Electronic device including power supply for power amplifier

Abstract

A wireless communication circuit for use in an electronic device may include: a power amplifier (PA) configured to amplify radio frequency (RF) signals in a first frequency band of a first radio access technology (RAT) in a first communication mode and to amplify RF signals in a second frequency band of a second RAT in a second communication mode; and a switch including a first input terminal connectable to receive an envelope tracking (ET) power supply signal, a second input terminal connectable to receive an average power tracking (APT) power supply signal, and an output terminal connected to the PA. The switch may be configured to switchably connect one of the first input terminal and the second input terminal to the output terminal in response to a switching control signal.

Description

Electronic device including a power supply for a power amplifier

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a power supply for a power amplifier (PA).

[0002] Driven by remarkable advancements in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the proliferation and use of various electronic devices is rapidly increasing. Electronic devices are being developed to be portable and portable, enabling users to communicate with other devices using wireless communication technology.

[0003] Wireless electronic devices can refer to devices that perform specific functions based on embedded programs, such as mobile terminals, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, tablet PCs, audio / video devices, desktop / laptop computers, home appliances, or in-vehicle navigation systems. These electronic devices can be configured to transmit or receive wireless signals via a designated frequency band. Some electronic devices are being miniaturized for convenient portability.

[0004] Portable electronic devices are required to support various frequency bands, for example, frequency ranges of 2G (2nd generation) communication technology, 3G (3rd generation) communication technology, 4G (4th generation) communication technology (e.g., long term evolution (LTE)), and / or 5G (5th generation) communication technology (e.g., new radio (NR)). Electronic devices supporting 5G communication technology can communicate using not only NR SA (standalone) but also EN-DC (Evolved universal mobile telecommunications system terrestrial radio access (E-UTRA) NR dual connectivity). The electronic device may include one or more power amplifiers (PAs) in a radio frequency (RF) circuit and one or more power supplies for the PAs to support dual connectivity (DC).

[0005] 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.

[0006] Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide a power supply for a power amplifier and an electronic device including the power supply.

[0007] Embodiments of the present disclosure can provide an electronic device that selectively supplies APT (average power tracking) power and ET power to a power amplifier using a power supply switch.

[0008] A wireless communication circuitry for use in an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a power amplifier (PA) configured to amplify radio frequency (RF) signals of a first frequency band of a first radio access technology (RAT) in a first communication mode and amplify RF signals of a second frequency band of a second RAT in a second communication mode, a first input node connectable to receive an envelope tracking (ET) power supply signal, a second input terminal connectable to receive an average power tracking (APT) power supply signal, and an output terminal connected to the PA, and a switch configured to switchably connect one of the first input terminal and the second input terminal to the output terminal in response to a switching control signal.

[0009] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first power supply configured to generate a first power by an envelope tracking (ET) power supply scheme and a second power by an average power tracking (APT) power supply scheme, a second power supply configured to generate a third power by the ET power supply scheme and a fourth power by the APT power supply scheme, a first power amplifier (PA) configured to amplify RF signals within a first frequency band of a first radio access technology (RAT) and a second frequency band of a second RAT, a first switch including a first input terminal connectable to receive the first power, a second input terminal connectable to receive the fourth power, and a first output terminal connectable to the first PA, wherein the first switch is configured to, in response to a first switching control signal for selecting one of the first power and the fourth power based on a communication mode of the electronic device and providing the selected power to the first PA through the first output terminal, switch the first input terminal and the second PA. One of the second input terminals may be configured to be switchably connected to the first output terminal.

[0010] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a first envelope tracking modulator configured to selectively supply a first envelope tracking (ET) power through a first power line and / or a first average power tracking (APT) power through a second power line, a second envelope tracking modulator configured to selectively supply a second ET power through a third power line and / or a second APT power through a fourth power line, a first amplifier configured to amplify a first transmission signal selected from among a first signal corresponding to a first wireless communication scheme, a second signal corresponding to a second wireless communication scheme and a third signal corresponding to a third wireless communication scheme, a second amplifier configured to amplify a second transmission signal selected from among a fourth signal corresponding to the first wireless communication scheme, a fifth signal corresponding to the second wireless communication scheme and a sixth signal corresponding to the third wireless communication scheme, wherein the fourth signal corresponds to a higher frequency band than the first signal, the fifth signal corresponds to a higher frequency band than the second signal, and the sixth signal corresponds to a higher frequency band than the third signal. The apparatus may include a first switch configured to connect the first amplifier to the first envelope tracking modulator or the second envelope tracking modulator, and a second switch configured to connect the second amplifier to the first envelope tracking modulator or the second envelope tracking modulator.

[0011] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a diagram of an exemplary electronic device within a network environment, according to various embodiments.

[0013] FIGS. 2A and 2B are block diagrams illustrating an exemplary structure of an electronic device for supporting legacy communication and 5G communication according to various embodiments.

[0014] FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating exemplary connections to a network according to various embodiments.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary structure of a power supply for power amplification according to various embodiments.

[0016] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary power supply structure including three power supplies according to various embodiments.

[0017] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary power supply structure including two power supplies according to various embodiments.

[0018] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary power supply structure including one power supply module according to various embodiments.

[0019] FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining an exemplary structure of an ET modulator according to various embodiments.

[0020] FIGS. 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, and 9E are drawings illustrating exemplary structures of PA modules according to various embodiments.

[0021] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary power supply structure including switches for power supply according to various embodiments.

[0022] FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary power supply structure including two power supplies according to various embodiments.

[0023] FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary power supply structure including one power supply module according to various embodiments.

[0024] FIGS. 13A and 13B are drawings illustrating exemplary structures of PA modules using a switch for power supply according to various embodiments.

[0025] FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations for generating a switching control signal for selecting a power source for a power amplifier according to various embodiments.

[0026] FIG. 15 is a drawing for explaining an exemplary power supply structure including a 3 way switch according to various embodiments.

[0027] FIG. 16 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary structure of a PA module using a three-path switch according to various embodiments.

[0028] The terms used in this disclosure are merely used to describe various embodiments and may not be intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. Singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which various embodiments of this disclosure pertain. Terms defined in general dictionaries among the terms used in this disclosure may be interpreted as having the same or similar meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and shall not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this disclosure. In some cases, even if a term is defined in this disclosure, it cannot be interpreted to exclude embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] In one embodiment of the present disclosure described below, a hardware-based approach is exemplified. However, since the embodiments of the present disclosure include techniques utilizing both hardware and software, one embodiment of the present disclosure does not exclude a software-based approach.

[0030] In the following description, terms related to multiple connectivity (e.g., DC (dual connectivity), MR (multi-RAT (radio technology))-DC, cell group, master cell group (MCG), secondary cell group (SCG)), terms referring to signals (e.g., reference signal, system information, control signal, message, data), terms referring to network entities (e.g., communication node, radio node, radio unit, network node, master node (MN), secondary node (SN), transmission / reception point (TRP), digital unit (DU), radio unit (RU), Massive MIMO unit (MMU)), etc., are used for convenience of description. Therefore, the present disclosure is not limited to the terms described below, and other terms having equivalent technical meanings may be used.

[0031] In the present disclosure, expressions such as "more than" and "less than" may be used to determine whether a specific condition is satisfied and / or fulfilled. However, this is merely a description to express an example and does not exclude descriptions such as "more than" or "less than." Conditions described as "more than" may be replaced with "more than," conditions described as "less than" may be replaced with "less than," and conditions described as "more than and less than" may be replaced with "more than and less than."

[0032] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic device (101) within a network environment (100), according to various embodiments.

[0033] 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 an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0034] 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 calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor)) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0035] 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, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The 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.

[0036] 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).

[0037] 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).

[0038] 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).

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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. In 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.

[0041] 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).

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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).

[0045] A 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. In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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, for example, as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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).

[0050] 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.

[0051] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, 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 transceiver (radio frequency integrated circuit)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0052] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a transceiver 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.

[0053] 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)).

[0054] 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.

[0055] FIGS. 2A and 2B are block diagrams illustrating an exemplary structure of an electronic device for supporting legacy communication and 5G communication according to various embodiments.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 2A, a wireless communication module (192) of an electronic device (101) may include a first communication processor (CP) (e.g., including a processing circuit) (212), a second communication processor (e.g., including a processing circuit) (214), a first transceiver (222), a second transceiver (224), a third transceiver (226), a fourth transceiver (228), a first radio frequency front end (RFFE) (232), a second RFFE (234), a first antenna (242), a second antenna (244), an Above6G module (246), and an antenna array (e.g., including at least one antenna) (248). The Above6G module (246) may include a third transceiver (226) and a third RFFE (236). In one embodiment, at least one of the first RFFE (232), the second RFFE (234), or the third RFFE (236) may include at least one power amplifier (PA) for amplifying a transmitted RF signal within a designated RF band and at least one low noise amplifier (LNA) for amplifying a received RF signal.

[0057] The second network (199) may include a first cellular network (292) and a second cellular 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 second network (199) may further include at least one other network. According to one embodiment, at least one of the first communication processor (212), the second communication processor (214), the first transceiver (222), the second transceiver (224), the third transceiver (226), the fourth transceiver (228), the first RFFE (232), the second RFFE (234), or the third RFFE (236) may be at least a part of the wireless communication module (192), or may be included in a module other than the wireless communication module (192). In one embodiment, the fourth transceiver (228) may be omitted or included as part of the Above6G module (246).

[0058] The first communication processor (212) may include various processing circuits and / or multiple processors. For example, the term "processor" as used in this disclosure, including the claims, may include various processing circuits including one or more processors, wherein one or more of the one or more processors may be individually and / or collectively configured to perform various functions described herein in a distributed manner. When the terms "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" as used in this disclosure are described as being configured to perform multiple functions, these terms encompass, for example, without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other recited functions, as well as situations where a single processor may perform all of the recited functions. Furthermore, the one or more processors may include a combination of processors that perform various recited / disclosed functions (e.g., in a distributed manner).

[0059] One or more processors may execute program instructions to achieve or perform various functions, and may support the establishment of a communication channel in a band to be used for wireless communication with a first cellular network (292), and legacy communication through the established communication channel. According to one embodiment, the first cellular network may be a legacy network including at least one of a 2G, 3G, 4G, or LTE network.

[0060] 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 include various processing circuits, including one or more processors, wherein one or more of the one or more processors may be individually and / or collectively configured to perform various functions described herein in a distributed manner. When the terms "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" as used herein are described as being configured to perform multiple functions, these terms encompass, 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, as well as situations where a single processor may perform all of the recited functions. Furthermore, the one or more processors may include a combination of processors that perform various recited / disclosed functions (e.g., in a distributed manner).

[0061] One or more processors may execute program instructions to achieve or perform various functions, and may establish a communication channel corresponding to a designated band (e.g., about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) among the bands to be used for wireless communication with a second cellular network (294), and support 5G communication through the established communication channel. The first communication processor (212) and / or the second communication processor (214) may communicate with the memory (130) and the processor (120) (e.g., an application processor (AP).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the second cellular network (294) may be a 5G network or NR network defined by 3GPP. 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 cellular network (294), and support 5G communication through the established communication channel.

[0063] The first communication processor (212) can transmit and receive data and / or signals with the second communication processor (214). For example, data classified to be transmitted via the second cellular network (294) may be changed to be transmitted via the first cellular network (292). In this case, the first communication processor (212) can receive the transmission data from the second communication processor (214) and transmit the transmission data to the first cellular network (292). For example, the first communication processor (212) can transmit and receive data with the second communication processor (214) via the processor interface (213). The above inter-processor interface (213) may be implemented as, for example, a universal asynchronous receiver / transmitter (UART) (e.g., a high speed-UART (HS-UART) or a peripheral component interconnect bus express (PCIe) interface), but there is no limitation on its type. In one embodiment, the first communication processor (212) and the second communication processor (214) may exchange data and / or control signals using, for example, a shared memory. The first communication processor (212) may transmit and receive various information, such as sensing information, information on output strength, and resource block (RB) allocation information, with the second communication processor (214).

[0064] Depending on the implementation, the first communication processor (212) may not be directly connected to the second communication processor (214). In this case, the first communication processor (212) may transmit and receive data with the second communication processor (214) through the processor (120). For example, the first communication processor (212) and the second communication processor (214) may transmit and receive data with the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) through an HS-UART interface or a PCIe interface, but there is no limitation on the type of interface. In one embodiment, the first communication processor (212) and the second communication processor (214) may exchange data and / or control signals with the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) using shared memory (e.g., memory (130)).

[0065] In one embodiment, the first communication processor (212) and the second communication processor (214) may be implemented within a single chip or a single package. In one embodiment, the first communication processor (212) or the second communication processor (214) may be formed within a single chip or a single package with the processor (120), the auxiliary processor (123), or the communication module (190).

[0066] Referring to FIG. 2B, an integrated communication processor (260) (e.g., including processing circuitry) may be used instead of the first communication processor (212) and the second communication processor (214). The integrated communication processor (260) may include various processing circuitry and / or multiple processors. For example, the term "processor" as used in this disclosure, including the claims, may include various processing circuitry including one or more processors, wherein one or more of the one or more processors may be individually and / or collectively configured to perform various functions described in this disclosure in a distributed manner. When the terms "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" as used in this disclosure are described as being configured to perform multiple functions, these terms encompass, for example, without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other recited functions, as well as situations where a single processor may perform all of the recited functions. Furthermore, the one or more processors may include a combination of processors that perform various recited / disclosed functions (e.g., in a distributed manner). One or more processors may execute program instructions to achieve or perform various functions, may support both functions for communicating with a first cellular network (292) and a second cellular network (294), may be coupled to the processor (120), and may be coupled to at least one of a first transceiver (222), a second transceiver (224), or a fourth transceiver (228).

[0067] In one embodiment, when at least one of the processor (120), the first communication processor (212), the second communication processor (214), or the integrated communication processor (260) is implemented as a single chip or a single package, the single chip or single package may include a memory (e.g., memory (130)) (or storage means) that stores instructions that cause the performance of at least some of the operations performed according to embodiments of the present disclosure, and a processing circuit (or, without limitation in its name, an arithmetic circuit) for executing the instructions.

[0068] The first transceiver (222) may, upon transmission, convert a baseband signal generated by the first communication processor (212) into a radio frequency (RF) signal of a designated frequency band (e.g., about 700 MHz to about 3 GHz) used in the first cellular network (292) (e.g., a legacy network). Upon reception, the RF signal may be received from the first cellular network (292) (e.g., a legacy network) via an antenna (e.g., the first antenna (242)) and preprocessed via an RFFE (e.g., the first RFFE (232)). The first transceiver (222) may convert the preprocessed RF signal into a baseband signal so that the first communication processor (212) may process the preprocessed RF signal.

