Patent Publication Number: US-2023163484-A1

Title: Electronic device having an antenna

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) 
     This application is a continuation application, claiming priority under § 365(c), of an International Application No. PCT/KR2022/009409, filed on Jun. 30, 2022, which is based on and claims the benefit of a Korean patent application number 10-2021-0087133, filed on Jul. 2, 2021, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     Embodiments disclosed herein relate to an electronic device including an antenna. 
     BACKGROUND ART 
     An electronic device may include a plurality of printed circuit boards (PCBs) in order to mount a plurality of electronic components thereon. The plurality of printed circuit boards may be electrically connected via wires or physically connected via a conductive adhesive member. In an example, the plurality of printed circuit boards may be electrically connected to each other via a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). 
     In addition, an electronic device performing wireless communication in a frequency band of 20 GHz or higher may include an antenna module including a printed circuit board and a plurality of antenna elements provided on the printed circuit board. 
     Technical Problem 
     An antenna module including a plurality of PCBs on which antenna elements are disposed and an FPCB for interconnecting the plurality of PCBs is produced in the state in which the FPCB for interconnecting the plurality of PCBs is bonded to each of the PCBs. Therefore, when the shape of the electronic device including the antenna module is changed, it may be necessary to newly manufacture the antenna module, which may result in an increase in production cost. 
     SUMMARY 
     Technical Solution 
     Various embodiments disclosed herein may include an electronic device that includes an antenna module including a coupling unit and a coupling member capable of being coupled to the coupling unit. 
     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. The antenna structure is electrically connected to the mmWave antenna module via the connection member, and the wireless communication circuit is configured to perform wireless communication by using at least one of the mmWave antenna module and the antenna structure. 
     An electronic device according to various embodiments includes a mmWave antenna module including a plurality of second antenna elements, a first coupling unit protruding from one surface, and an RFIC; an antenna structure including a plurality of second antenna elements disposed on a first surface that is oriented in a first direction, a second 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 a key structure disposed on the first surface; 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. The antenna structure is electrically connected to the mmWave antenna module via the connection member, and the wireless communication circuit is configured to perform wireless communication by using at least one of the mmWave antenna module and the antenna structure. 
     Advantageous Effects 
     According to various embodiments of the disclosure, an FPCB and an antenna module may be coupled to each other by providing a coupling unit in at least one antenna module. 
     In addition, when the structure or position in which the antenna module is disposed in the electronic device is changed, only the FPCB may be newly manufactured and used by being coupled to the coupling unit included in the antenna module. 
     Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost and time required for newly manufacturing the antenna module. 
     In addition, various effects directly or indirectly identified through the disclosure may be provided. 
    
    
     
       DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         FIG.  1 A  is a perspective view illustrating a front surface of an electronic device according to various embodiments. 
         FIG.  1 B  is a perspective view illustrating a rear surface of the electronic device according to various embodiments. 
         FIG.  2    illustrates a hardware configuration of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the disclosure. 
         FIG.  3 A  illustrates a mmWave antenna module including a first coupling unit according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  3 B  illustrates a side surface of the mmWave antenna module of  FIG.  3 A  according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  3 C  illustrates a side surface of the mmWave antenna module of  FIG.  3 A  according to another embodiment. 
         FIG.  3 D  illustrates an antenna structure according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  3 E  illustrates a side surface of the mmWave antenna module of  FIG.  3 D  according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  3 F  illustrates mmWave antenna modules including a second coupling unit according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  3 G  illustrates mmWave antenna modules including a second coupling unit according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  3 H  illustrates a mmWave antenna module and an antenna structure coupled with a connection member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  4 A  illustrates a connection member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  4 B  illustrates a connection member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  4 C  illustrates a connection member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  5 A  illustrates a mmWave antenna module and an antenna structure coupled with a connection member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  5 B  illustrates a mmWave antenna module coupled with a connection member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  5 C  illustrates a mmWave antenna module coupled with a connection member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  5 D  illustrates a mmWave antenna module coupled with a connection member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  6 A  is a side view illustrating a mmWave antenna module coupled with a connection member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  6 B  is a side view illustrating a mmWave antenna module coupled with a connection member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  6 C  is a side view illustrating a mmWave antenna module coupled with a connection member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  7 A  illustrates a mmWave antenna module and an antenna structure connected to each other via a plurality of wires according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  7 B  illustrates a mmWave antenna module and an antenna structure connected to each other via a plurality of wires according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  8 A  illustrates a mmWave antenna module and an antenna structure connected to each other via a plurality of wires according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  8 B  illustrates a mmWave antenna module and an antenna structure connected to each other via a plurality of wires according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  8 C  illustrates a mmWave antenna module and an antenna structure connected to each other via a plurality of wires according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  9    illustrates a mmWave antenna module, an antenna structure, and a key signal path connected to each other via a plurality of wires according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  10 A  illustrates an antenna structure including a key structure coupled with a connection member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  10 B  illustrates an antenna structure including a key structure coupled with a connection member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  10 C  illustrates an antenna structure including a key connection unit coupled with a connection member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  10 D  illustrates a state in which an antenna structure including a key coupled with a connection member is disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  10 E  illustrates a state in which an antenna structure including a key coupled with a connection member is disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  11    illustrates ground connections according to ON and OFF states of a key according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  12    illustrates signal paths according to ON and OFF states of a key according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  13    is a cross-sectional side view of an electronic device including a key according to an exemplary embodiment. 
