Electronic device comprising connector

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a housing; a support member arranged in the housing; a first printed circuit board arranged on the support member; a second printed circuit board arranged on the support member and positioned at a distance from the first printed circuit board; a cable for electrically connecting the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board; and a connector arranged on the first printed circuit board and / or the second printed circuit board, wherein the connector can include: a first connection part for RF calibration, which protrudes in a first direction of the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board; and a second connection part which protrudes in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board, and which is connected to the cable.

Description

Electronic devices including connectors

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a connector.

[0002] An electronic device may include a battery with a high capacity, which may increase the area occupied by the battery within the electronic device. The electronic device may include at least one printed circuit board. The printed circuit board may be positioned on one side and the other side of the battery. The printed circuit board may include an antenna structure for wireless communication.

[0003] Each printed circuit board (e.g., first printed circuit board, second printed circuit board) positioned with a battery between them may be electrically connected to each other via a cable (e.g., coaxial cable). For example, an RF signal may be transmitted between the two printed circuit boards via the cable.

[0004] Electronic devices may include a securing structure (e.g., a retaining protrusion) for securing a cable within the electronic device. However, the securing structure for securing the cable may cause parasitic resonance, which may attenuate RF signals.

[0005] Applying clamps to cables can improve parasitic resonance by forming a grounding structure due to the clamps. However, if an electronic device includes multiple cables, poor grounding in some cables can make it difficult to improve parasitic resonance.

[0006] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a housing, a support member disposed in the housing, a first printed circuit board disposed in the support member, a second printed circuit board disposed in the support member and positioned at a distance from the first printed circuit board, a cable electrically connecting the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board, and a connector disposed on at least one of the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board, wherein the connector may include a first connection portion protruding in a first direction of the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board and for RF calibration, and a second connection portion protruding in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board and connected to the cable.

[0007] A connector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first connection portion protruding in a first direction and for RF calibration, a second connection portion protruding in a second direction opposite to the first direction and connected to a cable for RF signal transmission, a base plate including an opening through which at least a portion of the first connection portion passes, a first contact member contacting a printed circuit board on which the connector is disposed at least in a portion, and a second contact member contacting and electrically connecting to the cable.

[0008] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can eliminate or reduce parasitic resonance phenomena without applying a separate clamp structure, including a connector structure that allows a cable and a support member (e.g., a bracket) to be grounded.

[0009] A connector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can reduce the time required for an RF calibration process by including a structure that allows for cable coupling in both directions.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a connector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a connector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a connector and a printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C are drawings showing a connector arranged on a printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 7a and FIG. 7b are drawings showing a state in which a first cable is connected to a connector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B are drawings showing a state in which a second cable is connected to a connector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 9a and FIG. 9b are drawings showing a state in which a first cable and a second cable are connected to a connector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIGS. 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0020] Figures 11 and 12 are graphs showing noise simulation results of an electronic device.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0043] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] The electronic device (200) illustrated in FIG. 2 may refer to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or may include at least a part of the electronic device (101).

[0045] In describing an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the width direction of the electronic device (200) may mean the X-axis direction illustrated in FIG. 2, and the length direction may mean the Y-axis direction illustrated in FIG. 2. The height direction of the electronic device (200) may mean the Z-axis direction illustrated in FIG. 2.

[0046] An electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing (210), a support member (220), a printed circuit board (230), a cable (240), a connector (250), a battery (260), a shield can (270), a heat transfer member (280), and / or a flexible printed circuit board (290).

[0047] In one embodiment, the housing (210) may be a component forming the exterior of the electronic device (200). The housing (210) may extend in the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction) and the length direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (200).

[0048] In one embodiment, other components of the electronic device (200) (e.g., printed circuit board (230), battery (260)) may be placed inside the housing (210).

[0049] In one embodiment, the support member (220) may be disposed in the housing (210). In one embodiment, the support member (220) may serve to support the printed circuit board (230). In one embodiment, the support member (220) may serve to secure the printed circuit board (230) so that the printed circuit board (230) maintains a fixed position.

[0050] In one embodiment, a printed circuit board (230) may be positioned within a housing (210). The printed circuit board (230) may be supported by a support member (220) within the housing (210).

[0051] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (230) may be equipped with a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1), memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1), and / or an interface (e.g., interface (177) of FIG. 1). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. According to one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. According to one embodiment, the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (200) to an external electronic device, and may include, for example, a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0052] In one embodiment, the battery (260) is a device for powering at least one component of the electronic device (200), and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. In one embodiment, the battery (260) may be disposed in the housing (210).

[0053] In one embodiment, the shield can (270) may be disposed on one surface of the printed circuit board (230). For example, the shield can (270) may be disposed to surround at least a portion of an electronic component (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) on one surface of the printed circuit board (230). In one embodiment, the shield can (270) may serve to shield noise generated from the electronic component (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1).

[0054] In one embodiment, a heat transfer member (280) may be positioned to cover at least a portion of the shield can (270). The heat transfer member (280) may serve to spread heat generated from an electronic component (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) to other areas of the electronic device (200).

[0055] In one embodiment, the support member (220) may include a first support member (221) and / or a second support member (222).

[0056] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (230) may include a first printed circuit board (231) and / or a second printed circuit board (232).

[0057] In one embodiment, a first printed circuit board (231) may be supported by a first support member (221). A second printed circuit board (232) may be supported by a second support member (222).

[0058] In one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (231) and the second printed circuit board (232) may be disposed at a distance from each other. For example, the first printed circuit board (231) and the second printed circuit board (232) may be disposed with the battery (260) therebetween. Referring to FIG. 2, the first printed circuit board (231) may be disposed in the positive Y-axis direction with respect to the battery (260), and the second printed circuit board (232) may be disposed in the negative Y-axis direction with respect to the battery (260).

[0059] In one embodiment, a flexible printed circuit board (290) may extend between a first printed circuit board (231) and a second printed circuit board (232). The flexible printed circuit board (290) according to one embodiment may electrically connect the first printed circuit board (231) and the second printed circuit board (232). In one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board (290) may be arranged such that at least a portion thereof overlaps the battery (260).