[0069] The second transceiver (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 Sub6G RF signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., a Sub6G band of about 6 GHz or less) used in the second cellular network (294) (e.g., a 5G network). Upon reception, the Sub6G RF signal may be acquired from the second cellular network (294) (e.g., a 5G network) by an antenna (e.g., the second antenna (244)) and preprocessed through an RFFE (e.g., the second RFFE (234)). The second transceiver (224) may convert the preprocessed 5G Sub6G RF signal into a baseband signal so that it may be processed by either the first communication processor (212) or the second communication processor (214).

[0070] The third transceiver (226) can convert the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor (214) into an RF signal (hereinafter, Above6G RF signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., 5G Above6G band of about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) to be used in the second cellular network (294) (e.g., 5G network). Upon reception, the Above6G RF signal can be received from the second cellular network (294) (e.g., 5G network) by an antenna (e.g., antenna array (248)) and preprocessed through the third RFFE (236). The third transceiver (226) can convert the preprocessed 5G Above6G RF signal into a baseband signal so that it can be processed by the second communication processor (214). In one embodiment, the third RFFE (236) may be formed separately from the third transceiver (226) or may be formed as part of the third transceiver (226).

[0071] The electronic device (101) may include a fourth transceiver (228), separate from or at least as a part of the third transceiver (226). The fourth transceiver (228) may convert a baseband signal generated by the second communication processor (214) into a signal (hereinafter, referred to as an IF signal) of a designated intermediate frequency (IF) band (e.g., about 9 GHz to about 11 GHz) and then transmit the IF signal to the third transceiver (226). The third transceiver (226) may convert the IF signal into a 5G Above6G RF signal. Upon reception, the 5G Above6G RF signal may be received from the second cellular network (294) (e.g., a 5G network) by an antenna (e.g., an antenna array (248)) and converted into an IF signal by the third transceiver (226). The fourth transceiver (228) can convert the IF signal into a baseband signal so that the second communication processor (214) can process it.

[0072] In one embodiment, the first transceiver (222) and the second transceiver (224) may be implemented as a single chip or at least a portion of a single package. In one embodiment, when the first transceiver (222) and the second transceiver (224) in FIG. 2A or 2B are implemented as a single chip or a single package, they may be implemented as an integrated transceiver (not shown). The integrated transceiver may be connected to the first RFFE (232) and the second RFFE (234) to convert a baseband signal into a signal in a frequency band supported by the first RFFE (232) and / or the second RFFE (234), and transmit the converted signal to at least one of the first RFFE (232) and the second RFFE (234). In one embodiment, the first RFFE (232) and the second RFFE (234) may be implemented as at least a portion of a single chip or a single package. According to one example, at least one of the first antenna (242) or the second antenna (244) can be omitted or combined with another antenna module to process RF signals of corresponding multiple frequency bands.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the third transceiver (226) and the antenna array (248) may be disposed on the same substrate to form an Above6G module (246). In one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) or the processor (120) may be disposed on a first substrate (e.g., a main printed circuit board (PCB)). The third transceiver (226) may be disposed on a portion (e.g., a lower surface) of a second substrate (e.g., a sub PCB) that is distinct from the first substrate, and the antenna array (248) may be disposed on another portion (e.g., an upper surface) to form the Above6G module (246). By disposing the third transceiver (226) and the antenna array (248) on the same substrate (e.g., a sub PCB), it is possible to reduce the length of the transmission line between the third transceiver (226) and the antenna array (248). This can reduce the loss (e.g., attenuation) of signals in the high-frequency band (e.g., approximately 6 GHz to approximately 60 GHz) used in 5G communication technology due to transmission lines. As a result, the electronic device (101) can improve the quality or speed of communication with a second cellular network (294) (e.g., a 5G network).

[0074] According to one example, the antenna array (248) may include a plurality of antenna elements that may be used for beamforming. The Above6G module (246) may include, for example, a beamforming module (BF) (238) including a plurality of phase shifters (not shown) coupled to the plurality of antenna elements as part of the third RFFE (236). Upon transmission, each of the plurality of phase shifters may shift the phase of a 5G Above6G RF signal to be transmitted to an external device (e.g., a base station of the second cellular network (294)) of the electronic device (101) via a corresponding antenna element. Upon reception, each of the plurality of phase shifters may shift the phase of a 5G Above6G RF signal received from an external device (e.g., a base station of the second cellular network (294)) via a corresponding antenna element. The beamforming module (238) enables transmission or reception through beamforming between the electronic device (101) and the external device through the above-described phase conversion.

[0075] The second cellular network (294) (e.g., a 5G network) may operate independently (e.g., Stand-Alone (SA)) or connected (e.g., Non-Stand Alone (NSA)) to the first cellular network (292) (e.g., a legacy network). For example, the 5G network may include only an access network (e.g., a 5G radio access network (RAN) or a next generation RAN (NG RAN)) and may not include a core network (e.g., a next generation core (NGC)). After accessing the access network of the 5G network, the electronic device (101) may access an external network (e.g., the Internet) under the control of the core network (e.g., an evolved packet core (EPC)) of the legacy 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., 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)).

[0076] FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating exemplary connections to a network according to various embodiments.

[0077] Referring to FIG. 3A, in a standalone (SA) architecture, a user equipment (UE) (302) (e.g., an electronic device (101)) can access a 5G network (e.g., a 5G core network (5GC) (308)) via a base station (e.g., a gNB (NG node B) (304)) using a wireless communication technology (e.g., a 5G communication technology). The gNB (NG node B) (304) can form NG coverage (306) using the 5G communication technology. The user equipment (302) can transmit and receive RF signals including data and / or control signals to and from the gNB (304).

[0078] Referring to FIG. 3b, in the EN-DC architecture, a user equipment (UE) (312) (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may access an LTE network (e.g., an LTE core network (EPC) (322)) via an LTE base station (e.g., an eNB (LTE node B) (314)) using a wireless communication technology (e.g., an LTE communication technology), while simultaneously accessing the EPC (322) via a base station (e.g., an EN-DC gNB (EN-gNB) (318)) using another wireless communication technology (e.g., a 5G communication technology). The LTE coverage (316) formed by the eNB (314) may at least partially overlap with the NG coverage (320) formed by the EN-gNB (318). A user terminal (312) located in an overlapping area can transmit and receive RF signals including data and / or control signals with an eNB (314), as well as transmit and receive RF signals including data with an EN-gNB (318).

[0079] FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary structure of a power supply for power amplification according to various embodiments.

[0080] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (101) may include a communication processor (CP) (e.g., including a processing circuit) (410) (e.g., at least one of the processor (120), the first communication processor (212), the second communication processor (214), or the integrated communication processor (260)), a transceiver (420) (e.g., at least one of the first transceiver (222), the second transceiver (224), the third transceiver (226), or the fourth transceiver (228)), an RFFE (430) (e.g., at least one of the first RFFE (232), the second RFFE (234), or the third RFFE (236)), an antenna (440), and / or a power supply (450).

[0081] The RFFE (430) may include one or more power amplifiers (435) for amplifying an RF signal within a designated frequency band. A power supply (450) may be electrically connected to the power amplifiers (435) within the RFFE (430) and configured to supply power (e.g., a power supply voltage) to the one or more power amplifiers (435). In one embodiment, an electronic device (101), such as a user terminal (302) or a user terminal (312), may support multiple RF bands. When the electronic device (101) is configured to support EN-DC, the power supply (450) may include one or more power supply circuits (e.g., an envelope tracking (ET) modulator) for multiple power amplifiers (435) operating simultaneously for multiple RF signals within different RF bands (e.g., a 2G frequency band, a 3G frequency band, an LTE frequency band, and / or an NR frequency band).

[0082] The power supply (450) may include at least one ET modulator (e.g., ET modulator (800)) to increase the efficiency of the power amplifiers (435). The ET modulator may be configured to provide the power amplifiers (435) with a power supply voltage of a magnitude corresponding to the transmit power required by the power amplifiers (435) at each transmission instant. In one embodiment, the ET modulator (e.g., ET modulator (800)) may operate in an ET mode or an average power tracking (APT) mode, and may variably adjust the amplitude of the power supply voltage applied to the power amplifiers (435) based on information of a transmit signal input from the transceiver (420) to the power amplifiers (435) (e.g., a transmit envelope waveform in the ET mode or an average power in the APT mode), thereby allowing the power amplifiers (435) to operate at maximum efficiency.

[0083] In one embodiment, the power output from the ET modulator in ET mode may be referred to as ET power supply voltage or ET power, and the power output from the ET modulator in APT mode may be referred to as APT power supply voltage or APT power. The ET power may have a variable size depending on the transmission envelope waveform of the RF signal to be transmitted via the RFFE (430). The APT power may have a variable size depending on the average power of the RF signal to be transmitted via the RFFE (430).

[0084] In one embodiment, the magnitude of the voltage provided by the power supply (450) can be adjusted according to the RF signal to be transmitted in a frequency band (e.g., RF band) corresponding to the communication technology used in the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the power supply (450) can be electrically connected to a battery (e.g., battery (189)) of the electronic device (101) and can output a voltage (V) of the battery (189). batt) can perform a step-up or step-down operation. The power supply (450) can provide power generated based on the step-up or step-down operation to the power amplifiers (435). Each ET modulator in the power supply (450) can be connected to one or more PAs in the RFFE (430).

[0085] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary power supply structure including three power supplies according to various embodiments.

[0086] Referring to FIG. 5, power supply #1 (502), power supply #2 (504), and power supply #3 (510) may correspond to the power supply (450) of FIG. 4. RFFE (430) may include one or more PA modules (e.g., at least one of LB (low band) module #1 (506), MHB (middle and high band) module #1 (508), LB module #2 (512), MHB module #2 (514), or at least one UHB (ultra-high band) module (516)).

[0087] In one embodiment, the LB module #1 (506) and / or the LB module #2 (512) may be configured to amplify RF signals of a designated LB (e.g., less than about 1 GHz) among the RF bands of a first radio access technology (RAT) and an RF band of a second RAT. In one embodiment, the first RAT may include at least one of a first wireless communication scheme (e.g., a 2G communication technology) or a satellite communication scheme. In one embodiment, the second RAT may include at least one of a second wireless communication scheme (e.g., a 4G / LTE communication technology) or a third wireless communication scheme (e.g., a 5G / NR communication technology).

[0088] In one embodiment, MHB module #1 (508) and / or MHB module #2 (514) may be configured to amplify RF signals of a designated middle band (MB) (e.g., about 1 GHz to 2.3 GHz) and a designated high band (HB) (e.g., about 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz) of the RF band of the first RAT and / or the RF band of the second RAT.

[0089] In one embodiment, at least one of the LB module #1 (506) and the MHB module #1 (508) includes an L-PAMiD (LNA (low noise amplifier) ​​power amplifier module with integrated duplexer) and can handle the main path of 2G, 3G, LTE, NR SA (standalone), and NR DC (dual connectivity). In one embodiment, at least one of the LB module #2 (512) and the MHB module #2 (514) includes a PA module and can handle the secondary path of LTE or NR DC (dual connectivity).

[0090] In one embodiment, at least one UHB module (516) may include at least one PA (e.g., UHB PA (516a)) configured to amplify RF signals in a designated UHB band of the 5G communication technology (e.g., n77 band of about 3.3 GHz to 4.2 GHz and / or n78 band of about 3.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz).

[0091] In one embodiment, each of power supply #1 (502), power supply #2 (504), and / or power supply #3 (510) may include an ET modulator (800) of FIG. 8. For example, power supply #1 (502) may be configured to output either a first ET power source (ET_1) or a first APT power source (APT_1) via an ET port, or to output the first APT power source (APT_1) via an APT port. For example, power supply #2 (504) may be configured to output either a second ET power source (ET_2) or a second APT power source (APT_1) via an ET port, or to output the second APT power source (APT_2) via an APT port. For example, power supply #3 (510) may be configured to output a third ET power source (ET_3) via an ET port.

[0092] In one embodiment, the LB module #1 (506) may include a first LB PA (506a) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR LB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to LB of a second RAT (e.g., LTE and NR communication technology), and a second LB PA (506b) (e.g., a PA for 2G LB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to LB of the first RAT (e.g., 2G communication technology). The first LB PA (506a) may operate based on ET_1 from power supply #1 (502). The second LB PA (506b) may operate based on APT_1 from power supply #1 (502). A decoupling capacitor (decap) (502a) (e.g., a capacitor of about 4.7㎌ (micro farad)) for removing noise may be connected to the output port of the power supply #1 (502) supplying APT_1, and a decoupling capacitor (506c) (e.g., a capacitor of about 1㎌) for removing noise may also be connected to the input port of the LB module #1 (506) receiving APT_1.

[0093] In one embodiment, the MHB module #1 (508) may include a first MB PA (508a) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to a MB of a second RAT (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR MB), a first HB PA (508b) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to a HB of the second RAT (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR HB), or a second MB PA (508c) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to a MB of the first RAT (e.g., a 2G communication technology). The first MB PA (508a) and the first HB PA (508b) may operate based on ET_2 from power supply #2 (504). The second MB PA (508c) may operate based on APT_2 from power supply #2 (502). A decoupling capacitor (decap) (504a) (e.g., a capacitor of about 4.7㎌) for removing noise may be connected to the output port of the power supply #2 (504) supplying APT_2, and a decoupling capacitor (508d) (e.g., a capacitor of about 1㎌) for removing noise may also be connected to the input port of the MHB module #1 (508) receiving APT_2.

[0094] In one embodiment, the LB module #2 (512) may include a third LB PA (512a) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR LB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to a LB of a second RAT (e.g., LTE and NR communication technology). The third LB PA (512a) may operate based on ET_3 from the power supply #3 (510). In one embodiment, the MHB module #2 (514) may include a third MB PA (514a) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR MB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to a MB of a second RAT (e.g., LTE and NR communication technology) and / or a second HB PA (514b) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR HB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to a HB of the second RAT. The third MB PA (514a) and the second HB PA (514b) can operate based on ET_3 from power supply #3 (510).

[0095] In one embodiment, at least one UHB module (516) may include a UHB PA (516a) configured to amplify RF signals in a designated UHB (e.g., n77 band and / or n78 band) RF band of the 5G communication technology. The UHB PA (516a) may operate based on ET_3 from the power supply #3 (510).

[0096] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary power supply structure including two power supplies according to various embodiments.

[0097] Referring to FIG. 6, power supply #1 (602) and power supply #2 (604) may correspond to the power supply (450) of FIG. 4. RFFE (430) may include one or more PA modules (e.g., at least one of LB module #1 (606), MHB module #1 (608), LB module #2 (612), MHB module #2 (614), or at least one UHB module (616)).

