Electronic device for transmitting radio frequency signal, and operation method thereof

Abstract

According to an embodiment, there may be provided an electronic device, an operation method of the electronic device, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium, the electronic device being capable of: controlling a modulator to operate in a first mode in which the modulator supplies a first type of supply voltage to a power amplifier; maintaining the first mode of the modulator on the basis that a positioning operation performed by means of a receiver is not identified; controlling the modulator to operate in a second mode in which the modulator supplies a second type of supply voltage to the power amplifier on the basis that the positioning operation is identified; and controlling the modulator to operate in the first mode on the basis that the positioning operation is stopped.

Description

Electronic device for transmitting radio frequency signals and method of operation thereof

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device for transmitting a radio frequency signal and a method of operating the same, according to one embodiment.

[0002] Electronic devices (e.g., smartphones) use positioning technology (e.g., global navigation satellite system (GNSS)) to determine a user's location and provide location services, including navigation. A constellation of satellites transmits signals for positioning, and the electronic device (e.g., smartphones) may include a receiving antenna for receiving the signals and a processor for processing the signals.

[0003] Meanwhile, an electronic device (e.g., a smartphone) may include an RF antenna for transmitting and receiving RF signals and a modulator for supplying power to a power amplifier (PA).

[0004] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a first antenna for a satellite signal, a receiver configured to demodulate the satellite signal, a second antenna for a radio frequency (RF) signal, a power amplifier configured to amplify the RF signal based on a supply voltage, a modulator configured to supply the supply voltage to the power amplifier, at least one processor including a processing circuit, and a memory storing instructions. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to control the modulator to operate in a first mode in which the modulator supplies a first type of supply voltage to the power amplifier. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to maintain the first mode of the modulator based on a determination that a positioning operation performed via the receiver is not confirmed. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to control the modulator to operate in a second mode in which the modulator supplies a second type of supply voltage to the power amplifier based on the confirmation of the positioning operation. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to control the modulator to operate in the first mode based on the cessation of the positioning operation.

[0005] According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device may include controlling a modulator of the electronic device to operate in a first mode in which the modulator supplies a first type of supply voltage to a power amplifier of the electronic device. The method may include maintaining the first mode of the modulator based on a determination that a positioning operation performed through a receiver of the electronic device is not confirmed. The method may include controlling the modulator to operate in a second mode in which the modulator supplies a second type of supply voltage to the power amplifier based on a determination that the positioning operation is confirmed. The method may include controlling the modulator to operate in the first mode based on a cessation of the positioning operation.

[0006] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing instructions may be provided which, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor of an electronic device, cause the electronic device to perform at least one operation. The at least one operation may include controlling a modulator of the electronic device to operate in a first mode in which the modulator supplies a first type of supply voltage to a power amplifier of the electronic device. The at least one operation may include maintaining the first mode of the modulator based on a non-confirmation of a positioning operation performed through a receiver of the electronic device. The at least one operation may include controlling the modulator to operate in a second mode in which the modulator supplies a second type of supply voltage to the power amplifier based on a confirmation of the positioning operation. The at least one operation may include controlling the modulator to operate in the first mode based on a cessation of the positioning operation.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment, according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 2A is a block diagram of an electronic device for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication, according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2b is a block diagram of an electronic device for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication, according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device including a power amplifier, according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 4A is a diagram for explaining an operation mode according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 4b is a drawing for explaining an operation mode according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 4c is a drawing for explaining an operation mode according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 5A is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 5b is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a frequency band according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

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

[0024] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with the electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0025] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0026] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0027] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0028] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0029] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0030] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0031] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0032] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0033] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0034] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0035] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0036] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0037] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0038] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0039] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0040] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0041] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0042] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0043] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0044] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0045] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0046] FIG. 2A is a block diagram (200) of an electronic device (101) for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication according to one embodiment. FIG. 2B is a block diagram (200) of an electronic device (101) for supporting legacy network communication and 5G network communication according to one embodiment.

[0047] Referring to FIG. 2A, the electronic device (101) may include a first communication processor (212), a second communication processor (214), a first radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) (222), a second RFIC (224), a third RFIC (226), a fourth RFIC (228), a first radio frequency front end (RFFE) (232), a second RFFE (234), a first antenna module (242), a second antenna module (244), a third antenna module (246), and antennas (248). The electronic device (101) may further include a processor (120) and a memory (130). The second network (199) may include a first cellular network (292) and a second cellular network (294). According to another embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include at least one of the components described in FIG. 1, and the second network (199) may further include at least one other network. According to one embodiment, the first communication processor (212), the second communication processor (214), the first RFIC (222), the second RFIC (224), the fourth RFIC (228), the first RFFE (232), and the second RFFE (234) may form at least a portion of the wireless communication module (192). According to another embodiment, the fourth RFIC (228) may be omitted or may be included as a part of the third RFIC (226).

[0048] The first communication processor (212) may establish a communication channel in a band to be used for wireless communication with the first cellular network (292), and may support legacy network communication through the established communication channel. In one embodiment, the first cellular network may be a legacy network including a second generation (2G), 3G, 4G, or long term evolution (LTE) network. The second communication processor (214) may establish a communication channel corresponding to a designated band (e.g., about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) among the bands to be used for wireless communication with the second cellular network (294), and may support 5G network communication through the established communication channel. In one embodiment, the second cellular network (294) may be a 5G network defined by the 3GPP. Additionally, according to one embodiment, the first communication processor (212) or the second communication processor (214) may support establishment of a communication channel corresponding to another designated band (e.g., about 6 GHz or less) among the bands to be used for wireless communication with the second cellular network (294), and 5G network communication through the established communication channel.

[0049] The first communication processor (212) can transmit and receive data with the second communication processor (214). For example, data classified as being transmitted via the second cellular network (294) may be changed to be transmitted via the first cellular network (292). In this case, the first communication processor (212) can receive the transmission data from the second communication processor (214). For example, the first communication processor (212) can transmit and receive data with the second communication processor (214) via the processor-to-processor interface (213). The above interprocessor interface (213) may be implemented as, for example, a universal asynchronous receiver / transmitter (UART) (e.g., HS-UART (high speed-UART) or PCIe (peripheral component interconnect bus express) interface), but there is no limitation on its type. Alternatively, the first communication processor (212) and the second communication processor (214) may exchange control information and packet data information using, for example, a shared memory. The first communication processor (212) may transmit and receive various information, such as sensing information, information on output intensity, and resource block (RB) allocation information, with the second communication processor (214).

[0050] Depending on the implementation, the first communication processor (212) may not be directly connected to the second communication processor (214). In this case, the first communication processor (212) may transmit and receive data with the second communication processor (214) through the processor (120) (e.g., application processor). For example, the first communication processor (212) and the second communication processor (214) may transmit and receive data with the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) through an HS-UART interface or a PCIe interface, but there is no limitation on the type of interface. Alternatively, the first communication processor (212) and the second communication processor (214) may exchange control information and packet data information with the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) using shared memory.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the first communication processor (212) and the second communication processor (214) may be implemented in a single chip or a single package. According to one embodiment, the first communication processor (212) or the second communication processor (214) may be formed in a single chip or a single package with the processor (120), the auxiliary processor (123), or the communication module (190). For example, as shown in FIG. 2B, the integrated communication processor (260) may support functions for communicating with both the first cellular network (292) and the second cellular network (294).

[0052] As described above, at least one of the processor (120), the first communication processor (212), the second communication processor (214), or the integrated communication processor (260) may be implemented as a single chip or a single package. In this case, the single chip or single package may include a memory (or storage means) that stores instructions that cause the performance of at least some of the operations performed according to one embodiment, and a processing circuit (or, the name thereof is not limited, such as an arithmetic circuit) for executing the instructions.

[0053] The first RFIC (222) may, upon transmission, convert a baseband signal generated by the first communication processor (212) into a radio frequency (RF) signal of about 700 MHz to about 3 GHz used in the first cellular network (292) (e.g., a legacy network). Upon reception, the RF signal may be acquired from the first cellular network (292) (e.g., a legacy network) via an antenna (e.g., the first antenna module (242)) and preprocessed via an RFFE (e.g., the first RFFE (232)). The first RFIC (222) may convert the preprocessed RF signal into a baseband signal so that it may be processed by the first communication processor (212).

