second switch, and the third switch may be controlled so that at least one line corresponding to one different path is connected to the first antenna and the second antenna.
  • the first antenna is configured to operate in a first frequency band and a second frequency band
  • the second antenna is configured to operate in the second frequency band and a third frequency band
  • the at least one other path may be set such that the first antenna and the second antenna are isolated in the second frequency band
  • the at least one other path includes a first path formed by a connection of the first switch, the first line, and the second switch, the first switch, the second line, and the A second path formed by a connection of a second switch, a third path formed by a connection of the first path and the second path, the first switch, a first portion of the first line, and the third switch , a fourth path formed by a connection between the first portion of the second line and the second switch, the first switch, the second portion of the second line, the third switch, and the second of the first line It may be at least one of a fifth path formed by the connection of the portion and the second switch, and a sixth path formed by connecting the first switch, the first path, and the second path by the third switch. .
  • the first path to the sixth path may be set such that the first antenna and the second antenna in different frequency bands are isolated from each other.
  • the memory includes: a table for mapping combinations of a plurality of frequency bands in which the plurality of antennas operate and the plurality of paths, an instruction for selecting the at least one path from the mapping table, and the selected A command for controlling operations of the first switch and the second switch based on at least one path may be stored.
  • the memory includes: a table for mapping the plurality of paths and combinations of a plurality of frequency bands in which the plurality of antennas operate; an instruction for selecting the at least one other path from the mapping table; A command for controlling operations of the first switch, the second switch, and the third switch based on the selected at least one other path may be stored.
  • FIG. 13 is a flowchart 1300 illustrating a control operation of an antenna control module according to an embodiment.
  • the antenna control module may be controlled by the processor 120 or the WLAN IC 322 of the electronic device 101 as shown in FIG. 3 .
  • the antenna control module is configured with two switches and two lines, and when coupling occurs in a frequency band in which two adjacent antennas operate, the processor 120 generates two antenna control modules. A case in which adjacent antennas are electrically connected through a path formed based on the operation of switches and two lines to remove coupling between the antennas is illustrated.
  • the processor 120 may identify a frequency band in which a first antenna adjacent to each other operates and a frequency band in which a second antenna operates among a plurality of antennas included in the electronic device 101 . have.
  • the processor 120 performs, from the memory 120 , a frequency band in which the first antenna operates among a plurality of paths preset for each of combinations of a plurality of frequency bands in which the plurality of antennas operate. and at least one path corresponding to a combination of a frequency band in which the second antenna operates may be selected.
  • the processor 120 may control the first antenna and the second antenna to be connected through the selected at least one path.
  • the at least one path includes a first switch having one end connected to the first antenna, a second switch having one end connected to the second antenna, and a first switch connected between the first switch and the second switch, respectively. It may be formed by connecting a line and a second line, and in operation 1304 , the processor 120 determines that at least one line corresponding to the selected at least one path among the first line and the second line is selected from the first line and the second line. The operation of the first switch and the second switch may be controlled to be connected to the first antenna and the second antenna.
  • a plurality of routes preset for each of a plurality of frequency bands in which a plurality of antennas operate, a command for selecting the at least one route among the plurality of routes, and operations of the first switch and the second switch A command for controlling the ? may be stored in advance in the memory 120 , and the processor 120 may operate based on the paths and instructions stored in the memory 120 .
  • a mapping table between the combinations of operating frequency bands of the antennas and the paths is stored in the memory 120 , and when the operating frequency bands of the antennas are identified, the processor 120 corresponds to the identified combination of frequency bands. You can apply the path by selecting it from the mapping table.
  • FIG. 14 is a flowchart 1400 illustrating a control operation of an antenna control module according to an embodiment.
  • the antenna control module may be controlled by the processor 120 or the WLAN IC 322 of the electronic device 101 as shown in FIG. 3 . 14 illustrates a case in which the electronic device 101 operates to support the WLAN multiple input/output scheme, and the WLAN IC 322 controls the antenna control module to be isolated by removing coupling between adjacent antennas.
  • the WLAN IC 322 may determine whether the electronic device 101 operates in the WLAN multiple input/output method.
  • the WLAN IC 322 determines whether the electronic device 101 operates in the 2.4 GHz band according to the WLAN multiple input/output scheme. Alternatively, it may be confirmed whether the operation is performed in the 5 GHz band.
  • the WLAN IC 322 When the electronic device 101 operates in the 2.4 GHz band according to the WLAN multiple input/output method, in operation 1403 , the WLAN IC 322 performs the memory 130 according to the frequency band for each communication technology supportable by the electronic device 101 .
  • a path corresponding to 2.4 GHz is selected and applied from among the paths for various isolation frequency bands stored in advance in the , and the antenna control module may operate to isolate a frequency band of 2.4 GHz between adjacent antennas.