[0098] In one embodiment, the LB module #1 (606) and / or the LB module #2 (612) may be configured to amplify RF signals of a designated LB (e.g., less than about 1 GHz) among the RF band of the first RAT (e.g., 2G communication technology) and / or the RF band of the second RAT (e.g., 4G / LTE communication technology and / or 5G / NR communication technology). In one embodiment, the MHB module #1 (608) and / or the MHB module #2 (614) may be configured to amplify RF signals of a designated MB (e.g., about 1.4 GHz to 2.3 GHz) and a designated HB (e.g., about 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz) among the RF band of the first RAT and / or the RF band of the second RAT. In one embodiment, at least one of the LB module #1 (606) and the MHB module #1 (608) includes an L-PAMiD and can be responsible for the main path of 2G, 3G, LTE, NR SA, and NR DC.

[0099] In one embodiment, at least one UHB module (616) may include at least one PA (e.g., UHB PA (616a)) configured to amplify RF signals in a designated UHB (e.g., n77 band and / or n78 band) RF band of the 5G communication technology.

[0100] In one embodiment, each of power supply #1 (602) and power supply #2 (604) may include an ET modulator (800) of FIG. 8. Power supply #1 (602) may be configured to output either a first ET power source (ET_1) or a first APT power source (APT_1) via an ET port, or to output the first APT power source (APT_1) via an APT port. Power supply #2 (604) may be configured to output either a second ET power source (ET_2) or a second APT power source (APT_1) via an ET port, or to output the second APT power source (APT_2) via an APT port.

[0101] In one embodiment, the LB module #1 (606) may include a first LB PA (606a) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to LB of a second RAT (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR LB), a second LB PA (606b) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to LB of the first RAT (e.g., a PA for 2G LB), and a switch (606d) (e.g., a power supply switch) for selecting power provided to the first LB PA (606a). The switch (606d) may select either ET_1 from power supply #1 (602) or ET_2 from power supply #2 (604) under the control of a processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)) and provide the selected either to the first LB PA (606a). The first LB PA (606a) can operate based on power (e.g., ET_1 or ET_2) provided through the switch (606d). The second LB PA (606b) can operate based on APT_1 from the power supply #1 (602). A decoupling capacitor (decap) (602a) (e.g., a capacitor of about 4.7 μF) for removing noise can be connected to an output port of the power supply #1 (602) supplying APT_1, and a decoupling capacitor (606c) (e.g., a capacitor of about 1 μF) for removing noise can also be connected to an input port of the LB module #1 (606) receiving APT_1.

[0102] In one embodiment, the MHB module #1 (608) may include a first MB PA (608a) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to a MB of a second RAT (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR MB), a first HB PA (608b) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to a HB of the second RAT (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR HB), or a second MB PA (608c) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to a MB of the first RAT (e.g., a 2G communication technology). The first MB PA (608a) and the first HB PA (608b) may operate based on ET_2 from power supply #2 (604). The second MB PA (608c) may operate based on APT_2 from power supply #2 (602). A decoupling capacitor (decap) (604a) (e.g., a capacitor of about 4.7㎌) for removing noise may be connected to the output port of the power supply #2 (604) supplying APT_2, and a decoupling capacitor (608d) (e.g., a capacitor of about 1㎌) may also be connected to the input port of the MHB module #1 (608) receiving APT_2.

[0103] In one embodiment, the LB module #2 (612) may include a third LB PA (612a) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR LB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to a LB of a second RAT (e.g., LTE and NR communication technology). The third LB PA (612a) may operate based on ET_1 from the power supply #1 (602). In one embodiment, the MHB module #2 (614) may include a third MB PA (614a) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR MB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to a MB of a second RAT (e.g., LTE and NR communication technology), and a second HB PA (614b) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR HB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to a HB of the second RAT. The third MB PA (614a) and the second HB PA (614b) can operate based on ET_1 from the power supply #1 (602).

[0104] In one embodiment, at least one UHB module (616) may include a UHB PA (616a) configured to amplify RF signals in a designated UHB (e.g., n77 band and / or n78 band) RF band of the 5G communication technology. The UHB PA (616a) may operate based on ET_1 from the power supply #1 (602).

[0105] The power supply structure of Fig. 6 can reduce the RF circuit structure and mounting area by deleting the power supply #3 (510) and using a switch (606d) for power supply compared to the power supply structure of Fig. 5.

[0106] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary power supply structure including one power supply module according to various embodiments.

[0107] Referring to FIG. 7, the power supply module (702) may correspond to the power supply (450) of FIG. 4. In one embodiment, the power supply module (702) may include two ET modulators (e.g., the ET modulator (800) of FIG. 8). The RFFE (430) may include one or more PA modules (e.g., at least one of LB module #1 (706), MHB module #1 (708), LB module #2 (712), MHB module #2 (714), or at least one UHB module (716)).

[0108] In one embodiment, the power supply module (702) may include two ET modulators (e.g., the ET modulator (800) of FIG. 8). The power supply module (702) may be configured to output either a first ET power source (ET_1) or a first APT power source (APT_1), or either a second ET power source (ET_2) or a second APT power source (APT_1).

[0109] In one embodiment, the LB module #1 (706) may include a first LB PA (706a) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to an LB of a second RAT, a second LB PA (706b) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to an LB of the first RAT, and a switch (706d) for selecting power provided to the first LB PA (706a). The switch (706d) may select either ET_1 or ET_2 from the power supply module (702) under the control of a processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)) and provide the selected one to the first LB PA (706a). The second LB PA (706b) may operate based on APT_1 from the power supply module (702). A decoupling capacitor (decap) (702a) (e.g., a capacitor of about 4.7㎌) for removing noise may be connected to the output port of the power supply module (702) supplying APT_1, and a decoupling capacitor (706c) (e.g., a capacitor of about 1㎌) for removing noise may also be connected to the input port of the LB module #1 (706) receiving APT_1.

[0110] In one embodiment, the MHB module #1 (708) may include a first MB PA (708a) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to the MB of the second RAT, a first HB PA (708b) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to the HB of the second RAT, and a second MB PA (708c) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to the MB of the first RAT. The first MB PA (708a) and the first HB PA (708b) may operate based on ET_2 from the power supply module (702). The second MB PA (708c) may operate based on APT_2 from the power supply module (702). A decoupling capacitor (decap) (702b) (e.g., a capacitor of about 4.7㎌) for removing noise may be connected to the output port of the power supply module (704) supplying APT_2, and a decoupling capacitor (708d) (e.g., a capacitor of about 1㎌) may also be connected to the input port of the MHB module #1 (708) receiving APT_2.

[0111] In one embodiment, the LB module #2 (712) may include a third LB PA (712a) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to the LB of the second RAT. The third LB PA (712a) may operate based on ET_1 from the power supply module (702). In one embodiment, the MHB module #2 (714) may include a third MB PA (714a) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to the MB of the second RAT, and a second HB PA (714b) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to the HB of the second RAT. The third MB PA (714a) and the second HB PA (714b) may operate based on ET_1 from the power supply module (702).

[0112] In one embodiment, at least one UHB module (716) may include a PA (e.g., UHB PA (716a)) configured to amplify RF signals in a designated UHB (e.g., n77 band and / or n78 band) RF band of the 5G communication technology. The UHB PA (716a) may operate based on ET_1 from the power supply module (702).

[0113] The power supply structure of FIG. 7 can be made more compact by using one power supply module (702) compared to the power supply structure of FIG. 6 that uses two power supplies (602 and 604).

[0114] FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining an exemplary structure of an ET modulator according to various embodiments.

[0115] Referring to FIG. 8, the ET modulator (800) (e.g., power supply #1 (502), power supply #2 (504), power supply #1 (602), power supply #2 (604), and / or power supply module (702)) may include a linear regulator (802), a boost converter (804), a buck converter (806), an ET port (810), and / or an APT port (812). In one embodiment, the ET modulator (800) may include a switching converter and / or a switching regulator in place of, or in addition to, the linear regulator (802). The ET port (810) is directly connected to the output of the linear regulator (802), and the APT port (812) can be connected to the output of the linear regulator (802) via the APT switch (808). The ET modulator (800) can output power (e.g., APT_1 and / or APT_2) through the APT port (812), or output power (e.g., APT_1 and / or APT_2) or modulated power (e.g., ET_1 and / or ET_2) through the ET port (810).

[0116] In one embodiment, a boost converter (804) (e.g., a step-up converter) is configured to increase the voltage (V) of an input voltage (e.g., a battery (e.g., battery (189)) batt )) is a DC-DC (direct current to direct current) converter that increases the output voltage. The boost converter (804) increases the voltage (V) of the battery (e.g., battery (189)) charged in the inductor (804a) batt ) can perform a boost operation based on the output voltage of the boost converter (804). The output voltage increased by the boost converter (804) can be provided as a power supply voltage of the linear regulator (802). The boost converter (804) also provides an auxiliary voltage (V for the buck converter (806). AUX) may occur.

[0117] In one embodiment, a buck converter (806) (e.g., a step-down converter) supplies the auxiliary voltage (V AUX ) based on the input voltage (e.g., the voltage of the battery (e.g., battery (189)) (V batt )) is a DC-DC converter that reduces the output voltage. The buck converter (806) reduces the voltage (V) of the battery (e.g., battery (189)) batt ) can perform a decompression operation. An inductor (806a) can be connected between the output of the buck converter (806) and the output of the linear regulator (802), and the output voltage of the buck converter (806) can be charged in the inductor (806a).

[0118] In one embodiment, the APT switch (808) connected between the output of the linear regulator (802) and the APT port (812) in ET mode may be turned off. The linear regulator (802) may receive an envelope waveform of a transmission signal as an input and amplify the envelope waveform of the transmission signal based on a power supply voltage provided from a boost converter (804). The output voltage of the linear regulator (802) may be output to the ET port (810) to become an ET power supply (e.g., ET_1 or ET_2) having a variable magnitude depending on the envelope waveform of the transmission signal.

[0119] In one embodiment, in APT mode, the APT switch (808) may be turned on to connect the output of the inductor (806a) to the APT port (812), and the voltage charged in the inductor (806a) may be output as an APT power source (e.g., APT_1 or APT_2) through the APT port (812). A decoupling capacitor (808a) (e.g., a capacitor of about 4.7 μF) may be connected to the APT port (812) to remove noise.

[0120] FIGS. 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, and 9E are drawings illustrating exemplary structures of PA modules according to various embodiments.

[0121] Referring to FIG. 9a, the LB module #1 (900) (e.g., the LB module #1 (606) or the LB module #1 (706)) includes a first PA (902) (e.g., the first LB PA (606a) or the first LB PA (706a)), a transmit switch (Tx_SW) (904), a first duplexer (906a), a second duplexer (906b), a third duplexer (906c), a second PA (908) (e.g., the second LB PA (606b) or the second LB PA (706b)), an antenna switch (Ant_SW) (910), a receive switch (Rx_SW) (914), a first LNA (916a), a second LNA (916b), a third LNA (916c), and / or It may include a switch (918) (e.g., switch (606d) or switch (706d)).

[0122] In one embodiment, in a transmit mode of a second RAT (e.g., LTE and / or NR communication technology), the LB module #1 (900) can receive an RF signal (e.g., a transmit signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., LB) generated using the second RAT from a transceiver (e.g., the transceiver (420)). The transmit signal can be input to the first PA (902) via a designated transmit pin (e.g., LB#1 Tx1). The switch (918) can select one of two power sources (e.g., ET_1 and ET_2) provided from a power supply (450) (e.g., power supply #1 (602), power supply #2 (604), or power supply module (702)) and supply the selected power source to the first PA (902). The first PA (902) can amplify the transmission signal based on a specified amplification gain based on power (e.g., ET_1 or ET_2) provided through the switch (918), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transmission switch (904).

[0123] The transmission switch (904) can perform a switching operation so that a signal transmitted from the first PA (902) is input to a corresponding duplexer (e.g., one of the duplexers (906a, 906b, and 906c)). In one embodiment, when the LB module #1 (900) can support a total of three bands of a first band, a second band, and a third band, the transmission switch (904) can transmit a signal corresponding to the first band to the first duplexer (906a), a signal corresponding to the second band to the second duplexer (906b), and a signal corresponding to the third band to the third duplexer (906c). The first duplexer (906a), the second duplexer (906b), and the third duplexer (906c) may be configured to perform band pass filtering (BPF) on the received signals based on the corresponding bands (e.g., the first band, the second band, and the third band).

[0124] For example, a signal transmitted from a transmission switch (904) can be input to a first duplexer (906a), and in transmission mode, the first duplexer (906a) can filter the signal input from the transmission switch (904) and then transmit it to the antenna switch (910). For example, a signal transmitted from a transmission switch (904) can be input to a second duplexer (906b), and in transmission mode, the second duplexer (906b) can filter the signal input from the transmission switch (904) and then transmit it to the antenna switch (910). For example, a signal transmitted from a transmission switch (904) can be input to a third duplexer (906c), and in transmission mode, the third duplexer (906c) can filter the signal input from the transmission switch (904) and then transmit it to the antenna switch (910).

[0125] In one embodiment, in a transmit mode of a first RAT (e.g., a 2G communication technology), the LB module #1 (900) can receive an RF signal (e.g., a transmit signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., LB) generated using the first RAT from a transceiver (e.g., a transceiver (420)). The transmit signal can be input to the second PA (908) through a designated transmit pin (e.g., LB#1 Tx2). The second PA (908) can amplify the transmit signal based on a designated amplification gain based on power (e.g., APT_1) provided from a power supply (450) (e.g., power supply #1 (602) or power supply module (702)), and then transmit the amplified signal to the antenna switch (910).

[0126] In one embodiment, the antenna switch (910) may transmit any one of a signal input from the first duplexer (906a), a signal input from the second duplexer (906b), a signal input from the third duplexer (906c), or a signal input from the second PA (908) to the first antenna (ANT#1) (912) so that the signal may be wirelessly transmitted by the first antenna (ANT#1) (912). In one embodiment, a coupler (CPL) may be connected to the front end of the first antenna (ANT#1) (912).

[0127] In one embodiment, a signal (e.g., a reception signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., LB) received through a first antenna (912) may be input to an antenna switch (910), and the antenna switch (910) may perform a switching operation so that the reception signal received through the first antenna (912) is transmitted to any one of a first duplexer (906a), a second duplexer (906b), or a third duplexer (906c).

[0128] For example, the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (910) can be input to the first duplexer (906a), and in the reception mode, the first duplexer (906a) can transmit the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (910) to the reception switch (914). For example, the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (910) can be input to the second duplexer (906b), and in the reception mode, the second duplexer (906b) can transmit the signal input from the antenna switch (910) to the reception switch (914). For example, the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (910) can be input to the third duplexer (906c), and in the reception mode, the third duplexer (906c) can transmit the signal input from the antenna switch (910) to the reception switch (914).