[0060] In one embodiment, the cable (240) may electrically connect the first printed circuit board (231) and the second printed circuit board (232). In one embodiment, the cable (240) may be a coaxial cable for transmitting radio frequency (RF) signals.

[0061] In one embodiment, the cable (240) may extend at least partially along the longitudinal direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (200). For example, referring to FIG. 2, the cable (240) may be disposed at least partially on one side of the battery (260) (e.g., the positive X-axis direction side with respect to the battery (260)) and may extend along the longitudinal direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (200).

[0062] In one embodiment, a connector (250) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (230). For example, the connector (250) may be disposed on a first printed circuit board (231) and / or a second printed circuit board (232).

[0063] In FIG. 2, the connector (250) is illustrated as being placed on the first printed circuit board (231) and the second printed circuit board (232), respectively, but this is exemplary, and the connector (250) may be placed on only one of the first printed circuit board (231) and the second printed circuit board (232).

[0064] According to one embodiment, a cable (240) for transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal and a cable for RF calibration (e.g., the first cable (420) of FIG. 7A) may be connected to a connector (250). For example, the connector (250) may be connected to the cable (240) for transmitting an RF signal in one direction (e.g., the negative Z-axis direction) and may be connected to the cable for RF calibration (e.g., the first cable (420) of FIG. 7A) in another direction opposite to the one direction (e.g., the positive Z-axis direction).

[0065] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a connector (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0066] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a connector (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0067] The connector (300) illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 may refer to the connector (250) of FIG. 2 or may include at least a portion of the connector (250).

[0068] In describing a connector (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the width direction of the connector (300) may mean the X-axis direction, and the length direction may mean the Y-axis direction. The height direction of the connector (300) may mean the Z-axis direction.

[0069] A connector (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first connecting portion (310), a second connecting portion (320), a base plate (330), a first contact member (340) and / or a second contact member (350).

[0070] In one embodiment, the first direction of the connector (300) may mean the positive Z-axis direction with respect to the connector (300). The second direction of the connector (300) may mean the negative Z-axis direction with respect to the connector (300).

[0071] In one embodiment, the first connecting portion (310) may protrude at least partially toward the first direction of the connector (300). The second connecting portion (320) may protrude at least partially toward the second direction of the connector (300).

[0072] In one embodiment, the connector (300) may be connected to a first cable (420, see FIG. 7A) and a second cable (430, see FIG. 8A). The first cable (420, see FIG. 7A) may be a cable for RF calibration. The second cable (430, see FIG. 8A) may be a coaxial cable for RF signal transmission.

[0073] In one embodiment, a first cable (420, see FIG. 7a) may be coupled to a first connector (310). In one embodiment, a second cable (430, see FIG. 8a) may be coupled to a second connector (320).

[0074] In one embodiment, the base plate (330) may include a plate shape. For example, the base plate (330) may include a plate shape formed substantially perpendicular to the height direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) of the connector (300).

[0075] In one embodiment, the base plate (330) may include an opening (331), a first guide groove (332), and / or a second guide groove (333).

[0076] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the connecting portions (310, 320) may be positioned to penetrate the opening (331) of the base plate (330). For example, referring to FIG. 3, at least a portion of the first connecting portion (310) may be positioned to penetrate the opening (331) of the base plate (330).

[0077] In one embodiment, the first connecting portion (310) may include a first conductive member (311) and / or a first filling member (312).

[0078] In one embodiment, the first conductive member (311) may include a conductive material. In one embodiment, the first filler member (312) may include a non-conductive material.

[0079] In one embodiment, the first conductive member (311) may include a first base region (3111), a first fixed region (3112), and / or a first coupling region (3113).

[0080] In one embodiment, the first base region (3111) may be an area that comes into contact with the second connection portion (320). The first base region (3111) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the height direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) of the connector (300).

[0081] In one embodiment, the first fixed region (3112) may be formed on at least a portion of the first base region (3111). For example, referring to FIG. 4, the first fixed region (3112) may be formed to extend from one side (e.g., the negative Y-axis direction side) of the first base region (3111).

[0082] In one embodiment, the first fixed region (3112) may be bent and extended at least in part. For example, the first fixed region (3112) may extend in the longitudinal direction of the connector (300) (e.g., in the Y-axis direction) and then bend and extend in the height direction of the connector (300) (e.g., in the Z-axis direction).

[0083] In one embodiment, the first coupling region (3113) may extend from the first base region (3111) in the height direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) of the connector (300). In one embodiment, the first coupling region (3113) may have a cylindrical shape. According to one embodiment, the first connecting portion (310) may be coupled with the first cable (420, see FIG. 7A) at the first coupling region (3113).

[0084] In one embodiment, the first filler member (312) may be disposed inside the first conductive member (311). The first filler member (312) may fill at least a portion of a space formed inside the first conductive member (311).

[0085] In one embodiment, the first filler member (312) may include a first insertion space (3121). At least a portion of the first cable (420, see FIG. 7A) may be inserted into the first insertion space (3121).

[0086] In one embodiment, the second connecting member (320) may include a second conductive member (321) and / or a second filling member (322).

[0087] In one embodiment, the second conductive member (321) may include a conductive material. In one embodiment, the second fill member (322) may include a non-conductive material.

[0088] In one embodiment, the second conductive member (321) may include a second base region (3211), a second fixed region (3212), and / or a second bonding region (3213).

[0089] In one embodiment, the second base region (3211) may be an area that comes into contact with the first connecting portion (310). The second base region (3211) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the height direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) of the connector (300).

[0090] In one embodiment, the second fixed region (3212) may be formed on at least a portion of the second base region (3211). For example, referring to FIG. 4, the second fixed region (3212) may be formed on one side (e.g., the negative Y-axis direction side) and the other side (e.g., the positive Y-axis direction side) of the second base region (3211).

