18095158. ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING AN ANTENNA simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING AN ANTENNA
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Seongjin Park of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING AN ANTENNA - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18095158 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING AN ANTENNA
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a mmWave antenna module, an RFIC, an antenna structure, a connection member, a main PCB, and a wireless communication circuit.
- The electronic device includes a mmWave antenna module with multiple antenna elements on one surface, a coupling unit protruding from another surface, and an RFIC on a third surface.
- It also includes an antenna structure with additional antenna elements and a coupling unit on its surface.
- A connection member is used to electrically connect the coupling units.
- The main PCB is electrically connected to the mmWave antenna module.
- A wireless communication circuit is placed on the main PCB.
Potential Applications
- Wireless communication devices
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
- Mobile phones and tablets
- Smart home devices
Problems Solved
- Efficient wireless communication at mmWave frequencies
- Integration of multiple antenna elements and coupling units
- Simplified design and assembly of electronic devices
Benefits
- Improved signal reception and transmission at mmWave frequencies
- Compact and streamlined design of electronic devices
- Enhanced wireless communication performance
- Increased flexibility in device placement and orientation
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device according to various embodiments includes a mmWave antenna module including a plurality of first antenna elements disposed on a first surface that is oriented in a first direction, a first coupling unit that protrudes in a second direction from a second surface that is perpendicular to the first surface and is oriented in the second direction, and an RFIC disposed on a third surface oriented in a third direction opposite to the first direction. The electronic device also includes an antenna structure including a plurality of second antenna elements and a second coupling unit protruding from one surface of the antenna structure; a connection member electrically connected to at least one of the first coupling unit and the second coupling unit; a main PCB electrically connected to the mmWave antenna module; and a wireless communication circuit disposed on the main PCB.
