Method for controlling antenna configuration in electronic device comprising plurality of antennas, and electronic device supporting same

Abstract

According to one embodiment, an electronic device comprises: a plurality of antennas configured to transmit and / or receive an RF signal related to non-terrestrial network communication; a memory for storing instructions and a plurality of tune codes; and at least one processor operatively connected to the plurality of antennas and the memory, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to: configure an operation mode of at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas to be a reception mode, on the basis of a first tune code among the plurality of tune codes; receive, in the reception mode, via the plurality of antennas, an RF signal related to the non-terrestrial network communication; confirm a first parameter related to the received RF signal; confirm whether the value of the first parameter exceeds a first value; and change the operation mode of the at least one antenna to a transmission mode on the basis of a second tune code different from the first tune code among the plurality of tune codes, on the basis of confirming that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value.

Description

Method for controlling antenna settings in an electronic device including multiple antennas and an electronic device supporting the same

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling antenna settings in an electronic device including a plurality of antennas and an electronic device supporting the same.

[0002] Electronic devices supporting non-terrestrial network communications (e.g., satellite communications) are being actively introduced. For example, electronic devices can communicate with satellites operated by existing satellite communication companies by utilizing their frequencies and communication methods. For example, electronic devices can communicate with satellites using cellular frequencies based on the LTE (long-term evolution) standard (or 5G standard). Furthermore, electronic devices can communicate with satellites based on the 5G NTN (non-terrestrial networks) standard.

[0003] For example, if an electronic device communicates with a non-terrestrial network based on the LTE standard, some of the frequencies defined in the LTE standard may be allocated for non-terrestrial communications. The electronic device may perform satellite communications using the protocol stack used for terrestrial communications, and an additional protocol stack for non-terrestrial communications may not be required.

[0004] In order to transmit a signal from an electronic device to a communication network (e.g., a base station), data generated from a processor or a communication processor within the electronic device may be signal-processed through a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) and a radio frequency front end (RFFE) circuit, and then transmitted to the outside of the electronic device through at least one antenna. The electronic device may include at least one antenna to transmit signals of various frequency bands. The electronic device may include a plurality of antennas for antenna diversity.

[0005] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a plurality of antennas configured to transmit and / or receive an RF signal associated with a non-terrestrial communication, a memory storing instructions and a plurality of tune codes, and at least one processor operatively connected to the plurality of antennas and the memory. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to set an operating mode of at least one antenna of the plurality of antennas to a reception mode based on a first tune code of the plurality of tune codes. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to receive, via the plurality of antennas, an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial communication in a reception mode. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to determine a first parameter associated with the received RF signal. The instructions, when executed by at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to determine whether the value of the first parameter exceeds a first value. The instructions, when executed by at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to change the operating mode of the at least one antenna to a transmission mode based on a second tune code different from the first tune code among the plurality of tune codes, based on determining that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value.

[0006] According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device may include setting an operation mode of at least one antenna among a plurality of antennas of the electronic device to a reception mode based on a first tune code among a plurality of tune codes stored in a memory of the electronic device. The method may include receiving an RF signal associated with non-terrestrial communication in the reception mode through the plurality of antennas. The method may include checking a first parameter associated with the received RF signal. The method may include checking whether a value of the first parameter exceeds a first value. The method may include changing the operation mode of the at least one antenna to a transmission mode based on a second tune code among the plurality of tune codes, which is different from the first tune code, based on checking that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value.

[0007] According to one embodiment, a storage medium storing at least one computer-readable instruction, wherein the at least one instruction, when executed by at least one processor of an electronic device, causes the electronic device to perform at least one operation. The at least one operation may include setting an operation mode of at least one antenna among a plurality of antennas of the electronic device to a reception mode based on a first tune code among a plurality of tune codes stored in a memory of the electronic device. The at least one operation may include receiving an RF signal associated with a non-terrestrial network communication in the reception mode through the plurality of antennas. The at least one operation may include determining a first parameter associated with the received RF signal. The at least one operation may include determining whether a value of the first parameter exceeds a first value. The at least one operation may include an operation of changing the operation mode of the at least one antenna to a transmission mode based on a second tune code different from the first tune code among the plurality of tune codes, based on determining that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment, according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2A is a block diagram of an electronic device for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication, according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 2b is a block diagram of an electronic device for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication, according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining the connection of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating an antenna tuning circuit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart for explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a TDD frame transmitted and received by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating antennas arranged within a housing of a tank device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining the operation of a tank device in a transmission mode according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining the operation of a tank device in a receiving mode according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 11A is a drawing showing a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is housed within a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 11b is a drawing showing a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is exposed to the outside of a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100), according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with the electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0022] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0023] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing AI models. The AI ​​models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The AI ​​model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an AI model may include a software structure.

[0024] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0025] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0026] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0027] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0028] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0029] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0030] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0031] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0032] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0033] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0034] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0035] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0036] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0037] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0038] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0039] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0040] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0041] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0042] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0043] FIG. 2A is a block diagram (200) of an electronic device (101) for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 2A, the electronic device (101) may include a first communication processor (212), a second communication processor (214), a first radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) (222), a second RFIC (224), a third RFIC (226), a fourth RFIC (228), a first radio frequency front end (RFFE) (232), a second RFFE (234), a first antenna module (242), a second antenna module (244), a third antenna module (246), and antennas (248). The electronic device (101) may further include a processor (120) and a memory (130). The second network (199) may include a first cellular network (292) and a second cellular network (294). According to another embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include at least one of the components described in FIG. 1, and the second network (199) may further include at least one other network. According to one embodiment, the first communication processor (212), the second communication processor (214), the first RFIC (222), the second RFIC (224), the fourth RFIC (228), the first RFFE (232), and the second RFFE (234) may form at least a portion of the wireless communication module (192). According to another embodiment, the fourth RFIC (228) may be omitted or may be included as a part of the third RFIC (226).

[0044] The first communication processor (212) may establish a communication channel in a band to be used for wireless communication with the first cellular network (292), and may support legacy network communication through the established communication channel. According to one embodiment, the first cellular network may be a legacy network including a second generation (2G), 3G, 4G, or long term evolution (LTE) network. The second communication processor (214) may establish a communication channel corresponding to a designated band (e.g., about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) among the bands to be used for wireless communication with the second cellular network (294), and may support 5G network communication through the established communication channel. According to one embodiment, the second cellular network (294) may be a 5G network defined by 3GPP. Additionally, according to one embodiment, the first communication processor (212) or the second communication processor (214) may support establishment of a communication channel corresponding to another designated band (e.g., about 6 GHz or less) among the bands to be used for wireless communication with the second cellular network (294), and 5G network communication through the established communication channel.

[0045] The first communication processor (212) can transmit or receive data with the second communication processor (214). For example, data classified to be transmitted via the second cellular network (294) may be changed to be transmitted via the first cellular network (292). In this case, the first communication processor (212) can receive the transmission data from the second communication processor (214). For example, the first communication processor (212) can transmit and receive data with the second communication processor (214) via the processor-to-processor interface (213). The above interprocessor interface (213) may be implemented as, for example, a universal asynchronous receiver / transmitter (UART) (e.g., HS-UART (high speed-UART) or PCIe (peripheral component interconnect bus express) interface), but there is no limitation on its type. Alternatively, the first communication processor (212) and the second communication processor (214) may exchange control information and packet data information using, for example, a shared memory. The first communication processor (212) may transmit and receive various information, such as sensing information, information on output intensity, and resource block (RB) allocation information, with the second communication processor (214).

[0046] Depending on the implementation, the first communication processor (212) may not be directly connected to the second communication processor (214). In this case, the first communication processor (212) may transmit and receive data with the second communication processor (214) through the processor (120) (e.g., application processor). For example, the first communication processor (212) and the second communication processor (214) may transmit and receive data with the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) through an HS-UART interface or a PCIe interface, but there is no limitation on the type of interface. Alternatively, the first communication processor (212) and the second communication processor (214) may exchange control information and packet data information with the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) using shared memory.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the first communication processor (212) and the second communication processor (214) may be implemented in a single chip or a single package. According to one embodiment, the first communication processor (212) or the second communication processor (214) may be formed in a single chip or a single package with the processor (120), the auxiliary processor (123), or the communication module (190). For example, as shown in FIG. 2B, the integrated communication processor (260) may support functions for communicating with both the first cellular network (292) and the second cellular network (294).

[0048] As described above, at least one of the processor (120), the first communication processor (212), the second communication processor (214), or the integrated communication processor (260) may be implemented as a single chip or a single package. In this case, the single chip or single package may include a memory (or storage means) that stores instructions that cause the performance of at least some of the operations performed according to one embodiment, and a processing circuit (or, the name thereof is not limited, such as an arithmetic circuit) for executing the instructions.

[0049] The first RFIC (222) may, upon transmission, convert a baseband signal generated by the first communication processor (212) into a radio frequency (RF) signal of about 700 MHz to about 3 GHz used in a first cellular network (292) (e.g., a legacy network). Upon reception, the RF signal may be acquired from the first network (292) (e.g., a legacy network) via an antenna (e.g., the first antenna module (242)) and preprocessed via an RFFE (e.g., the first RFFE (232)). The first RFIC (222) may convert the preprocessed RF signal into a baseband signal so that it may be processed by the first communication processor (212).

