Electronic device comprising communication circuit, and method for controlling communication circuit

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: first antenna group-based communication circuits including a first communication circuit and a second communication circuit; second antenna group-based communication circuits including a third communication circuit and a fourth communication circuit; a first power circuit for supplying power to the first communication circuit and the second communication circuit; a second power circuit for supplying power to the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit; a memory for storing instructions; and at least one processor. The instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, instruct the electronic device to: cause a signal processed in the first communication circuit to be processed in the third communication circuit by means of a path switching operation; control the second power circuit to supply power to the third communication circuit in a first power mode; determine transmission of a signal through the fourth communication circuit; control the second power circuit to supply power to the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit in a second power mode on the basis of the determination; and transmit a transmission signal by using the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit, wherein the supplyable power of the second power mode may be greater than the supplyable power of the first power mode.

Description

Electronic device including communication circuit and method for controlling communication circuit

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a communication circuit and a method for controlling the communication circuit.

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

[0003] The electronic device may use multiple supply modulators to support EN-DC functions and / or pass switching functions.

[0004] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0005] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include first antenna group-based communication circuits including a first communication circuit and a second communication circuit.

[0006] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include second antenna group-based communication circuits including a third communication circuit and a fourth communication circuit.

[0007] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first power circuit that supplies power to the first communication circuit and the second communication circuit.

[0008] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second power circuit that supplies power to the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit.

[0009] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one processor.

[0010] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a memory.

[0011] The instructions according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, can cause the electronic device to process a signal processed by the first communication circuit in the third communication circuit by a pass switching operation.

[0012] The instructions according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to control the second power circuit to supply power to the third communication circuit in a first power mode.

[0013] The instructions according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to determine transmission of a signal through the fourth communication circuit.

[0014] The instructions according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to control the second power circuit to supply power to the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit in a second power mode based on the determination.

[0015] The instructions according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to transmit a transmission signal using the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the supplyable power of the second power mode may be greater than the supplyable power of the first power mode.

[0017] A method for controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operation of processing a signal processed by the first communication circuit in the third communication circuit by a pass switching operation.

[0018] A method for controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operation of controlling the second power circuit to supply power to the third communication circuit in a first power mode.

[0019] A method for controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operation of determining transmission of a signal through the fourth communication circuit.

[0020] A method for controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operation of controlling the second power circuit to supply power to the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit in a second power mode based on the determination.

[0021] A method for controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operation of transmitting a transmission signal using the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit.

[0022] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

[0023] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic device capable of performing the operations described within the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating communication circuits of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing communication circuits of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a circuit for supplying current to a power circuit in a first power mode according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 5b is a diagram showing a circuit for supplying current to a power circuit in a second power mode according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Conventional electronic devices have difficulty using EN-DC function and / or pass switching function simultaneously in certain situations due to limitations in the power structure of the supply modulator.

[0031] An electronic device including a communication circuit and a method for controlling the communication circuit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure are intended to simultaneously use an EN-DC function and / or a pass switching function without restriction by controlling a voltage supplied to the communication circuit.

[0032] An electronic device including a communication circuit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and a method for controlling the communication circuit can improve the communication performance of the electronic device by simultaneously using the EN-DC function and / or the pass switching function without restriction by controlling the voltage supplied to the communication circuit.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic device (100) capable of performing the operations described within the present disclosure.

[0034] Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may be one of various forms of electronic devices, such as a notebook (190), smartphones (191) having various form factors (e.g., a bar-type smartphone (191-1), a foldable-type smartphone (191-2), or a sliderable (or rollable) type smartphone (191-3)), a tablet (192), a cellular phone (not shown), and other similar computing devices (not shown). The components, their relationships, and their functions illustrated in FIG. 1 are exemplary only and do not limit the implementations described or claimed in the present disclosure. The electronic device (100) may be referred to as a mobile device, a user device, a multi-function device, a portable device, or a server.

[0035] The electronic device (100) may include components including at least one processor (110) (hereinafter referred to as processor (110)), at least one memory (120) (hereinafter referred to as memory (120)), at least one display (140) (hereinafter referred to as display (140)), at least one image sensor (150) (hereinafter referred to as image sensor (150)), at least one communication circuit (160) (hereinafter referred to as communication circuit (160)), and / or at least one sensor (170) (hereinafter referred to as sensor (170)). The above components are merely exemplary. For example, the electronic device (100) may include other components (e.g., power management integrated circuitry (PMIC), audio processing circuitry, an antenna, a rechargeable battery, or an input / output interface). For example, some components may be omitted from the electronic device (100). For example, some components may be integrated into one component.

[0036] The processor (110) may be implemented as one or more IC (integrated circuit (or circuitry)) chips and may perform various data processing. The processor (110) may include at least one electrical circuit and may individually or collectively perform distributed processing of instructions (or programs, data, etc.) stored in the memory (120). The processor (110) may include a processor assembly including one or more processing circuits. The processor (110) may include any processing circuit operative to control the performance and operations of one or more components (e.g., the memory (120), the display (140), the image sensor (150), the communication circuit (160), and / or the sensor (170)) of the electronic device (100). For example, the processor (110) (e.g., the application processor (AP)) may be implemented as a system on chip (SoC) (e.g., a single chip or a chipset). For example, the processor (110) may be implemented with multiple cores (or at least one core circuit), multiple chips, or multiple chipsets. For example, the processor (110) may include one or more processing circuits. For example, the processor (110) may include one or more processing circuits configured to individually and / or collectively perform various functions of the present disclosure. As a non-limiting example, at least a portion of the processor (110) may be included in a first chip of the electronic device (100), and at least another portion of the processor (110) may be included in a second chip of the electronic device (100) that is different from the first chip of the electronic device (100).

[0037] For example, the processor (110) may include a central processing unit (CPU) (111), a graphics processing unit (GPU) (112), a neural processing unit (NPU) (113), an image signal processor (ISP) (114), a display controller (115), a memory controller (116), a storage controller (117), a communication processor (CP) (118), and / or a sensor interface (119). These components of the processor (110) are merely exemplary. For example, the processor (110) may further include other components. For example, some components of the processor (110) may be omitted from the processor (110). For example, some components of the processor (110) may be included as separate components of the electronic device (100) outside the processor (110). For example, some components of the processor (110) (e.g., memory controller (116)) may be included within other components (e.g., at least a portion of memory (120), an interface (e.g., available for connection to at least one component of the electronic device (100)), a display (140) and / or an image sensor (150)).

[0038] The processor (110) may cause other components of the electronic device (100) to perform various operations by executing instructions stored in the memory (120). The CPU (111) (or central processing circuit) may be configured to control components of the processor (110) based on the execution of instructions stored in the memory (120) (e.g., volatile memory (121) and / or non-volatile memory (122)). The GPU (112) (or graphics processing circuit) may be configured to execute parallel operations (e.g., rendering). The NPU (113) (or neural processing circuit, or artificial intelligence (AI) chip) may be configured to execute operations for an artificial intelligence model (e.g., convolution computation). The ISP (114) (or image signal processing circuit) may be configured to process a raw image acquired through the image sensor (150) into a format suitable for a component within the electronic device (100) or a component of the processor (110). The display controller (115) (or display control circuit, or display processing unit (DPU)) may be configured to process an image acquired from the CPU (111), the GPU (112), the ISP (114), or the memory (120) (e.g., the volatile memory (121)) into a format suitable for the display (140). The memory controller (116) (or memory control circuit) may be configured to control reading data from the volatile memory (121) and writing data to the volatile memory (121). The storage controller (117) (or storage control circuit) may be configured to control reading data from the nonvolatile memory (122) and writing data to the nonvolatile memory (122).The CP (118) (communication processing circuit) may be configured to process data acquired from a component of the processor (110) into a format suitable for transmission to another electronic device via the communication circuit (160), or to process data acquired from another electronic device via the communication circuit (160) into a format suitable for processing by the component of the processor (110). For example, the communication circuit (160) may include one or more communication circuits. The sensor interface (119) (or sensing data processing circuit, sensor hub) may be configured to process data about the state of the electronic device (100) and / or the state of the surroundings of the electronic device (100), acquired via the sensor (170), into a format suitable for the component of the processor (110).