[0054] The second RFIC (224) may, upon transmission, convert a baseband signal generated by the first communication processor (212) or the second communication processor (214) into an RF signal (hereinafter, a 5G Sub6 RF signal) of a Sub6 band (e.g., about 6 GHz or less) used in the second cellular network (294) (e.g., a 5G network). Upon reception, the 5G Sub6 RF signal may be acquired from the second cellular network (294) (e.g., a 5G network) via an antenna (e.g., the second antenna module (244)) and preprocessed via an RFFE (e.g., the second RFFE (234)). The second RFIC (224) may convert the preprocessed 5G Sub6 RF signal into a baseband signal so that the preprocessed 5G Sub6 RF signal may be processed by a corresponding communication processor among the first communication processor (212) or the second communication processor (214).

[0055] The third RFIC (226) can convert the baseband signal generated by the second communication processor (214) into an RF signal (hereinafter, 5G Above6 RF signal) of a 5G Above6 band (e.g., about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) to be used in the second cellular network (294) (e.g., 5G network). Upon reception, the 5G Above6 RF signal can be acquired from the second cellular network (294) (e.g., 5G network) through an antenna (e.g., antenna (248)) and preprocessed through the third RFFE (236). The third RFIC (226) can convert the preprocessed 5G Above6 RF signal into a baseband signal so that it can be processed by the second communication processor (214). According to one embodiment, the third RFFE (236) can be formed as a part of the third RFIC (226).

[0056] The electronic device (101) may, according to one embodiment, include a fourth RFIC (228) separately from or at least as a part of the third RFIC (226). In this case, the fourth RFIC (228) may convert a baseband signal generated by the second communication processor (214) into an RF signal (hereinafter, referred to as an IF signal) of an intermediate frequency band (e.g., about 9 GHz to about 11 GHz) and then transmit the IF signal to the third RFIC (226). The third RFIC (226) may convert the IF signal into a 5G Above6 RF signal. Upon reception, the 5G Above6 RF signal may be received from the second cellular network (294) (e.g., a 5G network) via an antenna (e.g., antenna (248)) and converted into an IF signal by the third RFIC (226). The fourth RFIC (228) can convert the IF signal into a baseband signal so that the second communication processor (214) can process it.

[0057] According to one embodiment, the first RFIC (222) and the second RFIC (224) may be implemented as a single chip or at least a portion of a single package. According to one embodiment, when the first RFIC (222) and the second RFIC (224) in FIG. 2A or FIG. 2B are implemented as a single chip or a single package, they may be implemented as an integrated RFIC. In this case, the integrated RFIC may be connected to the first RFFE (232) and the second RFFE (234) to convert a baseband signal into a signal in a band supported by the first RFFE (232) and / or the second RFFE (234), and transmit the converted signal to one of the first RFFE (232) and the second RFFE (234). According to one embodiment, the first RFFE (232) and the second RFFE (234) may be implemented as at least a portion of a single chip or a single package. According to an example, at least one antenna module among the first antenna module (242) or the second antenna module (244) can be omitted or combined with another antenna module to process RF signals of a corresponding plurality of bands.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the third RFIC (226) and the antenna (248) may be disposed on the same substrate to form a third antenna module (246). For example, the wireless communication module (192) or the processor (120) may be disposed on the first substrate (e.g., the main PCB). In this case, the third RFIC (226) may be disposed on a portion (e.g., the bottom surface) of a second substrate (e.g., the sub PCB) separate from the first substrate, and the antenna (248) may be disposed on another portion (e.g., the top surface) to form the third antenna module (246). By disposing the third RFIC (226) and the antenna (248) on the same substrate, it is possible to reduce the length of the transmission line therebetween. This can reduce, for example, the loss (e.g., attenuation) of signals in a high-frequency band (e.g., about 6 GHz to about 60 GHz) used in 5G network communications by the transmission line. Due to this, the electronic device (101) can improve the quality or speed of communication with the second network (294) (e.g., 5G network).

[0059] According to an example, the antenna (248) may be formed as an antenna array including a plurality of antenna elements that may be used for beamforming. In this case, the third RFIC (226) may include a plurality of phase shifters (238) corresponding to the plurality of antenna elements, for example, as part of the third RFFE (236). During transmission, each of the plurality of phase shifters (238) may shift the phase of a 5G Above6 RF signal to be transmitted to an external source (e.g., a base station of a 5G network) of the electronic device (101) via its corresponding antenna element. During reception, each of the plurality of phase shifters (238) may shift the phase of a 5G Above6 RF signal received from the external source via its corresponding antenna element to the same or substantially the same phase. This enables transmission or reception via beamforming between the electronic device (101) and the external source.

[0060] The second cellular network (294) (e.g., a 5G network) may operate independently (e.g., Stand-Alone (SA)) or in connection with (e.g., Non-Stand Alone (NSA)) the first cellular network (292) (e.g., a legacy network). For example, the 5G network may only have an access network (e.g., a 5G radio access network (RAN) or next generation RAN (NG RAN)) and no core network (e.g., next generation core (NGC)). In this case, the electronic device (101) may access an external network (e.g., the Internet) under the control of the core network (e.g., evolved packed core (EPC)) of the legacy network after accessing the access network of the 5G network. Protocol information for communication with a legacy network (e.g., LTE protocol information) or protocol information for communication with a 5G network (e.g., New Radio (NR) protocol information) may be stored in the memory (230) and accessed by other components (e.g., the processor (120), the first communication processor (212), or the second communication processor (214)).

[0061] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) including a power amplifier (380), according to one embodiment. The embodiment of FIG. 3 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C. FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C are diagrams for explaining an operating mode, according to one embodiment.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a power amplifier (380), a modulator (350), or a capacitor (361).

[0063] According to one embodiment, a communication processor (e.g., at least one of the first communication processor (212), the second communication processor (214), or the unified communication processor (260)) can provide a baseband signal for transmission to an RFIC (e.g., at least one of the first RFIC (222), the second RFIC (224), the third RFIC (226), or the fourth RFIC (228)). Alternatively, the communication processor (e.g., at least one of the first communication processor (212), the second communication processor (214), or the unified communication processor (260)) can receive and process a baseband signal for reception from an RFIC (e.g., at least one of the first RFIC (222), the second RFIC (224), the third RFIC (226), or the fourth RFIC (228)).

[0064] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may execute a calling application. The processor (120) may perform a call based on the calling application. For example, the processor (120) may perform an outgoing call based on a call request from a user (e.g., selection of an icon for a calling request, or a voice command, but is not limited thereto), or may perform an incoming call based on a response request for an incoming call (e.g., selection of an icon for receiving, or a voice command, but is not limited thereto). For example, the processor (120) may perform a call based on an application that provides at least one calling function (e.g., a server-client based application), in addition to a calling application (e.g., an Internet protocol multimedia subsystem (IMS) based application), and those skilled in the art will understand that there is no limitation on the type of the application.

[0065] For example, the processor (120) can output voice for a call through a receiver. The receiver can be a device for outputting voice, and there is no limitation on the receiver. The receiver can be placed so as to be in contact with (or adjacent to) the user's ear, for example, when the user holds the electronic device (101), but there is no limitation on the placement location. For example, the processor (120) can set the receiver as a default output device for a call. For example, the processor (120) can also be set to output voice for a call through the receiver based on the fact that another accessory for voice output, for example, a wired voice output device (for example, but not limited to, a wired earphone) or a wirelessly connected voice output device (for example, but not limited to, a wireless earphone or a wireless speaker), is not operatively connected (for example, but not limited to, a physical connection or the establishment of a wireless communication channel (or connection)). For example, the processor (120) may be set to output voice for a call through the receiver based on not being set to speaker phone mode, but is not limited thereto.

