WO2024067028A1 - Radio frequency module, radio frequency system, and electronic device - Google Patents

Radio frequency module, radio frequency system, and electronic device Download PDF

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WO2024067028A1
WO2024067028A1 PCT/CN2023/117807 CN2023117807W WO2024067028A1 WO 2024067028 A1 WO2024067028 A1 WO 2024067028A1 CN 2023117807 W CN2023117807 W CN 2023117807W WO 2024067028 A1 WO2024067028 A1 WO 2024067028A1
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  • the embodiments of the present application relate to the field of antennas, and in particular to a radio frequency module, a radio frequency system and an electronic device.
  • Multi-frequency refers to multiple frequency bands
  • multi-mode refers to multiple network modes
  • a combiner can be added to the RF path so that RF signals of different frequencies share the same antenna.
  • the combiner is a passive device and will introduce a large insertion loss in the RF path. Even when the RF module does not need to combine RF signals of different frequency bands, the insertion loss overhead caused by the combiner still exists, which has a great impact on the RF performance of the RF module.
  • the embodiments of the present application provide a radio frequency module, a radio frequency system and an electronic device, which can reduce the insertion loss in the radio frequency path and improve the performance of the radio frequency module.
  • a radio frequency module which is used to transmit or receive radio frequency signals through an antenna.
  • the radio frequency module includes: a plurality of switches, a plurality of signal processing units and a common port.
  • the switch includes a signal output port and a plurality of signal input ports.
  • the signal output port is connected to the common port.
  • the common port is connected to the antenna.
  • Different signal processing units are connected to different signal input ports.
  • the switch is used to connect or disconnect the signal output port and any signal input port.
  • the signal processing unit has a passband and a stopband, and the signal processing unit allows the radio frequency signal of the frequency band covered by the passband to pass through, and prevents the radio frequency signal of the frequency band covered by the stopband from passing through.
  • the plurality of switches include a first switch and a second switch.
  • the first switch receives the radio frequency signal of the first frequency band through the first signal processing unit.
  • the second switch receives the radio frequency signal of the second frequency band through the second signal processing unit.
  • the passband of the first signal processing unit and the stopband of the second signal processing unit cover the first frequency band.
  • the stopband of the first signal processing unit and the passband of the second signal processing unit cover the second frequency band.
  • the first switch and the second switch are any two switches among the plurality of switches.
  • the first signal processing unit is any signal processing unit connected to the first switch
  • the second signal processing unit is any signal processing unit connected to the second switch.
  • the first frequency band and the second frequency band are two different arbitrary frequency bands.
  • the RF module does not include components with large insertion loss such as combiners, it can reduce the insertion loss in the RF path and improve the performance of the RF module.
  • the working state of the RF module includes a single-pass state and a combined state.
  • the working state of the RF module is the single-pass state, one and only one switch among the multiple switches is connected.
  • the RF signal is transmitted from the connected switch to the common port, and is transmitted to the antenna through the common port.
  • the working state of the RF module is the combined state, at least two switches among the multiple switches are connected.
  • the RF signal is transmitted from each connected switch to the common port, and is combined through the common port and transmitted to the antenna. Based on this solution, when the RF module is in the single-pass state, the RF signal is transmitted from the connected switch to the common port.
  • each RF signal is transmitted to the common port by each connected switch. Take the RF signal of the first frequency band and the RF signal of the second frequency band as an example to illustrate the path after the RF signal is transmitted to the common port.
  • the RF signal of the first frequency band is transmitted to the common port, it is divided into two parts, one part is transmitted to the antenna through the common port, and the other part is transmitted to other connected switches, namely the second switch, through the common port. Since the stop band of the second signal processing unit connected to the second switch covers the first frequency band, the RF signal of the first frequency band cannot pass through the second signal processing unit, but will be reflected to the common port by the second signal processing unit. Similarly, the part of the RF signal of the second frequency band transmitted to the first switch will also be reflected to the common port by the first signal processing unit. It can be seen that when the RF module is in a combined state, the transmission path of the RF signal will not include components with large insertion loss, and the overall insertion loss of the RF module is small.
  • the signal output port is connected to the common port through a microstrip line. Based on this solution, the reliability of the connection can be improved and it is conducive to the miniaturization and lightness of the RF module.
  • the length of the microstrip line is less than or equal to a quarter wavelength. Based on this solution, the insertion loss of the microstrip line can be reduced and the RF performance of the RF module can be improved.
  • the switch is a single-pole multi-throw switch. Based on this solution, the connection relationship between the signal input port and the signal output port of the switch can be conveniently controlled.
  • the switch is a single-pole four-throw switch.
  • the number of switches is 2.
  • the number of signal input ports in each switch is 4. Based on this solution, multiple combinations of multiple frequency bands can be combined within a wide frequency range to achieve a combining function, which has strong scalability.
  • the first frequency band is the B1 frequency band
  • the second frequency band is the B40 frequency band. Based on this solution, the B1 frequency band and the B40 frequency band can be easily combined.
  • the number of signal processing units is less than or equal to the number of signal input ports. Based on this solution, the number of signal processing units can be set as needed, and the flexibility and scalability are strong.
  • the signal processing unit is any one of the following: a notch filter, a high-pass filter, a low-pass filter, and a band-pass filter. Based on this solution, the passband and stopband of the signal processing unit can be conveniently adjusted.
  • a radio frequency system comprising: at least one radio frequency module as described in any one of the first aspect and at least one antenna. Different antennas are connected to common ports in different radio frequency modules.
  • an electronic device comprising a baseband chip and a radio frequency system as in the second aspect.
  • the baseband chip is connected to each signal processing unit in the radio frequency system.
  • the baseband chip is used to send radio frequency signals to each signal processing unit.
  • FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a radio frequency module
  • FIG2 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of a radio frequency module
  • FIG3 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module
  • FIG4 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module
  • FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG6 is a schematic diagram of a radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG7 is a schematic diagram of another radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG8 is a graph showing the insertion loss and frequency response of a radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG9 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG10 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG11 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG12 is a schematic diagram of yet another radio frequency module
  • FIG13 is a schematic diagram of another radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG14 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG15 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG16 is a schematic diagram of another radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG17 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG18 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG19 is a graph showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • the radio frequency module includes a switch a, a switch b and a combiner c.
  • the combiner c includes a signal input port c1, a signal input port c2 and a signal output port c3.
  • Both switch a and switch b are single-pole four-throw switches.
  • a single-pole four-throw switch consists of a moving end and four fixed ends.
  • the moving end is the port where the "pole” is located, and the fixed end is the port to which the "pole” can choose whether to connect.
  • a single-pole four-throw switch can connect the moving end to any of the four fixed ends through the "pole".
  • the moving end of switch a is connected to the signal input port c1 of combiner c, and the four fixed ends of switch a are respectively connected to RF signals of different frequency bands.
  • the moving end of switch b is connected to the signal input port c2 of combiner c, and the four fixed ends of switch b are respectively connected to RF signals of different frequency bands.
  • the signal output port of combiner c is connected to antenna d.
  • the RF signal output from switch a and the RF signal output from switch b can be combined by combiner c and then transmitted to antenna d.
  • RF signals of different frequency bands can share the same antenna, which is conducive to reducing the number of antennas in electronic equipment and improving space utilization in electronic equipment.
  • the combiner is a passive device, and adding a combiner to the RF module will increase the insertion loss of the RF module. This conclusion can be verified by simulating the RF module shown in Figure 1.
  • Figure 2 is a response diagram of the insertion loss and frequency of an RF module. As shown in Figure 2, at point m1, that is, when the frequency is about 2.1GHz, the insertion loss of the RF module is about -3.4dB.
  • Figure 3 is another insertion loss and frequency response diagram of the RF module. As shown in Figure 3, at point m2, that is, when the frequency is about 2.3GHz, the insertion loss of the RF module is about -3.9dB.
  • Figure 4 is another response diagram of the insertion loss and the frequency of the RF module.
  • the first curve is the relationship curve between the insertion loss and the frequency of the path where the B1 frequency band is located, that is, the path where switch a is located;
  • the second curve is the relationship curve between the insertion loss and the frequency of the path where the B40 frequency band is located, that is, the path where switch b is located.
  • the insertion loss of the path where switch a is located is about -3.4 dB
  • the insertion loss of the path where switch b is located is about -3.9 dB.
  • the embodiments of the present application provide a radio frequency module, a radio frequency system and an electronic device, which can significantly reduce the insertion loss of the radio frequency module when it is in a single-pass state and improve the radio frequency performance of the radio frequency module.
  • the RF module and RF system provided in the embodiments of the present application can be applied to electronic devices.
  • the electronic device can refer to a device provided with an antenna and a RF path, such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a wearable device (such as a smart watch), a vehicle-mounted device, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, etc.
  • Exemplary embodiments of terminal devices include but are not limited to devices equipped with Or portable terminals with other operating systems.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device 500 provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • the electronic device 500 may include a processor 501 , a communication module 502 , a display screen 503 , and the like.
  • the processor 501 may include one or more processing units, for example, the processor 501 may include an application processor (AP), a modem processor, a graphics processor (GPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a controller, a memory, a video stream codec, a digital signal processor (DSP), a baseband processor, and/or a neural-network processing unit (NPU), etc.
  • AP application processor
  • GPU graphics processor
  • ISP image signal processor
  • controller a memory
  • DSP digital signal processor
  • DSP digital signal processor
  • NPU neural-network processing unit
  • Different processing units may be independent devices or integrated in one or more processors 501.
  • the controller may be the nerve center and command center of the electronic device 500.
  • the controller may generate an operation control signal according to the instruction operation code and the timing signal to complete the control of fetching and executing instructions.
  • a memory may also be provided in the processor 501 for storing instructions and data.
  • the memory in the processor 501 is a cache memory.
  • the memory may store instructions or data that the processor 501 has just used or cyclically used. If the processor 501 needs to use the instruction or data again, it may be directly called from the memory. This avoids repeated access, reduces the waiting time of the processor 501, and thus improves the efficiency of the system.
  • the processor 501 may include one or more interfaces.
  • the interface may include an inter-integrated circuit (I2C) interface, an inter-integrated circuit sound (I2S) interface, a pulse code modulation (PCM) interface, a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) interface, a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI), a general-purpose input/output (GPIO) interface, a subscriber identity module (SIM) interface, and/or a universal serial bus (USB) interface 511, etc.
  • I2C inter-integrated circuit
  • I2S inter-integrated circuit sound
  • PCM pulse code modulation
  • UART universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter
  • MIPI mobile industry processor interface
  • GPIO general-purpose input/output
  • SIM subscriber identity module
  • USB universal serial bus
  • the electronic device 500 implements the display function through a GPU, a display screen 503, and an application processor 501.
  • the GPU is a microprocessor for image processing, which connects the display screen 503 and the application processor 501.
  • the GPU is used to perform mathematical and geometric calculations for graphics rendering.
  • the processor 501 may include one or more GPUs, which execute program instructions to generate or change display information.
  • the display screen 503 is used to display images, video streams, etc.
  • the communication module 502 may include an antenna x, an antenna y, a mobile communication module 502A, and/or a wireless communication module 502B.
  • the communication module 502 includes the antenna x, the antenna y, the mobile communication module 502A, and the wireless communication module 502B.
  • the wireless communication function of the electronic device 500 can be implemented through the antenna x, the antenna y, the mobile communication module 502A, the wireless communication module 502B, the modem processor and the baseband processor.
  • Antenna x and antenna y are used to transmit and receive electromagnetic wave signals.
  • Each antenna in the electronic device 500 can be used to cover a single or multiple communication frequency bands. Different antennas can also be reused to improve the utilization of the antennas.
  • antenna x can be reused as a diversity antenna for a wireless local area network.
  • the antenna can be used in combination with a tuning switch.
  • the mobile communication module 502A can provide solutions for wireless communications including 2G/3G/4G/5G applied to the electronic device 500.
  • the mobile communication module 502A may include at least one filter, a switch, a power amplifier, a low noise amplifier (LNA), etc.
  • the mobile communication module 502A may receive electromagnetic waves through the antenna x, and perform filtering, amplification, and other processing on the received electromagnetic waves, and transmit them to the modulation and demodulation processor for demodulation.
  • the mobile communication module 502A may also amplify the signal modulated by the modulation and demodulation processor, and convert it into electromagnetic waves for radiation through the antenna x.
  • at least some of the functional modules of the mobile communication module 502A may be arranged in the processor 501.
  • at least some of the functional modules of the mobile communication module 502A may be arranged in the same device as at least some of the modules of the processor 501.
  • the modem processor may include a modulator and a demodulator.
  • the modulator is used to modulate the low-frequency baseband signal to be sent into a medium-high frequency signal.
  • the demodulator is used to demodulate the received electromagnetic wave signal into a low-frequency baseband signal.
  • the demodulator then transmits the demodulated low-frequency baseband signal to the baseband processor for processing.
  • the application processor outputs a sound signal through an audio device (not limited to a speaker 506A, a receiver 506B, etc.), or displays an image or video stream through a display screen 503.
  • the modem processor may be an independent device.
  • the modem processor may be independent of the processor 501 and be set in the same device as the mobile communication module 502A or other functional modules.
  • the wireless communication module 502B can provide wireless communication solutions including wireless local area networks (WLAN) (such as wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) network), bluetooth (BT), global navigation satellite system (GNSS), frequency modulation (FM), near field communication (NFC), infrared (IR) and the like applied to the electronic device 500.
  • the wireless communication module 502B can be one or more devices integrating at least one communication processing module.
  • the wireless communication module 502B receives electromagnetic waves via antenna y, modulates the frequency of the electromagnetic wave signal and performs filtering processing, and sends the processed signal to the processor 501.
  • the wireless communication module 502B can also receive the signal to be sent from the processor 501, modulate the frequency of the signal, amplify the signal, and convert it into electromagnetic waves for radiation via antenna y.
  • the antenna x of the electronic device 500 is coupled to the mobile communication module 502A, and the antenna y is coupled to the wireless communication module 502B, so that the electronic device 500 can communicate with the network and other devices through wireless communication technology.
  • the wireless communication technology may include global system for mobile communications (GSM), general packet radio service (GPRS), code division multiple access (CDMA), wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA), time-division code division multiple access (TD-SCDMA), long term evolution (LTE), BT, GNSS, WLAN, NFC, FM, and/or IR technology.
  • the GNSS may include a global positioning system (GPS), a global navigation satellite system (GLONASS), a Beidou navigation satellite system (BDS), a quasi-zenith satellite system (QZSS) and/or a satellite based augmentation system (SBAS).
  • GPS global positioning system
  • GLONASS global navigation satellite system
  • BDS Beidou navigation satellite system
  • QZSS quasi-zenith satellite system
  • SBAS satellite based augmentation system
  • the electronic device 500 may further include an external memory interface 150, an internal memory 504, a universal serial bus (USB) interface 511, a charging management module 512, a power management module 513, a battery 514, an audio module 506, a speaker 506A, a receiver 506B, a microphone 506C, an earphone interface 506D, a sensor module 505, a button 509, a motor, an indicator 508, a camera 507, and a user identification module.
  • SIM Subscriber identification module
  • the charging management module 512 is used to receive charging input from a charger.
  • the charger may be a wireless charger or a wired charger.
  • the charging management module 512 may receive charging input from a wired charger through a USB interface 511.
  • the charging management module 512 may receive wireless charging input through a wireless charging coil of the electronic device 500. While the charging management module 512 is charging the battery 514, it may also power the electronic device 500 through the power management module 513.
  • the power management module 513 is used to connect the battery 514, the charging management module 512 and the processor 501.
  • the power management module 513 receives input from the battery 514 and/or the charging management module 512, and supplies power to the processor 501, the internal memory 504, the external memory, the display screen 503, the camera 507, and the wireless communication module 502B.
  • the power management module 513 can also be used to monitor parameters such as the capacity of the battery 514, the number of cycles of the battery 514, and the health status (leakage, impedance) of the battery 514.
  • the power management module 513 can also be set in the processor 501.