[0039] The memory (120) may include one or more storage media (or one or more storage devices). For example, the memory (120) may include a memory assembly including one or more storage media. For example, the one or more storage media may include permanent memory (e.g., non-volatile memory (122)) such as a hard drive, flash memory, read-only memory (ROM), semi-permanent memory (e.g., volatile memory (121)) such as random access memory (RAM), any other suitable type of storage (or storage assembly), or any combination thereof. The memory (120) may include cache memory, which is one or more different types of memory used to temporarily store data for a function or feature of the electronic device (100). As a non-limiting example, the cache memory may be included within the processor (110). The memory (120) may be fixedly embedded within the electronic device (100) or incorporated into one or more suitable types of components (e.g., a subscriber identity module (SIM) card and / or a secure digital (SD) card) that may be repeatedly inserted into and removed from the electronic device (100).

[0040] For example, the memory (120) may store one or more software applications, such as an operating system (or system) software application, a firmware software application, a driver software application, a plug-in (e.g., add-in, add-on, and / or applet) software application, and / or any other suitable software applications. For example, the one or more software applications may include instructions executable by the processor (110). For example, the memory (120) may store instructions callable by an application programming interface (API). For example, the memory (120) may store instructions within a library.

[0041] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include a processor (110), a memory (120), first antenna group-based communication circuitry (210), second antenna group-based communication circuitry (220), a transceiver (230), a first antenna group (241), and a second antenna group (242).

[0043] In one embodiment, the memory (120) may store instructions. The instructions stored in the memory (120), when executed by the processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to perform control operations of the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210), the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220), the transceiver (230), the first antenna group (241), and the second antenna group (242).

[0044] In one embodiment, the transceiver (230) can support establishment of a communication channel in a band to be used for wireless communication, and network communication through the established communication channel.

[0045] According to one embodiment, the transceiver (230) may be implemented within a single chip or single package.

[0046] In one embodiment, the transceiver (230) may be formed within a single chip or single package with the processor (110) or the communication module.

[0047] In one embodiment, when transmitting a communication signal from an electronic device (100), a transceiver (230) can convert a baseband signal generated by a modem into a radio frequency (RF) signal.

[0048] In one embodiment, when receiving a communication signal in the electronic device (100), the radio frequency (RF) signal may be preprocessed in the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) and / or the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220).

[0049] In one embodiment, the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) may include at least one Low Noise Amplifier Power Amplifier Module Integrated Duplexer (LPAMID) circuit and at least one APT circuit. The second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) may include at least one LPAMID circuit and at least one power circuit.

[0050] In one embodiment, the LPAMID circuit may include a circuit combining a front-end module, a power amplifier, and a low-noise amplifier. The front-end module may include a duplexer. The front-end module may manage a signal path that filters, matches, or switches transmitted and received signals. The power amplifier may amplify transmitted and received signals and transmit them to an antenna or a transceiver. The low-noise amplifier may amplify received signals and improve the signal-to-noise ratio.

[0051] In one embodiment, the power circuit may include an average power tracking (APT) circuit and / or an envelope tracking (ET) circuit. The power circuit is a circuit that controls the power efficiency of the power amplifier, and the power circuit may include a power detector, a voltage regulator, and a control circuit. The power circuit may control the current, voltage, and power supplied to the power amplifier included in the LPAMID circuit under the control of the processor (110).

[0052] In one embodiment, the transceiver (230) may convert a preprocessed radio frequency (RF) signal into a baseband signal in the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) and / or the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220).

[0053] In one embodiment, the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) and the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) may be implemented as at least part of a single chip or a single package.

[0054] In one embodiment, the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) and the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) can preprocess frequencies of a low band, a middle band, or a high band among the communication channels used by the electronic device (100).

[0055] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include a multi-transmit / receive system. For example, a system for EN-DC operation that simultaneously performs LTE and NR communications may be included. The first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) and the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) may integrate and manage operations related to signal transmission and reception in each wireless system.

[0056] In one embodiment, the first antenna group (241) may include at least one antenna.

[0057] In one embodiment, the second antenna group (242) may include at least one antenna.

[0058] In one embodiment, the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) may be electrically connected by sharing at least one antenna among the antennas included in the first antenna group (241).

[0059] In one embodiment, the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) may be electrically connected by sharing at least one antenna among the antennas included in the second antenna group (242).

[0060] In one embodiment, the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) may be electrically connected to the first antenna group (241). The first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) may transmit transmission signals through the first antenna group (241).

[0061] In one embodiment, the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) may be electrically connected to the second antenna group (242). The second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) may transmit transmission signals via the second antenna group (242).

[0062] In one embodiment, the first antenna group (241) may include a top antenna positioned at the top on the housing of the electronic device (100).

[0063] In one embodiment, the second antenna group (242) may include a bottom antenna positioned at the bottom on the housing of the electronic device (100).

[0064] However, this is not limited thereto, and the first antenna group (241) and the second antenna group (242) may be arranged at different locations on the housing of the electronic device (100).

[0065] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can transmit a transmission signal (TX) using the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) and the second antenna group (241).

[0066] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to determine whether a transmission signal is in a path switching situation. For example, a transmission signal path switching situation may include a case where transmission performance degradation of an antenna currently in use (e.g., a first antenna group (241) or a second antenna group (242)) has occurred.

[0067] In one embodiment, when it is determined that a pass switching situation of a transmission signal exists, instructions stored in the memory (120) may, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), cause the electronic device (100) to transmit a transmission signal using the second antenna group (242) from the first antenna group (241).

[0068] In one embodiment, when it is determined that a pass switching situation of a transmission signal exists, instructions stored in the memory (120) may, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), cause the electronic device (100) to transmit a transmission signal using the first antenna group (241) in the second antenna group (242).

[0069] In one embodiment, when it is determined that a pass switching situation of a transmission signal exists, instructions stored in the memory (120) may, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), cause the electronic device (100) to transmit a transmission signal from the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) to the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220).

[0070] In one embodiment, when it is determined that a pass switching situation of a transmission signal exists, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to transmit a transmission signal from the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) to the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210).

[0071] In one embodiment, when it is determined that a pass switching situation of a transmission signal exists, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to transmit a transmission signal using the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) instead of the transmission signal being transmitted using the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210).

[0072] In one embodiment, when it is determined that a pass switching situation of a transmission signal exists, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to transmit a transmission signal using the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) instead of the transmission signal being transmitted using the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220).

[0073] In one embodiment, after the pass switching of the transmission signal from the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) to the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220), instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to additionally determine whether to transmit the transmission signal using the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220).

[0074] In one embodiment, when transmitting a transmission signal using additional second antenna group-based communication circuits (220), instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change an input port of one of the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220).

[0075] In one embodiment, when transmitting a transmission signal using the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220), instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the current and / or voltage of a power circuit included in the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220).

[0076] In one embodiment, after the pass switching of the transmission signal from the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) to the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210), instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to additionally determine whether to transmit the transmission signal using the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210).

[0077] In one embodiment, when transmitting a transmission signal using additional first antenna group-based communication circuits (210), instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change an input port of one of the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210).

[0078] In one embodiment, when transmitting a transmission signal using the first antenna group-based communication circuits (220), instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the current and / or voltage of a power circuit included in the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210).

[0079] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing communication circuits of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0080] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the electronic device (100) may include first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) and second antenna group-based communication circuits (220).

[0081] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include paths for a plurality of transmit signals (TX). For example, the electronic device (100) may include a first transmit signal path (TX1), a second transmit signal path (TX2), and / or a third transmit signal path (TX3).