[0091] In one embodiment, the second fixed region (3212) may be bent and extended at least in part. For example, the second fixed region (3212) may extend in the longitudinal direction of the connector (300) (e.g., in the Y-axis direction) and then bend and extend in the height direction of the connector (300) (e.g., in the Z-axis direction).

[0092] In one embodiment, the second coupling region (3213) may extend from the second base region (3211) in the height direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) of the connector (300). In one embodiment, the second coupling region (3213) may have a cylindrical shape. According to one embodiment, the second connecting portion (320) may be coupled with the second cable (430, see FIG. 8A) at the second coupling region (3213).

[0093] In one embodiment, the second filler member (322) may be disposed inside the second conductive member (321). The second filler member (322) may fill at least a portion of a space formed inside the second conductive member (321).

[0094] In one embodiment, the second filler member (322) may include a second insertion space (3221). At least a portion of the second contact member (350) may be disposed in the second insertion space (3221).

[0095] In one embodiment, the first guide groove (332) of the base plate (330) may be a groove formed so that at least a portion of the first fixing region (3112) and the second fixing region (3212) are disposed in the base plate (330). For example, at least a portion of the first fixing region (3112) and the second fixing region (3212) may be disposed in the first guide groove (332) of the base plate (330), respectively. At least a portion of the first fixing region (3112) and the second fixing region (3212) may be disposed in the first guide groove (332), respectively, so that the first fixing region (3112) and the second fixing region (3212) may maintain a set position in the connector (300).

[0096] In one embodiment, the first contact member (340) may include a contact area (341), a placement area (342), and / or an inclined area (343).

[0097] In one embodiment, the contact area (341) of the first contact member (340) may be brought into contact with or spaced apart from the distal end (352a) of the second contact member (350). For example, the contact area (341) of the first contact member (340) may be brought into contact with or spaced apart from the distal end (352a) of the second contact member (350) based on the coupling state of the first connecting portion (320) and the first cable (420, see FIG. 7A).

[0098] In one embodiment, the placement area (342) of the first contact member (340) may be an area disposed on a printed circuit board (410, see FIG. 5). For example, the placement area (342) of the first contact member (340) may be disposed on one surface of the printed circuit board (410, see FIG. 5) and may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (410, see FIG. 5).

[0099] In one embodiment, the inclined region (343) of the first contact member (340) may be a region extending between the contact region (341) and the placement region (342). For example, the inclined region (343) may extend in an inclined direction between the contact region (341) and the placement region (342) with respect to the direction in which the contact region (341) and the placement region (342) extend.

[0100] In one embodiment, the first contact member (340) may include an elastic material. The first contact member (340) includes an elastic material and can be elastically deformed in shape by an external force applied to the first contact member (340).

[0101] In one embodiment, the second contact member (350) may include a first region (351), a second region (352), and / or a third region (353).

[0102] In one embodiment, the first region (351) may be a region extending from the connector (300) in a second direction (e.g., the negative Z-axis direction). The first region (351) may be in contact with an end of a second cable (430, see FIG. 8A).

[0103] In one embodiment, the second region (352) may extend at least partially in a first direction (e.g., positive Z-axis direction) of the connector (300). In one embodiment, the second region (352) may include a ring shape. For example, referring to FIG. 4, the second region (352) may extend in a height direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) of the connector (300) and may be bent at least partially to extend in a width direction (e.g., X-axis direction) of the connector (300).

[0104] In one embodiment, the second region (352) can be in contact with or spaced apart from the first contact member (340) at the distal end (352a).

[0105] In one embodiment, the third region (353) may be a region extending from one side (e.g., the negative Y-axis direction side) and the other side (e.g., the positive Y-axis direction side) of the second contact member (350), respectively. In one embodiment, the third region (353) may serve to fix the position of the second contact member (350) or to connect other configurations of the second contact member (350) and the connector (300) to each other.

[0106] In one embodiment, the second guide groove (333) of the base plate (330) may be a groove formed so that at least a portion of the first contact member (340) is disposed in the base plate (330). For example, at least a portion of the first contact member (340) may be disposed in the second guide groove (333) of the base plate (330). At least a portion of the first contact member (340) is disposed in the second guide groove (333), and the first contact member (340) may be maintained at a predetermined position in the connector (300).

[0107] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a connector (300) and a printed circuit board (410) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0108] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a state before a connector (300) according to one embodiment is placed on a printed circuit board (410).

[0109] The printed circuit board (410) illustrated in FIG. 5 may refer to the printed circuit board (230) of FIG. 2, or may include at least a portion of the printed circuit board (230). For example, the printed circuit board (410) illustrated in FIG. 5 may refer to the first printed circuit board (231) or the second printed circuit board (232) of FIG. 2.

[0110] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (410) may include an insertion opening (411), a fastening groove (412), and / or a contact portion (413).

[0111] In one embodiment, the connector (300) may be positioned such that the base plate (330) of the connector (300) is substantially parallel to the printed circuit board (410).

[0112] In one embodiment, the connector (300) may be arranged such that the first connection portion (310) and the second connection portion (320) face different directions with respect to the printed circuit board (410). For example, the connector (300) may be arranged such that the first connection portion (310) faces the positive Z-axis direction with respect to the printed circuit board (410). The connector (300) may be arranged such that the second connection portion (320) faces the negative Z-axis direction with respect to the printed circuit board (410).

[0113] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the connector (300) may be inserted into the insertion opening (411) of the printed circuit board (410). For example, the second connector (320) of the connector (300) may be inserted into the insertion opening (411) of the printed circuit board (410).

[0114] In one embodiment, the insertion opening (411) of the printed circuit board (410) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the second connecting portion (320). For example, if the second connecting portion (320) includes a cylindrical shape, the insertion opening (411) may be formed in a circular shape corresponding to the circumference of the cylinder.

[0115] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second connection portion (320) of the connector (300) may protrude in the negative Z-axis direction relative to the printed circuit board (410) through the insertion opening (411).