[0129] In one embodiment, the receiving switch (914) can pass a signal input from the first duplexer (906a) to the first LNA (916a). The first LNA (916a) can perform a low-noise amplification operation on the signal input from the receiving switch (914) based on a specified amplification gain, and then pass the amplified signal to a transceiver (e.g., the transceiver (420)) via a specified receiving pin (e.g., LB#1 Rx1). In one embodiment, the receiving switch (914) can pass a signal input from the second duplexer (906b) to the second LNA (916b). The second LNA (916b) can perform a low-noise amplification operation on the signal input from the receiving switch (914) based on a specified amplification gain, and then pass the amplified signal to the transceiver via a specified receiving pin (e.g., LB#1 Rx2). In one embodiment, the receiving switch (914) can transmit a signal input from the third duplexer (906c) to the third LNA (916c). The third LNA (916c) can perform a low-noise amplification operation on the signal input from the receiving switch (914) based on a specified amplification gain, and then transmit the amplified signal to the transceiver through a specified receiving pin (e.g., LB#1 Rx3).

[0130] Referring to FIG. 9b, the MHB module #1 (920) (e.g., the MHB module #1 (608) or the MHB module #1 (708)) includes at least one first PA (922) (e.g., the first MB PA (608a), the first HB PA (608b), the first MB PA (708a), or the first HB PA (708b)), a transmit switch (Tx_SW) (924), a first duplexer (926a), a second duplexer (926b), a third duplexer (926c), a second PA (928) (e.g., the second MB PA (608c) or the second MB PA (708c)), an antenna switch (Ant_SW) (930), a receive switch (Rx_SW) (934), a first LNA (936a), a second LNA (936b), and / or a third LNA (936c) may be included.

[0131] In one embodiment, in a transmit mode of a second RAT (e.g., LTE and / or NR communication technology), the MHB module #1 (920) can receive an RF signal (e.g., a transmit signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., MB or HB) generated using the second RAT from a transceiver (e.g., the transceiver (420)). The transmit signal can be input to the first PA (922) through a designated transmit pin (e.g., MHB#1 Tx1). The first PA (922) can amplify the transmit signal based on a designated amplification gain based on power (e.g., ET_2) provided from a power supply (450) (e.g., power supply #2 (604) or power supply module (702)), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transmit switch (924).

[0132] The transmission switch (924) can perform a switching operation so that a signal transmitted from the first PA (922) is input to a corresponding duplexer (e.g., one of the duplexers (926a, 926b, and 926c)). In one embodiment, when the MHB module #1 (920) can support a total of three bands of a first band, a second band, and a third band, the transmission switch (924) can transmit a signal corresponding to the first band to the first duplexer (926a), a signal corresponding to the second band to the second duplexer (926b), and a signal corresponding to the third band to the third duplexer (926c). In the transmission mode, any one of the first duplexer (926a), the second duplexer (926b), or the third duplexer (926c) can transmit a signal input from the transmission switch (924) to the antenna switch (930). For example, the first duplexer (926a), the second duplexer (926b), and the third duplexer (926c) may be configured to perform bandpass filtering (BPF) on the received signals based on their corresponding bands (e.g., the first band, the second band, and the third band).

[0133] In one embodiment, in a transmit mode of a first RAT (e.g., a 2G communication technology), the MHB module #1 (920) can receive an RF signal (e.g., a transmit signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., MB) generated using the first RAT from a transceiver (e.g., the transceiver (420)). The transmit signal can be input to the second PA (928) through a designated transmit pin (e.g., MHB#1 Tx2). The second PA (928) can amplify the transmit signal based on a designated amplification gain based on power (e.g., APT_2) provided from a power supply (450) (e.g., the power supply #2 (604) or the power supply module (702)), and then transmit the amplified signal to the antenna switch (930).

[0134] In one embodiment, the antenna switch (930) can transmit any one of a signal input from the first duplexer (926a), a signal input from the second duplexer (926b), a signal input from the third duplexer (926c), or a signal input from the second PA (928) to the second antenna (ANT#2) (932) so that the signal can be wirelessly transmitted by the second antenna (ANT#2) (932). In one embodiment, if necessary, a coupler (CPL) can be connected to the front end of the second antenna (ANT#2) (932).

[0135] In one embodiment, a signal (e.g., a reception signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., MB or HB) received through a second antenna (932) may be input to an antenna switch (930), and the antenna switch (930) may perform a switching operation such that the reception signal received through the second antenna (932) is transmitted to any one of the first duplexer (926a), the second duplexer (926b), or the third duplexer (926c). For example, in a reception mode, any one of the first duplexer (926a), the second duplexer (926b), or the third duplexer (926c) may transmit the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (930) to the reception switch (934).

[0136] In one embodiment, the receiving switch (934) can transmit a signal input from the first duplexer (926a) to the first LNA (936a). The first LNA (926a) can perform a low-noise amplification operation on the signal input from the receiving switch (934) based on a specified amplification gain, and then transmit the amplified signal to the transceiver via a specified receiving pin (e.g., MHB#1 Rx1). In one embodiment, the receiving switch (934) can transmit a signal input from the second duplexer (926b) to the second LNA (936b). The second LNA (936b) can perform a low-noise amplification operation on the signal input from the receiving switch (934) based on a specified amplification gain, and then transmit the amplified signal to the transceiver via a specified receiving pin (e.g., MHB#1 Rx2). In one embodiment, the receiving switch (934) can transmit a signal input from the third duplexer (926c) to the third LNA (936c). The third LNA (936c) can perform a low-noise amplification operation on the signal input from the receiving switch (934) based on a specified amplification gain, and then transmit the amplified signal to the transceiver through a specified receiving pin (e.g., MHB#1 Rx3).

[0137] Referring to FIG. 9c, the LB module #2 (940) (e.g., the LB module #2 (612), or the LB module #1 (712)) may include at least one first PA (942) (e.g., the third LB PA (612a) or the third LB PA (712a)), a transmit switch (Tx_SW) (944), a first duplexer (946a), a second duplexer (946b), a third duplexer (946c), an antenna switch (Ant_SW) (948), a receive switch (Rx_SW) (952), a first LNA (954a), a second LNA (954b), and / or a third LNA (954c).

[0138] In one embodiment, in a transmit mode of a second RAT (e.g., LTE and / or NR communication technology), the LB module #2 (940) may receive an RF signal (e.g., a transmit signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., LB) generated using the second RAT from a transceiver (e.g., the transceiver (420)). The transmit signal may be input to the first PA (942) through a designated transmit pin (e.g., LB#2 Tx1). The first PA (942) may amplify the transmit signal based on a designated amplification gain based on power (e.g., ET_1) provided from a power supply (450) (e.g., power supply #1 (602) or power supply module (702)), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transmit switch (944).

[0139] The transmission switch (944) can perform a switching operation so that a signal transmitted from the first PA (942) is input to a corresponding duplexer (e.g., one of the duplexers (946a, 946b, and 946c)). In one embodiment, when the LB module #1 (940) can support a total of three bands of a first band, a second band, and a third band, the transmission switch (944) can transmit a signal corresponding to the first band to the first duplexer (946a), a signal corresponding to the second band to the second duplexer (946b), and a signal corresponding to the third band to the third duplexer (946c). In the transmission mode, any one of the first duplexer (946a), the second duplexer (946b), or the third duplexer (946c) can transmit a signal input from the transmission switch (944) to the antenna switch (948). The first duplexer (946a), the second duplexer (946b), and the third duplexer (946c) may be configured to perform bandpass filtering (BPF) on the received signals based on the corresponding bands (e.g., the first band, the second band, and the third band).

[0140] In one embodiment, the antenna switch (948) can transmit any one of a signal input from the first duplexer (946a), a signal input from the second duplexer (946b), or a signal input from the third duplexer (946c) to the third antenna (ANT#3) (950) so that the signal can be wirelessly transmitted by the third antenna (ANT#3) (950). In one embodiment, if necessary, a coupler (CPL) can be connected to the front end of the third antenna (ANT#3) (950).

[0141] In one embodiment, a signal (e.g., a reception signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., LB) received through a third antenna (950) may be input to an antenna switch (948), and the antenna switch (948) may perform a switching operation such that the reception signal received through the third antenna (948) is transmitted to any one of the first duplexer (946a), the second duplexer (946b), or the third duplexer (946c). For example, in a reception mode, any one of the first duplexer (946a), the second duplexer (946b), or the third duplexer (946c) may transmit the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (948) to the reception switch (952).

[0142] In one embodiment, the receiving switch (952) can transmit a signal input from the first duplexer (946a) to the first LNA (954a). The first LNA (954a) can perform a low-noise amplification operation on the signal input from the receiving switch (952) based on a specified amplification gain, and then transmit the amplified signal to the transceiver through a specified receiving pin (e.g., LB#2 Rx1). In one embodiment, the receiving switch (952) can transmit a signal input from the second duplexer (946b) to the second LNA (954b). The second LNA (954b) can perform a low-noise amplification operation on the signal input from the receiving switch (952) based on a specified amplification gain, and then transmit the amplified signal to the transceiver through a specified receiving pin (e.g., LB#2 Rx2). In one embodiment, the receiving switch (952) can transmit a signal input from the third duplexer (946c) to the third LNA (954c). The third LNA (954c) can perform a low-noise amplification operation based on a specified amplification gain on the signal input from the receiving switch (952), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transceiver through a specified receiving pin (e.g., LB#2 Rx3).

[0143] Referring to FIG. 9d, the MHB module #2 (960) (e.g., the MHB module #2 (614), or the MHB module #2 (714)) may include at least one first PA (962) (e.g., the third MB PA (614a), the second HB PA (614b), the third MB PA (714a), or the second HB PA (714b)), a transmit switch (Tx_SW) (964), a first duplexer (966a), a second duplexer (966b), a third duplexer (966c), an antenna switch (Ant_SW) (968), a receive switch (Rx_SW) (972), a first LNA (974a), a second LNA (974b), and / or a third LNA (974c).

[0144] In one embodiment, in a transmit mode of a second RAT (e.g., LTE and / or NR communication technology), the MHB module #2 (960) can receive an RF signal (e.g., a transmit signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., MB or HB) generated using the second RAT from a transceiver (e.g., the transceiver (420)). The transmit signal can be input to the first PA (962) through a designated transmit pin (e.g., MHB#2 Tx1). The first PA (922) can amplify the transmit signal based on a designated amplification gain based on power (e.g., ET_1) provided from a power supply (450) (e.g., power supply #1 (602) or power supply module (702)), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transmit switch (964).

[0145] The transmission switch (964) can perform a switching operation so that a signal transmitted from the first PA (962) is input to a corresponding duplexer (e.g., one of the duplexers (966a, 966b, and 966c)). In one embodiment, when the MHB module #2 (960) can support a total of three bands of a first band, a second band, and a third band, the transmission switch (964) can transmit a signal corresponding to the first band to the first duplexer (966a), a signal corresponding to the second band to the second duplexer (966b), and a signal corresponding to the third band to the third duplexer (966c). In the transmission mode, any one of the first duplexer (966a), the second duplexer (966b), or the third duplexer (966c) can transmit a signal input from the transmission switch (964) to the antenna switch (968). The first duplexer (966a), the second duplexer (966b), and the third duplexer (966c) may be configured to perform bandpass filtering (BPF) on the received signals based on the corresponding bands (e.g., the first band, the second band, and the third band).

[0146] In one embodiment, the antenna switch (968) can transmit any one of a signal input from the first duplexer (966a), a signal input from the second duplexer (966b), or a signal input from the third duplexer (966c) to the third antenna (ANT#3) (970) so that the signal can be wirelessly transmitted by the third antenna (ANT#3) (970). In one embodiment, if necessary, a coupler (CPL) can be connected to the front end of the third antenna (ANT#3) (970).

[0147] In one embodiment, a signal (e.g., a reception signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., MB or HB) received through a third antenna (970) may be input to an antenna switch (968), and the antenna switch (968) may perform a switching operation such that the reception signal received through the third antenna (970) is transmitted to any one of the first duplexer (966a), the second duplexer (966b), or the third duplexer (966c). For example, in a reception mode, any one of the first duplexer (966a), the second duplexer (966b), or the third duplexer (966c) may transmit the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (968) to the reception switch (972).

[0148] In one embodiment, the receiving switch (972) can pass a signal input from the first duplexer (966a) to the first LNA (974a). The first LNA (974a) can perform a low-noise amplification operation on the signal input from the receiving switch (972) based on a specified amplification gain, and then pass the amplified signal to the transceiver via a specified receiving pin (e.g., MHB#2 Rx1). In one embodiment, the receiving switch (972) can pass a signal input from the second duplexer (966b) to the second LNA (974b). The second LNA (974b) can perform a low-noise amplification operation on the signal input from the receiving switch (972) based on a specified amplification gain, and then pass the amplified signal to the transceiver via a specified receiving pin (e.g., MHB#2 Rx2). In one embodiment, the receiving switch (972) can transmit a signal input from the third duplexer (966c) to the third LNA (974c). The third LNA (974c) can perform a low-noise amplification operation based on a specified amplification gain on the signal input from the receiving switch (972), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transceiver through a specified receiving pin (e.g., MHB#2 Rx3).

[0149] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a more miniaturized RF circuit structure (e.g., RFFE) by using a converged PA configured to support both the frequency band of 2G communication technology and the frequency band of LTE / NR communication technology. For example, the converged PA may include a decoupling capacitor smaller than about 1 nano farad (kF) to use ET power. However, since the RF signal of the 2G communication technology has a higher power level than the RF signal of the LTE / NR communication technology, the electronic device (101) may need to use a decoupling capacitor of about 1 kF or more to remove power supply noise.

[0150] Referring to FIG. 9e, a UHB module (980) (e.g., UHB module (616), or UHB module (716)) may include a PA (982) (e.g., UHB PA (716a), or UHB PA (716a)), a transmit / receive switch (Tx-Rx SW) (984), and / or a band pass filter (BPF) (986).

[0151] In one embodiment, in the transmit mode of the second RAT, the UHB module (980) can receive an RF signal (e.g., a transmit signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., n77 band or n78 band) generated using the second RAT from a transceiver (e.g., transceiver (420)). The transmit signal can be input to the PA (982) through a designated transmit pin (e.g., UHB#1 Tx1). The PA (982) can amplify the transmit signal based on a designated amplification gain based on power (e.g., ET_1) provided from a power supply (450) (e.g., power supply #1 (602) or power supply module (702)), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transmit / receive switch (984).

[0152] In the transmission mode, the transmit / receive switch (984) can transmit the amplified signal output from the PA (982) to the BPF (986). The BPF (986) can perform bandpass filtering on the amplified signal. The signal output from the BPF (986) can be transmitted to the fifth antenna (ANT#5) (988) so as to be wirelessly transmitted by the fifth antenna (ANT#5) (988). In one embodiment, if necessary, a coupler (CPL) can be connected to the front end of the fifth antenna (ANT#5) (988).

[0153] In one embodiment, a signal (e.g., a reception signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., n77 band or n78 band) received through the fifth antenna (988) may be input to the transmit / receive switch (984) through the BPF (986). In the receive mode, the transmit / receive switch (984) may perform a switching operation so that the reception signal received through the fifth antenna (988) is transmitted to the transceiver. For example, in the receive mode, the reception signal may be transmitted to the transceiver through a designated receive pin (e.g., UHB#1 Rx1).