[0082] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include multiple supply voltages (Vcc). For example, the first power circuit (311) may provide a first supply voltage (Vcc1) to the first communication circuit (321). The second power circuit (312) may provide a second supply voltage (Vcc2) to the second communication circuit (322). The third power circuit (313) may provide a third supply voltage (Vcc3) to the third communication circuit (323), the fourth communication circuit (324), and / or the fifth communication circuit (325). For example, in order to simultaneously use the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324), the transmission circuit path must be changed, and the current and voltage of the third supply voltage (Vcc3) provided from the third power circuit (313) must be changed.

[0083] In one embodiment, the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) may include a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), a first communication circuit (321), and a second communication circuit (322).

[0084] In one embodiment, the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) can radiate a transmission signal to the outside of the electronic device (100) via the second antenna group (242).

[0085] In one embodiment, the first power circuit (311) may include an APT circuit. The second power circuit (312) may include an APT circuit and / or an ET circuit.

[0086] In one embodiment, the first communication circuit (321) may include an LPAMID circuit. The second communication circuit (322) may include an LPAMID circuit.

[0087] In one embodiment, the first frequency band may include, for example, a first low-band signal (TX2_LB1) and / or a second low-band signal (TX2_LB2).

[0088] In one embodiment, the second frequency band may include, for example, a first middle / high band signal (TX3_MHB1), a second middle / high band signal (TX1_MHB2), and a third middle / high band signal (TX1_MHB3).

[0089] In one embodiment, the third frequency band may include, for example, a first ultra-high band signal (TX3_UHB) and / or a second ultra-high band signal (TX2_UHB).

[0090] In one embodiment, the first communication circuit (321) can process and transmit frequencies of the middle band and / or high band to the outside of the electronic device (100). The first communication circuit (321) can include, for example, an OMH (one for mid-band and high-band) LPAMID circuit.

[0091] In one embodiment, the first communication circuit (321) can process a signal transmitted from the first transmission signal path (TX1) and / or the second transmission signal path (TX2). The electronic device (100) can radiate the signal processed by the first communication circuit (321) through at least one antenna included in the second antenna group (242).

[0092] In one embodiment, the first communication circuit (321) can process a second middle / high band signal (TX1_MHB2) and a third middle / high band signal (TX1_MHB3) received from a transceiver (e.g., transceiver (230) of FIG. 2) via a first transmission signal path (TX1).

[0093] In one embodiment, the first communication circuit (321) can process a first middle / high band signal (TX2_MHB1) received from a transceiver (e.g., transceiver (230) of FIG. 2) via a second transmission signal path (TX2).

[0094] In one embodiment, the second communication circuit (322) can process low band frequencies. The electronic device (100) can radiate a signal processed by the second communication circuit (322) through at least one antenna included in the second antenna group (242).

[0095] In one embodiment, the first communication circuit (321) and the second communication circuit (322) may be electrically connected to different antennas included in the second antenna group (242). However, this is not limited thereto, and the first communication circuit (321) and the second communication circuit (322) may also share an antenna included in the second antenna group (242).

[0096] In one embodiment, the second communication circuit (322) may include, for example, a low-band (LB) LPAMID circuit.

[0097] In one embodiment, the second communication circuit (322) can process a signal transmitted from the second transmission signal path (TX2) and transmit it as a transmission signal.

[0098] In one embodiment, the second communication circuit (322) can process a first low-band signal (TX2_LB1) and a second low-band signal (TX2_LB2) received from a transceiver (e.g., transceiver (230) of FIG. 2) via a second transmission signal path (TX2).

[0099] In one embodiment, the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) may include a third power circuit (313), a third communication circuit (323), a fourth communication circuit (324), and / or a fifth communication circuit (325).

[0100] In one embodiment, the third power circuit (313) may include an APT circuit and / or an ET circuit.

[0101] In one embodiment, the third communication circuit (323) may include an LPAMID circuit. The fourth communication circuit (324) may include an LPAMID circuit. The fifth communication circuit (325) may include an LPAMID circuit.

[0102] In one embodiment, the third communication circuit (323) can process frequencies in the middle band and / or high band. The electronic device (100) can radiate the signal processed by the third communication circuit (323) through the first antenna group (241). The third communication circuit (323) can include, for example, an OMH (one for mid-band and high-band) LPAMID circuit.

[0103] In one embodiment, the third communication circuit (323) can process a signal transmitted from the third transmission signal path (TX3). The electronic device (100) can radiate the signal processed by the third communication circuit (323) through the first antenna group (241).

[0104] In one embodiment, the third communication circuit (323) can process a first mid / high band signal (TX3_MHB1) and / or a second mid / high band signal (TX3_MHB2) received from a transceiver (e.g., transceiver (230) of FIG. 2) via a third transmission signal path (TX3).

[0105] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may transmit a transmission signal through the first antenna group (241) when an EN-DC and / or pass switching situation occurs due to a deterioration in communication performance of the second antenna group (242).

[0106] In one embodiment, when an EN-DC and / or pass switching situation occurs, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the transmission signal path from the first transmission signal path (TX1) and / or the second transmission signal path (TX2) to the third transmission signal path (TX3).

[0107] In one embodiment, when an EN-DC and / or pass switching situation occurs, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the transmission signal path to a third transmission signal path (TX3) and process the first mid / high band signal (MHB1) and the second mid / high band signal (MHB2) being processed by the first communication circuit (321) through the third communication circuit (323).

[0108] In one embodiment, the fourth communication circuit (324) can process ultra-high band frequencies. The electronic device (100) can radiate the signal processed by the fourth communication circuit (324) through the first antenna group (241). The fourth communication circuit (324) can include, for example, an ultra-high band (UHB) LPAMID circuit.

[0109] In one embodiment, the fourth communication circuit (324) may be electrically connected to the first switch (331).

[0110] In one embodiment, the fourth communication circuit (324) may include a first switch (331) within the circuit. Instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to control the first switch (331) to connect the third transmission signal path (TX3) or the second transmission signal path (TX2) to the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0111] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to control the first switch (331) to connect an input port for the third transmission signal path (TX3) or an input port for the second transmission signal path (TX2) to the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0112] In one embodiment, the fourth communication circuit (324) may process a signal transmitted from the second transmission signal path (TX2) and / or the third transmission signal path (TX3). The electronic device (100) may radiate the signal processed by the fourth communication circuit (324) through the first antenna group (241).

[0113] In one embodiment, the fourth communication circuit (324) can process the first ultra-high band signal (TX3_UHB) and / or the second ultra-high band signal (TX2_UHB) received from a transceiver (e.g., transceiver (230) of FIG. 2) via the second transmission signal path (TX2) and / or the third transmission signal path (TX3).

[0114] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100), under the control of the processor (110), may determine whether path switching and / or EN-DC of a transmission signal is required due to performance degradation during communication via the second antenna group (242).

[0115] In one embodiment, when it is determined that the transmission signal is in a pass switching situation and / or an EN-DC situation, the instructions stored in the memory (120) can, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), control the electronic device (100) to process the first mid / high band signal (MHB1) and the second mid / high band signal (MHB2) being processed in the first communication circuit (321) in the third communication circuit (323).

[0116] In one embodiment, when it is determined that the transmission signal is in a pass switching situation and / or an EN-DC situation, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), can cause the electronic device (100) to change the transmission signal path to a third transmission signal path (TX3) so that one of the first mid / high band signal (MHB1) or the second mid / high band signal (MHB2) being processed by the first communication circuit (321) is processed by the third communication circuit (323).

[0117] In one embodiment, after the path switching of the transmission signal, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may enable the electronic device (100) to detect whether a transmission signal of ultra-high band (UHB) (e.g., a first UHB signal (TX3_UHB) and / or a second UHB signal (TX2_UHB)) is used.