[0116] Referring to FIG. 5, a printed circuit board (410) according to one embodiment may include at least one fastening groove (412).

[0117] In one embodiment, the fixing area (3112, 3212) of the connector (300) can be inserted into the fixing groove (412). The fixing groove (412) can be formed at a position corresponding to the fixing area (3112, 3212) of the connector (300). A portion of the fixing area (3112, 3212) can be inserted into the fixing groove (412) and the connector (300) can be maintained in a set position.

[0118] In FIG. 5, the fixed areas (3112, 3212) are illustrated as being formed in a ring shape, but this is exemplary, and the fixed areas (3112, 3212) may also be formed to have a shape substantially parallel to the printed circuit board (410). When the fixed areas (3112, 3212) have a shape substantially parallel to the printed circuit board (410), the fixed areas (3112, 3212) can make face-to-face contact with the printed circuit board (410) to allow the connector (300) to maintain a fixed position.

[0119] Referring to FIG. 5, a contact portion (413) may be formed on one surface of a printed circuit board (410). In one embodiment, the contact portion (413) of the printed circuit board (410) may be in contact with at least a portion of the connector (300). For example, the contact portion (413) of the printed circuit board (410) may be in contact with the first contact member (340) of the connector (300). The contact portion (413) of the printed circuit board (410) may be in contact with the first contact member (340) of the connector (300), and the printed circuit board (410) and the connector (300) may be electrically connected.

[0120] FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C are drawings showing a connector (300) arranged on a printed circuit board (410) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0121] Fig. 6a is a drawing showing a first side (410A) of a printed circuit board (410) and a first connection portion (310) of a connector (300). Fig. 6b is a drawing showing a second side (410B) of a printed circuit board (410) and a second connection portion (320) of a connector (300). Fig. 6c is a drawing showing a printed circuit board (410) and a connector (300) as seen from the A-A' cross-section shown in Fig. 6a.

[0122] Referring to FIG. 6a, a connector (300) can be placed on a printed circuit board (410).

[0123] In one embodiment, the base plate (330) of the connector (300) may be disposed on a first surface (410A) of the printed circuit board (410). In one embodiment, the base plate (330) may be in face-to-face contact with the first surface (410A) of the printed circuit board (410). In one embodiment, the base plate (330) may be disposed substantially parallel to the first surface (410A) of the printed circuit board (410).

[0124] Referring to FIG. 6A, a portion of a fixing area (3112, 3212) of a connector (300) according to one embodiment can be inserted into a fixing groove (412) of a printed circuit board (410). A portion of the fixing area (3112, 3212) is inserted into the fixing groove (412), and the position of the connector (300) on the printed circuit board (410) can be fixed.

[0125] Referring to FIG. 6a, when the connector (300) is placed on the printed circuit board (410), the first contact member (340) of the connector (300) can be in contact with the contact portion (413) of the printed circuit board (410). The first contact member (340) of the connector (300) is in contact with the contact portion (413) of the printed circuit board (410), and the connector (300) and the printed circuit board (410) can be electrically connected.

[0126] Referring to FIG. 6A, when a connector (300) according to one embodiment is placed on a printed circuit board (410), a first connection portion (310) of the connector (300) may be placed so as to face a direction substantially perpendicular to a first surface (410A) of the printed circuit board (410). The first connection portion (310) may be placed so that an end thereof faces in a direction away from the first surface (410A) (e.g., in the positive Z-axis direction).

[0127] In one embodiment, the first direction of the printed circuit board (410) may mean the positive Z-axis direction with respect to the printed circuit board (410). The second direction of the printed circuit board (410) may mean the negative Z-axis direction with respect to the printed circuit board (410).

[0128] Referring to FIG. 6a, when a connector (300) according to one embodiment is placed on a printed circuit board (410), a first connection portion (310) of the connector (300) can be coupled with a configuration (e.g., a first cable (420, see FIG. 7a)) positioned in a first direction (e.g., positive Z-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (410).

[0129] Referring to FIG. 6B, when a connector (300) according to one embodiment is placed on a printed circuit board (410), a second connection portion (320) of the connector (300) may be placed so as to face a direction substantially perpendicular to a second surface (410B) of the printed circuit board (410). The second connection portion (320) may be placed so that its end faces away from the second surface (410B) (e.g., in the negative Z-axis direction).

[0130] Referring to FIG. 6b, when a connector (300) according to one embodiment is placed on a printed circuit board (410), a second connection portion (320) of the connector (300) can be coupled with a configuration (e.g., a second cable (430, see FIG. 8a)) positioned in a second direction (e.g., a positive Z-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (410).

[0131] Referring to FIG. 6c, when a connector (300) according to one embodiment is placed on a printed circuit board (410), the first connection portion (310) may be placed in a first direction of the printed circuit board (410).

[0132] Referring to FIG. 6c, when a connector (300) according to one embodiment is placed on a printed circuit board (410), a part of the second connecting portion (320) may be placed through the printed circuit board (410), and the remaining part of the second connecting portion (320) may be placed in the second direction of the printed circuit board (410).

[0133] Referring to FIG. 6c, when another configuration (e.g., the first cable (420, see FIG. 7a)) is not coupled to the first connection portion (310) and the second connection portion (320) of the connector (300), the second contact member (350) and the first contact member (340) may be in contact with each other. For example, the end portion (352a) of the second region (352) of the second contact member (350) may be in contact with the contact region (341) of the first contact member (340).

[0134] Referring to FIG. 6c, a first contact member (340) according to one embodiment may include a contact area (341), an inclined area (343) extending in an inclined direction from the contact area (341), and / or a placement area (342) extending from the inclined area (343).

[0135] Referring to FIG. 6C, the placement area (342) of the first contact member (340) may be placed on the first surface (410A) of the printed circuit board (410). In one embodiment, the placement area (342) of the first contact member (340) may be in contact with the printed circuit board (410) at least in part. Although the placement area (342) is illustrated as being placed spaced apart from the printed circuit board (410) in FIG. 6C, this is exemplary, and the placement area (342) may be in contact with and electrically connected to a portion of the printed circuit board (410).