  • the power management module 513 and the charging management module 512 can also be set in the same device.
  • the external memory interface 150 can be used to connect an external memory card, such as a Micro SD card, to expand the storage capacity of the electronic device 500.
  • the external memory card communicates with the processor 501 through the external memory interface 150 to implement a data storage function. For example, files such as music and video streams are saved in the external memory card.
  • the internal memory 504 may be used to store computer executable program codes, which include instructions.
  • the processor 501 executes various functional applications and data processing of the electronic device 500 by running the instructions stored in the internal memory 504 .
  • the internal memory 504 may also store one or more computer programs corresponding to the data transmission method provided in the embodiments of the present application.
  • the electronic device 500 can implement audio functions such as music playing and recording through the audio module 506, the speaker 506A, the receiver 506B, the microphone 506C, the headphone interface 506D, and the application processor 501.
  • the key 509 includes a power key, a volume key, etc.
  • the key 509 may be a mechanical key 509 or a touch key 509.
  • the electronic device 500 may receive the key 509 input and generate a key signal input related to the user setting and function control of the electronic device 500.
  • Indicator 508 may be an indicator light, which may be used to indicate charging status, power changes, messages, missed calls, notifications, etc.
  • the SIM card interface is used to connect the SIM card.
  • the SIM card can be connected to and separated from the electronic device 500 by inserting it into the SIM card interface or pulling it out from the SIM card interface.
  • the electronic device 500 can support 1 or N SIM card interfaces, where N is a positive integer greater than 1.
  • the SIM card interface can support Nano SIM card, Micro SIM card, SIM card, etc. Multiple cards can be inserted into the same SIM card interface at the same time. The types of the multiple cards can be the same or different.
  • the SIM card interface can also be compatible with different types of SIM cards.
  • the SIM card interface can also be compatible with external memory cards.
  • the electronic device 500 interacts with the network through the SIM card to realize functions such as calls and data communications.
  • the electronic device 500 uses an eSIM, i.e., an embedded SIM card.
  • the eSIM card can be embedded in the electronic device 500 and cannot be separated from the electronic device 500.
  • the sensor module 505 in the electronic device 500 may include touch sensors, pressure sensors, gyroscope sensors, air pressure sensors, magnetic sensors, acceleration sensors, distance sensors, proximity light sensors, ambient light sensors, fingerprint sensors, temperature sensors, bone conduction sensors and other components to realize the sensing and/or acquisition functions of different signals.
  • the structure illustrated in this embodiment does not constitute a specific limitation on the electronic device 500.
  • the electronic device 500 may include more or fewer components than shown in the figure, or combine some components, or separate some components, or arrange the components differently.
  • the components shown in the figure may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware.
  • the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application is specifically introduced below. It should be noted that the radio frequency module provided in the embodiment of the present application is used to transmit or receive signals through an antenna.
  • the radio frequency module includes: multiple switches 601, multiple signal processing units 602, and a common port 603. It should be noted that the number of switches 601, the number of signal processing units 602, the number of signal input ports 621, etc. in Figure 6 are only for illustration and do not mean that the present application is limited to this. In actual applications, the number of switches 601 is greater than or equal to 2, the number of signal processing units 602 is greater than or equal to 2, and the number of signal input ports 621 is greater than or equal to 2.
  • the signal processing unit can be a high-pass filter, a low-pass filter, a band-pass filter, etc., which is not specifically limited here.
  • the switch 601 includes a signal output port 611 and a plurality of signal input ports 621.
  • the signal output port 611 is connected to the common port 603.
  • the switch 601 is used to connect or disconnect the signal output port 611 with any signal input port 621. In other words, the switch 601 can only select one of the plurality of signal input ports 621 to connect to the signal output port 611 at most.
  • the signal output port 611 and the common port 603 can be connected by a microstrip line.
  • the length of the microstrip line can be less than or equal to a quarter wavelength, so that the insertion loss of the microstrip line can be reduced and the RF performance of the RF module can be improved.
  • the above-mentioned quarter wavelength refers to a quarter of the minimum wavelength of the wavelength of the RF signal received by the switch corresponding to the signal output port 611.
  • the first switch 601a includes the B40 frequency band and the B41 frequency band, then the length of the microstrip line between the signal output port corresponding to the first switch 601a and the common port 603 can be less than a quarter of the corresponding wavelength of the RF signal with the maximum frequency in the B41 frequency band.
  • the common port 603 is also connected to the antenna. That is, one end of the common port 603 is connected to the signal output port 611 of each switch 601, and the other end is connected to the antenna. It can be understood that when the antenna transmits a signal, the corresponding radio frequency signal is transmitted to the antenna through the common port 603; when the antenna receives a signal, the corresponding radio frequency signal is transmitted from the antenna to the common port 603.
  • Different signal processing units 602 are connected to different signal input ports 621. That is, one signal processing unit 602 corresponds to one signal input port 621. It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, different signal processing units do not refer to signal processing units having different stopbands, passbands and other properties, but refer to signal processing units of different physical entities. For example, two signal processing units with exactly the same stopbands, passbands and other properties may also be referred to as different signal processing units in the embodiment of the present application. In addition, it should be understood that under the above definition, the number of signal processing units is less than or equal to the number of signal input ports.
  • the stopband of a signal processing unit refers to a frequency band that cannot be covered by the radio frequency signal of the signal processing unit
  • the passband of a signal processing unit refers to a frequency band that can be covered by the radio frequency signal of the signal processing unit.
  • the multiple switches 601 include a first switch 601a and a second switch 601b.
  • the first switch 601a receives a radio frequency signal of a first frequency band through a first signal processing unit 602a.
  • the second switch 601b receives a radio frequency signal of a second frequency band through a second signal processing unit 602b.
  • the first switch 601a can receive a radio frequency signal of the first frequency band through the first signal processing unit 602a, indicating that the passband of the first signal processing unit 602a covers the first frequency band.
  • the second switch 601b can receive a radio frequency signal of the second frequency band through the second signal processing unit 602b, indicating that the passband of the second signal processing unit 602b covers the second frequency band.
  • the stop band of the first signal processing unit 602a covers the second frequency band
  • the stop band of the second signal processing unit 602b covers the first frequency band. It can be understood that such a design can prevent the RF signal of the first frequency band from passing through the second signal processing unit 602b, and the RF signal of the second frequency band from passing through the first signal processing unit 602a, thereby reducing the loss of the RF signal and improving the RF performance of the RF module.
  • the first switch 601a and the second switch 601b are any two switches in the plurality of switches 601.
  • the first signal processing unit 602a is any signal processing unit connected to the first switch 601a
  • the second signal processing unit 602b is any signal processing unit connected to the second switch 601b.
  • the first frequency band and the second frequency band are two different arbitrary frequency bands.
  • two different frequency bands refer to two frequency bands that have no intersection at all.
  • the frequency covered by frequency band m is 1000MHz-1500MHz
  • the frequency covered by frequency band n is 1600MHz-2000MHz
  • frequency band m and frequency band n are two different frequency bands.
  • the frequency covered by frequency band t is 1300MHz-1800MHz
  • frequency band m and frequency band t are not two different frequency bands
  • frequency band n and frequency band t are not two different frequency bands.
  • any two switches among the multiple switches as an example to introduce the RF module provided by the embodiment of the present application.
  • the above description of the characteristics of any two switches can directly and unambiguously determine the connection relationship between all switches and the signal processing unit in the RF module provided by the embodiment of the present application, the relationship between the passband, stopband, and frequency band of the RF signal of the signal processing unit, etc., which will not be repeated here.
  • the RF module provided in the above embodiment of the present application has at least three working states, namely: the first switch is connected and the second switch is disconnected; the first switch is disconnected and the second switch is connected; the first switch and the second switch are both connected.
  • the working state in which the first switch is connected and the second switch is disconnected and the working state in which the first switch is disconnected and the second switch is connected can both be called a single-pass state.
  • the working state in which the first switch and the second switch are both connected can be called a closed-circuit state.
  • switch connection means that the signal output port of the switch is connected to one of the signal input ports
  • switch disconnection means that the signal output port of the switch is not connected to any signal input port.
  • the RF module can be called a single-pass state; when at least two of the above multiple switches are connected, the RF module can be called a combined state.
  • the single-pass state of the RF module is first described below by taking the case where the first signal input port of the first switch is connected to the signal output port and the second switch is disconnected as an example.
  • the first signal input port is a signal input port connected to the first signal processing unit.
  • the RF signal of the first frequency band is first transmitted to the first signal processing unit; since the passband of the first signal processing unit covers the first frequency band, the RF signal of the first frequency band can pass through the first signal processing unit and be transmitted to the first signal input port of the first switch; the first signal input port and the signal output port are connected, so the RF signal of the first frequency band is transmitted to the signal output port of the first switch; the RF signal of the first frequency band is transmitted from the signal output port of the first switch to the common port; since other switches are disconnected, the RF signal of the first frequency band is transmitted from the common port to the antenna and emitted by the antenna.
  • the following describes the single-pass state of the RF module by taking the second signal input port of the second switch connected to the signal output port and the first switch disconnected as an example, wherein the second signal input port is a signal input port connected to the second signal processing unit.
  • the RF signal of the second frequency band is first transmitted to the second signal processing unit; since the passband of the second signal processing unit covers the second frequency band, the RF signal of the second frequency band can pass through the second signal processing unit and be transmitted to the second signal input port of the second switch; the second signal input port and the signal output port are connected, so the RF signal of the second frequency band is transmitted to the signal output port of the second switch; the RF signal of the second frequency band is transmitted from the signal output port of the second switch to the common port; since other switches are disconnected, the RF signal of the second frequency band is transmitted from the common port to the antenna and emitted by the antenna.
  • the second signal input port of the second switch is connected to the signal output port.
  • the first switch is disconnected, there is no component with large insertion loss in the transmission path of the RF signal. Therefore, the overall insertion loss of the RF module is small and the RF performance is also good.
  • the RF signal of the first frequency band and the RF signal of the second frequency band are the same as those in the above-mentioned single-pass state.
  • the RF signal of the first frequency band is transmitted to the common port, a part of it can be combined with the RF signal of the second frequency band and then transmitted to the antenna, and the other part can be transmitted in reverse along the transmission path of the RF signal of the second frequency band to the second signal processing unit; since the stop band of the second signal processing unit covers the first frequency band, the RF signal of the first frequency band cannot flow through the second signal processing unit, and will be reflected to the common port, combined with the RF signal of the second frequency band and then transmitted to the antenna.
  • the RF signal of the second frequency band when transmitted to the common port, a part of it can be combined with the RF signal of the first frequency band and then transmitted to the antenna, and the other part can be transmitted to the first signal processing unit along the transmission path of the RF signal of the first frequency band; since the stop band of the first signal processing unit covers the second frequency band, the RF signal of the second frequency band cannot flow through the first signal processing unit, and will be reflected to the common port, combined with the RF signal of the first frequency band and then transmitted to the antenna.
  • the above description only takes the first switch, the first signal processing unit connected to the first switch, the second switch, and the second signal processing unit connected to the second switch as an example.
  • the signal processing unit connected to any switch satisfies that its passband is covered by the stopband of the signal processing unit connected to other switches, and its stopband covers the passband of the signal processing unit connected to other switches. In this way, any two signal processing units connected to different switches can be combined in pairs to realize the function of a combiner, and the overall insertion loss of the RF module is less affected, which is beneficial to improving the performance of the RF module.
  • the RF module does not include components with large insertion loss such as a combiner, so the insertion loss in the RF path can be reduced and the performance of the RF module can be improved.
  • the RF module shown in Figure 7 is simulated below, and the simulation results are compared with the simulation results of the RF module shown in Figure 1 to verify that the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application can indeed reduce the insertion loss in the RF path and improve the RF performance of the RF module compared with the RF module in the related technology.
  • FIG 7 is a schematic diagram of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • the RF module includes two single-pole four-throw switches, respectively referred to as the third switch 701 and the fourth switch 702; the number of signal input ports in the third switch 701 and the fourth switch 702 is 4, respectively set at the fixed ends of the corresponding switches.
  • the third switch 701 is connected to the RF signal of the B1 frequency band through the third trap 703, and is also connected to the RF signal of the B2 frequency band through the fourth trap 704.
  • the fourth switch 702 is connected to the RF signal of the B41 frequency band through the fifth trap 705, connected to the RF signal of the B40 frequency band through the sixth trap 706, and connected to the RF signal of the B7 frequency band through the seventh trap 707.
  • the passband of the third trap filter 703 covers the B1 frequency band, and the stopband covers the B7 frequency band, the B40 frequency band and the B41 frequency band
  • the passband of the fourth trap filter 704 covers the B2 frequency band, and the stopband covers the B7 frequency band, the B40 frequency band and the B41 frequency band
  • the passband of the fifth trap filter 705 covers the B41 frequency band, and the stopband covers the B1 frequency band and the B2 frequency band
  • the passband of the sixth trap filter 706 covers the B40 frequency band, and the stopband covers the B1 frequency band and the B2 frequency band
  • the passband of the seventh trap filter 707 covers the B7 frequency band, and the stopband covers the B1 frequency band and the B2 frequency band.
  • Figure 8 is a response diagram of insertion loss and frequency of a radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • the insertion loss of the radio frequency module is about -2.85 GHz.
  • the RF module shown in Figure 1 outputs a RF signal in the B1 frequency band when switch a is turned on.
  • switch b When switch b is turned off, the insertion loss of the RF module corresponding to the frequency of 2.1 GHz is about -3.4 dB.
  • Figure 9 is another insertion loss and frequency response diagram of a radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • the insertion loss of the radio frequency module is about -2.9 dB.
  • the insertion loss gain of the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application in the single-pass state is between 0.55 dB and 1 dB.
  • the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application can significantly reduce the insertion loss in the RF path when the RF module is in the single-pass state, thereby helping to improve the RF performance of the RF module.
  • Figure 10 is a response diagram of insertion loss and frequency of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 10, at point m7, i.e., around 2.1 GHz, the insertion loss of the RF module is about -3.36 dB.
  • the insertion loss of the RF module corresponding to 2.1 GHz is about -3.4 dB.
  • FIG10 illustrates the insertion loss of the B40 frequency band when the RF module is in the combined state.
  • Figure 11 is a response diagram of insertion loss and frequency of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 11, at point m8, i.e., around 2.3 GHz, the insertion loss of the RF module is about -4.05 dB.
  • the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application can reduce the insertion loss in the RF module, especially the insertion loss when the RF module is in a single-pass state, thereby improving the RF performance of the RF module.
  • the above simulation only uses the B1 band and the B40 band as examples to illustrate that the insertion loss of the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application is small, and does not mean that the present application is limited to this.
  • the insertion loss of the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application is smaller than the insertion loss of the RF module in the related art.
  • the frequency range covered by the intermediate frequency is about 1.7 GHz to 2.2 GHz.
  • Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of another RF module.
  • the RF module used in the related solution to combine the RF signal of the B32 frequency band and the RF signal of the intermediate frequency is shown in Figure 12, wherein the RF signal of the B32 frequency band and the RF signal of the intermediate frequency are combined through a combiner.
  • the RF module shown in Figure 12 is in B32 In the single-pass state of the intermediate frequency, the insertion loss is about -1.04dB; in the single-pass state of the intermediate frequency, the insertion loss is about -0.62dB.
  • the structure of the RF module can be as shown in Figure 13.
  • Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of another RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application.
  • the RF module includes a fifth switch 1301, a sixth switch 1302, an eighth notch filter 1303, a ninth notch filter 1304 and a common port 1305.
  • the fifth switch 1301 is a single-pole double-throw switch
  • the sixth switch 1302 is a diversity (DRX) common port 1305.
  • the fifth switch 1301 includes two signal input ports, one of which is connected to the RF signal of the B32 frequency band through the eighth notch filter 1303, and the other is vacant.
  • the fifth switch 1301 also includes a signal output terminal connected to the common port 1305.
  • the signal input port of the sixth switch 1302 is connected to the RF signal of the intermediate frequency, and the signal output terminal is connected to the common port 1305 through the ninth notch filter 1304.