         FIG.  14    is a perspective view of an electronic device including a key dome according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  15    illustrates a key signal path and a feed path of a mmWave antenna module according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  16    is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments in a network environment. 
     
    
    
     MODE FOR INVENTION 
     Hereinafter, various embodiments of the disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it shall be understood that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to specific embodiments and that the disclosure includes various modifications, equivalents, or alternatives of the embodiments of the disclosure. 
       FIG.  1 A  is a perspective view illustrating a front surface of an electronic device  100  (e.g., a surface of the electronic device  100  of  FIG.  1 A  located in the +z-direction) according to various embodiments.  FIG.  1 B  is a perspective view illustrating a rear surface of an electronic device  100  (e.g., a surface of the electronic device  100  of  FIG.  1 A  located in the −z-direction) according to various embodiments. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  1 A and  1 B , the electronic device  100  may include a housing  110 , and the housing  110  may include a front plate  111 , a rear plate  112 , and a side member  113  surrounding the space between the front plate  111  and the rear plates  112 . 
     In an embodiment, a display  120  may be disposed on the front plate  111  of the housing  110 . In an example, the display  120  may occupy most of the front surface of the electronic device  100  (e.g., the surface located in the +z-direction of the electronic device  100  of  FIG.  1 A ). 
     According to an embodiment, the rear plate  112  may be formed of, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of two or more of these materials. According to an embodiment, the rear plate  112  may include a curved portion that is bent toward the side member  113  from at least one end and extends seamlessly. 
     According to an embodiment, the side member  113  may be coupled to the rear plate  112  and may include a metal and/or a polymer. According to an embodiment, the rear plate  112  and the side member  113  may be configured integrally and may include the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum). 
     According to an embodiment, a conductive portion of the side member  113  may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit to operate as an antenna radiator for transmitting and/or receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal of a predetermined frequency band. According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit may transmit an RF signal of the predetermined frequency band to the conductive portion of the side member  113  or receive an RF signal of the predetermined frequency band from the conductive portion. 
     The electronic device  100  illustrated in  FIGS.  1 A and  1 B  correspond to an example and do not limit the shape of the device to which the technical idea disclosed herein is applied. The technical idea disclosed herein is applicable to various user devices including a portion capable of operating as an antenna radiator. For example, by adopting a flexible display and a hinge structure, the technical idea disclosed herein may also be applicable to a foldable electronic device that is foldable in a horizontal direction or a foldable in a vertical direction, a tablet computer, or a notebook computer. 
     Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described with reference to the electronic device  100  illustrated in  FIGS.  1 A and  1 B  for convenience of description. 
       FIG.  2    illustrates a hardware configuration of the electronic device  100  according to various embodiments. 
     Referring to  FIG.  2   , the electronic device  100  includes at least one mmWave antenna module  210 , a connection member  220 , a main PCB  230 , a wireless communication circuit  240 , or an antenna structure  250 . In an example, the connection member  220  may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), a PCB, or a coaxial cable. 
     According to an embodiment, the at least one mmWave antenna module  210  includes first antenna elements  211 , a first coupling unit  212 , an RFIC  213 , or a first antenna PCB  214 . 
     According to an embodiment, the electronic device  100  may further include components in addition to the at least one mmWave antenna module  210 , the connection member  220 , the main PCB  230 , the wireless communication circuit  240 , and/or the antenna structure  250 . In an example, the electronic device  100  may further include a second PCB (or a slave PCB) (not illustrated). 
     According to an embodiment, the at least one mmWave antenna module  210  may be electrically connected to the connection member  220 . In an example, the at least one mmWave antenna module  210  may be electrically connected to the connection member  220  via the first coupling unit  212 . 
     According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit  240  is disposed on the main PCB  230 . In an example, the wireless communication circuit  240  may be disposed on the main PCB  230  to be electrically connected to other electronic components (not illustrated) disposed on the main PCB  230 . For example, the wireless communication circuit  240  may be electrically connected to a communication module (not illustrated) disposed on the main PCB  230 . 
     According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module  210  may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit  240 . In an example, the mmWave antenna module  210  may be electrically connected to the main PCB  230  to be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit  240  disposed on the main PCB  230 . 
     According to an embodiment, the wireless communication circuit  240  performs wireless communication by using the at least one mmWave antenna module  210  that is electrically connected thereto. In an example, the wireless communication circuitry  240  may transmit and/or receive signals by using the mmWave antenna module  210 . 