[0118] In one embodiment, when the use of a transmit signal of an ultra-high band (UHB) (e.g., a first ultra-high band signal (TX3_UHB) and / or a second ultra-high band signal (TX2_UHB)) is detected, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to control the first switch (331) to electrically connect the third transmit signal path (TX3) or the second transmit signal path (TX2) and the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0119] In one embodiment, when the use of a transmit signal of an ultra-high band (UHB) (e.g., a first ultra-high band signal (TX3_UHB) and / or a second ultra-high band signal (TX2_UHB)) is detected, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to control the first switch (331) to electrically connect an input port for a third transmit signal path (TX3) or a second transmit signal path (TX2) to a fourth communication circuit (324).

[0120] In one embodiment, the fourth communication circuit (324) can process the first ultra-high band signal (TX3_UHB) and / or the second ultra-high band signal (TX2_UHB) received from a transceiver (e.g., transceiver (230) of FIG. 2) via the second transmission signal path (TX2) and / or the third transmission signal path (TX3).

[0121] In one embodiment, when the use of a transmit signal of an ultra high band (UHB) (e.g., a first ultra high band signal (TX3_UHB) and / or a second ultra high band signal (TX2_UHB)) is detected, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the current and / or voltage of the third power circuit (313).

[0122] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the power mode of the third power circuit (313) from a 3G (generation) / 4G / 5G mode to a 2G mode so that the third power circuit (313) supplies power to the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324). The current output by the third power circuit (313) in the 2G mode may be higher than the current output by the 3G / 4G / 5G mode.

[0123] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to obtain and store in the memory (120) a nominal voltage (NV) table based on voltages according to frequency bands utilized in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0124] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to identify the highest voltage among the voltages according to the frequency band used in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) as a fixed voltage, and to store the identified fixed voltage in a rated voltage table.

[0125] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to identify a plurality of fixed voltages based on voltages according to frequency bands used in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324), and to store the identified plurality of fixed voltages in a rated voltage table.

[0126] In one embodiment, instructions stored in memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to cause the third power circuit (313) to change current and / or voltage based on a rated voltage table.

[0127] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to set a high voltage to the voltage of a power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)) based on a plurality of APT tables utilized in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0128] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to generate a nominal voltage (NV) for each frequency band, each power, or each channel used in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324), and to store the generated nominal voltage in the memory (120).

[0129] In one embodiment, instructions stored in memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to store in memory (120) approximately half of the maximum value of the power variation as an offset rated voltage.

[0130] In one embodiment, instructions stored in memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the current and / or voltage output from the third power circuit (313) based on the offset rated voltage.

[0131] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to transmit at least one transmission signal (e.g., MHB1, MHB2, or UHB) from the third communication circuit (323) and / or the fourth communication circuit (324) based on the current and / or voltage of the changed third power circuit (313).

[0132] In one embodiment, when the use of a transmission signal of an ultra high band (UHB) (e.g., a first ultra high band signal (TX3_UHB) and / or a second ultra high band signal (TX2_UHB)) is terminated, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the current and / or voltage of the third power circuit (313) to a default.

[0133] For example, referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the default of the current and / or voltage of the third power circuit (313) may include a state in which the switch (502) is open and outputs the current and / or voltage of the third power circuit (313) in the first power mode.

[0134] For example, the default of the current and / or voltage of the third power circuit (313) may include a state in which the current / or voltage of the third power circuit (313) is output in 3G / 4G / 5G mode.

[0135] For example, referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, a state in which the current and / or voltage of the third power circuit (313) is changed may include a state in which the switch (502) is closed and the current and / or voltage of the third power circuit (313) is output in the second power mode.

[0136] For example, a state in which the current and / or voltage of the third power circuit (313) is changed may include a state in which the current and / or voltage of the third power circuit (313) is output in 2G mode.

[0137] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing communication circuits of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0138] In one embodiment, the communication circuits of FIG. 4 do not include the third power circuit (313) of FIG. 3. The communication circuits of FIG. 4 can operate the first antenna group-based communication circuit (210) and the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) using the first power circuit (311) and the second power included in the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220).

[0139] In describing Fig. 4, description of components identical to those of Fig. 3 may be omitted.

[0140] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 4, the electronic device (100) may include first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) and second antenna group-based communication circuits (220).

[0141] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include paths for a plurality of transmit signals (TX). For example, the electronic device (100) may include a first transmit signal path (TX1), a second transmit signal path (TX2), and / or a third transmit signal path (TX3).

[0142] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include multiple supply voltages (Vcc). The first power circuit (311) may provide a first supply voltage (Vcc1), and the second power circuit (312) may provide a second supply voltage (Vcc2). For example, the first power circuit (311) may provide the first supply voltage (Vcc1) to the first communication circuit (321). The second power circuit (312) may provide the second supply voltage (Vcc2) to the second communication circuit (322). The first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312) may provide the first supply voltage (Vcc1) or the second supply voltage (Vcc2) to the third communication circuit (323), the fourth communication circuit (324), and / or the fifth communication circuit (325). The fourth communication circuit (324) may include a third switch (333). The third switch (333) may select a first supply voltage (Vcc1) or a second supply voltage (Vcc2) under the control of the processor (110).

[0143] In one embodiment, the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) may include a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), a first communication circuit (321), and a second communication circuit (322).

[0144] In one embodiment, the second antenna group-based communication circuits (220) can radiate a transmission signal to the outside of the electronic device (100) via the second antenna group (242).

[0145] In one embodiment, the first power circuit (311) may include an APT circuit and / or an ET circuit. The second power circuit (312) may include an APT circuit and / or an ET circuit.

[0146] In one embodiment, the first communication circuit (321) may include an LPAMID circuit. The second communication circuit (322) may include an LPAMID circuit.

[0147] In one embodiment, the first communication circuit (321) can process and transmit frequencies of the middle band and / or high band to the outside of the electronic device (100). The first communication circuit (321) can include, for example, an OMH (one for mid-band and high-band) LPAMID circuit.

[0148] In one embodiment, the first communication circuit (321) can process a signal transmitted from the first transmission signal path (TX1) and / or the second transmission signal path (TX2). The electronic device (100) can radiate the signal processed by the first communication circuit (321) through at least one antenna included in the second antenna group (242). In one embodiment, the first communication circuit (321) can process a second mid / high band signal (TX1_MHB2) and a third mid / high band signal (TX1_MHB3) received from a transceiver (e.g., transceiver (230) of FIG. 2) through the first transmission signal path (TX1).

[0149] In one embodiment, the first communication circuit (321) can process a first mid / high band signal (TX2_MHB1) received from a transceiver (e.g., transceiver (230) of FIG. 2) via a second transmission signal path (TX2).

[0150] In one embodiment, the second communication circuit (322) can process low band frequencies. The electronic device (100) can radiate a signal processed by the second communication circuit (322) through at least one antenna included in the second antenna group (242).

[0151] In one embodiment, the first communication circuit (321) and the second communication circuit (322) may be electrically connected to different antennas included in the second antenna group (242). However, this is not limited thereto, and the first communication circuit (321) and the second communication circuit (322) may share an antenna included in the second antenna group (242).

[0152] The second communication circuit (322) may include, for example, a LB (low-band) LPAMID circuit.

[0153] In one embodiment, the second communication circuit (322) can process a signal transmitted from the second transmission signal path (TX2) and transmit it as a transmission signal.

[0154] In one embodiment, the second communication circuit (322) can process a first low-band signal (TX2_LB1) and a second low-band signal (TX2_LB2) received from a transceiver (e.g., transceiver (230) of FIG. 2) via a second transmission signal path (TX2).

[0155] In one embodiment, the first antenna group-based communication circuits (210) may include a third communication circuit (323), a fourth communication circuit (324), and / or a fifth communication circuit (325).

[0156] In one embodiment, the third communication circuit (323) may include an LPAMID circuit. The fourth communication circuit (324) may include an LPAMID circuit. The fifth communication circuit (325) may include an LPAMID circuit.

[0157] In one embodiment, the third communication circuit (323) can process frequencies in the middle band and / or high band. The electronic device (100) can radiate the signal processed by the third communication circuit (323) through the first antenna group (241). The third communication circuit (323) can include, for example, an OMH (one for mid-band and high-band) LPAMID circuit.