[0050] The second RFIC (224) may, upon transmission, convert a baseband signal generated by the first communication processor (212) or the second communication processor (214) into an RF signal (hereinafter, a 5G Sub6 RF signal) of a Sub6 band (e.g., about 6 GHz or less) used in the second cellular network (294) (e.g., a 5G network). Upon reception, the 5G Sub6 RF signal may be acquired from the second cellular network (294) (e.g., a 5G network) via an antenna (e.g., the second antenna module (244)) and preprocessed via an RFFE (e.g., the second RFFE (234)). The second RFIC (224) may convert the preprocessed 5G Sub6 RF signal into a baseband signal so that the preprocessed 5G Sub6 RF signal may be processed by a corresponding communication processor among the first communication processor (212) or the second communication processor (214).

[0051] The third RFIC (226) can convert the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor (214) into an RF signal (hereinafter, 5G Above6 RF signal) of a 5G Above6 band (e.g., about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) to be used in the second cellular network (294) (e.g., 5G network). Upon reception, the 5G Above6 RF signal can be acquired from the second cellular network (294) (e.g., 5G network) through an antenna (e.g., antenna (248)) and preprocessed through the third RFFE (236). The third RFIC (226) can convert the preprocessed 5G Above6 RF signal into a baseband signal so that it can be processed by the second communication processor (214). According to one embodiment, the third RFFE (236) can be formed as a part of the third RFIC (226).

[0052] The electronic device (101) may, according to one embodiment, include a fourth RFIC (228) separately from or at least as a part of the third RFIC (226). In this case, the fourth RFIC (228) may convert a baseband signal generated by the second communication processor (214) into an RF signal (hereinafter, referred to as an IF signal) of an intermediate frequency band (e.g., about 9 GHz to about 11 GHz) and then transmit the IF signal to the third RFIC (226). The third RFIC (226) may convert the IF signal into a 5G Above6 RF signal. Upon reception, the 5G Above6 RF signal may be received from the second cellular network (294) (e.g., a 5G network) via an antenna (e.g., antenna (248)) and converted into an IF signal by the third RFIC (226). The fourth RFIC (228) can convert the IF signal into a baseband signal so that the second communication processor (214) can process it.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the first RFIC (222) and the second RFIC (224) may be implemented as a single chip or at least a portion of a single package. According to one embodiment, when the first RFIC (222) and the second RFIC (224) in FIG. 2A or FIG. 2B are implemented as a single chip or a single package, they may be implemented as an integrated RFIC. In this case, the integrated RFIC may be connected to the first RFFE (232) and the second RFFE (234) to convert a baseband signal into a signal in a band supported by the first RFFE (232) and / or the second RFFE (234), and transmit the converted signal to one of the first RFFE (232) and the second RFFE (234). According to one embodiment, the first RFFE (232) and the second RFFE (234) may be implemented as at least a portion of a single chip or a single package. According to an example, at least one antenna module among the first antenna module (242) or the second antenna module (244) can be omitted or combined with another antenna module to process RF signals of a plurality of corresponding bands.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the third RFIC (226) and the antenna (248) may be disposed on the same substrate to form a third antenna module (246). For example, the wireless communication module (192) or the processor (120) may be disposed on the first substrate (e.g., the main PCB). In this case, the third RFIC (226) may be disposed on a portion (e.g., the bottom surface) of a second substrate (e.g., the sub PCB) separate from the first substrate, and the antenna (248) may be disposed on another portion (e.g., the top surface) to form the third antenna module (246). By disposing the third RFIC (226) and the antenna (248) on the same substrate, it is possible to reduce the length of the transmission line therebetween. This can reduce, for example, the loss (e.g., attenuation) of signals in a high-frequency band (e.g., about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) used in 5G network communications by the transmission line. Due to this, the electronic device (101) can improve the quality or speed of communication with the second network (294) (e.g., 5G network).

[0055] According to an exemplary embodiment, the antenna (248) may be formed as an antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements that may be used for beamforming. In this case, the third RFIC (226) may include a plurality of phase shifters (238) corresponding to the plurality of antenna elements, for example, as part of the third RFFE (236). Upon transmission, each of the plurality of phase shifters (238) may shift the phase of a 5G Above6 RF signal to be transmitted to an external source (e.g., a base station of a 5G network) of the electronic device (101) via its corresponding antenna element. Upon reception, each of the plurality of phase shifters (238) may shift the phase of a 5G Above6 RF signal received from the external source via its corresponding antenna element to the same or substantially the same phase. This enables transmission or reception via beamforming between the electronic device (101) and the external source.

[0056] The second cellular network (294) (e.g., a 5G network) may operate independently (e.g., Stand-Alone (SA)) or in connection with (e.g., Non-Stand Alone (NSA)) the first cellular network (292) (e.g., a legacy network). For example, the 5G network may only have an access network (e.g., a 5G radio access network (RAN) or next generation RAN (NG RAN)) and no core network (e.g., next generation core (NGC)). In this case, the electronic device (101) may access an external network (e.g., the Internet) under the control of the core network (e.g., evolved packet core (EPC)) of the legacy network after accessing the access network of the 5G network. Protocol information for communication with a legacy network (e.g., LTE protocol information) or protocol information for communication with a 5G network (e.g., New Radio (NR) protocol information) may be stored in the memory (230) and accessed by other components (e.g., the processor (120), the first communication processor (212), or the second communication processor (214)).

[0057] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining the connection of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be located within the coverage area (322) of the satellite (321). Meanwhile, those skilled in the art will understand that the satellite (321) in the present disclosure may be replaced with another type of electronic device that supports non-terrestrial communication. The electronic device (101) may connect (323) to the satellite (321) within the coverage area (322) of the satellite (321). For example, the electronic device (101) may perform a cell scan within the coverage area (322) of the satellite (321). As a result of performing the cell scan, the electronic device (101) may identify the satellite (321) (or, may be named a cell corresponding to the satellite (321). If the satellite (321) satisfies the cell selection condition, the electronic device (101) may camp on the satellite (321). The electronic device (101) can camp on a satellite (321) and perform at least one operation to establish a connection (e.g., a radio resource control (RRC) connection) with the satellite (321). The electronic device (101) can perform at least one operation to attach (or register) to a core network (e.g., a mobility management entity (MME) or an access and mobility management function (AMF)) corresponding to the satellite (321) based on the established connection. The connection (323) to the satellite (321) can include, for example, camping on, connection establishment, and / or attachment, without limitation. The coverage (322) of the satellite communication can be relatively large (e.g., 50 times or more large) compared to the coverages (302, 312) by the ground base stations (301, 311). Coverage (322) based on satellite communication can cover areas not covered by, for example, coverage (302, 312) based on terrestrial communication, and thus, users can perform communication using the electronic device (101) even in areas where terrestrial communication is not supported.

[0059] For example, satellite communications based on satellites (321) may have limited frequency resources and / or support limited services. Satellite communications may, for example, provide limited services such as emergency services (e.g., emergency calls) and / or short message services (SMS), while not supporting other general data transmission and reception services (e.g., video streaming, but without limitations). In one embodiment, satellite communications may support a limited bandwidth (e.g., 1.4 MHz) compared to terrestrial communications. For example, satellite communications may have a relatively low total cell capacity of 2 to 4 Mbps, even when supporting voice calls and / or data services. In contrast, terrestrial communications may support bandwidths of up to 100 MHz, for example, when carrier aggregation (CA) is enabled, and cell capacities may also exceed 1 Gbps. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may move (331) from a location within the coverage (302) by terrestrial communication to outside the coverage (302) or move (332) from outside the coverage (302) to inside the coverage (302). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be located in a boundary area (324) of the coverage (302) by terrestrial communication. Even after connecting (323) to the satellite (321), the electronic device (101) may connect to the terrestrial base stations (301, 311) if the terrestrial base stations (301, 311) are detected based on the location of the electronic device (101).

[0060] FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0061] FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating an antenna tuning circuit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0062] Hereinafter, the structure and operation of an electronic device (101) according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 5A, and 5B. In each drawing of the embodiment described below, one communication processor (260) and one RFIC (410) are illustrated as being connected to a plurality of RFFEs (431, 432), but the embodiment described below is not limited thereto. For example, in the embodiment described below, as also illustrated in FIG. 2A or 2B, a plurality of communication processors (212, 214) and / or a plurality of RFICs (222, 224, 226, 228) may be connected to a plurality of RFFEs (431, 432).

[0063] FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0064] According to one embodiment, FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of an electronic device (101) including two antennas (441, 442). Although FIG. 4 illustrates an electronic device including two antennas as an example, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include three or more antennas. For example, when the electronic device (101) operates with MIMO, it may receive a signal transmitted from a base station based on the MIMO through the plurality of antennas (e.g., two or more antennas).