     According to an embodiment, the antenna structure  250  may include second antenna elements  251 , a second coupling unit  252 , or a second antenna PCB  253 . In an example, the second antenna elements  251 , the second coupling unit  252 , or the second antenna PCB  253  may be substantially the same in configuration as the first antenna elements  211 , the first coupling unit  212 , or the first antenna PCB  214 , respectively. 
     According to an embodiment, the antenna structure  250  may be electrically connected to the mmWave antenna module  210  via the connection member  220 . For example, one end of the connection member  220  may be connected to the first coupling unit  212 , and the other end of the connection member  220  may be connected to the second coupling unit  252 . 
       FIG.  3 A  illustrates a mmWave antenna module  210  including a first coupling unit  212  according to an embodiment.  FIG.  3 B  illustrates a side surface of the mmWave antenna module  210  of  FIG.  3 A  according to an embodiment.  FIG.  3 C  illustrates a side surface of the antenna module  210  of  FIG.  3 A  according to another embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  3 A,  3 B, and  3 C , at least one mmWave antenna module  210  may include first antenna elements  211 , a first coupling unit  212 , an RFIC  213 , and/or a first antenna PCB  214 . 
     According to an embodiment, the first antenna elements  211  included in the mmWave antenna module  210  may be disposed on the first antenna PCB  214 . In an example, the first antenna elements  211  may be provided in a pattern on the first antenna PCB  214 . 
     According to an embodiment, the first antenna elements  211  may be conductive patches. In an example, the first antenna elements  211  may operate as a plurality of conductive patch antennas which are disposed to be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval. 
     According to an embodiment, the first antenna elements  211  may be dipole antennas. In an example, the first antenna elements  211  may operate as a plurality of dipole antennas which are disposed to be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval. 
     According to an embodiment, the first antenna elements  211  may be disposed on the first surface  214 - 1  of the mmWave antenna module  210  oriented in the first direction (e.g., the +z-axis direction in  FIG.  3 B ) or inside the first antenna PCB  214  to be adjacent to the first surface  214 - 1 . 
     According to an embodiment, the first coupling unit  212  may be provided to protrude from a second surface  214 - 2  substantially perpendicular to the first surface  214 - 1  of the mmWave antenna module  210  in a second direction (e.g., the +y-axis direction in  FIG.  3 B ). In an example, the first coupling unit  212  may be provided to extend at least partially in the second direction (e.g., the +y-axis direction of  FIG.  3 B ) from the second surface  214 - 2  of the mmWave antenna module  210 . 
     According to an embodiment, the RFIC  213  may be disposed on the third surface  214 - 3  of the mmWave antenna module  210  that is oriented in the third direction (e.g., the −z-axis direction in  FIG.  3 B ) opposite to the first direction (e.g., +z-axis direction in  FIG.  3 B ). 
     According to an embodiment, the first coupling unit  212  and the RFIC  213  may be provided on different layers that are alternately stacked. In an example, the layer on which the first coupling unit  212  is provided or disposed and the layer on which the RFIC  213  is disposed may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other along the z-axis of  FIG.  3 B . 
     Referring to  FIG.  3 C , the first coupling unit  212  according to an embodiment may be disposed between the RFIC  213  and the first antenna PCB  214 . In an example, the first coupling unit  212  may be provided to be in contact with one surface of the RFIC  213  and one surface of the first antenna PCB  214 . 
       FIG.  3 D  illustrates an antenna structure  250  according to an embodiment.  FIG.  3 E  illustrates a side surface of the antenna structure  250  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  3 D and  3 E , the antenna structure  250  may include second antenna elements  251 , a second coupling unit  252 , and a second antenna PCB  253 . 
     According to an embodiment, the second antenna elements  251  may be disposed on the first surface  253 - 1  of the second antenna PCB  253  or inside the second antenna PCB  253  to be adjacent to the first surface  253 - 1 . In an example, the second antenna elements  251  may operate as patch antennas on the first surface  253 - 1 . 
     According to an embodiment, the second coupling unit  252  may be provided to extend in the +y-direction from a point on the second surface  253 - 2  of the second antenna PCB  253 . 
     According to an embodiment, the second coupling unit  252  may be provided to extend in the +y-direction while being disposed on the third surface  253 - 3  of the second antenna PCB  253 , unlike that illustrated in  FIG.  3 E . 
       FIG.  3 F  illustrates antenna structures  250   a  and  250   b  including a second coupling unit  252  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIG.  3 F , the second antenna elements  251   a  may be provided in various shapes in the antenna structure. 
     According to an embodiment, the second antenna elements  251   a  may be disposed to form the same plane as one surface of the second antenna PCB  253  not to have a step difference with the one surface of the first antenna structure  250   a  or may be provided inside the second antenna PCB  253  to be adjacent to the one surface. In an example, the second antenna elements  251   a  may be provided on one surface of the second antenna PCB  253  in the form of patches having no height difference. For example, the first antenna structure  250   a  may have a height of about 1 mm including the second antenna elements  251   a.    