[0154] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an RF circuit structure that selectively supplies APT power and ET power using a switch for power supply of an integrated PA configured to support both the frequency bands of 2G communication technology and the frequency bands of LTE / NR communication technology. The RF circuit structure described above can miniaturize the RF circuit structure of an electronic device (101) and reduce material costs.

[0155] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary power supply structure including switches for power supply according to various embodiments.

[0156] Referring to FIG. 10, the power supply module (1002) may correspond to the power supply (450) of FIG. 4. In one embodiment, the power supply module (1002) may include a first ET modulator (1004) (e.g., the ET modulator (800)) and a second ET modulator (1006) (e.g., the ET modulator (800)). The RFFE (1000) may correspond to the RFFE (430) of FIG. 4, and may include a first PA (1012), a first switch (1014), a second PA (1022), and a second switch (1024).

[0157] In one embodiment, the first PA (1012) and the first switch (1014) may be included in a first PA module (1010) (e.g., LB module#1 (1106), LB module#1 (1206), or LB module#1 (1506)) to support a designated LB of the first RAT and a designated LB of the second RAT. In one embodiment, the second PA (1022) and the second switch (1024) may be included in a second PA module (1020) (e.g., MHB module#1 (1108), MHB module#1 (1208), or MHB module#1 (1508)) to support a designated MHB of the first RAT and a designated MHB of the second RAT.

[0158] In one embodiment, the first RAT may include at least one of a first wireless communication method (e.g., 2G communication technology) or a satellite communication method. In one embodiment, the second RAT may include at least one of a second wireless communication method (e.g., 4G / LTE communication technology) or a third wireless communication method (e.g., 5G / NR communication technology).

[0159] In one embodiment, the first ET modulator (1004) may be configured to supply a first ET power source (ET_1) via a first power line (1004a) and / or a first APT power source (APT_1) via a second power line (1004b). In one embodiment, the second ET modulator (1006) may be configured to supply a second ET power source (ET_2) via a third power line (1006a) and / or a second APT power source (APT_1) via a fourth power line (1006b).

[0160] In one embodiment, the first PA (1012) can be configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to a designated LB of a first RAT (e.g., a 2G communication technology) and / or a designated LB of a second RAT (e.g., an LTE and / or NR communication technology). In one embodiment, the RF signals can include a first transmission signal selected from among a first signal corresponding to a first wireless communication scheme (e.g., a 2G communication technology), a second signal corresponding to a second wireless communication scheme (e.g., a 4G / LTE communication technology), and a third signal corresponding to a third wireless communication scheme (e.g., a 5G / NR communication technology).

[0161] In one embodiment, the first switch (1014) may be configured to connect the first PA (1012) to the first ET modulator (1004) or the second ET modulator (1006). In one embodiment, the first input terminal, the second input terminal, and the first output terminal of the first switch (1014) may be connected to the first power line (1004a), the fourth power line (1006b), and the power supply input terminal (1012a) of the first PA (1012), respectively.

[0162] In one embodiment, the first switch (1014) may be configured to select power to be provided to the first PA (1012) from among ET_1 from the first ET modulator (1004) and APT_2 from the second ET modulator (1006). The first switch (1014) may select either ET_1 or APT_2 and provide the selected power to the first PA (1012) under the control of a processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)) (e.g., the first switching control signal of FIG. 14). The first PA (1012) may operate based on the power (e.g., ET_1 or APT_2) provided to the power supply input terminal (1012a) via the first switch (1014).

[0163] In one embodiment, the second PA (1022) can be configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to a designated MB of a first RAT (e.g., a 2G communication technology) and a designated MB of a second RAT (e.g., an LTE and / or NR communication technology). In one embodiment, the RF signals can include a second transmission signal selected from among a fourth signal corresponding to a first wireless communication scheme (e.g., a 2G communication technology), a fifth signal corresponding to a second wireless communication scheme (e.g., a 4G / LTE communication technology), and a sixth signal corresponding to a third wireless communication scheme (e.g., a 5G / NR communication technology).

[0164] In one embodiment, the second switch (1024) may be configured to electrically connect the second PA (1022) to the first ET modulator (1004) or the second ET modulator (1006). In one embodiment, the third input terminal, the fourth input terminal, and the second output terminal of the second switch (1024) may be connected to the third power line (1006a), the second power line (1004b), and the power supply input terminal (1022a) of the second PA (1022), respectively.

[0165] In one embodiment, the second switch (1024) may be configured to select power provided to the second PA (1022) from among ET_2 from the second ET modulator (1006) and APT_1 from the first ET modulator (1004). The second switch (1024) may select either ET_2 or APT_1 and provide the selected power to the second PA (1022) under the control of a processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)) (e.g., the second switching control signal of FIG. 14). The second PA (1022) may operate based on the power (e.g., ET_2 or APT_1) provided to the power supply input terminal (1022a) via the second switch (1024).

[0166] In one embodiment, the second PA module (1020) may further include a third PA (1026) configured to amplify RF signals (e.g., a third transmission signal) corresponding to a designated HB of a first RAT (e.g., a 2G communication technology) and a designated HB of a second RAT (e.g., an LTE and / or NR communication technology). The third PA (1026) may be powered by ET_2 provided from the second ET modulator (1006) through a power supply input terminal (1026a). In one embodiment, the first PA (1012) and the second PA (1022) may be converged PAs configured to process both RF signals generated using the first RAT and RF signals generated using the second RAT. In one embodiment, the third PA (1026) may be configured to process RF signals generated using the second RAT, unlike the first PA (1012) and the second PA (1022).

[0167] As another (alternative) embodiment, the first input terminal, the second input terminal, and the first output terminal of the first switch (1014) can be respectively connected to the first power line (1004a), the second power line (1004b), and the power supply input terminal (1012a) of the first PA (1012), and the first PA (1012) can be operated by either the power source ET_1 or APT_1 selected by the first switch (1014). As one embodiment, the third input terminal, the fourth input terminal, and the second output terminal of the second switch (1024) may be connected to the third power line (1006a), the fourth power line (1006b), and the power supply input terminal (1022a) of the second PA (1022), respectively, and the second PA (1022) may be operated by a power source of either ET_2 or APT_2 selected by the second switch (1024).

[0168] FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary power supply structure including two power supplies according to various embodiments.

[0169] Referring to FIG. 11, in one embodiment, power supply #1 (1102) may correspond to the first ET modulator (1004) of FIG. 10 and power supply #2 (1104) may correspond to the second ET modulator (1006) of FIG. 10. RFFE (1100) (e.g., RFFE (1000)) may include one or more PA modules (e.g., at least one of LB module #1 (1106), MHB module #1 (1108), LB module #2 (1112), MHB module #2 (1114), or at least one UHB module (1116)).

[0170] In one embodiment, the LB module #1 (1106) and / or the LB module #2 (1112) may be configured to amplify RF signals of a designated LB (e.g., less than about 1 GHz) among the RF bands of the first RAT (e.g., 2G communication technology) and / or the RF bands of the second RAT (e.g., 4G / LTE communication technology and / or 5G / NR communication technology). In one embodiment, the MHB module #1 (1108) and / or the MHB module #2 (1114) may be configured to amplify RF signals of a designated MB (e.g., about 1.4 GHz to 2.3 GHz) and a designated HB (e.g., about 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz) among the RF bands of the first RAT and / or the RF bands of the second RAT. In one embodiment, at least one of the LB module #1 (1106) and the MHB module #1 (1108) includes an L-PAMiD and can handle the main path of 2G, 3G, LTE, NR SA, and NR DC. In one embodiment, the LB module #1 (1106) can be formed identically or at least similarly to the LB module #1 (1300) of FIG. 13A. In one embodiment, the MHB module #1 (1108) can be formed identically or at least similarly to the MHB module #1 (1320) of FIG. 13B.

[0171] In one embodiment, at least one UHB module (1116) may include at least one PA (e.g., UHB PA (1116a)) configured to amplify RF signals in a designated UHB (e.g., n77 band and / or n78 band) RF band of the 5G communication technology.

[0172] In one embodiment, each of power supply #1 (1102) and power supply #2 (1104) may include an ET modulator (800) of FIG. 8. Power supply #1 (1102) may be configured to output either a first ET power supply (ET_1) or a first APT power supply (APT_1) via an ET port (e.g., an ET port (810)), or to output the first APT power supply (APT_1) via an APT port (e.g., an APT port (812)). Power supply #2 (1104) may be configured to output either a second ET power supply (ET_2) or a second APT power supply (APT_1) via an ET port (e.g., an ET port (810)), or to output the second APT power supply (APT_2) via an APT port (e.g., an APT port (812)).

[0173] In one embodiment, the LB module #1 (1106) may include a first LB PA (1106a) (e.g., an integrated PA or a 2G / LTE / NR LB PA) (e.g., the first PA (1012)) configured to amplify RF signals (e.g., a first transmit signal) corresponding to the LB of the first RAT and the LB of the second RAT, and a switch (1106b) (e.g., the first switch (1014)) for selecting power to be provided to the first LB PA (1106a). The switch (1106b) may select either ET_1 from the power supply #1 (1102) or APT_2 from the power supply #2 (1104) under the control of a processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)) and provide the selected either to the first LB PA (1106a). The first LB PA (1106a) can operate based on power (e.g., ET_1 or APT_2) provided through the switch (1106b). A decoupling capacitor (decap) (1104a) (e.g., a capacitor of about 4.7 μF) for removing noise can be connected to an output port of the power supply #2 (1104) supplying APT_2, and a decoupling capacitor (1106c) (e.g., a capacitor of about 1 μF or more) for removing noise can also be connected to an input port of the LB module #1 (1106) receiving APT_2.

[0174] In one embodiment, the MHB module #1 (1108) may include a first MB PA (1108a) (e.g., an integrated PA or a PA for 2G / LTE / NR MB) configured to amplify RF signals (e.g., a second transmit signal) corresponding to the MB of the first RAT and the MB of the second RAT, a first HB PA (1108c) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR HB) configured to amplify RF signals (e.g., a third transmit signal) corresponding to the HB of the second RAT, and a switch (1108b) (e.g., a second switch (1024)) for selecting power provided to the first MB PA (1108a). The switch (1108b) can select either ET_2 from power supply #2 (1104) or APT_1 from power supply #1 (1102) under the control of a processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)) and provide the selected either to the first MB PA (1108a). The first MB PA (1108a) can operate based on the power (e.g., ET_2 or APT_1) provided through the switch (1108b). A decoupling capacitor (decap) (1102a) (e.g., a capacitor of about 4.7 μF) for removing noise may be connected to the output port of the power supply #1 (1102) supplying APT_1, and a decoupling capacitor (1108d) (e.g., a capacitor of about 1 μF or more) may also be connected to the input port of the MHB module #1 (1108) receiving APT_1. The first HB PA (1108c) may operate based on ET_2 from the power supply #2 (1102).

[0175] In one embodiment, the LB module #2 (1112) may include a second LB PA (1112a) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR LB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to the LB of the second RAT (e.g., the fourth transmit signal). For example, the second LB PA (1112a) may operate based on ET_1 from the power supply #1 (1102). In one embodiment, the MHB module #2 (1114) may include a second MB PA (1114a) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR MB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to the MB of the second RAT (e.g., the fifth transmit signal), and a second HB PA (1114b) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR HB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to the HB of the second RAT (e.g., the sixth transmit signal). For example, the second MB PA (1114a) and the second HB PA (1114b) can operate based on ET_1 from power supply #1 (1102).

[0176] In one embodiment, at least one UHB module (1116) may include a UHB PA (1116a) configured to amplify RF signals (e.g., a seventh transmission signal) in a designated UHB (e.g., n77 band and / or n78 band) RF band of the 5G communication technology. For example, the UHB PA (1116a) may operate based on ET_1 from power supply #1 (1102).

[0177] In one embodiment, the LB module #2 (1112) may be configured identically or at least similarly to the LB module #2 (940) of FIG. 9c. In one embodiment, the MHB module #2 (1114) may be configured identically or at least similarly to the MHB module #2 (960) of FIG. 9d. In one embodiment, the UHB module #2 (1116) may be configured identically or at least similarly to the UHB module (980) of FIG. 9e.

[0178] FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary power supply structure including one power supply module according to various embodiments.

[0179] Referring to FIG. 12, the power supply module (1202) may correspond to the power supply module (1002) of FIG. 10. In one embodiment, the power supply module (1202) may include the first ET modulator (1004) and the second ET modulator (1006) of FIG. 10. The RFFE (1200) may include one or more PA modules (e.g., at least one of LB module #1 (1206), MHB module #1 (1208), LB module #2 (1212), MHB module #2 (1214), or at least one UHB module (1216)).

[0180] In one embodiment, the power supply module (1202) may include two ET modulators (e.g., the ET modulator (800) of FIG. 8). The power supply module (1202) may be configured to output either a first ET power source (ET_1) or a first APT power source (APT_1), or either a second ET power source (ET_2) or a second APT power source (APT_1).

[0181] In one embodiment, the LB module #1 (1206) may include a first LB PA (1206a) (e.g., an integrated PA or a PA for 2G / LTE / NR LB) (e.g., the first PA (1012)) configured to amplify RF signals (e.g., a first transmit signal) corresponding to the LB of the first RAT and the LB of the second RAT, and a switch (1206b) (e.g., the first switch (1014)) for selecting power to be provided to the first LB PA (1206a). The switch (1206b) may select one of ET_1 and APT_2 from the power supply module (1202) under the control of a processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)) and provide the power to the first LB PA (1206a). The first LB PA (1206a) can operate based on power (e.g., ET_1 or APT_2) provided through a switch (1206b). A decoupling capacitor (decap) (1202b) (e.g., a capacitor of about 4.7 μF) for removing noise can be connected to an output port of a power supply module (1202) supplying APT_2, and a decoupling capacitor (1206c) (e.g., a capacitor of about 1 μF or more) for removing noise can also be connected to an input port of an LB module #1 (1206) receiving APT_2.

[0182] In one embodiment, the MHB module #1 (1208) may include a first MB PA (1208a) (e.g., an integrated PA or a PA for 2G / LTE / NR MB) configured to amplify RF signals (e.g., a second transmit signal) corresponding to the MB of the first RAT and the MB of the second RAT, a first HB PA (1208c) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR HB) configured to amplify RF signals (e.g., a third transmit signal) corresponding to the HB of the second RAT, and a switch (1208b) (e.g., a second switch (1024)) for selecting power provided to the first MB PA (1208a). The switch (1208b) can select one of ET_2 and APT_1 from the power supply module (1202) under the control of the processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)) and provide it to the first MB PA (1208a). The first MB PA (1208a) can operate based on the power (e.g., ET_2 or APT_1) provided through the switch (1208b). A decoupling capacitor (decap) (1202a) (e.g., a capacitor of about 4.7 μF) for removing noise can be connected to the output port of the power supply module (1202) that supplies APT_1, and a decoupling capacitor (1208d) (e.g., a capacitor of about 1 μF or more) can also be connected to the input port of the MHB module #1 (1208) that receives APT_1. The first HB PA (1208c) can operate based on ET_2 from the power supply module (1202).