[0065] Referring to FIG. 4, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) according to one embodiment may include a processor (120), a communication processor (260), an RFIC (410), a first RFFE (431), a second RFEE (432), a first antenna (441), a second antenna (442), a first antenna tuning circuit (441a), or a second antenna tuning circuit (442a). In one embodiment, the first RFFE (431) may be disposed in one area within a housing of the electronic device (101), and the second RFFE (432) may be disposed in another area spaced apart from the one area within the housing of the electronic device (101), but one embodiment is not limited to the above-described placement positions.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the RFIC (410) may, upon transmission, convert a baseband signal generated by the communication processor (260) into a radio frequency (RF) signal used in a communication network. For example, the RFIC (410) may transmit an RF signal used in a first communication network (e.g., a 5G network) or a second communication network (e.g., an LTE network) to a first antenna (441) via a first RFFE (431) and a first antenna tuning circuit (441a). The RFIC (410) may transmit an RF signal used in the first communication network (e.g., a 5G network) or a second communication network (e.g., an LTE network) to a second antenna (442) via a second RFFE (432) and a second antenna tuning circuit (442a).

[0067] According to one embodiment, a first antenna tuning circuit (441a) may be electrically connected to the first antenna (441), and a second antenna tuning circuit (442a) may be electrically connected to the second antenna (442). In one embodiment, the communication processor (260) may adjust the setting values ​​of the first antenna tuning circuit (441a) and the setting values ​​of the second antenna tuning circuit (441a) to adjust (e.g., tune) the characteristics of a signal (e.g., a transmission signal (Tx)) transmitted through each connected antenna and a signal (e.g., a reception signal (Rx)) received through each connected antenna. A detailed embodiment thereof will be described later with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the first antenna (441) may be set as a first receive antenna (Rx antenna), and the second antenna (442) may be set as a second receive antenna (Rx antenna). The electronic device (101) may receive and decode a signal transmitted from a base station through the first antenna (441) and / or the second antenna (442). For example, a signal received through the first antenna (441) may be transmitted as a first Rx signal to the communication processor (260) through the first antenna tuning circuit (441a), the first RFFE (431), and the RFIC (410). As another example, a signal received through the second antenna (442) may be transmitted as a second Rx signal to the communication processor (260) through the second antenna tuning circuit (442a), the second RFFE (432), and the RFIC (410).

[0069] In one embodiment, the first RFFE (431) may include at least one duplexer or at least one diplexer to process a transmit signal (Tx) and a receive signal (Rx) together. As another example, the second RFFE (432) may include at least one duplexer or at least one diplexer to process a transmit signal (Tx) and a receive signal (Rx) together.

[0070] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) operates with MIMO, the electronic device (101) may be set with a rank for operating with MIMO from a base station. The electronic device (101) may receive a signal transmitted from the base station based on MIMO through the first antenna (441) and the second antenna (442). For convenience of explanation, the signal received through the first antenna (441) may be referred to as a first signal, and the signal received through the second antenna (442) may be referred to as a second signal.

[0071] FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating antenna tuning circuits according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 5A, an antenna tuning circuit (500) according to one embodiment (e.g., the first antenna tuning circuit (441a) or the second antenna tuning circuit (442a) of FIG. 4) may include at least one impedance tuning circuit (510) and / or at least one aperture tuning circuit (520). The second antenna tuning circuit (442a) may be implemented in the same manner as the first antenna tuning circuit (441a), but may also be implemented differently. The impedance tuning circuit (510) according to one embodiment may be configured to perform impedance matching with a network under the control of at least one processor (e.g., the processor (120), the communication processors (212, 214), and / or the integrated communication processor (260)). An aperture tuning circuit (520) according to one embodiment can change the structure of an antenna by turning a switch on / off under the control of at least one processor.

[0072] As in FIG. 5b, according to one embodiment, the impedance tuning circuit (510) may be connected to an RFFE (e.g., the first RFFE (431), the second RFFE (432) of FIG. 4) and may be connected to a duplexer of the RFFE. The impedance tuning circuit (510) may be connected to an antenna (530), and an aperture tuning circuit (520) may be connected to a power rail connecting the impedance tuning circuit (510) and the antenna (530).

[0073] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the communication processor (260)) may change the setting value of the antenna tuning circuit (500) depending on the strength of the received signal (e.g., reference signal received power (RSRP), signal to noise ratio (SNR)) or whether imbalance occurs. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the on / off state of a switch included in the antenna tuning circuit (500) (e.g., impedance tuning circuit (510) and / or aperture tuning circuit (520)) to be changed as described above according to the change in the setting value of the antenna tuning circuit (500). For example, the electronic device (101) can change the operation mode of at least one of the plurality of antennas (e.g., at least one of the antenna module (197), the first antenna module (242), the second antenna module (244), the third antenna module (246), the first antenna (441), the second antenna (442), or the antenna (530)) included in the electronic device (101) between a reception mode and a transmission mode based on changing the setting value of the antenna tuning circuit (500). The reception mode can be an operation mode of the at least one antenna based on a tune code that minimizes the difference in antenna gain between a primary reception antenna (PRx antenna) and a diversity reception antenna (DRx antenna) among the plurality of antennas. In the reception mode, the electronic device (101) can maximize the diversity gain of the primary reception antenna and the diversity reception antenna. The electronic device (101) can improve reception performance by receiving an RF signal through the plurality of antennas based on the reception mode. The transmission mode may be an operation mode of at least one antenna based on a tune code that maximizes the antenna gain of the transmitting antenna (Tx antenna) among the plurality of antennas.The electronic device (101) can improve transmission performance by transmitting an RF signal through at least one antenna based on a transmission mode.

[0074] According to one embodiment, although FIG. 5b illustrates that one impedance tuning circuit (510) and one aperture tuning circuit (520) are connected to one antenna, one of the impedance tuning circuit (510) or the aperture tuning circuit (520) may be omitted for one antenna, or a plurality of impedance tuning circuits (510) or a plurality of aperture tuning circuits (520) may be included.

[0075] FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart for explaining a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., at least one of the processor (120), the first communication processor (212), the second communication processor (214), or the integrated communication processor (260)) may, in operation 601, set the operation mode of at least one antenna to the reception mode based on the first tune code. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may set the operation mode of at least one antenna to the reception mode based on identifying an event that triggers the start of satellite communication. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify the event by identifying a user input that causes an application associated with satellite communication to be executed. In one embodiment, the application associated with satellite communication may include an application that supports the transmission of text information to notify an emergency situation, and the application associated with satellite communication is not limited to the examples described above. The electronic device (101) may set the operation mode of at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas included in the electronic device (101) (for example, at least one of the antenna module (197), the first antenna module (242), the second antenna module (244), the third antenna module (246), the first antenna (441), the second antenna (442), or the antenna (530)) to a reception mode based on a first tune code among the plurality of tune codes. In one embodiment, the memory (130) (or the memory included in at least one processor) may store the plurality of tune codes. The electronic device (101) may check the first tune code set corresponding to the reception mode among the plurality of tune codes stored in the memory. The electronic device (101) can set the operation mode of the first antenna (441) to a reception mode by, for example, transmitting the identified first tune code to the first antenna tuning circuit (441a) corresponding to the first antenna (e.g., the first antenna (441) of FIG. 4) among the plurality of antennas.In one embodiment, the receiving mode may be an operating mode of the receiving antennas based on a tune code that maximizes the diversity gain of the plurality of receiving antennas. For example, the first tune code may be a tune code set such that the diversity gains of the first antenna (441) and the second antenna (e.g., the second antenna (442) of FIG. 4) correspond to maximum values ​​in the receiving mode. The first tune code may have a value of, for example, “0D 00 78 00,” but is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that, in one embodiment, the maximum value of the diversity gain of the plurality of receiving antennas may change depending on the characteristics of the electronic device (101). The receiving mode may also be an operating mode of the receiving antennas based on a tune code that makes the difference in antenna gain between the first antenna (441) and the second antenna (442) less than or equal to a threshold value. The threshold value may be the difference in antenna gain between the first antenna (441) and the second antenna (442) that maximizes the total SNR. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the threshold value may vary depending on at least one of the antenna gain measurement environment (or test environment), the development environment of the electronic device (101), the structure of the housing of the electronic device (101), or the structure in which the plurality of antennas are arranged within the electronic device (101). In operation 601, an example in which the electronic device (101) sets the setting value of the first antenna tuning circuit (441a) corresponding to the first antenna (441) has been described, but those skilled in the art will readily understand that the electronic device (101) may also set the operation mode of the plurality of antennas to the reception mode by setting the setting value of the first antenna tuning circuit (441a) corresponding to the first antenna (441) and / or the setting value of the second antenna tuning circuit (for example, the second antenna tuning circuit (442a) of FIG. 4) corresponding to the second antenna (442).