  • the WLAN IC 322 When the electronic device 101 does not operate in the 2.4 GHz band according to the WLAN multiple input/output scheme, that is, when it operates in the 5 GHz band, in operation 1404 , the WLAN IC 322 performs a frequency supportable by the electronic device 101 .
  • a path corresponding to 5 GHz is selected and applied from among the paths for isolating various frequency bands pre-stored in the memory 130 according to the band, and the antenna control module operates to isolate the frequency band of 5 GHz between adjacent antennas.
  • the path may be determined by a combination of a plurality of lines and a plurality of switches included in the antenna control module.
  • the WLAN IC 322 may terminate the control operation of the antenna control module in which the electronic device 101 operates according to the WLAN multiple input/output scheme.
  • 15 is a flowchart 1500 illustrating a control operation of an antenna control module according to an embodiment.
  • the antenna control module may be controlled by the processor 120 or the WLAN IC 322 of the electronic device 101 as shown in FIG. 3 . 15 illustrates a case in which the electronic device 101 operates in the WLAN 2.4 GHz band and the antenna control module is controlled by the processor 120 to remove the coupling between the WLNA antenna and the adjacent LTE band 40/41 antenna.
  • LTE band 40 has a frequency band of 2300 to 2400 MHz
  • LTE band 41 may have a frequency band of 2496 to 2690 MHz, so that the LTE band 40/41 antenna is disposed adjacent to the WLAN antenna operating in the 2.4 GHz band. In this case, coupling may occur between adjacent antennas. 14 illustrates a case in which the control is performed to remove coupling between the WLAN antenna and the adjacent LTE band 40/41 antenna in this case.
  • the processor 120 may determine whether the electronic device 101 operates in the 2.4 GHz band using the WLAN antenna.
  • the processor 120 may determine whether the electronic device 101 uses a low-band channel (low CH) of the 2.4 GHz band.
  • low CH low-band channel
  • the processor 120 checks whether the electronic device 101 uses a high-band channel among bands of LTE B40.
  • the processor 120 selects various frequency bands stored in advance in the memory 130 according to frequency bands supportable by the electronic device 101 .
  • a path corresponding to the LTE B40 high-band channel is selected and applied.
  • the antenna control module may operate to isolate a frequency band in which coupling occurs between the WLAN antenna and the LTE antenna.
  • the processor 120 determines that the electronic device 101 Check whether the low-band channel among the bands of LTE B41 is used.
  • the processor 120 selects various frequency bands stored in advance in the memory 130 according to frequency bands supportable by the electronic device 101. Among the paths for isolation, a path corresponding to the low-band channel of LTE B41 is selected and applied. Then, the antenna control module may operate to isolate the low-band channel of the LTE B41 between the WLAN antenna and the LTE antenna.
  • the processor 120 When the electronic device 101 does not operate in the WLAN 2.4 GHz band or operates in the WLAN 2.4 GHz band, but does not operate in the band in which coupling with LTE B40/41 occurs, the processor 120 performs the WLAN 2.4 GHz band The control operation of the antenna control module for isolation may be terminated.
  • the path may be determined by a combination of a plurality of lines and a plurality of switches included in the antenna control module.
  • 16 is a flowchart 1600 illustrating a control operation of an antenna control module according to an embodiment.
  • the antenna control module may be controlled by the processor 120 or the WLAN IC 322 of the electronic device 101 as shown in FIG. 3 . 16 illustrates a case in which the processor 120 controls the antenna control module to remove coupling between adjacent antennas for the ENDC operation when the electronic device 101 operates in an ENDC environment.
  • the processor 120 may determine whether the electronic device 101 operates in the ENDC environment.
  • the processor 120 may identify a frequency band in which the ENDC antenna of the electronic device 101 operates.
  • the ENDC antenna may use the NR communication method and the LTE communication method at the same time, and the frequency band for NR communication may include a low band of 1 GHz or less, a middle band of 1.5 to 2.4 GHz, and a high band of 2.4 GHz or more.
  • the antenna control module may operate to isolate a frequency band between adjacent ENDC antennas.
  • the path may be determined by a combination of a plurality of lines and a plurality of switches included in the antenna control module based on the ENDC operating condition and the structure of the antenna.
  • the processor 120 may end the control operation of the antenna control module based on the ENDC environment.
  • a frequency band in which a first antenna adjacent to each other operates and a frequency band in which a second antenna operates among a plurality of antennas included in the electronic device are selected.
