Electronic device including antenna

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed herein may comprise a housing including a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing. The first housing may include a conductive part that includes at least a portion of a first side part of the first housing. When the first housing is rotated by a first hinge assembly and the third housing is rotated by a second hinge assembly so that the front surface of the first housing and the front surface of the third housing face the front surface of the second housing, the first side part of the first housing and a fourth side part of the third housing may be positioned adjacent to each other on the second housing. The electronic device may include a slot formed adjacent to the fourth side part of the third housing. The first housing may include the conductive part that includes at least a portion of the first side part of the first housing. The conductive part may radiate an RF signal in a first frequency band on the basis of a feed signal provided from a wireless communication circuit.

Description

Electronic device including an antenna

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

[0002] An electronic device having communication capabilities can provide mobile communication services using an antenna. The antenna may be placed in a portion of the interior and / or exterior of the electronic device housing. The antenna may be formed as a pattern on a printed circuit board, placed on a carrier as a plate type, or formed on a flexible printed circuit board and located inside the housing. Alternatively, the antenna may utilize a metal structure as a radiator or utilize a metal housing as a radiator.

[0003] The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a housing comprising a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing. The first housing may include a first side portion, a second side portion, and a third side portion. The third housing may include a fourth side portion, a fifth side portion, and a sixth side portion. The electronic device may include a first hinge assembly that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing. The electronic device may include a second hinge assembly that rotatably connects the third housing and the second housing. The electronic device may include a first display disposed across the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing. The electronic device may include a printed circuit board disposed inside the housing. The electronic device may include a wireless communication circuit disposed on the printed circuit board. The electronic device may include a slot formed adjacent to the fourth side portion of the third housing. The first side portion may be disposed in a direction opposite to the second housing among the side portions of the first housing. A second side portion may extend toward a second housing from one end of a first side portion. A third side portion may extend toward a second housing from the other end of a first side portion. A fourth side portion may be positioned in a direction opposite to the second housing among the side portions of the third housing. A fifth side portion may extend toward a second housing from one end of a fourth side portion. A sixth side portion may extend toward a second housing from the other end of a fourth side portion. The first housing may include a conductive portion forming at least a part of the first side portion of the first housing.By rotating the first housing by the first hinge assembly and rotating the third housing by the second hinge assembly, the first side portion of the first housing and the fourth side portion of the third housing can be arranged adjacently on the second housing when the front of the first housing and the front of the third housing face the front of the second housing. The wireless communication circuit can provide a feed signal to a first point of the conductive portion. Based on the feed signal provided from the wireless communication circuit, the conductive portion can radiate an RF signal of a first frequency band.

[0005] In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0006] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0007] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the states of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an antenna and a slot according to the states of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining an antenna and a slot of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 5 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot, according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 6 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot, according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 7 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot of an electronic device, where the distance between a first housing and a third housing is a first distance, according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 8 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot of an electronic device, where the distance between a first housing and a third housing is a second distance, according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining an antenna and a slot of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 10 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot, according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 11 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot, according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining an antenna and a slot of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 13 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot, according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 14 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot, according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 15 is a drawing for explaining an antenna and a slot of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 16 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot, according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 17 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot, according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 18 is a drawing for explaining an antenna and a slot of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 19 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to the element value of a connection circuit according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 20 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters of an antenna of an electronic device according to the element value of a connection circuit according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 21 is a drawing for explaining an antenna and a slot of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 22 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot, according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 23 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot, according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating the states of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating the states of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0031] As the demand for portable electronic devices increases, various types of electronic devices capable of meeting user needs are being developed. For example, foldable electronic devices that can be folded by the user by including multiple housings are being developed, rather than being limited to conventional bar-shaped electronic devices. By including a flexible display, foldable electronic devices can provide the user with a large screen when unfolded and offer enhanced portability by being carried when folded. In foldable electronic devices, interference may occur in the transmission and reception of RF signals by the conductive part of the electronic device facing the antenna radiator placed at one end of the electronic device when the device is in a folded state. The RF signal radiated by the antenna radiator may generate a first resonance based on the length of the radiator (e.g., antenna radiator resonance) and a second resonance based on the size of the electronic device (e.g., length of the electronic device) (e.g., structural resonance). The first resonance (e.g., antenna radiator resonance) may be affected by the second resonance (e.g., structural resonance).

[0032] The technical problems to be solved in this document are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description in this disclosure.

[0033] Hereinafter, embodiments are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. However, the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in various different forms and are not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0034] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through 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) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), memory (130), input module (150), sound output module (155), display module (160), audio module (170), sensor module (176), interface (177), connection terminal (178), haptic module (179), camera module (180), power management module (188), battery (189), communication module (190), subscriber identification module (196), or antenna module (197). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (176), camera module (180), or antenna module (197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (160)).

[0035] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., program (140)), for example, and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (176) or communication module (190)) in volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., central processing unit or application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., graphics processing unit, neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and an auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as part thereof.

[0036] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., display module (160), sensor module (176), or communication module (190)) 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. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (180) or communication module (190)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm may 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 may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be 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 the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0037] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (140)) and related commands. The memory (130) may include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0038] The program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0039] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) from outside the electronic device (101) (e.g., user). The input module (150) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0040] The sound output module (155) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (101). The sound output module (155) may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.

[0041] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., 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 said 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 the force generated by said touch.

[0042] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150) or output sound through the sound output module (155) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (101).

[0043] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0044] The interface (177) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (101) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to 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.

[0045] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) can 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).

[0046] The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that can be perceived by the user through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0047] The camera module (180) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0048] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0049] The battery (189) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0050] The communication module (190) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an 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 include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and 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., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device (104) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., 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 may 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 identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0051] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (192) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), 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), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (104)), or network system (e.g., second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) may support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for URLLC realization.

[0052] An antenna module (197) can transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna comprising a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to 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 a first network (198) or a second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (197).

[0053] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0054] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0055] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) through 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 performed on the electronic device (101) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, if the electronic device (101) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or 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 provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (101) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included within a 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.

[0056] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining the states of an electronic device according to one embodiment. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 2 may correspond to the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 2, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a housing (200). The housing (200) may form the exterior of the electronic device (101).

[0058] According to one embodiment, the housing (200) may include a first housing (201), a second housing (202), and a third housing (203). For example, the first housing (201) may include a first side portion (201a), a second side portion (201b), and a third side portion (201c). For example, the third housing (203) may include a fourth side portion (203a), a fifth side portion (203b), and a sixth side portion (203c).

[0059] For example, a first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201) may be positioned opposite to the second housing (202). For example, a second side portion (201b) may extend from one end of the first side portion (201a) toward the second housing (202). For example, a third side portion (201c) may extend from the other end of the first side portion (201a) toward the second housing (202).

[0060] For example, the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203) may be positioned in a direction opposite to the second housing (202). For example, the fifth side portion (203b) may extend from one end of the fourth side portion (203a) toward the second housing (202). For example, the sixth side portion (203c) may extend from the other end of the fourth side portion (203a) toward the second housing (202).

[0061] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) can be coupled with the second housing (202). For example, the first housing (201) can be rotatably coupled with the second housing (202) through a first hinge assembly (204). For example, the front of the first housing (201) can be rotated toward the front of the second housing (202).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the third housing (203) can be coupled with the second housing (202). For example, the third housing (203) can be rotatably coupled with the second housing (202) through a second hinge assembly (205). For example, the front of the third housing (203) can be rotated toward the front of the second housing (202).

[0063] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) and the third housing (203) are rotated toward the second housing (202) so that the front of the first housing (201) and the front of the third housing (203) can face the front of the second housing (202). For example, when the front of the first housing (201) and the front of the third housing (203) face the front of the second housing (202), the first housing (201) and the third housing (203) can be adjacent on the second housing (202). For example, the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201) and the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203) can be adjacent.

[0064] According to one embodiment, components of an electronic device (101) may be placed in the housing (200). For example, a display (160) may be placed on the front of the housing (200). For example, the display (160) may be placed across the first housing (201), the second housing (202), and the third housing (203). For example, the display (160) may include a first area placed on the front of the first housing (201), a second area placed on the front of the second housing (202), and a third area placed on the front of the third housing. For example, the first area of ​​the display (160) may be folded toward the second area. For example, the third area of ​​the display (160) may be folded toward the second area.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the housing (200) may include a conductive portion (e.g., the conductive portion (220) of FIG. 3). For example, the conductive portion (e.g., the conductive portion (220) of FIG. 3) may form at least a portion of the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201). For example, the conductive portion (e.g., the conductive portion (220) of FIG. 3) may form at least a portion of the first side portion (201a) and at least a portion of the second side portion (201b). For example, the conductive portion (e.g., the conductive portion (220) of FIG. 3) may operate as a radiator of an antenna. For example, the conductive portion (e.g., the conductive portion (220) of FIG. 3) may radiate an RF signal.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the housing (200) may provide a space and a support member in which internal components of the electronic device (101) can be seated. The support member may fix and / or support the components seated in the internal space of the housing (200).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the state of the electronic device (101) may be changed by rotation of the first housing (201) and / or the third housing (203). For example, the electronic device (101) may be changed to one of a first state (101a), a second state (101b), and a third state (101c).

[0068] For example, the electronic device (101) in the first state (101a) may have the housing (200) in an unfolded state. For example, the electronic device (101) in the first state (101a) may have the first housing (201) and the third housing (203) unfolded from the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device (101) in the first state (101a) may have the front of the first housing (201) rotated so that it is away from the front of the second housing (202), and the front of the third housing (203) rotated so that it is away from the front of the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device (101) in the first state (101a) may have the display (160) placed across the first housing (201), the second housing (202), and the third housing (203) in an unfolded state.

[0069] For example, the electronic device (101) in the second state (101b) may be in a state where the front of one of the first housing (201) or the third housing (203) is rotated so that it approaches the front of the second housing (202), and the front of the other housing is rotated so that it moves away from the front of the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device in the second state (101b) may be in a state where the front of the first housing (201) faces the front of the second housing (202), and the front of the third housing (203) faces the same direction as the front of the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device in the second state (101b) may be in a state where the front of the third housing (203) faces the front of the second housing (202), and the front of the first housing (201) faces the same direction as the front of the second housing (202).

[0070] For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may be in a state where the front of the first housing (201) and the front of the third housing (203) are rotated so that they are close to the front of the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may be in a state where the front of the first housing (201) and the front of the third housing (203) are adjacent to the front of the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may be in a state where the front of the first housing (201) and the front of the third housing (203) face the front of the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may be in a state where the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201) is adjacent to the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203). For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may be in a state where both ends of the display (160) arranged across the first housing (201), the second housing (202), and the third housing (203) are folded. For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may be in a state where the first area arranged on the front of the first housing (201) is folded toward the second area arranged on the front of the second housing (202), and the third area arranged on the front of the third housing (203) is folded toward the second area.

[0071] FIG. 3 is a drawing for illustrating an antenna and a slot according to the states of an electronic device according to one embodiment. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 3 may correspond to the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2.

[0072] According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board (210) may be disposed inside the housing (200). For example, a power supply unit (213) may be disposed on the printed circuit board (210). For example, the power supply unit (213) may include a wireless communication circuit. For example, the power supply unit (213) may be electrically connected to the conductive part (220) at a first point (221) of the conductive part (220). For example, the power supply unit (213) may be electrically connected to the conductive part (220) by electrically connecting the first point (221) of the conductive part (220) and the printed circuit board (210) with a connecting member (211) (e.g., a c-clip).

[0073] According to one embodiment, the conductive portion (220) can operate as an antenna radiator. For example, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal based on a feed signal provided from the feed portion (213). For example, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal of a first frequency band.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the housing (200) may include an RF signal aperture (230). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned near the conductive portion (220). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned adjacent to the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201).

[0075] According to one embodiment, a matching circuit (212) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (210). For example, the matching circuit (212) may be disposed in a peel-cut area (231) of the printed circuit board (210). The peel-cut area (231) may include an area where a portion of the metal layer of the printed circuit board (210) has been removed. For example, the peel-cut area (231) may be disposed adjacent to a conductive portion (220). For example, the peel-cut area (231) may be disposed such that at least a portion overlaps with an RF signal aperture (230).

[0076] According to one embodiment, the matching circuit (212) may include at least one of at least one capacitive element or at least one inductor. For example, the matching circuit (212) may be electrically connected to the conductive part (220) at a second point (222) of the conductive part (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may be electrically connected to the conductive part (220) by a connecting member (211) (e.g., a c-clip) electrically connecting the second point (222) of the conductive part (220) to the printed circuit board (210). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the impedance of the conductive part (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the resonant frequency of the RF signal radiated through the conductive part (220).

[0077] According to one embodiment, the RF signal aperture (230) may be formed with a length along the first side portion (201a). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be formed such that both ends are adjacent to the second side portion (201b) and the third side portion (201c), respectively. For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be formed to have a length corresponding to at least a portion of the conductive portion (220). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be formed to have a length corresponding to at least a portion of the first side portion (201a) included in the conductive portion (220).