[0066] According to one embodiment, an RFIC (e.g., at least one of the first RFIC (222), the second RFIC (224), the third RFIC (226), or the fourth RFIC (228)) may generate an RF signal (e.g., Sig_in of FIG. 3) corresponding to a baseband signal for transmission and provide the RF signal to a power amplifier (380). The power amplifier (380) may be included in an RFFE (e.g., at least one of the first RFFE (232), the second RFFE (234), or the third RFFE (236)). The RFFE may be configured in the form of a power amplifier module (PAM), a front end module (FEM), a power amplifier module including duplexer (PAMiD), an LNA and PAM with an integrated duplexer or diplexer (LPAMID), or a PA with an integrated low noise amplifier and filter (LPAMIF), and there is no limitation on the form of implementation thereof. Those skilled in the art will understand that the RFFE may be implemented to further include filters and / or antenna switching modules (ASMs). Meanwhile, although FIG. 3 illustrates one power amplifier (380) as being included in the electronic device (101), this is for convenience of explanation, and those skilled in the art will understand that the electronic device (101) may be implemented to include multiple power amplifiers. Meanwhile, an RFFE including an RFIC (e.g., at least one of the first RFIC (222), the second RFIC (224), the third RFIC (226), or the fourth RFIC (228)) and a power amplifier (380) may be referred to as an RF circuit.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the modulator (350) (e.g., at least one of a buck / boost converter, a buck converter, or a boost converter) can provide a supply voltage (Vcc) to the power amplifier (380) using the supplied power. For example, the modulator (350) can provide the supply voltage (Vcc) to the power amplifier (380) using power supplied from a power source (e.g., a battery (189) or an external power source). The power amplifier (380) can amplify an RF signal provided from an RFIC (e.g., at least one of the first RFIC (222), the second RFIC (224), the third RFIC (226), or the fourth RFIC (228)) using the supply voltage (Vcc). The modulator (350) can be configured to operate, for example, in an average power tracking (APT) mode. Alternatively, the modulator (350) may operate in direct mode or ET mode. When operating in ET (envelope tracking) mode, the modulator (350) may be replaced with a linear amplifier. In one example, when operating in direct mode, the supply voltage (Vcc) (401) of the power amplifier (380) may be set to a specified value, as in FIG. 4a. In direct mode, the supply voltage (401) of the specified value may be provided to the power amplifier (380) regardless of the magnitude of the transmission power per signal. In this case, the wasted power consumption may be relatively large. In another example, when operating in APT mode, the supply voltage (Vcc) (402) of the power amplifier (380) may be set (or changed) according to a specified time unit (e.g., slot (or subframe)), as in FIG. 4b.For example, in a subframe (or slot) in which the transmission power of the RF signal is set to 10 to 18 dBm, a supply voltage (Vcc) of 3 V may be supplied to the power amplifier (380), and in a subframe (or slot) in which the transmission power of the RF signal is set to 18 to 24 dBm, a supply voltage (Vcc) of 4 V may be supplied to the power amplifier (380). In another example, when operating in the ET mode, the supply voltage (Vcc) (403) of the power amplifier (380) may be set (or changed) in real time according to the magnitude of the transmission power of the RF signal, as shown in FIG. 4C. When operating in the ET mode, the modulator (350) may track the transmission power of the RF signal in real time and provide a supply voltage corresponding to an envelope of the transmission power to the power amplifier (380). The time interval of setting (or changing) the supply voltage (Vcc) in ET mode may be shorter than the time interval of setting (or changing) the supply voltage (Vcc) in APT mode. The communication processor (e.g., at least one of the first communication processor (212), the second communication processor (214), or the integrated communication processor (260)) (or the modulator) may, for example, set a value based on an I / Q signal of a baseband signal (e.g., ) can be used to determine the size of the supply voltage set in APT mode or ET mode. Although not shown, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of an envelope detector, an envelope shaper, or an amplifier, but is not limited thereto.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the modulator (350) may provide a supply voltage (Vcc) to the power amplifier (380) for transmitting an RF signal according to the APT mode. For example, the modulator (350) may include a switch. Depending on the determined magnitude of the supply voltage (Vcc), the on-duration and off-duration (or the ratio of the on-duration and off-duration) of the switch may be determined, but those skilled in the art will understand that there is no limitation on the method of controlling the magnitude of the supply voltage (Vcc) in the modulator (350). For example, when an RF signal of an ultra high band (UHB) or an operating band with a relatively wide bandwidth (e.g., B48 band, B42 band, N48 band, N41 band, N77 band, N78 band, or N79 band) is transmitted, the APT mode may be utilized, but there is no limitation. The modulator (350) can control the charge and / or discharge amount of the capacitor (361) to supply a determined supply voltage (Vcc).

[0069] FIG. 5A is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 5B is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 5A, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first antenna (540), a receiver (550), an oscillator (560), a second antenna (510), a power amplifier (PA) (520), and / or a modulator (530). As described in more detail below with reference to FIG. 5B, the electronic device (101) may utilize the first antenna (540), the receiver (550), and the oscillator (560) for operations related to satellite signals. The electronic device (101) may utilize the second antenna (510), the power amplifier (520) (e.g., the power amplifier (380) of FIG. 3), and the modulator (530) (e.g., the modulator (350) of FIG. 3) for operations related to RF signals.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the first antenna (540) may be an antenna for satellite signals. For example, the electronic device (101) may receive satellite signals (e.g., global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals) in a band of 1.1 to 1.6 GHz through the first antenna (540). For example, the electronic device (101) may receive L1, L2, or L5 signals by satellite constellation (e.g., global positioning system (GPS), global navigation satellite system (GLONASS), Beidou, Galileo) through the first antenna (540) (e.g., GNSS antenna). For example, satellite signals (e.g., GNSS signals) may include GPS (1575.42 MHz), GLONASS (1602 MHz), Beidou (1561.098 MHz), and Galileo (1575.42 MHz) for the upper L-band (L1), and may include GPS, Galileo (1176.45 MHz), GLONASS, and Beidou (1207.14 MHz) for the lower L-band (L5). Since the magnitude of a satellite signal (e.g., GNSS signal) is very weak, at a maximum level of -130 dBm relative to the ground, low-sensitivity reception performance is very important for an electronic device (101) that receives a satellite signal. As the strength of a satellite signal (e.g., C / N0 (carrier to noise ratio, dB-Hz)) becomes weaker, the accuracy of the positioning operation deteriorates. Therefore, a design is required to prevent degradation of the reception performance of satellite signals due to RF noise. A “positioning operation” may include an operation of receiving a satellite signal, an operation of demodulating a satellite signal, and / or an operation of obtaining satellite information based on a satellite signal.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the receiver (550) may be configured to demodulate a satellite signal. The electronic device (101) may demodulate the satellite signal through the receiver (550). According to one embodiment, the oscillator (560) (e.g., a crystal oscillator including an XO and a TCXO) may be configured to generate a frequency for demodulating the satellite signal. The electronic device (101) may generate a frequency for demodulating the satellite signal through the oscillator (560). The oscillator (560) has a characteristic of being vulnerable to temperature and noise. If the frequency of the oscillator (560) fluctuates due to noise or heat generation, the oscillator (560) may not be able to normally demodulate the satellite signal, which may cause problems such as position deviation.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the second antenna (510) may be an antenna for an RF signal. The electronic device (101) may transmit or receive an RF signal through the second antenna (510). The power amplifier (520) may be configured to amplify the RF signal based on a supply voltage. The electronic device (101) may amplify the RF signal through the power amplifier (520). The modulator (530) may be configured to supply a supply voltage to the power amplifier (520). The electronic device (101) may supply the supply voltage to the power amplifier (520) through the modulator (530). The modulator (530) may include a configuration for an envelope tracking (ET) mode (e.g., boost) and a configuration for an average power tracking (APT) mode (e.g., buck). The electronic device (101) can control the modulator (530) to operate in a first mode (e.g., ET mode) in which the modulator (530) supplies a first type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520). The first mode can include an ET mode in which the first type of supply voltage is controlled by tracking the transmission power of the RF signal in real time. The electronic device (101) can control the modulator (530) to operate in a second mode (e.g., APT mode) in which the modulator (530) supplies a second type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520). The second mode can include an APT mode in which the second type of supply voltage is controlled based on an average of the transmission power of the RF signal over a specified time period.

[0074] As described later in Fig. 10, when the frequency band of the RF signal is B13 and B14 of LTE (long term evolution), the second harmonic component overlaps with the GNSS band, which may deteriorate the GNSS performance. If the ET mode is applied during B13 and B14 operation, the noise component may be amplified, which may deteriorate the GNSS performance. In addition, when the ET mode is operated, the surrounding crystal (e.g., the oscillator (560)) may be affected due to the instantaneous heat generation, which may cause an issue (e.g., clock drift, which is a phenomenon in which the frequencies of the oscillator (560) are distorted due to the influence of heat or noise).

[0075] Referring to FIG. 5B, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first antenna (540), a first F / E (551) (e.g., a GNSS front / end), a receiver (550) (e.g., a GNSS receiver), an oscillator (560), a second antenna (510), a second F / E (521) (e.g., an RF front / end), a modulator (530), a transceiver (570) (e.g., an RF integrated circuit (IC)), a power supply, and / or a processor (590) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the first communication processor (212), the second communication processor (214) of FIG. 2A, and / or the integrated communication processor (260) of FIG. 2B).