  • the sixth switch 1302 is used to disconnect or connect the signal input port and the signal output port of the sixth switch 1302.
  • the stopband of the eighth notch filter 1303 covers the intermediate frequency, and the passband covers the B32 frequency band; the stopband of the ninth notch filter 1304 covers the B32 frequency band, and the passband covers the intermediate frequency.
  • FIG. 14 illustrates the insertion loss of the radio frequency module provided in the embodiment of the present application when it is in the B32 single-pass state.
  • Figure 14 is another insertion loss and frequency response diagram of a radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • the insertion loss of the radio frequency module is between -1.341 dB and -1.307 dB.
  • FIG. 15 is used to illustrate the insertion loss of the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application when it is in the intermediate frequency single-pass state.
  • Figure 15 is a response diagram of insertion loss and frequency of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 15, near the m10 point, that is, when the frequency is between 1.920GHz and 2.170GHz, the insertion loss of the RF module is between -0.742dB and -0.735dB.
  • the insertion loss of the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application as shown in FIG13 is smaller than that of the RF module in the related art as shown in FIG12 .
  • the insertion loss of the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application as shown in FIG. 13 is substantially the same as that of the RF module in the related art as shown in FIG. 12 .
  • the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application can reduce the insertion loss in the RF module, especially the insertion loss when the RF module is in a single-pass state, thereby improving the RF performance of the RF module.
  • the radio frequency module provided in the embodiment of the present application does not include a combiner, but adds a notch filter.
  • the following simulation illustrates that the insertion loss caused by adding the notch filter is small.
  • the radio frequency module includes an eighth switch 1601, a ninth switch 1602, a tenth wave trap 1603, an eleventh wave trap 1604, a first matching element 1605, a second matching element 1606, a third matching element 1607, a fourth matching element 1608 and a common port.
  • the eighth switch 1601 includes a signal input port, which is sequentially connected to the radio frequency signal of the B41 frequency band through the first matching element 1605 and the tenth notch filter 1603.
  • the ninth switch 1602 includes a signal input port, which is sequentially connected to the radio frequency signal of the intermediate frequency through the second matching element 1606 and the eleventh notch filter 1604.
  • the signal output end of the eighth switch 1601 is connected to the common port through the third matching element 1607
  • the signal output end of the ninth switch 1602 is connected to the common port through the fourth matching element 1608 .
  • the eighth switch 1601 is used to connect or disconnect the corresponding signal input port and the signal output port.
  • the ninth switch 1602 is used to connect or disconnect the corresponding signal input port and the signal output port.
  • the stopband of the tenth notch filter 1603 covers the intermediate frequency, and the passband covers the B41 frequency band.
  • the stopband of the eleventh notch filter 1604 covers the B41 frequency band, and the passband covers the intermediate frequency.
  • the first matching element may be a capacitor, an inductor, etc.
  • the second matching element, the third matching element, and the fourth matching element are similar, and are not described in detail here.
  • a RF module p is defined. Compared with the RF module shown in FIG16 above, the RF module p does not include the tenth trap and the eleventh trap, and the rest is exactly the same as the RF module shown in FIG16 above.
  • the RF module p is simulated to determine the insertion loss when the RF module shown in Figure 16 does not include a notch filter.
  • Figure 17 is a response diagram of insertion loss and frequency of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • the insertion loss of the RF module p in the intermediate frequency single-pass state, that is, the frequency is between 1.71.GHz-2.200GHz, the insertion loss of the RF module p is between -0.451dB and 0.394dB.
  • the insertion loss of the RF module p is between -0.498dB and 0.489dB.
  • Fig. 16 is simulated when the ninth switch is disconnected and the eighth switch outputs the RF signal of the B41 frequency band.
  • Fig. 18 illustrates the insertion loss of the RF module shown in Fig. 16 in the B41 single-pass state.
  • Figure 18 is a response diagram of insertion loss and frequency of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • the insertion loss of the RF module shown in Figure 16 is between -0.812dB and 0.775dB.
  • Fig. 16 is simulated when the eighth switch is disconnected and the ninth switch outputs an intermediate frequency RF signal.
  • Fig. 19 illustrates the insertion loss of the RF module shown in Fig. 16 in the intermediate frequency single pass state.
  • Figure 19 is a response diagram of insertion loss and frequency of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
  • the insertion loss of the RF module shown in Figure 16 is between -0.801dB and 0.530dB.
  • the insertion loss in the single-pass state increases by about 0.3 dB.
  • the insertion loss of the RF module shown in FIG16 in the combined state is increased by about 2dB compared to the single-pass state.
  • the insertion loss increased by adding the notch filter is small, and therefore the impact on the RF performance of the RF module is also small.
  • the embodiment of the present application further provides a radio frequency system, comprising: a plurality of radio frequency modules as in any of the above embodiments and a plurality of antennas. Different antennas are connected to common ports in different radio frequency modules.
  • the embodiment of the present application also provides an electronic device, comprising a baseband chip and the above-mentioned radio frequency system.
  • the baseband chip is connected to each notch filter in the radio frequency system.
  • the baseband chip is used to send a radio frequency signal to each notch filter.

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Embodiments of the present application relate to the field of antennas, and provide a radio frequency module, a radio frequency system, and an electronic device, which can reduce the insertion loss in a radio frequency path, thereby improving the performance of the radio frequency module. The radio frequency module comprises a plurality of switches, a plurality of signal processing units, and a common port. Each switch comprises a signal output port and a plurality of signal input ports. The signal output port is connected to the common port. The common port is connected to an antenna. Different signal processing units are connected to different signal input ports. Each switch is used for connecting or disconnecting the signal output port and any signal input port. A first switch of the plurality of switches receives a radio frequency signal in a first frequency band by means of a first signal processing unit. A second switch receives a radio frequency signal in a second frequency band by means of a second signal processing unit. A passband of the first signal processing unit and a stopband of the second signal processing unit cover the first frequency band. A stopband of the first signal processing unit and a passband of the second signal processing unit cover the second frequency band.

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一种射频模组,射频系统及电子设备A radio frequency module, a radio frequency system and an electronic device
本申请要求于2022年09月28日提交国家知识产权局、申请号为202222602802.2、发明名称为“一种射频模组,射频系统及电子设备”的中国专利申请的优先权,其全部内容通过引用结合在本申请中。This application claims the priority of the Chinese patent application filed with the State Intellectual Property Office on September 28, 2022, with application number 202222602802.2 and invention name “A radio frequency module, radio frequency system and electronic device”, all contents of which are incorporated by reference in this application.
技术领域Technical Field
本申请实施例涉及天线领域,尤其涉及一种射频模组,射频系统及电子设备。The embodiments of the present application relate to the field of antennas, and in particular to a radio frequency module, a radio frequency system and an electronic device.
背景技术Background technique
随着第五代移动通信(Fifth Generation,5G)技术的广泛应用,越来越多的电子设备产生多频多模的需求。其中,多频是指多种频段,多模是指多种网络模式。With the widespread application of the fifth generation mobile communication (5G) technology, more and more electronic devices have the demand for multi-frequency and multi-mode. Multi-frequency refers to multiple frequency bands, and multi-mode refers to multiple network modes.
由于电子设备中的天线数量较为有限,因此为满足电子设备的多频多模需求,可以在射频通路中加入合路器,使不同频率的射频信号共用天线。Since the number of antennas in electronic devices is relatively limited, in order to meet the multi-frequency and multi-mode requirements of electronic devices, a combiner can be added to the RF path so that RF signals of different frequencies share the same antenna.
然而,合路器为无源器件,会在射频通路中引入较大的插损,即使在射频模组无需对不同频段的射频信号进行合路时,合路器带来的插损开销仍然存在,对射频模组的射频性能影响较大。However, the combiner is a passive device and will introduce a large insertion loss in the RF path. Even when the RF module does not need to combine RF signals of different frequency bands, the insertion loss overhead caused by the combiner still exists, which has a great impact on the RF performance of the RF module.
实用新型内容Utility Model Content
本申请实施例提供一种射频模组,射频系统及电子设备,能够减小射频通路中的插损,提高射频模组的性能。The embodiments of the present application provide a radio frequency module, a radio frequency system and an electronic device, which can reduce the insertion loss in the radio frequency path and improve the performance of the radio frequency module.
为了达到上述目的,本申请实施例采用如下技术方案。In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the embodiment of the present application adopts the following technical solution.
第一方面,提供一种射频模组,用于通过天线发射或接收射频信号。射频模组包括:多个开关,多个信号处理单元以及公共端口。开关包括信号输出端口以及多个信号输入端口。信号输出端口与公共端口连接。公共端口与天线连接。不同的信号处理单元与不同的信号输入端口连接。开关用于连通或断开信号输出端口与任一信号输入端口。信号处理单元具有通带和阻带,信号处理单元允许通带所覆盖频段的射频信号通过,阻止阻带所覆盖频段的射频信号通过。多个开关中包括第一开关和第二开关。第一开关通过第一信号处理单元接收第一频段的射频信号。第二开关通过第二信号处理单元接收第二频段的射频信号。第一信号处理单元的通带以及第二信号处理单元的阻带覆盖第一频段。第一信号处理单元的阻带以及第二信号处理单元的通带覆盖第二频段。第一开关和第二开关为多个开关中的任意两个开关。第一信号处理单元为与第一开关连接的任一信号处理单元,第二信号处理单元为与第二开关连接的任一信号处理单元。第一频段和第二频段为两个不同的任意频段。In a first aspect, a radio frequency module is provided, which is used to transmit or receive radio frequency signals through an antenna. The radio frequency module includes: a plurality of switches, a plurality of signal processing units and a common port. The switch includes a signal output port and a plurality of signal input ports. The signal output port is connected to the common port. The common port is connected to the antenna. Different signal processing units are connected to different signal input ports. The switch is used to connect or disconnect the signal output port and any signal input port. The signal processing unit has a passband and a stopband, and the signal processing unit allows the radio frequency signal of the frequency band covered by the passband to pass through, and prevents the radio frequency signal of the frequency band covered by the stopband from passing through. The plurality of switches include a first switch and a second switch. The first switch receives the radio frequency signal of the first frequency band through the first signal processing unit. The second switch receives the radio frequency signal of the second frequency band through the second signal processing unit. The passband of the first signal processing unit and the stopband of the second signal processing unit cover the first frequency band. The stopband of the first signal processing unit and the passband of the second signal processing unit cover the second frequency band. The first switch and the second switch are any two switches among the plurality of switches. The first signal processing unit is any signal processing unit connected to the first switch, and the second signal processing unit is any signal processing unit connected to the second switch. The first frequency band and the second frequency band are two different arbitrary frequency bands.
基于该方案,第一开关连通,第二开关断开时。射频信号依次通过信号处理单元,第一开关传输至公共端口;第二开关连通,第一开关断开时,射频信号依次通过信号处理单元,第二开关传输至公共端口。由于该射频模组中不包括合路器等插损较大的元件,因此能够减小射频通路中的插损,提高射频模组的性能。Based on this solution, when the first switch is connected and the second switch is disconnected, the RF signal passes through the signal processing unit in sequence and is transmitted to the common port by the first switch; when the second switch is connected and the first switch is disconnected, the RF signal passes through the signal processing unit in sequence and is transmitted to the common port by the second switch. Since the RF module does not include components with large insertion loss such as combiners, it can reduce the insertion loss in the RF path and improve the performance of the RF module.
作为一种可能的设计,射频模组的工作状态包括单通态以及合路态。射频模组的工作状态为单通态时,多个开关中有且仅有一个开关连通。射频信号由连通的开关传输至公共端口,并通过公共端口传输至天线。射频模组的工作状态为合路态时,多个开关中有至少两个开关连通。射频信号由各连通的开关传输至公共端口,并通过公共端口合路后传输至天线。基于该方案,射频模组处于单通态时,射频信号由连通的开关传输至公共端口,由于其它开关均处于断开状态,因此射频信号不会传输至其它开关,而是会通过公共端口传输至天线。可以 看出,射频模组在单通态时,射频信号的传输路径中不包括插损较大的元件,射频信号的损耗较小,因此射频模组的射频性能较好。而射频模组处于合路态时,各射频信号分别由各连通的开关传输至公共端口。以第一频段的射频信号和第二频段的射频信号为例说明射频信号传输至公共端口之后的路径。第一频段的射频信号传输至公共端口后分为两部分,一部分通过公共端口传输至天线,另一部分通过公共端口传输至其它连通的开关即第二开关。由于与第二开关连接的第二信号处理单元的阻带覆盖第一频段,因此第一频段的射频信号无法通过第二信号处单元,而是会被第二信号处理单元反射至公共端口。同理,第二频段的射频信号传输至第一开关的部分,也会被第一信号处理单元反射至公共端口。可以看出,射频模组在合路态时,射频信号的传输路径中也不会包括插损较大的元件,射频模组的整体插损较小。As a possible design, the working state of the RF module includes a single-pass state and a combined state. When the working state of the RF module is the single-pass state, one and only one switch among the multiple switches is connected. The RF signal is transmitted from the connected switch to the common port, and is transmitted to the antenna through the common port. When the working state of the RF module is the combined state, at least two switches among the multiple switches are connected. The RF signal is transmitted from each connected switch to the common port, and is combined through the common port and transmitted to the antenna. Based on this solution, when the RF module is in the single-pass state, the RF signal is transmitted from the connected switch to the common port. Since the other switches are in the disconnected state, the RF signal will not be transmitted to other switches, but will be transmitted to the antenna through the common port. It is possible It can be seen that when the RF module is in a single-pass state, the transmission path of the RF signal does not include components with large insertion loss, and the loss of the RF signal is small, so the RF performance of the RF module is better. When the RF module is in a combined state, each RF signal is transmitted to the common port by each connected switch. Take the RF signal of the first frequency band and the RF signal of the second frequency band as an example to illustrate the path after the RF signal is transmitted to the common port. After the RF signal of the first frequency band is transmitted to the common port, it is divided into two parts, one part is transmitted to the antenna through the common port, and the other part is transmitted to other connected switches, namely the second switch, through the common port. Since the stop band of the second signal processing unit connected to the second switch covers the first frequency band, the RF signal of the first frequency band cannot pass through the second signal processing unit, but will be reflected to the common port by the second signal processing unit. Similarly, the part of the RF signal of the second frequency band transmitted to the first switch will also be reflected to the common port by the first signal processing unit. It can be seen that when the RF module is in a combined state, the transmission path of the RF signal will not include components with large insertion loss, and the overall insertion loss of the RF module is small.
作为一种可能的设计,信号输出端口与公共端口通过微带线连接。基于该方案,可以提高连接的可靠性,且有利于射频模组的小型化和轻量化。As a possible design, the signal output port is connected to the common port through a microstrip line. Based on this solution, the reliability of the connection can be improved and it is conducive to the miniaturization and lightness of the RF module.
作为一种可能的设计,微带线的长度小于或等于四分之一波长。基于该方案,可以减小微带线的插损,提高射频模组的射频性能。As a possible design, the length of the microstrip line is less than or equal to a quarter wavelength. Based on this solution, the insertion loss of the microstrip line can be reduced and the RF performance of the RF module can be improved.
作为一种可能的设计,开关为单刀多掷开关。基于该方案,可以便捷地控制开关的信号输入端口与信号输出端口之间的连接关系。As a possible design, the switch is a single-pole multi-throw switch. Based on this solution, the connection relationship between the signal input port and the signal output port of the switch can be conveniently controlled.
作为一种可能的设计,开关为单刀四掷开关。开关的数量为2个。各开关中信号输入端口的数量均为4个。基于该方案,可以在宽频范围内多组合多频段实现合路功能,扩展性较强。As a possible design, the switch is a single-pole four-throw switch. The number of switches is 2. The number of signal input ports in each switch is 4. Based on this solution, multiple combinations of multiple frequency bands can be combined within a wide frequency range to achieve a combining function, which has strong scalability.
作为一种可能的设计,第一频段为B1频段,第二频段为B40频段。基于该方案,可以便捷地实现B1频段与B40频段的合路。As a possible design, the first frequency band is the B1 frequency band, and the second frequency band is the B40 frequency band. Based on this solution, the B1 frequency band and the B40 frequency band can be easily combined.
