Electronic device for adaptively changing power supply circuit connected to power amplifier for transmission power of signal

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may comprise a first antenna. The electronic device may comprise a second antenna. The electronic device may comprise a power supply circuit including a first power supply circuit and a second power supply circuit. The electronic device may comprise a first front end module (FEM) including a power amplifier (PA) connected to the first power supply circuit and connectable to the second power supply circuit. The electronic device may comprise a second FEM including a PA connected to the second power supply circuit and connectable to the first power supply circuit. The electronic device may comprise at least one processor including a processing circuit.

Description

An electronic device that adaptively changes the power supply circuit connected to a power amplifier for transmitting a signal.

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device that adaptively changes a power supply circuit connected to a power amplifier (PA) for transmitting power of a signal.

[0002] An electronic device may include front end modules (FEMs) for transmitting or receiving signals on various frequencies, respectively. For example, each of the FEMs may include a power amplifier (PA) for transmitting power of a signal to be transmitted through each of the antennas connected to each of the FEMs. The PA may obtain the transmitting power based on a voltage from a power supply circuit.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a first antenna. The electronic device may include a second antenna. The electronic device may include a power supply circuit comprising a first power supply circuit and a second power supply circuit. The electronic device may include a first front end module (FEM) including a power amplifier (PA) connected to the first power supply circuit and connectable to the second power supply circuit. The electronic device may include a second FEM including a PA connected to the second power supply circuit and connectable to the first power supply circuit. The electronic device may include a processor. The processor may be configured to control (or cause) the power supply circuit to disconnect the PA in the first FEM from the second power supply circuit to transmit a signal with a transmit power obtained using the PA in the first FEM, which operates based on a voltage from the first power supply circuit via the first antenna. The processor may be configured to control (or cause) the power supply circuit to disconnect the PA in the second FEM from the first power supply circuit to transmit a signal with a transmit power obtained by using the PA in the second FEM, which operates based on a voltage from the second power supply circuit via the second antenna. The processor may be configured to control (or cause) the power supply circuit to connect the PA in the second FEM to the first power supply circuit, to transmit a signal with a transmit power obtained by using the PA in the second FEM, which operates based on a voltage from the first power supply circuit among the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit, via the second antenna.

[0005] An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a first antenna. The electronic device may include a second antenna. The electronic device may include a power supply circuit including a first power supply circuit and a second power supply circuit. The electronic device may include a first front end module (FEM) connected to the first power supply circuit and including a power amplifier (PA) connectable to the second power supply circuit. The electronic device may include a second FEM connected to the second power supply circuit and including a PA connectable to the first power supply circuit. The electronic device may include a processor. The processor may be configured to transmit a signal through the second antenna using the PA within the second FEM while a signal is transmitted through the first antenna using the PA within the first FEM by activating the first power supply circuit connected to the PA within the first FEM and disconnected from the PA within the second FEM and the second power supply circuit connected to the PA within the second FEM and disconnected from the PA within the first FEM. The processor may be configured to transmit a signal through the second antenna using the PA within the second FEM by activating the first power supply circuit connected to the PA within the first FEM and disconnected from the PA within the second FEM and deactivating the second power supply circuit connected to the PA within the first FEM and disconnected from the PA within the second FEM.

[0006] Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary power supply module including a switch module and power supply circuits.

[0007] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary electronic device including a power supply module including a single pole single throw (SPST) switch and power supply circuits.

[0008] Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary electronic device including a power supply module including two SPST switches and power supply circuits.

[0009] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary electronic device including a power supply module including a double pole double throw (DPDT) switch and power supply circuits.

[0010] FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0011] An electronic device may include a power supply module for communicating with an external electronic device. The power supply module may be included in the electronic device to provide a voltage to a power amplifier (PA) in a front end module (FEM) (or radio frequency front end (RFFE) (or RF circuit)) of the electronic device, which is used to obtain transmission power of a signal to be transmitted to the external electronic device. For example, the power supply module may include two or more power supply circuits. For example, the power supply module may also be referred to as a power supply, a power supply circuit (or power supply circuitry), a power supply integrated circuit, or a multi-core power modulator.

[0012] Each of the two or more power supply circuits may be configured to provide the voltage to the PA. The voltage may be a supply voltage (e.g., Vcc) for the dynamic range or operation range of the PA. For example, the voltage may be provided to the PA to obtain transmission power for a signal to be transmitted to the external electronic device using the PA.

[0013] As a non-limiting example, the voltage may be acquired, set, or provided based on average power tracking (APT). For example, each of the two or more power supply circuits may be an APT modulator. For example, the APT may be used to reduce unnecessary power consumption by the PA. For example, the APT may be used to dynamically or adaptively change the voltage based on the average output power of the PA. For example, the APT may adaptively change the voltage whenever the average output voltage changes. For example, the APT may be used to set the voltage while the transmit power set or acquired by the PA is within a first range. For example, the APT may be used to set the voltage while the transmit power is within the first range, for example, 18 (dBm) (decibel milliwatt) or less. However, it is not limited to this.

[0014] As a non-limiting example, the voltage may be acquired, set, or provided based on envelope tracking (ET). For example, each of the two or more power supply circuits may be an ET modulator. For example, the ET may be used to address a high peak-to-average power ratio (PAPR) and a high average output power (and / or a wide bandwidth) that the APT cannot address. For example, the ET may be used to dynamically or adaptively change the voltage based on a radio frequency (RF) modulation amplitude (e.g., an instantaneous output voltage) instead of the average output power. For example, the ET may be used to set the voltage while the transmit power set by the PA is within a second range different from the first range. For example, the ET may be used to set the supply voltage while the transmission power is within the second range, for example, greater than 18 (dBm), but is not limited thereto.

[0015] Each of the two or more power supply circuits may be referred to as a power modulator or a power supply.

[0016] For example, the power supply module may include a switch module (e.g., including at least one switch). As another example, the power supply module may be connected to the switch module located outside the power supply module. For example, the two or more power supply circuits may include a first power supply circuit and a second power supply circuit. For example, the first power supply circuit may include a power modulator, an ET modulator, or an APT modulator, and the second power supply circuit may include a power modulator, an ET modulator, or an APT modulator.

[0017] As a non-limiting example, the first power supply circuit may be connected to a PA within a first FEM, and the second power supply circuit may be connected to a PA within a second FEM. As a non-limiting example, the first power supply circuit may be connectable to the PA within the second FEM, and the second power supply circuit may be connectable to the PA within the first FEM. For example, the switch module may be utilized to connect the first power supply circuit to the PA within the second FEM, or to disconnect the first power supply circuit from the PA within the second FEM. For example, the switch module may be utilized to connect the second power supply circuit to the PA within the first FEM, or to disconnect the second power supply circuit from the PA within the first FEM. For example, the switch module for such connection and such disconnection may support various transmissions within a wireless environment (as exemplified in more detail below). The power supply module, which includes the switch module, the first power supply circuit, and the second power supply circuit, can be illustrated in more detail below with reference to FIG. 1.

[0018] Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary power supply module including a switch module and power supply circuits.

[0019] Referring to FIG. 1, the power supply module (100) may include a plurality of power supply circuits, including a first power supply circuit (101) and a second power supply circuit (102). For example, the power supply module (100) may include a plurality of pins (or a plurality of pads) (or a plurality of ports) used for connection to other components (e.g., a plurality of FEMs) of the electronic device. For example, the plurality of pins may include a first pin (106) (or a first pad (106)) (or a first port (106)) and a second pin (107) (or a second pad (107)) (or a second port (107)). Although not shown in FIG. 1, for example, the plurality of pins may be connected to a plurality of PAs (power amplifiers) within the plurality of FEMs. As a non-limiting example, the electronic device may include at least one FEM that is different from the plurality of FEMs. For example, at least one PA within said at least one FEM may be disconnected from the power supply module (100) and connected to some of said plurality of FEMs.

[0020] For example, the power supply module (100) may include a switch module (103) (e.g., including at least one switch). For example, the switch module (103) may be referred to as a switching circuit (103). For example, since the switch module (103) is connected to at least some of the plurality of power supply circuits and to at least some of the plurality of pins, the switch module (103) may be used to connect at least some of the plurality of PAs to at least some of the plurality of power supply circuits or to disconnect at least some of the plurality of PAs from at least some of the plurality of power supply circuits. For example, the switch module (103) may include at least one switch. The at least one switch will be illustrated and described in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 2, 3, and 4.

[0021] For example, the switch module (103) may be connected to each of the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102), and may be connected to a first pin (106) connected to a PA in a first FEM of the electronic device and a second pin (107) connected to a PA in a second FEM of the electronic device.