[0076] In this document, when an electronic device (101) performs a specific operation, it may mean that various hardware included in the electronic device (101), for example, a processor (590) such as an MCU (micro controlling unit), an FPGA (field programmable gate array), an ASIC (application specific integrated circuit), a microprocessor, or an AP (application processor), performs the specific operation. The processor (590) may include a processing circuit. When the electronic device (101) performs a specific operation, it may mean that the processor (590) controls other hardware to perform the specific operation. The electronic device (101) performing a specific operation may mean that at least one instruction for performing the specific operation stored in a storage circuit (e.g., memory (130)) of the electronic device (101) is executed, thereby causing the processor (590) or other hardware to perform the specific operation. At least one instruction stored in the memory (130) of the electronic device (101), when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to perform at least one operation.

[0077] In one embodiment, the first F / E (551) may include an amplifier for amplifying a received satellite signal and a filter for filtering frequency components. The first F / E (551) may receive power from a power supply (580). The electronic device (101) may provide an enable signal from a receiver (550) (e.g., a GNSS receiver) to the first F / E (551).

[0078] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine a pseudo range between a satellite and the electronic device (101) through a receiver (550) (e.g., a GNSS receiver). The electronic device (101) can provide navigation data (e.g., Ephemeris, Almanac) from the receiver (550) to the processor (590). The electronic device (101) can measure the reception sensitivity of a satellite signal (e.g., a GNSS signal) through a carrier to noise ratio (C / N0).

[0079] According to one embodiment, the second F / E (521) may include a power amplifier (520) for amplifying an RF signal, a filter, a switch, and / or a matching circuit. Although FIG. 5B illustrates that the RF front / end, the RF antenna, and the modulator of the electronic device (101) are each one (e.g., the second F / E (521), the second antenna (510), and the modulator (530)), this is for convenience of explanation, and the electronic device (101) may include an antenna (e.g., the second antenna (510)), an F / E (e.g., the second F / E (521)), and a modulator (e.g., the modulator (530)) for each frequency (e.g., mid & high band and low band).

[0080] According to one embodiment, a transceiver (570) (e.g., an RF integrated circuit (IC)) may provide a fundamental signal to a power amplifier (520). The power amplifier (520) may amplify the fundamental signal provided from the transceiver (570) based on a supply voltage provided to the modulator (530). The amplified signal may be transmitted externally via a second antenna (510). The transceiver (570) may include a digital to analog converter (DAC) configured to modulate a digital signal into an analog signal and an analog to digital converter (ADC) configured to demodulate a received analog signal into a digital signal. The electronic device (101) may modulate and demodulate a signal via the transceiver (570). The electronic device (101) can control the operation of the F / E (e.g., the second F / E (521)) through the transceiver (570) according to a communication standard (e.g., a communication standard including 5G, 4G, and 3G communication standards). The electronic device (101) can provide RF-related information of the electronic device (101) from the transceiver (570) to the processor (590). The electronic device (101) can provide GNSS-related information of the electronic device (101) from the processor (590) to the transceiver (570).

[0081] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide power to components of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a receiver (550), a transceiver (570), a processor (590), a first F / E (551), a second F / E (521), a modulator (530), and / or an oscillator (560)) via a power supply (580). The processor (590) may control the power supply (580).

[0082] According to one embodiment, the processor (590) of the electronic device (101) may generate data (e.g., signals) for communication. The processor (590) of the electronic device (101) may control the receiver (550) and the transceiver (570). The processor (590) of the electronic device (101) may detect a positioning operation (e.g., GNSS operation). The processor (590) of the electronic device (101) may provide information about the positioning operation (e.g., GNSS operation) to the transceiver (570). The transceiver (570) may change the mode (e.g., ET mode or APT mode) of the modulator (530) based on the information about the positioning operation (e.g., GNSS operation) provided from the processor (590). A signal for changing the mode (e.g., ET mode or APT mode) of the modulator (530) may be provided directly from the processor (590) to the modulator (530). A signal for changing the mode (e.g., ET mode or APT mode) of the modulator (530) may be provided directly from the receiver (550) to the modulator (530).

[0083] According to one embodiment, the processor (590) of the electronic device (101) may detect a degradation in the performance of a positioning operation (e.g., a GNSS operation). If the position of the electronic device (101) due to the positioning operation after the operation of the ET mode during RF communication deviates by a set distance (e.g., 30 m) or more compared to the existing one or a signal loss phenomenon occurs, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (590)) may provide information to the transceiver (570) so that the modulator (530) operates in the APT mode. The electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (590)) may provide information to the transceiver (570) so as to reduce the maximum transmission power of the power amplifier (520) based on detecting a degradation in the performance of the positioning operation (e.g., a GNSS operation). A signal for reducing the maximum transmission power of the power amplifier (520) may also be directly provided from the processor (590) to the power amplifier (520). A signal for reducing the maximum transmission power of the power amplifier (520) may be directly provided from the receiver (550) to the power amplifier (520). The electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (590)) may avoid using a resource block (RB) that affects the positioning operation during B13 or B14 operation of LTE. The electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (590)) may also adjust the level to lower the transmission power of the RF signal during envelope tracking by determining the current electric field level based on the satellite information confirmed through the receiver (550).

[0084] The operations of the electronic device (101) can be described in detail with reference to the embodiments described above (e.g., the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 5B) and the embodiments described below (e.g., the embodiments of FIGS. 6 to 12). Although each embodiment is disclosed in a separate drawing and a separate paragraph, this is merely for convenience of explanation, and at least some of the embodiments described above and at least some of the embodiments described below can be applied together. At least some of the embodiments described above and at least some of the embodiments described below may be omitted.

[0085] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0086] At least some of the operations of FIG. 6 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 6 may be changed. Operations other than the operations of FIG. 6 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 6.

[0087] Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 601, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in a first mode in which the modulator (530) supplies a first type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520). For example, the first mode may include an envelope tracking (ET) mode in which the first type of supply voltage is controlled by tracking the transmission power of an RF signal in real time.

[0088] In operation 603, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine whether a positioning operation is performed while the modulator (530) operates in the first mode. The “positioning operation” may include an operation of receiving a satellite signal, an operation of demodulating a satellite signal, and / or an operation of acquiring satellite information based on a satellite signal.

[0089] In operation 605, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain the first mode (e.g., ET mode) of the modulator (530) based on the location positioning operation performed via the receiver (550) being not confirmed.

[0090] In operation 607, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can control the modulator (530) to operate in a second mode in which the modulator (530) supplies a second type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520) based on the confirmation of a positioning operation while the modulator (530) operates in the first mode. For example, the second mode can include an average power tracking (APT) mode in which the second type of supply voltage is controlled based on an average of the transmit power of the RF signal over a specified period of time.

[0091] In operation 609, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine whether the positioning operation has been interrupted. In operation 611, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain the second mode (e.g., APT mode) of the modulator (530) based on whether the positioning operation is continuously performed. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in the first mode (e.g., ET mode) based on the interruption of the positioning operation.

[0092] FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0093] At least some of the operations of FIG. 7 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 7 may be changed. Operations other than those of FIG. 7 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 7.

[0094] Referring to FIG. 7, in operation 701, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in a first mode (e.g., ET mode) in which the modulator (530) supplies a first type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520). Operation 701 may be understood with reference to the description of operation 601 of FIG. 6.

[0095] In operation 703, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether a positioning operation is performed while the modulator (530) operates in a first mode (e.g., ET mode). Operation 703 can be understood with reference to the description of operation 603 of FIG. 6.

[0096] In operation 705, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain the first mode (e.g., ET mode) of the modulator (530) based on the location determination operation performed via the receiver (550) not being confirmed. Operation 705 may be understood with reference to the description of operation 605 of FIG. 6.

[0097] In operation 707, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine whether the operating state of the positioning operation satisfies the target condition. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine that the operating state of the positioning operation does not satisfy the target condition based on the determination that the current position of the electronic device (101) differs from the previous position of the electronic device (101) by a set distance or more. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine that the operating state of the positioning operation does not satisfy the target condition based on the occurrence of a signal loss phenomenon. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine that the operating state of the positioning operation does not satisfy the target condition based on the fact that the position of the electronic device (101) is not fixed within a certain range. Those skilled in the art will understand that there is no limitation on the target condition of the operating state of the positioning operation. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can maintain the first mode (e.g., ET mode) of the modulator (530) based on whether the operating state of the positioning operation satisfies the target condition.

