Electronic device comprising communication circuit

Abstract

An electronic device of the present invention comprises: an RFIC; a power source supply circuit including a first power source circuit and a second power source circuit; a plurality of power amplifiers; an RFFE circuit; a memory; a processor; and a first switch and a second switch, and can be configured to: control, on the basis that a fourth power amplifier receives power from the first power source circuit through the second switch, the first switch such that a transmission signal that is output from a fourth port is output through the fourth power amplifier; and control, on the basis that the fourth power amplifier receives power from the second power source circuit through the second switch, the first switch such that a transmission signal that is output from a fifth port is output through the fourth power amplifier.

Description

Electronic devices containing communication circuits

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

[0002] Mobile communication services are adopting EN-DC (E-UTRAN New Radio-Dual Connectivity) (or dual connectivity) technology, which simultaneously connects two or more communication signals (e.g., LTE / 4G and 5G networks). Furthermore, mobile communication services are adopting TX hopping technology, which allows for selective switching of transmission antennas to improve the output efficiency of electronic devices that simultaneously output multiple transmission signals.

[0003] The electronic device applies an RF communication structure capable of transmitting at least two communication signals simultaneously to support NR CA (new radio carrier aggregation) function, EN-DC function, and / or TX hopping function.

[0004] 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.

[0005] Mobile communication services are increasingly demanding support for various communication technologies and new RF (radio frequency) bands, such as NR CA, EN-DC, and / or TX hopping. To achieve this, electronic devices face the challenge of adding power amplifiers and power circuits to transmit multiple communication signals, often in limited space.

[0006] An electronic device including a communication circuit of the present invention is intended to support various communication technologies such as NR CA function, EN-DC function and / or TX hopping function.

[0007] Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device including a power supply circuit including a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) that outputs a plurality of radio frequency signals of a first communication network or a second communication network, a first power circuit, and a second power circuit.

[0008] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a plurality of power amplifiers, including a first power amplifier that amplifies a radio frequency signal of a first port of the RFIC to output a transmission signal through a first antenna, a second power amplifier connected to a second antenna that amplifies a radio frequency signal of a second port of the RFIC to output a transmission signal through a second antenna, a third power amplifier that amplifies a radio frequency signal of a third port of the RFIC to output a transmission signal through the third antenna, and a fourth power amplifier that amplifies a radio frequency signal of a fourth port of the RFIC or a fifth port of the RFIC to output a transmission signal through the fourth antenna.

[0009] The electronic device of the present disclosure may include a radio frequency front end (RFFE) circuit including a switch connecting the plurality of power amplifiers and the power supply circuit.

[0010] An electronic device of the present disclosure may include at least one processor including a memory for storing instructions and a processing circuit.

[0011] The electronic device of the present disclosure may include a first switch that, under the control of the at least one processor, allows the radio frequency signal of the fourth port or the radio frequency signal of the fifth port to be transmitted to the fourth power amplifier; and a second switch that, under the control of the at least one processor, is connected to the first power circuit or the second power circuit and supplies power to the fourth power amplifier and the third power amplifier.

[0012] The instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to: control the first switch based on the fourth power amplifier being supplied with power from the first power circuit via the second switch to output a transmission signal output from the fourth port via the fourth power amplifier; and control the first switch based on the fourth power amplifier being supplied with power from the second power circuit via the second switch to output a transmission signal output from the fifth port via the fourth power amplifier.

[0013] An electronic device including a communication circuit of the present invention can reduce the power amplifier or power circuit added to the communication circuit while supporting transmission of various transmission signals, thereby securing the mounting space of the electronic device.

[0014] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, the above and other aspects, features, and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent in the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

[0015] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary configuration of an electronic device for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication according to various embodiments.

[0017] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0018] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0019] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0020] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0021] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a communication circuit control operation of an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0022] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary communication circuit control operations of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0023] Hereinafter, various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0024] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic device (101) within a network environment (100), according to various embodiments.

[0025] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may have at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)) omitted, or one or more other components added. In various 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)).

[0026] The processor (120) may include various processing circuits and / or multiple processors. For example, the term "processor" as used herein, including in the claims, may include various processing circuits, including at least one processor, wherein one or more of the at least one processor may be configured to individually and / or collectively perform the various functions described herein. When the terms "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" as used herein are described as being configured to perform a number of functions, these terms encompass, for example, without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other of the recited functions, and situations where a single processor may perform all of the recited functions. Furthermore, the at least one processor may include a combination of processors that perform the various recited / disclosed functions, for example, in a distributed manner. The at least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform the various functions. The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134).According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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).

[0029] 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).

[0030] 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).

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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).

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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).

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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).

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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).

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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 including 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 selected at least one 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).

[0044] According to various embodiments, 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.

[0045] 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)).

[0046] 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.

[0047] FIG. 2 is a block diagram (200) showing an exemplary configuration of an electronic device (101) for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication according to various embodiments.

[0048] Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device (101) may include a first communication processor (e.g., including processing circuitry) (212), a second communication processor (e.g., including processing circuitry) (214), a first radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) (222), a second RFIC (224), a third RFIC (226), a fourth RFIC (228), a first radio frequency front end (RFFE) (232), a second RFFE (234), a first antenna module (e.g., including at least one antenna) (242), a second antenna module (e.g., including at least one antenna) (244), and an antenna (248). The electronic device (101) may further include a processor (e.g., including processing circuitry) (120) and a memory (130). The network (199) may include a first network (292) and a second network (294). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include at least one of the components described in FIG. 1, and the network (199) may further include at least one other network. According to one embodiment, the first communication processor (212), the second communication processor (214), the first RFIC (222), the second RFIC (224), the fourth RFIC (228), the first RFFE (232), and the second RFFE (234) may form at least a portion of the wireless communication module (192). According to one embodiment, the fourth RFIC (228) may be omitted or included as a part of the third RFIC (226).

[0049] The first communication processor (212) may include various processing circuits and / or multiple processors. For example, the term "processor" as used herein, including in the claims, may include various processing circuits, including at least one processor, wherein one or more of the at least one processor may be configured to individually and / or collectively perform various functions described herein. When the terms "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" as used herein are described as being configured to perform a number of functions, these terms encompass, for example, without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other of the recited functions, and situations where a single processor may perform all of the recited functions. Furthermore, the at least one processor may include a combination of processors that perform various recited / disclosed functions, for example, in a distributed manner. The at least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform various functions. The first communication processor (212) may, for example, support the establishment of a communication channel in a band to be used for wireless communication with the first network (292) and legacy network communication through the established communication channel. According to various embodiments, the first network (292) may be a legacy network including a second generation (2G), 3G, 4G, or long term evolution (LTE) network. The second communication processor (214) may include various processing circuits and / or multiple processors.For example, the term "processor" as used herein, including in the claims, may encompass various processing circuits, including at least one processor, wherein one or more of the at least one processors may be individually and / or collectively configured to perform various functions described herein. When the terms "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors," as used herein, are described as being configured to perform a number of functions, these terms encompass, for example, without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other of the recited functions, and situations where a single processor may perform all of the recited functions. Furthermore, the at least one processor may comprise a combination of processors that perform various recited / disclosed functions, for example, in a distributed manner. The at least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform various functions. The second communication processor (214) may, for example, establish a communication channel corresponding to a designated band (e.g., about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) among the bands to be used for wireless communication with the second network (294), and support 5G network communication through the established communication channel. According to various embodiments, the second network (294) may be a 5G network defined by 3GPP. Additionally, according to one embodiment, the first communication processor (212) or the second communication processor (214) may establish a communication channel corresponding to another designated band (e.g., about 6 GHz or less) among the bands to be used for wireless communication with the second network (294), and support 5G network communication through the established communication channel. According to one embodiment, the first communication processor (212) and the second communication processor (214) may be implemented in a single chip or a single package.According to various embodiments, the first communication processor (212) or the second communication processor (214) may be formed within a single chip or single package with the processor (120), the auxiliary processor (123), or the communication module (190).

[0050] The first RFIC (222) may, upon transmission, convert a baseband signal generated by the first communication processor (212) into a radio frequency (RF) signal of about 700 MHz to about 3 GHz used in the first network (292) (e.g., a legacy network). Upon reception, the RF signal may be acquired from the first network (292) (e.g., a legacy network) via an antenna (e.g., the first antenna module (242)) and preprocessed via an RFFE (e.g., the first RFFE (232)). The first RFIC (222) may convert the preprocessed RF signal into a baseband signal so that it may be processed by the first communication processor (212).

[0051] The second RFIC (224) may, upon transmission, convert a baseband signal generated by the first communication processor (212) or the second communication processor (214) into an RF signal (hereinafter, a 5G Sub6 RF signal) of a Sub6 band (e.g., about 6 GHz or less) used in the second network (294) (e.g., a 5G network). Upon reception, the 5G Sub6 RF signal may be acquired from the second network (294) (e.g., a 5G network) via an antenna (e.g., the second antenna module (244)) and preprocessed via an RFFE (e.g., the second RFFE (234)). The second RFIC (224) may convert the preprocessed 5G Sub6 RF signal into a baseband signal so that the preprocessed 5G Sub6 RF signal may be processed by a corresponding communication processor among the first communication processor (212) or the second communication processor (214).

[0052] The third RFIC (226) can convert the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor (214) into an RF signal (hereinafter, 5G Above6 RF signal) of a 5G Above6 band (e.g., about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) to be used in the second network (294) (e.g., 5G network). Upon reception, the 5G Above6 RF signal can be acquired from the second network (294) (e.g., 5G network) through an antenna (e.g., antenna (248)) and preprocessed through the third RFFE (236). The third RFIC (226) can convert the preprocessed 5G Above6 RF signal into a baseband signal so that it can be processed by the second communication processor (214). According to one embodiment, the third RFFE (236) can be formed as a part of the third RFIC (226).