[0136] FIG. 7a and FIG. 7b are drawings showing a state in which a first cable (420) is connected to a connector (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0137] Fig. 7a is a drawing showing a connector (300), a printed circuit board (410), and a first cable (420) according to one embodiment. Fig. 7b is a drawing showing a connector (300), a printed circuit board (410), and a first cable (420) as seen from the B-B' cross-section shown in Fig. 7a.

[0138] FIG. 7a and FIG. 7b may be drawings showing a state in which a first cable (420) is connected to a connector (300) placed on a printed circuit board (410).

[0139] In one embodiment, the first cable (420) may be configured such that its end is positioned in a first direction (e.g., a positive Z-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (410). The first cable (420) may be coupled to the connector (300) in the first direction of the printed circuit board (410).

[0140] Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, the first cable (420) may be coupled to a portion of the connector (300). For example, the first cable (420) may be coupled to the first connection portion (310) of the connector (300).

[0141] In one embodiment, the first cable (420) may be a cable for a radio frequency (RF) calibration process. The first cable (420) may be temporarily coupled to the first connection portion (310) of the connector (300) for the RF calibration process. The first cable (420) may be temporarily coupled to the first connection portion (310) of the connector (300) to perform the RF calibration process. In one embodiment, the first cable (420) may be disconnected from the connector (300) after the RF calibration process is completed.

[0142] Referring to FIG. 7b, when the first cable (420) is coupled to the first connection portion (310) of the connector (300), the contact pin (421) of the first cable (420) can be inserted into the insertion space (3121) of the first connection portion (310). The contact pin (421) of the first cable (420) can penetrate the first filler member (312) and protrude from the first filler member (312) so that the end (e.g., the end facing the negative Z-axis direction from the contact pin (421)) faces the first contact member (340).

[0143] Referring to FIG. 7b, when the first cable (420) is coupled to the first connection portion (310) of the connector (300), the contact pin (421) of the first cable (420) can be electrically connected by making contact with the contact area (341) of the first contact member (340) of the connector (300).

[0144] Referring to FIG. 7b, a first contact member (340) according to one embodiment may include a contact area (341), an inclined area (343) extending in an inclined direction from the contact area (341), and / or a placement area (342) extending from the inclined area (343).

[0145] In one embodiment, the first contact member (340) of the connector (300) is electrically connected to the printed circuit board (410) in the placement area (342), so that the contact pin (421) of the first cable (420) can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (410).

[0146] FIG. 8a and FIG. 8b are drawings showing a state in which a second cable (430) is connected to a connector (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0147] Fig. 8a is a drawing showing a connector (300), a printed circuit board (410), and a second cable (430) according to one embodiment. Fig. 8b is a drawing showing a connector (300), a printed circuit board (410), and a second cable (430) as seen from the C-C' cross-section shown in Fig. 8a.

[0148] FIG. 8a and FIG. 8b may be drawings showing a state in which a second cable (430) is connected to a connector (300) placed on a printed circuit board (410).

[0149] In one embodiment, the second cable (430) may be the cable (240) illustrated in FIG. 2 or may include at least a portion of the cable (240) illustrated in FIG. 2.

[0150] In one embodiment, the second cable (430) may be a cable for transmitting radio frequency (RF) signals. For example, the second cable (430) may be a coaxial cable for transmitting RF signals between the printed circuit board (410) and another printed circuit board (e.g., 231, 232, see FIG. 2).

[0151] In one embodiment, the second cable (430) may be configured such that its end is positioned in a second direction (e.g., a negative Z-axis direction) of the printed circuit board (410). The second cable (430) may be coupled to the connector (300) in the second direction of the printed circuit board (410).

[0152] Referring to FIGS. 8A and 8B, the second cable (430) may be coupled to a portion of the connector (300). For example, the second cable (430) may be coupled to the second connection portion (320) of the connector (300).

[0153] Referring to FIG. 8b, when the second cable (430) is coupled to the second connection portion (320) of the connector (300), the contact pin (431) of the second cable (430) can be inserted into the interior of the second connection portion (320).

[0154] Referring to FIG. 8b, when the second cable (430) is coupled to the second connection portion (320) of the connector (300), the contact pin (431) of the second cable (430) can be brought into contact with the second contact member (350) of the connector (300) and electrically connected. For example, the contact pin (431) of the second cable (430) can be brought into contact with the first area (351) of the second contact member (350).

[0155] In one embodiment, the second contact member (350) can be brought into contact with and electrically connected to the first contact member (340) at the distal end (352a) of the second region (352).

[0156] Referring to FIG. 8b, a first contact member (340) according to one embodiment may include a contact area (341), an inclined area (343) extending in an inclined direction from the contact area (341), and / or a placement area (342) extending from the inclined area (343).

[0157] In one embodiment, the first contact member (340) can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (410) by making contact with it in the placement area (342). The contact pin (431) of the second cable (430) can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (410) via the second contact member (350) and the first contact member (340).

[0158] FIG. 9a and FIG. 9b are drawings showing a state in which a first cable (420) and a second cable (430) are connected to a connector (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0159] FIGS. 9A and 9B may be drawings showing a state in which a first cable (420) and a second cable (430) are connected to a connector (300) arranged on a printed circuit board (410). For example, FIGS. 9A and 9B may be drawings showing a state in which a first cable (420) and a second cable (430) are connected to a printed circuit board (410) and a connector (300) as viewed from the A-A' cross-section shown in FIG. 6A.

[0160] Fig. 9a is a drawing showing a first coupling state of a connector (300) and a first cable (420). Fig. 9b is a drawing showing a second coupling state of a connector (300) and a first cable (420).

[0161] In one embodiment, the first mating state of the connector (300) and the first cable (420) may mean a state in which the first cable (420) is simply placed without being fully mated to the connector (300).