[0183] In one embodiment, LB module #1 (1206) may be formed identically or at least similarly to LB module #1 (1300) of FIG. 13a. In one embodiment, MHB module #1 (1208) may be formed identically or at least similarly to MHB module #1 (1320) of FIG. 13b.

[0184] In one embodiment, the LB module #2 (1212) may include a second LB PA (1212a) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR LB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to the LB of the second RAT (e.g., the fourth transmission signal). The second LB PA (1212a) may operate based on ET_1 from the power supply module (1202). In one embodiment, the MHB module #2 (1214) may include a second MB PA (1214a) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR MB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to the MB of the second RAT (e.g., the fifth transmission signal), and a second HB PA (1214b) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR HB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to the HB of the second RAT (e.g., the sixth transmission signal). The second MB PA (1214a) and the second HB PA (1214b) can operate based on ET_1 from the power supply module (1202).

[0185] In one embodiment, at least one UHB module (1216) may include a UHB PA (1216a) configured to amplify RF signals (e.g., a seventh transmission signal) in a designated UHB (e.g., n77 band and / or n78 band) RF band of the 5G communication technology. The UHB PA (1216a) may operate based on ET_1 from the power supply module (1202).

[0186] In one embodiment, the LB module #2 (1212) may be formed identically or at least similarly to the LB module #2 (940) of FIG. 9c. In one embodiment, the MHB module #2 (1214) may be formed identically or at least similarly to the MHB module #2 (960) of FIG. 9d. In one embodiment, the UHB module #2 (1216) may be formed identically or at least similarly to the UHB module (980) of FIG. 9e.

[0187] FIGS. 13A and 13B are drawings illustrating exemplary structures of PA modules using a switch for power supply according to various embodiments.

[0188] Referring to FIG. 13a, the LB module #1 (1300) (e.g., the LB module #1 (1106) or the LB module #1 (1206)) may include a PA (1302) (e.g., the first LB PA (1106a) or the first LB PA (1106a)), a transmit switch (Tx_SW) (1304), a first duplexer (1306a), a second duplexer (1306b), a third duplexer (1306c), an antenna switch (Ant_SW) (1310), a receive switch (Rx_SW) (1314), a first LNA (1316a), a second LNA (1316b), a third LNA (1316c), and / or a switch (1308) (e.g., the switch (1106b) or the switch (1206b)).

[0189] In one embodiment, in a transmit mode of a first RAT (e.g., a 2G communication technology) or a second RAT (e.g., an LTE and / or NR communication technology), the LB module #1 (1300) can receive an RF signal (e.g., a transmit signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., an LB) generated using the first RAT or the second RAT from a transceiver (e.g., a transceiver (420)). The transmit signal can be input to the PA (1302) through a designated transmit pin (e.g., LB#1 Tx1). The switch (1308) can select one of two power sources (e.g., ET_1 and APT_2) provided from the power supply module (1002) (e.g., power supply #1 (1102), power supply #2 (1104), or power supply module (1202)) and supply the power source to the PA (1302). In one embodiment, the switch (1308) may, under the control of a processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)), select APT_2 in a communication mode using a first RAT and select ET_1 in a communication mode using a second RAT; however, the control operation of the switch (1308) is not limited thereto and may be performed in various ways depending on the communication mode (e.g., SA or EN-DC) and frequency band performed by the electronic device (101).

[0190] In one embodiment, the PA (1302) may be an integrated PA configured to amplify both RF signals of a designated LB of a first RAT and a designated LB of a second RAT. The PA (1302) may amplify the transmission signal based on a designated amplification gain based on power (e.g., ET_1 or APT_2) provided through the switch (1308), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transmission switch (1304).

[0191] The transmission switch (1304) can perform a switching operation so that a signal transmitted from the PA (1302) is input to a corresponding duplexer (e.g., one of the duplexers (1306a, 1306b, and 1306c)). In one embodiment, when the LB module #1 (1300) can support a total of three bands of a first band, a second band, and a third band, the transmission switch (1304) can transmit a signal corresponding to the first band to the first duplexer (1306a), a signal corresponding to the second band to the second duplexer (1306b), and a signal corresponding to the third band to the third duplexer (1306c). The first duplexer (1306a), the second duplexer (1306b), and the third duplexer (1306c) may be configured to perform bandpass filtering (BPF) on the received signals based on the corresponding bands (e.g., the first band, the second band, and the third band).

[0192] For example, a signal transmitted from a transmission switch (1304) can be input to a first duplexer (1306a), and in transmission mode, the first duplexer (1306a) can filter the signal input from the transmission switch (1304) and then transmit it to an antenna switch (1310). For example, a signal transmitted from a transmission switch (1304) can be input to a second duplexer (1306b), and in transmission mode, the second duplexer (1306b) can filter the signal input from the transmission switch (1304) and then transmit it to an antenna switch (1310). For example, a signal transmitted from a transmission switch (1304) can be input to a third duplexer (1306c), and in transmission mode, the third duplexer (1306c) can filter the signal input from the transmission switch (1304) and then transmit it to an antenna switch (1310).

[0193] In one embodiment, the antenna switch (1310) may transmit a signal selected from among a signal input from a first duplexer (1306a), a signal input from a second duplexer (1306b), or a signal input from a third duplexer (1306c) to a first antenna (ANT#1) (1312), so that the selected signal may be wirelessly transmitted by the first antenna (ANT#1) (1312). In one embodiment, a coupler (CPL) may be connected to the front end of the first antenna (ANT#1) (1312), if necessary.

[0194] In one embodiment, a signal (e.g., a reception signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., LB) received through a first antenna (1312) may be input to an antenna switch (1310), and the antenna switch (1310) may perform a switching operation so that the reception signal received through the first antenna (1312) is transmitted to any one of a first duplexer (1306a), a second duplexer (1306b), or a third duplexer (1306c).

[0195] For example, the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (1310) may be input to the first duplexer (1306a), and in the reception mode of the first RAT or the second RAT, the first duplexer (1306a) may filter the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (1310) and then transmit it to the reception switch (1314). For example, the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (1310) may be input to the second duplexer (1306b), and in the reception mode of the first RAT or the second RAT, the second duplexer (1306b) may filter the signal input from the antenna switch (1310) and then transmit it to the reception switch (1314). For example, the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (1310) can be input to the third duplexer (1306c), and in the reception mode, the third duplexer (1306c) can filter the signal input from the antenna switch (1310) and then transmit it to the reception switch (1314).

[0196] In one embodiment, the receiving switch (1314) can transmit a signal input from the first duplexer (1306a) to the first LNA (1316a). The first LNA (1316a) can perform a low-noise amplification operation based on a specified amplification gain on the signal input from the receiving switch (1314), and then transmit the amplified signal to a transceiver (e.g., the transceiver (420)) via a specified receiving pin (e.g., LB#1 Rx1). In one embodiment, the receiving switch (1314) can transmit a signal input from the second duplexer (1306b) to the second LNA (1316b). The second LNA (1316b) can perform a low-noise amplification operation based on a specified amplification gain on a signal input from the receiving switch (1314), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transceiver through a specified receiving pin (e.g., LB#1 Rx2). In one embodiment, the receiving switch (1314) can transmit a signal input from the third duplexer (1306c) to the third LNA (1316c). The third LNA (1316c) can perform a low-noise amplification operation based on a specified amplification gain on a signal input from the receiving switch (1314), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transceiver through a specified receiving pin (e.g., LB#1 Rx3).

[0197] Referring to FIG. 13b, the MHB module #1 (1320) (e.g., the MHB module #1 (1108), or the MHB module #1 (1208)) may include at least one PA (1322) (e.g., the first MB PA (1108a), the first HB PA (1108c), the first MB PA (1208a), or the first HB PA (1208c)), a transmit switch (Tx_SW) (1324), a first duplexer (1326a), a second duplexer (1326b), a third duplexer (1326c), an antenna switch (Ant_SW) (1330), a receive switch (Rx_SW) (1334), a first LNA (1336a), a second LNA (1336b), and / or a third LNA (1336c).

[0198] In one embodiment, in a transmit mode of a first RAT (e.g., 2G) or a second RAT (e.g., LTE and / or NR communication technology), the MHB module #1 (1320) can receive an RF signal (e.g., a transmit signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., MB or HB) generated using the first RAT or the second RAT from a transceiver (e.g., the transceiver (420)). The transmit signal can be input to the PA (1322) via a designated transmit pin (e.g., MHB#1 Tx1). The switch (1328) can select one of two power sources (e.g., ET_2 and APT_1) provided from the power supply module (1002) (e.g., power supply #1 (1102), power supply #2 (1104), or power supply module (1202)) and supply the selected one to the PA (1322). In one embodiment, the switch (1328) may select APT_1 in a communication mode using a first RAT and select ET_2 in a communication mode using a second RAT under the control of a processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)), but the control operation of the switch (1328) is not limited thereto and may be performed in various ways depending on the communication mode (e.g., SA or EN-DC) and frequency band performed by the electronic device (101).

[0199] The PA (1322) may be an integrated PA configured to amplify both RF signals of a designated MHB of a first RAT and a designated MHB of a second RAT. The PA (1322) may amplify the transmission signal based on a designated amplification gain based on power (e.g., ET_2 or APT_1) provided through the switch (1328), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transmission switch (1324).

[0200] For example, the transmission switch (1324) can perform a switching operation so that a signal transmitted from the PA (1322) is input to a corresponding duplexer (e.g., one of the duplexers (1326a, 1326b, and 1326c)). In one embodiment, when the MHB module #1 (1320) can support a total of three bands of a first band, a second band, and a third band, the transmission switch (1324) can transmit a signal corresponding to the first band to the first duplexer (1326a), a signal corresponding to the second band to the second duplexer (1326b), and a signal corresponding to the third band to the third duplexer (1326c). In the transmit mode, any one of the first duplexer (1326a), the second duplexer (1326b), or the third duplexer (1326c) can transmit a signal input from the transmit switch (1324) to the antenna switch (1330). The first duplexer (1326a), the second duplexer (1326b), and the third duplexer (1326c) can be configured to perform bandpass filtering (BPF) on the received signals based on the corresponding bands (e.g., the first band, the second band, and the third band).

[0201] In one embodiment, the antenna switch (1330) may transmit any one signal selected from among a signal input from the first duplexer (1326a), a signal input from the second duplexer (1326b), or a signal input from the third duplexer (1326c) to the second antenna (ANT#2) (1332), so that the selected signal may be wirelessly transmitted by the second antenna (ANT#2) (1332). In one embodiment, a coupler (CPL) may be connected to the front end of the second antenna (ANT#2) (1332), if necessary.

[0202] In one embodiment, a signal (e.g., a reception signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., MB or HB) received through a second antenna (1332) may be input to an antenna switch (1330), and the antenna switch (1330) may perform a switching operation so that the reception signal received through the second antenna (1332) is transmitted to any one of the first duplexer (1326a), the second duplexer (1326b), or the third duplexer (1326c). For example, in a reception mode, any one of the first duplexer (1326a), the second duplexer (1326b), or the third duplexer (1326c) may filter the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (1330) according to the corresponding band and then transmit the filtered signal to the reception switch (1334).

[0203] In one embodiment, the receiving switch (1334) can transmit a signal input from the first duplexer (1326a) to the first LNA (1336a). The first LNA (1336a) can perform a low-noise amplification operation based on a specified amplification gain on the signal input from the receiving switch (1334), and then transmit the amplified signal to a transceiver (e.g., the transceiver (420)) through a specified receiving pin (e.g., MHB#1 Rx1). In one embodiment, the receiving switch (1334) can transmit a signal input from the second duplexer (1326b) to the second LNA (1336b). The second LNA (1336b) can perform a low-noise amplification operation based on a specified amplification gain on a signal input from the receiving switch (1334), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transceiver through a specified receiving pin (e.g., MHB#1 Rx2). In one embodiment, the receiving switch (1334) can transmit a signal input from the third duplexer (1326c) to the third LNA (1336c). The third LNA (1336c) can perform a low-noise amplification operation based on a specified amplification gain on a signal input from the receiving switch (1334), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transceiver through a specified receiving pin (e.g., MHB#1 Rx3).

[0204] FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating exemplary operations for generating a switching control signal for selecting a power source for a power amplifier according to various embodiments. At least one of the operations described below may be executed by a processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)) of the electronic device (101). The operations described below are merely examples of generating switching control signals for controlling a switch (e.g., first switch (1014), second switch (1024), switch (1106b), switch (1108b), switch (1206b), and / or switch (1208b)) by the processor, and embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0205] Referring to FIG. 14, at operation 1410, a processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)) may generate a first switching control signal to control a first switch (1014) (e.g., switch (1106b) or switch (1206b)) to provide APT_2 to a first PA (1012) (e.g., first LB PA (1106a) or first LB PA (1206a)) in a first communication mode using a first RAT (e.g., 2G communication technology), and / or generate a second switching control signal to control a second switch (1024) (e.g., switch (1108b) or switch (1208b)) to provide APT_1 to a second PA (1022) (e.g., first MB PA (1108a) or first MB PA (1208a)).

[0206] In operation 1420, the processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)) generates a first switching control signal to control the first switch (1014) (e.g., switch (1106b) or switch (1206b)) to provide ET_1 to the first PA (1012) (e.g., first LB PA (1106a) or first LB PA (1206a)) in a second communication mode (e.g., LTE SA, NR SA or EN-DC) using a second RAT (e.g., LTE or NR communication technology), and / or generates a second switching control signal to control the second switch (1024) (e.g., switch (1108b) or switch (1208b)) to provide ET_2 to the second PA (1022) (e.g., first MB PA (1108a) or first MB PA (1208a)). It can happen.

[0207] FIG. 15 is a drawing for explaining an exemplary power supply structure including a 3 way switch according to various embodiments.

[0208] Referring to FIG. 15, in one embodiment, power supply #1 (1502) may correspond to the first ET modulator (1004) of FIG. 10 and power supply #2 (1504) may correspond to the second ET modulator (1006) of FIG. 10. RFFE (1500) (e.g., RFFE (1000)) may include one or more PA modules (e.g., at least one of LB module #1 (1506), MHB module #1 (1508), LB module #2 (1512), MHB module #2 (1514), or at least one UHB module (1516)).