[0053] The electronic device (101) may, according to one embodiment, include a fourth RFIC (228) separately from or at least as a part of the third RFIC (226). In this case, the fourth RFIC (228) may convert a baseband signal generated by the second communication processor (214) into an RF signal (hereinafter, referred to as an IF signal) of an intermediate frequency band (e.g., about 9 GHz to about 11 GHz) and then transmit the IF signal to the third RFIC (226). The third RFIC (226) may convert the IF signal into a 5G Above6 RF signal. Upon reception, the 5G Above6 RF signal may be received from the second network (294) (e.g., a 5G network) via an antenna (e.g., antenna (248)) and converted into an IF signal by the third RFIC (226). The fourth RFIC (228) can convert the IF signal into a baseband signal so that the second communication processor (214) can process it.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the first RFIC (222) and the second RFIC (224) may be implemented as a single chip or at least a portion of a single package. According to one embodiment, the first RFFE (232) and the second RFFE (234) may be implemented as a single chip or at least a portion of a single package. According to one embodiment, at least one antenna module of the first antenna module (242) or the second antenna module (244) may be omitted or combined with another antenna module to process RF signals of corresponding multiple bands.

[0055] In one embodiment, the third RFIC (226) and the antenna (248) may be disposed on the same substrate to form a third antenna module (246). For example, the wireless communication module (192) or the processor (120) may be disposed on the first substrate (e.g., the main PCB). In this case, the third RFIC (226) may be disposed on a portion (e.g., the bottom surface) of a second substrate (e.g., the sub PCB) separate from the first substrate, and the antenna (248) may be disposed on another portion (e.g., the top surface) to form the third antenna module (246). By disposing the third RFIC (226) and the antenna (248) on the same substrate, it is possible to reduce the length of the transmission line therebetween. This can reduce, for example, the loss (e.g., attenuation) of signals in a high-frequency band (e.g., about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) used in 5G network communications by the transmission line. Due to this, the electronic device (101) can improve the quality or speed of communication with the second network (294) (e.g., 5G network).

[0056] In one embodiment, the antenna (248) may be formed as an antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements that may be used for beamforming. In this case, the third RFIC (226) may include a plurality of phase shifters (238) corresponding to the plurality of antenna elements, for example, as part of the third RFFE (236). Upon transmission, each of the plurality of phase shifters (238) may shift the phase of a 5G Above6 RF signal to be transmitted to an external source (e.g., a base station of a 5G network) of the electronic device (101) via its corresponding antenna element. Upon reception, each of the plurality of phase shifters (238) may shift the phase of a 5G Above6 RF signal received from the external source via its corresponding antenna element to the same or substantially the same phase. This enables transmission or reception via beamforming between the electronic device (101) and the external source.

[0057] The second network (294) (e.g., a 5G network) may operate independently (e.g., Stand-Alone (SA)) or connected to (e.g., Non-Stand Alone (NSA)) the first network (292) (e.g., a legacy network). For example, the 5G network may only have an access network (e.g., a 5G radio access network (RAN) or next generation RAN (NG RAN)) and no core network (e.g., next generation core (NGC)). In this case, the electronic device (101) may access an external network (e.g., the Internet) under the control of the core network (e.g., evolved packed core (EPC)) of the legacy network after accessing the access network of the 5G network. Protocol information for communication with a legacy network (e.g., LTE protocol information) or protocol information for communication with a 5G network (e.g., New Radio (NR) protocol information) may be stored in the memory (130) and accessed by other components (e.g., the processor (120), the first communication processor (212), or the second communication processor (214)).

[0058] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an exemplary configuration of an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments.

[0059] In one embodiment, an electronic device (101) (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a memory (130), a processor (e.g., including processing circuitry) (310) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1 or processor (120) of FIG. 2), a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) (320), a radio frequency front end (RFFE) circuit (330), antennas (340), and a power supply circuit (e.g., power amplifier with power management, PAPM) (350).

[0060] In one embodiment, the memory (130) may store instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to perform the functions of FIGS. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and / or 8.

[0061] In one embodiment, the processor (310) (e.g., the processor (12) of FIG. 1) may include various processing circuits and control the overall operation of the electronic device (601) and signal flow between internal components of the electronic device (601), and perform data processing. For example, the processor (610) may include a central processing unit (CPU), an application processor (AP) (e.g., the main processor (121) of FIG. 1), and / or a communication processor (CP) (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) of FIG. 1).

[0062] In one embodiment, the RFIC (320) may upconvert a signal generated by the processor (310) (e.g., a baseband signal or an intermediate frequency band signal) to a wireless signal and transmit it to the RFFE circuit (330). The RFFE circuit (330) may amplify the wireless signal received from the RFIC (320) for transmission from an external electronic device via the antennas (340). The processor (310) may include various processing circuits and / or multiple processors. For example, the term “processor” as used herein, including in the claims, may include various processing circuits, including at least one processor, wherein one or more of the at least one processor may be individually and / or collectively configured to perform the various functions described herein. When the terms "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" are used herein to describe a processor configured to perform a number of functions, these terms include, for example and without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other of the recited functions, and situations where a single processor can perform all of the recited functions. Furthermore, the at least one processor may comprise a combination of processors that perform various recited / disclosed functions (e.g., in a distributed manner). At least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform various functions.

[0063] In one embodiment, the RFIC (320) may down-convert the preprocessed radio signal in the RFFE circuit (330) to a baseband signal for processing by the processor (310).

[0064] In one embodiment, the RFIC (320) may include a first RFIC (222) and a second RFIC (224), which are not shown, but are illustrated in FIG. 2. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first RFIC (222) and the second RFIC (224) may be implemented as an integrated RFIC (320) when implemented as a single chip or a single package.

[0065] In one embodiment, the RFFE circuit (330) can transmit in the frequency band of the first communication network and / or the second communication network. The frequency bands of the first communication network and / or the second communication network may be the same or similar. However, this is not limited thereto, and the frequency bands of the first communication network and / or the second communication network may be different.

[0066] In one embodiment, the RFFE circuit (330) may be designed to enable signal processing tailored to the characteristics of a first communication network (e.g., a 4G communication network, a legacy communication network, or an LTE communication network) and a second communication network (e.g., a 5G communication network, or a new radio (NR) communication network).

[0067] In one embodiment, the RFFE circuit (330) (e.g., the first RFFE (232) of FIG. 2 and / or the second RFFE (234) of FIG. 2) may preprocess a wireless signal received from an external electronic device via the antennas (340). For example, the RFFE circuit (330) may amplify the wireless signal received from the external electronic device via the antennas (340) while suppressing noise through a low noise amplifier (LNA).

[0068] In one embodiment, the antennas (340) may support frequency bands for a first communication network (e.g., a 4G communication network, a legacy communication network, or an LTE communication network) and a second communication network (e.g., a 5G communication network, a new radio (NR) communication network).

[0069] In one embodiment, the antennas (340) can transmit and / or receive wireless signals of multiple frequency bands to and from external electronic devices. For example, the antennas (340) can support a first frequency band (e.g., about 1930 MHz to about 1990 MHz) and a second frequency band (e.g., about 1710 MHz to about 2200 MHz), but are not limited thereto.

[0070] In one embodiment, the antennas (340) may utilize at least a portion of a housing (e.g., a side plate) of the electronic device (101) as a radiator (e.g., at least a portion of an upper surface of the side plate and at least a portion of a lower surface of the side plate) or may utilize conductors (or conductive portions) disposed within and adjacent to the housing as radiators. For example, the housing of the electronic device (101) may include at least one non-conductive portion and / or one conductive portion.

[0071] In one embodiment, the power supply circuit (350) can supply power to a plurality of power amplifiers included in the RFFE circuit (330). The power supply circuit (350) can include a plurality of power circuits. For example, the plurality of power circuits can be dedicatedly connected to the plurality of power amplifiers.

[0072] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary electronic device (101) according to various embodiments.

[0073] In one embodiment, an electronic device (101) (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a memory (130), a processor (e.g., including processing circuitry) (310) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1, processor (120) of FIG. 2), an RFIC (320) (e.g., RFIC (320) of FIG. 3), an RFFE circuit (330) (e.g., RFFE circuit (330)), antennas (340) (e.g., antennas (340)), and a power supply circuit (350) (e.g., power supply circuit (350)).

[0074] In one embodiment, the memory (130) may store instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to perform the operations mentioned in FIG. 4.

[0075] In one embodiment, the processor (310) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) includes various processing circuits and may generate a baseband signal or an intermediate frequency band signal for a first communication network or a second communication network and transmit the same to the RFIC (320).

[0076] In one embodiment, the RFIC (320) may include a first port (TX1 low), a second port (TX1 mid / high), a third port (TX2 mid / high), a fourth port (TX1 UHB), or a fifth port (TX2 UHB).

[0077] In one embodiment, the RFIC (320) can upconvert a wireless signal for a first frequency band (LTE low) of a first communication network, a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network, a third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network, a first frequency band (NR Low) of a second communication network, a second frequency band (NR Mid) of the second communication network, a third frequency band (NR High) of the second communication network, or a fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network and transmit the upconverted signal to the RFFE circuit (330).

[0078] In one embodiment, the RFFE circuit (330) may include a first power amplification circuit (331), a second power amplification circuit (332), a third power amplification circuit (333), a fourth power amplification circuit (334), and / or a first switch (335).