[0022] For example, the switch module (103) may be configured to connect a first power supply circuit (101) to a first pin (106) under the control of a processor of the electronic device to provide a voltage from the first power supply circuit (101) to the PA within the first FEM. For example, the switch module (103) may be configured to connect a second power supply circuit (102) to a second pin (107) under the control of the processor to provide a voltage from the second power supply circuit (102) to the PA within the second FEM. For example, the switch module (103) may be configured to connect a first power supply circuit (101) to a second pin (107) under the control of the processor to provide the voltage from the first power supply circuit (101) to the PA within the second FEM. For example, the switch module (103) may be further configured to connect the second power supply circuit (102) to the first pin (106) under control of the processor to provide the voltage from the second power supply circuit (102) to the PA within the first FEM.

[0023] For example, the switch module (103) may be configured to disconnect the PA within the second FEM from the first power supply circuit (101) under the control of the processor. For example, providing the voltage from the first power supply circuit (101) to the PA within the second FEM may be interrupted by disconnecting the PA within the second FEM from the first power supply circuit (101). For example, the switch module (103) may further be configured to disconnect the PA within the first FEM from the second power supply circuit (102) under the control of the processor. For example, providing the voltage from the second power supply circuit (102) to the PA within the first FEM may be interrupted by disconnecting the PA within the first FEM from the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the switch module (103) may be further configured to disconnect the PA within the first FEM from the first power supply circuit (101) under the control of the processor. For example, providing the voltage from the first power supply circuit (101) to the PA within the first FEM may be interrupted by disconnecting the PA within the first FEM from the first power supply circuit (101). For example, the switch module (103) may be further configured to disconnect the PA within the second FEM from the second power supply circuit (102) under the control of the processor. For example, providing the voltage from the second power supply circuit (102) to the PA within the second FEM may be interrupted by disconnecting the PA within the second FEM from the second power supply circuit (102).

[0024] Although Fig. 1 illustrates an example in which the switch module (103) includes four ports (or terminals), this is merely for convenience of explanation. The switch module (103) may be implemented in various ways. For example, the switch module (103) may be implemented as a single pole single throw (SPST) switch. A power supply module including the SPST switch may be exemplified in the description of Fig. 2. As another example, the switch module (103) may be implemented as two SPST switches. A power supply module including the two SPST switches may be exemplified in the description of Fig. 3. As another example, the switch module (103) may be implemented as a double pole double throw (DPDT) switch. A power supply module including the DPDT switch may be exemplified in the description of Fig. 4.

[0025] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary electronic device including a power supply module including a single pole single throw (SPST) switch and power supply circuits.

[0026] Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device (200) may be one of various types of mobile devices, such as, for example, and without limitation, smartphones having various form factors (e.g., bar-type smartphones, foldable-type smartphones, or rollable-type smartphones), tablets, wearable devices, laptop computers, cellular phones, and other similar computing devices. The components, their relationships, and their functions depicted in FIG. 2 are exemplary only and do not limit the implementations described or claimed within the present disclosure. The electronic device (200) may be referred to as a user device or a multi-function device.

[0027] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include components including a processor (201) (e.g., including a processing circuit), a power supply module (100-1) (e.g., including a power supply circuit), a first FEM (211), a second FEM (212), a third FEM (213), a fourth FEM (214), a first antenna (291), a second antenna (292), a third antenna (293), and / or a fourth antenna (294). The components are merely exemplary. For example, the electronic device (200) may include other components (e.g., a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), an audio processing circuit, an input / output (IO) interface, or a memory that includes one or more storage media (or devices) and stores instructions executable by the processor (201). For example, some components (e.g., the third FEM (213), the fourth FEM (214), the third antenna (293), and the fourth antenna (294)) may be omitted from the electronic device (200).

[0028] The processor (201) may include one or more processing circuits. The processor (201) may include, for example, various processing circuits and / or multiple processors. For example, as used herein, including in the claims, the term "processor" including at least one processor may include various processing circuits. One or more of the at least one processor may be configured to perform the various functions described herein, individually and / or collectively, in a distributed manner. As used herein, where "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" are configured to perform various functions, these terms encompass, for example, without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the described functions and other processor(s) perform other parts of the described functions, and situations where a single processor performs all of the described functions. Furthermore, the at least one processor may include a combination of processors that variously perform the described / disclosed functions, for example, in a distributed manner. The at least one processor may execute program instructions to perform or accomplish various functions. For example, the processor (201) may be implemented as one or more IC (integrated circuit) chips and may perform various data processing operations. For example, the processor (201) may be implemented as a SoC (system in chip) (e.g., a single chip or chipset).For example, the processor (201) may include subcomponents including a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a display controller, a memory controller, a storage controller, a communication processor (CP), and / or a sensor interface. The subcomponents are merely exemplary. For example, the processor (201) may further include other subcomponents. For example, some subcomponents may be omitted from the processor (201). For example, the processor (201) may include at least a portion of the processor (520) of FIG. 5 or may correspond to at least a portion of the processor (520) of FIG. 5.

[0029] For example, the processor (201) may generate or obtain one or more signals (e.g., signal (281), signal (282), signal (283), and / or signal (284)) to be transmitted via at least some of the plurality of antennas including the first antenna (291) through the fourth antenna (294). For example, the one or more signals may be provided from the processor (201) to at least some of the plurality of FEMs including the first FEM (211) through the fourth FEM (214). For example, the one or more signals may be provided from the processor (201) to at least some of the plurality of FEMs via at least one other component of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)).

[0030] For example, the processor (201) may provide a control signal (270) to the power supply module (100-1) to control or cause the power supply module (100-1). For example, the processor (201) may provide a control signal (271) to the first FEM (211) (or a control circuit (231) of the first FEM (211)) to control or cause the first FEM (211). For example, the processor (201) may provide a control signal (272) to the second FEM (212) (or a control circuit (232) of the second FEM (212)) to control or cause the second FEM (212). For example, the processor (201) may provide a control signal (273) to the third FEM (213) (or a control circuit (233) of the third FEM (213)) to control or cause the third FEM (213). For example, the processor (201) may provide a control signal (274) to the fourth FEM (214) (or a control circuit (234) of the fourth FEM (214)) to control or cause the fourth FEM (214). As a non-limiting example, the control signals (271) to (274) may be implemented as one (a) (or a single) control signal.

[0031] For example, the power supply module (100-1) may include a first power supply circuit (101), a second power supply circuit (102), a switch (203) which is a switch module (103) implemented as an SPST switch, a first pin (106) connected to a PA (221), and a second pin (107) connected to a PA (222). For example, the switch (203) may include a first terminal (203-1) connected to a first path (251) from the first power supply circuit (101) to the first pin (106) and a second terminal (203-2) connected to a second path (252) from the second power supply circuit (102) to the second pin (107). For example, the switch (203) may be in a first state that disconnects the first terminal (203-1) from the second terminal (203-2) or a second state that connects the first terminal (203-1) to the second terminal (203-2).

[0032] For example, each of the plurality of FEMs including the first FEM (211) to the fourth FEM (214) may include a PA and a control circuit. For example, the first FEM (211) may include a PA (221) and a control circuit (231), the second FEM (212) may include a PA (222) and a control circuit (232), the third FEM (213) may include a PA (223) and a control circuit (233), and the fourth FEM (214) may include a PA (224) and a control circuit (234). For example, the third FEM (213) may further include a switch (243).

[0033] For example, a first FEM (211) may be used to transmit and receive a signal (281) on a frequency lower than 1 (GHz) (giga hertz) through a first antenna (291), a second FEM (212) may be used to transmit and receive a signal (282) on a frequency higher than or equal to 1 (GHz) and lower than 7.125 (GHz) through a second antenna (292), a third FEM (213) may be used to transmit and receive a signal (283) on a frequency higher than or equal to 24 (GHz) and lower than 71 (GHz) through a third antenna (293), and a fourth FEM (214) may be used to transmit and receive a signal (284) on a frequency lower than 2.3 (GHz) through a fourth antenna (294).

[0034] For example, the PA (221) may be electrically connected to the first power supply circuit (101). For example, the PA (221) may be electrically connectable to the second power supply circuit (102) via the switch (203). For example, the connection between the first power supply circuit (101) and the PA (221) may be maintained independent of (or from) (or regardless of) whether the PA (221) is connected to the second power supply circuit (102).

[0035] For example, the PA (222) may be electrically connected to the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the PA (222) may be electrically connectable to the first power supply circuit (101) via the switch (203). For example, the connection between the second power supply circuit (102) and the PA (222) may be maintained independently (or irrespective) of whether the PA (222) is connected to the first power supply circuit (101).

[0036] For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-1) to disconnect the PA (221) from the second power supply circuit (102) to transmit a signal (281) with the transmission power obtained by using the PA (221) operating based on the voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) via the first antenna (291). For example, the processor (201) may disconnect the PA (221) from the second power supply circuit (102) by disconnecting the first terminal (203-1) of the switch (203) and the second terminal (203-2) of the switch (203) based on providing the control signal (270) indicating the first state to the power supply module (100-1).