     According to an embodiment, the second antenna elements  251   b  may be provided on one surface of the second antenna structure  250   b  to have a predetermined height. In an example, the second antenna elements  251   b  may be provided on one surface of the second antenna structure  250   b  in the form of chip antennas having a high dielectric constant. 
     According to an embodiment, the second antenna structure  250   b  on which the second antenna elements  251   b  having a predetermined height are disposed may have substantially the same height as the first antenna structure  250   a  in which the second antenna elements  251   a  are disposed inside the second antenna PCB  253 . In another example, the second antenna elements  251   b  may be provided in the form of chip antennas having a high dielectric constant and disposed on the second antenna structure  250   b.    
       FIG.  3 G  illustrates antenna structures  250   a  and  250   b  including a key structure  310  and a first coupling unit  212  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIG.  3 G , key structures  310  may be provided on one surface of the antenna structure  250   a  or  250   b . For example, each key structure  310  may be a portion of a dome key. 
     According to an embodiment, the key structures  310  may be disposed on the plurality of antenna elements  251   a  or  251   b . In an example, the key structures  310  may be disposed on at least two of the first antenna elements  251   a.    
     According to an embodiment, the key structures  310  may be disposed between the plurality of antenna elements  251   a  or  251   b . In an example, the key structures  310  may be disposed on the second antenna structure  250   b  between the second antenna elements  251   b.    
       FIG.  3 H  illustrates a mmWave antenna module  210  and an antenna structure  250  coupled with a connection member  220  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIG.  3 H , the mmWave antenna module  210  and the antenna structure  250  may be connected to each other by being coupled with the connection member  220 . 
     According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module  210  including the first antenna elements  211  and the RFIC  213  may be connected to one end of the connection member  220  and connected to the other end of the connection member  220 , and may be electrically connected to the antenna structure  250  including the second antenna elements  251 . 
     According to an embodiment, the connection member  220  may connect the antenna structures  250  capable of forming beam patterns in different directions by being provided with a curved in at least a portion thereof. In an example, the shape of the connection member  220  is not limited to the shape illustrated in  FIG.  3 H , and may include various shapes capable of connecting the mmWave antenna module  210  and the antenna structure  250 . 
       FIG.  4 A  illustrates a connection member  220   a  according to an embodiment.  FIG.  4 B  illustrates a connection member  220   b  according to an embodiment.  FIG.  4 C  illustrates a connection member  220   c  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  4 A,  4 B, and  4 C , the connection members  220   a ,  220   b , and  220   c  may have various shapes. 
     According to an embodiment, the connection member  220   a  may have a rectangular shape, wherein two edges, which are parallel to each other, may each include a portion  220   a - 1  or  220   a - 2  to be coupled to at least one antenna module (e.g., the mmWave antenna module  210  in  FIG.  3 A ). 
     According to an embodiment, the connection member  220   b  may have a sector shape in which at least a portion is curved, wherein, for example, two edges, which are perpendicular to each other and are oriented in different directions, may each include a portion  220   b - 1  or  220   b - 2  coupled to at least one antenna structure (e.g., the mmWave antenna module  210  in  FIG.  3 A ). 
     According to an embodiment, the connection member  220   c  may have a shape including, for example, two surfaces perpendicular to each other and oriented in different directions, wherein, for example, two different edges, which are located at twisted positions, may each have a portion  220   c - 1  or  220   c - 2  coupled to at least one antenna module (e.g., the mmWave antenna module  210  in  FIG.  3 A ). 
       FIG.  5 A  illustrates a mmWave antenna module  210  and an antenna structure  250  coupled to a connection member  220   a  according to an embodiment.  FIG.  5 B  illustrates a mmWave antenna module  210  and an antenna structure  250  coupled to a connection member  220   b  according to an embodiment.  FIG.  5 C  illustrates a mmWave antenna module  210  and an antenna structure  250  coupled to a connection member  220   b  according to an embodiment.  FIG.  5 D  illustrates a mmWave antenna module  210  and an antenna structure  250  coupled to a connection member  220   c  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  5 A,  5 B,  5 C, and  5 D , the mmWave antenna module  210  and the antenna structure  250  may be connected to each other via various types of connection members  220   a ,  220   b , or  220   c.    
     According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module  210  may be coupled to the rectangular connection member  220   a  via the first coupling unit  212 , and the antenna structure  250  may be coupled to the connection member  220   a  via the second coupling unit  252  so that the mmWave antenna module  210  and the antenna structure  250  can be connected to each other. 
     According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module  210  may be coupled to the sector-shaped connection member  220   b  via the first coupling unit  212 , and the antenna structure  250  may be coupled to the connection member  220   b  via the second coupling unit  252  so that two mmWave antenna modules  210  can be connected to each other. In an embodiment, the first coupling unit  212  of the mmWave antenna module  210  may be formed of a flexible material and at least partially bent. 