[0078] According to one embodiment, a conductive member may be disposed inside the third housing (203). For example, at least a portion of the fourth side portion (203a) may be formed of a conductive member. For example, the conductive member may include a slot (240). For example, the slot (240) may be formed by a conductive member that forms at least a portion of the fourth side portion (203a) and at least a portion of a support member included in the third housing (203). For example, the slot (240) may be formed to have a length along the fourth side portion (203a). For example, the slot (240) may be formed to have a length corresponding to the length of the conductive portion (220). In one embodiment, the length of the slot (240) may be determined according to the resonant frequency of the antenna including the conductive portion (220). For example, the slot (240) may be formed to have a length corresponding to at least a portion of the length of the first side portion (201a) included in the conductive portion (220). For example, the slot (240) may be formed to have a length longer than about 1 / 4 times the length of the first wavelength corresponding to the first frequency band. For example, the slot (240) may be positioned at a location corresponding to the conductive portion (220). For example, the slot (240) may be filled with a non-conductive material.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the RF signal may include antenna resonance based on the length of the conductive portion (220) and structural resonance of the electronic device (101). For example, the RF signal may include a first resonance frequency due to antenna resonance. For example, the RF signal may include a second resonance frequency due to structural resonance. For example, the first resonance frequency may be included in a first frequency band. For example, the second resonance frequency may be adjusted according to the length of the slot (240). For example, the first resonance frequency and / or the second resonance frequency may be included in a first frequency band by the length of the slot (240) corresponding to a predetermined length.

[0080] The electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may have more difficulty radiating an RF signal than the electronic device (101) in the first state (101a) because the first side portion (201a) and the fourth side portion (203a) are adjacent. A slot (240) formed adjacent to the fourth side portion (203a) can reduce the decrease in efficiency of the RF signal radiated by the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c).

[0081] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining an antenna and a slot of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a first embodiment of an antenna and a slot of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1 to 3. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 4 may correspond to the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1 to 3.

[0082] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may include a first side portion (201a), a second side portion (201b), and a third side portion (201c). The second side portion (201b) may be vertically extended from one end of the first side portion (201a). The third side portion (201c) may be vertically extended from the other end of the first side portion (201a).

[0083] According to one embodiment, the third housing (203) may include a fourth side portion (203a), a fifth side portion (203b), and a sixth side portion (203c). The fifth side portion (203b) may be vertically extended from one end of the fourth side portion (203a). The sixth side portion (203c) may be vertically extended from the other end of the fourth side portion (203a).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) and the third housing (203) of the electronic device (101) in a third state (e.g., the third state (101c) of FIG. 2) may be adjacent. For example, the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201) and the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203) may be adjacent. For example, when the electronic device (101) is in a third state (e.g., the third state (101c) of FIG. 2), the first side portion (201a) and the fourth side portion (203a) may be separated by a distance G. G may include a distance for ensuring flow of the first display (e.g., the first display (160) of FIG. 2).

[0085] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a conductive portion (220). For example, the conductive portion (220) may be disposed in a first housing (201). For example, the conductive portion (220) may include at least a portion of a first side portion (201a) and a portion of a second side portion (201b).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the first side portion (201a) may include a non-conductive portion (229). For example, the non-conductive portion (229) may be positioned to be in contact with one end of the conductive portion (220).

[0087] According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board (210) may be disposed inside a first housing (201). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to a conductive portion (220). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to the conductive portion (220) through a connecting member (211). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to a third point (223) of the conductive portion (220). For example, the conductive portion (220) may be grounded through the third point (223).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may include an RF signal aperture (230). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned near the conductive portion (220). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned adjacent to the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201). For example, both ends of the RF signal aperture (230) may be adjacent to the second side portion (201b) and the third side portion (201c), respectively. For example, the length of the RF signal aperture (230) may be formed along the first side portion (201a).

[0089] According to one embodiment, a power supply unit (213) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (210). For example, the power supply unit (213) may include a wireless communication circuit. For example, the power supply unit (213) may be electrically connected to a first point (221) of a conductive part (220). For example, the power supply unit (213) may provide a power supply signal to the conductive part (220) through the first point (221).

[0090] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (210) may include a fill-cut region (231). For example, the fill-cut region (231) may be positioned so that at least a portion overlaps with the RF signal aperture (230). For example, the fill-cut region (231) may be positioned adjacent to the first side portion (201a). For example, the length of the fill-cut region (231) may be formed along the first side portion (201a).

[0091] According to one embodiment, a matching circuit (212) may be disposed in the fill-cut region (231). For example, the matching circuit (212) may be electrically connected to a second point (222) of the conductive portion (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the impedance of the conductive portion (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the resonant frequency of the RF signal radiated through the conductive portion (220).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the slot (240) may be formed adjacent to the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be formed along the fourth side portion (203a). For example, the slot (240) may be formed to have a length (S) corresponding to the length of the conductive portion (220). For example, the slot (240) may be formed to have a length (S) corresponding to at least a portion of the length of the first side portion (201a) included in the conductive portion (220). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be formed to have a length longer than about 1 / 4 times the length of the first wavelength corresponding to the first frequency band. For example, the slot (240) may be formed such that each of its ends is adjacent to the fifth side portion (203b) and the sixth side portion (203c).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal. For example, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal based on a feed signal provided from the feed portion (213).

[0094] According to one embodiment, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive portion (220) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (101). For example, the resonant frequencies (e.g., the first resonant frequency and the second resonant frequency) may be adjusted according to the length (S) of the slot (240). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be determined experimentally so that the conductive portion (220) radiates an RF signal in the first frequency band.

[0095] FIG. 5 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna according to the length (S) of a slot (240) of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 4. The width of the electronic device (101) may be about 73.5 mm. The antenna may radiate an RF signal through a conductive part (e.g., the conductive part (220) of FIG. 4). Referring to FIG. 5, the target frequency (501) of the antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 4) may be about 0.8 GHz to about 0.95 GHz.

[0096] Referring to FIG. 5, the first graph (510) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 4) is not present. The second graph (520) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 4) is about 12.5 mm. The third graph (530) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 4) is about 44 mm. The fourth graph (540) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 4) is about 72.5 mm.

[0097] Referring to the first graph (510) to the fourth graph (540), it can be confirmed that the radiation efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is higher than the radiation efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device not having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4). Additionally, it can be confirmed that the radiation efficiency of the antenna at the target frequency (501) increases as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) increases.

[0098] Referring to FIG. 5, the fifth graph (550) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 4) is absent. The sixth graph (560) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 4) is approximately 12.5 mm. The seventh graph (570) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 4) is approximately 44 mm. The eighth graph (580) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 4) is approximately 72.5 mm.

[0099] Referring to the fifth graph (550) through the eighth graph (580), it can be confirmed that the RF signal radiated from the antenna includes a plurality of resonant frequencies. For example, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive part (220) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 4).

[0100] Referring to the fifth graph (550), when the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 4) is not present, the first resonant frequency (551) of the antenna may be approximately 0.93 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -5 dB. When the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 4) is not present, the second resonant frequency (552) of the antenna may be approximately 1.3 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -13.8 dB.

[0101] Referring to the 6th graph (560), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 12.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (561) of the antenna is about 0.92 GHz and the efficiency is about -4.1 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 12.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (562) of the antenna is about 1.3 GHz and the efficiency is about -13.8 dB.

[0102] Referring to the 7th graph (570), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 44 mm, the first resonant frequency (571) of the antenna is about 0.91 GHz and the efficiency may be -4.1 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 44 mm, the second resonant frequency (572) of the antenna is about 1.4 GHz and the efficiency may be about -10.8 dB.

[0103] Referring to graph 8 (580), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 72.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (551) is about 0.89 GHz and the efficiency may be -3 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 72.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (582) of the antenna is about 1.04 GHz and the efficiency may be about -2.2 dB.

[0104] Referring to the 5th graph (550) through the 8th graph (580), it can be confirmed that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) increases, the first resonant frequency (551, 561, 571, 581) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency. It can be confirmed that the total efficiency of the antenna of an electronic device having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is higher than the total efficiency of the antenna of an electronic device not having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4). It can be confirmed that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) increases, the total efficiency of the antenna at the first resonant frequency (551, 561, 571, 581) increases.

[0105] Referring to the 5th graph (550) through the 8th graph (580), it can be seen that the second resonant frequency (552, 562, 572, 582) of the antenna changes as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) changes. It can be seen that the total efficiency of the antenna at the second resonant frequency (552, 562, 572, 582) changes as the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) changes.

[0106] FIG. 6 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters (input-reflection coefficients) of an antenna according to the length (S) of a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 4) of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 4. The width of the electronic device (101) may be about 73.5 mm. The antenna may radiate an RF signal through a conductive part (e.g., conductive part (220) of FIG. 4). Referring to FIG. 6, the target frequency (601) of the antenna of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 4) according to one embodiment may be about 0.8 GHz to about 0.95 GHz.

[0107] Referring to FIG. 6, the first graph (610) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is absent. The second graph (620) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 12.5 mm. The third graph (630) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 44 mm. The fourth graph (640) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 72.5 mm.

[0108] Referring to the fourth graph (640), it can be confirmed that the RF signal radiated from the antenna includes a plurality of resonant frequencies. For example, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive part (220) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 4).

[0109] Referring to the first graph (610), when the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 4) is not present, the first resonant frequency (611) of the antenna may be approximately 0.92 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -4 dB. Referring to the second graph (620), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 4) is approximately 12.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (621) of the antenna may be approximately 0.91 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -4 dB. Referring to the third graph (630), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 4) is approximately 44 mm, the first resonant frequency (631) of the antenna may be approximately 0.89 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -4.3 dB. Referring to the fourth graph (640), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 72.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (641) is about 0.87 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -7 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 72.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (642) of the antenna is about 1.02 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -8.5 dB.

[0110] Referring to the first graph (610) through the fourth graph (640), it can be seen that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) increases, the first resonant frequency (611, 621, 631, 641) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency. It can be seen that the input-reflection coefficient of an electronic device having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is lower than the input-reflection coefficient of an electronic device not having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4). It can be seen that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) increases, the input-reflection coefficient at the first resonant frequency (611, 621, 631, 641) decreases.

[0111] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the length of a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) may be determined to radiate an RF signal included in the target frequency (501, 601). The radiation efficiency of the antenna may be high when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) corresponds to the length of the conductive part (e.g., conductive part (220) in FIG. 4). The radiation efficiency of the antenna may be high when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is greater than 1 / 4 times the wavelength corresponding to the target frequency (501, 601). For example, the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) may be determined when the electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) in FIG. 4) is designed and / or manufactured. For example, the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) can be determined experimentally to correspond to the target frequency (501, 601).

[0112] FIG. 7 is a drawing for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (101) of FIG. 4) according to one embodiment, where the distance (G) between a first housing (e.g., the first housing (201) of FIG. 4) and a third housing (e.g., the third housing (203) of FIG. 4) is a first distance, and FIG. 8 is a drawing for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (101) of FIG. 4) according to one embodiment, where the distance (G) between a first housing (e.g., the first housing (201) of FIG. 4) and a third housing (e.g., the third housing (203) of FIG. 4) is a second distance, where the distance (S) between the first housing (e.g., the first housing (201) of FIG. 4) and the third housing (e.g., the third housing (203) of FIG. 4) is a second distance, where the distance (S) between the first housing (e.g., the first housing (201) of FIG. 4) and the third housing (e.g., the third housing (203) of FIG. 4) is a second distance.

[0113] FIGS. 7 and 8 are drawings for comparing and explaining the efficiency of the resonant frequency of an antenna according to the distance (G) between the first side portion (201a) and the fourth side portion (203a) of the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 4. The width of the electronic device (101) may be approximately 73.5 mm. The antenna may radiate an RF signal through a conductive portion (e.g., the conductive portion (220) of FIG. 4). The value of G in FIG. 7 may be approximately 1.0 mm, and the value of G in FIG. 8 may be approximately 0.3 mm.

[0114] Referring to FIG. 7, the first graph (710) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when no slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 4) exists. The second graph (720) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 4) is about 12.5 mm. The third graph (730) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 4) is about 44 mm. The fourth graph (740) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 4) is about 72.5 mm.

[0115] Referring to the first graph (710) to the fourth graph (740), it can be confirmed that the RF signal radiated from the antenna includes a plurality of resonant frequencies. For example, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive part (220) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 4).

[0116] Referring to the first graph (710), when the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 4) is not present, the first resonant frequency (711) of the antenna may be approximately 0.85 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -4 dB. When the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 4) is not present, the second resonant frequency (712) of the antenna may be approximately 1 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -11 dB.

[0117] Referring to the second graph (720), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 12.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (721) of the antenna is about 0.84 GHz and the efficiency is about -4 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 12.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (722) of the antenna is about 1 GHz and the efficiency is about -11 dB.

[0118] Referring to the third graph (730), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 44 mm, the first resonant frequency (731) of the antenna is about 0.81 GHz and the efficiency may be -3.9 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 44 mm, the second resonant frequency (732) of the antenna is about 1 GHz and the efficiency may be about -9.5 dB.

[0119] Referring to the fourth graph (740), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 72.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (711) is about 0.78 GHz and the efficiency may be -3 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 72.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (742) of the antenna is about 0.79 GHz and the efficiency may be about -2.5 dB.

[0120] Referring to the first graph (710) to the fourth graph (740), it can be confirmed that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) increases, the first resonant frequency (711, 721, 731, 741) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency. It can be confirmed that the total efficiency of the antenna of an electronic device having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is higher than the total efficiency of the antenna of an electronic device not having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4). It can be confirmed that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) increases, the total efficiency of the antenna at the first resonant frequency (711, 721, 731, 741) increases.

[0121] Referring to the first graph (710) to the fourth graph (740), it can be seen that the second resonant frequency (712, 722, 732, 742) of the antenna changes as the length of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) in FIG. 4) changes. It can be seen that the total efficiency of the antenna at the second resonant frequency (712, 722, 732, 742) changes as the length of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) in FIG. 4) changes.

[0122] Referring to FIG. 8, the fifth graph (810) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 4) is absent. The sixth graph (820) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 4) is approximately 12.5 mm. The seventh graph (830) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 4) is approximately 44 mm. The eighth graph (840) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 4) is approximately 72.5 mm.

[0123] Referring to the fifth graph (810) through the eighth graph (840), it can be confirmed that the RF signal radiated from the antenna includes a plurality of resonant frequencies. For example, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive part (220) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 4).