[0209] In one embodiment, the LB module #1 (1506) and / or the LB module #2 (1512) may be configured to amplify RF signals of a designated LB (e.g., less than about 1 GHz) among the RF bands of the first RAT (e.g., 2G communication technology) and / or the RF bands of the second RAT (e.g., 4G / LTE communication technology and / or 5G / NR communication technology). In one embodiment, the MHB module #1 (1508) and / or the MHB module #2 (1514) may be configured to amplify RF signals of a designated MB (e.g., about 1.4 GHz to 2.3 GHz) and a designated HB (e.g., about 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz) among the RF bands of the first RAT and / or the RF bands of the second RAT. In one embodiment, at least one of the LB module #1 (1506) and the MHB module #1 (1508) includes an L-PAMiD and can handle the main path of 2G, 3G, LTE, NR SA, and NR DC. In one embodiment, the LB module #1 (1506) can be formed identically or at least similarly to the LB module #1 (1600) of FIG. 16. In one embodiment, the MHB module #1 (1508) can be formed identically or at least similarly to the MHB module #1 (1320) of FIG. 13b.

[0210] In one embodiment, at least one UHB module (1516) may include at least one PA (e.g., UHB PA (1516a)) configured to amplify RF signals in a designated UHB (e.g., n77 band and / or n78 band) RF band of the 5G communication technology.

[0211] In one embodiment, each of power supply #1 (1502) and power supply #2 (1504) may include an ET modulator (800) of FIG. 8. Power supply #1 (1502) may be configured to output either a first ET power source (ET_1) or a first APT power source (APT_1) via an ET port, or to output the first APT power source (APT_1) via an APT port. Power supply #2 (1504) may be configured to output either a second ET power source (ET_2) or a second APT power source (APT_1) via an ET port, or to output the second APT power source (APT_2) via an APT port. In one embodiment, power supply #1 (1502) and power supply #2 (1504) may be replaced with a single power supply module (e.g., power supply module (1202)).

[0212] In one embodiment, the LB module #1 (1506) may include a first LB PA (1506a) (e.g., an integrated PA or a PA for 2G / LTE / NR LB) (e.g., the first PA (1012)) configured to amplify RF signals (e.g., a first transmit signal) corresponding to the LB of the first RAT and the LB of the second RAT, and a switch (1506b) (e.g., the first switch (1014)) for selecting power provided to the first LB PA (1506a). In one embodiment, the switch (1506b) may include a single pole three through (SP3T) switch. The switch (1506b) may select any one of ET_1 from power supply #1 (1502), ET_2 from power supply #2 (1504), and APT_2 from power supply #2 (1504) and provide it to the first LB PA (1506a) under the control of a processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)). In one embodiment, the first LB PA (1506a) may operate based on the power (e.g., ET_1, ET_2, or APT_2) provided via the switch (1506b). A decoupling capacitor (decap) (1504a) (e.g., a capacitor of about 4.7㎌) for removing noise may be connected to the output port of the power supply #2 (1504) supplying APT_2, and a decoupling capacitor (1506c) (e.g., a capacitor of about 1㎌ or more) for removing noise may also be connected to the input port of the LB module #1 (1506) receiving APT_2.

[0213] In one embodiment, the MHB module #1 (1508) may include a first MB PA (1508a) (e.g., an integrated PA or a PA for 2G / LTE / NR MB) configured to amplify RF signals (e.g., a second transmit signal) corresponding to the MB of the first RAT and the MB of the second RAT, a first HB PA (1508c) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR HB) configured to amplify RF signals (e.g., a third transmit signal) corresponding to the HB of the second RAT, and a switch (1508b) (e.g., a second switch (1024)) for selecting power provided to the first MB PA (1508a). The switch (1508b) can select either ET_2 from power supply #2 (1504) or APT_1 from power supply #1 (1502) under the control of a processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)) and provide the selected either to the first MB PA (1508a). The first MB PA (1508a) can operate based on the power (e.g., ET_2 or APT_1) provided through the switch (1508b). A decoupling capacitor (decap) (1502a) (e.g., a capacitor of about 4.7 μF) for removing noise may be connected to the output port of the power supply #1 (1502) supplying APT_1, and a decoupling capacitor (1508d) (e.g., a capacitor of about 1 μF or more) may also be connected to the input port of the MHB module #1 (1508) receiving APT_1. For example, the first HB PA (1508c) may operate based on ET_2 from the power supply #2 (1502).

[0214] In one embodiment, the LB module #2 (1512) may include a second LB PA (1512a) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR LB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to the LB of the second RAT (e.g., the fourth transmit signal). The second LB PA (1512a) may operate based on ET_1 from the power supply #1 (1502). In one embodiment, the MHB module #2 (1514) may include a second MB PA (1514a) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR MB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to the MB of the second RAT (e.g., the fifth transmit signal), and a second HB PA (1514b) (e.g., a PA for LTE / NR HB) configured to amplify RF signals corresponding to the HB of the second RAT (e.g., the sixth transmit signal). The second MB PA (1514a) and the second HB PA (1514b) can operate based on ET_1 from power supply #1 (1502).

[0215] In one embodiment, at least one UHB module (1516) may include a UHB PA (1516a) configured to amplify RF signals (e.g., a seventh transmission signal) in a designated UHB (e.g., n77 band and / or n78 band) RF band of the 5G communication technology. The UHB PA (1516a) may operate based on ET_1 from the power supply #1 (1502).

[0216] In one embodiment, the LB module #2 (1512) may be formed identically or at least similarly to the LB module #2 (940) of FIG. 9c. In one embodiment, the MHB module #2 (1514) may be formed identically or at least similarly to the MHB module #2 (960) of FIG. 9d. In one embodiment, the UHB module #2 (1516) may be formed identically or at least similarly to the UHB module (980) of FIG. 9e.

[0217] The power supply structure of FIG. 15, compared to the power supply structure of FIG. 11 or FIG. 12, allows the first LB PA (1506a) to selectively use either of the two ET power supplies in the communication mode of SA or EN-DC via a three-path switch (1506b). In one embodiment, the processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)) controls the switch (1506b) to supply ET_2 to the first LB PA (1506a) of the LB module #1 (1506) in the communication mode of EN-DC, thereby enabling dual connection of the EN-DC via both the LB module #1 (1506) using ET_2 and the LB module #2 (1512) using ET_1.

[0218] FIG. 16 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary structure of a PA module using a three-path switch according to various embodiments.

[0219] Referring to FIG. 16, the LB module #1 (1600) (e.g., the LB module #1 (1506)) may include a PA (1602) (e.g., the first LB PA (1506a)), a transmit switch (Tx_SW) (1604), a first duplexer (1606a), a second duplexer (1606b), a third duplexer (1606c), an antenna switch (Ant_SW) (1610), a receive switch (Rx_SW) (1614), a first LNA (1616a), a second LNA (1616b), a third LNA (1616c), and / or a switch (1608) (e.g., the switch (1506b)).

[0220] In one embodiment, in a transmit mode of a first RAT (e.g., a 2G communication technology) or a second RAT (e.g., an LTE and / or NR communication technology), the LB module #1 (1600) can receive an RF signal (e.g., a transmit signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., an LB) generated using the second RAT from a transceiver (e.g., a transceiver (420)). The transmit signal can be input to the PA (1602) via a designated transmit pin (e.g., LB#1 Tx1). The switch (1608) can select one of three power sources (e.g., ET_1, ET_2, and APT_2) provided from the power supply module (1002) (e.g., power supply #1 (1502), power supply #2 (1504), or power supply module (1202)) and supply the selected power source to the PA (1602). In one embodiment, the switch (1608) may, under the control of a processor (e.g., CP (410) or processor (120)), select APT_2 in a communication mode using a first RAT, and select ET_1 or ET_2 in a communication mode using a second RAT; however, the control operation of the switch (1608) is not limited thereto and may be performed in various ways depending on the communication mode (e.g., SA or EN-DC) and frequency band performed by the electronic device (101).

[0221] The PA (1602) may be an integrated PA configured to amplify both RF signals of a designated LB of a first RAT and a designated LB of a second RAT. The PA (1602) may amplify the transmission signal based on a designated amplification gain based on power (e.g., ET_1, ET_2, or APT_2) provided through the switch (1608), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transmission switch (1604).

[0222] The transmission switch (1604) can perform a switching operation so that a signal transmitted from the PA (1602) is input to a corresponding duplexer (e.g., one of the duplexers (1606a, 1606b, and 1606c)). In one embodiment, when the LB module #1 (1600) can support a total of three bands of a first band, a second band, and a third band, the transmission switch (1604) can transmit a signal corresponding to the first band to the first duplexer (1606a), a signal corresponding to the second band to the second duplexer (1606b), and a signal corresponding to the third band to the third duplexer (1606c). The first duplexer (1606a), the second duplexer (1606b), and the third duplexer (1606c) may be configured to perform bandpass filtering (BPF) on the received signals based on the corresponding bands (e.g., the first band, the second band, and the third band).

[0223] For example, a signal transmitted from a transmission switch (1604) can be input to a first duplexer (1606a), and in transmission mode, the first duplexer (1606a) can filter the signal input from the transmission switch (1604) and then transmit it to an antenna switch (1610). For example, a signal transmitted from a transmission switch (1604) can be input to a second duplexer (1606b), and in transmission mode, the second duplexer (1606b) can filter the signal input from the transmission switch (1604) and then transmit it to an antenna switch (1610). For example, a signal transmitted from a transmission switch (1604) can be input to a third duplexer (1606c), and in transmission mode, the third duplexer (1606c) can filter the signal input from the transmission switch (1604) and then transmit it to an antenna switch (1610).

[0224] In one embodiment, the antenna switch (1610) may transmit a signal selected from among a signal input from a first duplexer (1606a), a signal input from a second duplexer (1606b), or a signal input from a third duplexer (1606c) to a first antenna (ANT#1) (1612), so that the selected signal may be wirelessly transmitted by the first antenna (ANT#1) (1612). In one embodiment, a coupler (CPL) may be connected to the front end of the first antenna (ANT#1) (1612), if necessary.

[0225] In one embodiment, a signal (e.g., a reception signal) of a designated frequency band (e.g., LB) received through a first antenna (1612) may be input to an antenna switch (1610), and the antenna switch (1610) may perform a switching operation so that the reception signal received through the first antenna (1612) is transmitted to any one of a first duplexer (1606a), a second duplexer (1606b), or a third duplexer (1606c).

[0226] For example, the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (1610) may be input to the first duplexer (1606a), and in the reception mode of the first RAT or the second RAT, the first duplexer (1606a) may filter the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (1610) and then transmit it to the reception switch (1614). For example, the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (1610) may be input to the second duplexer (1606b), and in the reception mode of the first RAT or the second RAT, the second duplexer (1606b) may filter the signal input from the antenna switch (1610) and then transmit it to the reception switch (1614). For example, the reception signal transmitted from the antenna switch (1610) can be input to the third duplexer (1606c), and in the reception mode, the third duplexer (1606c) can filter the signal input from the antenna switch (1610) and then transmit it to the reception switch (1614).

[0227] In one embodiment, the receiving switch (1614) can pass a signal input from the first duplexer (1606a) to the first LNA (1616a). The first LNA (1616a) can perform a low-noise amplification operation based on a specified amplification gain on the signal input from the receiving switch (1614), and then pass the amplified signal to a transceiver (e.g., transceiver (420)) through a specified receiving pin (e.g., LB#1 Rx1). In one embodiment, the receiving switch (1614) can pass a signal input from the second duplexer (1606b) to the second LNA (1616b). The second LNA (1616b) can perform a low-noise amplification operation based on a specified amplification gain on a signal input from the receiving switch (1614), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transceiver through a specified receiving pin (e.g., LB#1 Rx2). In one embodiment, the receiving switch (1614) can transmit a signal input from the third duplexer (1606c) to the third LNA (1616c). The third LNA (1616c) can perform a low-noise amplification operation based on a specified amplification gain on a signal input from the receiving switch (1614), and then transmit the amplified signal to the transceiver through a specified receiving pin (e.g., LB#1 Rx3).

[0228] Embodiments of the present disclosure can utilize at least one switch (e.g., switch (1014) and / or switch (1024)) to reduce the required number of ET modulators (e.g., first ET modulator (1004) and second ET modulator (1006)) and enable the use of an integrated PA (e.g., PA (1012) and PA (1022)) that supports both ET power and APT power. Embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce the mounting area and reduce material costs while providing the effect of improving PA efficiency using ET power.

[0229] A wireless communication circuitry (192) for use in an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment comprises a power amplifier (PA) (1012, 1022; 1106a, 1108a; 1206a, 1208a) configured to amplify radio frequency (RF) signals of a first frequency band of a first radio access technology (RAT) in a first communication mode and amplify RF signals of a second frequency band of a second RAT in a second communication mode, a first input node connectable to receive an envelope tracking (ET) power supply signal, a second input terminal connectable to receive an APT power supply signal, and an output terminal connected to the PA, and a switch (1014, 1016; 1106b, 1106b) configured to switchably connect one of the first input terminal and the second input terminal to the output terminal in response to a switching control signal. 1108b; 1206b, 1208b) may be included.

[0230] In one embodiment, in the first communication mode, the wireless communication circuit may be configured to input the switching control signal corresponding to the first switching signal to the switch to select the ET power supply signal to be provided to the PA. In one embodiment, in the second communication mode, the switching control signal corresponding to the second switching signal may be input to the switch to select the APT power supply signal to be provided to the PA.

[0231] In one embodiment, the first frequency band may include a first RF band for RF amplification associated with the APT power supply signal. In one embodiment, the second frequency band may include a second RF band for RF amplification associated with the ET power supply signal.

[0232] In one embodiment, the first RAT may include at least one of a 2nd generation (2G) communication technology or a satellite communication technology. In one embodiment, the second RAT may include at least one of a 4th generation (4G) communication technology, a long term evolution (LTE) communication technology, a 5th generation (5G) communication technology, or a new radio (NR) communication technology.

[0233] In one embodiment, the ET power supply signal and the APT power supply signal may be generated by different power supply modules, respectively.

[0234] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a first power supply (1004; 1102; 1202; 1502) configured to generate a first power by an envelope tracking (ET) power supply method and a second power by an APT power supply method, a second power supply (1006; 1104; 1202; 1504) configured to generate a third power by the ET power supply method and a fourth power by the APT power supply method, a first power amplifier (PA) (1012; 1106a; 1206a; 1506a) configured to amplify RF signals within a first frequency band of a first radio access technology (RAT) and a second frequency band of a second RAT, a first input terminal connectable to receive the first power, a second input terminal connectable to receive the fourth power, and a first output connected to the first PA. A first switch (1014; 1106b; 1206b; 1506b) including a terminal may be included, and the first switch may be configured to switchably connect one of the first input terminal and the second input terminal to the first output terminal in response to a first switching control signal for selecting one of the first power and the fourth power based on a communication mode of the electronic device and providing the selected power to the first PA through the first output terminal.