[0158] In one embodiment, the third communication circuit (323) can process a signal transmitted from the third transmission signal path (TX3). The electronic device (100) can radiate the signal processed by the third communication circuit (323) through the first antenna group (241).

[0159] In one embodiment, the third communication circuit (323) can process a first mid / high band signal (TX3_MHB1) and / or a second mid / high band signal (TX3_MHB2) received from a transceiver (e.g., transceiver (230) of FIG. 2) via a third transmission signal path (TX3).

[0160] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may transmit a transmission signal through the first antenna group (241) when an EN-DC and / or pass switching situation occurs due to a deterioration in communication performance of the second antenna group (242).

[0161] In one embodiment, when an EN-DC and / or pass switching situation occurs, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the transmission signal path from the first transmission signal path (TX1) and / or the second transmission signal path (TX2) to the third transmission signal path (TX3).

[0162] In one embodiment, when an EN-DC and / or pass switching situation occurs, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the transmission signal path to a third transmission signal path (TX3) and process the first mid / high band signal (MHB1) and the second mid / high band signal (MHB2) being processed by the first communication circuit (321) through the third communication circuit (323).

[0163] In one embodiment, the fourth communication circuit (324) can process ultra-high band frequencies. The electronic device (100) can radiate the signal processed by the fourth communication circuit (324) through the first antenna group (241). The fourth communication circuit (324) can include, for example, an ultra-high band (UHB) LPAMID circuit.

[0164] In one embodiment, the fourth communication circuit (324) may be electrically connected to the second switch (332).

[0165] In one embodiment, the fourth communication circuit (324) may include a second switch (332) within the circuit. Instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to control the second switch (332) to connect the third transmission signal path (TX3) or the second transmission signal path (TX2) to the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0166] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to control the second switch (332) to connect an input port for the third transmit signal path (TX3) or an input port for the second transmit signal path (TX2) to the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0167] In one embodiment, the fourth communication circuit (324) may process a signal transmitted from the second transmission signal path (TX2) and / or the third transmission signal path (TX3). The electronic device (100) may radiate the signal processed by the fourth communication circuit (324) through the first antenna group (241).

[0168] In one embodiment, the fourth communication circuit (324) can process the ultra-high band signal (TX3_UHB) and / or the ultra-high band signal (TX2_UHB) received from a transceiver (e.g., transceiver (230) of FIG. 2) via the second transmission signal path (TX2) and / or the third transmission signal path (TX3).

[0169] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100), under the control of the processor (110), may determine whether path switching and / or EN-DC of a transmission signal is required due to performance degradation during communication via the second antenna group (242).

[0170] In one embodiment, when it is determined that the transmission signal is in a pass switching situation and / or an EN-DC situation, the instructions stored in the memory (120) can, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), control the electronic device (100) to process the first mid / high band signal (MHB1) and / or the second mid / high band signal (MHB2) being processed in the first communication circuit (321) in the third communication circuit (323).

[0171] In one embodiment, when it is determined that the transmission signal is in a pass switching situation and / or an EN-DC situation, the instructions stored in the memory (120) may, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), cause the electronic device (100) to change the transmission signal path to a third transmission signal path (TX3) so that the first mid / high band signal (MHB1) and / or the second mid / high band signal (MHB2) being processed in the first communication circuit (321) is processed in the third communication circuit (323).

[0172] In one embodiment, after the path switching of the transmission signal, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may enable the electronic device (100) to detect whether a transmission signal of ultra-high band (UHB) (e.g., a first UHB signal (TX3_UHB) and / or a second UHB signal (TX2_UHB)) is used.

[0173] In one embodiment, when the use of a transmit signal of an ultra high band (UHB) (e.g., a first ultra high band signal (TX3_UHB) and / or a second ultra high band signal (TX2_UHB)) is detected, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to control the second switch (332) to electrically connect the second transmit signal path (TX2) and the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0174] In one embodiment, when the use of a transmit signal of an ultra high band (UHB) (e.g., a first ultra high band signal (TX3_UHB) and / or a second ultra high band signal (TX2_UHB)) is detected, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to control the second switch (332) to electrically connect an input port for the second transmit signal path (TX2) and the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0175] In one embodiment, when the use of a transmit signal of an ultra high band (UHB) (e.g., a first ultra high band signal (TX3_UHB) and / or a second ultra high band signal (TX2_UHB)) is detected, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the current and / or voltage of the first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312).

[0176] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to transmit at least one transmission signal (e.g., MHB1, MHB2, or UHB) from the third communication circuit (323) and / or the fourth communication circuit (324) based on the current and / or voltage of the changed first power circuit (311) or second power circuit (312).

[0177] In one embodiment, when the use of a transmission signal of an ultra high band (UHB) (e.g., a first ultra high band signal (TX3_UHB) and / or a second ultra high band signal (TX2_UHB)) is terminated, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the current and / or voltage of the first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312) to a default.

[0178] For example, referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the default of the current and / or voltage of the first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312) may include a state in which the switch (502) is open and outputs the current and / or voltage of the first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312) in the first power mode.

[0179] For example, the default of the current and / or voltage of the first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312) may include a state in which the current / or voltage is output in the 3G / 4G / 5G mode.

[0180] For example, referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, a state in which the current and / or voltage of the first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312) is changed may include a state in which the switch (502) is closed and the current and / or voltage of the first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312) is output in the second power mode.

[0181] For example, a state in which the current and / or voltage of the first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312) is changed may include a state in which the current and / or voltage of the first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312) is output in 2G mode.

[0182] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the power mode of the first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312) from the 3G (generation) / 4G / 5G mode to the 2G mode so that the first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312) supplies power to the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324). The first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312) may output a current in the 2G mode that is higher than the current output in the 3G (generation) / 4G / 5G mode.

[0183] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to obtain and store in the memory (120) a nominal voltage (NV) table based on voltages according to frequency bands utilized in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0184] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to identify the highest voltage among the voltages according to the frequency band used in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) as a fixed voltage, and to store the identified fixed voltage in a rated voltage table.

[0185] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to identify a plurality of fixed voltages based on voltages according to frequency bands used in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324), and to store the identified plurality of fixed voltages in a rated voltage table.

[0186] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312) of the electronic device (100) to change current and / or voltage based on a rated voltage table.

[0187] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to set a high voltage to the voltage of the first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312) based on a plurality of APT tables utilized in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0188] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to generate a nominal voltage (NV) for each frequency band, each power, or each channel used in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324), and to store the generated nominal voltage in the memory (120).

[0189] In one embodiment, instructions stored in memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to store in memory (120) approximately half of the maximum value of the power variation as an offset rated voltage.

[0190] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the current and / or voltage output from the first power circuit (311) or the second power circuit (312) based on the offset rated voltage.

[0191] In one embodiment, the fifth communication circuit (325) may process frequencies in an auxiliary band, or license-assisted access (LAA) band. The auxiliary band, or licensed band, processed by the fifth communication circuit (325) may include, for example, frequencies in the n79 band (approximately 4400 to 5000 MHz).

[0192] The electronic device (100) can radiate a signal processed in the fifth communication circuit (325) through the first antenna group (241). The fifth communication circuit (325) can include, for example, an n79 band LPAMID circuit.

[0193] In one embodiment, the fifth communication circuit (325) can process a signal transmitted from the third transmission signal path (TX3). The electronic device (100) can radiate the signal processed by the fifth communication circuit (325) through the first antenna group (241).

[0194] In one embodiment, the fifth communication circuit (325) can process a licensed band signal (TX3_LAA) received from a transceiver (e.g., transceiver (230) of FIG. 2) via a third transmission signal path (TX3).

[0195] FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a circuit for supplying current to a power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)) in a first power mode according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0196] FIG. 5b is a diagram illustrating a circuit (500) that supplies current to a power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)) in a second power mode according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0197] In one embodiment, each of the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313) may include a circuit (500) for supplying current.