[0077] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may receive, in operation 603, an RF signal associated with non-terrestrial communication in a reception mode via a plurality of antennas. The electronic device (101) may monitor a satellite signal in the reception mode via the plurality of antennas. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may receive an RF signal associated with non-terrestrial communication based on first TDD pattern information. The first TDD pattern information may include downlink section information and uplink section information. The first TDD pattern information may be stored in a memory (e.g., memory (130)). The electronic device (101) may receive an RF signal associated with non-terrestrial communication in a reception mode based on the stored first TDD pattern information without receiving downlink section information and / or uplink section information from a communication network (or a satellite base station or mobile base station supporting non-terrestrial communication). In one embodiment, the reception mode may be an operation mode for ensuring relatively high reception performance of the plurality of antennas. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may receive variable TDD pattern information from the communication network after establishing a network communication connection with the communication network. When the electronic device (101) receives variable TDD pattern information from the communication network, the electronic device (101) may receive an RF signal associated with non-terrestrial network communication based on confirming downlink section information included in the received TDD pattern information. For example, the electronic device (101) may set the operation mode of at least one antenna to the reception mode by transmitting a tune code corresponding to the reception mode to an antenna tuning circuit corresponding to at least one antenna whose operation mode is to be changed. Based on the confirmed downlink section information, the electronic device (101) may maintain the operation mode of at least one antenna in the reception mode during the downlink section, thereby receiving an RF signal associated with non-terrestrial network communication in the reception mode during the downlink section.

[0078] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, in operation 605, determine a first parameter associated with the received RF signal. The electronic device (101) may, for example, determine a parameter associated with the reception strength of the RF signal. The first parameter associated with the reception strength may include RSRP, SNR, RSSI (received signal strength indicator), or RSRQ (reference signal received quality), and the first parameter associated with the reception strength is not limited to the examples described above.

[0079] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, in operation 607, determine whether the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value. The first value may be a threshold for determining whether an electric field corresponding to the location of the electronic device (101) is a strong electric field or a weak electric field, and it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the first value may be changed according to embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, when the first parameter is the SNR of a received signal, the first value may be set to approximately 6 dB. The electronic device (101) may determine that the channel condition is relatively good based on determining that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value. By determining that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value, the electronic device (101) may determine that the condition for transmitting an RF signal associated with non-terrestrial network communication is satisfied. The electronic device (101) may determine that the channel condition is relatively poor based on determining that the value of the first parameter is less than or equal to the first value. The electronic device (101) can confirm that the condition for transmitting an RF signal associated with non-terrestrial network communication is not satisfied by confirming that the value of the first parameter is less than or equal to the first value.

[0080] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101), based on confirming that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value (operation 607 - Yes), in operation 609, may change the operation mode of at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas to the transmission mode based on the second tune code. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101), based on confirming that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value, may change the operation mode of at least one antenna to the transmission mode based on a second tune code among the plurality of tune codes that is different from the first tune code. In one embodiment, the transmission mode may be an operation mode for ensuring relatively high transmission performance of a transmission antenna (or, primary antenna) among the plurality of antennas. For example, the electronic device (101) may set the operation mode of the transmission antenna to the transmission mode based on transmitting a tune code corresponding to the transmission mode to at least one antenna tuning circuit. The electronic device (101) may set the operation mode of at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas to the transmission mode, for example, based on a second tune code among the plurality of tune codes stored in the memory. The electronic device (101) may identify a second tune code set corresponding to the transmission mode among the plurality of tune codes stored in the memory in order to change the operation mode of the antenna to the transmission mode. The electronic device (101) may change the operation mode of the first antenna (441) to the transmission mode, for example, by transmitting the identified second tune code to the first antenna tuning circuit (441a) corresponding to the first antenna (441) among the plurality of antennas. In one embodiment, the transmission mode may be an operation mode of an antenna based on a tune code that maximizes the antenna gain of an antenna transmitting a signal (e.g., the first antenna (441)). For example, the second tune code may be a tune code set so that the antenna gain of the first antenna (441) corresponds to the maximum value (or the second value) in the transmission mode.For example, the second tune code may be a tune code corresponding to a peak value among the values ​​of the antenna gain of the first antenna (441) measured in correspondence with each of a plurality of tune codes while performing a transmission operation. The second tune code may have a value of, for example, “00 06 78 01,” but is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, those skilled in the art will readily understand that the maximum value of the antenna gain of the transmission antenna may change depending on the characteristics of the electronic device (101).

[0081] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may check tune codes for setting the electronic device (101) to a transmission mode or a reception mode, depending on the state of the housing of the electronic device (101). For example, if the housing of the electronic device (101) has a foldable structure, the electronic device (101) may check a different tune code set depending on the folding state of the electronic device (101). If the folding state of the electronic device (101) is a closed state (or a folded state) in which the housing is folded based on a folding line, the electronic device (101) may set the operation mode of the electronic device (101) (or at least one antenna of the electronic device (101)) to a reception mode or a transmission mode, based on a first tune code set. The first tune code set may include, for example, the first tune code and the second tune code described above. The electronic device (101) may set the operation mode of the electronic device (101) (or at least one antenna of the electronic device (101)) to a reception mode or a transmission mode based on a second tune code set when the folding state of the electronic device (101) is not a closed state (e.g., when the folding state is an open state (or an unfolded state)). The second tune code set may include, for example, a third tune code and a fourth tune code. The electronic device (101) may set the operation mode of at least one of the first antenna (441) or the second antenna (442) to a reception mode when receiving a signal based on the third tune code. The third tune code may be different from the first tune code. The electronic device (101) may determine whether a parameter associated with the intensity of an RF signal received through at least one of the first antenna (441) or the second antenna (442) exceeds a threshold value.The electronic device (101) may change the operation mode of at least one of the first antenna (441) or the second antenna (442) to the transmission mode based on determining that a parameter associated with the intensity of the received RF signal exceeds a threshold value. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the threshold value for changing the operation mode corresponding to the open state may be different from the threshold value corresponding to the closed state. The electronic device (101) may set the operation mode of at least one of the first antenna (441) or the second antenna (442) to the transmission mode when transmitting a signal based on the fourth tune code. The fourth tune code may be different from the second tune code. In the above example, the folding state of the electronic device (101) was described as being a closed state or an open state, but the folding state of the electronic device (101) may further include another state. The electronic device (101) can determine the folding angle of the housing of the electronic device (101) based on sensor data acquired by a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1). For example, the electronic device (101) can determine that the folding state is a semi-folded state based on determining whether the folding angle of the housing of the electronic device (101) is within a predetermined range. Based on determining that the folding state is a semi-folded state, the electronic device (101) can set the operation mode of the electronic device (101) (or at least one antenna of the electronic device (101)) to a reception mode or a transmission mode based on a third tune code set that is different from the first tune code set or the second tune code set.In operation 609, an example of changing the setting value of the first antenna tuning circuit (441a) corresponding to the first antenna (441) in order to change the operation mode of the transmitting antenna was described. However, those skilled in the art will readily understand that the electronic device (101) can set the antenna gain of the transmitting antenna to be maximized by changing the setting value of the first antenna tuning circuit (441a) corresponding to the first antenna (441) and / or the setting value of the second antenna tuning circuit (442a) corresponding to the second antenna (442). Based on changing the operation mode of the first antenna (441) set to transmit and receive an RF signal associated with a non-terrestrial network communication to a transmission mode, the electronic device (101) can relatively improve the transmission performance of the signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication by transmitting the RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication through the first antenna (441). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can relatively reduce the risk of deterioration of reception performance by not performing a reception operation through the second antenna (442) set as a diversity reception antenna while the first antenna (441) is set to a transmission mode.

[0082] In one embodiment, after transmitting the RF signal in the transmission mode, the electronic device (101) may change the operation mode of the first antenna (441) to the reception mode and receive the RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication through the first antenna (441) and the second antenna (442). For example, after performing the transmission operation, the electronic device (101) may change the operation mode of the first antenna (441) to the reception mode in order to perform a monitoring session to confirm whether an ACK and / or a message has been received from the non-terrestrial network communication network. In one embodiment, after changing the operation mode of the first antenna (441) to the reception mode, the electronic device (101) may maintain the reception mode in order to confirm whether a message has been received from the communication network until the termination of an application associated with satellite communication is confirmed. The first tune code may be a tune code set so that the reception diversity gains of the first antenna (441) and the second antenna (442) correspond to the maximum value (or the third value) in the reception mode, as described above in operation 601. For example, the first tune code may be a tune code corresponding to a peak value among the values ​​of the reception diversity gains of the first antenna (441) and the second antenna (442) measured in response to each of a plurality of tune codes while performing the reception operation.

[0083] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, based on determining that the value of the first parameter is less than or equal to the first value (operation 607 - No), maintain the operation mode of at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas in the reception mode in operation 611. The electronic device (101) may, based on determining that the non-terrestrial communication environment is poor, maintain the operation mode of at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas in the reception mode so that the plurality of antennas can successfully receive a signal associated with the non-terrestrial communication. The electronic device (101) may maintain the operation mode of at least one antenna in the reception mode until determining that transmission of a signal associated with the non-terrestrial communication is possible by determining that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value.

[0084] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can switch the operation mode of at least one antenna between a reception mode and a transmission mode by transmitting and receiving an RF signal based on the stored first TDD pattern information. When the electronic device (101) transmits and receives an RF signal based on the stored first TDD pattern information, the electronic device (101) can relatively flexibly switch the operation mode of at least one antenna without any restrictions that require reception of TDD pattern information from a communication network. The electronic device (101) can relatively improve the transmission and reception performance of a signal associated with non-terrestrial network communication based on switching the operation mode of at least one antenna.