[0124] Referring to the fifth graph (810), when the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 4) is not present, the first resonant frequency (811) of the antenna may be approximately 0.58 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -9 dB. When the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 4) is not present, the second resonant frequency (812) of the antenna may be approximately 0.67 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -5 dB.

[0125] Referring to the 6th graph (820), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 12.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (821) of the antenna is about 0.56 GHz and the efficiency may be -9.1 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 12.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (822) of the antenna is about 0.67 Hz and the efficiency may be about -5 dB.

[0126] Referring to the seventh graph (830), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 44 mm, the first resonant frequency (831) of the antenna is about 0.54 GHz and the efficiency may be -9.8 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 44 mm, the second resonant frequency (832) of the antenna is about 0.67 GHz and the efficiency may be about -5 dB.

[0127] Referring to the eighth graph (840), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 72.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (841) is about 0.52 GHz and the efficiency may be -8 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is about 72.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (842) of the antenna is about 0.65 GHz and the efficiency may be about -9 dB.

[0128] Referring to the 5th graph (810) to the 8th graph (840), it can be confirmed that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) increases, the first resonant frequency (811, 821, 831, 841) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency. It can be confirmed that the total efficiency of the antenna of an electronic device having the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) is higher than the total efficiency of the antenna of an electronic device not having the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4). It can be confirmed that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) increases, the total efficiency of the antenna at the first resonant frequency (811, 821, 831, 841) increases.

[0129] Referring to the 5th graph (810) through the 8th graph (840), it can be seen that the second resonant frequency (812, 822, 832, 842) of the antenna changes as the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) changes. It can be seen that the total efficiency of the antenna at the second resonant frequency (812, 822, 832, 842) changes as the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 4) changes.

[0130] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, as the distance (G) between the first side portion (201a) and the fourth side portion (203a) of an electronic device according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 4) is reduced, the first resonant frequency of the antenna can be shifted to a low frequency.

[0131] As the distance (G) between the first side portion (201a) and the fourth side portion (203a) of an electronic device according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 4) is reduced, the second resonant frequency of the antenna can be shifted to a low frequency.

[0132] Regardless of the distance (G) between the first side portion (201a) and the fourth side portion (203a) of an electronic device according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 4), as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 4) increases, the first resonant frequency of the antenna and the second resonant frequency of the antenna can be shifted to a lower frequency.

[0133] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining an antenna and a slot of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining a second embodiment of an antenna and a slot of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1 to 3. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 4 may correspond to the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1 to 3.

[0134] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may include a first side portion (201a), a second side portion (201b), and a third side portion (201c). The second side portion (201b) may be vertically extended from one end of the first side portion (201a). The third side portion (201c) may be vertically extended from the other end of the first side portion (201a).

[0135] According to one embodiment, the third housing (203) may include a fourth side portion (203a), a fifth side portion (203b), and a sixth side portion (203c). The fifth side portion (203b) may be vertically extended from one end of the fourth side portion (203a). The sixth side portion (203c) may be vertically extended from the other end of the fourth side portion (203a).

[0136] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) and the third housing (203) of the electronic device (101) in the third state (e.g., the third state (101c) of FIG. 2) may be adjacent. For example, the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201) and the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203) may be adjacent.

[0137] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a conductive portion (220). The conductive portion (220) may be disposed in a first housing (201). For example, the conductive portion (220) may form at least a portion of a first side portion (201a). For example, the conductive portion (220) may be included in a portion of the first side portion (201a) spaced apart from a second side portion (201b) and a third side portion (201c).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the first side portion (201a) may include non-conductive portions (229a, 229b). For example, the non-conductive portion (229a) may be positioned to be in contact with one end of the conductive portion (220). For example, the non-conductive portion (229b) may be positioned to be in contact with the other end of the conductive portion (220). The conductive portion (220) may be located between the non-conductive portion (229a) and the non-conductive portion (229b).

[0139] According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board (210) may be disposed inside a first housing (201). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to a conductive portion (220). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to the conductive portion (220) through a connecting member (211) (e.g., a c-clip). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to a third point (223) of the conductive portion (220). For example, the conductive portion (220) may be grounded through the third point (223).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may include an RF signal aperture (230). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned near the conductive portion (220). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned adjacent to the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201). For example, both ends of the RF signal aperture (230) may be adjacent to the second side portion (201b) and the third side portion (201c), respectively. For example, the length of the RF signal aperture (230) may be formed along the first side portion (201a).

[0141] According to one embodiment, a power supply unit (213) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (210). For example, the power supply unit (213) may include a wireless communication circuit. For example, the power supply unit (213) may be electrically connected to a first point (221) of a conductive part (220). For example, the power supply unit (213) may provide a power supply signal to the conductive part (220) through the first point (221).

[0142] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (210) may include a fill-cut region (231). For example, the fill-cut region (231) may be positioned so that at least a portion overlaps with the RF signal aperture (230). For example, the fill-cut region (231) may be positioned adjacent to the first side portion (201a). For example, the length of the fill-cut region (231) may be formed along the first side portion (201a). For example, both ends of the fill-cut region (231) may be adjacent to the second side portion (201b) and the third side portion (201c), respectively.

[0143] According to one embodiment, a matching circuit (212) may be disposed in the fill-cut region (231). For example, the matching circuit (212) may be electrically connected to a second point (222) of the conductive portion (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the impedance of the conductive portion (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the resonant frequency of the RF signal radiated through the conductive portion (220).

[0144] According to one embodiment, the slot (240) may be formed adjacent to the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be formed along the fourth side portion (203a). For example, the slot (240) may be formed such that each of its ends is adjacent to the fifth side portion (203b) and the sixth side portion (203c).

[0145] According to one embodiment, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal. For example, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal based on a feed signal provided from the feed portion (213).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive portion (220) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (101). For example, the resonant frequencies (e.g., the first resonant frequency and the second resonant frequency) may be changed according to the length (S) of the slot (240). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be determined experimentally so that the conductive portion (220) radiates an RF signal in the first frequency band.

[0147] FIG. 10 is a drawing for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot according to one embodiment. FIG. 10 is a drawing for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna according to the length (S) of a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 9) of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 9. The width of the electronic device (101) may be about 73.5 mm. The antenna may radiate an RF signal through a conductive part (e.g., conductive part (220) of FIG. 9). Referring to FIG. 10, the target frequency (1001) of the antenna of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 9) according to one embodiment may be about 0.7 GHz to about 0.9 GHz.

[0148] Referring to FIG. 10, the first graph (1010) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 4) is absent. The second graph (1020) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 9) is approximately 12.5 mm. The third graph (1030) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 9) is approximately 44 mm. The fourth graph (1040) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 9) is approximately 72.5 mm.

[0149] Referring to the first graph (1010) to the fourth graph (1040), it can be confirmed that the radiation efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device having a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 9) is higher than the radiation efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device not having a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 9). Additionally, it can be confirmed that the radiation efficiency of the antenna at the target frequency (1001) increases as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 9) increases.

[0150] Referring to FIG. 10, the fifth graph (1050) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 4) is absent. The sixth graph (1060) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 9) is approximately 12.5 mm. The seventh graph (1070) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 9) is approximately 44 mm. The eighth graph (1080) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 9) is approximately 72.5 mm.

[0151] Referring to the fifth graph (1050) through the eighth graph (1080), it can be confirmed that the RF signal radiated from the antenna includes a plurality of resonant frequencies. For example, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of a conductive part (e.g., the conductive part (220) in FIG. 9) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) in FIG. 9).

[0152] Referring to the fifth graph (1050), when the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 4) is not present, the first resonant frequency (1051) of the antenna may be approximately 0.87 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -11 dB. When the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 9) is not present, the second resonant frequency (1052) of the antenna may be approximately 1.35 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -2.1 dB.

[0153] Referring to the 6th graph (1060), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is about 12.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (1061) of the antenna is about 0.87 GHz and the efficiency is about -10.9 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is about 12.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (1062) of the antenna is about 1.35 GHz and the efficiency is about -2 dB.

[0154] Referring to the seventh graph (1070), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is about 44 mm, the first resonant frequency (1071) of the antenna is about 0.83 GHz and the efficiency may be -10 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is about 44 mm, the second resonant frequency (1072) of the antenna is about 1.32 GHz and the efficiency may be about -1.3 dB.

[0155] Referring to graph 8 (1080), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is about 72.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (1051) is about 0.78 GHz and the efficiency may be -9 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is about 72.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (1082) of the antenna is about 1.18 GHz and the efficiency may be about -1 dB.

[0156] Referring to the 5th graph (1050) to the 8th graph (1080), it can be seen that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) increases, the first resonant frequency (1051, 1061, 1071, 1081) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency. It can be seen that the total efficiency of the antenna of an electronic device having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is higher than the total efficiency of the antenna of an electronic device not having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9). It can be seen that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) increases, the total efficiency of the antenna at the first resonant frequency (1051, 1061, 1071, 1081) increases.

[0157] Referring to the 5th graph (1050) to the 8th graph (1080), it can be seen that the second resonant frequency (1052, 1062, 1072, 1082) of the antenna changes as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) changes. It can be seen that the total efficiency of the antenna at the second resonant frequency (1052, 1062, 1072, 1082) changes as the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) changes.

[0158] FIG. 11 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot according to one embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters (input-reflection coefficients) of an antenna according to the length (S) of a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 9) of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 9. The width of the electronic device (101) may be about 73.5 mm. The antenna may radiate an RF signal through a conductive part (e.g., conductive part (220) of FIG. 4). Referring to FIG. 11, the target frequency (1101) of the antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 9) may be about 0.7 GHz to about 0.9 GHz.

[0159] Referring to FIG. 11, the first graph (1110) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 9) is absent. The second graph (1120) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 9) is about 12.5 mm. The third graph (1130) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 9) is about 44 mm. The fourth graph (1140) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 9) is about 72.5 mm.

[0160] Referring to the first graph (1110) to the fourth graph (1140), it can be confirmed that the RF signal radiated from the antenna includes a plurality of resonant frequencies. For example, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive part (220) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 9).

[0161] Referring to the first graph (1110), when the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is not present, the first resonant frequency (1111) of the antenna may be approximately 0.87 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -0.5 dB. When the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is not present, the second resonant frequency (1112) of the antenna may be approximately 1.35 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -4.2 dB.

[0162] Referring to the second graph (1120), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is about 12.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (1121) of the antenna is about 0.87 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -0.6 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is about 12.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (1142) of the antenna is about 1.34 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -5 dB.

[0163] Referring to the third graph (1130), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is about 44 mm, the first resonant frequency (1131) of the antenna is about 0.82 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -0.8 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is about 44 mm, the second resonant frequency (1142) of the antenna is about 1.32 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -8.2 dB.

[0164] Referring to the fourth graph (1140), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is about 72.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (1141) of the antenna is about 0.77 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -1 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is about 72.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (1142) of the antenna is about 1.18 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -12 dB.

[0165] Referring to the first graph (1110) to the fourth graph (1140), it can be seen that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) increases, the first resonant frequency (1111, 1121, 1131, 1141) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency. It can be seen that the input-reflection coefficient of an electronic device having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) is lower than the input-reflection coefficient of an electronic device not having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9). It can be seen that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) increases, the input-reflection coefficient at the first resonant frequency (1111, 1121, 1131, 1141) decreases.

[0166] Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) may be determined to radiate an RF signal included in the target frequency (1001, 1101). For example, the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) may be determined when the electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) in FIG. 9) is designed and / or manufactured. For example, the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 9) may be determined experimentally to correspond to the target frequency (1001, 1101).

[0167] FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining an antenna and a slot of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining a third embodiment of an antenna and a slot of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1 to 3. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 4 may correspond to the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1 to 3.

[0168] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may include a first side portion (201a), a second side portion (201b), and a third side portion (201c). The second side portion (201b) may be vertically extended from one end of the first side portion (201a). The third side portion (201c) may be vertically extended from the other end of the first side portion (201a).

[0169] According to one embodiment, the third housing (203) may include a fourth side portion (203a), a fifth side portion (203b), and a sixth side portion (203c). The fifth side portion (203b) may be vertically extended from one end of the fourth side portion (203a). The sixth side portion (203c) may be vertically extended from the other end of the fourth side portion (203a).

[0170] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) and the third housing (203) of the electronic device (101) in the third state (e.g., the third state (101c) of FIG. 2) may be adjacent. For example, the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201) and the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203) may be adjacent.

[0171] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a conductive portion (220). The conductive portion (220) may be disposed in a first housing (201). For example, the conductive portion (220) may form a part of a first side portion (201a). For example, the conductive portion (220) may include a part of the first side portion (201a) spaced apart from a second side portion (201b) and a third side portion (201c).

[0172] According to one embodiment, the first side portion (201a) may include non-conductive portions (229a, 229b). For example, the non-conductive portion (229a) may be positioned to be in contact with one end of the conductive portion (220). For example, the non-conductive portion (229b) may be positioned to be in contact with the other end of the conductive portion (220). The conductive portion (220) may be located between the non-conductive portion (229a) and the non-conductive portion (229b).

[0173] According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board (210) may be disposed inside a first housing (201). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to a conductive portion (220). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to the conductive portion (220) through a connecting member (211) (e.g., a c-clip). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to a third point (223) of the conductive portion (220). For example, the conductive portion (220) may be grounded through the third point (223).

[0174] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may include an RF signal aperture (230). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned near the conductive portion (220). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned adjacent to the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201). For example, the length of the RF signal aperture (230) may be formed along the first side portion (201a). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned spaced apart from one end and the other end of the first side portion (201a). For example, both ends of the RF signal aperture (230) may be spaced apart from the second side portion (201b) and the third side portion (201c).