作为一种可能的设计,信号处理单元的数量小于或等于信号输入端口的数量。基于该方案,可以根据需要设置信号处理单元的数量,灵活性与扩展性较强。As a possible design, the number of signal processing units is less than or equal to the number of signal input ports. Based on this solution, the number of signal processing units can be set as needed, and the flexibility and scalability are strong.
作为一种可能的设计,信号处理单元为以下任一种:陷波器,高通滤波器,低通滤波器,带通滤波器。基于该方案,能够便捷地调节信号处理单元的通带和阻带。As a possible design, the signal processing unit is any one of the following: a notch filter, a high-pass filter, a low-pass filter, and a band-pass filter. Based on this solution, the passband and stopband of the signal processing unit can be conveniently adjusted.
第二方面,提供一种射频系统,包括:至少一个如第一方面任一项的射频模组以及至少一个天线。不同的天线与不同的射频模组中的公共端口连接。In a second aspect, a radio frequency system is provided, comprising: at least one radio frequency module as described in any one of the first aspect and at least one antenna. Different antennas are connected to common ports in different radio frequency modules.
第三方面,提供一种电子设备,包括基带芯片以及如第二方面的射频系统。基带芯片与射频系统中的各个信号处理单元连接。基带芯片用于向各个信号处理单元发送射频信号。In a third aspect, an electronic device is provided, comprising a baseband chip and a radio frequency system as in the second aspect. The baseband chip is connected to each signal processing unit in the radio frequency system. The baseband chip is used to send radio frequency signals to each signal processing unit.
应当理解的是,上述第二方面以及第三方面提供的技术方案,其技术特征均可对应到第一方面及其可能的设计中提供的射频模组,因此能够达到的有益效果类似,此处不再赘述。It should be understood that the technical solutions provided in the second and third aspects above and their technical features can all correspond to the RF modules provided in the first aspect and its possible designs, so the beneficial effects that can be achieved are similar and will not be repeated here.
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图1为一种射频模组的示意图;FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a radio frequency module;
图2为一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图;FIG2 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of a radio frequency module;
图3为又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图;FIG3 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module;
图4为又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图;FIG4 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module;
图5为本申请实施例提供的一种电子设备的结构示意图;FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;
图6为本申请实施例提供的一种射频模组的示意图;FIG6 is a schematic diagram of a radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application;
图7为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的示意图;FIG7 is a schematic diagram of another radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application;
图8为本申请实施例提供的一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图;FIG8 is a graph showing the insertion loss and frequency response of a radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application;
图9为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图;FIG9 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application;
图10为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图; FIG10 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application;
图11为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图;FIG11 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application;
图12为又一种射频模组的示意图;FIG12 is a schematic diagram of yet another radio frequency module;
图13为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的示意图;FIG13 is a schematic diagram of another radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application;
图14为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图;FIG14 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application;
图15为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图;FIG15 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application;
图16为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的示意图;FIG16 is a schematic diagram of another radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application;
图17为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图;FIG17 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application;
图18为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图;FIG18 is a diagram showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application;
图19为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图。FIG19 is a graph showing the insertion loss and frequency response of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application.
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本申请实施例中的“第一”、“第二”和“第三”等是用于区别不同对象,而不是用于限定特定顺序。此外,“示例性的”或者“例如”等词用于表示作例子、例证或说明。本申请实施例中被描述为“示例性的”或者“例如”的任何实施例或设计方案不应被解释为比其它实施例或设计方案更优选或更具优势。确切而言,使用“示例性的”或者“例如”等词旨在以具体方式呈现相关概念。The words "first", "second" and "third" in the embodiments of the present application are used to distinguish different objects rather than to limit a specific order. In addition, words such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of the present application should not be interpreted as being more preferred or more advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present related concepts in a concrete way.
为了便于理解本申请实施例,下面先对本申请的应用背景予以介绍。In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiments of the present application, the application background of the present application is first introduced below.
请参考图1,为一种射频模组的示意图。如图1所示,该射频模组中包括开关a,开关b以及合路器c。其中,合路器c包括信号输入端口c1,信号输入端口c2及信号输出端口c3。开关a和开关b均为单刀四掷开关。Please refer to Figure 1, which is a schematic diagram of a radio frequency module. As shown in Figure 1, the radio frequency module includes a switch a, a switch b and a combiner c. The combiner c includes a signal input port c1, a signal input port c2 and a signal output port c3. Both switch a and switch b are single-pole four-throw switches.
单刀四掷开关包括一个动端以及四个不动端。其中,动端即“刀”所在的端口,不动端即“刀”可以选择是否与之连接的端口。单刀四掷开关可以将动端通过“刀”连接至四个不动端中的任一端口。A single-pole four-throw switch consists of a moving end and four fixed ends. The moving end is the port where the "pole" is located, and the fixed end is the port to which the "pole" can choose whether to connect. A single-pole four-throw switch can connect the moving end to any of the four fixed ends through the "pole".
图1所示的射频模组中,开关a的动端与合路器c的信号输入端口c1连接,开关a的四个不动端分别与不同频段的射频信号连接。开关b的动端与合路器c的信号输入端口c2连接,开关b的四个不动端分别与不同频段的射频信号连接。合路器c的信号输出端口与天线d连接。In the RF module shown in FIG1 , the moving end of switch a is connected to the signal input port c1 of combiner c, and the four fixed ends of switch a are respectively connected to RF signals of different frequency bands. The moving end of switch b is connected to the signal input port c2 of combiner c, and the four fixed ends of switch b are respectively connected to RF signals of different frequency bands. The signal output port of combiner c is connected to antenna d.
可以理解,自开关a输出的射频信号与自开关b输出的射频信号可以通过合路器c进行合路后传输至天线d。如此,不同频段的射频信号可以共用同一天线,有利于减少电子设备中的天线数量,提高电子设备中的空间利用率。It can be understood that the RF signal output from switch a and the RF signal output from switch b can be combined by combiner c and then transmitted to antenna d. In this way, RF signals of different frequency bands can share the same antenna, which is conducive to reducing the number of antennas in electronic equipment and improving space utilization in electronic equipment.
然而,合路器为无源器件,在射频模组中加入合路器会使射频模组的插损较大。这一结论可以通过对图1所示的射频模组仿真进行验证。However, the combiner is a passive device, and adding a combiner to the RF module will increase the insertion loss of the RF module. This conclusion can be verified by simulating the RF module shown in Figure 1.
在开关a输出B1频段的射频信号,开关b断开,即射频模组处于单通态时,射频模组的插损与频率的关系如图2所示。请参考图2,为一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图。如图2所示,在m1点,即频率为2.1GHz左右时,射频模组的插损为-3.4dB左右。When switch a outputs the RF signal of the B1 frequency band and switch b is disconnected, that is, the RF module is in a single-pass state, the relationship between the insertion loss and frequency of the RF module is shown in Figure 2. Please refer to Figure 2, which is a response diagram of the insertion loss and frequency of an RF module. As shown in Figure 2, at point m1, that is, when the frequency is about 2.1GHz, the insertion loss of the RF module is about -3.4dB.
在开关a断开,开关b输出B40频段的射频信号,即射频模组处于单通态时,射频模组的插损与频率的关系如图3所示。请参考图3,为又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图。如图3所示,在m2点,即频率为2.3GHz左右时,射频模组的插损为-3.9dB左右。When switch a is disconnected and switch b outputs the RF signal of the B40 frequency band, that is, when the RF module is in a single-pass state, the relationship between the insertion loss and frequency of the RF module is shown in Figure 3. Please refer to Figure 3, which is another insertion loss and frequency response diagram of the RF module. As shown in Figure 3, at point m2, that is, when the frequency is about 2.3GHz, the insertion loss of the RF module is about -3.9dB.
而在开关a输出B1频段的射频信号,开关b输出B40频段的射频信号,即射频模组处于合路态时,射频模组的插损与频率的关系如图4所示。请参考图4,为又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图。其中,第一曲线为B1频段所在通路,即开关a所在通路的插损与频率的关系曲线;第二曲线为B40频段所在通路,即开关b所在通路的插损与频率的关系曲线。 When switch a outputs the RF signal of the B1 frequency band and switch b outputs the RF signal of the B40 frequency band, that is, when the RF module is in the combined state, the relationship between the insertion loss and the frequency of the RF module is shown in Figure 4. Please refer to Figure 4, which is another response diagram of the insertion loss and the frequency of the RF module. Among them, the first curve is the relationship curve between the insertion loss and the frequency of the path where the B1 frequency band is located, that is, the path where switch a is located; the second curve is the relationship curve between the insertion loss and the frequency of the path where the B40 frequency band is located, that is, the path where switch b is located.
图4中,在第一曲线中的m3点,即频率为2.1GHz左右时,开关a所在通路的插损为-3.4dB左右;在第二曲线中的m4点,即频率为2.3GHz左右时,开关b所在通路的插损为-3.9dB左右。In FIG4 , at point m3 in the first curve, that is, when the frequency is about 2.1 GHz, the insertion loss of the path where switch a is located is about -3.4 dB; at point m4 in the second curve, that is, when the frequency is about 2.3 GHz, the insertion loss of the path where switch b is located is about -3.9 dB.
可以看出,射频模组中设置有合路器时,会使得射频模组的插损较大。即使在射频模组无需对不同频段的射频信号进行合路时,如上述图2和图3所示,合路器带来的插损开销仍然存在,如此对射频模组的射频性能影响较大。It can be seen that when a combiner is set in the RF module, the insertion loss of the RF module will be larger. Even when the RF module does not need to combine RF signals of different frequency bands, as shown in Figures 2 and 3 above, the insertion loss overhead caused by the combiner still exists, which has a greater impact on the RF performance of the RF module.
为了解决这一问题,本申请实施例提供了一种射频模组,射频系统及电子设备,能够显著减小射频模组处于单通态时的插损,提高射频模组的射频性能。In order to solve this problem, the embodiments of the present application provide a radio frequency module, a radio frequency system and an electronic device, which can significantly reduce the insertion loss of the radio frequency module when it is in a single-pass state and improve the radio frequency performance of the radio frequency module.
本申请实施例提供的射频模组和射频系统可以应用于电子设备。电子设备可以是指设置有天线以及射频通路的设备,诸如手机,平板电脑,可穿戴设备(如智能手表),车载设备,膝上型计算机(Laptop),台式计算机等。终端设备的示例性实施例包括但不限于搭载 或者其它操作系统的便携式终端。The RF module and RF system provided in the embodiments of the present application can be applied to electronic devices. The electronic device can refer to a device provided with an antenna and a RF path, such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a wearable device (such as a smart watch), a vehicle-mounted device, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, etc. Exemplary embodiments of terminal devices include but are not limited to devices equipped with Or portable terminals with other operating systems.
作为一种示例,请参考图5,为本申请实施例提供的一种电子设备500的结构示意图。As an example, please refer to FIG. 5 , which is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device 500 provided in an embodiment of the present application.
如图5所示,该电子设备500可以包括处理器501,通信模块502以及显示屏503等。As shown in FIG. 5 , the electronic device 500 may include a processor 501 , a communication module 502 , a display screen 503 , and the like.
其中,处理器501可以包括一个或多个处理单元,例如:处理器501可以包括应用处理器(application processor,AP),调制解调处理器,图形处理器(graphics processing unit,GPU),图像信号处理器(image signal processor,ISP),控制器,存储器,视频流编解码器,数字信号处理器(digital signal processor,DSP),基带处理器,和/或神经网络处理器(neural-network processing unit,NPU)等。其中,不同的处理单元可以是独立的器件,也可以集成在一个或多个处理器501中。The processor 501 may include one or more processing units, for example, the processor 501 may include an application processor (AP), a modem processor, a graphics processor (GPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a controller, a memory, a video stream codec, a digital signal processor (DSP), a baseband processor, and/or a neural-network processing unit (NPU), etc. Different processing units may be independent devices or integrated in one or more processors 501.
控制器可以是电子设备500的神经中枢和指挥中心。控制器可以根据指令操作码和时序信号,产生操作控制信号,完成取指令和执行指令的控制。The controller may be the nerve center and command center of the electronic device 500. The controller may generate an operation control signal according to the instruction operation code and the timing signal to complete the control of fetching and executing instructions.
处理器501中还可以设置存储器,用于存储指令和数据。在一些实施例中,处理器501中的存储器为高速缓冲存储器。该存储器可以保存处理器501刚用过或循环使用的指令或数据。如果处理器501需要再次使用该指令或数据,可从所述存储器中直接调用。避免了重复存取,减少了处理器501的等待时间,因而提高了系统的效率。A memory may also be provided in the processor 501 for storing instructions and data. In some embodiments, the memory in the processor 501 is a cache memory. The memory may store instructions or data that the processor 501 has just used or cyclically used. If the processor 501 needs to use the instruction or data again, it may be directly called from the memory. This avoids repeated access, reduces the waiting time of the processor 501, and thus improves the efficiency of the system.
在一些实施例中,处理器501可以包括一个或多个接口。接口可以包括集成电路(inter-integrated circuit,I2C)接口,集成电路内置音频(inter-integrated circuit sound,I2S)接口,脉冲编码调制(pulse code modulation,PCM)接口,通用异步收发传输器(universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter,UART)接口,移动产业处理器501接口(mobile industry processor interface,MIPI),通用输入输出(general-purpose input/output,GPIO)接口,用户标识模块(subscriber identity module,SIM)接口,和/或通用串行总线(universal serial bus,USB)接口511等。In some embodiments, the processor 501 may include one or more interfaces. The interface may include an inter-integrated circuit (I2C) interface, an inter-integrated circuit sound (I2S) interface, a pulse code modulation (PCM) interface, a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) interface, a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI), a general-purpose input/output (GPIO) interface, a subscriber identity module (SIM) interface, and/or a universal serial bus (USB) interface 511, etc.
电子设备500通过GPU,显示屏503,以及应用处理器501等实现显示功能。GPU为图像处理的微处理器,连接显示屏503和应用处理器501。GPU用于执行数学和几何计算,用于图形渲染。处理器501可包括一个或多个GPU,其执行程序指令以生成或改变显示信息。The electronic device 500 implements the display function through a GPU, a display screen 503, and an application processor 501. The GPU is a microprocessor for image processing, which connects the display screen 503 and the application processor 501. The GPU is used to perform mathematical and geometric calculations for graphics rendering. The processor 501 may include one or more GPUs, which execute program instructions to generate or change display information.
显示屏503用于显示图像,视频流等。The display screen 503 is used to display images, video streams, etc.
通信模块502可以包括天线x,天线y,移动通信模块502A,和/或无线通信模块502B。以通信模块502同时包括天线x,天线y,移动通信模块502A和无线通信模块502B为例。The communication module 502 may include an antenna x, an antenna y, a mobile communication module 502A, and/or a wireless communication module 502B. For example, the communication module 502 includes the antenna x, the antenna y, the mobile communication module 502A, and the wireless communication module 502B.
电子设备500的无线通信功能可以通过天线x,天线y,移动通信模块502A,无线通信模块502B,调制解调处理器以及基带处理器等实现。 The wireless communication function of the electronic device 500 can be implemented through the antenna x, the antenna y, the mobile communication module 502A, the wireless communication module 502B, the modem processor and the baseband processor.
天线x和天线y用于发射和接收电磁波信号。电子设备500中的每个天线可用于覆盖单个或多个通信频带。不同的天线还可以复用,以提高天线的利用率。例如:可以将天线x复用为无线局域网的分集天线。在另外一些实施例中,天线可以和调谐开关结合使用。Antenna x and antenna y are used to transmit and receive electromagnetic wave signals. Each antenna in the electronic device 500 can be used to cover a single or multiple communication frequency bands. Different antennas can also be reused to improve the utilization of the antennas. For example, antenna x can be reused as a diversity antenna for a wireless local area network. In some other embodiments, the antenna can be used in combination with a tuning switch.