[0085] FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a TDD frame transmitted and received by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0086] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 7, a TDD frame (710) may include a plurality of slots. The TDD frame (710) may include a SIMPLEX time slot, a plurality of uplink slots, and a plurality of downlink slots. In one embodiment, each of the slots may occupy at least a portion of a period (ΔT) of the TDD frame (710). For example, the SIMPLEX time slot may occupy a time interval Δt1 of the period (ΔT) of the TDD frame (710). The uplink slot may occupy a time interval Δt2 of the period (ΔT) of the TDD frame (710). The downlink slot may occupy a time interval Δt3 of the period (ΔT) of the TDD frame (710). In one embodiment, the time intervals Δt2 and Δt3 may be set to be the same, and there is no limitation on the specific values ​​of the time intervals. The electronic device (101) can transmit uplink data during a time period (720) corresponding to a first uplink slot. The first uplink slot can be, for example, at least one transmission slot included in each frame. For example, if the type of transmission data is a text message, the electronic device (101) can transmit a plurality of frames corresponding to the size of the text message to a non-terrestrial communication network (or a satellite supporting non-terrestrial communication). Based on the confirmation of the size of the transmission data, the electronic device (101) can confirm the number of transmission operations required corresponding to the size of the transmission data. For example, if the size of the text message is 140 bytes, the number of transmission operations required can be approximately 25. The electronic device (101) can transmit approximately 25 frames corresponding to the size of the text message.The remaining uplink slots may be referred to as “unused slots”, and the electronic device (101) may not transmit or receive data during the time interval (730) corresponding to the unused slots, but the structure of the uplink slots is not limited to the above-described example. The electronic device (101) may receive downlink data during the time interval (740) corresponding to the first to fourth downlink slots. The electronic device (101) may store information about the period (ΔT) of the frame (710), the time intervals (Δt1, Δt2, Δt3), and information about the use or unuse of at least one uplink slot and downlink slot in a memory (e.g., the memory (130)).

[0087] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be required to receive TDD pattern information from a cellular network (or a base station) when transmitting and receiving data associated with cellular communication. The electronic device (101) may not be able to autonomously change the timing of transmitting and receiving data when transmitting and receiving data associated with cellular communication. When transmitting and receiving data associated with non-terrestrial network communication, the electronic device (101) may switch the operating mode of the antenna at a timing set by the electronic device (101) based on the transmission and reception of data based on the TDD pattern information stored in the memory of the electronic device (101). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) may perform a transmission operation or a reception operation based on a fixed ratio or slot timing between an uplink section and a downlink section. The electronic device (101) may determine the switching timing between the transmission operation and the reception operation based on the TDD timing stored in the memory. The electronic device (101) can determine (or confirm) whether to perform a transmission operation or a reception operation based on the reception signal strength, without receiving parameters associated with the TDD timing from the network. The electronic device (101) can, upon transmission, set the operation mode of the electronic device (101) (or at least one antenna of the electronic device (101)) to a transmission mode based on a tune code corresponding to a peak value of the antenna gain of the transmission antenna. The electronic device (101) can, upon reception, set the operation mode of the electronic device (101) (or at least one antenna of the electronic device (101)) to a reception mode based on a tune code corresponding to a peak value of the reception diversity gain of the primary reception antenna and the diversity reception antenna. The electronic device (101) can improve the transmission performance and reception performance of signals associated with non-terrestrial network communication of the electronic device (101) based on the fixed TDD timing.

[0088] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating antennas arranged within a housing of a tank device according to one embodiment.

[0089] In one embodiment, the housing (800) of the electronic device (101) can be folded based on the folding line A. The housing (800) of the electronic device (101) can include a first housing (801) and a second housing (803) based on the folding line A. In one embodiment, the primary antenna (811) and the diversity antenna (821) can be disposed on the housing (800) of the electronic device (101) or within the housing (800), and there is no limitation on the placement location thereof. For example, the primary antenna (811) and / or the diversity antenna (821) can be implemented as a metal antenna on the first housing (801) or as a laser direct structuring (LDS) antenna within the first housing (801). In FIG. 8, the housing (800) of the electronic device (101) is illustrated as having a foldable structure, but the housing (800) of the electronic device (101) may be implemented as a bar type or slidable housing, and there is no limitation thereto.

[0090] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can receive a signal associated with non-terrestrial network communication through the primary antenna (811) and the diversity antenna (821) disposed in the first housing (801). The electronic device (101) can transmit a signal associated with non-terrestrial network communication through the primary antenna (811). In one embodiment, the primary antenna (811) can be referred to as a transmit antenna (Tx antenna) or a primary receive antenna (PRx antenna). The diversity antenna (821) can also be referred to as a diversity receive antenna (DRx antenna). The electronic device (101) can set the operation mode of the primary antenna (811) to a transmit mode or a receive mode through the primary antenna tuning circuit (813). For example, the electronic device (101) can set the operation mode of the primary antenna (811) to the transmission mode by transmitting a tune code corresponding to the transmission mode to the primary antenna tuning circuit (813). The electronic device (101) can set the operation mode of the primary antenna (811) to the reception mode by transmitting a tune code corresponding to the reception mode to the primary antenna tuning circuit (813). The electronic device (101) can set the operation mode of the diversity antenna (821) to the transmission mode or the reception mode through the diversity antenna tuning circuit (823). For example, the electronic device (101) can set the operation mode of the diversity antenna (821) to the transmission mode by transmitting a tune code corresponding to the transmission mode to the diversity antenna tuning circuit (823). The electronic device (101) can set the operation mode of the diversity antenna (821) to the reception mode by transmitting a tune code corresponding to the reception mode to the diversity antenna tuning circuit (823). The diversity antenna (821) can operate as a diversity receiving antenna in either a transmitting mode or a receiving mode.The electronic device (101) can operate in a transmission mode or a reception mode by changing the tune code corresponding to the primary antenna (811) and the tune code corresponding to the diversity antenna (821).

[0091] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may operate in a transmit mode or a receive mode by changing the tune code corresponding to the primary antenna (811) or the tune code corresponding to the diversity antenna (821). For example, the electronic device (101) may change the antenna setting to a transmit mode or a receive mode by maintaining the tune code corresponding to the diversity antenna (821) and changing the tune code corresponding to the primary antenna (811). The electronic device (101) may also change the antenna setting to a transmit mode or a receive mode by maintaining the tune code corresponding to the primary antenna (811) and changing the tune code corresponding to the diversity antenna (821).

[0092] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining the operation of a tank device in a transmission mode according to one embodiment.

[0093] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 9, the electronic device (101) may set the operation mode of the primary antenna (811) to the transmission mode by transmitting a tune code corresponding to the transmission mode to the primary antenna tuning circuit (813) when transmitting a signal associated with a non-terrestrial network communication. The primary antenna (811) may have an antenna gain (911) that increases in the transmission mode. The antenna gain (921) of the diversity antenna (821) may relatively decrease while the primary antenna (811) operates in the transmission mode. For example, the receive antenna gain of the diversity antenna (821) may relatively decrease while a transmission signal is radiated through the primary antenna (811) in the transmission mode. In the transmission mode, the difference (ΔTx) in the antenna gains between the primary antenna (811) and the diversity antenna (921) may relatively increase. The electronic device (101) can change the operation mode of the primary antenna (811) to the transmission mode when performing a signal transmission operation. The electronic device (101) can improve the transmission performance of a signal associated with non-terrestrial network communication based on setting the operation mode of the primary antenna (811) to the transmission mode.

[0094] FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining the operation of a tank device in a receiving mode according to one embodiment.

[0095] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 10, the electronic device (101) may set the operation mode of the primary antenna (811) to the reception mode by transmitting a tune code corresponding to the reception mode to the primary antenna tuning circuit (813) when receiving a signal associated with a non-terrestrial network communication. In the reception mode, the primary antenna (811) may have an antenna gain (1011) that is relatively reduced compared to the transmission mode. The difference (ΔRx) between the antenna gain (1021) of the diversity antenna (821) and the antenna gain (1011) of the primary antenna (811) may be relatively reduced in the reception mode compared to the transmission mode. The diversity antenna gain of the diversity antenna (821) and the primary antenna (811) (e.g., the sum of the antenna gain (1011) of the primary antenna (811) and the antenna gain (1021) of the diversity antenna (821)) can increase relatively in the reception mode compared to the transmission mode. The electronic device (101) can improve the reception performance of a signal associated with non-terrestrial network communication based on setting the operation mode of the primary antenna (811) to the reception mode.

[0096] FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second display area of ​​a display (e.g., display area (A2) of FIG. 11B) is housed within a housing, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is exposed to the outside of a housing, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0097] FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B illustrate a structure in which a display (1103) (e.g., a flexible display or a rollable display) expands in a longitudinal direction (e.g., +Y direction) when viewed from the front of an electronic device (101). However, the expansion direction of the display (1103) is not limited to one direction (e.g., +Y direction). For example, the expansion direction of the display (1103) may be designed to be expandable in an upward direction (+Y direction), a rightward direction (e.g., +X direction), a leftward direction (e.g., -X direction), and / or a downward direction (e.g., -Y direction).

[0098] The state illustrated in FIG. 11a may be referred to as a slide-in state of the electronic device (101) or a closed state of the second display area (A2) of the display (1103).