[0175] According to one embodiment, a power supply unit (213) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (210). For example, the power supply unit (213) may include a wireless communication circuit. For example, the power supply unit (213) may be electrically connected to a first point (221) of a conductive part (220). For example, the power supply unit (213) may provide a power supply signal to the conductive part (220) through the first point (221).

[0176] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (210) may include a fill-cut region (231). For example, the fill-cut region (231) may be positioned so that at least a portion overlaps with the RF signal aperture (230). For example, the fill-cut region (231) may be positioned adjacent to the first side portion (201a). For example, the length (L) of the fill-cut region (231) may be formed along the first side portion (201a). For example, the length (L) of the fill-cut region (231) may be formed to correspond to the length of the conductive portion (220). For example, the fill-cut region (231) may be positioned spaced apart from one end and the other end of the first side portion (201a). For example, both ends of the fill-cut region (231) may be spaced apart from the second side portion (201b) and the third side portion (201c).

[0177] According to one embodiment, a matching circuit (212) may be disposed in the fill-cut region (231). For example, the matching circuit (212) may be electrically connected to a second point (222) of the conductive portion (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the impedance of the conductive portion (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the resonant frequency of the RF signal radiated through the conductive portion (220).

[0178] According to one embodiment, the slot (240) may be formed adjacent to the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be formed along the fourth side portion (203a). For example, the slot (240) may be formed such that each of its ends is adjacent to the fifth side portion (203b) and the sixth side portion (203c).

[0179] According to one embodiment, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal. For example, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal based on a feed signal provided from the feed portion (213).

[0180] According to one embodiment, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive portion (220) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (101). For example, the resonant frequencies (e.g., the first resonant frequency and the second resonant frequency) may be changed according to the length (S) of the slot (240). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be determined experimentally so that the conductive portion (220) radiates an RF signal in the first frequency band.

[0181] FIG. 13 is a drawing for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot according to one embodiment. FIG. 13 is a drawing for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna according to the length (S) of a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 12) of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 12. The width of the electronic device (101) may be about 73.5 mm. The antenna may radiate an RF signal through a conductive part (e.g., conductive part (220) of FIG. 12). Referring to FIG. 13, the target frequency (1301) of the antenna of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 12) according to one embodiment may be about 0.7 GHz to about 0.9 GHz.

[0182] Referring to FIG. 13, the first graph (1310) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) is absent. The second graph (1320) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) is approximately 12.5 mm. The third graph (1330) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) is approximately 44 mm. The fourth graph (1340) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) is approximately 72.5 mm.

[0183] Referring to the first graph (1310) to the fourth graph (1340), it can be confirmed that the radiation efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device having a slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) is higher than the radiation efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device not having a slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12). Additionally, it can be confirmed that the radiation efficiency of the antenna at the target frequency (1301) increases as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) increases.

[0184] Referring to FIG. 13, the fifth graph (1350) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) is absent. The sixth graph (1360) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) is approximately 12.5 mm. The seventh graph (1370) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) is approximately 44 mm. The eighth graph (1380) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) is approximately 72.5 mm.

[0185] Referring to the fifth graph (1350) through the eighth graph (1380), it can be confirmed that the RF signal radiated from the antenna includes a plurality of resonant frequencies. For example, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of a conductive part (e.g., the conductive part (220) of FIG. 12) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 12).

[0186] Referring to the fifth graph (1350), when the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) is not present, the first resonant frequency (1351) of the antenna may be approximately 0.89 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -9.5 dB. When the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) is not present, the second resonant frequency (1352) of the antenna may be approximately 1.53 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -3.2 dB.

[0187] Referring to the 6th graph (1360), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) is about 12.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (1361) of the antenna is about 0.89 GHz and the efficiency is about -9.4 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) is about 12.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (1362) of the antenna is about 1.53 GHz and the efficiency is about -3.2 dB.

[0188] Referring to the seventh graph (1370), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) is about 44 mm, the first resonant frequency (1371) of the antenna is about 0.85 GHz and the efficiency may be -8.5 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) is about 44 mm, the second resonant frequency (1372) of the antenna is about 1.47 GHz and the efficiency may be about -1.3 dB.

[0189] Referring to graph 8 (1380), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) is about 72.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (1351) is about 0.82 GHz and the efficiency may be -7.2 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) is about 72.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (1382) of the antenna is about 1.21 GHz and the efficiency may be about -1.7 dB.

[0190] Referring to the 5th graph (1350) through the 8th graph (1380), it can be seen that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) increases, the first resonant frequency (1351, 1361, 1371, 1381) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency. It can be seen that the total efficiency of the antenna of an electronic device having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) is higher than the total efficiency of the antenna of an electronic device not having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12). It can be seen that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) increases, the total efficiency of the antenna at the first resonant frequency (1351, 1361, 1371, 1381) increases.

[0191] Referring to the 5th graph (1350) through the 8th graph (1380), it can be seen that the second resonant frequency (1352, 1362, 1372, 1382) of the antenna changes as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 12) changes. It can be seen that the total efficiency of the antenna at the second resonant frequency (1352, 1362, 1372, 1382) changes as the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 12) changes.

[0192] FIG. 14 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot according to one embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters (input-reflection coefficients) of an antenna according to the length (S) of a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 12) of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 12. The width of the electronic device (101) may be about 73.5 mm. The antenna may radiate an RF signal through a conductive part (e.g., conductive part (220) of FIG. 4). Referring to FIG. 14, the target frequency (1401) of the antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 12) may be about 0.7 GHz to about 0.9 GHz.

[0193] Referring to FIG. 14, the first graph (1410) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) is absent. The second graph (1420) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) is about 12.5 mm. The third graph (1430) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) is about 44 mm. The fourth graph (1440) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 12) is about 72.5 mm.

[0194] Referring to the first graph (1410) to the fourth graph (1440), it can be confirmed that the RF signal radiated from the antenna includes a plurality of resonant frequencies. For example, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive part (220) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 12).

[0195] Referring to the first graph (1410), when the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 12) is not present, the first resonant frequency (1411) of the antenna may be approximately 0.87 GHz and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -1 dB. When the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 12) is not present, the second resonant frequency (1412) of the antenna may be approximately 1.53 GHz and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -3.3 dB.

[0196] Referring to the second graph (1420), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) is about 12.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (1421) of the antenna is about 0.87 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -1 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) is about 12.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (1422) of the antenna is about 1.53 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -3.3 dB.

[0197] Referring to the third graph (1430), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) is about 44 mm, the first resonant frequency (1431) of the antenna is about 0.85 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -1.2 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) is about 44 mm, the second resonant frequency (1432) of the antenna is about 1.47 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -7.5 dB.

[0198] Referring to the fourth graph (1440), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) is about 72.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (1441) is about 0.82 GHz and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -1.7 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) is about 72.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (1442) of the antenna is about 1.21 GHz and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -9 dB.

[0199] Referring to the first graph (1410) to the fourth graph (1440), it can be seen that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) increases, the first resonant frequency (1411, 1421, 1431, 1441) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency. It can be seen that the input-reflection coefficient of an electronic device having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) is lower than the input-reflection coefficient of an electronic device not having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12). It can be seen that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) increases, the input-reflection coefficient at the first resonant frequency (1411, 1421, 1431, 1441) decreases.

[0200] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) may be determined to radiate an RF signal included in the target frequency (1301, 1401). For example, the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) may be determined when the electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) in FIG. 12) is designed and / or manufactured. For example, the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 12) may be determined experimentally to correspond to the target frequency (1301, 1401).

[0201] FIG. 15 is a drawing for explaining an antenna and a slot of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 15 is a drawing for explaining a fourth embodiment of an antenna and a slot of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1 to 3. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 15 may correspond to the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1 to 3.

[0202] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may include a first side portion (201a), a second side portion (201b), and a third side portion (201c). The second side portion (201b) may be vertically extended from one end of the first side portion (201a). The third side portion (201c) may be vertically extended from the other end of the first side portion (201a).

[0203] According to one embodiment, the third housing (203) may include a fourth side portion (203a), a fifth side portion (203b), and a sixth side portion (203c). The fifth side portion (203b) may be vertically extended from one end of the fourth side portion (203a). The sixth side portion (203c) may be vertically extended from the other end of the fourth side portion (203a).

[0204] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) and the third housing (203) of the electronic device (101) in the third state (e.g., the third state (101c) of FIG. 2) may be adjacent. For example, the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201) and the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203) may be adjacent.

[0205] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a conductive portion (220). The conductive portion (220) may be disposed in a first housing (201). For example, the conductive portion (220) may form at least a portion of a first side portion (201a) and a portion of a second side portion (201b).

[0206] According to one embodiment, the first side portion (201a) may include a non-conductive portion (229). For example, the non-conductive portion (229) may be positioned to be in contact with one end of the conductive portion (220).

[0207] According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board (210) may be disposed inside a first housing (201). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to a conductive portion (220). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to the conductive portion (220) through a connecting member (211). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to a third point (223) of the conductive portion (220). For example, the conductive portion (220) may be grounded through the third point (223).

[0208] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may include an RF signal aperture (230). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned near the conductive portion (220). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned adjacent to the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201). For example, the length of the RF signal aperture (230) may be formed along the first side portion (201a). For example, one end of the RF signal aperture (230) may be adjacent to the second side portion (201b). For example, the other end of the RF signal aperture (230) may be spaced apart from the third side portion (201c). For example, the length of the RF signal aperture (230) can be formed to correspond to the length of the conductive portion (220) included in the first side portion (201a).

[0209] According to one embodiment, a power supply unit (213) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (210). For example, the power supply unit (213) may include a wireless communication circuit. For example, the power supply unit (213) may be electrically connected to a first point (221) of a conductive part (220). For example, the power supply unit (213) may provide a power supply signal to the conductive part (220) through the first point (221).

[0210] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (210) may include a fill-cut region (231). For example, the fill-cut region (231) may be positioned so that at least a portion overlaps with the RF signal aperture (230). For example, the fill-cut region (231) may be positioned adjacent to the first side portion (201a). For example, the length of the fill-cut region (231) may be formed along the first side portion (201a). For example, the length of the fill-cut region (231) may be formed to correspond to the length of the conductive portion (220) included in the first side portion (201a). For example, one end of the fill-cut region (231) may be adjacent to the second side portion (201b). For example, the other end of the fill-cut region (231) may be spaced apart from the third side portion (201c).

[0211] According to one embodiment, a matching circuit (212) may be disposed in the fill-cut region (231). For example, the matching circuit (212) may be electrically connected to a second point (222) of the conductive portion (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the impedance of the conductive portion (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the resonant frequency of the RF signal radiated through the conductive portion (220).

[0212] According to one embodiment, the slot (240) may be formed adjacent to the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be formed along the fourth side portion (203a). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be formed to correspond to the length of the conductive portion (220). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be formed to correspond to at least a portion of the first side portion (201a) included in the conductive portion (220). For example, the slot (240) may be formed to have a length longer than about 1 / 4 times the length of the first wavelength corresponding to the first frequency band. For example, the slot (240) may be formed such that each of its ends is adjacent to the fifth side portion (203b) and the sixth side portion (203c).

[0213] According to one embodiment, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal. For example, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal based on a feed signal provided from the feed portion (213).

[0214] According to one embodiment, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive portion (220) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (101). For example, the resonant frequencies (e.g., the first resonant frequency and the second resonant frequency) may be adjusted according to the length of the slot (240). For example, the length of the slot (240) may be determined experimentally so that the conductive portion (220) radiates an RF signal in the first frequency band.

[0215] FIG. 16 is a drawing for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot according to one embodiment. FIG. 16 is a drawing for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna according to the length (S) of a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 15. The width of the electronic device (101) may be about 73.5 mm. The antenna may radiate an RF signal through a conductive part (e.g., conductive part (220) of FIG. 15). Referring to FIG. 16, the target frequency (1601) of the antenna of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 15) according to one embodiment may be about 0.85 GHz to about 0.95 GHz.

[0216] Referring to FIG. 16, the first graph (1610) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 15) is absent. The second graph (1620) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 15) is about 12.5 mm. The third graph (1630) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 15) is about 44 mm. The fourth graph (1640) shows the radiation efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 15) is about 72.5 mm.

[0217] Referring to the first graph (1610) to the fourth graph (1640), it can be confirmed that the radiation efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device having a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) is higher than the radiation efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device not having a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15). Additionally, it can be confirmed that the radiation efficiency of the antenna at the target frequency (1601) increases as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) increases.

[0218] Referring to FIG. 16, the fifth graph (1650) represents the total efficiency of the antenna when the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 15) is absent. The sixth graph (1660) represents the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 15) is approximately 12.5 mm. The seventh graph (1670) represents the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 15) is approximately 44 mm. The eighth graph (1680) represents the total efficiency of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 15) is approximately 72.5 mm.

[0219] Referring to the fifth graph (1650) through the eighth graph (1680), it can be confirmed that the RF signal radiated from the antenna includes a plurality of resonant frequencies. For example, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive part (220) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 15).

[0220] Referring to the fifth graph (1650), when the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) is not present, the first resonant frequency (1651) of the antenna may be approximately 0.915 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -3.8 dB. When the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) is not present, the second resonant frequency (1652) of the antenna may be approximately 1.47 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -7.6 dB.

[0221] Referring to the 6th graph (1660), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) is about 12.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (1661) of the antenna is about 0.91 GHz and the efficiency is about -3.7 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) is about 12.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (1662) of the antenna is about 1.47 GHz and the efficiency is about -7.6 dB.

[0222] Referring to the seventh graph (1670), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) is about 44 mm, the first resonant frequency (1671) of the antenna is about 0.88 GHz and the efficiency may be -3.6 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) is about 44 mm, the second resonant frequency (1672) of the antenna is about 1.43 GHz and the efficiency may be about -4.2 dB.