移动通信模块502A可以提供应用在电子设备500上的包括2G/3G/4G/5G等无线通信的解决方案。移动通信模块502A可以包括至少一个滤波器,开关,功率放大器,低噪声放大器(low noise amplifier,LNA)等。移动通信模块502A可以由天线x接收电磁波,并对接收的电磁波进行滤波,放大等处理,传送至调制解调处理器进行解调。移动通信模块502A还可以对经调制解调处理器调制后的信号放大,经天线x转为电磁波辐射出去。在一些实施例中,移动通信模块502A的至少部分功能模块可以被设置于处理器501中。在一些实施例中,移动通信模块502A的至少部分功能模块可以与处理器501的至少部分模块被设置在同一个器件中。The mobile communication module 502A can provide solutions for wireless communications including 2G/3G/4G/5G applied to the electronic device 500. The mobile communication module 502A may include at least one filter, a switch, a power amplifier, a low noise amplifier (LNA), etc. The mobile communication module 502A may receive electromagnetic waves through the antenna x, and perform filtering, amplification, and other processing on the received electromagnetic waves, and transmit them to the modulation and demodulation processor for demodulation. The mobile communication module 502A may also amplify the signal modulated by the modulation and demodulation processor, and convert it into electromagnetic waves for radiation through the antenna x. In some embodiments, at least some of the functional modules of the mobile communication module 502A may be arranged in the processor 501. In some embodiments, at least some of the functional modules of the mobile communication module 502A may be arranged in the same device as at least some of the modules of the processor 501.
调制解调处理器可以包括调制器和解调器。其中,调制器用于将待发送的低频基带信号调制成中高频信号。解调器用于将接收的电磁波信号解调为低频基带信号。随后解调器将解调得到的低频基带信号传送至基带处理器处理。低频基带信号经基带处理器处理后,被传递给应用处理器。应用处理器通过音频设备(不限于扬声器506A,受话器506B等)输出声音信号,或通过显示屏503显示图像或视频流。在一些实施例中,调制解调处理器可以是独立的器件。在另一些实施例中,调制解调处理器可以独立于处理器501,与移动通信模块502A或其他功能模块设置在同一个器件中。The modem processor may include a modulator and a demodulator. Among them, the modulator is used to modulate the low-frequency baseband signal to be sent into a medium-high frequency signal. The demodulator is used to demodulate the received electromagnetic wave signal into a low-frequency baseband signal. The demodulator then transmits the demodulated low-frequency baseband signal to the baseband processor for processing. After the low-frequency baseband signal is processed by the baseband processor, it is passed to the application processor. The application processor outputs a sound signal through an audio device (not limited to a speaker 506A, a receiver 506B, etc.), or displays an image or video stream through a display screen 503. In some embodiments, the modem processor may be an independent device. In other embodiments, the modem processor may be independent of the processor 501 and be set in the same device as the mobile communication module 502A or other functional modules.
无线通信模块502B可以提供应用在电子设备500上的包括无线局域网(wireless local area networks,WLAN)(如无线保真(wireless fidelity,Wi-Fi)网络),蓝牙(bluetooth,BT),全球导航卫星系统(global navigation satellite system,GNSS),调频(frequency modulation,FM),近距离无线通信技术(near field communication,NFC),红外技术(infrared,IR)等无线通信的解决方案。无线通信模块502B可以是集成至少一个通信处理模块的一个或多个器件。无线通信模块502B经由天线y接收电磁波,将电磁波信号调频以及滤波处理,将处理后的信号发送到处理器501。无线通信模块502B还可以从处理器501接收待发送的信号,对其进行调频,放大,经天线y转为电磁波辐射出去。The wireless communication module 502B can provide wireless communication solutions including wireless local area networks (WLAN) (such as wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) network), bluetooth (BT), global navigation satellite system (GNSS), frequency modulation (FM), near field communication (NFC), infrared (IR) and the like applied to the electronic device 500. The wireless communication module 502B can be one or more devices integrating at least one communication processing module. The wireless communication module 502B receives electromagnetic waves via antenna y, modulates the frequency of the electromagnetic wave signal and performs filtering processing, and sends the processed signal to the processor 501. The wireless communication module 502B can also receive the signal to be sent from the processor 501, modulate the frequency of the signal, amplify the signal, and convert it into electromagnetic waves for radiation via antenna y.
在一些实施例中,电子设备500的天线x和移动通信模块502A耦合,天线y和无线通信模块502B耦合,使得电子设备500可以通过无线通信技术与网络以及其他设备通信。所述无线通信技术可以包括全球移动通讯系统(global system for mobile communications,GSM),通用分组无线服务(general packet radio service,GPRS),码分多址接入(code division multiple access,CDMA),宽带码分多址(wideband code division multiple access,WCDMA),时分码分多址(time-division code division multiple access,TD-SCDMA),长期演进(long term evolution,LTE),BT,GNSS,WLAN,NFC,FM,和/或IR技术等。所述GNSS可以包括全球卫星定位系统(global positioning system,GPS),全球导航卫星系统(global navigation satellite system,GLONASS),北斗卫星导航系统(beidou navigation satellite system,BDS),准天顶卫星系统(quasi-zenith satellite system,QZSS)和/或星基增强系统(satellite based augmentation systems,SBAS)。In some embodiments, the antenna x of the electronic device 500 is coupled to the mobile communication module 502A, and the antenna y is coupled to the wireless communication module 502B, so that the electronic device 500 can communicate with the network and other devices through wireless communication technology. The wireless communication technology may include global system for mobile communications (GSM), general packet radio service (GPRS), code division multiple access (CDMA), wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA), time-division code division multiple access (TD-SCDMA), long term evolution (LTE), BT, GNSS, WLAN, NFC, FM, and/or IR technology. The GNSS may include a global positioning system (GPS), a global navigation satellite system (GLONASS), a Beidou navigation satellite system (BDS), a quasi-zenith satellite system (QZSS) and/or a satellite based augmentation system (SBAS).
如图5所示,在一些实现方式中,该电子设备500还可以包括外部存储器接口150,内部存储器504,通用串行总线(universal serial bus,USB)接口511,充电管理模块512,电源管理模块513,电池514,音频模块506,扬声器506A,受话器506B,麦克风506C,耳机接口506D,传感器模块505,按键509,马达,指示器508,摄像头507,以及用户标识模 块(subscriber identification module,SIM)卡接口等。As shown in FIG5 , in some implementations, the electronic device 500 may further include an external memory interface 150, an internal memory 504, a universal serial bus (USB) interface 511, a charging management module 512, a power management module 513, a battery 514, an audio module 506, a speaker 506A, a receiver 506B, a microphone 506C, an earphone interface 506D, a sensor module 505, a button 509, a motor, an indicator 508, a camera 507, and a user identification module. Subscriber identification module (SIM) card interface, etc.
充电管理模块512用于从充电器接收充电输入。其中,充电器可以是无线充电器,也可以是有线充电器。在一些有线充电的实施例中,充电管理模块512可以通过USB接口511接收有线充电器的充电输入。在一些无线充电的实施例中,充电管理模块512可以通过电子设备500的无线充电线圈接收无线充电输入。充电管理模块512为电池514充电的同时,还可以通过电源管理模块513为电子设备500供电。The charging management module 512 is used to receive charging input from a charger. The charger may be a wireless charger or a wired charger. In some wired charging embodiments, the charging management module 512 may receive charging input from a wired charger through a USB interface 511. In some wireless charging embodiments, the charging management module 512 may receive wireless charging input through a wireless charging coil of the electronic device 500. While the charging management module 512 is charging the battery 514, it may also power the electronic device 500 through the power management module 513.
电源管理模块513用于连接电池514,充电管理模块512与处理器501。电源管理模块513接收电池514和/或充电管理模块512的输入,为处理器501,内部存储器504,外部存储器,显示屏503,摄像头507,和无线通信模块502B等供电。电源管理模块513还可以用于监测电池514容量,电池514循环次数,电池514健康状态(漏电,阻抗)等参数。在其他一些实施例中,电源管理模块513也可以设置于处理器501中。在另一些实施例中,电源管理模块513和充电管理模块512也可以设置于同一个器件中。The power management module 513 is used to connect the battery 514, the charging management module 512 and the processor 501. The power management module 513 receives input from the battery 514 and/or the charging management module 512, and supplies power to the processor 501, the internal memory 504, the external memory, the display screen 503, the camera 507, and the wireless communication module 502B. The power management module 513 can also be used to monitor parameters such as the capacity of the battery 514, the number of cycles of the battery 514, and the health status (leakage, impedance) of the battery 514. In some other embodiments, the power management module 513 can also be set in the processor 501. In other embodiments, the power management module 513 and the charging management module 512 can also be set in the same device.
外部存储器接口150可以用于连接外部存储卡,例如Micro SD卡,实现扩展电子设备500的存储能力。外部存储卡通过外部存储器接口150与处理器501通信,实现数据存储功能。例如将音乐,视频流等文件保存在外部存储卡中。The external memory interface 150 can be used to connect an external memory card, such as a Micro SD card, to expand the storage capacity of the electronic device 500. The external memory card communicates with the processor 501 through the external memory interface 150 to implement a data storage function. For example, files such as music and video streams are saved in the external memory card.
内部存储器504可以用于存储计算机可执行程序代码,所述可执行程序代码包括指令。处理器501通过运行存储在内部存储器504的指令,从而执行电子设备500的各种功能应用以及数据处理。The internal memory 504 may be used to store computer executable program codes, which include instructions. The processor 501 executes various functional applications and data processing of the electronic device 500 by running the instructions stored in the internal memory 504 .
内部存储器504还可以存储本申请实施例提供的数据传输方法对应的一个或多个计算机程序。The internal memory 504 may also store one or more computer programs corresponding to the data transmission method provided in the embodiments of the present application.
电子设备500可以通过音频模块506,扬声器506A,受话器506B,麦克风506C,耳机接口506D,以及应用处理器501等实现音频功能。例如音乐播放,录音等。The electronic device 500 can implement audio functions such as music playing and recording through the audio module 506, the speaker 506A, the receiver 506B, the microphone 506C, the headphone interface 506D, and the application processor 501.
按键509包括开机键,音量键等。按键509可以是机械按键509。也可以是触摸式按键509。电子设备500可以接收按键509输入,产生与电子设备500的用户设置以及功能控制有关的键信号输入。The key 509 includes a power key, a volume key, etc. The key 509 may be a mechanical key 509 or a touch key 509. The electronic device 500 may receive the key 509 input and generate a key signal input related to the user setting and function control of the electronic device 500.
指示器508可以是指示灯,可以用于指示充电状态,电量变化,也可以用于指示消息,未接来电,通知等。Indicator 508 may be an indicator light, which may be used to indicate charging status, power changes, messages, missed calls, notifications, etc.
SIM卡接口用于连接SIM卡。SIM卡可以通过插入SIM卡接口,或从SIM卡接口拔出,实现和电子设备500的接触和分离。电子设备500可以支持1个或N个SIM卡接口,N为大于1的正整数。SIM卡接口可以支持Nano SIM卡,Micro SIM卡,SIM卡等。同一个SIM卡接口可以同时插入多张卡。所述多张卡的类型可以相同,也可以不同。SIM卡接口也可以兼容不同类型的SIM卡。SIM卡接口也可以兼容外部存储卡。电子设备500通过SIM卡和网络交互,实现通话以及数据通信等功能。在一些实施例中,电子设备500采用eSIM,即:嵌入式SIM卡。eSIM卡可以嵌在电子设备500中,不能和电子设备500分离。The SIM card interface is used to connect the SIM card. The SIM card can be connected to and separated from the electronic device 500 by inserting it into the SIM card interface or pulling it out from the SIM card interface. The electronic device 500 can support 1 or N SIM card interfaces, where N is a positive integer greater than 1. The SIM card interface can support Nano SIM card, Micro SIM card, SIM card, etc. Multiple cards can be inserted into the same SIM card interface at the same time. The types of the multiple cards can be the same or different. The SIM card interface can also be compatible with different types of SIM cards. The SIM card interface can also be compatible with external memory cards. The electronic device 500 interacts with the network through the SIM card to realize functions such as calls and data communications. In some embodiments, the electronic device 500 uses an eSIM, i.e., an embedded SIM card. The eSIM card can be embedded in the electronic device 500 and cannot be separated from the electronic device 500.
电子设备500中的传感器模块505可以包括触摸传感器、压力传感器、陀螺仪传感器、气压传感器、磁传感器、加速度传感器、距离传感器、接近光传感器、环境光传感器、指纹传感器、温度传感器、骨传导传感器等部件,以实现对于不同信号的感应和/或获取功能。The sensor module 505 in the electronic device 500 may include touch sensors, pressure sensors, gyroscope sensors, air pressure sensors, magnetic sensors, acceleration sensors, distance sensors, proximity light sensors, ambient light sensors, fingerprint sensors, temperature sensors, bone conduction sensors and other components to realize the sensing and/or acquisition functions of different signals.
可以理解的是,本实施例示意的结构并不构成对电子设备500的具体限定。在另一些实施例中,电子设备500可以包括比图示更多或更少的部件,或者组合某些部件,或者拆分某些部件,或者不同的部件布置。图示的部件可以以硬件,软件或软件和硬件的组合实现。It is to be understood that the structure illustrated in this embodiment does not constitute a specific limitation on the electronic device 500. In other embodiments, the electronic device 500 may include more or fewer components than shown in the figure, or combine some components, or separate some components, or arrange the components differently. The components shown in the figure may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware.
基于以上对于电子设备结构的说明,下面对本申请实施例提供的射频模组进行具体介绍。 需要说明,本申请实施例提供的射频模组用于通过天线发射信号或接收信号。Based on the above description of the structure of the electronic device, the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application is specifically introduced below. It should be noted that the radio frequency module provided in the embodiment of the present application is used to transmit or receive signals through an antenna.
请参考图6,为本申请实施例提供的一种射频模组的示意图。如图6所示,该射频模组包括:多个开关601,多个信号处理单元602以及公共端口603。需要说明,图6中开关601的数量,信号处理单元602的数量,信号输入端口621的数量等仅为示意,并不代表本申请局限于此。在实际应用中,开关601的数量大于或等于2,信号处理单元602的数量大于或等于2,信号输入端口621的数量大于或等于2。Please refer to Figure 6, which is a schematic diagram of a radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 6, the radio frequency module includes: multiple switches 601, multiple signal processing units 602, and a common port 603. It should be noted that the number of switches 601, the number of signal processing units 602, the number of signal input ports 621, etc. in Figure 6 are only for illustration and do not mean that the present application is limited to this. In actual applications, the number of switches 601 is greater than or equal to 2, the number of signal processing units 602 is greater than or equal to 2, and the number of signal input ports 621 is greater than or equal to 2.
需要说明,信号处理单元可以为高通滤波器,低通滤波器,带通滤波器等,在此不做具体限定。It should be noted that the signal processing unit can be a high-pass filter, a low-pass filter, a band-pass filter, etc., which is not specifically limited here.
开关601包括信号输出端口611以及多个信号输入端口621。信号输出端口611与公共端口603连接。开关601用于连通或断开信号输出端口611与任一信号输入端口621。换句话说,该开关601至多只能选择多个信号输入端口621中的一个连通至信号输出端口611。The switch 601 includes a signal output port 611 and a plurality of signal input ports 621. The signal output port 611 is connected to the common port 603. The switch 601 is used to connect or disconnect the signal output port 611 with any signal input port 621. In other words, the switch 601 can only select one of the plurality of signal input ports 621 to connect to the signal output port 611 at most.