[0079] In one embodiment, the first power amplification circuit (331) may include a first power amplifier (3311). The second power amplification circuit (332) may include a second power amplifier (3321). The third power amplification circuit (333) may include a third power amplifier (3331). The fourth power amplification circuit (334) may include a fourth power amplifier (3341) and a second switch (3342). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the second switch (3342) may be disposed external to the RFEE circuit (330) or external to the fourth power amplification circuit (334).

[0080] In one embodiment, the antennas (340) may include a first antenna (341), a second antenna (342), a third antenna (343), and / or a fourth antenna (344).

[0081] In one embodiment, the power supply circuit (350) may include a first power circuit (351) and a second power circuit (352).

[0082] In one embodiment, the ports and power amplifiers of the RFIC (320) may be set or connected as dedicated to support the EN-DC function in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously outputs multiple transmission signals.

[0083] In one embodiment, the first port (TX1 Low) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the first power circuit (351).

[0084] In one embodiment, the second port (TX1 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the second power circuit (352).

[0085] In one embodiment, the third port (TX2 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the first power circuit (351).

[0086] In one embodiment, the fourth port (TX1 UHB) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the first power circuit (351).

[0087] In one embodiment, the fifth port (TX2 UHB) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the second power circuit (352).

[0088] In one embodiment, the first frequency band (LTE Low) of the first communication network and the first frequency band (NR Low) of the second communication network may be the same or similar communication bands. For example, the transmission signals of the first frequency band (LTE Low) of the first communication network and the first frequency band (NR Low) of the second communication network may be transmitted to the first power amplifier (3311) through the first port (TX1 Low) of the RFIC (320).

[0089] In one embodiment, the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network and the second frequency band (NR Mid) of the second communication network may be the same or similar communication bands. For example, the transmission signals of the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network and the second frequency band (NR Mid) of the second communication network may be transmitted to the second power amplifier (3321) or the third power amplifier (3331) through the second port (TX1 Mid / High) or the third port (TX2 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320).

[0090] In one embodiment, the third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network and the third frequency band (NR High) of the second communication network may be the same or similar communication bands. For example, the transmission signals of the third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network and the third frequency band (NR High) of the second communication network may be transmitted to the second power amplifier (3321) or the third power amplifier (3331) through the second port (TX1 Mid / High) or the third port (TX2 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320).

[0091] In one embodiment, the second communication network may include a fourth frequency band (NR UHB). For example, a transmit signal of the fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network may be transmitted to a fourth power amplifier (3341). Depending on the EN-DC support combination, the transmit signal of the fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network may be transmitted to the fourth power amplifier (3341) via a fourth port (TX1 UHB) or a fifth port (TX2 UHB).

[0092] In one embodiment, a first power amplifier (3311) may be connected to an RFIC (320), a first antenna (341), and a first power circuit (351). The first power amplifier (3311) may amplify a transmission signal output from a first port (TX1 Low) of the RFIC (320) and transmit the amplified signal to the first antenna (341). The first antenna (341) may transmit the transmission signal output from the first port (TX1 Low) of the RFIC (320) to the outside of the electronic device (101). The first power amplifier (3311) may receive power from the first power circuit (351) and amplify the transmission signal of the first port (TX1 Low) of the RFIC (320).

[0093] In one embodiment, a second power amplifier (3321) may be connected to an RFIC (320), a second antenna (342), and a second power circuit (352). The second power amplifier (3321) may amplify a transmission signal output from a second port (TX1 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320) and transmit the amplified signal to the second antenna (342). The second antenna (342) may transmit the transmission signal output from the second port (TX1 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320) to the outside of the electronic device (101). The second power amplifier (3321) may receive power from the second power circuit (352) and amplify a transmission signal output from the second port (TX1 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320).

[0094] In one embodiment, a third power amplifier (3331) may be connected to an RFIC (320), a third antenna (343), and a second switch (3342).

[0095] In one embodiment, the fourth power amplifier (3341) may be connected to the first switch (335), the fourth antenna (344), and the second switch (3342).

[0096] In one embodiment, the first switch (335) may be connected to the RFCI (320) and the fourth power amplifier (3341).

[0097] In one embodiment, the second switch (3342) is connected to the first power circuit (351) and the second power circuit (352) so that, under the control of the processor (310), either power circuit can supply power to the third power amplifier (3331) and the fourth power amplifier (3341).

[0098] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (130), when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to cause one power circuit to supply power to the third power amplifier (3331) and the fourth power amplifier (3341).

[0099] In one embodiment, the third power amplifier (3331) may be powered from the first power circuit (351) or the second power circuit (352) connected via the second switch (3342) to amplify a transmission signal output from the third port (TX2 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320).

[0100] In one embodiment, the fourth power amplifier (3341) may be powered from the first power circuit (351) or the second power circuit (352) connected via the second switch (3342) to amplify a transmission signal output from the fourth port (TX1 UHB) or the fifth port (TX2 UHB).

[0101] In one embodiment, when the first power circuit (351) or the second power circuit (352) is selected in the second switch (3342) under the control of the processor (310), the second switch (3342) may output a first voltage (e.g., vcc#out). When the electronic device (101) performs the EN-DC function, the first voltage (e.g., vcc#out) may be changed to an output voltage of the first power circuit (351) or the second power circuit (352) according to a corresponding frequency band.

[0102] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (130), when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to output a first voltage (e.g., vcc#out) using the second switch (3342) when the first power circuit (351) or the second power circuit (352) is selected in the second switch (3342).

[0103] For example, when the electronic device (101) performs the EN-DC function, the case where the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of the first frequency band (LTE Low) of the first communication network, the second frequency band (NR Mid) of the second communication network, and the third frequency band (NR High) of the second communication network will be described as follows. The electronic device (101) can transmit the transmission signal of the first frequency band (LTE Low) of the first communication network through the first antenna (341). The transmission signal of the first frequency band (LTE Low) of the first communication network can be transmitted to the first power amplifier (3311) through the first port (TX1 Low). The first power amplifier (3311) can be supplied with power through the first power circuit (351). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (NR Mid) of the second communication network and a third frequency band (NR High) of the second communication network through the second antenna (342). The transmission signal of the second frequency band (NR Mid) of the second communication network and the third frequency band (NR High) of the second communication network can be transmitted to a second power amplifier (3321) through a second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be supplied with power through a second power circuit (352).

[0104] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs an EN-DC function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a first frequency band (LTE Low) of a first communication network and a fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of a second communication network.

[0105] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a first frequency band (LTE Low) of a first communication network through a first antenna (341). The transmission signal of the first frequency band (LTE Low) of the first communication network can be transmitted to a first power amplifier (3311) through a first port (TX1 Low). The first power amplifier (3311) can be supplied with power through a first power circuit (351). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of a second communication network through a fourth antenna (344). The transmission signal of the fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network can be transmitted to a fourth power amplifier (3341) through a fifth port (TX2 UHB). The fourth power amplifier (3341) can be supplied with power through the second power circuit (352). For example, since the first port (TX1 Low) is dedicated to the first power circuit (351), the electronic device (101) can change the power connection of the second switch (3342) to the second power circuit (352) under the control of the processor (310). The fourth power amplifier (3341) can amplify a transmission signal output from the fifth port (TX2 UHB) based on the power supplied from the second power circuit (352) and output the amplified signal to the fourth antenna (344). In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (130), when executed by the processor (310), can cause the electronic device (101) to change the power connection of the second switch (3342) to the second power circuit (352).

[0106] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs an EN-DC function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of a first communication network and a first frequency band (NR Low) of a second communication network.

[0107] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) and a third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network through the second antenna (342). The transmission signals of the second frequency band (LTE Mid) and the third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network can be transmitted to a second power amplifier (3321) through a second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be supplied with power through a second power circuit (352). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a first frequency band (NR Low) of the second communication network through the first antenna (341). The transmission signal of the first frequency band (NR Low) of the second communication network can be transmitted to the first power amplifier (3311) through the first port (TX1 Low). The first power amplifier (3311) can be powered through the first power circuit (351).

[0108] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs an EN-DC function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of a first communication network and a second frequency band / third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of a second communication network.

[0109] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the third antenna (343). The transmission signal of the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network can be transmitted to a third power amplifier (3331) through a third port (TX2 Mid / High). The third power amplifier (3331) can be supplied with power through the first power circuit (351). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band / third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of the second communication network through the second antenna (342). The transmission signal of the second frequency band / third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of the second communication network can be transmitted to a second power amplifier (3321) through a second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be supplied with power through the second power circuit (352). For example, since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), the electronic device (101) can change the power connection of the second switch (3342) to the first power circuit (351) under the control of the processor (310). The third power amplifier (3331) can amplify a transmission signal output from the third port (TX2 Mid / High) based on the power supplied from the first power circuit (351) and output the amplified signal to the third antenna (343). In one embodiment, since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), instructions stored in the memory (130) can cause the electronic device (101) to change the power connection of the second switch (3342) to the first power circuit (351) when executed by the processor (310).

[0110] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs an EN-DC function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of a first communication network and a fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of a second communication network.

[0111] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the second antenna (342). The transmission signal of the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network can be transmitted to a second power amplifier (3321) through a second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be supplied with power through a second power circuit (352). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network through the fourth antenna (344). The transmission signal of the fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network can be transmitted to a fourth power amplifier (3341) through a fourth port (TX1 UHB). The fourth power amplifier (3341) can be powered through the first power circuit (351). For example, since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), the electronic device (101) can change the power connection of the second switch (3342) to the first power circuit (351) under the control of the processor (310). Since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), instructions stored in the memory (130) can cause the electronic device (101) to change the power connection of the second switch (3342) to the first power circuit (351) when executed by the processor (310).