[0162] In one embodiment, the second mating state of the connector (300) and the first cable (420) may mean a state in which the first cable (420) is fully mated to the connector (300). In the second mating state, the first cable (420) may be positioned at a position in which the end is moved in a direction (e.g., in the negative Z-axis direction) toward the printed circuit board (410) compared to the first mating state.

[0163] Referring to FIG. 9A, in a first mating state of the connector (300) and the first cable (420), the contact pin (421) of the first cable (420) can be in contact with the first contact member (340) and electrically connected. In the first mating state, the first contact member (340) is in contact with the printed circuit board (410) and electrically connected, so the first cable (420) can be electrically connected with the printed circuit board (410). In the first mating state, the first contact member (340) can be in contact with the second contact member (350). In the first mating state, the first contact member (340) is in contact with the second contact member (350) and electrically connected, so the first cable (420) can be electrically connected with the second contact member (350).

[0164] Referring to FIG. 9b, in the second coupled state of the connector (300) and the first cable (420), the contact pin (421) of the first cable (420) may receive a fastening force (F) from the outside and move in a direction toward the bracket (440) (e.g., in the negative Z-axis direction) compared to the first coupled state. As the contact pin (421) of the first cable (420) moves, the first contact member (340) may be elastically deformed. For example, the contact pin (421) of the first cable (420) may push the contact area (341) of the first contact member (340) in the negative Z-axis direction, so that the first contact member (340) may be elastically deformed. The first contact member (340) may be elastically deformed, and the contact area (341) of the first contact member (340) may be spaced apart from the distal end (352a) of the second contact member (350).

[0165] In one embodiment, in the second mating state of the connector (300) and the first cable (420), since the first contact member (340) and the second contact member (350) do not contact each other, the second cable (430) may not be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (410). For example, when the first contact member (340) and the second contact member (350) are in contact with each other, the second cable (430) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (410) through the first contact member (340) and the second contact member (350), but when the first contact member (340) and the second contact member (350) are not in contact with each other, the second cable (430) may not be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (410).

[0166] In one embodiment, in the second mating state of the connector (300) and the first cable (420), the second cable (430) is not electrically connected to the printed circuit board (410), so that an RF calibration process using the first cable (420) can be easily performed.

[0167] Referring to FIGS. 9a and 9b, a support member (440) may be placed in the negative Z-axis direction with respect to the printed circuit board (410) and the second cable (430).

[0168] The support member (440) illustrated in FIGS. 9A and 9B may refer to the support member (220) of FIG. 2 or may include at least a portion of the support member (220) of FIG. 2. For example, the support member (440) may be the first support member (221) or the second support member (222) of FIG. 2.

[0169] In one embodiment, the support member (440) may serve to support the printed circuit board (410). In one embodiment, the support member (440) may serve to fix the position of the printed circuit board (410).

[0170] Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B, a second cable (430) according to one embodiment may be positioned between a support member (440) and a printed circuit board (410). In one embodiment, the support member (440) may include a guide structure (not shown) for fixing the position of the second cable (430).

[0171] In one embodiment, the second cable (430) may be electrically connected to the support member (440). For example, the second cable (430) may be grounded to the support member (440).

[0172] In one embodiment, the second cable (430) is grounded to the support member (440), and parasitic resonance caused by the second cable (430) can be eliminated or reduced.

[0173] In one embodiment, a conductive member (450) may be positioned between the second cable (430) and the support member (440).

[0174] In one embodiment, the conductive member (450) may be a conductive double-sided tape. In one embodiment, the conductive member (450) may include a conductive sponge.

[0175] In one embodiment, the conductive member (450) may include a conductive material to allow the second cable (430) to be grounded to the support member (440).

[0176] In one embodiment, the conductive member (450) may serve to couple the second cable (430) and the support member (440). For example, the second cable (430) may be attached to one surface of the conductive member (450), and the support member (440) may be attached to the other surface of the conductive member (450), thereby coupling the second cable (430) and the support member (440).

[0177] In one embodiment, the first cable (420) may be coupled to the first connector (310) of the connector (300) located in an opposite direction to the direction in which the support member (440) is located relative to the printed circuit board (410).

[0178] In an electronic device (200, see FIG. 2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, since a first cable (420) for RF calibration is coupled to a connector (300) located on a printed circuit board (410) in a direction opposite to a direction in which a support member (440) is located with respect to the printed circuit board (410), there may be no need to separate the printed circuit board (410) and the support member (440) to perform an RF calibration process.

[0179] An electronic device (200, see FIG. 2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can reduce the time required for an RF calibration process since there is no need to separate a printed circuit board (410) and a support member (440) to perform an RF calibration process.

[0180] In FIGS. 9A and 9B , the connector (300) is illustrated as being coupled with different types of cables (420, 430) in one direction (e.g., positive Z-axis direction) and the other direction (e.g., negative Z-axis direction), but the types of cables (420, 430) coupled to the connector (300) may not be limited thereto. For example, the connector (300) may be coupled with second cables (430) for RF signal transmission in one direction and the other direction, respectively. When the connector (300) is connected with second cables (430) for RF signal transmission in both directions, a plurality of second cables (430) can be arranged and use the space inside the electronic device (200, see FIG. 2) more efficiently.

[0181] FIGS. 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an electronic device (1010, 1020) according to one embodiment.

[0182] FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an electronic device (1010) according to a comparative example. FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating an electronic device (1020) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0183] Figures 11 and 12 are graphs showing noise simulation results of an electronic device (1010, 1020).

[0184] Fig. 11 may be a graph (1100) showing the results of noise simulation when noise in the 1 to 4 GHz band is implemented in an electronic device (1010, 1020). Fig. 12 may be a graph (1200) showing the results of noise simulation when noise in the 7 to 13 GHz band is implemented in an electronic device (1010, 1020).

[0185] Referring to FIG. 10A, an electronic device (1010) according to a comparative embodiment may include a cable (1011), a printed circuit board (1012), and / or a ground (1013). The cable (1011) may be a coaxial cable for transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal.