[0037] For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-1) to disconnect the PA (222) from the first power supply circuit (101) to transmit a signal (282) with the transmission power obtained by using the PA (222) operating based on the voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) via the second antenna (292). For example, the processor (201) may electrically disconnect the PA (222) from the first power supply circuit (101) by disconnecting the second terminal (203-2) of the switch (203) from the first terminal (203-1) of the switch (203) based on providing the control signal (270) indicating the first state to the power supply module (100-1).

[0038] For example, since the second power supply circuit (102) is disconnected from the PA (221) and the first power supply circuit (101) is disconnected from the PA (222) by disconnecting the second terminal (203-2) of the switch (203) from the first terminal (203-1) of the switch (203), the signal (281) can be transmitted through the first antenna (291) while the signal (282) is transmitted. For example, the electronic device (200) can support dual connectivity (e.g., EN-DC (E-UTRA (evolved UMTS (universal mobile telecommunication system) terrestrial radio access) NR (new radio) DC (dual connectivity)) and / or NE-DC (NR E-UTRA DC)) by including the power supply module (100-1) including the switch (203).

[0039] For example, since the second power supply circuit (102) is disconnected from the PA (221) and the first power supply circuit (101) is disconnected from the PA (222) by disconnecting the second terminal (203-2) of the switch (203) from the first terminal (203-1) of the switch (203), the signal (284) can be transmitted through the fourth antenna (294) while the signal (281) (or signal (282)) is being transmitted.

[0040] For example, the processor (201) may provide a control signal (273) to the control circuit (233) indicating to connect the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) to the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) and to disconnect the first terminal (243-1) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) to transmit the signal (284) while the signal (281) is being transmitted. For example, a voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) may be provided to the PA (224) via the switch (243) in a state that connects the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) to the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) and disconnects the first terminal (243-1) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243). For example, a signal (284) may be transmitted via the fourth antenna (294) with a transmission power obtained using the PA (224) operating based on the voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) while the signal (281) is being transmitted. For example, transmitting the signal (282) may be disabled while the signals (281) and (284) are being transmitted.

[0041] For example, the processor (201) may provide a control signal (273) to the control circuit (233) indicating to connect the first terminal (243-1) of the switch (243) to the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) and to disconnect the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) to transmit the signal (284) while the signal (282) is being transmitted. For example, a voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) may be provided to the PA (224) via the switch (243) in a state that connects the first terminal (243-1) of the switch (243) to the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) and disconnects the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243). For example, a signal (284) may be transmitted via the fourth antenna (294) with a transmission power obtained using the PA (224) operating based on the voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) while the signal (282) is being transmitted. For example, transmitting the signal (281) may be disabled while the signals (282) and (284) are being transmitted.

[0042] For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-1) to electrically connect the PA (222) to the first power supply circuit (101) to transmit a signal (282) with the transmission power obtained by using the PA (222) that operates based on the voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) among the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) through the second antenna (292). For example, the processor (201) may electrically connect the PA (222) to the first power supply circuit (101) by connecting the second terminal (203-2) of the switch (203) to the first terminal (203-1) of the switch (203) based on providing the control signal (270) indicating the second state to the power supply module (100-1).

[0043] For example, the processor (201) can disable transmitting the signal (281) through the first antenna (291) while the second terminal (203-2) is connected to the first terminal (203-1) and the signal (282) is transmitted through the second antenna (292) based on the voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) among the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the processor (201) can disable transmitting the signal (281) through the first antenna (291) by refraining from (or ceasing to) acquire (or generate) the signal (281) or by refraining from (or ceasing to) provide the signal (281) to the PA (221). For example, the processor (201) can disable transmission of the signal (281) via the first antenna (291) by providing a control signal (271) indicating to the control circuit (231) to disable the PA (221).

[0044] For example, if the electronic device (200) further includes a third FEM (213), a fourth FEM (214), a third antenna (293), and a fourth antenna (294), the processor (201) may disable transmitting the signal (283) through the third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting the signal (284) through the fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) while the second terminal (203-2) is connected to the first terminal (203-1) and the signal (282) is transmitted through the second antenna (292) based on the voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) among the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the processor (201) may disable transmitting the signal (283) via the third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting the signal (284) via the fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) based on providing the control signal (273) indicating to the control circuit (233) to disconnect the first terminal (243-1) (or the first terminal (243-1) and the second terminal (243-2)) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243). For example, the processor (201) can disable transmitting a signal (283) through a third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting a signal (284) through a fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) based on providing a control signal (273) indicating to the control circuit (233) to disable the PA (223) and providing a control signal (274) indicating to the control circuit (234) to disable the PA (224).For example, the processor (201) may disable transmitting the signal (283) via the third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting the signal (284) via the fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) by refraining from acquiring the signal (283) and the signal (284), respectively, or by refraining from providing the signal (283) and the signal (284) to the third FEM (213) and the fourth FEM (214), respectively.

[0045] For example, the processor (201) may control or cause the power supply module (100-1) to disable the second power supply circuit (102) while the second terminal (203-2) is connected to the first terminal (203-1) and the signal (282) is transmitted through the second antenna (292) based on the voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) among the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-1) to disable the second power supply circuit (102) by providing the power supply module (100-1) with a control signal (270) indicating to turn off the second power supply circuit (102).

[0046] As a non-limiting example, the capability of the first power supply circuit (101) may be different from the capability of the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the first power supply circuit (101) may be an ET modulator that supports both providing a voltage (Vcc1) based on the ET and providing a voltage (Vcc1) based on the APT, and the second power supply circuit (102) may be an APT modulator that only supports providing a voltage (Vcc2) based on the APT. For example, the bandwidth of a signal transmitted using the first power supply circuit (101) may be wider than the bandwidth of a signal transmitted using the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the maximum transmit power that can be obtained using the first power supply circuit (101) may be higher than the maximum transmit power that can be obtained using the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the electronic device (200) can obtain a higher transmission power by using the PA (222) based on the voltage (Vcc1) than the transmission power obtained by using the PA (222) based on the voltage (Vcc2) by including the power supply module (100-1) including the switch (203). For example, the electronic device (200) can provide diversity of transmission power by including the power supply module (100-1) including the switch (203).

[0047] As a non-limiting example, since the PA (222) obtains the voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) as well as the voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102), the electronic device (200) can transmit the signal (282) via the second antenna (292) even if the path from the second power supply circuit (102) to the PA (222) is at least partially broken.

[0048] For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-1) to connect the PA (221) to the second power supply circuit (102) to transmit a signal (281) with the transmission power obtained by using the PA (221) that operates based on the voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) among the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) through the first antenna (291). For example, the processor (201) may connect the PA (221) to the second power supply circuit (102) by connecting the second terminal (203-2) of the switch (203) to the first terminal (203-1) of the switch (203) based on providing the control signal (270) indicating the second state to the power supply module (100-1).

[0049] For example, the processor (201) can disable transmitting the signal (282) via the second antenna (292) while the second terminal (203-2) is connected to the first terminal (203-1) and the signal (281) is transmitted via the first antenna (291) based on a voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) among the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the processor (201) can disable transmitting the signal (282) via the second antenna (292) by refraining from (or ceasing to) acquire (or generate) the signal (282) or by refraining from (or ceasing to) provide the signal (282) to the PA (222). For example, the processor (201) can disable transmission of the signal (282) via the second antenna (292) by providing a control signal (272) indicating to the control circuit (232) to disable the PA (222).

[0050] For example, if the electronic device (200) further includes a third FEM (213), a fourth FEM (214), a third antenna (293), and a fourth antenna (294), the processor (201) may disable transmitting the signal (283) through the third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting the signal (284) through the fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) while the second terminal (203-2) is connected to the first terminal (203-1) and the signal (281) is transmitted through the first antenna (291) based on the voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) among the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the processor (201) may disable transmitting a signal (283) via a third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting a signal (284) via a fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) based on providing a control signal (273) indicating to the control circuit (233) to disconnect the first terminal (243-1) and the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243). For example, the processor (201) can disable transmitting a signal (283) through a third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting a signal (284) through a fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) based on providing a control signal (273) indicating to the control circuit (233) to disable the PA (223) and providing a control signal (274) indicating to the control circuit (234) to disable the PA (224).For example, the processor (201) may disable transmitting the signal (283) via the third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting the signal (284) via the fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) by refraining from acquiring the signal (283) and the signal (284), respectively, or by refraining from providing the signal (283) and the signal (284) to the third FEM (213) and the fourth FEM (214), respectively.