[0112] The fourth power amplifier (3341) can amplify a transmission signal output from the fourth port (TX1 UHB) based on the power supplied from the first power circuit (351) and output the amplified signal to the fourth antenna (344). When the first power circuit (351) supplies power to the fourth power amplifier (3341), the electronic device (101) can control the first switch (335) so that the transmission signal from the fourth port (TX1 UHB) is transmitted to the fourth power amplifier (3341). When the second power circuit (352) supplies power to the fourth power amplifier (3341), the electronic device (101) can control the first switch (335) so that the transmission signal from the fifth port (TX2 UHB) is transmitted to the fourth power amplifier (3341).

[0113] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs an EN-DC function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a third frequency band (LTE High) of a first communication network and a first frequency band (NR Low) of a second communication network.

[0114] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network through the second antenna (342). The transmission signal of the third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network can be transmitted to a second power amplifier (3321) through a second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be supplied with power through a second power circuit (352). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a first frequency band (NR Low) of the second communication network through the first antenna (341). The transmission signal of the first frequency band (NR Low) of the second communication network can be transmitted to the first power amplifier (3311) through the first port (TX1 Low). The first power amplifier (3311) can be powered through the first power circuit (351).

[0115] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs an EN-DC function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a third frequency band (LTE High) of a first communication network and a second frequency band (NR Mid) of a second communication network.

[0116] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network through the third antenna (343). The transmission signal of the third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network can be delivered to a third power amplifier (3331) through a third port (TX2 Mid / High). The third power amplifier (3331) can be supplied with power through the first power circuit (351). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (NR Mid) of the second communication network through the second antenna (342). The transmission signal of the second frequency band (NR Mid) of the second communication network can be delivered to a second power amplifier (3321) through a second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be powered through the second power circuit (352). For example, since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), the electronic device (101) can change the power connection of the second switch (3342) to the first power circuit (351) under the control of the processor (310). Since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), instructions stored in the memory (130) can cause the electronic device (101) to change the power connection of the second switch (3342) to the first power circuit (351) when executed by the processor (310). The third power amplifier (3331) can amplify the transmission signal output from the third port (TX2 Mid / High) based on the power supplied from the first power circuit (351) and output it to the third antenna (343).

[0117] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs an EN-DC function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a third frequency band (LTE High) of a first communication network and a fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of a second communication network.

[0118] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network through the second antenna (342). The transmission signal of the third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network can be transmitted to a second power amplifier (3321) through a second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be supplied with power through a second power circuit (352). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network through the fourth antenna (344). The transmission signal of the fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network can be transmitted to a fourth power amplifier (3341) through a fourth port (TX1 UHB). The fourth power amplifier (3341) can be powered through the first power circuit (351). For example, since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), the electronic device (101) can change the power connection of the second switch (3342) to the first power circuit (351) under the control of the processor (310). Since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), instructions stored in the memory (130) can cause the electronic device (101) to change the power connection of the second switch (3342) to the first power circuit (351) when executed by the processor (310). The fourth power amplifier (3341) can amplify the transmission signal output from the fourth port (TX2 UHB) based on the power supplied from the first power circuit (351) and output it to the fourth antenna (344).

[0119] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs a TX hopping function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of a first communication network and a second frequency band / third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of a second communication network.

[0120] In one embodiment, when performing the EN-DC function, the electronic device (101) may transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the third antenna (343). In order to increase antenna efficiency in the same frequency band, the electronic device (101) may perform a TX hopping function.

[0121] In one embodiment, when performing a TX hopping function, the electronic device (101) may transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the second antenna (342).

[0122] When the antenna is changed from the third antenna (343) to the second antenna (342), a transmission signal of the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network can be transmitted to the second power amplifier (3321) through the second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be supplied with power through the second power circuit (352).

[0123] When the electronic device (101) transmits a transmission signal of the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the second antenna (342), the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of the second frequency band / third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of the second communication network using the third antenna (343) instead of the second antenna (342). The transmission signal of the second frequency band / third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of the second communication network can be transmitted to the third power amplifier (3331) through the third port (TX2 Mid / High). The third power amplifier (3331) can be supplied with power through the first power circuit (351). For example, since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), the electronic device (101) can change the power connection of the second switch (3342) to the first power circuit (351) under the control of the processor (310). Since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), instructions stored in the memory (130) can cause the electronic device (101) to change the power connection of the second switch (3342) to the first power circuit (351) when executed by the processor (310). The third power amplifier (3331) can amplify the transmission signal output from the third port (TX2 Mid / High) based on the power supplied from the first power circuit (351) and output the amplified signal to the third antenna (343).

[0124] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary electronic device (101) according to various embodiments.

[0125] In one embodiment, an electronic device (101) (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a memory (130), a processor (e.g., including processing circuitry) (310) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1, processor (120) of FIG. 2), an RFIC (320) (e.g., RFIC (320) of FIG. 3), an RFFE circuit (330) (e.g., RFFE circuit (330)), antennas (340) (e.g., antennas (340)), and a power supply circuit (350) (e.g., power supply circuit (350)).

[0126] In one embodiment, the memory (130) may store instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to perform the operations mentioned in FIG. 5.

[0127] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 5 may further include a third switch (336) in the RFFE circuit (330) than the electronic device (101) of FIG. 4. In describing the electronic device (101) of FIG. 5, any overlapping content with the electronic device (101) of FIG. 4 may be omitted.

[0128] In one embodiment, the RFFE circuit (330) may include a first power amplification circuit (331), a second power amplification circuit (332), a third power amplification circuit (333), a fourth power amplification circuit (334), a first switch (335), a second switch (3342), and a third switch (336). For example, the third switch (336) may include a double pole double throw (DPDT) switch.

[0129] In one embodiment, the first power amplification circuit (331) may include a first power amplifier (3311). The second power amplification circuit (332) may include a second power amplifier (3321). The third power amplification circuit (333) may include a third power amplifier (3331). The fourth power amplification circuit (334) may include a fourth power amplifier (3341) and a second switch (3342). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the second switch (3342) may be disposed external to the RFEE circuit (330) or external to the fourth power amplification circuit (334).

[0130] In one embodiment, the antennas (340) may include a first antenna (341), a second antenna (342), a third antenna (343), and a fourth antenna (344).

[0131] In one embodiment, the power supply circuit (350) may include a first power circuit (351) and a second power circuit (352).

[0132] In one embodiment, the ports and power amplifiers of the RFIC (320) may be set or connected as dedicated to support the EN-DC function in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously outputs multiple transmission signals.

[0133] In one embodiment, the first port (TX1 Low) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the first power circuit (351).

[0134] In one embodiment, the second port (TX1 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the second power circuit (352).

[0135] In one embodiment, the third port (TX2 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the first power circuit (351).

[0136] In one embodiment, the fourth port (TX1 UHB) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the first power circuit (351).

[0137] In one embodiment, the fifth port (TX2 UHB) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the second power circuit (352).

[0138] In one embodiment, a first power amplifier (3311) may be connected to an RFIC (320), a first antenna (341), and a first power circuit (351). The first power amplifier (3311) may amplify a transmission signal output from a first port (TX1 Low) of the RFIC (320) and transmit the amplified signal to the first antenna (341). The first antenna (341) may transmit the transmission signal output from the first port (TX1 Low) of the RFIC (320) to the outside of the electronic device (101). The first power amplifier (3311) may receive power from the first power circuit (351) and amplify the transmission signal of the first port (TX1 Low) of the RFIC (320).

[0139] In one embodiment, the second power amplifier (3321) may be connected to a third switch (336), a second antenna (342), and a second power circuit (352) connected to the RFIC (320). The second power amplifier (3321) may amplify a transmission signal output from the second port (TX1 Mid / High) or a transmission signal output from the third port (TX2 Mid / High) and transmit the amplified signal to the second antenna (342). The second antenna (342) may transmit the transmission signal output from the second port (TX1 Mid / High) or the transmission signal output from the third port (TX2 Mid / High) to the outside of the electronic device (101). The second power amplifier (3321) can receive power from the second power circuit (352) and amplify a transmission signal output from the second port (TX1 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320) or a transmission signal output from the third port (TX2 Mid / High).

[0140] In one embodiment, a third power amplifier (3331) may be connected to a third switch (336), a third antenna (343), and a second switch (3342) connected to an RFIC (320).

[0141] In one embodiment, a fourth power amplifier (3341) may be connected to an RFIC (320), a fourth antenna (344), and a second switch (3342).

[0142] In one embodiment, the second switch (3342) is connected to the first power circuit (351) and the second power circuit (352) so that, under the control of the processor (310), either power circuit can supply power to the third power amplifier (3331) and the fourth power amplifier (3341).

[0143] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (130), when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the second switch (3342) to cause one power circuit to supply power to the third power amplifier (3331) and the fourth power amplifier (3341).

[0144] In one embodiment, the third power amplifier (3331) may be powered from the first power circuit (351) or the second power circuit (352) connected via the second switch (3342) to amplify a transmission signal output from the second port (TX1 Mid / High) or a transmission signal output from the third port (TX2 Mid / High).

[0145] In one embodiment, the fourth power amplifier (3341) may be powered from the first power circuit (351) or the second power circuit (352) connected via the second switch (3342) to amplify a transmission signal output from the fourth port (TX1 UHB) or the fifth port (TX2 UHB).

[0146] In one embodiment, when the first power circuit (351) or the second power circuit (352) is selected in the second switch (3342) under the control of the processor (310), the second switch (3342) may output a first voltage (e.g., vcc#out). When the electronic device (101) performs the EN-DC function, the first voltage (e.g., vcc#out) may be changed to an output voltage of the first power circuit (351) or the second power circuit (352) according to a corresponding frequency band.