[0186] In a comparative example, a ground (1013) may be placed on one side of a printed circuit board (1012), and a cable (1011) may be placed on the other side of the printed circuit board (1012). For example, in the electronic device (1010) of FIG. 10A, the ground (1013) may be placed in an opposite direction to the direction in which the cable (1011) is located with respect to the printed circuit board (1012).

[0187] The electronic device (1020) of FIG. 10b may refer to the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2 or may include at least some of the components of the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2.

[0188] Referring to FIG. 10b, an electronic device (1020) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a cable (1021), a printed circuit board (1022), and / or a ground (1023). The cable (1021) may be a coaxial cable for transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal.

[0189] In one embodiment, a ground (1023) and a cable (1021) may be positioned in one direction of a printed circuit board (1022). For example, in the electronic device (1020) of FIG. 10B, at least a portion of the cable (1021) may be positioned in the same direction as the direction in which the ground (1023) is positioned relative to the printed circuit board (1022).

[0190] In an electronic device (1020) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a cable (1021) may be grounded by contacting a ground (1023) in one direction of a printed circuit board (1022).

[0191] The horizontal axis of the graphs (1100, 1200) illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12 may represent the frequency (e.g., gigahertz (GHz)) of noise generated from the electronic device (1010, 1020). The vertical axis of the graphs (1100, 1200) illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12 may represent the level (e.g., decibel (dB)) of noise generated from the electronic device (1010, 1020).

[0192] Referring to the graph (1100) of FIG. 11, the first noise level (1101) may refer to a noise level when noise in the 1 to 4 GHz band is implemented in an electronic device (1010) according to a comparative example. The second noise level (1102) may refer to a noise level when noise in the 1 to 4 GHz band is implemented in an electronic device (1020) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0193] Referring to the graph (1100) of FIG. 11, the second noise level (1102) can be formed to be substantially smaller than the first noise level (1101).

[0194] The fact that the second noise level (1102) is formed to be substantially smaller than the first noise level (1101) may mean that noise caused by the cable (1021) in the electronic device (1020) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is reduced compared to the electronic device (1010) according to the comparative example. In the electronic device (1020) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, since the cable (1021) is grounded by contacting the ground (1023) in one direction of the printed circuit board (1022), parasitic resonance caused by the cable (1021) is reduced, so that noise in the 1 to 4 GHz band can be substantially reduced compared to the electronic device (1010) according to the comparative example.

[0195] Referring to the graph (1200) of FIG. 12, the third noise level (1201) may refer to a noise level when noise in the 7 to 13 GHz band is implemented in an electronic device (1010) according to a comparative example. The fourth noise level (1202) may refer to a noise level when noise in the 7 to 13 GHz band is implemented in an electronic device (1020) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0196] Referring to the graph (1200) of FIG. 12, the fourth noise level (1202) may be formed to be substantially smaller than the third noise level (1201). For example, in the shaded area (1200a) on the graph (1200), the fourth noise level (1202) may be formed to be smaller than the third noise level (1201).

[0197] The fact that the fourth noise level (1202) is formed to be substantially smaller than the third noise level (1201) may mean that noise caused by the cable (1021) in the electronic device (1020) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is reduced compared to the electronic device (1010) according to the comparative example. In the electronic device (1020) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, since the cable (1021) is grounded by contacting the ground (1023) in one direction of the printed circuit board (1022), parasitic resonance caused by the cable (1021) is reduced, so that noise in the 7 to 13 GHz band can be substantially reduced compared to the electronic device (1010) according to the comparative example.

[0198] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a housing (210), a support member (220) disposed in the housing (210), a first printed circuit board (231) disposed in the support member (220), a second printed circuit board (232) disposed in the support member (220) and positioned at a distance from the first printed circuit board (231), a cable (240) electrically connecting the first printed circuit board (231) and the second printed circuit board (232), and a connector (250, 300) disposed in at least one of the first printed circuit board (231) and the second printed circuit board (232), wherein the connector (300) protrudes in a first direction of the first printed circuit board (231) and the second printed circuit board (232), and includes a first connection portion (310) for RF calibration and a first direction opposite to the first direction of the first printed circuit board (231) and the second printed circuit board (232). It may include a second connecting portion (320) that protrudes in a second direction and is connected to a cable (240).

[0199] In one embodiment, the cable (240, 430) may be coupled to the connector (300) in one direction at the distal end and grounded to the support member (220, 440) in the other direction opposite to the one direction at the distal end.

[0200] In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may further include a conductive member (450) disposed between the distal end of the cable (240, 430) and the support member (220, 440).

[0201] In one embodiment, the connector (300) may include a base plate (330) including an opening (331).

[0202] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first connecting portion (310) may extend through an opening (331) of the base plate (330).

[0203] In one embodiment, the connector (300) may include a first contact member (340) that contacts a printed circuit board (410) on which the connector (300) is disposed, at least in part, and a second contact member (350) that contacts and electrically connects to a cable (240, 430).

[0204] In one embodiment, the second contact member (350) may include a first region (351) extending toward the cable (240, 430) and a second region (352) formed in a ring shape and contacting the first contact member (340) at the distal end (352a).

[0205] In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a first cable (420) for RF calibration and a second cable (430) including a cable (240).

[0206] In one embodiment, the first contact member (340) may be brought into contact with the second contact member (350) when the first cable (420) is not connected to the first connector (310), and may be moved by the first cable (420) to be spaced apart from the second contact member (350) when the first cable (420) is connected to the first connector (310).

[0207] In one embodiment, the first contact member (340) may include a contact area (341) that contacts the first cable (420), a placement area (342) that contacts the printed circuit board (410) on which the connector (300) is placed, and an inclined area (343) that extends between the contact area (341) and the placement area (342).

[0208] In one embodiment, the connector (300) includes a fixing area (3112, 3212), and the printed circuit board on which the connector (300) is placed among the first printed circuit board (231) and the second printed circuit board (232) may include a fastening groove (412) into which a portion of the fixing area (3112, 3212) is inserted.