[0051] For example, the processor (201) may control or cause the power supply module (100-1) to disable the first power supply circuit (101) while the second terminal (203-2) is connected to the first terminal (203-1) and the signal (281) is transmitted through the first antenna (291) based on the voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) among the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-1) to disable the first power supply circuit (101) by providing the power supply module (100-1) with a control signal (270) indicating to turn off the first power supply circuit (101).

[0052] As a non-limiting example, since the PA (221) obtains voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) as well as voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102), the electronic device (200) can transmit signal (281) via the first antenna (291) even if the path from the first power supply circuit (101) to the PA (221) is at least partially broken.

[0053] For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-1) to connect the PA (222) to the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) to transmit a signal (282) with a transmission power obtained by using the PA (222) that operates based on a voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) and a voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) that is the same as the voltage (Vcc1) (or voltages from the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102)) through the second antenna (292). For example, the processor (201) may connect the second terminal (203-2) of the switch (203) to the first terminal (203-1) of the switch (203) based on providing the power supply module (100-1) with a control signal (270) indicating the second state and activating both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102).

[0054] For example, the processor (201) may disable transmitting the signal (281) via the first antenna (291) while the second terminal (203-2) is connected to the first terminal (203-1) and the signal (282) is transmitted via the second antenna (292) based on the voltage from the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the processor (201) may disable transmitting the signal (281) via the first antenna (291) by refraining from (or ceasing to) acquire (or generate) the signal (281) or by refraining from (or ceasing to) provide the signal (281) to the PA (221). For example, the processor (201) can disable transmission of the signal (281) via the first antenna (291) by providing a control signal (271) indicating to the control circuit (231) to disable the PA (221).

[0055] For example, if the electronic device (200) further includes a third FEM (213), a fourth FEM (214), a third antenna (293), and a fourth antenna (294), the processor (201) can disable transmitting the signal (283) through the third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting the signal (284) through the fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) while the second terminal (203-2) is connected to the first terminal (203-1) and the signal (282) is transmitted through the second antenna (292) based on the voltage from both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the processor (201) may disable transmitting the signal (283) via the third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting the signal (284) via the fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) based on providing the control signal (273) indicating to the control circuit (233) to disconnect the first terminal (243-1) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) and to disconnect the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243). For example, the processor (201) can disable transmitting a signal (283) through a third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting a signal (284) through a fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) based on providing a control signal (273) indicating to the control circuit (233) to disable the PA (223) and providing a control signal (274) indicating to the control circuit (234) to disable the PA (224).For example, the processor (201) may disable transmitting the signal (283) via the third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting the signal (284) via the fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) by refraining from acquiring the signal (283) and the signal (284), respectively, or by refraining from providing the signal (283) and the signal (284) to the third FEM (213) and the fourth FEM (214), respectively.

[0056] As a non-limiting example, the transmission power of the signal (282) transmitted through the second antenna (292) using both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) may correspond to power class 2 (e.g., 26 (dBm) (tolerance: +2 / -3 (dBm)) or power class 1.5 (e.g., 29 (dBm) (tolerance: +2 / -3 (dBm)) of the communication standard. For example, since the intensity of the current used (or consumed) to obtain the transmission power corresponding to power class 2 or power class 1.5 is higher than the maximum amount of current that can be obtained from the power supply circuit of one (a) (or any one) of the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102), the processor (201) supplies the first power to the PA (222) using the switch (203). Both the circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) can be connected in parallel.

[0057] As a non-limiting example, when a signal (282) is transmitted to a satellite via a second antenna (292) using both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102), the magnitude of the current used to obtain the transmission power of the signal (282) may be higher than the maximum magnitude of the current that can be obtained from the power supply circuit of one (a) (or any one) of the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the processor (201) may electrically connect both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) in parallel to the PA (222) using the switch (203) to obtain the transmission power of the signal (282). For example, the electronic device (200) may transmit a signal with a higher transmission power by including the power supply module (100-1) including the switch (203).

[0058] For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-1) to connect the PA (222) to the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) to transmit a signal (281) with a transmission power obtained by using the PA (221) that operates based on a voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) and a voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) that is the same as the voltage (Vcc1) (or voltages from the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102)) through the first antenna (291). For example, the processor (201) may connect the second terminal (203-2) of the switch (203) to the first terminal (203-1) of the switch (203) based on providing the power supply module (100-1) with a control signal (270) indicating the second state and activating both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102).

[0059] For example, the processor (201) may disable transmitting the signal (282) via the second antenna (292) while the second terminal (203-2) is connected to the first terminal (203-1) and the signal (281) is transmitted via the first antenna (291) based on the voltage from the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the processor (201) may disable transmitting the signal (282) via the second antenna (292) by refraining from (or ceasing to) acquire (or generate) the signal (282) or refraining from (or ceasing to) provide the signal (282) to the PA (222). For example, the processor (201) can disable transmission of the signal (282) via the second antenna (292) by providing a control signal (272) indicating to the control circuit (232) to disable the PA (222).

[0060] For example, if the electronic device (200) further includes a third FEM (213), a fourth FEM (214), a third antenna (293), and a fourth antenna (294), the processor (201) can disable transmitting the signal (283) through the third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting the signal (284) through the fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) while the second terminal (203-2) is connected to the first terminal (203-1) and the signal (282) is transmitted through the second antenna (292) based on the voltage from both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the processor (201) may disable transmitting the signal (283) via the third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting the signal (284) via the fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) based on providing the control signal (273) indicating to the control circuit (233) to disconnect the first terminal (243-1) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) and to disconnect the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243). For example, the processor (201) can disable transmitting a signal (283) through a third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting a signal (284) through a fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) based on providing a control signal (273) indicating to the control circuit (233) to disable the PA (223) and providing a control signal (274) indicating to the control circuit (234) to disable the PA (224).For example, the processor (201) may disable transmitting the signal (283) via the third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting the signal (284) via the fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) by refraining from acquiring the signal (283) and the signal (284), respectively, or by refraining from providing the signal (283) and the signal (284) to the third FEM (213) and the fourth FEM (214), respectively.

[0061] As a non-limiting example, the transmission power of the signal (281) transmitted through the first antenna (291) using both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) may correspond to power class 2 (e.g., 26 (dBm) (tolerance: +2 / -3 (dBm)) or power class 1.5 (e.g., 29 (dBm) (tolerance: +2 / -3 (dBm)) of the communication standard. For example, since the intensity of the current used (or consumed) to obtain the transmission power corresponding to power class 2 or power class 1.5 is higher than the maximum amount of current that can be obtained from the power supply circuit of one (a) (or any one) of the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102), the processor (201) supplies the first power to the PA (221) using the switch (203). Both the circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) can be electrically connected in parallel.

[0062] As a non-limiting example, when a signal (281) is transmitted to a satellite via a first antenna (291) using both a first power supply circuit (101) and a second power supply circuit (102), the magnitude of the current used to obtain the transmission power of the signal (281) may be higher than the maximum magnitude of the current that can be obtained from the power supply circuit of one (a) (or any one) of the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the processor (201) may connect both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) in parallel to the PA (221) using the switch (203) to obtain the transmission power of the signal (281). For example, the electronic device (200) may transmit a signal with a higher transmission power by including a power supply module (100-1) including the switch (203).

[0063] As described above, the electronic device (200) can provide transmission according to dual connection, transmission of a signal having higher transmission power, and diversity of transmission power by using the power supply module (100-1) including the switch (203).

[0064] Although FIG. 2 illustrates an example in which the switch (203) is located within the power supply module (100-1), the switch (203) may be located outside the power supply module (100-1). For example, a first terminal (203-1) of the switch (203) located outside the power supply module (100-1) may be connected to a first pin (106), and a second terminal (203-2) of the switch (203) located outside the power supply module (100-1) may be connected to a second pin (107). For example, the processor (201) may control the switch (203) located outside the power supply module (100-1) according to the operations exemplified above.

[0065] Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary electronic device including a power supply module including two SPST switches and power supply circuits.

[0066] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (300) may include a power supply module (100-2) including a first pin (106), a second pin (107), a third pin (308), a first power supply circuit (101), a second power supply circuit (102), a switch (303), and a switch (304), instead of a power supply module (100-1) including a switch (203), a first pin (106), a second pin (107), a first power supply circuit (101), and a second power supply circuit (102). For example, the switch (303) and the switch (304) may be included within the switch module (103). For example, the electronic device (300) may include a second FEM (212) further including a switch (342).

[0067] For example, the second pin (107) of the power supply module (100-2) may be connected to the second terminal (342-2) of the switch (342), unlike the second pin (107) of the power supply module (100-1). For example, the third pin (308) of the power supply module (100-2) may be connected to the third terminal (342-3) of the switch (342).