[0223] Referring to graph 8 (1680), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) is about 72.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (1681) is about 0.86 GHz and the efficiency may be -2.3 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) is about 72.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (1682) of the antenna is about 1.13 GHz and the efficiency may be about -1.3 dB.

[0224] Referring to the 5th graph (1650) through the 8th graph (1680), it can be seen that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) increases, the first resonant frequency (1651, 1661, 1671, 1681) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency. It can be seen that the total efficiency of the antenna of an electronic device having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) is higher than the total efficiency of the antenna of an electronic device not having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15). It can be seen that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) increases, the total efficiency of the antenna at the first resonant frequency (1651, 1661, 1671, 1681) increases.

[0225] Referring to the 5th graph (1650) through the 8th graph (1680), it can be seen that the second resonant frequency (1652, 1662, 1672, 1682) of the antenna changes as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) changes. It can be seen that the total efficiency of the antenna at the second resonant frequency (1652, 1662, 1672, 1682) changes as the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) changes.

[0226] FIG. 17 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters of an antenna of an electronic device according to the length of a slot according to one embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters (input-reflection coefficients) of an antenna according to the length (S) of a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 15. The width of the electronic device (101) may be about 73.5 mm. The antenna may radiate an RF signal through a conductive part (e.g., conductive part (220) of FIG. 15). Referring to FIG. 17, the target frequency (1701) of the antenna of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 15) according to one embodiment may be about 0.85 GHz to about 0.95 GHz.

[0227] Referring to FIG. 17, the first graph (1710) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) is absent. The second graph (1720) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) is about 12.5 mm. The third graph (1730) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) is about 44 mm. The fourth graph (1740) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) is about 72.5 mm.

[0228] Referring to the first graph (1710) to the fourth graph (1740), it can be confirmed that the RF signal radiated from the antenna includes a plurality of resonant frequencies. For example, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive part (220) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 15).

[0229] Referring to the first graph (1710), when the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) is not present, the first resonant frequency (1711) of the antenna may be approximately 0.92 GHz and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -4 dB. When the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) is not present, the second resonant frequency (1712) of the antenna may be approximately 1.47 GHz and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -1.2 dB.

[0230] Referring to the second graph (1720), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) is about 12.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (1721) of the antenna is about 0.915 GHz and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -4.1 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) is about 12.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (1722) of the antenna is about 1.47 GHz and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -1.2 dB.

[0231] Referring to the third graph (1730), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) is about 44 mm, the first resonant frequency (1731) of the antenna is about 0.88 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -4.3 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) is about 44 mm, the second resonant frequency (1732) of the antenna is about 1.43 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -2.3 dB.

[0232] Referring to the fourth graph (1740), when the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) is about 72.5 mm, the first resonant frequency (1741) is about 0.86 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -7 dB. When the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) is about 72.5 mm, the second resonant frequency (1742) of the antenna is about 1.13 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be about -15 dB.

[0233] Referring to the first graph (1710) through the fourth graph (1740), it can be seen that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) increases, the first resonant frequency (1711, 1721, 1731, 1741) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency. It can be seen that the input-reflection coefficient of an electronic device having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) is lower than the input-reflection coefficient of an electronic device not having a slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15). It can be seen that as the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) in FIG. 15) increases, the input-reflection coefficient at the first resonant frequency (1711, 1721, 1731, 1741) decreases.

[0234] Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) may be determined to radiate an RF signal included in the target frequency (1601, 1701). For example, the length (S) of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) may be determined when the electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 15) is designed and / or manufactured. For example, the length of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 15) may be determined experimentally to correspond to the target frequency (1601, 1701).

[0235] FIG. 18 is a drawing for illustrating an antenna and a slot of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 18 is a drawing for illustrating a fifth embodiment of an antenna and a slot of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1 to 3. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 18 may correspond to the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1 to 3.

[0236] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may include a first side portion (201a), a second side portion (201b), and a third side portion (201c). The second side portion (201b) may be vertically extended from one end of the first side portion (201a). The third side portion (201c) may be vertically extended from the other end of the first side portion (201a).

[0237] According to one embodiment, the third housing (203) may include a fourth side portion (203a), a fifth side portion (203b), and a sixth side portion (203c). The fifth side portion (203b) may be vertically extended from one end of the fourth side portion (203a). The sixth side portion (203c) may be vertically extended from the other end of the fourth side portion (203a).

[0238] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) and the third housing (203) of the electronic device (101) in the third state (e.g., the third state (101c) of FIG. 2) may be adjacent. For example, the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201) and the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203) may be adjacent.

[0239] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a conductive portion (220). The conductive portion (220) may be disposed in a first housing (201). For example, the conductive portion (220) may form at least a portion of a first side portion (201a) and a portion of a second side portion (201b).

[0240] According to one embodiment, the first side portion (201a) may include a non-conductive portion (229). For example, the non-conductive portion (229) may be positioned to be in contact with one end of the conductive portion (220).

[0241] According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board (210) may be disposed inside a first housing (201). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to a conductive portion (220). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to the conductive portion (220) through a connecting member (211). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to a third point (223) of the conductive portion (220). For example, the conductive portion (220) may be grounded through the third point (223).

[0242] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may include an RF signal aperture (230). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned near the conductive portion (220). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned adjacent to the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201). For example, both ends of the RF signal aperture (230) may be adjacent to the second side portion (201b) and the third side portion (201c), respectively. For example, the length of the RF signal aperture (230) may be formed along the first side portion (201a).

[0243] According to one embodiment, a power supply unit (213) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (210). For example, the power supply unit (213) may include a wireless communication circuit. For example, the power supply unit (213) may be electrically connected to a first point (221) of a conductive part (220). For example, the power supply unit (213) may provide a power supply signal to the conductive part (220) through the first point (221).

[0244] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (210) may include a fill-cut region (231). For example, the fill-cut region (231) may be positioned so that at least a portion overlaps with the RF signal aperture (230). For example, the fill-cut region (231) may be positioned adjacent to a first side portion (201a). For example, the length of the fill-cut region (231) may be formed along the first side portion (201a). For example, one end of the fill-cut region (231) may be adjacent to a second side portion (201b). For example, the other end of the fill-cut region (231) may be adjacent to a third side portion (201c).

[0245] According to one embodiment, a matching circuit (212) may be disposed in the fill-cut region (231). For example, the matching circuit (212) may be electrically connected to a second point (222) of the conductive portion (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the impedance of the conductive portion (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the resonant frequency of the RF signal radiated through the conductive portion (220).

[0246] According to one embodiment, the slot (240) may be formed adjacent to the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be formed along the fourth side portion (203a). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be formed to correspond to the length of the conductive portion (220). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be formed to correspond to at least a portion of the first side portion (201a) included in the conductive portion (220). For example, the slot (240) may be formed to have a length longer than about 1 / 4 times the length of the first wavelength corresponding to the first frequency band. For example, the slot (240) may be formed such that each of its ends is adjacent to the fifth side portion (203b) and the sixth side portion (203c).

[0247] According to one embodiment, the fourth side portion (203a) may include a non-conductive portion (241). For example, the non-conductive portion (241) may be formed as a slit filled with a non-conductive material inside. For example, the non-conductive portion (241) may be positioned on one side of the slot (240). For example, the non-conductive portion (241) may be positioned at a location corresponding to the non-conductive portion (229) positioned in the first side portion (201a).

[0248] According to one embodiment, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal. For example, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal based on a feed signal provided from the feed portion (213).

[0249] According to one embodiment, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive portion (220) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (101). For example, the resonant frequencies (e.g., the first resonant frequency and the second resonant frequency) may be adjusted according to the length of the slot (240). For example, the length of the slot (240) may be determined experimentally so that the conductive portion (220) radiates an RF signal in the first frequency band.

[0250] According to one embodiment, the fourth side portion (203a) may include a connection circuit (242). For example, the connection circuit (242) may electrically connect the fourth side portion (203a) adjacent to both ends of the non-conductive portion (241). For example, the connection circuit (242) may include at least one of at least one switch, at least one capacitive element, or at least one inductor. For example, the connection circuit (242) may change the resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (101) among the resonant frequencies of the RF signal radiated through the conductive portion (220). For example, the type of electrical element (e.g., capacitor and / or inductor) and the value of the electrical element included in the connection circuit (242) may be determined experimentally so that the conductive portion (220) radiates an RF signal of the first frequency band.

[0251] FIG. 19 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to the component value of a connection circuit according to one embodiment. FIG. 19 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna according to the component value of a connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 18. The width of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 18) may be about 73.5 mm. The antenna may radiate an RF signal through a conductive part (e.g., the conductive part (220) of FIG. 18). Referring to FIG. 19, the target frequency (1901) of the antenna of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 18) according to one embodiment may be about 0.7 GHz to about 0.85 GHz.

[0252] Referring to FIG. 19, the first graph (1910) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 0.5 uF. The second graph (1920) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 0.75 uF. The third graph (1930) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1 uF. The fourth graph (1940) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1.2 uF. The fifth graph (1950) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1.5 uF.

[0253] Referring to the first graph (1910) to the fifth graph (1950), it can be confirmed that the RF signal radiated from the antenna includes a plurality of resonant frequencies. For example, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of a conductive part (e.g., the conductive part (220) of FIG. 18) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 18).

[0254] Referring to the first graph (1910), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 0.5uF, the first resonant frequency (1911) of the antenna is approximately 0.83GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -4dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 0.5uF, the second resonant frequency (1912) of the antenna is approximately 0.98GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -0.8dB.

[0255] Referring to the second graph (1920), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 0.75uF, the first resonant frequency (1921) of the antenna is approximately 0.8GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -4dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 0.75uF, the second resonant frequency (1922) of the antenna is approximately 0.935GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -1dB.

[0256] Referring to the third graph (1930), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1uF, the first resonant frequency (1931) of the antenna is approximately 0.765 GHz and the efficiency is approximately -8.5 dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1uF, the second resonant frequency (1932) of the antenna is approximately 0.93 GHz and the efficiency is approximately -1.2 dB.

[0257] Referring to the fourth graph (1940), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1.25 uF, the first resonant frequency (1941) of the antenna is approximately 0.74 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -11.5 dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1.25 uF, the second resonant frequency (1942) of the antenna is approximately 0.92 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -1.3 dB.

[0258] Referring to the fifth graph (1950), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1.5 uF, the first resonant frequency (1951) of the antenna is approximately 0.71 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -18.5 dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1.5 uF, the second resonant frequency (1952) of the antenna is approximately 0.9 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -1.5 dB.

[0259] Referring to the first graph (1910) to the fifth graph (1950), it can be seen that as the component value of the capacitor of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) increases, the first resonant frequency (1911, 1921, 1931, 1941, 1951) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency.

[0260] Referring to the first graph (1910) to the fifth graph (1950), it can be seen that the second resonant frequency (1912, 1922, 1932, 1942, 1952) of the antenna changes as the component value of the capacitor of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) changes. It can be seen that the total efficiency of the antenna at the second resonant frequency (1912, 1922, 1932, 1942, 1952) changes as the component value of the capacitor of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) changes.

[0261] Referring to FIG. 19, the type of electrical component (e.g., capacitor and / or inductor) and the value of the electrical component included in the connection circuit (242) can be determined to correspond to the target frequency (1901) and target efficiency of the antenna.

[0262] FIG. 20 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters of an antenna of an electronic device according to the component values ​​of a connection circuit according to one embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters (input-reflection coefficients) of an antenna according to the component values ​​of a connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 18. The width of the electronic device (101) may be about 73.5 mm. The antenna may radiate an RF signal through a conductive part (e.g., the conductive part (220) of FIG. 18). Referring to FIG. 20, the target frequency (2001) of the antenna of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 18) according to one embodiment may be about 0.7 GHz to about 0.85 GHz.

[0263] Referring to FIG. 20, the first graph (2010) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 0.5 uF. The second graph (2020) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 0.75 uF. The third graph (2030) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1 uF. The fourth graph (2040) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1.2 uF. The fifth graph (2050) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1.5 uF.

[0264] Referring to the first graph (2010) to the fifth graph (2050), it can be confirmed that the RF signal radiated from the antenna includes a plurality of resonant frequencies. For example, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of a conductive part (e.g., the conductive part (220) of FIG. 18) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 18).

[0265] Referring to the first graph (2010), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 0.5 uF, the first resonant frequency (2011) of the antenna may be approximately 0.83 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -7 dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 0.5 uF, the second resonant frequency (2012) of the antenna may be approximately 0.98 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -40 dB.

[0266] Referring to the second graph (2020), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 0.75uF, the first resonant frequency (2021) of the antenna may be approximately 0.8GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -10dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 0.75uF, the second resonant frequency (2022) of the antenna may be approximately 0.935GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -11dB.

[0267] Referring to the third graph (2030), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1uF, the first resonant frequency (2031) of the antenna is approximately 0.765 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -14 dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1uF, the second resonant frequency (2032) of the antenna is approximately 0.925 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -8 dB.

[0268] Referring to the fourth graph (2040), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1.25 uF, the first resonant frequency (2041) of the antenna is approximately 0.74 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -10 dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1.25 uF, the second resonant frequency (2042) of the antenna is approximately 0.92 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -8 dB.

[0269] Referring to the fifth graph (2050), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1.5 uF, the first resonant frequency (2051) of the antenna is approximately 0.71 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -5 dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) is 1.5 uF, the second resonant frequency (2052) of the antenna is approximately 0.9 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -7 dB.

[0270] Referring to the first graph (2010) to the fifth graph (2050), it can be seen that as the component value of the capacitor of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) increases, the first resonant frequency (2011, 2021, 2031, 2041, 2051) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency.