[0198] In one embodiment, the first power mode may include a low current mode or a 3G / LTE / NR current mode. In the first power mode, a power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)) may be supplied with current through a current supply circuit (500). For example, in the first power mode, the current supplied to the power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)) may include at least about 1.4 A or more.

[0199] In one embodiment, the second power mode may include a high current mode, or a 2G current mode. In the second power mode, a power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)) may be supplied with current through a circuit (500) that supplies current. For example, in the first power mode, the current supplied to the power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)) may include at least about 3 A or more.

[0200] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to determine that the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) are being used simultaneously.

[0201] In one embodiment, when it is determined that the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) are being used simultaneously, in one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (120) may, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), cause the electronic device (100) to switch from the first power mode to the second power mode to supply current to the third communication circuit (323) and / or the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0202] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to supply current to the third communication circuit (323) in a first power mode when the third communication circuit (323) is used alone.

[0203] In one embodiment, the circuit (500) supplying current may include a first current circuit (501), a switch (502), a second current circuit (503), an inductor (521) and / or a capacitor (523).

[0204] In one embodiment, the first current circuit (501) may include a plurality of flying capacitors (511, 512).

[0205] In one embodiment, the first current circuit (501) may include a switching regulator (e.g., a large buck boost). The second current circuit (503) may include a voltage regulator (e.g., a low drop regulator, LDO). The first current circuit (501) and the second current circuit (503) may convert a battery voltage (Vbatt) supplied from a battery of the electronic device (100) and supply the supply voltage (Vapt) to a power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)). The first current circuit (501) and the second current circuit (503) may convert a battery current supplied from a battery of the electronic device (100) and supply the supply current to a power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)).

[0206] In one embodiment, in the first power mode, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to control the switch (502) to an open state.

[0207] In one embodiment, when the switch (502) is opened, the voltage and current output from the first current circuit (501) can be supplied to a power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)).

[0208] In one embodiment, in the second power mode, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to control the switch (502) to a closed state.

[0209] In one embodiment, when the switch (502) is closed, the voltage and current output from the first current circuit (501) and the second current circuit (503) can be supplied to a power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)).

[0210] In one embodiment, although the amount of current consumed varies by frequency band, the maximum current consumption of the n7 band, which consumes the most current, is about 877 mA, and the minimum current consumption is about 217 mA, so the current capacity can be within about 700 mA at most. In the case of n78 PC2 operating in TDD mode, the maximum current consumption is about 377 mA, and the minimum current consumption is about 206 mA, so when the current consumption ratio in the uplink (UL) and downlink (DL) is 2:8, the current capacity can be within about 900 mA at most.

[0211] In one embodiment, if the current supplied by the current supplying circuit (500) in the first power mode can cover the amount of current consumed by the communication circuit (e.g., the third communication circuit (323) or the fourth communication circuit (324)), the current and / or voltage supplied to the power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)) may not be changed even when the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) are used simultaneously. However, if the current supplied by the circuit (500) supplying the current in the first power mode cannot cover the amount of current consumed by the communication circuit (e.g., the third communication circuit (323) or the fourth communication circuit (324)), the current and / or voltage supplied to the power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)) can be changed when the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) are used simultaneously.

[0212] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0213] In describing FIG. 6, it can be described with reference to the components mentioned in FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5a and FIG. 5b.

[0214] In one embodiment, in operation 601, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to process a signal processed by the first communication circuit (321) in the third communication circuit (323) by a pass switching operation.

[0215] In one embodiment, in operation 601, if it is determined that the transmission signal is in a pass switching situation and / or an EN-DC situation, instructions stored in the memory (120) may, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), control the electronic device (100) to process the first mid / high band signal (MHB1) and the second mid / high band signal (MHB2) being processed in the first communication circuit (321) in the third communication circuit (323).

[0216] In one embodiment, in operation 601, if it is determined that the transmission signal is in a pass switching situation and / or an EN-DC situation, the instructions stored in the memory (120) may, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), cause the electronic device (100) to change the transmission signal path to a third transmission signal path (TX3) so that the first mid / high band signal (MHB1) and the second mid / high band signal (MHB2) being processed in the first communication circuit (321) are processed in the third communication circuit (323).

[0217] In one embodiment, at operation 603, instructions stored in memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to determine whether use of a transmission signal via the fourth communication circuit (324) has been detected.

[0218] In one embodiment, in operation 603, after the path switching of the transmission signal, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to detect whether a transmission signal of ultra-high band (UHB) (e.g., a first UHB signal (TX3_UHB) and / or a second UHB signal (TX2_UHB)) is used.

[0219] In one embodiment, when the use of a transmission signal via the fourth communication circuit (324) is detected, the electronic device (100) may branch from operation 603 to operation 605.

[0220] In one embodiment, if no use of the transmission signal via the fourth communication circuit (324) is detected, the electronic device (100) may return to operation 603.

[0221] In one embodiment, in operation 605, when use of a transmission signal via the fourth communication circuit (324) is detected, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the input port of the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0222] In one embodiment, in operation 605, when the use of a transmit signal of an ultra high band (UHB) (e.g., a first ultra high band signal (TX3_UHB) and / or a second ultra high band signal (TX2_UHB)) is detected, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to control the second switch (332) to electrically connect the second transmit signal path (TX2) and the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0223] In one embodiment, in operation 605, when the use of a transmit signal of an ultra-high band (UHB) (e.g., a first ultra-high band signal (TX3_UHB) and / or a second ultra-high band signal (TX2_UHB)) is detected, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to control the second switch (332) to electrically connect the input port for the second transmit signal path (TX2) and the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0224] In one embodiment, at operation 607, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to cause the third power circuit (313) to activate the second current circuit (503) to supply power to the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0225] In one embodiment, at operation 607, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to activate the first current circuit (501) and the second current circuit (503) to supply power to the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0226] In one embodiment, at operation 607, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the current and / or voltage supplied from the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313).

[0227] In one embodiment, in operation 607, when use of a transmit signal of an ultra high band (UHB) (e.g., a first ultra high band signal (TX3_UHB) and / or a second ultra high band signal (TX2_UHB)) is detected, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change a current and / or voltage supplied from the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313).

[0228] In one embodiment, at operation 607, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to control an increase in current and / or voltage supplied from the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313). For example, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the current supplying circuit (500) of FIGS. 5a and 5b from a first power mode to a second power mode.

[0229] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to obtain and store in the memory (120) a nominal voltage (NV) table based on voltages according to frequency bands utilized in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0230] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to identify the highest voltage among the voltages according to the frequency band used in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) as a fixed voltage, and to store the identified fixed voltage in a rated voltage table.

[0231] For example, by fixing the voltage of the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313) that supplies voltage to the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324), the instructions stored in the memory (120) can cause the electronic device (100) to supply a fixed voltage to the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110).

[0232] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to set a fixed voltage value (e.g., about 4.5 V) for frequency bands (e.g., B1 / 3 / 7 / 66 and n77, n78) that the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) can simultaneously support. The instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to store the set fixed voltage value (e.g., about 4.5 V) in a rated voltage table.

[0233] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to identify a plurality of fixed voltages based on voltages according to frequency bands used in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324), and to store the identified plurality of fixed voltages in a rated voltage table.

[0234] In one embodiment, when the electronic device (100) sets the voltage supplied to the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) to the maximum voltage, the electronic device (100) may store a plurality of fixed voltages in a rated voltage table to prevent the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) from being supplied with the set maximum voltage even in a transmission frequency band that requires low power, thereby increasing power consumption.