[0068] For example, a switch (303) of a power supply module (100-2) may include a first terminal (303-1) connected to a first path (251) from a first power supply circuit (101) to a first pin (106) and a second terminal (303-2) connected to the first terminal (304-1) of the switch (304) (or connected to a third path (353)). For example, the switch (303) may be in a first state that disconnects the second terminal (303-2) from the first terminal (303-1) or a second state that connects the second terminal (303-2) to the first terminal (303-1).

[0069] For example, a switch (304) of a power supply module (100-2) may include a first terminal (304-1) connected to a second terminal (303-2) of the switch (303) (or connected to a third path (353)) and a second terminal (304-2) connected to a second path (252) from the second power supply circuit (102) to the second pin (107). For example, the switch (304) may be in a first state that disconnects the second terminal (304-2) from the first terminal (304-1) or a second state that connects the second terminal (304-2) to the first terminal (304-1).

[0070] For example, PA (221) can be connected to the first power supply circuit (101).

[0071] For example, the PA (222) may be electrically connectable to the second power supply circuit (102) via the switch (324). For example, the PA (222) may be electrically connectable to the first power supply circuit (101) via the switch (303) and the switch (342). For example, the PA (222) may be electrically connectable to both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) via the switch (303), the switch (304), and the switch (342).

[0072] For example, the processor (201) can transmit a signal (281) with transmission power obtained by using the PA (221) that operates based on a voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) via the first antenna (291).

[0073] For example, the processor (201) may control the switch (342) to transmit a signal (282) with a transmission power obtained by using the PA (222) operating based on a voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) via the second antenna (292). For example, the processor (201) may transmit the signal (282) via the second antenna (292) based on providing the control circuit (232) with a control signal (272) indicating to connect the second terminal (342-2) to the first terminal (342-1) and to disconnect the third terminal (342-3) from the first terminal (342-1).

[0074] For example, signal (282) can be transmitted while signal (281) is being transmitted. For example, the electronic device (300) can support dual connectivity.

[0075] For example, the signal (284) can be transmitted while the signal (281) is being transmitted. For example, the processor (201) can provide the control circuit (233) with a control signal (273) indicating to connect the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) to the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) and disconnect the first terminal (243-1) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) to transmit the signal (284) while the signal (281) is being transmitted. For example, a voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) may be provided to the PA (224) via the switch (243) in a state that connects the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) to the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) and disconnects the first terminal (243-1) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243). For example, a signal (284) may be transmitted via the fourth antenna (294) with a transmission power obtained using the PA (224) operating based on the voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) while the signal (281) is being transmitted. For example, transmitting the signal (282) may be disabled while the signals (281) and (284) are being transmitted.

[0076] For example, the signal (284) can be transmitted while the signal (282) is being transmitted. For example, the processor (201) can provide the control circuit (233) with a control signal (273) indicating to connect the first terminal (243-1) of the switch (243) to the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) and disconnect the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) to transmit the signal (284) while the signal (282) is being transmitted. For example, a voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) may be provided to the PA (224) via the switch (243) in a state that connects the first terminal (243-1) of the switch (243) to the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) and disconnects the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243). For example, a signal (284) may be transmitted via the fourth antenna (294) with a transmission power obtained using the PA (224) operating based on the voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) while the signal (282) is being transmitted. For example, transmitting the signal (281) may be disabled while the signals (282) and (284) are being transmitted.

[0077] For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-2) and the second FEM (212) to electrically connect the PA (222) to the first power supply circuit (101) to transmit a signal (282) with transmission power obtained by using the PA (222) that operates based on the voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) among the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) via the second antenna (292). For example, the processor (201) can electrically connect the PA (222) to the first power supply circuit (101) by connecting the second terminal (303-2) of the switch (303) to the first terminal (303-1) of the switch (303) based on providing the power supply module (100-2) with a control signal (270) indicating connecting the second terminal (303-2) to the first terminal (303-1) of the switch (303) and connecting the third terminal (342-3) to the first terminal (342-1) based on providing the control circuit (232) with a control signal (272) indicating connecting the third terminal (342-3) to the first terminal (342-1).

[0078] For example, the processor (201) can disable transmitting the signal (281) via the first antenna (291) while the signal (282) is transmitted via the second antenna (292) based on the voltage (Vcc1). For example, the processor (201) can disable transmitting the signal (281) via the first antenna (291) by refraining from (or ceasing to) acquire (or generate) the signal (281) or by refraining from (or ceasing to) provide the signal (281) to the PA (221). For example, the processor (201) can disable transmitting the signal (281) via the first antenna (291) by providing a control signal (271) to the control circuit (231) indicating to disable the PA (221).

[0079] For example, if the electronic device (200) further includes a third FEM (213), a fourth FEM (214), a third antenna (293), and a fourth antenna (294), the processor (201) can transmit the signal (283) through the third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) or transmit the signal (284) through the fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) while the signal (282) is transmitted through the second antenna (292) based on the voltage (Vcc1). For example, the processor (201) can transmit the signal (283) (or the signal (284)) through the third antenna (293) (or the fourth antenna (294)) with the transmission power obtained by the PA (223) (or the PA (224)) operating based on the voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) while the signal (282) is transmitted through the second antenna (292) based on the voltage (Vcc1) by providing the control signal (273) to the control circuit (233) indicating to connect the second terminal (243-2) to the third terminal (243-3) and to disconnect the first terminal (243-1) from the third terminal (243-3). For example, since the power supply module (100-2) includes two switches (e.g., switch (303) and switch (304)), unlike the power supply module (100-1), it can transmit signal (283) (or signal (284)) while signal (282) is transmitted based on voltage (Vcc1).

[0080] As a non-limiting example, the capability of the first power supply circuit (101) may be different from the capability of the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the first power supply circuit (101) may be an ET modulator that supports both providing a voltage (Vcc1) based on the ET and providing a voltage (Vcc1) based on the APT, and the second power supply circuit (102) may be an APT modulator that only supports providing a voltage (Vcc2) based on the APT. For example, the bandwidth of a signal transmitted using the first power supply circuit (101) may be wider than the bandwidth of a signal transmitted using the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the maximum transmit power that can be obtained using the first power supply circuit (101) may be higher than the maximum transmit power that can be obtained using the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the electronic device (300) can obtain a higher transmission power by using the PA (222) based on the voltage (Vcc1) than the transmission power obtained by using the PA (222) based on the voltage (Vcc2) by including a power supply module (100-2) including a switch (303) and a switch (304). For example, the electronic device (300) can provide diversity of transmission power by including a power supply module (100-2) including a switch (303) and a switch (304).

[0081] As a non-limiting example, since the PA (222) obtains the voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) as well as the voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102), the electronic device (200) can transmit the signal (282) via the second antenna (292) even if the path from the second power supply circuit (102) to the PA (222) is at least partially broken.

[0082] For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-2) and the second FEM (212) to electrically connect the PA (222) to the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) to transmit a signal (282) with a transmission power obtained by using the PA (222) operating based on a voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) and a voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) that is the same as the voltage (Vcc1) (or voltages from the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102)) via the second antenna (292). For example, the processor (201) may connect the PA (222) to both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) based on providing the power supply module (100-2) with a control signal (270) indicating connecting the second terminal (303-2) to the first terminal (303-1) and connecting the second terminal (304-2) to the first terminal (304-1), and providing the control circuit (232) with a control signal (272) indicating connecting the first terminal (342-1) to the third terminal (342-3).

[0083] For example, the processor (201) can disable transmitting the signal (281) via the first antenna (291) while the signal (282) is transmitted via the second antenna (292) based on the voltage from the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the processor (201) can disable transmitting the signal (281) via the first antenna (291) by refraining from (or ceasing to) acquire (or generate) the signal (281) or by refraining from (or ceasing to) provide the signal (281) to the PA (221). For example, the processor (201) can disable transmitting the signal (281) via the first antenna (291) by providing a control signal (271) to the control circuit (231) indicating to disable the PA (221).

[0084] For example, if the electronic device (200) further includes a third FEM (213), a fourth FEM (214), a third antenna (293), and a fourth antenna (294), the processor (201) can disable transmitting the signal (283) through the third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting the signal (284) through the fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) while the signal (282) is transmitted through the second antenna (292) based on the voltage from both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the processor (201) may disable transmitting the signal (283) via the third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting the signal (284) via the fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) based on providing the control signal (273) indicating to the control circuit (233) to disconnect the first terminal (243-1) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) and to disconnect the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243). For example, the processor (201) can disable transmitting a signal (283) through a third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting a signal (284) through a fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) based on providing a control signal (273) indicating to the control circuit (233) to disable the PA (223) and providing a control signal (274) indicating to the control circuit (234) to disable the PA (224).For example, the processor (201) may disable transmitting the signal (283) via the third antenna (293) using the third FEM (213) and transmitting the signal (284) via the fourth antenna (294) using the fourth FEM (214) by refraining from acquiring the signal (283) and the signal (284), respectively, or by refraining from providing the signal (283) and the signal (284) to the third FEM (213) and the fourth FEM (214), respectively.