[0271] Referring to the first graph (2010) to the fifth graph (2050), it can be seen that as the component value of the capacitor of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) increases, the second resonant frequency (2012, 2022, 2032, 2042, 2052) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency.

[0272] Referring to FIGS. 19 and 20, the type and / or value of an electrical component of a connection circuit (e.g., connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) may be determined so that a conductive part (e.g., conductive part (220) of FIG. 18) radiates an RF signal included in a target frequency (1901, 2001). For example, the type and / or value of an electrical component of a connection circuit (e.g., connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) may be determined when an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 18) is designed and / or manufactured. For example, the type and / or value of an electrical component of a connection circuit (e.g., connection circuit (242) of FIG. 18) may be determined through experiment.

[0273] FIG. 21 is a drawing for explaining an antenna and a slot of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 21 is a drawing for explaining a sixth embodiment of an antenna and a slot of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1 to 3. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 21 may correspond to the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1 to 3.

[0274] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may include a first side portion (201a), a second side portion (201b), and a third side portion (201c). The second side portion (201b) may be vertically extended from one end of the first side portion (201a). The third side portion (201c) may be vertically extended from the other end of the first side portion (201a).

[0275] According to one embodiment, the third housing (203) may include a fourth side portion (203a), a fifth side portion (203b), and a sixth side portion (203c). The fifth side portion (203b) may be vertically extended from one end of the fourth side portion (203a). The sixth side portion (203c) may be vertically extended from the other end of the fourth side portion (203a).

[0276] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) and the third housing (203) of the electronic device (101) in the third state (e.g., the third state (101c) of FIG. 2) may be adjacent. For example, the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201) and the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203) may be adjacent.

[0277] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a conductive portion (220). The conductive portion (220) may be disposed in a first housing (201). For example, the conductive portion (220) may form at least a portion of a first side portion (201a) and a portion of a second side portion (201b).

[0278] According to one embodiment, the first side portion (201a) may include a non-conductive portion (229). For example, the non-conductive portion (229) may be positioned to be in contact with one end of the conductive portion (220).

[0279] According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board (210) may be disposed inside a first housing (201). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to a conductive portion (220). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to the conductive portion (220) through a connecting member (211). For example, the printed circuit board (210) may be electrically connected to a third point (223) of the conductive portion (220). For example, the conductive portion (220) may be grounded through the third point (223).

[0280] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may include an RF signal aperture (230). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned near the conductive portion (220). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned adjacent to the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201). For example, both ends of the RF signal aperture (230) may be adjacent to the second side portion (201b) and the third side portion (201c), respectively. For example, the length of the RF signal aperture (230) may be formed along the first side portion (201a).

[0281] According to one embodiment, a power supply unit (213) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (210). For example, the power supply unit (213) may include a wireless communication circuit. For example, the power supply unit (213) may be electrically connected to a first point (221) of a conductive part (220). For example, the power supply unit (213) may provide a power supply signal to the conductive part (220) through the first point (221).

[0282] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (210) may include a fill-cut region (231). For example, the fill-cut region (231) may be positioned so that at least a portion overlaps with the RF signal aperture (230). For example, the fill-cut region (231) may be positioned adjacent to a first side portion (201a). For example, the length of the fill-cut region (231) may be formed along the first side portion (201a). For example, one end of the fill-cut region (231) may be adjacent to a second side portion (201b). For example, the other end of the fill-cut region (231) may be adjacent to a third side portion (201c).

[0283] According to one embodiment, a matching circuit (212) may be disposed in the fill-cut region (231). For example, the matching circuit (212) may be electrically connected to a second point (222) of the conductive portion (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the impedance of the conductive portion (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the resonant frequency of the RF signal radiated through the conductive portion (220).

[0284] According to one embodiment, the slot (240) may be formed adjacent to the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be formed along the fourth side portion (203a). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be formed to correspond to the length of the conductive portion (220). For example, the length (S) of the slot (240) may be formed to correspond to at least a portion of the first side portion (201a) included in the conductive portion (220). For example, the slot (240) may be formed to have a length longer than about 1 / 4 times the length of the first wavelength corresponding to the first frequency band. For example, the slot (240) may be formed such that each of its ends is adjacent to the fifth side portion (203b) and the sixth side portion (203c).

[0285] According to one embodiment, the fourth side portion (203a) may include a non-conductive portion (241). For example, the non-conductive portion (241) may be formed as a slit filled with a non-conductive material inside. For example, the non-conductive portion (241) may be positioned on one side of the slot (240). For example, the non-conductive portion (241) may be positioned at a location not corresponding to the non-conductive portion (229) positioned in the first side portion (201a).

[0286] According to one embodiment, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal. For example, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal based on a feed signal provided from the feed portion (213).

[0287] According to one embodiment, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive portion (220) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (101). For example, the resonant frequencies (e.g., the first resonant frequency and the second resonant frequency) may be adjusted according to the length of the slot (240). For example, the length of the slot (240) may be determined experimentally so that the conductive portion (220) radiates an RF signal in the first frequency band.

[0288] According to one embodiment, the fourth side portion (203a) may include a connection circuit (242). For example, the connection circuit (242) may electrically connect the fourth side portion (203a) adjacent to both ends of the non-conductive portion (241). For example, the connection circuit (242) may include at least one of at least one switch, at least one capacitive element, or at least one inductor. For example, the connection circuit (242) may change the resonant frequency of the RF signal radiated through the conductive portion (220). For example, the connection circuit (242) may change the resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (101) among the resonant frequencies of the RF signal radiated through the conductive portion (220). For example, the type of electrical component (e.g., capacitor and / or inductor) and the value of the electrical component included in the connection circuit (242) may be determined through experiment so that the conductive part (220) radiates an RF signal of the first frequency band.

[0289] FIG. 22 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna of an electronic device according to the component value of a connection circuit according to one embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the efficiency of an antenna according to the component value of a connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 21. The width of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 21) may be about 73.5 mm. The antenna may radiate an RF signal through a conductive part (e.g., the conductive part (220) of FIG. 21). Referring to FIG. 22, the target frequency (2201) of the antenna of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 21) according to one embodiment may be about 0.68 GHz to about 0.82 GHz.

[0290] Referring to FIG. 22, the first graph (2210) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 0.5 uF. The second graph (2220) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 0.75 uF. The third graph (2230) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1 uF. The fourth graph (2240) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1.2 uF. The fifth graph (2250) shows the total efficiency of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1.5 uF.

[0291] Referring to the first graph (2210) to the fifth graph (2250), it can be confirmed that the RF signal radiated from the antenna includes a plurality of resonant frequencies. For example, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of a conductive part (e.g., the conductive part (220) of FIG. 21) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 21).

[0292] Referring to the first graph (2210), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 0.5uF, the first resonant frequency (2211) of the antenna is approximately 0.78GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -3.8dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 0.5uF, the second resonant frequency (2212) of the antenna is approximately 0.935GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -4dB.

[0293] Referring to the second graph (2220), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 0.75uF, the first resonant frequency (2221) of the antenna is approximately 0.77GHz, and the efficiency may be approximately -5dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 0.75uF, the second resonant frequency (2222) of the antenna is approximately 0.925GHz, and the efficiency may be approximately -3dB.

[0294] Referring to the third graph (2230), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1uF, the first resonant frequency (2231) of the antenna may be approximately 0.725 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -9.5 dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1uF, the second resonant frequency (2232) of the antenna may be approximately 0.92 GHz and the efficiency may be approximately -2.9 dB.

[0295] Referring to the fourth graph (2240), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1.25uF, the first resonant frequency (2241) of the antenna is approximately 0.71GHz and the efficiency is approximately -11dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1.25uF, the second resonant frequency (2242) of the antenna is approximately 0.92GHz and the efficiency is approximately -2.9dB.

[0296] Referring to the fifth graph (2250), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1.5uF, the first resonant frequency (2251) of the antenna is approximately 0.68GHz and the efficiency is approximately -7dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1.5uF, the second resonant frequency (2252) of the antenna is approximately 0.9GHz and the efficiency is approximately -2.5dB.

[0297] Referring to the first graph (2210) to the fifth graph (2250), it can be seen that as the component value of the capacitor of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) increases, the first resonant frequency (2211, 2221, 2231, 2241, 2251) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency.

[0298] Referring to the first graph (2210) to the fifth graph (2250), it can be seen that the second resonant frequency (2212, 2222, 2232, 2242, 2252) of the antenna changes as the component value of the capacitor of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) changes.

[0299] Referring to FIG. 22, the type of electrical component (e.g., capacitor and / or inductor) and the value of the electrical component included in the connection circuit (242) can be determined to correspond to the target frequency (2201) and target efficiency of the antenna.

[0300] FIG. 23 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters of an antenna of an electronic device according to the component values ​​of a connection circuit according to one embodiment. FIG. 23 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the S-parameters (input-reflection coefficients) of an antenna according to the component values ​​of a connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) of an electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 21. The width of the electronic device (101) may be about 73.5 mm. The antenna may radiate an RF signal through a conductive part (e.g., the conductive part (220) of FIG. 21). Referring to FIG. 23, the target frequency (2301) of the antenna of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 21) according to one embodiment may be about 0.7 GHz to about 0.85 GHz.

[0301] Referring to FIG. 23, the first graph (2310) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 0.5 uF. The second graph (2320) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 0.75 uF. The third graph (2330) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1 uF. The fourth graph (2340) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1.2 uF. The fifth graph (2350) shows the input-reflection coefficient of the antenna when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1.5 uF.

[0302] Referring to the first graph (2310) to the fifth graph (2350), it can be confirmed that the RF signal radiated from the antenna includes a plurality of resonant frequencies. For example, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of a conductive part (e.g., the conductive part (220) of FIG. 21) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 21).

[0303] Referring to the first graph (2310), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 0.5uF, the first resonant frequency (2311) of the antenna may be approximately 0.77GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -7dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 0.5uF, the second resonant frequency (2312) of the antenna may be approximately 0.94GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -4.5dB.

[0304] Referring to the second graph (2320), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 0.75uF, the first resonant frequency (2321) of the antenna is approximately 0.76GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -7dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 0.75uF, the second resonant frequency (2322) of the antenna is approximately 0.93GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -5dB.

[0305] Referring to the third graph (2330), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1uF, the first resonant frequency (2331) of the antenna may be approximately 0.725 GHz and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -9.5 dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1uF, the second resonant frequency (2332) of the antenna may be approximately 0.92 GHz and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -5.5 dB.

[0306] Referring to the fourth graph (2340), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1.25 uF, the first resonant frequency (2341) of the antenna is approximately 0.71 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -12 dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1.25 uF, the second resonant frequency (2342) of the antenna is approximately 0.91 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -5.7 dB.

[0307] Referring to the fifth graph (2350), when the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1.5 uF, the first resonant frequency (2351) of the antenna is approximately 0.675 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -11.3 dB. When the capacitor value of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) is 1.5 uF, the second resonant frequency (2352) of the antenna is approximately 0.9 GHz, and the input-reflection coefficient may be approximately -6 dB.

[0308] Referring to the first graph (2310) to the fifth graph (2350), it can be seen that as the component value of the capacitor of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) increases, the first resonant frequency (2311, 2321, 2331, 2341, 2351) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency.

[0309] Referring to the first graph (2310) to the fifth graph (2350), it can be seen that as the component value of the capacitor of the connection circuit (e.g., the connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) increases, the second resonant frequency (2312, 2322, 2332, 2342, 2352) of the antenna shifts to a lower frequency.

[0310] Referring to FIGS. 22 and 23, the type and / or value of an electrical component of a connection circuit (e.g., connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) may be determined so that a conductive part (e.g., conductive part (220) of FIG. 21) radiates an RF signal included in a target frequency (2201, 2301). For example, the type and / or value of an electrical component of a connection circuit (e.g., connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) may be determined when an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 21) is designed and / or manufactured. For example, the type and / or value of an electrical component of a connection circuit (e.g., connection circuit (242) of FIG. 21) may be determined through experiment.

[0311] FIG. 24 is a drawing for illustrating states of an electronic device according to one embodiment. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 24 may correspond to the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 24 may be implemented in a shape in which the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 is extended in the longitudinal direction (e.g., +y direction).

[0312] Referring to FIG. 24, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a housing (200). The housing (200) may form the exterior of the electronic device (101).

[0313] According to one embodiment, the housing (200) may include a first housing (201), a second housing (202), and a third housing (203). For example, the first housing (201) may include a first side portion (201a), a second side portion (201b), and a third side portion (201c). For example, the third housing (203) may include a fourth side portion (203a), a fifth side portion (203b), and a sixth side portion (203c).

[0314] For example, a first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201) may be positioned opposite to the second housing (202). For example, a second side portion (201b) may extend from one end of the first side portion (201a) toward the second housing (202). For example, a third side portion (201c) may extend from the other end of the first side portion (201a) toward the second housing (202).

[0315] For example, the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203) may be positioned in a direction opposite to the second housing (202). For example, the fifth side portion (203b) may extend from one end of the fourth side portion (203a) toward the second housing (202). For example, the sixth side portion (203c) may extend from the other end of the fourth side portion (203a) toward the second housing (202).

[0316] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) can be coupled with the second housing (202). For example, the first housing (201) can be rotatably coupled with the second housing (202) through a first hinge assembly (204). For example, the front of the first housing (201) can be rotated toward the front of the second housing (202). The third housing (203) can be coupled with the second housing (202). For example, the third housing (203) can be rotatably coupled with the second housing (202) through a second hinge assembly (205). For example, the front of the third housing (203) can be rotated toward the front of the second housing (202).