[0098] In operation 709, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in a second mode (e.g., APT mode) in which the modulator (530) supplies a second type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520) based on the operating state of the positioning operation not satisfying the target condition.

[0099] In operation 711, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine whether the positioning operation is interrupted. In operation 713, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain the second mode (e.g., APT mode) of the modulator (530) based on whether the positioning operation is continuously performed. The electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in the first mode (e.g., ET mode) based on whether the positioning operation is continuously performed and whether the operation state of the positioning operation satisfies the target condition. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in the first mode (e.g., ET mode) based on whether the positioning operation is interrupted.

[0100] FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0101] At least some of the operations of FIG. 8 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 8 may be changed. Operations other than those of FIG. 8 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 8.

[0102] Referring to FIG. 8, in operation 801, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in a first mode (e.g., ET mode) in which the modulator (530) supplies a first type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520). Operation 801 may be understood with reference to the description of operation 601 of FIG. 6.

[0103] In operation 803, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether a positioning operation is performed while the modulator (530) operates in a first mode (e.g., ET mode). Operation 803 can be understood with reference to the description of operation 603 of FIG. 6.

[0104] In operation 805, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain the first mode (e.g., ET mode) of the modulator (530) based on the location determination operation performed via the receiver (550) not being confirmed. Operation 805 may be understood with reference to the description of operation 605 of FIG. 6.

[0105] In operation 807, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the operational state of the positioning operation satisfies the target condition. Operation 807 can be understood with reference to the description of operation 707 of FIG. 7. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can maintain the first mode (e.g., ET mode) of the modulator (530) based on whether the operational state of the positioning operation satisfies the target condition.

[0106] Action 807 can be omitted.

[0107] In operation 809, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the power amplifier (520) to lower the transmission strength of the RF signal amplified by the power amplifier (520) while maintaining the first mode (e.g., ET mode) of the modulator (530) based on determining that the positioning operation is operating in the first mode (e.g., ET mode) (e.g., operation 803) and / or determining that the operating state of the positioning operation does not satisfy the target condition (e.g., operation 807). As the transmission strength of the RF signal is lowered, harmonic components of the RF signal that act as noise to other systems (e.g., positioning operation) may be reduced.

[0108] In operation 811, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the positioning operation has been stopped.

[0109] In operation 813, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can maintain the transmission strength of the RF signal based on the continued performance of the positioning operation.

[0110] In operation 815, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the power amplifier (520) to restore the transmission strength of the RF signal amplified by the power amplifier (520) based on the cessation of the positioning operation.

[0111] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the mode of the modulator (530) based on the transmission power of the RF signal. For example, the electronic device (101) may check the transmission power of the RF signal while the modulator (530) operates in a first mode (e.g., ET mode). The electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in a second mode (e.g., APT mode) in which the modulator (530) supplies a second type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520) based on the transmission power of the RF signal being equal to or greater than a set value (e.g., 20 dbm) while the modulator (530) operates in the first mode (e.g., ET mode). The electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in the first mode (e.g., ET mode) based on the cessation of the positioning operation.

[0112] FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a frequency band according to one embodiment.

[0113] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, in the case of LTE (long term evolution) B13 and B14, the second harmonic component of the RF signal overlaps with the GNSS frequency band, and an embodiment using an LTE RB (resource block) that does not overlap with the GNSS frequency band can be described.

[0114] At least some of the operations of FIG. 9 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 9 may be changed. Operations other than those of FIG. 9 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 9.

[0115] Referring to FIG. 9, in operation 901, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine that the frequency band of the RF signal is a first band or a second band. Referring to FIG. 10, for example, the first band may include a frequency band corresponding to LTE B13 including frequencies between 777 MHz and 787 MHz, and the second band may include a frequency band corresponding to LTE B14 including frequencies between 788 MHz and 798 MHz.

[0116] In operation 903, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in a first mode (e.g., ET mode) in which the modulator (530) supplies a first type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520). Operation 903 may be understood with reference to the description of operation 601 of FIG. 6.

[0117] In operation 905, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether to perform a positioning operation while the modulator (530) operates in a first mode (e.g., ET mode) and the frequency band of the RF signal is a first band (e.g., LTE B13) or a second band (e.g., LTE B14). Operation 905 can be understood with reference to the description of operation 603 of FIG. 6.

[0118] In operation 907, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain the first mode (e.g., ET mode) of the modulator (530) based on the location determination operation performed via the receiver (550) not being confirmed. Operation 907 may be understood with reference to the description of operation 605 of FIG. 6.

[0119] In operation 909, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine whether the operating state of the positioning operation satisfies the target condition while the modulator (530) operates in the first mode (e.g., ET mode) and the frequency band of the RF signal is the first band (e.g., LTE B13) or the second band (e.g., LTE B14). Operation 909 may be understood with reference to the description of operation 707 of FIG. 7. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain the first mode (e.g., ET mode) of the modulator (530) based on whether the operating state of the positioning operation satisfies the target condition.

[0120] Action 909 may be omitted.

[0121] In operation 911, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the power amplifier (520) such that the frequency band of the RF signal amplified in the power amplifier (520) is included in a first portion of the first band or a second portion of the second band based on determining (e.g., operation 905) that the positioning operation is performed while the modulator (530) is operating in a first mode (e.g., ET mode) and the frequency band of the RF signal is a first band (e.g., LTE B13) or a second band (e.g., LTE B14) and / or determining that the operating state of the positioning operation does not satisfy the target condition (e.g., operation 909). Referring to FIG. 10 , for example, the first portion of the first band (e.g., LTE B13) may include a portion including frequencies between 777.5 MHz and 783.98 MHz. For example, a second portion of a second band (e.g., LTE B14) may include a portion comprising frequencies between 791.2 MHz and 797.5 MHz.

[0122] In operation 913, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the positioning operation has been stopped.

[0123] In operation 915, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can maintain the frequency band of the RF signal based on the continued performance of the positioning operation.

[0124] In operation 917, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the power amplifier (520) to restore the frequency band of the RF signal amplified by the power amplifier (520) based on the cessation of the positioning operation.

[0125] FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0126] Referring to FIG. 11, an embodiment of selecting ET mode or APT mode based on C / N0 of a satellite signal can be described.

[0127] At least some of the operations of FIG. 11 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 11 may be changed. Operations other than those of FIG. 11 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 11.

[0128] Referring to FIG. 11, in operation 1101, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine that the frequency band of the RF signal is a first band or a second band. Referring to FIG. 10, for example, the first band may include a frequency band corresponding to LTE B13 including frequencies between 777 MHz and 787 MHz, and the second band may include a frequency band corresponding to LTE B14 including frequencies between 788 MHz and 798 MHz. Operation 1101 may be understood with reference to the description of operation 901 of FIG. 9.

[0129] In operation 1103, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in a first mode (e.g., ET mode) in which the modulator (530) supplies a first type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520). Operation 1103 may be understood with reference to the description of operation 601 of FIG. 6.

[0130] In operation 1105, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether to perform a positioning operation while the modulator (530) operates in a first mode (e.g., ET mode) and the frequency band of the RF signal is a first band (e.g., LTE B13) or a second band (e.g., LTE B14). Operation 1105 can be understood with reference to the description of operation 603 of FIG. 6.

[0131] In operation 1107, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain the first mode (e.g., ET mode) of the modulator (530) based on the location determination operation performed via the receiver (550) not being confirmed. Operation 1107 may be understood with reference to the description of operation 605 of FIG. 6.

[0132] In operation 1109, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check the reception strength of the satellite signal while the modulator (530) operates in the first mode (e.g., ET mode) and the frequency band of the RF signal is the first band (e.g., LTE B13) or the second band (e.g., LTE B14). The electronic device (101) can determine the average C / N0 level of the satellite signals received by the receiver (550). The electronic device (101) can compare the reception strength of the satellite signal (e.g., average C / N0) with a reference value (e.g., 35 dB). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can maintain the first mode (e.g., ET mode) of the modulator (530) based on the reception strength of the satellite signal (e.g., average C / N0) being greater than or equal to the reference value (e.g., 35 dB).

[0133] In operation 1111, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in a second mode (e.g., APT mode) in which the modulator (530) supplies a second type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520) based on the fact that the modulator (530) operates in a first mode (e.g., ET mode) and the reception strength (e.g., average C / N0) of the satellite signal is less than a reference value (e.g., 35 dB) while the frequency band of the RF signal is the first band (e.g., LTE B13) or the second band (e.g., LTE B14).