[0085] As a non-limiting example, the transmission power of the signal (282) transmitted through the second antenna (292) using both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) may correspond to power class 2 (e.g., 26 (dBm) (tolerance: +2 / -3 (dBm)) or power class 1.5 (e.g., 29 (dBm) (tolerance: +2 / -3 (dBm)) of the communication standard. For example, since the intensity of the current used (or consumed) to obtain the transmission power corresponding to power class 2 or power class 1.5 is higher than the maximum amount of current that can be obtained from the power supply circuit of one (a) (or any one) of the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102), the processor (201) may use the switch (303), the switch (304), and the switch (342). Both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) can be connected in parallel to the PA (222).

[0086] As a non-limiting example, when a signal (282) is transmitted to a satellite via a second antenna (292) using both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102), the magnitude of the current used to obtain the transmission power of the signal (282) may be higher than the maximum magnitude of the current that can be obtained from the power supply circuit of one (a) (or any one) of the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102). For example, the processor (201) may electrically connect both the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) in parallel to the PA (222) using the switch (303), the switch (304), and the switch (342) to obtain the transmission power of the signal (282). For example, the electronic device (300) can transmit a signal with higher transmission power by including a power supply module (100-1) including a switch (303), a switch (304), and a second FEM (212) including a switch (342).

[0087] As described above, the electronic device (300) can provide transmission according to dual connection, transmission of a signal having higher transmission power, and diversity of transmission power by using the power supply module (100-2) including the switch (303) and the switch (304) and the second FEM (212) including the switch (342).

[0088] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary electronic device including a power supply module including a double pole double throw (DPDT) switch and power supply circuits.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (400) may include a power supply module (100-1) including a switch (203), a first pin (106), a second pin (107), a first power supply circuit (101), and a second power supply circuit (102), and a power supply module (100-2) including a first pin (106), a second pin (107), a third pin (308), a first power supply circuit (101), a second power supply circuit (102), a switch (303), and a switch (304), and may include a power supply module (100-3) including a first pin (106), a second pin (107), a first power supply circuit (101), a second power supply circuit (102), and a switch (403) which is a switch module (103).

[0090] For example, the switch (403) may include a first terminal (403-1) connected to the first power supply module (101), a second terminal (403-2) connected to the second power supply module (102), a third terminal (403-3) connected to the first pin (106), and a fourth terminal (403-4) connected to the second pin (107).

[0091] For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-3) to disconnect the PA (221) from the second power supply circuit (102) to transmit a signal (281) with a transmission power obtained by using the PA (221) operating based on the voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) via the first antenna (291). For example, the processor (201) may connect the PA (221) to the first power supply circuit (101) and disconnect the PA (221) from the second power supply circuit (102) based on providing the power supply module (100-3) with a control signal (270) indicating to connect the third terminal (403-3) to the first terminal (403-1) and to disconnect the third terminal (403-3) from the second terminal (403-2).

[0092] For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-3) to disconnect the PA (222) from the first power supply circuit (101) to transmit a signal (282) with the transmission power obtained by using the PA (222) operating based on the voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) via the second antenna (292). For example, the processor (201) may disconnect the PA (222) from the first power supply circuit (101) and connect the PA (222) to the second power supply circuit (102) based on providing the power supply module (100-3) with a control signal (270) indicating to disconnect the fourth terminal (403-4) from the first terminal (403-1) and connect the fourth terminal (403-4) to the second terminal (403-2).

[0093] For example, signal (282) can be transmitted while signal (281) is being transmitted. For example, the electronic device (400) can support dual connection by including a power supply module (100-3) including a switch (403).

[0094] For example, the signal (284) can be transmitted while the signal (281) is being transmitted. For example, the processor (201) can provide a control signal (273) to the control circuit (233) indicating to connect the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) to the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) and disconnect the first terminal (243-1) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) to transmit the signal (284) while the signal (281) is being transmitted, and can provide a control signal (270) to the power supply module (100-3) indicating to connect the fourth terminal (403-4) to the second terminal (403-2). For example, a voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) may be provided to the PA (224) via the switch (243) in a state that connects the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) to the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) and disconnects the first terminal (243-1) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243). For example, a signal (284) may be transmitted via the fourth antenna (294) with a transmission power obtained using the PA (224) operating based on the voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) while the signal (281) is being transmitted. For example, transmitting the signal (282) may be disabled while the signals (281) and (284) are being transmitted.

[0095] For example, the signal (284) can be transmitted while the signal (282) is being transmitted. For example, the processor (201) can provide a control signal (273) to the control circuit (233) indicating to connect the first terminal (243-1) of the switch (243) to the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) and to disconnect the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) to transmit the signal (284) while the signal (282) is being transmitted, and can provide a control signal (270) to the power supply module (100-3) indicating to connect the third terminal (403-3) to the first terminal (403-1). For example, a voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) may be provided to the PA (224) via the switch (243) in a state that connects the first terminal (243-1) of the switch (243) to the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243) and disconnects the second terminal (243-2) of the switch (243) from the third terminal (243-3) of the switch (243). For example, a signal (284) may be transmitted via the fourth antenna (294) with a transmission power obtained using the PA (224) operating based on the voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (102) while the signal (282) is being transmitted. For example, transmitting the signal (281) may be disabled while the signals (282) and (284) are being transmitted.

[0096] For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-3) to connect the PA (222) to the first power supply circuit (101) to transmit a signal (282) with the transmission power obtained by using the PA (222) that operates based on the voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) among the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) via the second antenna (292). For example, the processor (201) may electrically connect the PA (222) to the first power supply circuit (101) based on providing the power supply module (100-3) with a control signal (270) indicating connecting the fourth terminal (403-4) to the first terminal (403-1) and disconnecting the fourth terminal (403-4) from the second terminal (403-2).

[0097] For example, the processor (201) may transmit a signal (284) while the signal (282) is transmitted based on the voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101), based on providing a control signal (270) to the power supply module (100-3) indicating further connecting the third terminal (403-3) to the second terminal (403-2) and providing a control signal (273) to the control circuit (233) indicating connecting the third terminal (243-3) to the first terminal (243-1) and disconnecting the third terminal (243-3) from the second terminal (243-2).

[0098] For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-3) to electrically connect the PA (221) to the second power supply circuit (102) to transmit a signal (281) with the transmission power obtained by using the PA (221) that operates based on the voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) among the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) via the first antenna (291). For example, the processor (201) may connect the PA (221) to the second power supply circuit (102) based on providing the power supply module (100-3) with a control signal (270) indicating to connect the third terminal (403-3) to the second terminal (403-2) and to disconnect the third terminal (403-3) from the first terminal (403-1).

[0099] For example, the processor (201) may transmit a signal (284) while the signal (281) is transmitted based on the voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102), based on providing a control signal (270) to the power supply module (100-3) indicating further connecting the fourth terminal (403-4) to the first terminal (403-1), and providing a control signal (273) to the control circuit (233) indicating connecting the third terminal (243-3) to the second terminal (243-2) and disconnecting the third terminal (243-3) from the first terminal (243-1).

[0100] For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-3) to connect the PA (222) to the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) to transmit a signal (282) with a transmission power obtained by using the PA (222) operating based on a voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) and a voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) that is the same as the voltage (Vcc1) (or voltages from the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102)) via the second antenna (292). For example, the processor (201) may transmit a signal (282) based on providing a control signal (270) to the power supply module (100-3) indicating connecting a fourth terminal (403-4) to the first terminal (403-1) and connecting a fourth terminal (403-4) to the second terminal (403-2). For example, transmission of signals (281), (283), and (284) may be disabled while signal (282) is transmitted based on the voltages from the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102).

[0101] For example, the processor (201) may control the power supply module (100-3) to connect the PA (221) to the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102) to transmit a signal (281) with a transmission power obtained by using the PA (221) operating based on a voltage (Vcc1) from the first power supply circuit (101) and a voltage (Vcc2) from the second power supply circuit (102) that is the same as the voltage (Vcc1) (or voltages from the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102)) via the first antenna (291). For example, the processor (201) may transmit a signal (281) based on providing a control signal (270) to the power supply module (100-3) indicating connecting a third terminal (403-3) to the first terminal (403-1) and connecting a third terminal (403-3) to the second terminal (403-2). For example, transmission of signals (282), (283), and (284) may be disabled while signal (281) is transmitted based on the voltages from the first power supply circuit (101) and the second power supply circuit (102).

[0102] As described above, the electronic device (400) can provide transmission according to dual connection, transmission of a signal having higher transmission power, and diversity of transmission power by using the power supply module (100-3) including the switch (403).