     According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module  210  and the antenna structure  250  may be connected to each other via the sector-shaped connection member  220   b  and the first coupling unit  212 , respectively, and the key structures  310  may be disposed on the antenna structure  250 . 
     According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module  210  may be connected, via the first coupling unit  212 , to the first surface of the connection member  220   c  having a shape including two surfaces which are substantially perpendicular to each other, and the antenna structure  250  may be connected, via the second coupling unit  252 , to a second surface which is perpendicular to the first surface of the connection member  220   c.    
       FIG.  6 A  is a side view illustrating a mmWave antenna module  210  including a connection member  220  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIG.  6 A , the mmWave antenna module  210  may include different regions  600   a  or  600   b  that are alternately stacked. 
     According to an embodiment, first antenna elements  211  may be disposed in the first region  600   a  of the mmWave antenna module  210 . In an example, the first region  600   a  of the mmWave antenna module  210  in which the first antenna elements  211  are disposed may be configured by alternately stacking a conductive material and a non-conductive material. 
     According to an embodiment, the first coupling unit  212  may be provided in a second region  600   b  different from the first region  600   a  in which the first antenna elements  211  are disposed. In an example, the first region  600   a  in which the first antenna elements  211  are disposed and the second region  600   b  in which the first coupling unit  212  is disposed may be spaced apart from each other. 
     According to an embodiment, the second coupling unit  252  of the antenna structure  250  may be provided to extend from one surface of a second antenna PCB  253  to be long enough to be electrically connected to the first coupling unit  212  of the mmWave antenna module  210 . In this case, the connection member  220  may be omitted. As another example, the second coupling unit  252  may be omitted, and the connection member  220  may be directly electrically connected to the second antenna PCB  253  of the antenna structure  250 . 
     According to an embodiment, the first electrical path  610  may be electrically connected to the first antenna elements  211  or the RFIC  213 . In an example, the first electrical path  610  may be an electrical path connected to a ground region. 
     According to an embodiment, the first electrical path  610  may electrically connect the ground of the first antenna PCB  214  included in the mmWave antenna module  210  to the second antenna elements  251  included in the antenna structure  250 . For example, the first electrical path  610  may extend to the first antenna PCB  214 , the first coupling unit  212 , the first region  600   a , the second region  600   b , the second coupling unit  252 , and the second antenna PCB  253  to interconnect the ground of the first antenna PCB  214  and the ground of the second antenna PCB  253 . In an example, a solder ball may be provided at a first point  611 . 
     According to an embodiment, the second electrical path  620  may be electrically connected to the first antenna elements  211  or the RFIC  213 . 
     According to an embodiment, a second electrical path  620  may connect the RFIC  213  disposed on the first antenna PCB  214  included in the mmWave antenna module  210  to the second antenna elements  251  included in the antenna structure  250 . For example, the second electrical path  620  may extend to the first antenna PCB  214 , the first coupling unit  212 , the connection member  220 , the second coupling unit  252 , and the second antenna PCB  253  to electrically connect the RFIC  213  to the second antenna elements  251  disposed on the second antenna PCB  253 . In an example, the second electrical path  620  may be an RF signal path. 
     According to an embodiment, the third electrical path  630  may be electrically connected to the first antenna elements  211  or the RFIC  213 . In an example, the third electrical path  630  may be an electrical path connected to a ground region. The third electrical path  630  may electrically connect the ground of the first antenna PCB  214  included in the mmWave antenna module  210  to the second antenna elements  251  included in the antenna structure  250 . For example, the third electrical path  630  may extend to the first antenna PCB  214 , the first coupling unit  212 , the connection member  220 , the second coupling unit  252 , and the second antenna PCB  253  to interconnect the ground of the first antenna PCB  214  and the ground of the second antenna PCB  253 . 
     According to an embodiment, the first electrical path  610 , the second electrical path  620 , and the third electrical path  630  may provide a coplanar waveguide (CPW). 
       FIG.  6 B  is a side view illustrating a mmWave antenna module  210  coupled to a connection member  220  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIG.  6 B , the mmWave antenna module  210  may be coupled to the connection member  220  via the first coupling unit  212 , and the antenna structure  250  may be coupled to the connection member  220  via the second coupling unit  252 . 
     According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module  210  which is provided with the RFIC  213  may be coupled to the connection member  220  via the first coupling unit  212  extending at least partially from the second region  600   b , and the connection member  220  may be coupled to the antenna structure  250  via the second coupling unit  252  of the antenna structure  250 . In an example, the description of the first point  611  and the conductive via  621  may be understood to be the same as that described with reference to  FIG.  6 A . 