[0147] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (130) may, when executed by the processor (310), cause the electronic device (101) to control the second switch (3342) to select the first power circuit (351) or the second power circuit (352). When the first power circuit (351) or the second power circuit (352) is selected by the second switch (3342), the second switch (3342) may output a first voltage (e.g., vcc#out). When the electronic device (101) performs the EN-DC function, the first voltage (e.g., vcc#out) may be changed to an output voltage of the first power circuit (351) or the second power circuit (352) depending on a corresponding frequency band.

[0148] In one embodiment, the operation of performing the EN-DC function of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 5 may be substantially the same as that of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 4. At this time, the third switch (336) may connect the second port (TX1 Mid / High) to the second power amplifier (3321), and the third port (TX2 Mid / High) to the third power amplifier (3331).

[0149] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs a TX hopping function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of a first communication network and a second frequency band / third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of a second communication network.

[0150] In one embodiment, when performing the EN-DC function, the electronic device (101) may transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the third antenna (343). In order to increase antenna efficiency in the same frequency band, the electronic device (101) may perform a TX hopping function.

[0151] In one embodiment, when performing a TX hopping function, the electronic device (101) may transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the second antenna (342).

[0152] In one embodiment, when the antenna transmitting the transmission signal is changed from the third antenna (343) to the second antenna (342), the third port (TX2 Mid / High) can be connected to the second power amplifier (3321) through the third switch (336). The transmission signal of the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network can be transmitted to the second power amplifier (3321) through the third port (TX2 Mid / High) and the third switch (336). The electronic device (101), under the control of the processor (310), can control the third switch (336) to connect the third port (TX2 Mid / High) and the second power amplifier (3321).

[0153] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (130), when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to cause the third switch (336) to connect the third port (TX2 Mid / High) and the second power amplifier (3321).

[0154] The second power amplifier (3321) can be powered through the second power circuit (352).

[0155] When the electronic device (101) transmits a transmission signal of the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the second antenna (342), the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of the second frequency band / third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of the second communication network using the third antenna (343) instead of the second antenna (342). The transmission signal of the second frequency band / third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of the second communication network can be transmitted to the third power amplifier (3331) through the second port (TX1 Mid / High) and the third switch (336). The third power amplifier (3331) can be supplied with power through the first power circuit (351). The electronic device (101), under the control of the processor (310), can control the third switch (336) to connect the second port (TX1 Mid / High) and the third power amplifier (3331). In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (130), when executed by the processor (310), can cause the electronic device (101) to cause the third switch (336) to connect the second port (TX1 Mid / High) and the third power amplifier (3331). Since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), the electronic device (101) can change the power connection of the second switch (3342) to the first power circuit (351) under the control of the processor (310). Since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), instructions stored in the memory (130) can cause the electronic device (101) to change the power connection of the second switch (3342) to the first power circuit (351) when executed by the processor (310).The third power amplifier (3331) can amplify the transmission signal output from the second port (TX1 Mid / High) and transmitted through the third switch (336) based on the power supplied from the first power circuit (351) and output it to the third antenna (343).

[0156] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs a TX hopping function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of a first communication network and a first frequency band (NR Low) of a second communication network.

[0157] In one embodiment, when performing the EN-DC function, the electronic device (101) may transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the second antenna (342). In order to increase antenna efficiency in the same frequency band, the electronic device (101) may perform a TX hopping function.

[0158] In one embodiment, when performing the TX hopping function, the electronic device (101) may transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the third antenna (342).

[0159] When the antenna is changed from the second antenna (342) to the third antenna (342), a transmission signal of the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network can be transmitted to the third power amplifier (3331) through the second port (TX1 Mid / High). The third power amplifier (3331) can be supplied with power through the second power circuit (352). The electronic device (101) can control the third switch (336) to connect the second port (TX1 Mid / High) and the third power amplifier (3331) through the processor (310). The instructions stored in the memory (130), when executed by the processor (310), can cause the electronic device (101) to cause the third switch (336) to connect the second port (TX1 Mid / High) and the third power amplifier (3331).

[0160] The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a first frequency band (NR Low) of a second communication network using a first antenna (341). The transmission signal of the first frequency band (NR Low) of the second communication network can be transmitted to a first power amplifier (3311) through a first port (TX1 Low). The first power amplifier (3311) can be supplied with power through a first power circuit (351).

[0161] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 5 can include a more TX hopping antenna change combination than the electronic device (101) of FIG. 4 because it can change the connection between the port (e.g., the second port (TX 1 Mid / High), or the third port (TX2 Mid / High)) of the RFIC (320) and the power amplifier (e.g., the second power amplifier (3321), or the third power amplifier (3331)) using the third switch (336).

[0162] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary electronic device (101) according to various embodiments.

[0163] In one embodiment, an electronic device (101) (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a memory (130), a processor (e.g., including processing circuitry) (310) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1, processor (120) of FIG. 2), an RFIC (320) (e.g., RFIC (320) of FIG. 3), an RFFE circuit (330) (e.g., RFFE circuit (330)), antennas (340) (e.g., antennas (340)), and a power supply circuit (350) (e.g., power supply circuit (350)).

[0164] In one embodiment, the memory (130) may store instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to perform the operations mentioned in FIG. 6.

[0165] In one embodiment, a processor (310) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) may generate a baseband signal or an intermediate frequency band signal for a first communication network or a second communication network and transmit the baseband signal to an RFIC (320).

[0166] In one embodiment, the RFIC (320) may include a first port (TX1 Low), a second port (TX1 Mid / High), a third port (TX2 Mid / High), a fourth port (TX1 UHB), a fifth port (TX2 UHB), or a sixth port (TX2 Low). The RFIC (320) of FIG. 6 may further include a sixth port (TX2 Low) than the RFIC (320) of FIG. 4 or FIG. 5.

[0167] In one embodiment, the RFIC (320) can upconvert a wireless signal for a first frequency band (LTE Low) of a first communication network, a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network, a third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network, a first frequency band (NR Low) of a second communication network, a second frequency band (NR Mid) of the second communication network, a third frequency band (NR High) of the second communication network, or a fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network and transmit the upconverted signal to the RFFE circuit (330).

[0168] In one embodiment, the RFFE circuit (330) may include a first power amplification circuit (331), a second power amplification circuit (332), a third power amplification circuit (333), a fourth power amplification circuit (334), a first switch (335), a fourth switch (3343), and a fifth switch (337). The RFFE circuit (330) of FIG. 6 may further include the fifth switch (337) than the RFFE circuit (330) of FIG. 4, and may include the fourth switch (3343) instead of the second switch (3342).

[0169] In one embodiment, the first power amplification circuit (331) may include a first power amplifier (3311). The second power amplification circuit (332) may include a second power amplifier (3321). The third power amplification circuit (333) may include a third power amplifier (3331). The fourth power amplification circuit (334) may include a fourth power amplifier (3341) and a fourth switch (3343). For example, the fourth switch (3342) may include a DPDT switch. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the fourth switch (3343) may be disposed external to the RFEE circuit (330) or external to the fourth power amplification circuit (334).

[0170] In one embodiment, the antennas (340) may include a first antenna (341), a second antenna (342), a third antenna (343), and a fourth antenna (344).

[0171] In one embodiment, the power supply circuit (350) may include a first power circuit (351) and a second power circuit (352).

[0172] In one embodiment, the ports and power amplifiers of the RFIC (320) may be set or connected as dedicated to support the EN-DC function in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously outputs multiple transmission signals.

[0173] In one embodiment, the first port (TX1 Low) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the first power circuit (351).

[0174] In one embodiment, the sixth port (TX2 Low) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the second power circuit (352).

[0175] In one embodiment, the second port (TX1 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the first power circuit (351).

[0176] In one embodiment, the third port (TX2 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the second power circuit (352).

[0177] In one embodiment, the fourth port (TX1 UHB) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the first power circuit (351).

[0178] In one embodiment, the fifth port (TX2 UHB) of the RFIC (320) may be dedicated or connected to the second power circuit (352).

[0179] In one embodiment, the first frequency band (LTE Low) of the first communication network and the first frequency band (NR Low) of the second communication network may be the same or similar communication bands. For example, the transmission signals of the first frequency band (LTE Low) of the first communication network and the first frequency band (NR Low) of the second communication network may be transmitted to the first power amplifier (3311) through the first port (TX1 Low) or the sixth port (TX2 Low) of the RFIC (320).

[0180] In one embodiment, the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network and the second frequency band (NR Mid) of the second communication network may be the same or similar communication bands. For example, the transmission signals of the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network and the second frequency band (NR Mid) of the second communication network may be transmitted to a power amplifier (e.g., a second power amplifier (3321) or a third power amplifier (3331)) through the second port (TX1 Mid / High) or the third port (TX2 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320).

[0181] In one embodiment, the third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network and the third frequency band (NR High) of the second communication network may be the same or similar communication bands. For example, the transmission signals of the third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network and the third frequency band (NR High) of the second communication network may be transmitted to a power amplifier (a second power amplifier (3321) or a third power amplifier (3331)) through the second port (TX1 Mid / High) or the third port (TX2 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320).

[0182] In one embodiment, the second communication network may include a fourth frequency band (NR UHB). For example, a transmit signal of the fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network may be transmitted to a fourth power amplifier (3341). Depending on the EN-DC support combination, the transmit signal of the fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network may be transmitted to the fourth power amplifier (3341) via a fourth port (TX1 UHB) or a fifth port (TX2 UHB).