[0103] The operations exemplified above can be executed by the electronic device of Fig. 5 below.

[0104] FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an electronic device (501) within a network environment (500) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 5 , in the network environment (500), the electronic device (501) may communicate with the electronic device (502) via a first network (598) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (504) or the server (508) via a second network (599) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (501) may communicate with the electronic device (504) via the server (508). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (501) may include a processor (520), a memory (530), an input module (550), an audio output module (555), a display module (560), an audio module (570), a sensor module (576), an interface (577), a connection terminal (578), a haptic module (579), a camera module (580), a power management module (588), a battery (589), a communication module (590), a subscriber identification module (596), or an antenna module (597). In various embodiments, the electronic device (501) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (578)), or may have one or more other components added. In various embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (576), the camera module (580), or the antenna module (597)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (560)).

[0105] The processor (520) may include various processing circuits and / or multiple processors. For example, as used herein, including in the claims, the term "processor" including at least one processor may include various processing circuits. One or more of the at least one processor may be configured to perform the various functions described herein, individually and / or collectively, in a distributed manner. As used herein, where "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" are configured to perform various functions, these terms encompass, for example, without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the described functions and other processor(s) perform other parts of the described functions, and situations where a single processor performs all of the described functions. Furthermore, the at least one processor may include a combination of processors that variously perform the described / disclosed functions, for example, in a distributed manner. The at least one processor may execute program instructions to perform or accomplish various functions. The processor (520) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (540)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (501) connected to the processor (520) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (520) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (576) or a communication module (590)) in a volatile memory (532), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (532), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (534).According to one embodiment, the processor (520) may include a main processor (521) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (523) (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 (521). For example, when the electronic device (501) includes the main processor (521) and the auxiliary processor (523), the auxiliary processor (523) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (521) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (523) may be implemented separately from the main processor (521) or as a part thereof.

[0106] The auxiliary processor (523) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (560), a sensor module (576), or a communication module (590)) of the electronic device (501), for example, on behalf of the main processor (521) while the main processor (521) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (521) while the main processor (521) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (523) (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 (580) or a communication module (590)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (523) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (501) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (508)). 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 artificial intelligence 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 artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0107] The memory (530) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (520) or the sensor module (576)) of the electronic device (501). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (540)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (530) can include a volatile memory (532) or a non-volatile memory (534).

[0108] The program (540) may be stored as software in the memory (530) and may include, for example, an operating system (542), middleware (544), or an application (546).

[0109] The input module (550) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (501) (e.g., a processor (520)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (501). The input module (550) 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).

[0110] The audio output module (555) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (501). The audio output module (555) 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.

[0111] The display module (560) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (501). The display module (560) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (560) 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.

[0112] The audio module (570) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (570) can acquire sound through the input module (550), output sound through the sound output module (555), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (502)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (501).

[0113] The sensor module (576) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (501) 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 (576) 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.

[0114] The interface (577) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (501) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (502)). In one embodiment, the interface (577) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0115] The connection terminal (578) may include a connector through which the electronic device (501) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (502)). In one embodiment, the connection terminal (578) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0116] The haptic module (579) 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 (579) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0117] The camera module (580) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (580) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0118] The power management module (588) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (501). According to one embodiment, the power management module (588) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0119] A battery (589) may power at least one component of the electronic device (501). In one embodiment, the battery (589) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0120] The communication module (590) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (501) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (502), electronic device (504), or server (508)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (590) may operate independently from the processor (520) (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 (590) may include a wireless communication module (592) (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 (594) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Any of these communication modules may communicate with an external electronic device (504) via a first network (598) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (599) (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 may 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 (592) may use subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (596) to verify or authenticate the electronic device (501) within a communication network such as the first network (598) or the second network (599).

[0121] The wireless communication module (592) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimizing terminal power and connecting multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (592) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (592) may 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 (592) may support various requirements specified in the electronic device (501), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (504)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (599)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (592) 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.

[0122] The antenna module (597) 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 (597) may include an antenna including a radiator including a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (597) 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 (598) or the second network (599), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (590). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (590) and the 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 (597).

[0123] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (597) 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.

[0124] 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)).

[0125] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (501) and an external electronic device (504) via a server (508) connected to a second network (599). Each of the external electronic devices (502 or 504) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (501). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (501) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (502, 504, or 508). For example, when the electronic device (501) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (501) 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 (501). The electronic device (501) 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 (501) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (504) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (508) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (504) or the server (508) may be included in the second network (599).The electronic device (501) 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.

[0126] According to an embodiment, an electronic device as described above may include a power supply module including a first antenna, a second antenna, a first power supply circuit, and a second power supply circuit, a first front end module (FEM) including a power amplifier (PA) connected to the first power supply circuit and connectable to the second power supply circuit, a second FEM including a PA connected to the second power supply circuit and connectable to the first power supply circuit, and at least one processor. The at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively configured to control the power supply module to disconnect the PA in the first FEM from the second power supply circuit to transmit a signal with a transmit power obtained by using the PA in the first FEM operating based on a voltage from the first power supply circuit via the first antenna, to control the power supply module to disconnect the PA in the second FEM from the first power supply circuit to transmit a signal with a transmit power obtained by using the PA in the second FEM operating based on a voltage from the second power supply circuit via the second antenna, and to connect the PA in the second FEM to the first power supply circuit to transmit a signal with a transmit power obtained by using the PA in the second FEM operating based on a voltage from the first power supply circuit among the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit via the second antenna.

[0127] For example, the connection between the PA and the first power supply circuit within the first FEM and the connection between the PA and the second power supply circuit within the second FEM can be maintained independently of whether the PA within the second FEM is connected to the first power supply circuit.

[0128] For example, the at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively configured to disable transmitting a signal via the first antenna using the PA within the first FEM while the PA within the second FEM is connected to the first power supply circuit.

[0129] For example, the second power supply circuit may be deactivated while the signal is transmitted with the transmission power obtained using the PA in the second FEM that operates based on the voltage provided from the first power supply circuit among the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit via the second antenna.

[0130] For example, the at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively configured to control the power supply module to connect the PA in the first FEM to the second power supply circuit to transmit a signal with a transmission power obtained by using the PA in the first FEM, the PA operating based on a voltage from the second power supply circuit among the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit via the first antenna.

[0131] For example, the at least one processor may be configured to individually and / or collectively disable transmitting a signal via the second antenna using the PA within the second FEM while the PA within the first FEM is connected to the second power supply circuit.

[0132] For example, the first power supply circuit may be deactivated while the signal is transmitted with a sine wave transmission power obtained using the PA within the first FEM that operates based on the voltage from the second power supply circuit among the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit via the first antenna.

[0133] For example, the PA within the first FEM may be connected to the second power supply circuit while the PA within the second FEM is connected to the first power supply circuit.

[0134] For example, the at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively configured to control the power supply module to connect the PA within the second FEM to both the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit to transmit a signal with a transmit power obtained using the PA within the second FEM based on voltages from both the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit via the second antenna.

[0135] For example, the at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively configured to disable transmitting a signal via the first antenna using the PA within the first FEM while the signal is transmitted at the transmit power obtained using the PA within the second FEM operating based on the voltage from both the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit via the second antenna.

[0136] For example, the at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively configured to control the power supply module to connect the PA within the first FEM to both the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit to transmit a signal with a transmit power obtained by using the PA within the first FEM based on voltages from both the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit via the first antenna.

[0137] For example, the at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively configured to disable transmitting a signal via the second antenna using the PA within the second FEM while the signal is transmitted with the transmit power obtained using the PA within the first FEM operating based on the voltage from both the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit via the first antenna.

[0138] For example, the power supply module may include a switch having a first pin connected to the PA within the first FEM, a second pin connected to the PA within the second FEM, a first terminal connected to a first path from the first power supply circuit to the first pin, and a second terminal connected to a second path from the second power supply circuit to the second pin. For example, the at least one processor may be individually and / or configured to control the power supply module to control the switch to disconnect the first terminal from the second terminal to disconnect the PA within the first FEM from the second power supply circuit and to disconnect the PA within the second FEM from the first power supply circuit, and to control the switch to connect the first terminal to the second terminal to connect the PA within the second FEM to the first power supply circuit.

[0139] For example, the power supply module may include a switch having a first pin connected to the PA in the first FEM, a second pin connected to the PA in the second FEM, a first terminal connected to the first power supply circuit, a second terminal connected to the second power supply circuit, a third terminal connected to the first pin, and a fourth terminal connected to the second pin. For example, the at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively configured to control the power supply module to control the switch to disconnect the PA within the first FEM from the second power supply circuit and to connect the third terminal to the first terminal and to disconnect the third terminal from the second terminal to connect the PA within the first FEM to the first power supply circuit, and to control the switch to disconnect the fourth terminal from the first terminal and to connect the fourth terminal to the second terminal to disconnect the PA within the second FEM from the first power supply circuit and to connect the PA within the second FEM to the second power supply circuit. For example, the at least one processor may be configured to control the power supply module based on controlling the switch to connect the fourth terminal to the first terminal to connect the PA within the second FEM to the first power supply circuit.