在本申请实施例中,信号输出端口611与公共端口603之间可以通过微带线连接。如此,可以提高连接的可靠性,且有利于射频模组的小型化和轻量化。另外,该微带线的长度可以小于或等于四分之一波长,如此可以减小微带线的插损,提高射频模组的射频性能。应当理解,上述四分之一波长是指信号输出端口611对应开关所接收的射频信号的波长中,最小波长的四分之一。示例性地,第一开关601a包括B40频段以及B41频段,则第一开关601a对应的信号输出端口与公共端口603之间的微带线长度可以小于B41频段中最大频率的射频信号对应波长的四分之一。In an embodiment of the present application, the signal output port 611 and the common port 603 can be connected by a microstrip line. In this way, the reliability of the connection can be improved, and it is conducive to the miniaturization and lightweight of the RF module. In addition, the length of the microstrip line can be less than or equal to a quarter wavelength, so that the insertion loss of the microstrip line can be reduced and the RF performance of the RF module can be improved. It should be understood that the above-mentioned quarter wavelength refers to a quarter of the minimum wavelength of the wavelength of the RF signal received by the switch corresponding to the signal output port 611. Exemplarily, the first switch 601a includes the B40 frequency band and the B41 frequency band, then the length of the microstrip line between the signal output port corresponding to the first switch 601a and the common port 603 can be less than a quarter of the corresponding wavelength of the RF signal with the maximum frequency in the B41 frequency band.
公共端口603还与天线连接。也就是说,公共端口603的一端与各个开关601的信号输出端口611连接,另一端与天线连接。可以理解,天线发射信号时,对应的射频信号通过该公共端口603传输至天线;天线接收信号时,对应的射频信号由天线传输至该公共端口603。The common port 603 is also connected to the antenna. That is, one end of the common port 603 is connected to the signal output port 611 of each switch 601, and the other end is connected to the antenna. It can be understood that when the antenna transmits a signal, the corresponding radio frequency signal is transmitted to the antenna through the common port 603; when the antenna receives a signal, the corresponding radio frequency signal is transmitted from the antenna to the common port 603.
不同的信号处理单元602与不同的信号输入端口621连接。即,一个信号处理单元602对应一个信号输入端口621。需要说明的是,在本申请实施例中,不同的信号处理单元并不是指信号处理单元的阻带,通带等属性不同,而是指不同物理实体的信号处理单元。例如,两个阻带,通带等属性完全相同的信号处理单元,在本申请实施例中也可称作不同的信号处理单元。另外应当理解,在上述限定下,信号处理单元的数量小于或等于信号输入端口的数量。Different signal processing units 602 are connected to different signal input ports 621. That is, one signal processing unit 602 corresponds to one signal input port 621. It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, different signal processing units do not refer to signal processing units having different stopbands, passbands and other properties, but refer to signal processing units of different physical entities. For example, two signal processing units with exactly the same stopbands, passbands and other properties may also be referred to as different signal processing units in the embodiment of the present application. In addition, it should be understood that under the above definition, the number of signal processing units is less than or equal to the number of signal input ports.
需要说明,信号处理单元的阻带是指无法通过该信号处理单元的射频信号所覆盖的频段,信号处理单元的通带是指可以通过该信号处理单元的射频信号所覆盖的频段。It should be noted that the stopband of a signal processing unit refers to a frequency band that cannot be covered by the radio frequency signal of the signal processing unit, and the passband of a signal processing unit refers to a frequency band that can be covered by the radio frequency signal of the signal processing unit.
多个开关601中包括第一开关601a和第二开关601b。第一开关601a通过第一信号处理单元602a接收第一频段的射频信号。第二开关601b通过第二信号处理单元602b接收第二频段的射频信号。The multiple switches 601 include a first switch 601a and a second switch 601b. The first switch 601a receives a radio frequency signal of a first frequency band through a first signal processing unit 602a. The second switch 601b receives a radio frequency signal of a second frequency band through a second signal processing unit 602b.
应当理解,第一开关601a能够通过第一信号处理单元602a接收第一频段的射频信号,说明第一信号处理单元602a的通带覆盖第一频段。同理,第二开关601b能够通过第二信号处理单元602b接收第二频段的射频信号,说明第二信号处理单元602b的通带覆盖第二频段。It should be understood that the first switch 601a can receive a radio frequency signal of the first frequency band through the first signal processing unit 602a, indicating that the passband of the first signal processing unit 602a covers the first frequency band. Similarly, the second switch 601b can receive a radio frequency signal of the second frequency band through the second signal processing unit 602b, indicating that the passband of the second signal processing unit 602b covers the second frequency band.
第一信号处理单元602a的阻带覆盖第二频段,第二信号处理单元602b的阻带覆盖第一频段。可以理解,如此设计可以使第一频段的射频信号无法通过第二信号处理单元602b,第二频段的射频信号无法通过第一信号处理单元602a,从而减小射频信号的损耗,提高射频模组的射频性能。The stop band of the first signal processing unit 602a covers the second frequency band, and the stop band of the second signal processing unit 602b covers the first frequency band. It can be understood that such a design can prevent the RF signal of the first frequency band from passing through the second signal processing unit 602b, and the RF signal of the second frequency band from passing through the first signal processing unit 602a, thereby reducing the loss of the RF signal and improving the RF performance of the RF module.
第一开关601a和第二开关601b为多个开关601中的任意两个开关。第一信号处理单元602a为与第一开关601a连接的任一信号处理单元,第二信号处理单元602b为与第二开关601b连接的任一信号处理单元。第一频段和第二频段为两个不同的任意频段。在本申请实施 例中,两个不同的频段是指完全无任何交集的两个频段。例如,频段m所覆盖的频率为1000MHz-1500MHz,频段n所覆盖的频率为1600MHz-2000MHz,则频段m和频段n为两个不同的频段。再例如,频段t所覆盖的频率为1300MHz-1800MHz,则频段m和频段t不为两个不同的频段,频段n和频段t也不为两个不同的频段。The first switch 601a and the second switch 601b are any two switches in the plurality of switches 601. The first signal processing unit 602a is any signal processing unit connected to the first switch 601a, and the second signal processing unit 602b is any signal processing unit connected to the second switch 601b. The first frequency band and the second frequency band are two different arbitrary frequency bands. In the example, two different frequency bands refer to two frequency bands that have no intersection at all. For example, the frequency covered by frequency band m is 1000MHz-1500MHz, and the frequency covered by frequency band n is 1600MHz-2000MHz, then frequency band m and frequency band n are two different frequency bands. For another example, the frequency covered by frequency band t is 1300MHz-1800MHz, then frequency band m and frequency band t are not two different frequency bands, and frequency band n and frequency band t are not two different frequency bands.
上述以多个开关中的任意两个开关为例介绍了本申请实施例提供的射频模组。由以上对任意两个开关的特征说明可以直接且毫无疑义地确定本申请实施例提供的射频模组中所有开关与信号处理单元的连接关系,信号处理单元的通带,阻带,射频信号的频段等之间的关系,在此不做赘述。The above takes any two switches among the multiple switches as an example to introduce the RF module provided by the embodiment of the present application. The above description of the characteristics of any two switches can directly and unambiguously determine the connection relationship between all switches and the signal processing unit in the RF module provided by the embodiment of the present application, the relationship between the passband, stopband, and frequency band of the RF signal of the signal processing unit, etc., which will not be repeated here.
可以理解,在多个开关中除第一开关和第二开关之外的其它开关均断开时,上述本申请实施例提供的射频模组至少具有三种工作状态,分别为:第一开关连通,第二开关断开;第一开关断开,第二开关连通;第一开关和第二开关均连通。其中,第一开关连通,第二开关断开的工作状态和第一开关断开,第二开关连通的工作状态均可以称作单通态。第一开关和第二开关均连通的工作状态可以称作合路态。It can be understood that when all switches except the first switch and the second switch are disconnected among the multiple switches, the RF module provided in the above embodiment of the present application has at least three working states, namely: the first switch is connected and the second switch is disconnected; the first switch is disconnected and the second switch is connected; the first switch and the second switch are both connected. Among them, the working state in which the first switch is connected and the second switch is disconnected and the working state in which the first switch is disconnected and the second switch is connected can both be called a single-pass state. The working state in which the first switch and the second switch are both connected can be called a closed-circuit state.
需要说明,开关连通是指开关的信号输出端口与其中一个信号输入端口连通,开关断开是指开关的信号输出端口未与任何一个信号输入端口连通。另外,上述多个开关中有且仅有一个开关连通时射频模组均可以称作单通态;上述多个开关中存在至少两个开关连通时射频模组均可以称作合路态。以第一开关和第二开关为例仅仅是为了便于说明,并不代表本申请局限于此。It should be noted that switch connection means that the signal output port of the switch is connected to one of the signal input ports, and switch disconnection means that the signal output port of the switch is not connected to any signal input port. In addition, when only one of the above multiple switches is connected, the RF module can be called a single-pass state; when at least two of the above multiple switches are connected, the RF module can be called a combined state. Taking the first switch and the second switch as examples is only for ease of explanation, and does not mean that the present application is limited to this.
为便于说明,下面首先以第一开关中的第一信号输入端口与信号输出端口连通,第二开关断开为例说明射频模组的单通态。其中,第一信号输入端口为与第一信号处理单元连接的信号输入端口。For ease of explanation, the single-pass state of the RF module is first described below by taking the case where the first signal input port of the first switch is connected to the signal output port and the second switch is disconnected as an example. The first signal input port is a signal input port connected to the first signal processing unit.
第一频段的射频信号首先传输至第一信号处理单元;由于第一信号处理单元的通带覆盖第一频段,因此第一频段的射频信号能够经过第一信号处理单元,传输至第一开关的第一信号输入端口;第一信号输入端口与信号输出端口为连通状态,因此第一频段的射频信号传输至第一开关的信号输出端口;第一频段的射频信号由第一开关的信号输出端口传输至公共端口;由于其它开关均断开,因此第一频段的射频信号由公共端口传输至天线,并由天线发射。The RF signal of the first frequency band is first transmitted to the first signal processing unit; since the passband of the first signal processing unit covers the first frequency band, the RF signal of the first frequency band can pass through the first signal processing unit and be transmitted to the first signal input port of the first switch; the first signal input port and the signal output port are connected, so the RF signal of the first frequency band is transmitted to the signal output port of the first switch; the RF signal of the first frequency band is transmitted from the signal output port of the first switch to the common port; since other switches are disconnected, the RF signal of the first frequency band is transmitted from the common port to the antenna and emitted by the antenna.
需要说明的是,在本申请实施例中,与第一开关连接的信号处理单元有多个,与第二开关连接的信号处理单元也有多个。与第一开关连接的信号处理单元和与第二开关连接的信号处理单元的频率不相同,可以两两组合实现合路器的功能。上述说明是以第一开关,与第一开关连接的第一信号处理单元,第二开关,与第二开关连接的第二信号处理单元为例,并不代表本申请局限于此。It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, there are multiple signal processing units connected to the first switch, and there are multiple signal processing units connected to the second switch. The frequencies of the signal processing unit connected to the first switch and the signal processing unit connected to the second switch are different, and they can be combined in pairs to realize the function of the combiner. The above description takes the first switch, the first signal processing unit connected to the first switch, the second switch, and the second signal processing unit connected to the second switch as an example, and does not mean that the present application is limited to this.
可以看出,本申请实施例提供的射频模组,在有且仅有一个开关连通,其它开关均断开,也即处于单通态时,射频信号的传输路径中没有插损较大的元件。因此射频模组的整体插损较小,射频性能也较好。It can be seen that in the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application, when only one switch is connected and the other switches are disconnected, that is, in a single-pass state, there is no component with large insertion loss in the transmission path of the RF signal. Therefore, the overall insertion loss of the RF module is small and the RF performance is also good.
下面再以第二开关中的第二信号输入端口与信号输出端口连通,第一开关断开为例说明射频模组的单通态。其中,第二信号输入端口为与第二信号处理单元连接的信号输入端口。The following describes the single-pass state of the RF module by taking the second signal input port of the second switch connected to the signal output port and the first switch disconnected as an example, wherein the second signal input port is a signal input port connected to the second signal processing unit.
第二频段的射频信号首先传输至第二信号处理单元;由于第二信号处理单元的通带覆盖第二频段,因此第二频段的射频信号能够经过第二信号处理单元,传输至第二开关的第二信号输入端口;第二信号输入端口与信号输出端口为连通状态,因此第二频段的射频信号传输至第二开关的信号输出端口;第二频段的射频信号由第二开关的信号输出端口传输至公共端口;由于其它开关均断开,因此第二频段的射频信号由公共端口传输至天线,并由天线发射。 The RF signal of the second frequency band is first transmitted to the second signal processing unit; since the passband of the second signal processing unit covers the second frequency band, the RF signal of the second frequency band can pass through the second signal processing unit and be transmitted to the second signal input port of the second switch; the second signal input port and the signal output port are connected, so the RF signal of the second frequency band is transmitted to the signal output port of the second switch; the RF signal of the second frequency band is transmitted from the signal output port of the second switch to the common port; since other switches are disconnected, the RF signal of the second frequency band is transmitted from the common port to the antenna and emitted by the antenna.
同上述第一开关中的第一信号输入端口与信号输出端口连通,第二开关断开的单通态,第二开关中的第二信号输入端口与信号输出端口连通,第一开关断开时,射频信号的传输路径中同样没有插损较大的元件。因此射频模组的整体插损较小,射频性能也较好。In the single-pass state in which the first signal input port of the first switch is connected to the signal output port and the second switch is disconnected, the second signal input port of the second switch is connected to the signal output port. When the first switch is disconnected, there is no component with large insertion loss in the transmission path of the RF signal. Therefore, the overall insertion loss of the RF module is small and the RF performance is also good.
最后以第一开关中的第一信号输入端口与信号输出端口连通,第二开关中的第二信号输入端口与信号输出端口连通为例说明射频模组的合路态。Finally, the combination state of the RF module is explained by taking the first signal input port and the signal output port in the first switch being connected, and the second signal input port and the signal output port in the second switch being connected as an example.
传输至公共端口之前,第一频段的射频信号和第二频段的射频信号与上述单通态时相同。当第一频段的射频信号传输至公共端口时,一部分可以与第二频段的射频信号合路后传输至天线,另一部分可以沿第二频段的射频信号的传输路径反向传输至第二信号处理单元;由于第二信号处理单元的阻带覆盖第一频段,因此第一频段的射频信号无法流过第二信号处理单元,且会被反射至公共端口,与第二频段的射频信号合路后传输至天线。同理,第二频段的射频信号传输至公共端口时,一部分可以与第一频段的射频信号合路后传输至天线,另一部分可以沿第一频段的射频信号的传输路径传输至第一信号处理单元;由于第一信号处理单元的阻带覆盖第二频段,因此第二频段的射频信号无法流过第一信号处理单元,且会被反射至公共端口,与第一频段的射频信号后合路后传输至天线。Before being transmitted to the common port, the RF signal of the first frequency band and the RF signal of the second frequency band are the same as those in the above-mentioned single-pass state. When the RF signal of the first frequency band is transmitted to the common port, a part of it can be combined with the RF signal of the second frequency band and then transmitted to the antenna, and the other part can be transmitted in reverse along the transmission path of the RF signal of the second frequency band to the second signal processing unit; since the stop band of the second signal processing unit covers the first frequency band, the RF signal of the first frequency band cannot flow through the second signal processing unit, and will be reflected to the common port, combined with the RF signal of the second frequency band and then transmitted to the antenna. Similarly, when the RF signal of the second frequency band is transmitted to the common port, a part of it can be combined with the RF signal of the first frequency band and then transmitted to the antenna, and the other part can be transmitted to the first signal processing unit along the transmission path of the RF signal of the first frequency band; since the stop band of the first signal processing unit covers the second frequency band, the RF signal of the second frequency band cannot flow through the first signal processing unit, and will be reflected to the common port, combined with the RF signal of the first frequency band and then transmitted to the antenna.