[0317] For example, by rotating the first housing (201) and the third housing (203) toward the second housing (202), the front of the first housing (201) and the front of the third housing (203) can face the front of the second housing (202). For example, when the front of the first housing (201) and the front of the third housing (203) face the front of the second housing (202), the first housing (201) and the third housing (203) can be adjacent on the second housing (202). For example, the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201) and the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203) can be adjacent.

[0318] According to one embodiment, components of an electronic device (101) may be placed in the housing (200). For example, a display (160) may be placed on the front of the housing (200). For example, the display (160) may be placed across the first housing (201), the second housing (202), and the third housing (203). For example, the display (160) may include a first area placed on the front of the first housing (201), a second area placed on the front of the second housing (202), and a third area placed on the front of the third housing. For example, the first area of ​​the display (160) may be folded toward the second area. For example, the third area of ​​the display (160) may be folded toward the second area.

[0319] According to one embodiment, the housing (200) may include a conductive portion (220). For example, the conductive portion (220) may include at least a portion of the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201). For example, the conductive portion (220) may form at least a portion of the first side portion (201a) and at least a portion of the second side portion (201b). For example, the conductive portion (220) may be positioned so as to be spaced apart from one end and / or the other end of the first side portion (201a). For example, the conductive portion (220) may operate as a radiator of an antenna. For example, the conductive portion (220) may radiate an RF signal.

[0320] According to one embodiment, the housing (200) may provide a space and a support member in which internal components of the electronic device (101) can be seated. The support member may fix and support the components seated in the internal space of the housing (200).

[0321] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change state by rotation of the first housing (201) and / or the third housing (203). For example, the electronic device (101) may be in one of a first state (101a), a second state (e.g., the second state (101b) of FIG. 2) and a third state (101c).

[0322] For example, the electronic device (101) in the first state (101a) may have the housing (200) in an unfolded state. For example, the first state (101a) of the electronic device (101) may correspond to the first state described with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 (e.g., the first state (101a) of FIG. 2 or the first state (101a) of FIG. 3). For example, the electronic device (101) in the first state (101a) may have the first housing (201) and the third housing (203) unfolded from the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device (101) in the first state (101a) may have the front of the first housing (201) rotated so that it moves away from the front of the second housing (202), and the front of the third housing (203) rotated so that it moves away from the front of the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device (101) of the first state (101a) may be in an unfolded state, with a display (160) arranged across the first housing (201), the second housing (202), and the third housing (203).

[0323] For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may be in a state where the front of the first housing (201) and the front of the third housing (203) are rotated so that they are close to the front of the second housing (202). For example, the third state (101c) of the electronic device (101) may correspond to the third state described with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 (e.g., the third state (101c) of FIG. 2 or the third state (101c) of FIG. 3). For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may be in a state where the front of the first housing (201) and the front of the third housing (203) are adjacent to the front of the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may be in a state where the front of the first housing (201) and the front of the third housing (203) face the front of the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may be in a state where the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201) is adjacent to the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203). For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may be in a state where both ends of the display (160) arranged across the first housing (201), the second housing (202), and the third housing (203) are folded. For example, the electronic device (101) of the third state (101c) may be in a state where a first region placed on the front of the first housing (201) is folded toward a second region placed on the front of the second housing (202), and a third region placed on the front of the third housing (203) is folded toward the second region.

[0324] According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board (210) may be disposed inside the housing (200). For example, a power supply unit (213) may be disposed on the printed circuit board (210). For example, the power supply unit (213) may include a wireless communication circuit. For example, the power supply unit (213) may be electrically connected to the conductive part (220) at a first point (221) of the conductive part (220). For example, the power supply unit (213) may be electrically connected to the conductive part (220) by electrically connecting the first point (221) of the conductive part (220) and the printed circuit board (210) with a connecting member (211) (e.g., a c-clip).

[0325] According to one embodiment, the conductive portion (220) can operate as an antenna radiator. For example, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal based on a feed signal provided from the feed portion (213). For example, the conductive portion (220) can radiate an RF signal of a first frequency band.

[0326] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may include an RF signal aperture (230). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned near the conductive portion (220). For example, the RF signal aperture (230) may be positioned adjacent to the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201). For example, both ends of the RF signal aperture (230) may be adjacent to the second side portion (201b) and the third side portion (201c), respectively. For example, the length of the RF signal aperture (230) may be formed along the first side portion (201a).

[0327] According to one embodiment, a matching circuit (212) may be disposed on the printed circuit board (210). For example, the matching circuit (212) may be disposed in a fill-cut area of ​​the printed circuit board (210). For example, the fill-cut area may be disposed such that at least a portion overlaps with the RF signal aperture (230). The fill-cut area may include an area where a portion of the metal layer of the printed circuit board (210) has been removed. For example, the fill-cut area may be disposed adjacent to the conductive portion (220). For example, the fill-cut area may be disposed adjacent to the first side portion (201a) of the first housing (201).

[0328] According to one embodiment, the matching circuit (212) may include at least one of at least one capacitive element or at least one inductor. For example, the matching circuit (212) may be electrically connected to the conductive part (220) at a second point (222) of the conductive part (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may be electrically connected to the conductive part (220) by a connecting member (211) (e.g., a c-clip) electrically connecting the second point (222) of the conductive part (220) to the printed circuit board (210). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the impedance of the conductive part (220). For example, the matching circuit (212) may change the resonant frequency of the RF signal radiated through the conductive part (220).

[0329] According to one embodiment, the peel-cut region may be formed with a length along the first side portion (201a). For example, the peel-cut region may be formed such that both ends are adjacent to the second side portion (201b) and the third side portion (201c), respectively. For example, the peel-cut region may be formed to have a length corresponding to at least a portion of the conductive portion (220). For example, the peel-cut region may be formed to have a length corresponding to the conductive portion (220) included in the first side portion (201a).

[0330] According to one embodiment, a conductive member may be disposed inside the third housing (203). For example, at least a portion of the conductive member may be disposed adjacent to the fourth side portion (203a) of the third housing (203). For example, the conductive member may include a slot (240). For example, the slot (240) may be formed to have a length along the fourth side portion (203a). For example, the slot (240) may be formed to have a length corresponding to the length of the conductive portion (220). For example, the slot (240) may be formed to have a length corresponding to the length of at least a portion of the first side portion (201a) included in the conductive portion (220). For example, the slot (240) may be formed to have a length longer than about 1 / 4 times the length of the first wavelength corresponding to the first frequency band. For example, the slot (240) may be disposed at a position corresponding to the conductive portion (220). For example, the slot (240) can be filled with a non-conductive material.

[0331] According to one embodiment, the RF signal may include a plurality of resonant frequencies. For example, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive portion (220) and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device (101). For example, the first resonant frequency may be included in a first frequency band.

[0332] According to one embodiment, the resonant frequencies (e.g., a first resonant frequency and a second resonant frequency) can be adjusted according to the length of the slot (240). For example, as the length of the slot (240) corresponds to a predetermined length, the first resonant frequency and / or the second resonant frequency may be included in a first frequency band.

[0333] The electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may have more difficulty radiating an RF signal than the electronic device (101) in the first state (101a) because the first side portion (201a) and the fourth side portion (203a) are adjacent. A slot (240) formed adjacent to the fourth side portion (203a) can reduce the decrease in efficiency of the RF signal radiated by the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c).

[0334] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 24 may be inferred from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG. 23. Duplicate content is omitted.

[0335] FIG. 25 is a drawing for illustrating states of an electronic device according to one embodiment. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 25 may correspond to the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 1. The electronic device (101) of FIG. 25 may be implemented such that the second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 is folded.

[0336] Referring to FIG. 25, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a housing (200). The housing (200) may form the exterior of the electronic device (101). The housing (200) may include a first housing (201), a second housing (202), or a third housing (203).

[0337] According to one embodiment, the second housing (202) may include a first part (202a) and a second part (202b). For example, the first part (202a) may be rotatably coupled to the first housing (201) through a first hinge assembly (204). For example, the second part (202b) may be coupled to the third housing (203) through a second hinge assembly (205). For example, the first part (202a) may be rotatably coupled to the second part (202b) through a third hinge assembly (206).

[0338] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) can be rotated toward the second housing (202). For example, the front of the first housing (201) can be rotated toward the front of the first part (202a) of the second housing (202). For example, by rotating the first housing (201) toward the second housing (202), the front of the first housing (201) can face the front of the first part (202a) of the second housing (202).

[0339] According to one embodiment, the third housing (203) can be rotated toward the second housing (202). For example, the front of the third housing (203) can be rotated toward the front of the second part (202b) of the second housing (202). For example, by rotating the third housing (20b) toward the second housing (202), the front of the third housing (203) can face the front of the second part (202b) of the second housing (202).

[0340] According to one embodiment, the second housing (202) can be folded. For example, the second housing (202) can be folded by rotating the first part (202a) of the second housing (202) toward the second part (202b). For example, by rotating the first part (202a) toward the second part (202b), the rear side of the first part (202a) can face the rear side of the second part (202b).

[0341] According to one embodiment, the housing (200) may accommodate components of the electronic device (101). For example, the housing (200) may accommodate a first display (209a) and / or a second display (209b). For example, the first display (209a) may be positioned across the front of the first housing (201), the front of the second housing (202), and the front of the third housing (203). For example, the second display (209b) may be positioned on the rear of the second housing (202). For example, the second display (209b) may be positioned across the rear of the first part (202a) and the rear of the second part (202b) of the second housing (202).

[0342] According to one embodiment, the housing (200) may include a conductive portion (220). For example, the conductive portion (220) may operate as a radiator of an antenna. For example, the conductive portion (220) may radiate an RF signal.

[0343] According to one embodiment, the housing (200) may include a slot (240). For example, the slot (240) may be positioned adjacent to a side portion of the third housing (203) (for example, a fourth side portion (203a) of FIG. 2). For example, the slot (240) may be positioned at a location corresponding to a conductive portion (220). For example, the slot (240) may be formed to have a length corresponding to the length of the conductive portion (220). For example, the slot (240) may be filled with a non-conductive material.

[0344] According to one embodiment, the housing (200) may provide a space and a support member in which internal components of the electronic device (101) can be seated. For example, a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (210) of FIG. 2) may be placed inside the housing (200).

[0345] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change state by rotation of the first housing (201), the third housing (203), the first part (202a) of the second housing (202) and / or the second part (202b) of the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device (101) may be in one of a first state (101a), a second state (e.g., the second state (101b) of FIG. 2), a third state (101c), and a fourth state (101d).

[0346] For example, the electronic device (101) in the first state (101a) may have the housing (200) in an unfolded state. For example, the electronic device (101) in the first state (101a) may have the display (160) placed across the first housing (201), the second housing (202), or the third housing (203) in an unfolded state. For example, the electronic device (101) in the first state (101a) may have the first housing (201) and the third housing (203) unfolded from the second housing (202), and the first part (202a) and the second part (202b) of the second housing (202) in an unfolded state. For example, the electronic device (101) in the first state (101a) may be in a state where the front of the first housing (201) is rotated so that it is away from the front of the second housing (202), the front of the third housing (203) is rotated so that it is away from the front of the second housing (202), and the rear of the first part (202a) and the rear of the second part (202b) of the second housing (202) are rotated so that they are away from each other.

[0347] For example, the electronic device (101) in the second state (for example, the second state (101b) of FIG. 2) may be in a state where the front of one of the first housing (201) or the third housing (203) is rotated so that it is close to the front of the second housing (202), and the front of the other housing is rotated so that it is far from the front of the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device in the second state (for example, the second state (101b) of FIG. 2) may be in a state where the front of the first housing (201) faces the front of the second housing (202), and the front of the third housing (203) faces the same direction as the front of the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device of the second state (for example, the second state (101b) of FIG. 2) may be in a state where the front of the third housing (203) faces the front of the second housing (202), and the front of the first housing (201) faces the same direction as the front of the second housing (202).

[0348] For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may be in a state where the front of the first housing (201) and the front of the third housing (203) are rotated so that they are close to the front of the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may be in a state where the front of the first housing (201) and the front of the third housing (203) are adjacent to the front of the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may be in a state where the front of the first housing (201) and the front of the third housing (203) face the front of the second housing (202). For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may have both ends of the display (160) placed across the first housing (201), the second housing (202), or the third housing (203) folded. For example, the electronic device (101) in the third state (101c) may have a first area placed on the front of the first housing (201) folded toward a second area placed on the front of the second housing (202), and a third area placed on the front of the third housing (203) folded toward the second area. When the electronic device (101) is in the third state (101c), the first housing (201) and the third housing (203) may be adjacent on the second housing (202).

[0349] For example, the electronic device (101) in the fourth state (101d) may be in a state where the electronic device (101) is rotated so that the rear surface of the first part (202a) of the second housing (202) is close to the rear surface of the second part (202b) in the third state (101c). For example, the electronic device (101) in the fourth state (101d) may be in a state where the second display (209b) placed across the first part (202a) and the second part (202b) of the second housing (202) is folded in the third state (101c).

[0350] The electronic device (101) of FIG. 25 may be inferred from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG. 23. Duplicate content is omitted.

[0351] According to the disclosed embodiments, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3) can secure a specified performance of the antenna at a target frequency regardless of the shape of the conductive part used as an antenna radiator by having a slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 3) arranged therein. Additionally, the resonant frequency of the antenna (e.g., the resonant frequency of the antenna radiator and the structural resonant frequency) can be shifted according to the length of the slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 3).

[0352] An electronic device according to one disclosed embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3) may include a slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 3) formed such that the resonant frequency of the antenna is included in the target frequency.

[0353] An electronic device according to one disclosed embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3) may have a slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 3) included so that interference between the antenna radiator resonance and the structural resonance may be reduced.

[0354] An electronic device according to one disclosed embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 3) can radiate an RF signal in a wideband by including the resonant frequency of the antenna radiator and the structural resonant frequency within the target frequency through a slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 3).