[0140] For example, the first power supply circuit may support both providing voltage based on envelope tracking (ET) and providing voltage based on average power tracking (APT). For example, the second power supply circuit may support providing voltage based on APT among the ET and APT.

[0141] For example, the bandwidth of a signal transmitted using the first power supply circuit may be wider than the bandwidth of a signal transmitted using the second power supply circuit.

[0142] For example, the maximum transmission power that can be obtained using the first power supply circuit may be higher than the maximum transmission power that can be obtained using the second power supply circuit.

[0143] For example, the at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively configured to transmit the signal with the transmit power obtained using the PA within the first FEM operating based on the voltage from the first power supply circuit via the first antenna, while the signal is transmitted with the transmit power obtained using the PA within the second FEM operating based on the voltage from the second power supply circuit via the second antenna, based on disconnecting the PA within the first FEM from the second power supply circuit and disconnecting the PA within the second FEM from the first power supply circuit.

[0144] As described above, the electronic device may include a power supply module (100; 100-1; 100-2; 100-3) including a first antenna, a second antenna, a first power supply circuit, and a second power supply circuit, a first FEM (front end module) including a PA (power amplifier) ​​connected to the first power supply circuit and connectable to the second power supply circuit, a second FEM including a PA connected to the second power supply circuit and connectable to the first power supply circuit, and at least one processor. For example, the at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively configured to transmit a signal via the second antenna using the PA within the second FEM while a signal is transmitted via the first antenna using the PA within the first FEM by activating the first power supply circuit connected to the PA within the first FEM and disconnected from the PA within the second FEM and the second power supply circuit connected to the PA within the second FEM and disconnected from the PA within the first FEM, and to transmit a signal via the second antenna using the PA within the second FEM by activating the first power supply circuit connected to the PA within the first FEM and disconnecting the second power supply circuit connected to the PA within the second FEM and disconnecting the second power supply circuit connected to the PA within the first FEM and disconnecting the PA within the second FEM.

[0145] For example, the at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively configured to transmit a signal via the first antenna using the PA within the first FEM by deactivating the first power supply circuit connected to the PA within the first FEM and connected to the PA within the second FEM and activating the second power supply circuit connected to the PA within the first FEM and connected to the PA within the second FEM.

[0146] Electronic devices according to various 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, home appliances, or other such devices. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0147] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein 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.

[0148] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented by hardware, software, or firmware, or a combination thereof, 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).

[0149] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (540)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (536) or an external memory (538)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (501)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (520)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (501)) 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.

[0150] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments 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) through 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.

[0151] According to various embodiments, 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 placed in other components. According to various embodiments, 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 such a 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 various embodiments, 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.

[0152] While the present disclosure has been illustrated and described with reference to various embodiments, it is to be understood that the various embodiments are illustrative and not limiting. Those skilled in the art will further appreciate that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the full scope of the present disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents. It is also to be understood that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments described herein.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, A memory that stores instructions and includes one or more storage media; first antenna; Second antenna; A power supply circuit comprising a first power supply circuit and a second power supply circuit; A first FEM (front end module) including a PA (power amplifier) ​​connected to the first power supply circuit and connectable to the second power supply circuit; a second FEM including a PA connected to the second power supply circuit and connectable to the first power supply circuit; and comprising at least one processor including a processing circuit; The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Controlling the power supply circuit to disconnect the PA in the first FEM from the second power supply circuit to transmit a signal with a transmission power obtained by using the PA in the first FEM operating based on a voltage from the first power supply circuit through the first antenna, Controlling the power supply circuit to disconnect the PA in the second FEM from the first power supply circuit to transmit a signal with a transmission power obtained by using the PA in the second FEM operating based on a voltage from the second power supply circuit through the second antenna, Causing the electronic device to control the power supply circuit to connect the PA in the second FEM to the first power supply circuit, so as to transmit a signal with a transmission power obtained by using the PA in the second FEM, which operates based on a voltage from the first power supply circuit among the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit, through the second antenna. Electronic devices.

2. In claim 1, the connection between the PA and the first power supply circuit in the first FEM and the connection between the PA and the second power supply circuit in the second FEM are, configured to be maintained independently of whether the PA within the second FEM is connected to the first power supply circuit; Electronic devices.

3. In claim 2, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Causing the electronic device to disable transmitting a signal through the first antenna using the PA within the first FEM while the PA within the second FEM is connected to the first power supply circuit; Electronic devices.

4. In claim 3, the second power supply circuit, The signal is configured to be deactivated while the signal is transmitted with the transmission power obtained by using the PA in the second FEM operating based on the voltage provided from the first power supply circuit among the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit through the second antenna. Electronic devices.

5. In claim 1, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Causing the electronic device to control the power supply circuit to connect the PA in the first FEM to the second power supply circuit, so as to transmit a signal with a transmission power obtained by using the PA in the first FEM, which operates based on a voltage from the second power supply circuit among the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit, through the first antenna. Electronic devices.

6. In claim 5, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Causing the electronic device to disable transmitting a signal through the second antenna using the PA within the second FEM while the PA within the first FEM is connected to the second power supply circuit; Electronic devices.

7. In claim 6, the first power supply circuit, configured to be disabled while said signal is transmitted with a stellar transmission power obtained by using said PA in said first FEM operating based on said voltage from said second power supply circuit among said first power supply circuit and said second power supply circuit via said first antenna; Electronic devices.

8. In claim 1, the PA in the first FEM is While the PA within the second FEM is connected to the first power supply circuit, the PA is connected to the second power supply circuit. Electronic devices.

9. In claim 1, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, causing the electronic device to control the power supply circuit to connect the PA in the second FEM to both the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit, so as to transmit a signal with a transmission power obtained by using the PA in the second FEM operating based on voltages from both the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit via the second antenna; Electronic devices.

10. In claim 9, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Causing the electronic device to disable transmitting a signal through the first antenna using the PA in the first FEM while the signal is transmitted with the transmit power obtained using the PA in the second FEM operating based on the voltage from both the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit via the second antenna. Electronic devices.

11. In claim 1, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, causing the electronic device to control the power supply circuit to connect the PA in the first FEM to both the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit, so as to transmit a signal with a transmission power obtained by using the PA in the first FEM operating based on voltages from both the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit via the first antenna; Electronic devices.

12. In claim 11, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Causing the electronic device to disable transmitting a signal through the second antenna using the PA in the second FEM while the signal is transmitted with the transmit power obtained using the PA in the first FEM operating based on the voltage from both the first power supply circuit and the second power supply circuit via the first antenna. Electronic devices.

13. In claim 1, the power supply circuit, A first pin connected to the PA within the first FEM; a second pin connected to the PA within the second FEM; and Further comprising a switch including a first terminal connected to a first path from the first power supply circuit to the first pin and a second terminal connected to a second path from the second power supply circuit to the second pin, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Controlling the power supply circuit to control the switch to disconnect the first terminal from the second terminal to disconnect the PA in the first FEM from the second power supply circuit and to disconnect the PA in the second FEM from the first power supply circuit; causing said electronic device to control said power supply circuit to control said switch to connect said first terminal to said second terminal to connect said PA within said second FEM to said first power supply circuit; Electronic devices.

14. In claim 1, the power supply circuit, A first pin connected to the PA within the first FEM; a second pin connected to the PA within the second FEM; and Further comprising a switch including a first terminal connected to the first power supply circuit, a second terminal connected to the second power supply circuit, a third terminal connected to the first pin, and a fourth terminal connected to the second pin, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, Controlling the power supply circuit to control the switch to disconnect the PA within the first FEM from the second power supply circuit and to connect the third terminal to the first terminal and to disconnect the third terminal from the second terminal to connect the PA within the first FEM to the first power supply circuit; Controlling the power supply circuit to control the switch to disconnect the fourth terminal from the first terminal and connect the fourth terminal to the second terminal to disconnect the PA in the second FEM from the first power supply circuit and to connect the PA in the second FEM to the second power supply circuit; Controlling the power supply circuit, causing the electronic device to connect the fourth terminal to the first terminal to connect the PA in the second FEM to the first power supply circuit, Electronic devices.

15. In claim 1, the first power supply circuit, It is configured to support both providing voltage based on ET (envelope tracking) and providing voltage based on APT (average power tracking). The above second power supply circuit, configured to support providing voltage based on the APT among the above ET and the above APT, Electronic devices.

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