[0134] In operation 1113, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine whether the positioning operation is interrupted. In operation 1115, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain the second mode (e.g., APT mode) of the modulator (530) based on whether the positioning operation is continuously performed. The electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in the first mode (e.g., ET mode) based on whether the positioning operation is continuously performed and the reception strength of the satellite signal (e.g., average C / N0) is greater than or equal to a reference value (e.g., 35 dB). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in the first mode (e.g., ET mode) based on whether the positioning operation is interrupted.

[0135] FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0136] At least some of the operations of FIG. 12 may be omitted. The order of the operations of FIG. 12 may be changed. Operations other than those of FIG. 12 may be performed before, during, or after the operations of FIG. 12.

[0137] Referring to FIG. 12, in operation 1201, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in a first mode (e.g., ET mode) in which the modulator (530) supplies a first type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520).

[0138] In operation 1203, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify a learned location. For example, based on the on-device artificial intelligence (AI) of the electronic device (101) and / or the server AI of the server (108) communicating with the electronic device (101), information about a first location related to the electronic device (101) and / or information about a second location related to another electronic device (104) may be identified. The first location or the second location may include a location where an issue occurred in the accuracy of the positioning operation, a location where communication was performed using the first band (e.g., LTE B13) and / or the second band (e.g., LTE B14), or a location where the reception strength of a satellite signal was identified as being below a reference value (e.g., 35 dB). For example, the on-device AI of the electronic device (101) can perform learning with reference to the history of the electronic device (101) about a place where a problem occurred in the accuracy of the positioning operation, a place where communication was performed with the first band (e.g., LTE B13) and / or the second band (e.g., LTE B14), or a place where the reception strength of a satellite signal was confirmed to be less than a reference value (e.g., 35 dB). For example, the server AI of the server (108) can perform learning with reference to the history of the electronic device (101) and / or the history of another electronic device (104) about a place where a problem occurred in the accuracy of the positioning operation, a place where communication was performed with the first band (e.g., LTE B13) and / or the second band (e.g., LTE B14), or a place where the reception strength of a satellite signal was confirmed to be less than a reference value (e.g., 35 dB).The electronic device (101) can identify a learned location (e.g., a location where a problem occurred in the accuracy of a positioning operation, a location where communication was performed using a first band (e.g., LTE B13) and / or a second band (e.g., LTE B14), or a location where the reception strength of a satellite signal was determined to be less than a reference value (e.g., 35 dB)) based on the learning result of the on-device AI of the electronic device (101) and / or the learning result of the server AI of the server (108).

[0139] In operation 1205, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine the location of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) can determine the location of the electronic device (101) through a location determination operation. The location determination operation may include an operation of receiving a satellite signal, an operation of demodulating a satellite signal, and / or an operation of obtaining satellite information based on a satellite signal. The location determination operation may include an operation of receiving information about the location of the electronic device (101) through a communication signal other than a satellite signal.

[0140] In operation 1207, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine whether the electronic device (101) is located at a learned location (e.g., the learned location of operation 1203).

[0141] In operation 1209, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain the first mode (e.g., ET mode) of the modulator (530) based on the electronic device (101) not being located at a learned location (e.g., a learned location of operation 1203).

[0142] In operation 1211, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the modulator (530) to operate in a second mode (e.g., APT mode) based on determining that the electronic device (101) is located at a learned location (e.g., the first location or the second location of operation 1203) while the modulator (530) operates in a first mode (e.g., ET mode).

[0143] Electronic devices (101) can provide location-based services and applications. For example, there is a navigation application that provides directions to a destination while driving. When using navigation, accurate location information must be provided to quickly find the way and prevent accidents. In this case, the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 12 can be utilized.

[0144] A user carrying an electronic device (101) may use a positioning operation (e.g., GNSS) when collecting exercise information during running, cycling, or mountain trekking. If an incorrect location is recorded due to the use of ET mode, errors may occur in calculating the distance, time, or calories exercised. In this case, the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 12 may be utilized.

[0145] Furthermore, in location-based virtual reality games, users can actually move based on the location displayed in the game. Accurate location information is essential, as any deviation from the intended location can lead to problems not only in game play but also in danger of falls or car accidents. In this case, the embodiments of FIGS. 1 through 12 can be utilized.

[0146] In situations where real-time map and information downloading is required, the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 12 can be utilized so that GNSS positioning is not affected by noise and heat generation issues due to ET mode, since RF data communication is performed simultaneously with positioning operation.

[0147] In an emergency, when a user calls a police station or a fire station through an electronic device (101) and transmits the user's location information, data communication through RF transmission and reception and a process of calculating and transmitting the exact location from a GNSS receiver (e.g., 550) can occur simultaneously. In this case, when RF communication and GNSS positioning are performed simultaneously, if the ET mode of the modulator (530) operates, it may lead to inaccurate positioning. In an emergency, when human lives are at stake, if a position error occurs, it may lead to a big problem, so the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 12 can be utilized to prevent the GNSS performance from deteriorating.

[0148] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can be implemented as a smart phone, a tablet, a head mounted display (HMD), smart glasses, a smart ring, an AI pin, a digital camera, a laptop, a smart watch, and a TV, and there is no limitation on the type of the electronic device (101).

[0149] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described herein may be applied interchangeably, within the scope of their applicability. For example, those skilled in the art will appreciate that at least some operations of one embodiment described herein may be omitted and applied, or at least some operations of one embodiment may be applied in conjunction.

[0150] The technical tasks to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical tasks mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those with ordinary skill in the technical field to which this document pertains from the description below.

[0151] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0152] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (101) may include a first antenna (540) for a satellite signal, a receiver (550) configured to demodulate the satellite signal, a second antenna (510) for a radio frequency (RF) signal, a power amplifier (520) configured to amplify the RF signal based on a supply voltage, a modulator (530) configured to supply the supply voltage to the power amplifier (520), at least one processor (590) including a processing circuit, and a memory (130) storing instructions. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the modulator (530) to operate in a first mode in which the modulator (530) supplies a first type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to maintain the first mode of the modulator (530) based on the determination that the positioning operation performed via the receiver (550) is not confirmed. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the modulator (530) to operate in a second mode in which the modulator (530) supplies a second type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520) based on the determination that the positioning operation is confirmed. The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the modulator (530) to operate in the first mode based on the cessation of the positioning operation.

[0153] In one embodiment, the first mode may include an envelope tracking (ET) mode in which the first type of supply voltage is controlled by tracking the transmission power of the RF signal in real time. The second mode may include an average power tracking (APT) mode in which the second type of supply voltage is controlled based on an average of the transmission power of the RF signal over a specified period of time.

[0154] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to determine the positioning operation while the modulator (530) operates in the ET mode. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to maintain the ET mode of the modulator (530) based on an operational state of the positioning operation satisfying a target condition. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the modulator (530) to operate in the APT mode based on an operational state of the positioning operation not satisfying the target condition. The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the modulator (530) to operate in the ET mode based on the cessation of the positioning operation.

[0155] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the power amplifier (520) to lower the transmission strength of the RF signal amplified by the power amplifier (520) while maintaining the ET mode of the modulator (530) based on determining that the positioning operation is performed while the modulator (530) is operating in the ET mode and / or determining that an operational state of the positioning operation does not satisfy a target condition. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the power amplifier (520) to restore the transmission strength of the RF signal amplified by the power amplifier (520) based on a cessation of the positioning operation.

[0156] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the power amplifier (520) such that the frequency band of the RF signal amplified in the power amplifier (520) is included in a first portion of the first band or a second portion of the second band based on determining that the positioning operation is performed while the modulator (530) operates in the ET mode and the frequency band of the RF signal is a first band or a second band and / or determining that the operating state of the positioning operation does not satisfy a target condition. The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the power amplifier (520) to restore the frequency band of the RF signal amplified by the power amplifier (520) based on the cessation of the positioning operation.

[0157] In one embodiment, the first band may include a frequency band corresponding to LTE (long term evolution) B13, including frequencies between 777 MHz and 787 MHz. The first portion of the first band may include a portion including frequencies between 777.5 MHz and 783.98 MHz. The second band may include a frequency band corresponding to LTE B14, including frequencies between 788 MHz and 798 MHz. The second portion of the second band may include a portion including frequencies between 791.2 MHz and 797.5 MHz.

[0158] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the modulator (530) to operate in the APT mode based on a reception strength of the satellite signal being less than a reference value while the modulator (530) operates in the ET mode and the frequency band of the RF signal is the first band or the second band. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the modulator (530) to operate in the ET mode based on a cessation of the positioning operation.