  • the checking operation of a plurality of paths preset for each of combinations of a plurality of frequency bands in which the plurality of antennas operate, a frequency band in which the first antenna operates and a frequency band in which the second antenna operates selecting at least one path corresponding to one combination, and controlling the first antenna and the second antenna to be connected to each other through the selected at least one path, wherein the at least one path comprises: A first switch having one end connected to a first antenna, a second switch having one end connected to the second antenna, and a first line and a second line connected between the first switch and the second switch, respectively. and the controlling operation includes the first line and the second line such that at least one line corresponding to the selected at least one path is connected to the first antenna and the second antenna. It is possible to control the operation of the switch and the second switch.
  • the at least one path includes a first path formed by a connection between the first switch, the first line, and the second switch, the first switch, the second line, and the second switch. It may be at least one of a second path formed by the connection of two switches and a third path formed by the connection of the first path and the second path.
  • the first antenna is configured to operate in a first frequency band and a second frequency band
  • the second antenna is configured to operate in the first frequency band and a third frequency band
  • the at least one path comprises:
  • the first antenna and the second antenna may be set to be isolated in the first frequency band.
  • the first path, the second path, and the third path may be set such that the first antenna and the second antenna are isolated from each other in different frequency bands.
  • the method further comprises controlling the first antenna and the second antenna to be connected to each other through at least one other path, wherein the at least one other path is a first line connecting the first line and the second line in parallel.
  • the controlling operation includes at least one selected from the first line and the second line.
  • the operation of the first switch, the second switch, and the third switch may be controlled so that at least one line corresponding to a different path of , is connected to the first antenna and the second antenna.
  • the first antenna is configured to operate in a first frequency band and a second frequency band
  • the second antenna is configured to operate in the second frequency band and a third frequency band
  • the at least one other path may be set such that the first antenna and the second antenna are isolated in the second frequency band
  • the at least one other path includes a first path formed by a connection of the first switch, the first line, and the second switch, the first switch, the second line, and the A second path formed by a connection of a second switch, a third path formed by a connection of the first path and the second path, the first switch, a first portion of the first line, and the third switch , a fourth path formed by a connection between the first portion of the second line and the second switch, the first switch, the second portion of the second line, the third switch, and the second of the first line It may be at least one of a fifth path formed by the connection of the portion and the second switch, and a sixth path formed by connecting the first switch, the first path, and the second path by the third switch. .
  • the first path to the sixth path may be set such that the first antenna and the second antenna in different frequency bands are isolated from each other.
  • a command for controlling operations of the first switch and the second switch may be stored in the memory of the electronic device based on .
  • a table for mapping the plurality of paths and combinations of a plurality of frequency bands in which the plurality of antennas operate, a command for selecting the at least one other path from the mapping table, and the selected at least one other path Commands for controlling operations of the first switch, the second switch, and the third switch may be stored in the memory of the electronic device.
  • the structure of the data used in the above-described embodiment of the present invention may be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium through various means.
  • the computer-readable recording medium includes a storage medium such as a magnetic storage medium (eg, a ROM, a floppy disk, a hard disk, etc.) and an optically readable medium (eg, a CD-ROM, a DVD, etc.).
  • the computer-readable recording medium in which the programs executable in the computer are recorded uses the shared encryption key generated by the electronic device in the process of establishing a connection with the external electronic device in order to update the shared encryption key in the electronic device.
  • performing wireless communication with the external electronic device when the session time of the shared encryption key expires, transmitting an update frame for renewing the expired shared encryption key to the external electronic device, and the shared encryption
  • a program for executing an operation of updating a key and performing an operation of performing wireless communication with the external electronic device by using the updated shared encryption key may be recorded.

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Selon divers modes de réalisation de la présente invention, un appareil électronique comprend : une mémoire ; au moins un processeur ; une pluralité d'antennes, parmi lesquelles des première et seconde antennes adjacentes l'une à l'autre ; et un circuit de communication pourvu d'un premier commutateur dont une extrémité est raccordée à la première antenne, d'un second commutateur dont une extrémité est raccordée à la seconde antenne, ainsi que d'un module de commande d'antennes configuré pour comporter des première et seconde lignes, chacune étant raccordée entre les premier et second commutateurs. Ledit au moins un processeur peut : identifier une bande de fréquences dans laquelle fonctionne la première antenne et une bande de fréquences dans laquelle fonctionne la seconde antenne ; à partir de la mémoire, sélectionner au moins un trajet correspondant à une première combinaison de la bande de fréquences dans laquelle fonctionne la première antenne et de la bande de fréquences dans laquelle fonctionne la seconde antenne, parmi une pluralité de trajets respectivement prédéfinis pour des combinaisons d'une pluralité de bandes de fréquences dans lesquelles fonctionne la pluralité d'antennes ; et commander les fonctionnements des premier et second commutateurs de telle sorte qu'au moins une ligne, parmi les première et seconde lignes, correspondant audit au moins un trajet sélectionné est raccordée aux première et seconde antennes.
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