       FIG.  6 C  is a side view illustrating a mmWave antenna module  210  coupled to a connection member  220  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIG.  6 C , a plurality of electrical paths may be provided in each of the first coupling unit  212  included in the mmWave antenna module  210  and the second coupling unit  252  included in the antenna structure  250 . 
     According to an embodiment, at least five electrical paths may be provided in the first coupling unit  212  and the second coupling unit  252 . In an example, each of the first coupling unit  212  and the second coupling unit  252  may include at least three electrical paths and at least two RF signal paths connected to a ground region. 
       FIG.  7 A  illustrates a mmWave antenna module  210  and an antenna structure  250  connected to each other via a plurality of wires  710  according to an embodiment.  FIG.  7 B  illustrates a mmWave antenna module  210  and an antenna structure  250  connected to each other via a plurality of wires  710  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  7 A and  7 B , the mmWave antenna module  210  and the antenna structure  250  may be electrically connected to each other by the plurality of wires  710  provided on the connection member  220 . In an example, the plurality of wires  710  may include an electrical path (e.g., the first electrical path  610  or the third electrical path  630  in  FIG.  6 A ) or an RF signal path (e.g., the second electrical path  620  in  FIG.  6 A ) connected to a ground region. 
     According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module  210  including the first antenna elements  211  may be coupled to the connection member  220  via the first coupling unit  212 . 
     According to an embodiment, the plurality of wires  710  provided on the connection member  220  may be electrically connected to the first coupling unit  212  via connection points  720  (e.g., the first point  611  in  FIG.  6 A ) of the first coupling unit  212 . In an example, solder balls may be provided at the connection points  720  provided in the first coupling unit  212 . 
     According to an embodiment, the plurality of wires  710  provided on the connection member  220  may be directly connected to at least one mmWave antenna module  210  without passing through the first coupling unit  212 . In an example, the plurality of wires  710  provided on the connection member  220  may be electrically connected to the mmWave antenna module  210  via the connection points  720  provided on one surface of the at least one mmWave antenna module  210 . 
       FIG.  8 A  illustrates a mmWave antenna module  210  and an antenna structure  250  connected to each other via a plurality of wires  810  according to an embodiment.  FIG.  8 B  illustrates a mmWave antenna module  210  and an antenna structure  250  connected to each other via a plurality of wires  810  according to an embodiment.  FIG.  8 C  illustrates a mmWave antenna module  210  and an antenna structure  250  connected to each other via a plurality of wires  810 - 1  and  810 - 2  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  8 A,  8 B, and  8 C , the mmWave antenna module  210  and the antenna structure  250  are electrically connected to the connection member  220  via a plurality of wires  810  provided in a plurality of layers. In an example, the plurality of wires  810  may include an electrical path (e.g., the first electrical path  610  or the third electrical path  630  in  FIG.  6 A ) or an RF signal path (e.g., the second electrical path  620  in  FIG.  6 A ) connected to a ground region. 
     According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module  210  including the first antenna elements  211  may be coupled to the connection member  220  via the first coupling unit  212 . 
     According to an embodiment, the plurality of wires  810  provided in the connection member  220  may be electrically connected to the first coupling unit  212  via a plurality of connection points  820  provided in the first coupling unit  212 . In an example, solder balls may be provided at the plurality of connection points  820  provided in the first coupling unit  212 . 
     According to an embodiment, the plurality of wires  810  provided on the connection member  220  may be electrically connected to the plurality of connection points  820  provided on one surface of the mmWave antenna module  210  without passing through the first coupling unit  212 . In an example, solder balls may be provided at the plurality of connection points  820  provided on the one surface of the mmWave antenna module  210 . 
     According to an embodiment, a plurality of first wires  810 - 1  extending from the plurality of connection points  820  provided in the first coupling unit  212  of the mmWave antenna module  210  may be electrically connected to a plurality of second wires  810 - 2  via the plurality of conductive vias  830 . In an example, at least some of the plurality of first wires  810 - 1  and the plurality of second wires  810 - 2  may be disposed on different layers. For example, the plurality of first wires  810 - 1  may be disposed on the same layer as the plurality of connection points  820  provided in the first coupling unit  212 , and the plurality of second wires  810 - 2  may be disposed on a different layer from the plurality of connection points  820 . 
       FIG.  9    illustrates a mmWave antenna module  210 , an antenna structure  250 , and a key signal path  910  connected to each other via a plurality of wires  710  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIG.  9   , the mmWave antenna module  210  electrically connected via the connection member  220  may be electrically connected to the plurality of signal wires  710  and the key signal path  910  provided in the connection member  220 . 
     According to an embodiment, the antenna structure  250  including the second antenna elements  251  and the key structures  310  disposed on the second antenna elements  251  may be electrically connected to the plurality of wires  710  provided in the connection member  220 . In an example, the plurality of wires  710  provided in the connection member  220  and electrically connected to the antenna structure  250  may include a ground path or an RF signal path connected to a ground region. 