[0159] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to determine, based on an on-device artificial intelligence (AI) of the electronic device (101) and / or a server AI of a server communicating with the electronic device (101), information about a first location associated with the electronic device (101) and / or information about a second location associated with another electronic device (101). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to control the modulator (530) in an APT mode based on determining that the electronic device (101) is located at the first location or the second location while the modulator (530) operates in the ET mode. The first location or the second location may include a location where a problem occurred in the accuracy of the positioning operation, a location where communication was performed using the first band and / or the second band, or a location where the reception strength of the satellite signal was confirmed to be below the reference value.

[0160] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), may cause the electronic device (101) to determine that the operating state of the positioning operation does not satisfy the target condition based on determining that the current position of the electronic device (101) differs from the previous position of the electronic device (101) by a set distance or more.

[0161] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a transceiver (570) including a Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) configured to modulate a digital signal into an analog signal and an Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) configured to demodulate a received analog signal into a digital signal. The transceiver (570) may be configured to provide a base signal to the power amplifier (520). The transceiver (570) may be configured to control the modulator (530).

[0162] According to one embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device (101) may include controlling a modulator (530) of the electronic device (101) to operate in a first mode in which the modulator (530) supplies a first type of supply voltage to a power amplifier (520) of the electronic device (101). The method may include maintaining the first mode of the modulator (530) based on a determination that a positioning operation performed through a receiver (550) of the electronic device (101) is not confirmed. The method may include controlling the modulator (530) to operate in a second mode in which the modulator (530) supplies a second type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520) based on a determination that the operation is confirmed. The method may include controlling the modulator (530) to operate in the first mode based on a cessation of the positioning operation.

[0163] In one embodiment, in the method, the first mode may include an envelope tracking (ET) mode in which the first type of supply voltage is controlled by tracking the transmission power of the RF signal in real time. The second mode may include an average power tracking (APT) mode in which the second type of supply voltage is controlled based on an average of the transmission power of the RF signal over a specified period of time.

[0164] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of confirming the positioning operation while the modulator (530) is operating in the ET mode. The method may include an operation of maintaining the ET mode of the modulator (530) based on whether the operating state of the positioning operation satisfies a target condition. The method may include an operation of controlling the modulator (530) to operate in the APT mode based on whether the operating state of the positioning operation does not satisfy the target condition. The method may include an operation of controlling the modulator (530) to operate in the ET mode based on the cessation of the positioning operation.

[0165] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of controlling the power amplifier (520) to lower the transmission intensity of the RF signal amplified by the power amplifier (520) while maintaining the ET mode of the modulator (530) based on determining that the positioning operation is performed while the modulator (530) is operating in the ET mode and / or determining that the operating state of the positioning operation does not satisfy a target condition. The method may include an operation of controlling the power amplifier (520) to restore the transmission intensity of the RF signal amplified by the power amplifier (520) based on the cessation of the positioning operation.

[0166] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of controlling the power amplifier (520) such that the frequency band of the RF signal amplified by the power amplifier (520) is included in a first portion of the first band or a second portion of the second band, based on determining that the positioning operation is performed while the modulator (530) operates in the ET mode and the frequency band of the RF signal is a first band or a second band and / or determining that an operational state of the positioning operation does not satisfy a target condition. The method may include an operation of controlling the power amplifier (520) such that the frequency band of the RF signal amplified by the power amplifier (520) is restored, based on an interruption of the positioning operation.

[0167] In one embodiment, in the method, the first band may include a frequency band corresponding to long term evolution (LTE) B13, including frequencies between 777 MHz and 787 MHz. The first portion of the first band may include a portion including frequencies between 777.5 MHz and 783.98 MHz. The second band may include a frequency band corresponding to LTE B14, including frequencies between 788 MHz and 798 MHz. The second portion of the second band may include a portion including frequencies between 791.2 MHz and 797.5 MHz.

[0168] In one embodiment, the method may include controlling the modulator (530) to operate in the APT mode based on the reception strength of the satellite signal being less than a reference value while the modulator (530) operates in the ET mode and the frequency band of the RF signal is the first band or the second band. The method may include controlling the modulator (530) to operate in the ET mode based on the cessation of the positioning operation.

[0169] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of checking information about a first location related to the electronic device (101) and / or information about a second location related to another electronic device (101) based on an on-device artificial intelligence (AI) of the electronic device (101) and / or a server AI of a server communicating with the electronic device (101). The method may include an operation of controlling the modulator (530) to an APT mode based on checking that the electronic device (101) is located at the first location or the second location while the modulator (530) operates in the ET mode. The first location or the second location may include a location where a problem occurred in the accuracy of the positioning operation, a location where communication was performed in the first band and / or the second band, or a location where the reception strength of the satellite signal was checked to be less than the reference value.

[0170] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of determining that the operation state of the positioning operation does not satisfy the target condition based on determining that the current position of the electronic device (101) differs from the previous position of the electronic device (101) by a set distance or more.

[0171] According to one embodiment, the method may include providing a base signal from the transceiver (570) of the electronic device (101) to the power amplifier (520). The method may include controlling the modulator (530) via the transceiver (570).

[0172] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing instructions may cause the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (590) of an electronic device (101), to cause the electronic device (101) to perform at least one operation. The at least one operation may include controlling a modulator (530) of the electronic device (101) to operate in a first mode in which the modulator (530) supplies a first type of supply voltage to a power amplifier (520) of the electronic device (101). The at least one operation may include maintaining the first mode of the modulator (530) based on an unconfirmed location determination operation performed through a receiver (550) of the electronic device (101). The at least one operation may include, based on the operation being confirmed, controlling the modulator (530) to operate in a second mode in which the modulator (530) supplies a second type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520). The at least one operation may include, based on the cessation of the positioning operation, controlling the modulator (530) to operate in the first mode.

[0173] In one embodiment, in the method, the first mode may include an envelope tracking (ET) mode in which the first type of supply voltage is controlled by tracking the transmission power of the RF signal in real time. The second mode may include an average power tracking (APT) mode in which the second type of supply voltage is controlled based on an average of the transmission power of the RF signal over a specified period of time.

[0174] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include an operation of confirming the positioning operation while the modulator (530) operates in the ET mode. The at least one operation may include an operation of maintaining the ET mode of the modulator (530) based on whether the operating state of the positioning operation satisfies a target condition. The at least one operation may include an operation of controlling the modulator (530) to operate in the APT mode based on whether the operating state of the positioning operation does not satisfy the target condition. The at least one operation may include an operation of controlling the modulator (530) to operate in the ET mode based on the cessation of the positioning operation.

[0175] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include controlling the power amplifier (520) to lower the transmission intensity of the RF signal amplified by the power amplifier (520) while maintaining the ET mode of the modulator (530) based on confirming the positioning operation while the modulator (530) is operating in the ET mode and / or confirming that the operating state of the positioning operation does not satisfy a target condition. The at least one operation may include controlling the power amplifier (520) to restore the transmission intensity of the RF signal amplified by the power amplifier (520) based on cessation of the positioning operation.

[0176] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include controlling the power amplifier (520) such that the frequency band of the RF signal amplified in the power amplifier (520) is included in a first portion of the first band or a second portion of the second band, based on determining that the positioning operation is performed while the modulator (530) operates in the ET mode and the frequency band of the RF signal is a first band or a second band and / or determining that the operating state of the positioning operation does not satisfy a target condition. The at least one operation may include controlling the power amplifier (520) such that the frequency band of the RF signal amplified in the power amplifier (520) is restored, based on a cessation of the positioning operation.

[0177] In one embodiment, in the recording medium, the first band may include a frequency band corresponding to LTE (long term evolution) B13 including frequencies between 777 MHz and 787 MHz. The first portion of the first band may include a portion including frequencies between 777.5 MHz and 783.98 MHz. The second band may include a frequency band corresponding to LTE B14 including frequencies between 788 MHz and 798 MHz. The second portion of the second band may include a portion including frequencies between 791.2 MHz and 797.5 MHz.

[0178] In one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include controlling the modulator (530) to operate in the APT mode based on the reception strength of the satellite signal being less than a reference value while the modulator (530) operates in the ET mode and the frequency band of the RF signal is the first band or the second band. The at least one operation may include controlling the modulator (530) to operate in the ET mode based on the cessation of the positioning operation.