[0099] The state illustrated in FIG. 11b may be referred to as a slide-out state of the electronic device (101) or a state in which the second display area (A2) of the display (1103) is open.

[0100] The embodiments of FIGS. 11a and 11b may be combined with the embodiments of FIG. 1, or with the embodiments of FIGS. 2a, 2b, 3, 4, 5a, 5b, 6, and 7.

[0101] Referring to FIGS. 11A and 11B , an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 ) may include a housing (1110). The housing (1110) may include a first housing portion (1101) and a second housing portion (1102) that is arranged to be relatively movable with respect to the first housing portion (1101). In one embodiment, the first housing portion (1101) of the electronic device (101) may be interpreted as a structure in which the first housing portion (1101) is arranged to be slidably movable with respect to the second housing portion (1102). According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (1102) may be arranged to be reciprocally movable for a predetermined distance in a direction illustrated with respect to the first housing portion (1101), for example, in a direction indicated by arrow ①.

[0102] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (1102), which may be referred to as a slide portion or slide housing, may be relatively movable with respect to the first housing portion (1101). According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (1102) may accommodate various electrical and electronic components, such as a circuit board or a battery. When the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, the second housing portion (1102) may be defined as a retracted position, and when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state, the second housing portion (1102) may be defined as an extended position.

[0103] According to one embodiment, the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state of the electronic device (101) (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) based on a predefined user input. For example, the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a user input to a physical button exposed through a portion of the first housing portion (1101) or a portion of the second housing portion (1102). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a touch input to an executable object displayed within a screen display area (e.g., the first display area (A1)). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a touch input having a contact point on the screen display area (e.g., the first display area (A1)) and a pressing strength greater than or equal to a reference strength. For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a voice input received through a microphone of the electronic device (101). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to an external force applied to the first housing portion (1101) and / or the second housing portion (1102) to move the second housing portion (1102) relative to the first housing portion (1101).For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a user input identified from an external electronic device (e.g., earbuds or a smart watch) connected to the electronic device (101). However, the slide-in-out operation of the electronic device (101) is not limited thereto.

[0104] In one embodiment, the first housing portion (1101) can accommodate an actuator (e.g., a motor), a speaker, a SIM socket, and / or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board. The second housing portion (1102) can accommodate a main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP). In one embodiment, the second housing portion (1102) can accommodate an actuator, a speaker, a SIM socket, and / or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board, and the first housing portion (1101) can accommodate a main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP). In one embodiment, the sub-circuit board and the main circuit board may be disposed in the first housing portion (1101) or may be disposed in the second housing portion (1102).

[0105] In one embodiment, the second housing portion (1102) may include a primary antenna (811) and a diversity antenna (821). The primary antenna (811) and the diversity antenna (821) may be implemented as metal antennas, but are not limited thereto. For example, the primary antenna (811) and the diversity antenna (821) may be implemented as LDS antennas. In FIG. 11B, the primary antenna (811) and the diversity antenna (821) are illustrated as being disposed on at least a portion of the second housing portion (1102), but the primary antenna (811) and the diversity antenna (821) may also be disposed on at least a portion of the first housing portion (1101). The primary antenna (811) and the diversity antenna (821) may be configured to receive RF signals of at least the same band. The primary antenna (811) can be configured to receive or transmit RF signals.

[0106] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may check tune codes for setting the electronic device (101) to a transmission mode or a reception mode, depending on the state of the housing of the electronic device (101). For example, if the housing of the electronic device (101) has a slidable structure, the electronic device (101) may check a different tune code set depending on the sliding state of the electronic device (101). If the sliding state of the electronic device (101) is the slide-in state of FIG. 11A, the electronic device (101) may set the operation mode of the electronic device (101) (or at least one antenna of the electronic device (101)) to a reception mode or a transmission mode, based on a first tune code set. The first tune code set may include a first tune code and a second tune code. The first tune code may be a tune code corresponding to a peak value of the reception diversity gain of the primary antenna (811) and the diversity antenna (821) during reception. The second tune code may be a tune code corresponding to a peak value of the antenna gain of the primary antenna (811) during transmission. When the sliding state of the electronic device (101) is not a slide-out state (e.g., a slide-out state (e.g., a fully opened state) of FIG. 11B), the electronic device (101) may set the operation mode of the electronic device (101) (or at least one antenna of the electronic device (101)) to a reception mode or a transmission mode based on the second tune code set. The second tune code set may include, for example, a third tune code and a fourth tune code. The electronic device (101) may set the operation mode of at least one of the primary antenna (811) or the diversity antenna (821) to the reception mode upon receiving a signal based on the third tune code. The third tune code may be different from the first tune code.The electronic device (101) can determine whether a parameter associated with the intensity of an RF signal received through at least one of the primary antenna (811) or the diversity antenna (821) exceeds a threshold value. Based on determining that the parameter associated with the intensity of the received RF signal exceeds the threshold value, the electronic device (101) can change the operation mode of at least one of the primary antenna (811) or the diversity antenna (821) to a transmission mode. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the threshold value for changing the operation mode corresponding to the slide-out state may be different from the threshold value corresponding to the slide-in state. The electronic device (101) can set the operation mode of at least one of the primary antenna (811) or the diversity antenna (821) to a transmission mode when transmitting a signal based on the fourth tune code. The fourth tune code may be different from the second tune code. In the above-described example, the sliding state of the electronic device (101) is described as a slide-in state or a slide-out state, but the sliding state of the electronic device (101) may further include an intermediate state. Based on confirmation that the sliding state is an intermediate state, the electronic device (101) may set the operation mode of the electronic device (101) (or at least one antenna of the electronic device (101)) to a reception mode or a transmission mode based on a third tune code set that is different from the first tune code set or the second tune code set.

[0107] In one embodiment, the first housing portion (1101) may include a first cover member (1111) (e.g., a main case). The first cover member (1111) may include a first-first side wall (1111a), a first-second side wall (1111b) extending from the first-first side wall (1111a), and a first-third side wall (1111c) extending from the first-first side wall (1111a) and being substantially parallel to the first-second side wall (1111b). In one embodiment, the first-second side wall (1111b) and the first-third side wall (1111c) may be formed to be substantially perpendicular to the first-first side wall (1111a).

[0108] According to one embodiment, the first-first side wall (1111a), the first-second side wall (1111b), and the first-third side wall (1111c) of the first cover member (1111) may be formed in a shape in which one side (e.g., the front face) is open to accommodate (or surround) at least a portion of the second housing portion (1102). For example, at least a portion of the second housing portion (1102) may be surrounded by the first housing portion (1101) and may slide in a direction parallel to the first face, for example, in the direction of arrow ①, while being guided by the first housing portion (1101). According to one embodiment, the first-first side wall (1111a), the first-second side wall (1111b), and / or the first-third side wall (1111c) of the first cover member (1111) may be formed as an integral part. According to one embodiment, the first-first side wall (1111a), the first-second side wall (1111b), and / or the first-third side wall (1111c) of the first cover member (1111) may be formed as separate structures and then joined or assembled.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the first cover member (1111) may be formed to surround at least a portion of the display (1103). For example, at least a portion of the display (1103) may be formed to surround by the first-first side wall (1111a), the first-second side wall (1111b), and / or the first-third side wall (1111c) of the first cover member (1111).

[0110] In one embodiment, the second housing portion (1102) may include a second cover member (1121) (e.g., a slide plate). The second cover member (1121) may have a plate shape and include a first surface that supports internal components. For example, the second cover member (1121) may support at least a portion of the display (1103) (e.g., the first display area (A1)). In one embodiment, the second cover member (1121) may be referred to as a front cover.

[0111] According to one embodiment, the second cover member (1121) may include a second-first side wall (1121a), a second-second side wall (1121b) extending from the second-first side wall (1121a), and a second-third side wall (1121c) extending from the second-first side wall (1121a) and being substantially parallel to the second-second side wall (1121b). According to one embodiment, the second-second side wall (1121b) and the second-third side wall (1121c) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the second-first side wall (1121a).

[0112] According to various embodiments, the second housing portion (1102) may form a slide-in state and a slide-out state of the electronic device (101) by moving in a first direction (e.g., direction ①) parallel to the 2-2 side wall (1121b) or the 2-3 side wall (1121c). In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), the second housing portion (1102) may be positioned at a first distance from the 1-1 side wall (1111a) of the first housing portion (1101), and in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second housing portion (1102) may be positioned at a second distance greater than the first distance from the 1-1 side wall (1111a) of the first housing portion (1101). In one embodiment, in the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), the first housing portion (1101) may be formed to surround a portion of the second-second side wall (1121b) and the second-third side wall (1121c).

[0113] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may have an intermediate state between the slide-in state (e.g., a fully closed state) of FIG. 11A and the slide-out state (e.g., a fully opened state) of FIG. 11B. In the intermediate state of the electronic device (101), the distance between the first-first sidewall (1111a) and the second-first sidewall (1121a) may be shorter than the distance between the first-first sidewall (1111a) and the second-first sidewall (1121a) of the electronic device (101) in the fully opened state, and may be longer than the distance between the first-first sidewall (1111a) and the second-first sidewall (1121a) of the electronic device (101) in the fully closed state. According to one embodiment, as at least a portion of the display (1103) slides in the intermediate state of the electronic device (101), an area exposed to the outside may vary. For example, in an intermediate state of the electronic device (101), the ratio of the width (length in the X direction) and the height (length in the Y direction) of the display (1103) and / or the distance between the first-first side wall (1111a) and the second-first side wall (1121a) can be changed based on the slide movement of the electronic device (101).