     According to an embodiment, the antenna structure  250  including the second antenna elements  251  and the key structures  310  disposed on the second antenna elements  251  may be electrically connected to the key signal path  910 . In an example, the key signal path  910  may be a path for transmitting a signal to the key structures  310 . 
     According to an embodiment, the plurality of wires  710  and the key signal path  910  provided in the connection member  220  may be provided on the same layer. In an example, the plurality of wires  710  and the key signal paths  910  provided in the connection member  220  may be provided on the same layer as the plurality of connection points  720  provided in the first coupling unit  212 . 
       FIG.  10 A  illustrates an antenna structure  250  including a key structure  310  and coupled to a connection member  220   c  according to an embodiment.  FIG.  10 B  illustrates an antenna structure  250  including a key structure  310  and coupled to a connection member  220   c  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  10 A and  10 B , a key structure  310  may be provided in the antenna structure  250  including second antenna elements  251 . 
     According to an embodiment, a mmWave antenna module  210  coupled to the connection member  220   c  may be provided with first antenna elements  211  and an RFIC  213 . In an example, the connection member  220   c  may have a shape in which the first antenna structure and the second antenna structure may be disposed to form beams in different directions. For example, the connection member  220   c  may have a shape including a plurality of surfaces at least some of which are or may be perpendicular to each other. 
     According to an embodiment, in the antenna structure  250  coupled to the connection member  220   c , the second antenna elements  251  and at least one key structure  310  provided on at least some of the second antenna elements  251 . In an example, when viewed from above the second antenna elements  251 , the key structure  310  may overlap at least one of the second antenna elements  251 . For example, the key structure  310  may be smaller than the area of at least one of the second antenna elements  251 . 
     According to an embodiment, the antenna structure  250  may be coupled to the connection member  220   c  without the second coupling unit  252 . 
     According to an embodiment, at least one mmWave antenna module  210  may be coupled to the connection member  220   c  via the first coupling unit  212 . 
       FIG.  10 C  illustrates an antenna structure  250  including a key connection unit  1010  coupled to a connection member  220   c  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIG.  10 C , the antenna structure  250  coupled to the connection member  220   c  may include a key connection unit  1010 . 
     According to an embodiment, the antenna structure  250  coupled to the connection member  220   c  may be provided with a key structure  310 , and the key structure  310  may be coupled to the key connection unit  1010 . In an example, the antenna structure  250  may be provided with key connection units  1010  as many as the number of key structures  310 . 
       FIG.  10 D  illustrates a state in which an antenna structure  250  including a key  1020  is disposed in an electronic device  100  according to an embodiment.  FIG.  10 E  illustrates a state in which an antenna structure  250  including a key (not illustrated) is disposed in an electronic device  100  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  10 D and  10 E , the antenna structure  250  to which the key  1020  is coupled and the mmWave antenna module  210  connected to the antenna structure  250  via the connection member  220   c  may be disposed in at least one region of the electronic device  100 . According to an embodiment, the antenna structure  250  and the mmWave antenna module  210  may be disposed to form beam patterns in different directions. For example, the antenna structure  250  may be disposed to form a beam pattern in a direction in which the side member  113  of the electronic device  100  is oriented, and the mmWave antenna module  210  may be disposed to form a beam pattern in a direction in which the rear plate  112  of the electronic device  100  is oriented. 
     According to an embodiment, the key  1020  may be connected to the antenna structure  250  by being coupled to the key connection unit  1010  provided in the antenna structure  250 . 
     According to an embodiment, the key  1020  may be provided in a direction in which the side member  113  of the electronic device  100  is oriented. In an example, the key  1020  may be disposed to be parallel to the antenna structure  250 . In one embodiment, the key  1020  is disposed on the side of the electronic device. The key  1020  may be used to selectively toggle the operational state of the antenna structure  250 . For example, a user may depress the key on the side of the electronic device to selectively toggle the operational state of the antenna structure  250 . 
       FIG.  11    illustrates the operating structures ( 1110  and  1120 ) of the key when the key is turned ON and the when the key is turned OFF according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIG.  11   , the state of a signal line may change between the case in which the key (e.g., the key  1020  in  FIG.  10 D ) is turned OFF ( 1110 ) and the case in which the key (e.g., the key  1020  in  FIG.  10 D ) is turned ON ( 1120 ). 
     According to an embodiment, when the state of the key is changed from the state ( 1110 ) to the state ( 1120 ), the signal line may change from the open state to the short state. In an example, when the key is in the state ( 1110 ), the signal line is open and an electrical connection may be formed only between ground regions. In another example, when the key is in the state ( 1120 ), the signal line may be shorted since the ground region and the signal line are electrically connected to each other. 
       FIG.  12    illustrates signal paths  1210  and  1220  when the key is turned ON and when the key is turned OFF according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIG.  12   , an antenna structure may be provided differently depending on whether a key structure is included ( 1210 ) or whether a key structure is included ( 1220 ). 