[0235] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a second power amplifier (PA) (1022; 1108a; 1208a; 1508a) configured to amplify RF signals within a third frequency band of the first RAT and a fourth frequency band of the second RAT, and a second switch (1016; 1108b; 1208b; 1508b) having a third input terminal connectable to receive the third power, a fourth input terminal connectable to receive the second power, and a second output terminal connectable to the second PA, wherein the second switch may be configured to switchably connect one of the third input terminal and the fourth input terminal to the second output terminal in response to a second switching control signal for selecting one of the third power and the second power based on the communication mode of the electronic device and providing the selected power to the second PA via the second output terminal.

[0236] In one embodiment, the first power supply may include a first ET modulator (800), and the first ET modulator may include an ET port (810) for outputting one of the first power or the second power and an APT port (812) for outputting the second power. In one embodiment, the second power supply may include a second ET modulator (800), and the second ET modulator may include an ET port (810) for outputting one of the third power or the fourth power and an APT port (812) for outputting the fourth power.

[0237] In one embodiment, the first RAT may include at least one of a 2G communication technology or a satellite communication technology. In one embodiment, the second RAT may include at least one of a 4G communication technology, an LTE communication technology, a 5G communication technology, or a NR communication technology.

[0238] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a memory (130) for storing instructions, at least one processor (410) including a processing circuit functionally connected to the memory and individually and / or collectively configured to cause the electronic device to provide the first switching control signal and the second switching control signal based on the communication mode of the electronic device, and a transceiver (420) configured to generate at least one RF transmission signal using the first RAT or the second RAT based on the communication mode and to output the at least one RF transmission signal to at least one of the first PA or the second PA. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to control the first switch to connect the fourth power to the first power amplifier based on the electronic device operating in a first communication mode using a 2G communication technology, or to control the second switch to connect the second power to the second power amplifier, and to control the first switch to connect the first power to the first power amplifier based on the electronic device operating in a Standalone (SA) communication mode or an Evolved Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) NR Dual Connectivity (EN-DC) communication mode using an NR communication technology, and / or to control the second switch to connect the third power to the second power amplifier.

[0239] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first decoupling capacitor (1106c, 1206c) configured for noise removal of the fourth power and connected to the second input terminal of the first switch, having a capacitance of 1 μF or more, and a second decoupling capacitor (1108d, 1208d) configured for noise removal of the second power and connected to the fourth input terminal of the second switch, having a capacitance of 1 μF or more.

[0240] In one embodiment, at least one of the first frequency band of the first RAT or the second frequency band of the second RAT may include a frequency band below 1 GHz. In one embodiment, at least one of the third frequency band of the first RAT or the fourth frequency band of the second RAT may include a frequency band of 1 GHz to 2.3 GHz and a frequency band of 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz.

[0241] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a first envelope tracking modulator (1004; 1102; 1202; 1502) configured to selectively supply a first envelope tracking (ET) power through a first power line (1004a) or a first average power tracking (APT) power through a second power line (1004b), a second envelope tracking modulator (1006; 1104; 1204; 1504) configured to selectively supply a second ET power through a third power line (1006a) or a second APT power through a fourth power line (1006b), and a first amplifier (1012; 1106a; 1204; 1504) configured to amplify a first transmission signal selected from among a first signal corresponding to a first wireless communication method, a second signal corresponding to a second wireless communication method, and a third signal corresponding to a third wireless communication method. The second amplifier (1022; 1108a; 1208a; 1508a) may be configured to amplify a second transmission signal selected from among a fourth signal corresponding to the first wireless communication method, a fifth signal corresponding to the second wireless communication method, and a sixth signal corresponding to the third wireless communication method. The fourth signal may correspond to a higher frequency band than the first signal, the fifth signal may correspond to a higher frequency band than the second signal, and the sixth signal may correspond to a higher frequency band than the third signal. The electronic device may include a first switch (1014; 1106b; 1206b; 1506b) configured to connect the first amplifier to the first envelope tracking modulator or the second envelope tracking modulator, and a second switch (1016; 1108b; 1208b; 1508b) configured to connect the second amplifier to the first envelope tracking modulator or the second envelope tracking modulator.

[0242] In one embodiment, the first input terminal, the second input terminal, and the first output terminal of the first switch may be connected to the first power line, the fourth power line, and the power supply input terminal (1012a) of the first amplifier, respectively. In one embodiment, the third input terminal, the fourth input terminal, and the second output terminal of the second switch may be connected to the third power line, the second power line, and the power supply input terminal (1022a) of the second amplifier, respectively.

[0243] In one embodiment, the first switch (1506b) further includes a fifth input terminal, and the fifth input terminal can be connected to the third power line.

[0244] In one embodiment, the first input terminal, the second input terminal, and the first output terminal of the first switch may be connected to the first power line, the second power line, and the power supply input terminal (1012a) of the first amplifier, respectively. In one embodiment, the third input terminal, the fourth input terminal, and the second output terminal of the second switch may be connected to the third power line, the fourth power line, and the power supply input terminal (1022a) of the second amplifier, respectively.

[0245] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a third amplifier (1026; 1108c; 1208c; 1508c) connected to the third power line, the third amplifier being configured to amplify a third transmission signal selected from among a seventh signal corresponding to the second wireless communication method and an eighth signal corresponding to the third wireless communication method. The seventh signal may correspond to a higher frequency band than the fifth signal, and the eighth signal may correspond to a higher frequency band than the sixth signal.

[0246] In one embodiment, the second amplifier and the third amplifier may be configured to be connected in parallel with each other with respect to the third power line.

[0247] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a fourth amplifier (1112a, 1114a, 1114b, 1116a; 1212a, 1214a, 1214b, 1216a; 1512a, 1514a, 1514b, 1516a) connected to the first power line and configured to amplify a fourth transmission signal selected from among a ninth signal corresponding to the second wireless communication method and a tenth signal corresponding to the third wireless communication method.

[0248] In one embodiment, the ninth signal may correspond to the same frequency band as the second signal, and the tenth signal may correspond to the same frequency band as the third signal.

[0249] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a fifth amplifier (1114a; 1214a; 1514a) connected to the first power line and configured to amplify a fifth transmission signal selected from an eleventh signal corresponding to the second wireless communication method and a twelfth signal corresponding to the third wireless communication method, and a sixth amplifier (1114b; 1214b; 1514b) connected to the first power line and configured to amplify a sixth transmission signal selected from a thirteenth signal corresponding to the second cellular communication method and a fourteenth signal corresponding to the third cellular communication method.

[0250] In one embodiment, the 13th signal may correspond to a higher frequency band than the 11th signal, and the 14th signal may correspond to a higher frequency band than the 12th signal.

[0251] In one embodiment, the fifth amplifier and the sixth amplifier may be configured to be connected in parallel with each other with respect to the first power line.

[0252] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a seventh amplifier (1116a; 1216a; 1516a) connected to the first power line and configured to amplify a seventh transmission signal, which is a fifteenth signal corresponding to the third wireless communication method.

[0253] Electronic devices according to the 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, and the like. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0254] 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.

[0255] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0256] 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., a memory (390), 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 (310 or a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (202 or 204) or 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, a 'non-transitory' storage medium is a tangible device, may 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.

[0257] 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.

[0258] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0259] 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 will further appreciate that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the true spirit and scope of the present disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents. Furthermore, it should be understood that any of the embodiment(s) described herein can be used in conjunction with any other embodiment(s) described herein.

Claims

1. In a wireless communication circuitry (192) configured to be used in an electronic device (101), A power amplifier (PA) (1012, 1022; 1106a, 1108a; 1206a, 1208a) configured to amplify radio frequency (RF) signals of a first frequency band of a first radio access technology (RAT) in a first communication mode and to amplify RF signals of a second frequency band of a second RAT in a second communication mode; and A wireless communication circuit comprising a first input node connectable to receive an envelope tracking (ET) power supply signal, a second input node connectable to receive an average power tracking (APT) power supply signal, and an output terminal connected to the PA, and a switch (1014, 1016; 1106b, 1108b; 1206b, 1208b) configured to switchably connect one of the first input node and the second input node to the output node in response to a switching control signal.

2. In the first paragraph, in the first communication mode, the wireless communication circuit is configured to input the switching control signal corresponding to the first switching signal to the switch to select the ET power supply signal to be provided to the PA, A wireless communication circuit configured to input the switching control signal corresponding to the second switching signal to the switch in the second communication mode to select the APT power supply signal to be provided to the PA.

3. In the first or second paragraph, the first frequency band includes a first RF band for RF amplification related to the APT power supply signal, A wireless communication circuit wherein the second frequency band includes a second RF band for RF amplification related to the ET power supply signal.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, the first RAT includes at least one of 2G (2nd generation) communication technology or satellite communication technology, The second RAT is a wireless communication circuit including at least one of 4G (4th generation) communication technology, LTE (long term evolution) communication technology, 5G (5th generation) communication technology, or NR (new radio) communication technology.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, A wireless communication circuit configured such that the ET power supply signal and the APT power supply signal are each generated by different power supply modules.

6. In the electronic device (101), A first power supply (1004; 1102; 1202; 1502) configured to generate a first power by an envelope tracking (ET) power supply method and a second power by an average power tracking (APT) power supply method; A second power supply (1006; 1104; 1202; 1504) configured to generate a third power by the above ET power supply method and a fourth power by the above APT power supply method; A first power amplifier (PA) (1012; 1106a; 1206a; 1506a) configured to amplify RF signals within a first frequency band of a first radio access technology (RAT) and a second frequency band of a second RAT; and A first switch (1014; 1106b; 1206b; 1506b) comprising a first input terminal connectable to receive the first power, a second input terminal connectable to receive the fourth power, and a first output terminal connected to the first PA, An electronic device wherein the first switch is configured to switchably connect one of the first input terminal and the second input terminal to the first output terminal in response to a first switching control signal for selecting one of the first power and the fourth power based on a communication mode of the electronic device and providing the selected power to the first PA through the first output terminal.

7. In paragraph 6, A second power amplifier (PA) (1022; 1108a; 1208a; 1508a) configured to amplify RF signals within the third frequency band of the first RAT and the fourth frequency band of the second RAT; and A second switch (1016; 1108b; 1208b; 1508b) comprising a third input terminal connectable to receive the third power, a fourth input terminal connectable to receive the second power, and a second output terminal connected to the second PA, An electronic device wherein the second switch is configured to switchably connect one of the third input terminal and the fourth input terminal to the second output terminal in response to a second switching control signal for selecting one of the third power and the second power based on the communication mode of the electronic device and providing the selected power to the second PA through the second output terminal.

8. In the 7th paragraph, the first power supply includes a first ET modulator (800), and the first ET modulator includes an ET port (810) for outputting one of the first power or the second power and an APT port (812) for outputting the second power. An electronic device in which the second power supply comprises a second ET modulator (800), the second ET modulator comprising an ET port (810) for outputting one of the third power or the fourth power and an APT port (812) for outputting the fourth power.

9. In the 7th or 8th paragraph, the first RAT includes at least one of 2G communication technology or satellite communication technology, The second RAT is an electronic device including at least one of 4G communication technology, LTE communication technology, 5G communication technology, or NR communication technology.

10. In paragraph 9, Memory (130) for storing commands; At least one processor (410) including a processing circuit functionally connected to the memory and individually and / or collectively configured to cause the electronic device to provide the first switching control signal and the second switching control signal based on the communication mode of the electronic device; and A transceiver (420) configured to generate at least one RF transmission signal using the first RAT or the second RAT based on the communication mode, and output the at least one RF transmission signal to at least one of the first PA or the second PA, The above instructions, when individually and / or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Controlling the first switch to connect the fourth power to the first power amplifier or controlling the second switch to connect the second power to the second power amplifier based on the electronic device operating in the first communication mode using the 2G communication technology; An electronic device that controls the first switch to connect the first power to the first power amplifier, and / or controls the second switch to connect the third power to the second power amplifier, based on whether the electronic device operates in a Standalone (SA) communication mode or an Evolved Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) NR Dual Connectivity (EN-DC) communication mode using the NR communication technology.

11. In any one of paragraphs 7 to 9, A first decoupling capacitor (1106c, 1206c) configured to remove noise of the fourth power and connected to the second input terminal of the first switch, and having a capacity of 1㎌ or more; and An electronic device comprising a second decoupling capacitor (1108d, 1208d) configured to remove noise of the second power and connected to the fourth input terminal of the second switch, and having a capacity of 1 μF or more.

12. In any one of paragraphs 6 to 11, At least one of the first frequency band of the first RAT or the second frequency band of the second RAT includes a frequency band less than 1 GHz, An electronic device wherein at least one of the third frequency band of the first RAT or the fourth frequency band of the second RAT comprises a frequency band of 1 GHz to 2.3 GHz and a frequency band of 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz.

13. In the electronic device (101), A first envelope tracking modulator (1004; 1102; 1202; 1502) configured to selectively supply a first envelope tracking (ET) power via a first power line (1004a) or a first average power tracking (APT) power via a second power line (1004b); A second envelope tracking modulator (1006; 1104; 1204; 1504) configured to selectively supply a second ET power supply via a third power line (1006a) or a second APT power supply via a fourth power line (1006b); A first amplifier (1012; 1106a; 1206a; 1506a) configured to amplify a first transmission signal selected from among a first signal corresponding to a first wireless communication method, a second signal corresponding to a second wireless communication method, and a third signal corresponding to a third wireless communication method; A second amplifier (1022; 1108a; 1208a; 1508a) configured to amplify a second transmission signal selected from among a fourth signal corresponding to the first wireless communication method, a fifth signal corresponding to the second wireless communication method, and a sixth signal corresponding to the third wireless communication method, wherein the fourth signal corresponds to a higher frequency band than the first signal, the fifth signal corresponds to a higher frequency band than the second signal, and the sixth signal corresponds to a higher frequency band than the third signal; a first switch (1014; 1106b; 1206b; 1506b) configured to connect the first amplifier to the first envelope tracking modulator or the second envelope tracking modulator; and An electronic device comprising a second switch (1016; 1108b; 1208b; 1508b) configured to connect the second amplifier to the first envelope tracking modulator or the second envelope tracking modulator.

14. In paragraph 13, The first input terminal, the second input terminal, and the first output terminal of the first switch are respectively (respectively) connected to the first power line, the fourth power line, and the power supply input terminal (1012a) of the first amplifier; and The third input terminal, the fourth input terminal, and the second output terminal of the second switch are connected to the third power line, the second power line, and the power supply input terminal (1022a) of the second amplifier, respectively. An electronic device wherein the first switch (1506b) further includes a fifth input terminal, the fifth input terminal being connected to the third power line.

15. In paragraph 13, The first input terminal, the second input terminal, and the first output terminal of the first switch are respectively (respectively) connected to the first power line, the second power line, and the power supply input terminal (1012a) of the first amplifier; and An electronic device in which the third input terminal, the fourth input terminal, and the second output terminal of the second switch are connected to the third power line, the fourth power line, and the power supply input terminal (1022a) of the second amplifier, respectively.

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