[0114] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a display (1103), a key input device (1145), a connector hole (1143), an audio module (1147a, 1147b), or a camera module (1149a, 1149b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include an indicator (e.g., an LED device) or various sensor modules.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the display (1103) may be formed such that the size of a portion visible from the front side of the housing (1110) changes based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion (1102). According to one embodiment, the display (1103) may include a first display area (A1) and a second display area (A2) configured to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion (1102).

[0116] According to one embodiment, the first display area (A1) may be disposed on the second housing portion (1102). For example, the first display area (A1) may be disposed on the second cover member (1121) of the second housing portion (1102). According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) extends from the first display area (A1) and may be accommodated into the interior of the first housing portion (1101) or visually exposed to the exterior of the electronic device (101) as the second housing portion (1102) slides relative to the first housing portion (1101). According to one embodiment, as the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the display (1103) may extend in a downward direction (e.g., a -Y direction) of the electronic device (101). For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second display area (A2) can be visually exposed from below (e.g., in the -Y direction) of the display (1103). According to one embodiment, as the electronic device (101) changes from the slide-in state to the slide-out state, the display (1103) can be expanded in the upper direction (e.g., in the +Y direction) of the electronic device (101). For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second display area (A2) can be visually exposed from above (e.g., in the +Y direction) of the display (1103).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) moves substantially under the guidance of a portion of the first housing portion (1101), and may be accommodated in a space located inside the first housing portion (1101) or exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) may move based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion (1102) in a first direction (e.g., the direction indicated by arrow ①). For example, while the second housing portion (1102) slides, a portion of the second display area (A2) may be deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface (1113a) of the first housing portion (1101).

[0118] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state (e.g., when the second housing portion (1102) slides to extend relative to the first housing portion (1101) when viewed from the top of the second cover member (1121) (e.g., the front cover), the second display area (A2) may be gradually exposed to the outside of the first housing portion (1101) to form a substantially flat surface together with the first display area (A1). According to one embodiment, the display (1103) may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer capable of detecting a magnetic field-type stylus pen. According to one embodiment, regardless of whether the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in or slide-out state, a portion of the exposed second display area (A2) may be positioned on a portion of the first housing portion, and a portion of the second display area (A2) may maintain a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface (1113a).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the key input device (1145) may be located in an area of ​​the housing (1110) (e.g., the first housing portion (1101) and / or the second housing portion (1102)). Depending on the appearance and usage state, the illustrated key input device (1145) may be omitted, or the electronic device (101) may be designed to include additional key input device(s). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a key input device not illustrated, for example, a home key button, or a touch pad disposed around the home key button. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device (1145) may be disposed on the first-first side wall (1111a), the first-second side wall (1111b), and / or the first-third side wall (1111c) of the first housing portion (1101). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device (1145) may be disposed on the second-first side wall (1121a), the second-second side wall (1121b), and / or the second-third side wall (1121c) of the second housing portion (1102).

[0120] According to one embodiment, the connector hole (1143) may be omitted depending on the embodiment, and may accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device. According to one embodiment (not shown), the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of connector holes (1143), and some of the plurality of connector holes (1143) may function as connector holes for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device. In the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole (1143) is located in the second housing portion (1102), but is not limited thereto, and the connector hole (1143) or a connector hole not shown may be located in the first housing portion (1101).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the audio module (1147a, 1147b) may include at least one speaker hole (1147a) or at least one microphone hole (1147b). One of the speaker holes (1147a) may be provided as a receiver hole for voice calls, and the other may be provided as an external speaker hole. The electronic device (101) includes a microphone for acquiring sound, and the microphone may acquire sound from outside the electronic device (101) through the microphone hole (1147b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of microphones for detecting the direction of sound. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an audio module in which the speaker hole (1147a) and the microphone hole (1147b) are implemented as a single hole, or may include a speaker excluding the speaker hole (1147a) (e.g., a piezo speaker). According to one embodiment, the speaker hole (1147a) and the microphone hole (1147b) may be located in the first housing portion (1101) and / or the second housing portion (1102).

[0122] According to one embodiment, the camera modules (1149a, 1149b) may include a first camera module (1149a) (e.g., a front camera) and a second camera module (1149b) (e.g., a rear camera). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or a macro camera, and may measure a distance to a subject by including an infrared projector and / or an infrared receiver, depending on the embodiment. The camera modules (1149a, 1149b) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The first camera module (1149a) may be arranged to face the same direction as the display (1103). For example, the first camera module (1149a) may be disposed around the first display area (A1) or in an area overlapping with the display (1103), and when disposed in an area overlapping with the display (1103), may capture a subject by passing through the display (1103). According to one embodiment, the first camera module (1149a) may not be visually exposed to the screen display area (e.g., the first display area (A1)) and may include a hidden under-display camera (UDC). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (1149b) may capture a subject from a direction opposite to the first display area (A1). According to one embodiment, the first camera module (1149a) and / or the second camera module (1149b) may be disposed on the second housing portion (1102). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (1149b) may be formed in multiples to provide various arrangements. For example, a plurality of second camera modules (1149b) may be arranged along a width direction (X-axis direction) that is substantially perpendicular to the slide movement direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (101).As another example, a plurality of second camera modules (1149b) may be arranged along the slide movement direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (101). As another example, a plurality of second camera modules (1149b) may be arranged along N * M rows and columns like a matrix.

[0123] According to one embodiment, the second camera module (1149b) is not visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, and can capture the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state. According to one embodiment, the second camera module (1149b) can capture the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state and / or a slide-out state. For example, at least a portion of the housing (210) is substantially transparent, and the second camera module (1149b) can capture the outside of the electronic device (101) by passing through the first rear plate (1115) and / or the second rear plate (1125). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (1149b) is visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state and a slide-out state, and can capture the outside. For example, the first housing portion (1101) may include an opening (1101a) for a second camera module (1149b).

[0124] According to one embodiment, an indicator (not shown) of the electronic device (101) may be disposed in the first housing portion (1101) or the second housing portion (1102), and may include a light-emitting diode to provide status information of the electronic device (101) as a visual signal. The sensor modules (1161a, 1161b) of the electronic device (101) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. The sensor modules (1161a, 1161b) may include a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, and / or a biometric sensor (e.g., an iris / facial recognition sensor or an HRM sensor). In one embodiment, the sensor module (1161a, 1161b) may further include at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (1161a, 1161b) may be disposed in the first housing portion (1101) and / or the second housing portion (1102). For example, the sensor module (1161a, 1161b) may include a first sensor module (1161a) (e.g., a proximity sensor or an illumination sensor) disposed on the front side of the electronic device (101) and / or a second sensor module (1161b) (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed on the rear side of the electronic device (101).

[0125] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) comprises a plurality of antennas (e.g., at least one of an antenna module (197), a first antenna module (242), a second antenna module (244), a third antenna module (246), a first antenna (441), a second antenna (442), an antenna (530), a primary antenna (811), or a diversity antenna (821)) configured to transmit and / or receive RF signals associated with non-terrestrial network communication, a memory (e.g., a memory (130)) storing instructions and a plurality of tune codes, and at least one processor (e.g., a processor (120), a first communication processor (212), a second communication processor (214), or an integrated communication processor (120)) operatively connected to the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) and the memory (130). The instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), may cause the electronic device (101) to set the operation mode of at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) to a reception mode based on a first tune code among the plurality of tune codes. The instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), may cause the electronic device (101) to receive, in a receive mode, an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication via the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821). The instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), may cause the electronic device (101) to determine a first parameter associated with the received RF signal.The instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), may cause the electronic device (101) to determine whether the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value. The instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), may cause the electronic device (101) to change the operating mode of at least one antenna to a transmission mode based on a second tune code different from the first tune code among the plurality of tune codes, based on determining that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value.

[0126] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), may cause the electronic device (101) to transmit, in the transmit mode, an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication through a first antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) configured to transmit and receive an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication.

[0127] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), may cause the electronic device (101) to change the operating mode of the first antenna to a receiving mode after transmitting the RF signal in the transmitting mode. The instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), may cause the electronic device (101) to receive an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication through the first antenna and a second antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) configured to receive the RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication.

[0128] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include at least one antenna tuning circuit (e.g., at least one of the first antenna tuning circuit (441a), the second antenna tuning circuit (442a), or the antenna tuning circuit (500)) configured to change an impedance and / or structure of at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821). In one embodiment, the memory (130) may further store first TDD pattern information. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), may cause the electronic device (101) to transmit and receive an RF signal associated with non-terrestrial network communication through at least one of the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) based on the stored first TDD pattern information. The instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), may cause the electronic device (101) to transmit a first tune code from among the plurality of stored tune codes to the at least one antenna tuning circuit (441a, 442a, 500) as at least part of an operation of receiving an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication in a receive mode via the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821).The above instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), may cause the electronic device (101) to receive, through the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821), an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication in a receive mode based on the stored first TDD pattern information, through the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821).