[0183] In one embodiment, the first power amplifier (3311) may be connected to the first power circuit (351) via the fifth switch (337), the first antenna (341), and the fourth switch (3343). The first power amplifier (3311) may amplify a transmission signal output from the first port (TX1 Low) or the sixth port (TX2 Low) of the RFIC (320) and transmit the amplified signal to the first antenna (341). The first antenna (341) may transmit the transmission signal output from the first port (TX1 Low) or the sixth port (TX2 Low) of the RFIC (320) to the outside of the electronic device (101). The first power amplifier (3311) can receive power from the first power circuit (351) and / or the second power circuit (352) and amplify the transmission signal of the first port (TX1 Low) or the sixth port (TX2 Low).

[0184] In one embodiment, a second power amplifier (3321) may be connected to an RFIC (320), a second antenna (342), and a first power circuit (351). The second power amplifier (3321) may amplify a transmission signal output from a second port (TX1 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320) and transmit the amplified signal to the second antenna (342). The second antenna (342) may transmit the transmission signal output from the second port (TX1 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320) to the outside of the electronic device (101). The second power amplifier (3321) may receive power from the first power circuit (351) and amplify a transmission signal output from the second port (TX1 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320).

[0185] In one embodiment, a third power amplifier (3331) may be connected to an RFIC (320), a third antenna (343), and a second power circuit (352).

[0186] In one embodiment, a fourth power amplifier (3341) may be connected to a first switch (335), a fourth antenna (344), and a fourth switch (3343).

[0187] In one embodiment, the fourth switch (3344) may be connected to the first power circuit (351) and the second power circuit (352) to supply power to the first power amplifier (3311) and / or the fourth power amplifier (3341) under the control of the processor (310). The fourth switch (3343) may be connected to the first power circuit (351) and the second power circuit (352) to output a second voltage (e.g., vcc#out1) and / or a third voltage (e.g., vcc#out2).

[0188] In one embodiment, the third power amplifier (3331) may be powered from the second power circuit (352) and amplify a transmission signal output from the third port (TX2 Mid / High) of the RFIC (320).

[0189] In one embodiment, the fourth power amplifier (3341) may be powered from the first power circuit (351) or the second power circuit (352) connected through the fourth switch (3343) and amplify a transmission signal output from the fourth port (TX1 UHB) or the fifth port (TX2 UHB).

[0190] In one embodiment, when the first power circuit (351) and / or the second power circuit (352) is selected in the fourth switch (3343) under the control of the processor (310), the second switch (3342) may output a second voltage (e.g., vcc#out1) and / or a third voltage (e.g., vcc#out2). The instructions stored in the memory (130), when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to cause the second switch (3342) to output a second voltage (e.g., vcc#out1) and / or a third voltage (e.g., vcc#out2) when the first power circuit (351) and / or the second power circuit (352) is selected in the fourth switch (3343).

[0191] When the electronic device (101) performs the EN-DC function, the second voltage (e.g., vcc#out1) and / or the third voltage (e.g., vcc#out2) may be changed to the output voltage of the first power circuit (351) or the second power circuit (352) depending on the corresponding frequency band.

[0192] For example, when the electronic device (101) performs the EN-DC function, the case where the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of the first frequency band (LTE Low) of the first communication network and the second frequency band or the third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of the second communication network will be described as follows. The electronic device (101) can transmit the transmission signal of the first frequency band (LTE Low) of the first communication network through the first antenna (341). The transmission signal of the first frequency band (LTE Low) of the first communication network can be transmitted to the first power amplifier (3311) through the sixth port (TX2 Low). The first power amplifier (3311) can be supplied with power through the second power circuit (352) (e.g., the third voltage (e.g., vcc#out2)). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band or a third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of a second communication network through a second antenna (342). The transmission signal of the second frequency band or the third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of the second communication network can be transmitted to a second power amplifier (3321) through a second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be supplied with power through a first power circuit (351).

[0193] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs an EN-DC function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a first frequency band (LTE Low) of a first communication network and a fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of a second communication network.

[0194] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a first frequency band (LTE Low) of a first communication network through a first antenna (341). The transmission signal of the first frequency band (LTE Low) of the first communication network can be delivered to a first power amplifier (3311) through a sixth port (TX2 Low). The first power amplifier (3311) can be powered through a second power circuit (352) (e.g., a third voltage (e.g., vcc#out2)). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of a second communication network through a fourth antenna (344). The transmission signal of the fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network can be delivered to a fourth power amplifier (3341) through a fourth port (TX1 UHB). The fourth power amplifier (3341) can be powered through the first power circuit (351) (e.g., the second voltage (e.g., vcc#out1)). Since the sixth port (TX2 Low) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352) and the fourth port (TX1 UHB) is dedicated to the first power circuit (351), the electronic device (101) can control the fourth switch (3343) including the DPDT switch so that the first power circuit (351) (e.g., the second voltage (e.g., vcc#out1)) and the fourth power amplifier (3341) are connected, and the second power circuit (352) (e.g., the third voltage (e.g., vcc#out2)) and the first power amplifier (3311) are connected, under the control of the processor (310).The instructions stored in the memory (130) can, when executed by the processor (310), control the electronic device (101) to connect the first power circuit (351) (e.g., the second voltage (e.g., vcc#out1)) and the fourth power amplifier (3341), and control the fourth switch (3343) including the DPDT switch to connect the second power circuit (352) (e.g., the third voltage (e.g., vcc#out2)) and the first power amplifier (3311). The fourth power amplifier (3341) can amplify a transmission signal output from the fourth port (TX1 UHB) based on the power supplied from the first power circuit (351) and output the signal to the fourth antenna (344).

[0195] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs an EN-DC function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of a first communication network and a first frequency band (NR Low) of a second communication network.

[0196] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the second antenna (341). The transmission signal of the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network can be delivered to a second power amplifier (3321) through a second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be supplied with power through a first power circuit (351). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a first frequency band (NR Low) of the second communication network through the first antenna (341). The transmission signal of the first frequency band (NR Low) of the second communication network can be delivered to the first power amplifier (3311) through a sixth port (TX2 Low). The first power amplifier (3311) can be powered through the second power circuit (352).

[0197] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs an EN-DC function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of a first communication network and a second frequency band / third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of a second communication network.

[0198] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the third antenna (343). The transmission signal of the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network can be delivered to a third power amplifier (3331) through a third port (TX2 Mid / High). The third power amplifier (3331) can be powered through a second power circuit (352). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band / third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of the second communication network through the second antenna (342). The transmission signal of the second frequency band / third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of the second communication network can be delivered to a second power amplifier (3321) through a second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be powered through the first power circuit (351).

[0199] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs an EN-DC function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of a first communication network and a fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of a second communication network.

[0200] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the second antenna (342). The transmission signal of the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network can be transmitted to a second power amplifier (3321) through a second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be supplied with power through the first power circuit (351). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network through the fourth antenna (344). The transmission signal of the fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network can be transmitted to a fourth power amplifier (3341) through a fifth port (TX2 UHB). The fourth power amplifier (3341) can be powered through the second power circuit (352) (e.g., the second voltage (e.g., vcc#out1)). Since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the first power circuit (351) and the fifth port (TX2 UHB) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), the electronic device (101) can control the fourth switch (3343) including the DPDT switch so that the second power circuit (352) (e.g., the second voltage (e.g., vcc#out1)) and the fourth power amplifier (3341) are connected under the control of the processor (310).Since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the first power circuit (351) and the fifth port (TX2 UHB) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), the instructions stored in the memory (130) can control the fourth switch (3343) including the DPDT switch so that the second power circuit (352) (e.g., the second voltage (e.g., vcc#out1)) and the fourth power amplifier (3341) are connected when the processor (310) executes the instructions. When the second power circuit (352) supplies power to the fourth power amplifier (3341), the electronic device (101) can control the first switch (335) so that the transmission signal from the fifth port (TX2 UHB) is transmitted to the fourth power amplifier (3341). The electronic device (101) can control the first switch (335) so that a transmission signal is transmitted from the fifth port (TX2 UHB) to the fourth power amplifier (3341) when the second power circuit (352) supplies power to the fourth power amplifier (3341).

[0201] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs an EN-DC function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a third frequency band (LTE High) of a first communication network and a first frequency band (NR Low) of a second communication network.

[0202] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network through the second antenna (342). The transmission signal of the third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network can be transmitted to a second power amplifier (3321) through a second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be supplied with power through a first power circuit (351). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a first frequency band (NR Low) of the second communication network through the first antenna (341). The transmission signal of the first frequency band (NR Low) of the second communication network can be transmitted to the first power amplifier (3311) through a sixth port (TX2 Low). The first power amplifier (3311) can be supplied with power through the second power circuit (352). The electronic device (101), under the control of the processor (310), can control the fourth switch (3343) including the DPDT switch to connect the second power circuit (352) (e.g., the third voltage (e.g., vcc#out2)) and the first power amplifier (3311). Instructions stored in the memory (130), when executed by the processor (310), can cause the electronic device (101) to control the fourth switch (3343) including the DPDT switch to connect the second power circuit (352) (e.g., the third voltage (e.g., vcc#out2)) and the first power amplifier (3311).

[0203] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs an EN-DC function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a third frequency band (LTE High) of a first communication network and a second frequency band (NR Mid) of a second communication network.

[0204] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network through the third antenna (343). The transmission signal of the third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network can be delivered to a third power amplifier (3331) through a third port (TX2 Mid / High). The third power amplifier (3331) can be supplied with power through a second power circuit (352). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (NR Mid) of the second communication network through the second antenna (342). The transmission signal of the second frequency band (NR Mid) of the second communication network can be delivered to a second power amplifier (3321) through a second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be powered through the first power circuit (351).

[0205] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs an EN-DC function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a third frequency band (LTE High) of a first communication network and a fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of a second communication network.