[0235] Voltage of the first transmission signal Voltage of the second transmission signal Set fixed voltages High (e.g. 4.5 V) High (e.g. 4.5 V) 4.5 V High (e.g. 4.5 V) Low (e.g. 2. 5 V) 4.5 V Low (e.g. 2. 5 V) High (e.g. 4.5 V) 4.5 V Low (e.g. 2. 5 V) Low (e.g. 2. 5 V) 2.5 V

[0236] As shown in Table 1, a fixed voltage (e.g., 2.5 V) can be set only when the voltages according to the frequency band are commonly low or when a low voltage is commonly required. In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), can cause the electronic device (100) to check a plurality of fixed voltages (e.g., 4.5 V, 2.5 V) confirmed based on the voltages according to the frequency band used in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324), and to store the checked plurality of fixed voltages (e.g., 4.5 V, 2.5 V) in a rated voltage table. In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to set a high voltage to the voltage of a power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)) based on a plurality of APT tables utilized in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0237] For example, a first APT table (e.g., a power circuit power consumption table) used for supplying voltage to a third communication circuit (323) and a second APT table (e.g., a power circuit power consumption table) used for supplying voltage to a fourth communication circuit (324) may be stored in the memory (120). The instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to set a higher voltage among the voltages stored in the first APT table (e.g., a power circuit power consumption table) and the second APT table (e.g., a power circuit power consumption table) as the voltage of the power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)).

[0238] For example, if a higher voltage among the two APT tables is set to be used as the voltage of a power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)), the remaining signals are transmitted at a higher voltage, but the voltage can be adjusted using the FBRX (Feedback RX).

[0239] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to store voltages obtained based on a plurality of APT tables utilized in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) in a rated voltage table.

[0240] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to generate an offset transmission power compensation value for each frequency band, each power, or each channel used in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324), and store the generated offset power compensation value in the memory (120).

[0241] Band 1Band2Band325 [dBm]0 dB0 dB0 dB24 [dBm]0.5 dB0.5 dB0.5 dB23 [dBm]0.8 dB0.8 dB0.8 dB22 [dBm]0.9 dB0.9 dB0.9 dB21 [dBm]1 dB1 dB1 dB20 [dBm]1 dB1 dB1 dB...4 [dBm]0.5 dB0.5 dB0.5 dB3 [dBm]0.7 dB0.7 dB0.7 dB2 [dBm]0.7 dB0.7 dB0.7 dB1 [dBm]0.7 dB0.7 dB0.7 dB0 [dBm]0.7 dB0.7 dB0.7 dB

[0242] For example, referring to Table 2, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), can cause the electronic device (100) to measure the voltage value set when Band3 0dBm is set (e.g., 3V) and the power (e.g., transmission power) change when the maximum voltage value set in n78 is entered. The instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), can cause the electronic device (100) to store about half of the maximum value of the power change as offset power in the memory (120). When the electronic device (100) performs the FRBX operation, the stored offset power can be used to more quickly adjust the transmission power to the required transmission power. In one embodiment, at operation 607, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), can control the electronic device (100) to change the voltage supplied from the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313) based on the rated voltage table.

[0243] In one embodiment, at operation 607, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the voltage based on a fixed voltage stored in a rating table when a power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), a third power circuit (313)) consumes power corresponding to a first power interval, and to change the voltage based on a power table obtained based on a plurality of APT tables (or APT tables) when a power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)) consumes power corresponding to a second power interval.

[0244] In one embodiment, at operation 607, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the voltage based on a fixed voltage stored in a rating table when a power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)) consumes power corresponding to a first power interval, and to change the voltage to a voltage set based on a plurality of APT tables (or APT tables) when a power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)) consumes power corresponding to a second power interval.

[0245] For example, a first power interval (e.g., about 15 dBm from maximum) may include a higher power interval than a second power interval (e.g., about 15 dBm from minimum). However, this is not limited to the first power interval (e.g., about 15 dBm from minimum) and may include a lower power interval than the second power interval (e.g., about 15 dBm from maximum).

[0246] In one embodiment, at operation 607, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to supply power from a power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)) based on a higher transmission power among two communication circuits (e.g., a third communication circuit (323), or a fourth communication circuit (324)).

[0247] For example, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to track power envelopes of the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) using a power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)). The instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to determine a higher transmission power among the two communication circuits (e.g., the third communication circuit (323), the fourth communication circuit (324)) based on the tracked power envelope.

[0248] In one embodiment, one of the two communication circuits (e.g., the third communication circuit (323), the fourth communication circuit (324)) may be powered from a power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)) based on a tracked power envelope, and the other communication circuit may be powered from a power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)) based on a plurality of APT tables (or APT tables) or a plurality of fixed voltages.

[0249] In one embodiment, at operation 607, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to set the power or voltage supplied from the power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)) based on the maximum power of two communication circuits (e.g., the third communication circuit (323), or the fourth communication circuit (324)). The instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to set the power or voltage supplied from the power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)) to be constant on based on the maximum power of the two communication circuits (e.g., the third communication circuit (323), the fourth communication circuit (324)).

[0250] In one embodiment, at operation 609, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to transmit a transmission signal using the third communication circuit (323) and / or the fourth communication circuit (324) based on the changed current and / or voltage.

[0251] In one embodiment, at operation 609, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to process a transmission signal using the third communication circuit (323) and / or the fourth communication circuit (324) based on the changed current and / or voltage.

[0252] In one embodiment, at operation 609, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to radiate a transmission signal using the third communication circuit (323) and / or the fourth communication circuit (324) based on the changed current and / or voltage.

[0253] In one embodiment, at operation 609, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to transmit at least one transmission signal (e.g., MHB1, MHB2, or UHB) from the third communication circuit (323) and / or the fourth communication circuit (324) based on the current and / or voltage of the changed first power circuit (311), second power circuit (312), or third power circuit (313).

[0254] In one embodiment, at operation 609, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to process at least one transmission signal (e.g., MHB1, MHB2, or UHB) in the third communication circuit (323) and / or the fourth communication circuit (324) based on the current and / or voltage of the changed first power circuit (311), second power circuit (312), or third power circuit (313).

[0255] In one embodiment, at operation 609, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to radiate at least one transmission signal (e.g., MHB1, MHB2, or UHB) from the third communication circuit (323) and / or the fourth communication circuit (324) based on the current and / or voltage of the changed first power circuit (311), second power circuit (312), or third power circuit (313).

[0256] In one embodiment, at operation 611, instructions stored in memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to determine whether use of a transmission signal via the fourth communication circuit (324) has been terminated.

[0257] In one embodiment, when the use of the transmission signal through the fourth communication circuit (324) is terminated, the electronic device (100) may branch from operation 611 to operation 613.

[0258] In one embodiment, the use of the transmission signal through the fourth communication circuit (324) is not terminated, and the electronic device (100) can branch from operation 611 to operation 609.

[0259] In one embodiment, in operation 611, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the current and / or voltage of the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313) to a default.

[0260] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) comprises first antenna group-based communication circuits (e.g., second antenna group-based communication circuits (220)) including a first communication circuit (321) and a second communication circuit (322), second antenna group-based communication circuits (e.g., first antenna group-based communication circuits (210)) including a third communication circuit (323) and a fourth communication circuit (324), a first power circuit (e.g., first power circuit (311) or second power circuit (312)) for supplying power to the first communication circuit (321) and the second communication circuit (322), a second power circuit (e.g., first power circuit (311), second power circuit (312) or third power circuit (313)) for supplying power to the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324), and storing instructions. A memory (120), and at least one processor (110), the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), cause the electronic device (100) to process a signal processed by the first communication circuit (321) in the third communication circuit (323) by a pass switching operation, control the second power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)) to supply power to the third communication circuit (323) in a first power mode, determine transmission of a signal through the fourth communication circuit (324), and based on the determination, supply the second power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)) to the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) in the second power mode. Control to supply power, and transmit a transmission signal using the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324), and the supplyable power of the second power mode may be greater than the supplyable power of the first power mode.

[0261] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to control an increase in current supplied to a second power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)).

[0262] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to obtain a nominal voltage table based on voltages according to frequency bands utilized in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0263] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the voltage of a second power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)) based on a rated voltage table.

[0264] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to identify the highest voltage among the voltages according to the frequency band used in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) as a fixed voltage, and to store the identified fixed voltage in a rated voltage table.

[0265] In one embodiment, instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to identify a plurality of fixed voltages based on voltages according to frequency bands used in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324), and to store the identified plurality of fixed voltages in a rated voltage table.