[0129] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the at least one antenna tuning circuit (441a, 442a, 500) to change the operating mode of the at least one antenna to the transmitting mode by transmitting the second tune code to the at least one antenna tuning circuit (441a, 442a, 500) based on a second tune code different from the first tune code among the plurality of tune codes, based on determining that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value, as at least part of an operation of changing the operating mode of the at least one antenna to the transmitting mode.

[0130] In one embodiment, the second tune code may be a tune code in which the first antenna gain of the first antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) in the transmission mode is set to correspond to the second value.

[0131] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), may cause the electronic device (101) to receive, through the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821), an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication based on the first tune code, via a first antenna configured to transmit and receive the RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication and a second antenna configured to receive the RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821).

[0132] In one embodiment, the first tune code may be a tune code set such that the diversity gains of the first antenna and the second antenna in the receiving mode correspond to a third value.

[0133] In one embodiment, the first TDD pattern information may include downlink section information and uplink section information.

[0134] In one embodiment, the first parameter may include at least one of RSSI, SNR, or RSRP.

[0135] According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device (101) may include an operation of setting an operation mode of at least one antenna among a plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) of the electronic device (101) to a reception mode based on a first tune code among a plurality of tune codes stored in a memory (130) of the electronic device (101). The method may include an operation of receiving an RF signal associated with a non-terrestrial network communication in the reception mode through the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821). The method may include an operation of checking a first parameter associated with the received RF signal. The method may include an operation of checking whether a value of the first parameter exceeds a first value. The method may include an operation of changing the operation mode of the at least one antenna to a transmission mode based on a second tune code that is different from the first tune code among the plurality of tune codes, based on determining that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value.

[0136] In one embodiment, the method may further include transmitting, in the transmission mode, an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication through a first antenna configured to transmit and receive an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821).

[0137] In one embodiment, the method may further include an operation of changing the operation mode of the first antenna to a reception mode after transmitting the RF signal in the transmission mode. The method may further include an operation of receiving an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication through the first antenna and a second antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) configured to receive the RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication.

[0138] In one embodiment, the method may further include an operation of transmitting and receiving an RF signal associated with non-terrestrial network communication through at least one of the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) based on first TDD pattern information stored in the memory (130). In the method, the operation of receiving the RF signal associated with non-terrestrial network communication in a reception mode through the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) may include an operation of transmitting the first tune code among the plurality of tune codes stored in the memory (130) to at least one antenna tuning circuit (441a, 442a, 500) of the electronic device (101). The operation of receiving an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication in a reception mode based on the first TDD pattern information through the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) may include the operation of receiving an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication through the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821).

[0139] In one embodiment, in the method, based on determining that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value, the operation of changing the operation mode of the at least one antenna to the transmission mode based on a second tune code different from the first tune code among the plurality of tune codes may include controlling the at least one antenna tuning circuit (441a, 442a, 500) to change the operation mode of the at least one antenna by transmitting the second tune code to the at least one antenna tuning circuit (441a, 442a, 500).

[0140] In one embodiment, the second tune code may be a tune code in which the first antenna gain of the first antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) in the transmission mode is set to correspond to the second value.

[0141] In one embodiment, the operation of receiving an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication based on the first tune code through the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) may include the operation of receiving an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication through a first antenna configured to transmit and receive an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication and a second antenna configured to receive an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821).

[0142] In one embodiment, the first tune code may be a tune code set such that the diversity gains of the first antenna and the second antenna in the receiving mode correspond to a third value.

[0143] In one embodiment, the first TDD pattern information may include downlink section information and uplink section information.

[0144] In one embodiment, the first parameter may include at least one of RSSI, SNR, or RSRP.

[0145] Electronic devices according to the embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments disclosed in this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0146] The embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0147] The term "module" used in the embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0148] One embodiment of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0149] According to one embodiment, the method according to one embodiment disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0150] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and arranged in other components. According to one embodiment, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to one embodiment, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), A plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) configured to transmit and / or receive RF signals associated with non-terrestrial network communications; A memory (130) storing instructions and a plurality of tune codes; and At least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260) operatively connected to the above plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) and the memory (130), The above instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on a first tune code among the plurality of tune codes, the operation mode of at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) is set to a reception mode, Through the above plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821), an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication is received in a receiving mode, Verifying a first parameter associated with the received RF signal, Check whether the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value, An electronic device (101) that causes the operation mode of the at least one antenna to be changed to a transmission mode based on a second tune code different from the first tune code among the plurality of tune codes, based on confirming that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value.

2. In paragraph 1, The above instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), cause the electronic device (101) to: An electronic device (101) that causes an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication to be transmitted in the transmission mode through a first antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) configured to transmit and receive an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication.

3. In any one of paragraphs 1 and 2, The above instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), cause the electronic device (101) to: After transmitting the RF signal in the above transmission mode, the operation mode of the first antenna is changed to the reception mode, An electronic device (101) that causes an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication to be received through the first antenna and the second antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) set to receive an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, Further comprising at least one antenna tuning circuit (441a, 442a, 500) configured to change the impedance and / or structure of at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821), The above memory (130) further stores the first TDD pattern information, The above instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the stored first TDD pattern information, causing RF signals associated with non-terrestrial network communication to be transmitted and received through at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821), The above instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), cause the electronic device (101) to receive, through the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821), at least as part of an operation of receiving an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication in the receiving mode. Transmitting a first tune code among the plurality of stored tune codes to at least one antenna tuning circuit (441a, 442a, 500), An electronic device (101) causing the receiving of RF signals associated with the non-terrestrial network communication through the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), cause the electronic device (101) to: At least as a part of an operation of changing the operation mode of the at least one antenna to the transmission mode based on a second tune code different from the first tune code among the plurality of tune codes, based on verifying that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value, An electronic device (101) that causes the at least one antenna tuning circuit (441a, 442a, 500) to be controlled to change the operating mode of the at least one antenna by transmitting the second tune code to the at least one antenna tuning circuit (441a, 442a, 500).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The electronic device (101) wherein the second tune code is a tune code set so that the first antenna gain of the first antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) in the transmission mode corresponds to the second value.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The above instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260), cause the electronic device (101) to: At least as a part of the operation of receiving an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication based on the first tune code through the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821), An electronic device (101) that causes an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication to be received through a first antenna configured to transmit and receive an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication and a second antenna configured to receive an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821).

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The electronic device (101) wherein the first tune code is a tune code set so that the diversity gains of the first antenna and the second antenna in the receiving mode correspond to a third value.

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, The above first TDD pattern information includes downlink section information and uplink section information, an electronic device (101).

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, An electronic device (101), wherein the first parameter comprises at least one of RSSI, SNR, or RSRP.

11. In the operating method of an electronic device (101), An operation of setting the operation mode of at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) of the electronic device (101) to a reception mode based on a first tune code among the plurality of tune codes stored in the memory (130) of the electronic device (101); An operation of receiving an RF signal associated with non-terrestrial network communication in the receiving mode through the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821); An operation of verifying a first parameter associated with the received RF signal; An operation for checking whether the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value; and An operating method of an electronic device (101), comprising: an operation of changing an operation mode of the at least one antenna to a transmission mode based on a second tune code different from the first tune code among the plurality of tune codes, based on confirming that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value.

12. In paragraph 11, An operating method of an electronic device (101), further comprising: transmitting an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication in the transmission mode through a first antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) configured to transmit and receive an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication.

13. In any one of paragraphs 11 to 12, After transmitting the RF signal in the transmission mode, an operation of changing the operation mode of the first antenna to a reception mode; and An operating method of an electronic device (101), further comprising: receiving an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication through a second antenna configured to receive an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication among the first antenna and the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821).

14. In any one of paragraphs 11 to 13, Based on the first TDD pattern information stored in the above memory (130), the method further includes an operation of transmitting and receiving an RF signal related to non-terrestrial network communication through at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821). An operation of receiving an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication in a receiving mode through the above plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) comprises: An operation of transmitting the first tune code among the plurality of tune codes stored in the memory (130) to at least one antenna tuning circuit (441a, 442a, 500) of the electronic device (101); and An operating method of an electronic device (101), including an operation of receiving an RF signal associated with the non-terrestrial network communication through the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821).

15. In a storage medium storing computer-readable instructions, the instructions, when executed by at least one processor (120, 212, 214, 260) of an electronic device (101), cause the electronic device (101) to perform operations, The above actions are: An operation of setting the operation mode of at least one antenna among the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821) of the electronic device (101) to a reception mode based on a first tune code among the plurality of tune codes stored in the memory (130) of the electronic device (101); An operation of receiving an RF signal associated with non-terrestrial network communication in the receiving mode through the plurality of antennas (197, 242, 244, 246, 441, 442, 530, 811, 821); An operation of verifying a first parameter associated with the received RF signal; An operation for checking whether the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value; and A storage medium including an operation of changing the operation mode of the at least one antenna to a transmission mode based on a second tune code different from the first tune code among the plurality of tune codes, based on confirming that the value of the first parameter exceeds the first value.

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