[0206] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network through the second antenna (342). The transmission signal of the third frequency band (LTE High) of the first communication network can be transmitted to a second power amplifier (3321) through a second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be supplied with power through the first power circuit (351). The electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of a fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network through the fourth antenna (344). The transmission signal of the fourth frequency band (NR UHB) of the second communication network can be transmitted to a fourth power amplifier (3341) through a fifth port (TX2 UHB). The fourth power amplifier (3341) can be powered through the second power circuit (352). Since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the first power circuit (351) and the fifth port (TX2 UHB) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), the electronic device (101) can control the fourth switch (3343) including the DPDT switch so that the second power circuit (352) (e.g., the second voltage (e.g., vcc#out1)) and the fourth power amplifier (3341) are connected under the control of the processor (310). Since the second port (TX1 Mid / High) is dedicated to the first power circuit (351) and the fifth port (TX2 UHB) is dedicated to the second power circuit (352), the instructions stored in the memory (130) can control the fourth switch (3343) including the DPDT switch so that the electronic device (101) connects the second power circuit (352) (e.g., the second voltage (e.g., vcc#out1)) and the fourth power amplifier (3341) when executed by the processor (310).

[0207] For example, when an electronic device (101) performs a TX hopping function, the following describes a case in which the electronic device (101) simultaneously transmits transmission signals of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of a first communication network and a second frequency band / third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of a second communication network.

[0208] In one embodiment, when performing the EN-DC function, the electronic device (101) may transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the third antenna (343). In order to increase antenna efficiency in the same frequency band, the electronic device (101) may perform a TX hopping function.

[0209] In one embodiment, when performing a TX hopping function, the electronic device (101) may transmit a transmission signal of a second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the second antenna (342).

[0210] When the antenna is changed from the third antenna (343) to the second antenna (342), a transmission signal of the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network can be transmitted to the second power amplifier (3321) through the second port (TX1 Mid / High). The second power amplifier (3321) can be supplied with power through the first power circuit (351).

[0211] When the electronic device (101) transmits a transmission signal of the second frequency band (LTE Mid) of the first communication network through the second antenna (342), the electronic device (101) can transmit a transmission signal of the second frequency band / third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of the second communication network using the third antenna (343) instead of the second antenna (342). The transmission signal of the second frequency band / third frequency band (NR Mid / High) of the second communication network can be transmitted to the third power amplifier (3331) through the third port (TX2 Mid / High). The third power amplifier (3331) can be supplied with power through the second power circuit (352).

[0212] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary communication circuit control operation of an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments.

[0213] In one embodiment, instructions stored in memory (130), when executed by processor (310), may cause electronic device (101) to perform communication circuit control operations.

[0214] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101), under the control of the processor (310), may, in operation 701, identify the frequency bands of transmission signals to output a plurality of transmission signals. The operation of the electronic device (101) outputting the plurality of transmission signals may correspond to an operation of performing an EN-DC function or a TX hopping function.

[0215] In one embodiment, at operation 701, instructions stored in the memory (130), when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a frequency band of transmission signals to output a plurality of transmission signals.

[0216] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101), under the control of the processor (310), may, in operation 703, identify an antenna (e.g., a first antenna (341), a second antenna (342), a third antenna (343), or a fourth antenna (344)) corresponding to the identified frequency band.

[0217] In one embodiment, at operation 704, instructions stored in the memory (130), when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify an antenna (e.g., a first antenna (341), a second antenna (342), a third antenna (343), or a fourth antenna (344)) corresponding to the identified frequency band.

[0218] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, under the control of the processor (310), change a power supply path between a power supply circuit (350) (e.g., a first power circuit (351) or a second power circuit (352)) and a power amplifier (e.g., a first power amplifier (3311), a second power amplifier (3321), a third power amplifier (3331), or a fourth power amplifier (3341)) based on the identified antenna (e.g., a first antenna (341), a second antenna (342), a third antenna (343), or a fourth antenna (344)) in operation 705.

[0219] In one embodiment, at operation 705, the instructions stored in the memory (130), when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to change a power supply path between a power supply circuit (350) (e.g., a first power circuit (351) or a second power circuit (352)) and a power amplifier (e.g., a first power amplifier (3311), a second power amplifier (3321), a third power amplifier (3331), or a fourth power amplifier (3341)) based on an identified antenna (e.g., a first antenna (341), a second antenna (342), a third antenna (343), or a fourth antenna (344)).

[0220] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, under the control of the processor (310), change the connection path between a port of the RFIC (320) and a power amplifier (e.g., a first power amplifier (3311), a second power amplifier (3321), a third power amplifier (3331), or a fourth power amplifier (3341)) based on the identified antenna (e.g., a first antenna (341), a second antenna (342), a third antenna (343), or a fourth antenna (344)) in operation 705.

[0221] In one embodiment, at operation 705, instructions stored in the memory (130), when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to change a connection path between a port of the RFIC (320) and a power amplifier (e.g., a first power amplifier (3311), a second power amplifier (3321), a third power amplifier (3331), or a fourth power amplifier (3341)) based on an identified antenna (e.g., a first antenna (341), a second antenna (342), a third antenna (343), or a fourth antenna (344)).

[0222] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, under the control of the processor (310), change, in operation 705, a connection path between a port of the RFIC (320) and a power amplifier (e.g., a first power amplifier (3311), a second power amplifier (3321), a third power amplifier (3331), or a fourth power amplifier (3341)), and a power supply path between a power supply circuit (350) and a power amplifier (e.g., a first power amplifier (3311), a second power amplifier (3321), a third power amplifier (3331), or a fourth power amplifier (3341)) based on the identified antenna (e.g., a first antenna (341), a second antenna (342), a third antenna (343), or a fourth antenna (344)).

[0223] In one embodiment, at operation 705, the instructions stored in the memory (130), when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to change a connection path between a port of the RFIC (320) and a power amplifier (e.g., a first power amplifier (3311), a second power amplifier (3321), a third power amplifier (3331), or a fourth power amplifier (3341)), and a power supply path between a power supply circuit (350) and a power amplifier (e.g., a first power amplifier (3311), a second power amplifier (3321), a third power amplifier (3331), or a fourth power amplifier (3341)), based on an identified antenna (e.g., a first antenna (341), a second antenna (342), a third antenna (343), or a fourth antenna (344)).

[0224] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary communication circuit control operation of an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments.

[0225] Referring to FIGS. 4, 5, 6 and / or 8, in one embodiment, instructions stored in memory (130) may, when executed by processor (310), cause electronic device (101) to perform communication circuit control operations.

[0226] In one embodiment, in operation 801, when the fourth power amplifier (3341) is powered from the first power circuit (351) through the second switch (3342), the instructions, when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the first switch (335) to cause a transmit signal output from the fourth port (TX1 UHB) to be output through the fourth power amplifier (3341).

[0227] In one embodiment, in operation 803, when the fourth power amplifier (3341) is powered from the second power circuit (352) through the second switch (3342), the instructions, when executed by the processor (310), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the first switch (335) to cause the transmit signal output from the fifth port (TX2 UHB) to be output through the fourth power amplifier (3341).

[0228] Referring to FIGS. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and / or 8, the electronic device (101) of the present disclosure may include a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) (320) that outputs a plurality of radio frequency signals of a first communication network (e.g., a 4G communication network, a legacy communication network, or an LTE communication network) or a second communication network (e.g., a 5G communication network, or a new radio (NR) communication network).

[0229] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) of the present disclosure may include a power supply circuit (350) including a first power circuit (351) and a second power circuit (352).

[0230] In one exemplary embodiment, an electronic device of the present disclosure may include a plurality of power amplifiers, including a first power amplifier that amplifies a radio frequency signal of a first port (e.g., TX1 Low) of an RFIC to output a transmission signal through a first antenna, a second power amplifier connected to a second antenna that amplifies a radio frequency signal of a second port (e.g., TX1 Mid / High) of the RFIC to output a transmission signal through a second antenna, a third power amplifier that amplifies a radio frequency signal of a third port (e.g., TX2 Mid / High) of the RFIC to output a transmission signal through a third antenna, and a fourth power amplifier that amplifies a radio frequency signal of a fourth port (e.g., TX1 UHB) of the RFIC or a fifth port (e.g., TX2 UHB) of the RFIC to output a transmission signal through a fourth antenna.

[0231] In one exemplary embodiment, an electronic device of the present disclosure may include a radio frequency front end (RFFE) circuit including a switch connecting a plurality of power amplifiers and a power supply circuit.

[0232] In one exemplary embodiment, the electronic device (101) of the present disclosure may include at least one processor including a memory and processing circuitry for storing instructions.

[0233] In one exemplary embodiment, the electronic device of the present disclosure may include a first switch configured to, under the control of at least one processor, transmit a radio frequency signal of a fourth port (e.g., TX1 UHB) or a fifth port (e.g., TX2 UHB) to a fourth power amplifier; and a second switch connected to the first power circuit or the second power circuit to supply power to the fourth power amplifier and the third power amplifier, under the control of at least one processor.

[0234] In one exemplary embodiment, at least one processor may be configured, individually and / or collectively, to control the first switch to cause a transmit signal output from a fourth port (e.g., TX1 UHB) to be output through the fourth power amplifier based on the fourth power amplifier being powered from the first power circuit via the second switch, and to control the first switch to cause a transmit signal output from a fifth port (e.g., TX2 UHB) to be output through the fourth power amplifier based on the fourth power amplifier being powered from the second power circuit via the second switch.

[0235] In one exemplary embodiment, the electronic device of the present disclosure may include a third switch that, under the control of at least one processor, causes the second port (e.g., TX1 Mid / High) and the third port (e.g., TX2 Mid / High) to be delivered to the second power amplifier or the third power amplifier.