[0179] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include an operation of checking information about a first location related to the electronic device (101) and / or information about a second location related to another electronic device (101), based on an on-device artificial intelligence (AI) of the electronic device (101) and / or a server AI of a server communicating with the electronic device (101). The at least one operation may include an operation of controlling the modulator (530) to an APT mode based on checking that the electronic device (101) is located at the first location or the second location while the modulator (530) operates in the ET mode. The first location or the second location may include a location where a problem occurred in the accuracy of the positioning operation, a location where communication was performed in the first band and / or the second band, or a location where the reception strength of the satellite signal was checked to be less than the reference value.

[0180] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include an operation of determining that the operation state of the positioning operation does not satisfy the target condition based on determining that the current position of the electronic device (101) differs from the previous position of the electronic device (101) by a set distance or more.

[0181] According to one embodiment, in the recording medium, the at least one operation may include providing a base signal from the transceiver (570) of the electronic device (101) to the power amplifier (520). The at least one operation may include controlling the modulator (530) via the transceiver (570).

[0182] Devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. The 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. Devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0183] 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 component (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.

[0184] 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).

[0185] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program) including one or more instructions stored on a storage medium readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device). For example, a processor (e.g., a controller) of the machine 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 instruction called. 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" only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily in the storage medium.

[0186] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0187] 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

In an electronic device (101), A first antenna (540) for satellite signals; A receiver (550) configured to demodulate the above satellite signal; A second antenna (510) for RF (radio frequency) signals; A power amplifier (520) configured to amplify the RF signal based on a supply voltage; A modulator (530) configured to supply the supply voltage to the power amplifier (520); At least one processor (590) comprising a processing circuit; and Includes a memory (130) for storing instructions, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), cause the electronic device (101) to: Controlling the modulator (530) to operate in a first mode in which the modulator (530) supplies a first type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520), Based on the fact that the positioning operation performed through the above receiver (550) is not confirmed, the first mode of the above modulator (530) is maintained, Based on the confirmation of the above positioning operation, the modulator (530) is controlled to operate in a second mode in which the modulator (530) supplies a second type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520), Based on the cessation of the above positioning operation, causing the modulator (530) to be controlled to operate in the first mode, Electronic device (101). In the first paragraph, The first mode includes an ET (envelope tracking) mode in which the first type of supply voltage is controlled by tracking the transmission power of the RF signal in real time, The second mode includes an APT (average power tracking) mode in which the second type of supply voltage is controlled based on an average of the transmission power of the RF signal over a specified period of time. Electronic device (101). In claim 1 or 2, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), cause the electronic device (101) to: While the above modulator (530) is operating in the ET mode, the positioning operation is confirmed, Based on the operation status of the above positioning operation satisfying the target condition, the ET mode of the modulator (530) is maintained, Based on the operation state of the positioning operation not satisfying the target condition, the modulator (530) is controlled to operate in the APT mode, Based on the cessation of the above positioning operation, causing the modulator (530) to be controlled to operate in the ET mode, Electronic device (101). In any one of claims 1 to 3, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), cause the electronic device (101) to: While the modulator (530) is operating in the ET mode, the positioning operation is confirmed and / or the operation state of the positioning operation does not satisfy the target condition, and the power amplifier (520) is controlled to lower the transmission intensity of the RF signal amplified in the power amplifier (520) while maintaining the ET mode of the modulator (530). Based on the cessation of the positioning operation, causing the power amplifier (520) to be controlled so as to restore the transmission intensity of the RF signal amplified in the power amplifier (520). Electronic device (101). In any one of claims 1 to 4, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), cause the electronic device (101) to: The power amplifier (520) is controlled so that the frequency band of the RF signal amplified in the power amplifier (520) is included in the first part of the first band or the second part of the second band, based on confirming the positioning operation while the modulator (530) operates in the ET mode and the frequency band of the RF signal is the first band or the second band and / or confirming that the operation state of the positioning operation does not satisfy the target condition. Based on the cessation of the positioning operation, causing the power amplifier (520) to be controlled so as to restore the frequency band of the RF signal amplified in the power amplifier (520). Electronic device (101). In any one of claims 1 to 5, The first band includes a frequency band corresponding to LTE (long term evolution) B13, which includes frequencies between 777 MHz and 787 MHz, The first portion of the first band includes a portion containing frequencies between 777.5 MHz and 783.98 MHz, The second band includes a frequency band corresponding to LTE B14, which includes frequencies between 788 MHz and 798 MHz, The second portion of the second band comprises a portion including frequencies between 791.2 MHz and 797.5 MHz, Electronic device (101). In any one of claims 1 to 6, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), cause the electronic device (101) to: The modulator (530) is controlled to operate in the APT mode based on the fact that the reception strength of the satellite signal is less than a reference value while the modulator (530) operates in the ET mode and the frequency band of the RF signal is the first band or the second band, Based on the cessation of the above positioning operation, causing the modulator (530) to be controlled to operate in the ET mode, Electronic device (101). In any one of claims 1 to 7, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the on-device AI (artificial intelligence) of the electronic device (101) and / or the server AI of the server communicating with the electronic device (101), information about a first location related to the electronic device (101) and / or information about a second location related to another electronic device (104) is confirmed, Based on the confirmation that the electronic device (101) is located at the first location or the second location while the modulator (530) operates in the ET mode, the modulator (530) is controlled in the APT mode, The above first place or the above second place, Including a place where a problem occurred in the accuracy of the positioning operation, a place where communication was performed using the first band and / or the second band, or a place where the reception strength of the satellite signal was confirmed to be less than the reference value. Electronic device (101). In any one of claims 1 to 8, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (590), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the confirmation that the current position of the electronic device (101) differs from the previous position of the electronic device (101) by a set distance or more, causing the operation state of the positioning operation to be determined to not satisfy the target condition, Electronic device (101). In any one of claims 1 to 9, It further includes a transceiver (570) including a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) configured to modulate a digital signal into an analog signal and an ADC (Analog to Digital Converter) configured to demodulate a received analog signal into a digital signal, The above transceiver (570) is The basic power amplifier (520) Provides a signal, configured to control the above modulator (530), Electronic device (101). In the operating method of an electronic device (101), An operation of controlling the modulator (530) of the electronic device (101) to operate in a first mode for supplying a first type of supply voltage to a power amplifier (520) of the electronic device (101); An operation of maintaining the first mode of the modulator (530) based on the fact that the positioning operation performed through the receiver (550) of the electronic device (101) is not confirmed, Based on the confirmation of the above positioning operation, an operation of controlling the modulator (530) to operate in a second mode in which the modulator (530) supplies a second type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520); An operation for controlling the modulator (530) to operate in the first mode based on the cessation of the positioning operation, method. In paragraph 11, The first mode includes an ET (envelope tracking) mode in which the first type of supply voltage is controlled by tracking the transmission power of the RF signal in real time, The second mode includes an APT (average power tracking) mode in which the second type of supply voltage is controlled based on an average of the transmission power of the RF signal over a specified period of time. method. In claim 11 or 12, An operation for confirming the positioning operation while the above modulator (530) is operating in the ET mode, An operation of maintaining the ET mode of the modulator (530) based on whether the operation status of the above positioning operation satisfies the target condition, An operation of controlling the modulator (530) to operate in the APT mode based on the operation state of the positioning operation not satisfying the target condition, An operation for controlling the modulator (530) to operate in the ET mode based on the cessation of the positioning operation, method. In any one of claims 11 to 13, An operation of controlling the power amplifier (520) to lower the transmission intensity of the RF signal amplified in the power amplifier (520) while maintaining the ET mode of the modulator (530) based on confirming the positioning operation while the modulator (530) is operating in the ET mode and / or confirming that the operation state of the positioning operation does not satisfy the target condition; An operation of controlling the power amplifier (520) to restore the transmission intensity of the RF signal amplified in the power amplifier (520) based on the cessation of the positioning operation, method. In a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing instructions, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (590) of an electronic device (101), cause the electronic device (101) to perform at least one operation, At least one of the above actions: An operation of controlling the modulator (530) of the electronic device (101) to operate in a first mode for supplying a first type of supply voltage to a power amplifier (520) of the electronic device (101); An operation of maintaining the first mode of the modulator (530) based on the fact that the positioning operation performed through the receiver (550) of the electronic device (101) is not confirmed, Based on the confirmation of the above positioning operation, an operation of controlling the modulator (530) to operate in a second mode in which the modulator (530) supplies a second type of supply voltage to the power amplifier (520); An operation for controlling the modulator (530) to operate in the first mode based on the cessation of the positioning operation, Recording medium.

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