[0355] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0356] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) may include a housing (e.g., the housing (200) of FIG. 2) comprising a first housing (e.g., the first housing (201) of FIG. 2), a second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 2), and a third housing (e.g., the third housing (203) of FIG. 2). The first housing (e.g., the first housing (201) of FIG. 2) may include a first side portion (e.g., the first side portion (201a) of FIG. 2), a second side portion (e.g., the second side portion (201b) of FIG. 2), and a third side portion (e.g., the third side portion (201c) of FIG. 2). The third housing (e.g., the third housing (203) of FIG. 2) may include a fourth side portion (e.g., the fourth side portion (203a) of FIG. 2), a fifth side portion (e.g., the fifth side portion (203b) of FIG. 2), and a sixth side portion (e.g., the sixth side portion (203c) of FIG. 2). The electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) may include a first hinge assembly (e.g., the first hinge assembly (204) of FIG. 2) which rotatably connects the first housing (e.g., the first housing (201) of FIG. 2) and the second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 2). An electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) may include a second hinge assembly (e.g., the second hinge assembly (205) of FIG. 2) which rotatably combines a third housing (e.g., the third housing (203) of FIG. 2) and a second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 2).An electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) may include a first display (e.g., the first display (160) of FIG. 2) disposed across a first housing (e.g., the first housing (201) of FIG. 2), a second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 2), and a third housing (e.g., the third housing (203) of FIG. 2). An electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) may include a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (210) of FIG. 2) disposed inside a housing (e.g., the housing (200) of FIG. 2). An electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) may include a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the power supply unit (213) of FIG. 2) disposed on the printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (210) of FIG. 2). An electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) may include a slot (e.g., the slot (240) of FIG. 2) formed adjacent to a fourth side portion (e.g., the fourth side portion (203a) of FIG. 2) of a third housing (e.g., the third housing (203) of FIG. 2). A first side portion (e.g., the first side portion (201a) of FIG. 2) may be positioned in a direction opposite to the second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 2) among the side portions of the first housing (e.g., the first housing (201) of FIG. 2). A second side portion (e.g., the second side portion (201b) of FIG. 2) may extend from one end of a first side portion (e.g., the first side portion (201a) of FIG. 2) toward a second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 2). A third side portion (e.g., the third side portion (201c) of FIG. 2) may extend from the other end of a first side portion (e.g., the first side portion (201a) of FIG. 2) toward a second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 2).A fourth side portion (e.g., the fourth side portion (203a) of FIG. 2) may be positioned in a direction opposite to the second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 2) among the side portions of the third housing (e.g., the third housing (203) of FIG. 2). A fifth side portion (e.g., the fifth side portion (203b) of FIG. 2) may extend from one end of the fourth side portion (e.g., the fourth side portion (203a) of FIG. 2) toward the second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 2). A sixth side portion (e.g., the sixth side portion (203c) of FIG. 2) may extend from the other end of the fourth side portion (e.g., the fourth side portion (203a) of FIG. 2) toward the second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 2). The first housing (e.g., the first housing (201) of FIG. 2) may include a conductive portion (e.g., the conductive portion (220) of FIG. 2) comprising at least a portion of a first side portion (e.g., the first side portion (201a) of FIG. 2) of the first housing (e.g., the first housing (201) of FIG. 2).When the first housing (e.g., the first housing (201) of FIG. 2) is rotated by the first hinge assembly (e.g., the first hinge assembly (204) of FIG. 2) and the third housing (e.g., the third housing (203) of FIG. 2) is rotated by the second hinge assembly (e.g., the second hinge assembly (205) of FIG. 2), so that the front of the first housing (e.g., the first housing (201) of FIG. 2) and the front of the third housing (e.g., the third housing (203) of FIG. 2) face the front of the second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 2), the first side portion of the first housing (e.g., the first housing (201a) of FIG. 2) and the third housing (e.g., the third housing (203) of FIG. 2) A fourth side portion (e.g., the fourth side portion (203a) of FIG. 2) may be arranged adjacently on a second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 2). A wireless communication circuit (e.g., the feed portion (213) of FIG. 2) may provide a feed signal to a first point (e.g., 221) of FIG. 2 on a conductive portion (e.g., the conductive portion (220) of FIG. 2). The conductive portion (e.g., the conductive portion (220) of FIG. 2) may radiate an RF signal of a first frequency band based on the feed signal provided from the wireless communication circuit (e.g., the feed portion (213) of FIG. 2).

[0357] According to one embodiment, a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 2) may be formed in a conductive member disposed adjacent to a fourth side portion (e.g., fourth side portion (203a) of FIG. 2) of a third housing (e.g., third housing (203) of FIG. 2).

[0358] According to one embodiment, a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 2) may be formed to have a length along a fourth side portion (e.g., fourth side portion (203a) of FIG. 2) of a third housing (e.g., third housing (203) of FIG. 2).

[0359] According to one embodiment, both ends of the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 2) may be formed to be adjacent to a fifth side portion (e.g., fifth side portion (203b) of FIG. 2) and a sixth side portion (e.g., sixth side portion (203c) of FIG. 2), respectively.

[0360] According to one embodiment, the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 2) may be formed to have a length corresponding to the length of the conductive portion (e.g., conductive portion (220) of FIG. 2).

[0361] According to one embodiment, a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 2) may be formed to have a length corresponding to at least a portion of a first side portion (e.g., first side portion (201a) of FIG. 2) included in a conductive portion (e.g., conductive portion (220) of FIG. 2).

[0362] According to one embodiment, the slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 2) may be formed to have a length longer than 1 / 4 of the length of the first wavelength corresponding to the first frequency band.

[0363] According to one embodiment, a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 2) may be positioned at a location corresponding to a conductive part (e.g., conductive part (220) of FIG. 2).

[0364] According to one embodiment, a slot (e.g., slot (240) of FIG. 2) may include a non-conductive portion (e.g., non-conductive portion (241) of FIG. 2) disposed in a fourth side portion (e.g., fourth side portion (203a) of FIG. 2) of a third housing (e.g., third housing (203) of FIG. 2). An electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) may include a connection circuit that electrically connects the fourth side portion (e.g., fourth side portion (203a) of FIG. 2) adjacent to both ends of the non-conductive portion (e.g., non-conductive portion (241) of FIG. 2).

[0365] According to one embodiment, a conductive portion (e.g., the conductive portion (220) of FIG. 2) may be positioned so as to be spaced apart from one end and the other end of a first side portion (e.g., the first side portion (201a) of FIG. 2).

[0366] According to one embodiment, the conductive portion (e.g., the conductive portion (220) of FIG. 2) may include at least a portion of the first side portion (e.g., the first side portion (201a) of FIG. 2) and at least a portion of the second side portion (e.g., the second side portion (201b) of FIG. 2).

[0367] According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (210) of FIG. 2) may include a matching circuit (e.g., the matching circuit (212) of FIG. 2) that is electrically connected to a second point (e.g., the second point (222) of FIG. 2) of a conductive part (e.g., the conductive part (220) of FIG. 2). The matching circuit (e.g., the matching circuit (212) of FIG. 2) may include at least one of at least one capacitive element (capacitor) or at least one inductive element (inductor).

[0368] According to one embodiment, a matching circuit (e.g., the matching circuit (212) of FIG. 2) may be disposed in a peel-cut area (e.g., the peel-cut area (231) of FIG. 4) formed adjacent to a first side portion (e.g., the first side portion (201a) of FIG. 2) of a first housing (e.g., the first housing (201) of FIG. 2) on a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (210) of FIG. 2).

[0369] According to one embodiment, a peel-cut region (e.g., the peel-cut region (231) of FIG. 4))) may be formed to have a length corresponding to at least a portion of a first side portion (e.g., the first side portion (201a) of FIG. 2) included in a conductive portion (e.g., the conductive portion (220) of FIG. 2).

[0370] According to one embodiment, a peel-cut region (e.g., the peel-cut region (231) of FIG. 4))) may be formed such that both ends are adjacent to a second side portion (e.g., the second side portion (201b) of FIG. 2) and a third side portion (e.g., the third side portion (201c) of FIG. 2), respectively.

[0371] According to one embodiment, the RF signal may include a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of a conductive portion (e.g., the conductive portion (220) of FIG. 2) and a second resonant frequency formed based on structural resonance of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2). The first resonant frequency may be included in a first frequency band.

[0372] According to one embodiment, the second resonant frequency may be included in the first frequency band.

[0373] According to one embodiment, the second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 25) may include a first part (e.g., the first part (202a) of FIG. 25) which is rotatably coupled to the first housing (e.g., the first housing (201) of FIG. 25) by a first hinge assembly (e.g., the first hinge assembly (204) of FIG. 25). The second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 25)) may include a second part (e.g., the second part (202b) of FIG. 25) which is rotatably coupled to the third housing (e.g., the third housing (203) of FIG. 25) by a second hinge assembly (e.g., the second hinge assembly (205) of FIG. 25). A first part (e.g., the first part (202a) of FIG. 25) and a second part (e.g., the second part (202b) of FIG. 25) of a second housing (e.g., the second part (202b) of FIG. 25) can be rotatably coupled by a third hinge assembly (e.g., the third hinge assembly (206) of FIG. 25).

[0374] According to one embodiment, a second housing (e.g., the second housing (202) of FIG. 25) may have a second display (e.g., the second display (209b) of FIG. 25) disposed on the other side opposite to the side on which the first display is disposed.

[0375] According to one embodiment, the first part (e.g., the first part (202a) of FIG. 25) and the second part (e.g., the second part (202b) of FIG. 25) of the second housing (e.g., the third hinge assembly (206) of FIG. 25) are rotated by the third hinge assembly (e.g., the second display (209b) of FIG. 25), so that both ends of the second display (e.g., the second display (209b) of FIG. 25) can be positioned adjacently.

[0376] The electronic device according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the devices described above.

[0377] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said 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 said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, phrases such as "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" may each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicationly,” it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0378] As used in this document, the term "module" 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 a component formed as a whole, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof 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).

[0379] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (140)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (136) or external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (101)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' merely 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.

[0380] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or distributed online (e.g., download or upload) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0381] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the components of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, program, or other components may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In an electronic device, A housing comprising a first housing, a second housing and a third housing, wherein the first housing comprises a first side portion, a second side portion and a third side portion, and the third housing comprises a fourth side portion, a fifth side portion and a sixth side portion; A first hinge assembly that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing; A second hinge assembly that rotatably connects the third housing and the second housing; A first display disposed across the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing; A printed circuit board disposed inside the above housing; A wireless communication circuit disposed on the above printed circuit board; and It includes a slot formed adjacent to the fourth side portion of the third housing, and The first side portion is positioned in a direction opposite to the second housing among the side portions of the first housing, and The second side portion extends from one end of the first side portion toward the second housing, and The third side portion extends from the other end of the first side portion toward the second housing, and The fourth side portion is positioned in a direction opposite to the second housing among the side portions of the third housing, and The fifth side portion extends from one end of the fourth side portion toward the second housing, and The sixth side portion extends from the other end of the fourth side portion toward the second housing, and The first housing includes a conductive portion included in at least a part of the first side portion of the first housing, and When the first housing is rotated by the first hinge assembly and the third housing is rotated by the second hinge assembly, so that the front of the first housing and the front of the third housing face the front of the second housing, the first side portion of the first housing and the fourth side portion of the third housing are arranged adjacently on the second housing. The above wireless communication circuit provides a power supply signal to a first point of the above conductive part, and The conductive portion radiates an RF signal of a first frequency band based on the feed signal provided from the wireless communication circuit. Electronic device.

2. In Claim 1, The above slot is formed in a conductive member disposed adjacent to the fourth side portion of the third housing, Electronic device.

3. In Claim 2, The above slot is formed to have a length along the fourth side portion of the third housing, Electronic device.

4. In Claim 3, Both ends of the above slot are formed to be adjacent to the fifth side portion and the sixth side portion, respectively. Electronic device.

5. In Claim 3, The above slot is formed to have a length corresponding to the length of the above conductive portion, Electronic device.

6. In Claim 3, The slot is formed to have a length corresponding to at least a portion of the first side portion included in the conductive portion, Electronic device.

7. In Claim 3, The above slot is formed to have a length longer than 1 / 4 times the length of the first wavelength corresponding to the first frequency band, Electronic device.

8. In Claim 1, The above slot is positioned at a location corresponding to the above conductive part, Electronic device.

9. In Claim 1, The above slot includes a non-conductive portion disposed in the fourth side portion of the third housing, and The electronic device includes a connection circuit that electrically connects the fourth side portion adjacent to both ends of the non-conductive portion. Electronic device.

10. In Claim 1, The above conductive portion is positioned to be spaced apart from one end and the other end of the first side portion, Electronic device.

11. In Claim 1, The conductive portion comprises at least a portion of the first side portion and at least a portion of the second side portion, Electronic device.

12. In Claim 1, The above printed circuit board includes a matching circuit electrically connected to a second point of the conductive portion, and The above matching circuit comprises at least one of at least one capacitive element or at least one inductive element, Electronic device.

13. In Claim 12, The above matching circuit is A portion disposed in a fill-cut area formed adjacent to the first side portion of the first housing on the printed circuit board. Electronic device.

14. In Claim 1, The above RF signal includes a first resonant frequency formed based on the length of the conductive portion and a second resonant frequency formed based on the structural resonance of the electronic device, and The first resonant frequency and the second resonant frequency are included in the first frequency band, Electronic device.

15. In Claim 1, The above second housing is, A first part rotatably coupled to the first housing by the first hinge assembly and It includes a second part rotatably coupled to the third housing by the second hinge assembly, The first part of the second housing and the second part of the second housing are rotatably connected by a third hinge assembly. Electronic device.

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