[0236] In one exemplary embodiment, at least one processor may be configured, individually and / or collectively, to control the third switch based on the third power amplifier being powered from the first power circuit via the second switch to cause a transmit signal output from the second port (e.g., TX1 Mid / High) to be output through the third power amplifier, and to control the third switch based on the third power amplifier being powered from the second power circuit via the second switch to cause a transmit signal output from the third port (e.g., TX2 Mid / High) to be output through the third power amplifier.

[0237] In one exemplary embodiment, the first power circuit of the present disclosure may be dedicatedly connected to at least one of the plurality of power amplifiers.

[0238] In one exemplary embodiment, the second power circuit of the present disclosure may be exclusively connected to at least one of the plurality of power amplifiers.

[0239] In one exemplary embodiment, at least one processor may be configured to, individually and / or collectively, control power connections between a plurality of power amplifiers and the first power circuit and the second power circuit based on an EN-DC combination.

[0240] In one exemplary embodiment, at least one processor may be configured to, individually and / or collectively, control the connection of a plurality of power amplifiers and a plurality of radio frequency signals based on an EN-DC combination.

[0241] In one exemplary embodiment, at least one processor may be configured to, individually and / or collectively, control power connections between a plurality of power amplifiers and the first power circuit and the second power circuit, or control connections between a plurality of power amplifiers and a plurality of radio frequency signals, based on an EN-DC combination.

[0242] In one exemplary embodiment, a signal output from the fourth port (e.g., TX1 UHB) or the fifth port (e.g., TX2 UHB) of the present disclosure may include a transmission signal of a fourth frequency band (e.g., NR UHB) of the second communication network.

[0243] In one exemplary embodiment, a signal output from a first port (e.g., TX1 Low) of the present disclosure may include a transmission signal of a first frequency band (e.g., LTE Low) of a first communication network and a transmission signal of a first frequency band (e.g., NR Low) of a second communication network.

[0244] In one exemplary embodiment, a signal output from a second port (e.g., TX1 Mid / High) of the present disclosure may include a transmission signal of a second frequency band (e.g., LTE Mid) of a first communication network and a transmission signal of a second frequency band (e.g., NR Mid) of a second communication network.

[0245] In one exemplary embodiment, a signal output from a third port (e.g., TX2 Mid / High) of the present disclosure may include a transmission signal of a third frequency band (e.g., LTE High) of a first communication network and a transmission signal of a third frequency band (e.g., NR High) of a second communication network.

[0246] In one exemplary embodiment, the second switch may be included in the RFFE.

[0247] In one exemplary embodiment, the second switch may be located external to the RFFE.

[0248] In one exemplary embodiment, the first power circuit may be connected to a first power amplifier and a second switch.

[0249] In one exemplary embodiment, the second power circuit may be connected to a second power amplifier and a second switch.

[0250] In one exemplary embodiment, the first power amplifier may be configured to amplify a radio frequency signal output from a first port (e.g., TX1 Low) or a sixth port (e.g., TX2 Low) of the RFIC and output a transmission signal through the first antenna.

[0251] In one exemplary embodiment, the second power amplifier may be configured to amplify a radio frequency signal output from a second port (e.g., TX1 Mid / High) and output a transmission signal through a second antenna.

[0252] In one exemplary embodiment, the third power amplifier may be configured to amplify a radio frequency signal output from a third port (e.g., TX2 Mid / High) and output a transmission signal through a third antenna.

[0253] In one exemplary embodiment, the fourth power amplifier may be configured to amplify a radio frequency signal from a fourth port (e.g., TX1 UHB) or a fifth port (e.g., TX2 UHB) and output a transmission signal through a fourth antenna.

[0254] In one exemplary embodiment, the electronic device may include a fourth switch connected to the first power circuit or the second power circuit to supply power to the fourth power amplifier or the first power amplifier under the control of at least one processor; and a fifth switch connected to the control of at least one processor to cause a radio frequency signal of the first port (e.g., TX1 Low) or the sixth port (e.g., TX2 Low) to be transmitted to the first power amplifier.

[0255] In one exemplary embodiment, a fourth switch may be included in the RFFE.

[0256] In one exemplary embodiment, the fourth switch may be located external to the RFFE.

[0257] In one exemplary embodiment, the first power circuit may be connected to a second power amplifier and a fourth switch.

[0258] In one exemplary embodiment, the second power circuit may be connected to a third power amplifier and a fourth switch.

[0259] In one exemplary embodiment, the fourth switch may comprise a double pole double throw (DPDT) switch.

[0260] 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 similar devices. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0261] 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.

[0262] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented with hardware, software, or firmware, or any 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).

[0263] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0264] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be provided through an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0265] 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 arranged 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.

[0266] While the present disclosure has been described and illustrated with reference to various exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that the various exemplary embodiments are illustrative and not limiting. Those skilled in the art should further appreciate that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the true spirit and scope of the disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents. Furthermore, it should be understood that any of the embodiments described herein can be used in conjunction with other embodiments described herein.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, A radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) that outputs multiple radio frequency signals of a first communication network or a second communication network; A power supply circuit comprising a first power circuit and a second power circuit; A plurality of power amplifiers including a first power amplifier for amplifying a radio frequency signal of a first port of the RFIC and outputting a transmission signal through a first antenna, a second power amplifier connected to a second antenna for amplifying a radio frequency signal of a second port of the RFIC and outputting a transmission signal through a second antenna, a third power amplifier for amplifying a radio frequency signal of a third port of the RFIC and outputting a transmission signal through the third antenna, and a fourth power amplifier for amplifying a radio frequency signal of a fourth port of the RFIC or a fifth port of the RFIC and outputting a transmission signal through the fourth antenna; A radio frequency front end (RFFE) circuit including a switch connecting the plurality of power amplifiers and the power supply circuit; At least one processor comprising a processing circuit; and A first switch that allows the radio frequency signal of the fourth port or the radio frequency signal of the fifth port to be transmitted to the fourth power amplifier under the control of at least one processor; and A second switch connected to the first power circuit or the second power circuit to supply power to the fourth power amplifier and the third power amplifier under the control of at least one processor, The at least one processor, individually and / or collectively, causes the electronic device to: Based on the fourth power amplifier being supplied with power from the first power circuit through the second switch, the first switch is controlled so that the transmission signal output from the fourth port is output through the fourth power amplifier, An electronic device configured to control the first switch so that a transmission signal output from the fifth port is output through the fourth power amplifier based on the fourth power amplifier being supplied with power from the second power circuit through the second switch.

2. In paragraph 1, An electronic device comprising a third switch that causes the second port and the third port to be transmitted to the second power amplifier or the third power amplifier under the control of at least one processor.

3. In paragraph 2, The at least one processor, individually and / or collectively, causes the electronic device to: Based on the third power amplifier being supplied with power from the first power circuit through the second switch, the third switch is controlled so that the transmission signal output from the second port is output through the third power amplifier, An electronic device configured to control the third switch so that a transmission signal output from the third port is output through the third power amplifier based on the third power amplifier being supplied with power from the second power circuit through the second switch.

4. In paragraph 1, The above first power circuit Dedicatedly connected to at least one of the above multiple power amplifiers, The above second power circuit An electronic device exclusively connected to at least one of the above multiple power amplifiers.

5. In paragraph 4, The at least one processor, individually and / or collectively, causes the electronic device to: An electronic device configured to control power connections between said plurality of power amplifiers and said first power circuit and said second power circuit based on an EN-DC combination.

6. In paragraph 4, The at least one processor, individually and / or collectively, causes the electronic device to: Based on the EN-DC combination, An electronic device controlling connection of said plurality of power amplifiers and said plurality of radio frequency signals.

7. In paragraph 4, The at least one processor, individually and / or collectively, causes the electronic device to: Based on the EN-DC combination, An electronic device for controlling power connections between the plurality of power amplifiers and the first power circuit and the second power circuit, or for controlling connections between the plurality of power amplifiers and the plurality of radio frequency signals.

8. In paragraph 1, The signal output from the above 4th port or the above 5th port An electronic device comprising a transmission signal of a fourth frequency band of a second communication network.

9. In paragraph 1, The signal output from the above first port is It includes a transmission signal of a first frequency band of a first communication network and a transmission signal of a first frequency band of a second communication network, The signal output from the above second port is A transmission signal of a second frequency band of a first communication network and a transmission signal of a second frequency band of a second communication network are included, The signal output from the above third port is An electronic device comprising a transmission signal of a third frequency band of a first communication network and a transmission signal of a third frequency band of a second communication network.

10. In paragraph 1, The second switch above Electronic devices included in the above RFFE.

11. In paragraph 1, The second switch above An electronic device placed externally to the above RFFE.

12. In paragraph 1, The above first power circuit An electronic device connected to the first power amplifier and the second switch.

13. In paragraph 1, The above second power circuit An electronic device connected to the second power amplifier and the second switch.

14. In paragraph 1, The above first power amplifier Amplify the radio frequency signal output from the first port or the sixth port of the RFIC and output a transmission signal through the first antenna, The above second power amplifier A radio frequency signal output from the second port is amplified and a transmission signal is output through the second antenna. The above third power amplifier Amplify the radio frequency signal output from the third port and output a transmission signal through the third antenna, The above fourth power amplifier An electronic device that amplifies a radio frequency signal of the fourth port or the fifth port and outputs a transmission signal through the fourth antenna.

15. In paragraph 14, A fourth switch connected to the first power circuit or the second power circuit to supply power to the fourth power amplifier or the first power amplifier under the control of at least one processor; and An electronic device comprising a fifth switch configured to transmit a radio frequency signal of the first port or the sixth port to the first power amplifier under the control of at least one processor.

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