需要再次强调,上述说明仅仅是以第一开关,与第一开关连接的第一信号处理单元,第二开关,与第二开关连接的第二信号处理单元为例。在本申请实施例中,开关的数量有多个,与开关连接的信号处理单元的数量也有多个。其中,与不同开关连接的信号处理单元的频率均不相同。与任一开关连接的信号处理单元满足,其通带被与其它开关连接的信号处理单元的阻带覆盖,其阻带覆盖与其它开关连接的信号处理单元的通带。如此,任意两个与不同开关连接的信号处理单元即可两两组合实现合路器的功能,且对射频模组整体的插损影响较小,有利于提高射频模组的性能。It needs to be emphasized again that the above description only takes the first switch, the first signal processing unit connected to the first switch, the second switch, and the second signal processing unit connected to the second switch as an example. In an embodiment of the present application, there are multiple switches and multiple signal processing units connected to the switches. Among them, the frequencies of the signal processing units connected to different switches are different. The signal processing unit connected to any switch satisfies that its passband is covered by the stopband of the signal processing unit connected to other switches, and its stopband covers the passband of the signal processing unit connected to other switches. In this way, any two signal processing units connected to different switches can be combined in pairs to realize the function of a combiner, and the overall insertion loss of the RF module is less affected, which is beneficial to improving the performance of the RF module.
以上对本申请实施例提供的射频模组的结构以及公共状态进行了介绍。可以看出,该射频模组中不包括合路器等插损较大的元件,因此能够减小射频通路中的插损,提高射频模组的性能。The structure and common state of the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application are introduced above. It can be seen that the RF module does not include components with large insertion loss such as a combiner, so the insertion loss in the RF path can be reduced and the performance of the RF module can be improved.
下面通过对如图7所示的射频模组进行仿真,并将仿真结果与如图1所示的射频模组的仿真结果进行对比,以验证本申请实施例提供的射频模组与相关技术中的射频模组相比,的确能够减小射频通路中的插损,提高射频模组的射频性能。The RF module shown in Figure 7 is simulated below, and the simulation results are compared with the simulation results of the RF module shown in Figure 1 to verify that the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application can indeed reduce the insertion loss in the RF path and improve the RF performance of the RF module compared with the RF module in the related technology.
请参考图7,为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的示意图。如图7所示,该射频模组中包括2个单刀四掷开关,分别称作第三开关701和第四开关702;第三开关701和第四开关702中信号输入端口的数量均为4个,分别设置于对应开关的不动端。第三开关701通过第三陷波器703与B1频段的射频信号连接,还通过第四陷波器704与B2频段的射频信号连接。第四开关702通过第五陷波器705与B41频段的射频信号连接,通过第六陷波器706与B40频段的射频信号连接,通过第七陷波器707与B7频段的射频信号连接。其中,第三陷波器703的通带覆盖B1频段,阻带覆盖B7频段,B40频段以及B41频段;第四陷波器704的通带覆盖B2频段,阻带覆盖B7频段,B40频段以及B41频段;第五陷波器705的通带覆盖B41频段,阻带覆盖B1频段以及B2频段;第六陷波器706的通带覆盖B40频段,阻带覆盖B1频段以及B2频段;第七陷波器707的通带覆盖B7频段,阻带覆盖B1频段以及B2频段。Please refer to Figure 7, which is a schematic diagram of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 7, the RF module includes two single-pole four-throw switches, respectively referred to as the third switch 701 and the fourth switch 702; the number of signal input ports in the third switch 701 and the fourth switch 702 is 4, respectively set at the fixed ends of the corresponding switches. The third switch 701 is connected to the RF signal of the B1 frequency band through the third trap 703, and is also connected to the RF signal of the B2 frequency band through the fourth trap 704. The fourth switch 702 is connected to the RF signal of the B41 frequency band through the fifth trap 705, connected to the RF signal of the B40 frequency band through the sixth trap 706, and connected to the RF signal of the B7 frequency band through the seventh trap 707. Among them, the passband of the third trap filter 703 covers the B1 frequency band, and the stopband covers the B7 frequency band, the B40 frequency band and the B41 frequency band; the passband of the fourth trap filter 704 covers the B2 frequency band, and the stopband covers the B7 frequency band, the B40 frequency band and the B41 frequency band; the passband of the fifth trap filter 705 covers the B41 frequency band, and the stopband covers the B1 frequency band and the B2 frequency band; the passband of the sixth trap filter 706 covers the B40 frequency band, and the stopband covers the B1 frequency band and the B2 frequency band; the passband of the seventh trap filter 707 covers the B7 frequency band, and the stopband covers the B1 frequency band and the B2 frequency band.
下面以图7中第三开关的信号输出端口与和第三陷波器连接的信号输入端口连通,输出B1频段的射频信号,第四开关断开时为例,通过图8说明射频模组处于单通态时的插损。Taking the case where the signal output port of the third switch in FIG. 7 is connected to the signal input port connected to the third notch filter to output the RF signal of the B1 frequency band, and the fourth switch is disconnected as an example, the insertion loss of the RF module in the single-pass state is explained through FIG. 8.
请参考图8,为本申请实施例提供的一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图。如图8所示,在B1频段中,如m5点,即频率为2.1GHz左右时,射频模组的插损为-2.85GHz左右。 Please refer to Figure 8, which is a response diagram of insertion loss and frequency of a radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 8, in the B1 frequency band, such as point m5, that is, when the frequency is about 2.1 GHz, the insertion loss of the radio frequency module is about -2.85 GHz.
而通过上述图2可以看出,图1所示的射频模组在开关a输出B1频段的射频信号,开关b断开时,频率2.1GHz对应的射频模组的插损在-3.4dB左右。As can be seen from the above Figure 2, the RF module shown in Figure 1 outputs a RF signal in the B1 frequency band when switch a is turned on. When switch b is turned off, the insertion loss of the RF module corresponding to the frequency of 2.1 GHz is about -3.4 dB.
下面以图7中第四开关的信号输出端口与和第六陷波器连接的信号输入端口连通,输出B40频段的射频信号,第三开关断开时为例,通过图9说明射频模组处于单通态时的插损。In the following, taking the case where the signal output port of the fourth switch in FIG. 7 is connected to the signal input port connected to the sixth trap filter, and the RF signal of the B40 frequency band is output, and the third switch is disconnected as an example, the insertion loss of the RF module when it is in the single-pass state is explained through FIG. 9.
请参考图9,为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图。如图9所示,在B40频段中,如m6点,即频率为2.3GHz左右时,射频模组的插损为-2.9dB左右。Please refer to Figure 9, which is another insertion loss and frequency response diagram of a radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 9, in the B40 frequency band, such as point m6, that is, when the frequency is about 2.3 GHz, the insertion loss of the radio frequency module is about -2.9 dB.
而通过上述图3可以看出,图1所示的射频模组在开关a断开,开关b输出B40频段的射频信号时,频率2.3GHz对应的射频模组的插损在-3.9dB左右。As can be seen from FIG3 , when switch a of the RF module shown in FIG1 is disconnected and switch b outputs a RF signal in the B40 frequency band, the insertion loss of the RF module corresponding to a frequency of 2.3 GHz is approximately -3.9 dB.
通过以上对于图2与图8的对比,图9与图3的对比可以看出,本申请实施例提供的射频模组,在单通态时的插损收益在0.55dB至1dB。Through the above comparison between FIG. 2 and FIG. 8 , and the comparison between FIG. 9 and FIG. 3 , it can be seen that the insertion loss gain of the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application in the single-pass state is between 0.55 dB and 1 dB.
因此,本申请实施例提供的射频模组与相关技术中的射频模组相比,能够显著减小射频模组处于单通态时射频通路中的插损,从而有利于提高射频模组的射频性能。Therefore, compared with the RF module in the related art, the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application can significantly reduce the insertion loss in the RF path when the RF module is in the single-pass state, thereby helping to improve the RF performance of the RF module.
下面以图7中第三开关的信号输出端口与和第三陷波器连接的信号输入端口连通,输出B1频段的射频信号,第四开关的信号输出端口与和第六陷波器连接的信号输入端口连通,输出B40频段的射频信号为例,通过图10说明射频模组处于合路态时,B1频段的的插损。Taking the example below where the signal output port of the third switch in Figure 7 is connected to the signal input port connected to the third notch filter, and outputs the RF signal of the B1 frequency band, and the signal output port of the fourth switch is connected to the signal input port connected to the sixth notch filter, and outputs the RF signal of the B40 frequency band, the insertion loss of the B1 frequency band when the RF module is in the combined state is explained through Figure 10.
请参考图10,为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图。如图10所示,在m7点,即2.1GHz左右,射频模组的插损为-3.36dB左右。Please refer to Figure 10, which is a response diagram of insertion loss and frequency of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 10, at point m7, i.e., around 2.1 GHz, the insertion loss of the RF module is about -3.36 dB.
而通过上述图4可以看出,图1所示的射频模组在开关a输出B1频段的射频信号,开关b输出B40频段的射频信号时,2.1GHz对应的射频模组的插损在-3.4dB左右。As can be seen from the above FIG4 , when the RF module shown in FIG1 outputs the RF signal of the B1 frequency band through switch a and the RF signal of the B40 frequency band through switch b, the insertion loss of the RF module corresponding to 2.1 GHz is about -3.4 dB.
下面以图7中第三开关的信号输出端口与和第三陷波器连接的信号输入端口连通,输出B1频段的射频信号,第四开关的信号输出端口与和第六陷波器连接的信号输入端口连通,输出B40频段的射频信号为例,通过图10说明射频模组处于合路态时,B40频段的的插损。In the following, taking the case where the signal output port of the third switch in FIG7 is connected with the signal input port connected with the third filter to output the RF signal of the B1 frequency band, and the signal output port of the fourth switch is connected with the signal input port connected with the sixth filter to output the RF signal of the B40 frequency band as an example, FIG10 illustrates the insertion loss of the B40 frequency band when the RF module is in the combined state.
请参考图11,为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图。如图11所示,在m8点,即2.3GHz左右,射频模组的插损为-4.05dB左右。Please refer to Figure 11, which is a response diagram of insertion loss and frequency of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 11, at point m8, i.e., around 2.3 GHz, the insertion loss of the RF module is about -4.05 dB.
而通过上述图4可以看出,图1所示的射频模组在开关a输出B1频段的射频信号,开关b输出B40频段的射频信号时,2.3GHz对应的射频模组的插损在-3.9dB左右。As can be seen from the above FIG4 , when the RF module shown in FIG1 outputs the RF signal of the B1 frequency band through switch a and the RF signal of the B40 frequency band through switch b, the insertion loss of the RF module corresponding to 2.3 GHz is about -3.9 dB.
因此通过以上图10与图4的对比,图11与图4的对比可以看出,本申请实施例提供的射频模组与相关技术中的射频模组相比,在射频模组处于合路态时射频通路中的插损基本相同,相差较小。Therefore, through the comparison between Figure 10 and Figure 4, and the comparison between Figure 11 and Figure 4, it can be seen that, compared with the RF module in the related art, the insertion loss in the RF path of the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application is basically the same when the RF module is in the combined state, with a small difference.
综上所述,本申请实施例提供的射频模组能够减小射频模组中的插损,尤其是射频模组处于单通态时的插损,从而提高射频模组的射频性能。In summary, the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application can reduce the insertion loss in the RF module, especially the insertion loss when the RF module is in a single-pass state, thereby improving the RF performance of the RF module.
应当理解,上述仿真仅以B1频段和B40频段为例说明本申请实施例提供的射频模组插损较小,并不代表本申请局限于此。例如,在B1频段+B41频段,B1频段+B7频段,B3频段+B40频段,B3频段+B41频段,B3频段+B7频段等,本申请实施例提供的射频模组的插损均小于相关技术中射频模组的插损。It should be understood that the above simulation only uses the B1 band and the B40 band as examples to illustrate that the insertion loss of the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application is small, and does not mean that the present application is limited to this. For example, in the B1 band + B41 band, the B1 band + B7 band, the B3 band + B40 band, the B3 band + B41 band, the B3 band + B7 band, etc., the insertion loss of the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application is smaller than the insertion loss of the RF module in the related art.
示例性地,此处再以B32频段的射频信号与中频的射频信号合路为例,说明本申请实施例提供的射频模组具有较小的单通态插损。在本申请实施例中,中频所覆盖的频率范围约为1.7GHz至2.2GHz。For example, here we take the combination of the B32 band RF signal and the intermediate frequency RF signal as an example to illustrate that the RF module provided by the embodiment of the present application has a small single-pass state insertion loss. In the embodiment of the present application, the frequency range covered by the intermediate frequency is about 1.7 GHz to 2.2 GHz.
请参考图12,为又一种射频模组的示意图。相关方案中对B32频段的射频信号和中频的射频信号进行合路所应用的射频模组如图12所示,其中,B32频段的射频信号和中频的射频信号通过合路器进行合路。通过查询相关方案中的数据可知,在图12所示的射频模组在B32 的单通态时,插损约为-1.04dB;在中频的单通态时,插损约为-0.62dB。Please refer to Figure 12, which is a schematic diagram of another RF module. The RF module used in the related solution to combine the RF signal of the B32 frequency band and the RF signal of the intermediate frequency is shown in Figure 12, wherein the RF signal of the B32 frequency band and the RF signal of the intermediate frequency are combined through a combiner. By querying the data in the related solution, it can be known that the RF module shown in Figure 12 is in B32 In the single-pass state of the intermediate frequency, the insertion loss is about -1.04dB; in the single-pass state of the intermediate frequency, the insertion loss is about -0.62dB.
本申请实施例提供的射频模组对B32频段的射频信号和中频的射频信号进行合路时,该射频模组的结构可以如图13所示。请参考图13,为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的示意图。该射频模组包括第五开关1301,第六开关1302,第八陷波器1303,第九陷波器1304以及公共端口1305。其中,第五开关1301为单刀双掷开关,第六开关1302为分集(DRX)公共端口1305。第五开关1301包括两个信号输入端口,其中一个通过第八陷波器1303与B32频段的射频信号连接,另一个空置。第五开关1301还包括与公共端口1305连接的信号输出端。第六开关1302的信号输入端口与中频的射频信号连接,信号输出端通过第九陷波器1304与公共端口1305连接。第六开关1302用于断开或连通第六开关1302的信号输入端口与信号输出端口。第八陷波器1303的阻带覆盖中频,通带覆盖B32频段;第九陷波器1304的阻带覆盖B32频段,通带覆盖中频。When the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application combines the RF signal of the B32 frequency band and the RF signal of the intermediate frequency, the structure of the RF module can be as shown in Figure 13. Please refer to Figure 13, which is a schematic diagram of another RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application. The RF module includes a fifth switch 1301, a sixth switch 1302, an eighth notch filter 1303, a ninth notch filter 1304 and a common port 1305. Among them, the fifth switch 1301 is a single-pole double-throw switch, and the sixth switch 1302 is a diversity (DRX) common port 1305. The fifth switch 1301 includes two signal input ports, one of which is connected to the RF signal of the B32 frequency band through the eighth notch filter 1303, and the other is vacant. The fifth switch 1301 also includes a signal output terminal connected to the common port 1305. The signal input port of the sixth switch 1302 is connected to the RF signal of the intermediate frequency, and the signal output terminal is connected to the common port 1305 through the ninth notch filter 1304. The sixth switch 1302 is used to disconnect or connect the signal input port and the signal output port of the sixth switch 1302. The stopband of the eighth notch filter 1303 covers the intermediate frequency, and the passband covers the B32 frequency band; the stopband of the ninth notch filter 1304 covers the B32 frequency band, and the passband covers the intermediate frequency.
下面以图13中第五开关输出B32频段的射频信号,第六开关断开为例,通过图14说明本申请实施例提供的射频模组处于B32单通态时的插损。Taking the example in which the fifth switch in FIG. 13 outputs a radio frequency signal in the B32 frequency band and the sixth switch is disconnected, FIG. 14 illustrates the insertion loss of the radio frequency module provided in the embodiment of the present application when it is in the B32 single-pass state.
请参考图14,为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图。如图14所示,在m9点附近,即频率为1.452GHz-1.496GHz之间时,射频模组的插损在-1.341dB至-1.307dB之间。Please refer to Figure 14, which is another insertion loss and frequency response diagram of a radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 14, near point m9, that is, when the frequency is between 1.452 GHz and 1.496 GHz, the insertion loss of the radio frequency module is between -1.341 dB and -1.307 dB.