[0209] In one embodiment, the connector (300) includes a base plate (330), which may include a guide groove (332) in which the fixing areas (3112, 3212) are arranged.

[0210] In one embodiment, the fixed areas (3112, 3212) may include a first fixed area (3112) formed on the first connecting portion (310) and a second fixed area (3212) formed on the second connecting portion (320) and positioned at a distance from the first fixed areas (3112, 3212).

[0211] In one embodiment, the first connecting portion (310) may include a first conductive member (311) including a conductive material and a first filling member (312) formed on the inside of the first conductive member (311) and including a first insertion space (3121).

[0212] In one embodiment, the second connecting portion (320) may include a second conductive member (321) including a conductive material and a second filling member (322) formed on the inside of the second conductive member (321) and including a second insertion space (3221).

[0213] In one embodiment, each of the first conductive member (311) and the second conductive member (321) may include a base region (3111, 3211) in which a fixed region (3112, 3212) is formed, and a coupling region (3113, 3213) extending in the height direction of the connector (300) from the base region (3111, 3211) and including a cylindrical shape.

[0214] In one embodiment, the electronic device (300) further includes a battery (260), and the first printed circuit board (231) and the second printed circuit board (232) are positioned with the battery (260) therebetween.

[0215] At least a portion of the cable (240, 430) may extend along the length of the electronic device (300) from one side of the battery (260).

[0216] A connector (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first connection portion (310) protruding in a first direction and for RF calibration, a second connection portion (320) protruding in a second direction opposite to the first direction and connected to a cable (430) for RF signal transmission, a base plate (330) including an opening (331) through which at least a portion of the first connection portion (310) passes, a first contact member (340) contacting a printed circuit board (410) on which the connector (300) is disposed at least in a portion, and a second contact member (350) contacting and electrically connecting to the cable.

[0217] In one embodiment, the first contact member (340) is brought into contact with the second contact member (350) when no external cable is connected to the first connection portion (310), and when an external cable is connected to the first connection portion (310), the first contact member (340) can be moved by the external cable to be separated from the second contact member (350).

[0218] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0219] It should be understood that the embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, but 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 the present disclosure, 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 the 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.

[0220] The term "module" used in one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0221] An embodiment of the present disclosure may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0222] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure 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 a relay server.

[0223] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in a manner identical to or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration.

[0224] According to one embodiment, the operations performed by a module, program or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be performed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, A housing (210) having a support member (220); A first printed circuit board (231) arranged on the above support member; A second printed circuit board (232) disposed on the above support member and positioned at a distance from the first printed circuit board; A cable (240) electrically connecting the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board; and A connector (250, 300) is disposed on at least one of the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board, The above connector, A first connection portion (310) protruding in the first direction of the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board for RF calibration; and An electronic device including a second connecting portion (320) protruding in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board and connected to the cable.

2. In paragraph 1, The above cable is, An electronic device coupled to the connector in one direction of the terminal portion and grounded to the support member in the other direction opposite to the one direction of the terminal portion.

3. In paragraph 2, An electronic device further comprising a conductive member (450) disposed between the terminal end of the cable and the support member.

4. In paragraph 1, The above connector, It further includes a base plate (330) including an opening (331), At least a portion of the first connecting portion, An electronic device extending through an opening in the above base plate.

5. In paragraph 1, The above connector, A first contact member (340) that contacts the printed circuit board on which the connector is arranged at least in part; and An electronic device comprising a second contact member (350) in contact with and electrically connected to the cable.

6. In paragraph 5, The second contact member is, A first region (351) extending toward the above cable; and An electronic device formed in a ring shape and including a second region (352) that comes into contact with the first contact member at a distal end (352a).

7. In paragraph 5, A first cable (420) for RF calibration; and Further comprising a second cable (430) including the above cable, The above first contact member is, When the first cable is not connected to the first connecting portion, it comes into contact with the second contact member, An electronic device that is moved by the first cable and separated from the second contact member when the first cable is connected to the first connecting portion.

8. In paragraph 7, The above first contact member is, A contact area (341) in contact with the first cable; A placement area (342) that comes into contact with the printed circuit board on which the above connector is placed; and An electronic device comprising an inclined region (343) extending between the contact region and the placement region.

9. In paragraph 1, The above connector, Contains fixed areas (3112, 3212), Among the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board, the printed circuit board on which the connector is arranged is: An electronic device comprising a fastening groove (412) into which a portion of the above fixed area is inserted.

10. In paragraph 9, The above connector, Including a base plate (330), The above base plate, An electronic device including a guide groove (332) in which the above-mentioned fixed area is placed.

11. In paragraph 9, The above fixed area is, A first fixed area (3112) formed in the first connecting portion; and An electronic device including a second fixed area (3212) formed at the second connecting portion and positioned at a distance from the first fixed area.

12. In paragraph 1, The above first connecting part is, A first conductive member (311) comprising a conductive material; and It includes a first filling member (312) formed on the inside of the first challenge member and including a first insertion space (3121), The above second connecting part, A second conductive member (321) comprising a conductive material; and An electronic device including a second filling member (322) formed on the inner side of the second challenging member and including a second insertion space (3221).

13. In paragraph 12, Each of the first challenge member and the second challenge member, A base area (3111, 3211) where a fixed area is formed; and An electronic device comprising a joining region (3113, 3213) extending in the height direction of the connector from the base region and including a cylindrical shape.

14. In paragraph 1, Includes additional battery (260), The first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board are arranged with a battery interposed therebetween, At least a portion of said cable, An electronic device extending along the length of the electronic device from one side of the battery.

15. In the connector, Protruding in the first direction, a first connection part (310) for RF calibration; A second connecting portion (320) protruding in a second direction opposite to the first direction and connected to a cable (430) for RF signal transmission; A base plate (330) including an opening (331) through which at least a portion of the first connecting portion passes; A first contact member (340) that contacts the printed circuit board (410) on which the connector is arranged at least in part; and A connector including a second contact member (350) that is in contact with and electrically connected to the above cable.

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