[0266] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to set a high voltage to the voltage of a second power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)) based on a plurality of APT tables utilized in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324).

[0267] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to change the voltage based on a fixed voltage stored in a rating table when a second power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)) consumes power corresponding to a first power interval, and to change the voltage based on a power table obtained based on an APT table when the second power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)) consumes power corresponding to a second power interval.

[0268] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to control the current and voltage of the second power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)) by default when the use of the transmission signal via the fourth communication circuit (324) is disabled.

[0269] In one embodiment, the instructions stored in the memory (120), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (110), may cause the electronic device (100) to generate an offset rated voltage for each frequency band, each power, or each channel used in the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324), and to change a current and / or voltage output from a second power circuit (e.g., the first power circuit (311), the second power circuit (312), or the third power circuit (313)) based on the offset rated voltage.

[0270] In one embodiment, a method for controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device (100) includes: an operation for processing a signal processed by a first communication circuit (321) by a pass switching operation, an operation for controlling a second power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)) to supply power to the third communication circuit (323) in a first power mode, an operation for determining transmission of a signal through a fourth communication circuit (324), an operation for controlling the second power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)) to supply power to the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324) in the second power mode based on the determination, and an operation for transmitting a transmission signal using the third communication circuit (323) and the fourth communication circuit (324). The operation includes a power supply available in the second power mode that may be greater than the power supply available in the first power mode.

[0271] In one embodiment, a method of controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device (100) may include an operation of controlling a current supplied to a power circuit to increase.

[0272] In one embodiment, a method of controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device (100) may include an operation of obtaining a nominal voltage table based on voltages according to frequency bands used in a third communication circuit (323) and a fourth communication circuit (324).

[0273] In one embodiment, a method of controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device (100) may include an operation of changing a voltage of a power circuit based on a rated voltage table.

[0274] In one embodiment, a method for controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device (100) may include an operation of identifying a highest voltage among voltages according to a frequency band used in a third communication circuit (323) and a fourth communication circuit (324) as a fixed voltage, and storing the identified fixed voltage in a rated voltage table.

[0275] In one embodiment, a method of controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device (100) may include an operation of confirming a plurality of fixed voltages based on voltages according to a frequency band used in a third communication circuit (323) and a fourth communication circuit (324), and storing the confirmed plurality of fixed voltages in a rated voltage table.

[0276] In one embodiment, a method of controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device (100) may include an operation of setting a high voltage as a voltage of a power circuit based on a plurality of APT tables used in a third communication circuit (323) and a fourth communication circuit (324).

[0277] In one embodiment, a method for controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device (100) may include an operation of changing a voltage based on a fixed voltage stored in a rating table when the power circuit consumes power corresponding to a first power section, and an operation of changing a voltage based on a power table obtained based on an APT table when the power circuit consumes power corresponding to a second power section.

[0278] In one embodiment, a method of controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device (100) may include an operation of controlling current and voltage of a power circuit by default when use of a transmission signal through a fourth communication circuit (324) is terminated.

[0279] In one embodiment, a method of controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device (100) may include an operation of generating an offset rated voltage for each frequency band, each power, or each channel used in a third communication circuit (323) and a fourth communication circuit (324), and an operation of changing a current and / or voltage output from a second power circuit (e.g., a first power circuit (311), a second power circuit (312), or a third power circuit (313)) based on the offset rated voltage.

[0280] 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, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0281] 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.

[0282] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0283] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., memory (120), internal memory, or external memory) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (100)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (110)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (100)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0284] 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.

[0285] 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.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, First antenna group-based communication circuits including a first communication circuit and a second communication circuit; Second antenna group-based communication circuits including a third communication circuit and a fourth communication circuit; A first power circuit for supplying power to the first communication circuit and the second communication circuit; A second power circuit for supplying power to the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit; Memory that stores instructions; and Contains at least one processor, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: By means of a pass switching operation, the signal processed by the first communication circuit is processed by the third communication circuit, Controlling the second power circuit to supply power to the third communication circuit in a first power mode; To determine the transmission of a signal through the above fourth communication circuit, Based on the above judgment, the second power circuit is controlled to supply power to the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit in the second power mode, Transmitting a transmission signal using the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit, An electronic device in which the power supply available in the second power mode is greater than the power supply available in the first power mode.

2. In paragraph 1, The instructions stored in the memory, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to An electronic device that controls the current supplied to the second power circuit to increase.

3. In paragraph 1, The instructions stored in the memory, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to An electronic device that obtains a nominal voltage table based on voltages according to the frequency band used in the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit.

4. In paragraph 3, The instructions stored in the memory, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Change the voltage of the second power circuit based on the rated voltage table, The highest voltage among the voltages according to the frequency band used in the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit is confirmed as a fixed voltage, and the confirmed fixed voltage is stored in the rated voltage table. A plurality of fixed voltages are confirmed based on voltages according to the frequency band used in the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit, and the confirmed plurality of fixed voltages are stored in the rated voltage table. An electronic device that sets a high voltage as the voltage of the second power circuit based on a plurality of APT tables used in the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit.

5. In paragraph 4, The instructions stored in the memory, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to When the second power circuit consumes power corresponding to the first power section, the voltage is changed based on the fixed voltage stored in the rating table, An electronic device that changes the voltage based on a power table obtained based on an APT table when the second power circuit consumes power corresponding to the second power section.

6. In paragraph 1, The instructions stored in the memory, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to An electronic device that controls the current and voltage of the second power circuit by default when the use of the transmission signal through the fourth communication circuit is released.

7. In paragraph 1, The instructions stored in the memory, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to An electronic device that generates an offset rated voltage for each frequency band, each power, or each channel used in the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit, and changes the current and / or voltage output from the second power circuit based on the offset rated voltage.

8. First antenna group-based communication circuits including a first communication circuit and a second communication circuit, second antenna group-based communication circuits including a third communication circuit and a fourth communication circuit. A method for controlling a communication circuit of an electronic device including a first power circuit supplying power to the first communication circuit and the second communication circuit, and a second power circuit supplying power to the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit, An operation of processing a signal processed by the first communication circuit in the third communication circuit by a pass switching operation; An operation of controlling the second power circuit to supply power to the third communication circuit in a first power mode; An operation for determining transmission of a signal through the fourth communication circuit; Based on the above judgment, an operation of controlling the second power circuit to supply power to the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit in a second power mode; and An operation of transmitting a transmission signal using the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit is included, A method in which the power supply available in the second power mode is greater than the power supply available in the first power mode.

9. In paragraph 8, A method comprising an operation for controlling an increase in current supplied to the power circuit.

10. In paragraph 8, A method including an operation of obtaining a nominal voltage table based on voltages according to a frequency band used in the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit.

11. In paragraph 10, An operation of changing the voltage of the power circuit based on the rated voltage table; An operation of confirming the highest voltage among the voltages according to the frequency band used in the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit as a fixed voltage, and storing the confirmed fixed voltage in the rated voltage table; and A method including an operation of confirming a plurality of fixed voltages based on voltages according to a frequency band used in the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit, and storing the confirmed plurality of fixed voltages in the rated voltage table.

12. In paragraph 11, A method comprising an operation of setting a high voltage as the voltage of the power circuit based on a plurality of APT tables used in the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit.

13. In paragraph 11, When the power circuit consumes power corresponding to the first power section, an operation of changing the voltage based on the fixed voltage stored in the rating table; and A method comprising an operation of changing a voltage based on a power table obtained based on an APT table when the power circuit consumes power corresponding to a second power section.

14. In paragraph 8, A method comprising an operation of controlling the current and voltage of the power circuit by default when the use of the transmission signal through the fourth communication circuit is terminated.

15. In paragraph 8, An operation of generating an offset rated voltage for each frequency band, each power, or each channel used in the third communication circuit and the fourth communication circuit; and A method comprising changing a current and / or voltage output from a second power circuit based on the above offset rated voltage.

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