下面以图13中第六开关输出中频的射频信号,第五开关断开为例,通过图15说明本申请实施例提供的射频模组处于中频单通态时的插损。Taking the example in which the sixth switch in FIG. 13 outputs an intermediate frequency RF signal and the fifth switch is disconnected, FIG. 15 is used to illustrate the insertion loss of the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application when it is in the intermediate frequency single-pass state.
请参考图15,为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图。如图15所示,在m10点附近,即频率为为1.920GHz-2.170GHz之间时,射频模组的插损在-0.742dB至-0.735dB之间。Please refer to Figure 15, which is a response diagram of insertion loss and frequency of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 15, near the m10 point, that is, when the frequency is between 1.920GHz and 2.170GHz, the insertion loss of the RF module is between -0.742dB and -0.735dB.
可以看出,无论是B32单通态还是中频单通态,如图13中本申请实施例提供的射频模组的插损均小于如图12中相关技术中的射频模组。It can be seen that no matter in the B32 single-pass state or the intermediate frequency single-pass state, the insertion loss of the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application as shown in FIG13 is smaller than that of the RF module in the related art as shown in FIG12 .
而在处于合路态时,如图13中本申请实施例提供的射频模组的插损与如图12中相关技术中的射频模组基本相同。When in the combined state, the insertion loss of the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application as shown in FIG. 13 is substantially the same as that of the RF module in the related art as shown in FIG. 12 .
基于上述图12-图15可以看出,本申请实施例提供的射频模组能够减小射频模组中的插损,尤其是射频模组处于单通态时的插损,从而提高射频模组的射频性能。Based on the above Figures 12-15, it can be seen that the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application can reduce the insertion loss in the RF module, especially the insertion loss when the RF module is in a single-pass state, thereby improving the RF performance of the RF module.
本申请实施例提供的射频模组相较于相关技术中的射频模组,不包括合路器,但加入了陷波器。下面通过仿真说明,加入陷波器带来的插损较小。Compared with the radio frequency module in the related art, the radio frequency module provided in the embodiment of the present application does not include a combiner, but adds a notch filter. The following simulation illustrates that the insertion loss caused by adding the notch filter is small.
请参考图16,为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的示意图。如图16所示,该射频模组包括第八开关1601,第九开关1602,第十陷波器1603,第十一陷波器1604,第一匹配元件1605,第二匹配元件1606,第三匹配元件1607,第四匹配元件1608以及公共端口。Please refer to Figure 16, which is a schematic diagram of another radio frequency module provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 16, the radio frequency module includes an eighth switch 1601, a ninth switch 1602, a tenth wave trap 1603, an eleventh wave trap 1604, a first matching element 1605, a second matching element 1606, a third matching element 1607, a fourth matching element 1608 and a common port.
第八开关1601包括一个信号输入端口,该信号输入端口依次通过第一匹配元件1605以及第十陷波器1603与B41频段的射频信号连接。第九开关1602包括一个信号输入端口,该信号输入端口依次通过第二匹配元件1606以及第十一陷波器1604与中频的射频信号连接。The eighth switch 1601 includes a signal input port, which is sequentially connected to the radio frequency signal of the B41 frequency band through the first matching element 1605 and the tenth notch filter 1603. The ninth switch 1602 includes a signal input port, which is sequentially connected to the radio frequency signal of the intermediate frequency through the second matching element 1606 and the eleventh notch filter 1604.
第八开关1601的信号输出端通过第三匹配元件1607与公共端口连接,第九开关1602的信号输出端通过第四匹配元件1608与公共端口连接。The signal output end of the eighth switch 1601 is connected to the common port through the third matching element 1607 , and the signal output end of the ninth switch 1602 is connected to the common port through the fourth matching element 1608 .
第八开关1601用于连通或断开对应的信号输入端口与信号输出端。同理,第九开关1602用于连通或断开对应的信号输入端口与信号输出端。The eighth switch 1601 is used to connect or disconnect the corresponding signal input port and the signal output port. Similarly, the ninth switch 1602 is used to connect or disconnect the corresponding signal input port and the signal output port.
第十陷波器1603的阻带覆盖中频,通带覆盖B41频段。第十一陷波器1604的阻带覆盖B41频段,通带覆盖中频。 The stopband of the tenth notch filter 1603 covers the intermediate frequency, and the passband covers the B41 frequency band. The stopband of the eleventh notch filter 1604 covers the B41 frequency band, and the passband covers the intermediate frequency.
在本申请实施例中,第一匹配元件可以为电容,电感等。第二匹配元件,第三匹配元件,第四匹配元件同理,在此不做赘述。In the embodiment of the present application, the first matching element may be a capacitor, an inductor, etc. The second matching element, the third matching element, and the fourth matching element are similar, and are not described in detail here.
为便于对比,定义射频模组p,该射频模组p与上述图16所示的射频模组相比,不包括第十陷波器和第十一陷波器,其它与上述图16所示的射频模组相比完全相同。For the sake of comparison, a RF module p is defined. Compared with the RF module shown in FIG16 above, the RF module p does not include the tenth trap and the eleventh trap, and the rest is exactly the same as the RF module shown in FIG16 above.
首先对射频模组p进行仿真,以确定图16所示的射频模组中不包括陷波器时的插损。请参考图17,为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图。如图17所示,在中频单通态,即频率为1.71.GHz-2.200GHz之间,射频模组p的插损在-0.451dB—0.394dB之间。在B41单通态,即频率为2.496GHz-2.690GHz之间,射频模组p的插损在-0.498dB—0.489dB之间。First, the RF module p is simulated to determine the insertion loss when the RF module shown in Figure 16 does not include a notch filter. Please refer to Figure 17, which is a response diagram of insertion loss and frequency of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 17, in the intermediate frequency single-pass state, that is, the frequency is between 1.71.GHz-2.200GHz, the insertion loss of the RF module p is between -0.451dB and 0.394dB. In the B41 single-pass state, that is, the frequency is between 2.496GHz-2.690GHz, the insertion loss of the RF module p is between -0.498dB and 0.489dB.
其次,对上述图16所示的射频模组在第九开关断开,第八开关输出B41频段的射频信号时进行仿真。通过图18说明图16所示的射频模组在B41单通态时的插损。Next, the RF module shown in Fig. 16 is simulated when the ninth switch is disconnected and the eighth switch outputs the RF signal of the B41 frequency band. Fig. 18 illustrates the insertion loss of the RF module shown in Fig. 16 in the B41 single-pass state.
请参考图18,为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图。如图18所示,在B41单通态,即频率为2.496GHz-2.690GHz之间,图16所示的射频模组的插损在-0.812dB—0.775dB之间。Please refer to Figure 18, which is a response diagram of insertion loss and frequency of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 18, in the B41 single pass state, that is, the frequency is between 2.496GHz-2.690GHz, the insertion loss of the RF module shown in Figure 16 is between -0.812dB and 0.775dB.
其次,对上述图16所示的射频模组在第八开关断开,第九开关输出中频的射频信号时进行仿真。通过图19说明图16所示的射频模组在中频单通态时的插损。Next, the RF module shown in Fig. 16 is simulated when the eighth switch is disconnected and the ninth switch outputs an intermediate frequency RF signal. Fig. 19 illustrates the insertion loss of the RF module shown in Fig. 16 in the intermediate frequency single pass state.
请参考图19,为本申请实施例提供的又一种射频模组的插损与频率的响应图。如图19所示,在中频单通态,即频率为1.71.GHz-2.200GHz之间,图16所示的射频模组的插损在-0.801dB—0.530dB之间。Please refer to Figure 19, which is a response diagram of insertion loss and frequency of another RF module provided in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 19, in the intermediate frequency single pass state, that is, the frequency is between 1.71.GHz-2.200GHz, the insertion loss of the RF module shown in Figure 16 is between -0.801dB and 0.530dB.
可以看出,与射频模组p相比,本申请实施例提供的射频模组设置陷波器后,单通态的插损增加了0.3dB左右。It can be seen that compared with the RF module p, after the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application is provided with a notch filter, the insertion loss in the single-pass state increases by about 0.3 dB.
而上述图16所示的射频模组在合路态时相比于单通态的插损增加了2dB左右。The insertion loss of the RF module shown in FIG16 in the combined state is increased by about 2dB compared to the single-pass state.
因此,综上所述,本申请实施例提供的射频模组中,因加入陷波器增加的插损较小,因此对射频模组的射频性能的影响也较小。Therefore, in summary, in the RF module provided in the embodiment of the present application, the insertion loss increased by adding the notch filter is small, and therefore the impact on the RF performance of the RF module is also small.
本申请实施例还提供了一种射频系统,包括:多个如上述任一实施例的射频模组以及多个天线。不同的天线与不同的射频模组中的公共端口连接。The embodiment of the present application further provides a radio frequency system, comprising: a plurality of radio frequency modules as in any of the above embodiments and a plurality of antennas. Different antennas are connected to common ports in different radio frequency modules.
本申请实施例还提供了一种电子设备,包括基带芯片以及上述射频系统。基带芯片与射频系统中的各个陷波器连接。基带芯片用于向各个陷波器发送射频信号。The embodiment of the present application also provides an electronic device, comprising a baseband chip and the above-mentioned radio frequency system. The baseband chip is connected to each notch filter in the radio frequency system. The baseband chip is used to send a radio frequency signal to each notch filter.
以上结合具体特征及其实施例对本申请提供的终端天线进行了描述,显而易见的,在不脱离本申请的精神和范围的情况下,还可对上述特征进行各种修改和组合。相应地,本说明书和附图仅仅是所附权利要求所界定的本申请的示例性说明,且视为已覆盖本申请范围内的任意和所有修改、变化、组合或等同物。显然,本领域的技术人员可以对本申请进行各种改动和变型而不脱离本申请的精神和范围。这样,倘若本申请的这些修改和变型属于本申请权利要求及其等同技术的范围之内,则本申请也意图包括这些改动和变型在内。 The terminal antenna provided by the present application is described above in combination with specific features and embodiments thereof. Obviously, various modifications and combinations of the above features may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Accordingly, this specification and the drawings are merely exemplary illustrations of the present application as defined by the attached claims, and are deemed to have covered any and all modifications, variations, combinations or equivalents within the scope of the present application. Obviously, those skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications to the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present application fall within the scope of the claims of the present application and their equivalent technologies, the present application is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

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  1. 一种射频模组,其特征在于,用于通过天线发射或接收射频信号;所述射频模组包括:A radio frequency module, characterized in that it is used to transmit or receive radio frequency signals through an antenna; the radio frequency module comprises:
    多个开关,多个信号处理单元以及公共端口;Multiple switches, multiple signal processing units and common ports;
    所述开关包括信号输出端口以及多个信号输入端口;所述信号输出端口与所述公共端口连接;所述公共端口与所述天线连接;不同的所述信号处理单元与不同的所述信号输入端口连接;The switch comprises a signal output port and a plurality of signal input ports; the signal output port is connected to the common port; the common port is connected to the antenna; different signal processing units are connected to different signal input ports;
    所述开关用于连通或断开所述信号输出端口与任一所述信号输入端口;所述信号处理单元具有通带和阻带,所述信号处理单元允许通带所覆盖频段的射频信号通过,阻止所述阻带所覆盖频段的射频信号通过;The switch is used to connect or disconnect the signal output port and any of the signal input ports; the signal processing unit has a passband and a stopband, and the signal processing unit allows the RF signal of the frequency band covered by the passband to pass through, and prevents the RF signal of the frequency band covered by the stopband from passing through;
    所述多个开关中包括第一开关和第二开关;所述第一开关通过第一信号处理单元接收第一频段的射频信号;所述第二开关通过第二信号处理单元接收第二频段的射频信号;The multiple switches include a first switch and a second switch; the first switch receives a radio frequency signal of a first frequency band through a first signal processing unit; the second switch receives a radio frequency signal of a second frequency band through a second signal processing unit;
    所述第一信号处理单元的通带以及所述第二信号处理单元的阻带覆盖所述第一频段;所述第一信号处理单元的阻带以及所述第二信号处理单元的通带覆盖所述第二频段;The passband of the first signal processing unit and the stopband of the second signal processing unit cover the first frequency band; the stopband of the first signal processing unit and the passband of the second signal processing unit cover the second frequency band;
    所述第一开关和所述第二开关为所述多个开关中的任意两个开关;所述第一信号处理单元为与所述第一开关连接的任一信号处理单元,所述第二信号处理单元为与所述第二开关连接的任一信号处理单元;所述第一频段和所述第二频段为两个不同的任意频段。The first switch and the second switch are any two switches among the multiple switches; the first signal processing unit is any signal processing unit connected to the first switch, and the second signal processing unit is any signal processing unit connected to the second switch; the first frequency band and the second frequency band are two different arbitrary frequency bands.
  2. 根据权利要求1所述的射频模组,其特征在于,所述射频模组的工作状态包括单通态以及合路态;The radio frequency module according to claim 1, characterized in that the working state of the radio frequency module includes a single-pass state and a combined state;
    所述射频模组的工作状态为单通态时,所述多个开关中有且仅有一个开关连通;射频信号由连通的开关传输至所述公共端口,并通过所述公共端口传输至所述天线;When the working state of the RF module is a single-pass state, only one of the multiple switches is connected; the RF signal is transmitted from the connected switch to the common port, and then transmitted to the antenna through the common port;
    所述射频模组的工作状态为合路态时,所述多个开关中有至少两个开关连通;射频信号由各连通的开关传输至所述公共端口,并通过所述公共端口合路后传输至所述天线。When the working state of the RF module is the combined state, at least two switches among the multiple switches are connected; the RF signal is transmitted from each connected switch to the common port, and is combined through the common port and transmitted to the antenna.
  3. 根据权利要求1所述的射频模组,其特征在于,所述信号输出端口与所述公共端口通过微带线连接。The radio frequency module according to claim 1 is characterized in that the signal output port and the common port are connected via a microstrip line.
  4. 根据权利要求3所述的射频模组,其特征在于,所述微带线的长度小于或等于四分之一波长。The RF module according to claim 3 is characterized in that the length of the microstrip line is less than or equal to a quarter wavelength.
  5. 根据权利要求1所述的射频模组,其特征在于,所述开关为单刀多掷开关。The radio frequency module according to claim 1 is characterized in that the switch is a single-pole multi-throw switch.
  6. 根据权利要求1所述的射频模组,其特征在于,所述开关为单刀四掷开关;所述开关的数量为2个;各所述开关中信号输入端口的数量均为4个。The radio frequency module according to claim 1 is characterized in that the switch is a single-pole four-throw switch; the number of the switches is 2; and the number of signal input ports in each of the switches is 4.
  7. 根据权利要求1所述的射频模组,其特征在于,所述第一频段为B1频段,所述第二频段为B40频段。The radio frequency module according to claim 1 is characterized in that the first frequency band is a B1 frequency band, and the second frequency band is a B40 frequency band.
  8. 根据权利要求1所述的射频模组,其特征在于,所述信号处理单元的数量小于或等于所述信号输入端口的数量。The radio frequency module according to claim 1 is characterized in that the number of the signal processing units is less than or equal to the number of the signal input ports.
  9. 根据权利要求1所述的射频模组,其特征在于,所述信号处理单元为以下任一种:陷波器,高通滤波器,低通滤波器,带通滤波器。The radio frequency module according to claim 1 is characterized in that the signal processing unit is any one of the following: a notch filter, a high-pass filter, a low-pass filter, and a band-pass filter.
  10. 一种射频系统,其特征在于,包括:至少一个如权利要求1-9任一项所述的射频模组以及与至少一个天线;不同的所述天线与不同的所述射频模组中的公共端口连接。A radio frequency system, characterized in that it comprises: at least one radio frequency module as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 and at least one antenna; different antennas are connected to common ports in different radio frequency modules.
  11. 一种电子设备,其特征在于,包括基带芯片以及如权利要求10所述的射频系统;所述基带芯片与所述射频系统中的各个信号处理单元连接;所述基带芯片用于向所述各个信号处理单元发送射频信号。 An electronic device, characterized in that it comprises a baseband chip and the radio frequency system as claimed in claim 10; the baseband chip is connected to each signal processing unit in the radio frequency system; the baseband chip is used to send radio frequency signals to each signal processing unit.
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