     According to an embodiment, in the antenna structure  1210 , a first antenna element  1211  supporting a first frequency band (e.g., a high band (HB)) and a second antenna element  1212  supporting a second frequency band (e.g., a low band (LB)) may be electrically connected to a first feed line  1213 , and the second antenna element  1212  may be electrically connected to the second feed line  1214 . 
     According to an embodiment, the antenna structure  1220  may include a third antenna element  1221  supporting a first frequency band (e.g., a high band (HB)) and a fourth antenna element  1222  supporting a second frequency band (e.g., a low band (LB)). The third antenna element  1221  may be electrically connected to the third feed line  1223 , and the fourth antenna element  1222  may be electrically connected to the fourth feed line  1224 . In an embodiment, a key structure (e.g., the key structure  310 ) may be provided by using the third antenna element  1221 . The third antenna element  1221  may include a first portion electrically connected to the signal line  1225  of the key and a second portion electrically connected to ground. 
       FIG.  13    is a side perspective view of an electronic device  100  including a key  1020  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIG.  13   , the key  1020  may be provided on at least a portion of a side member  113 . 
     According to an embodiment, at least some of first antenna elements  211 , which are provided in at least a portion of an internal space of the electronic device  100  defined by the front plate  111  and the rear plate  112  of the electronic device  100 , may be provided with a key structure  310 . 
     According to an embodiment, the key  1020  extending in the direction of the side member  113  while at least partially being in contact with the key structure  310  may be electrically connected to the first antenna elements  211 . 
       FIG.  14    is a perspective view of an electronic device  100  including a key structure  310  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIG.  14   , a key structure  310  may be provided on at least one of first antenna elements (not shown) provided on one surface of at least one mmWave antenna module (not shown). 
     According to an embodiment, the antenna structure  250  may be provided with various vias for connection with the key structure  310 . In an example, the antenna structure  250  may be provided with an RF via  1410  for transmitting an RF signal. In another example, the antenna structure  250  may be provided with a ground via  1420  for connecting the key structure  310  to the ground of the second antenna PCB  253 . In another example, the antenna structure  250  may be provided with a key signal via  1430  for transmitting a key signal to the key structure  310 . 
       FIG.  15    illustrates a key signal path and a feed path of a mmWave antenna module  210  according to an embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIG.  15   , a key adjustment unit  1511  may adjust key structures  310  via various paths. In one embodiment, the key adjustment unit  1511  is electrically connected to the key structure  310  and is configured to selectively ground the key structure  310 , thereby adjusting the operation state of the antenna structure. In one embodiment, the key adjustment unit  1511  includes the key  1020 , shown in  FIG.  10 D . 
     According to an embodiment, when the electrical path is configured as Type 1 ( 1510 ), one point of second antenna elements  251  are connected to a ground, and a key input may be identified according to a connection between a signal and the ground connected via a filter. In an example, the filter may be an RF block filter to which only a DC component is connected and which prevents a mmWave signal from passing therethrough. According to an embodiment, when the electrical path is configured as in Type 2 ( 1520 ), one point of the second antenna elements  251  are connected to the key adjustment unit  1511 , and the key structure  310  may be adjusted by grounding a feed line of a mmWave signal and a key signal path via a filter. In an example, the filter may be an RF block filter to which only a DC component is connected and which prevents a mmWave signal from passing therethrough. 
       FIG.  16    is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device  1601  in a network environment  1600  according to various embodiments. Referring to  FIG.  16   , the electronic device  1601  in the network environment  1600  may communicate with an electronic device  1602  via a first network  1698  (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or at least one of an electronic device  1604  or a server  1608  via a second network  1699  (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device  1601  may communicate with the electronic device  1604  via the server  1608 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device  1601  may include a processor  1620 , memory  1630 , an input module  1650 , a sound output module  1655 , a display module  1660 , an audio module  1670 , a sensor module  1676 , an interface  1677 , a connecting terminal  1678 , a haptic module  1679 , a camera module  1680 , a power management module  1688 , a battery  1689 , a communication module  1690 , a subscriber identification module (SIM)  1696 , or an antenna module  1697 . In some embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., the connecting terminal  1678 ) may be omitted from the electronic device  1601 , or one or more other components may be added in the electronic device  1601 . In some embodiments, some of the components (e.g., the sensor module  1676 , the camera module  1680 , or the antenna module  1697 ) may be implemented as a single component (e.g., the display module  1660 ). 
     The processor  1620  may execute, for example, software (e.g., a program  1640 ) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device  1601  coupled with the processor  1620 , and may perform various data processing or computation. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or computation, the processor  1620  may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor module  1676  or the communication module  1690 ) in volatile memory  1632 , process the command or the data stored in the volatile memory  1632 , and store resulting data in non-volatile memory  1634 . According to an embodiment, the processor  1620  may include a main processor  1621  (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)), or an auxiliary processor  1623  (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is operable independently from, or in conjunction with, the main processor  1621 . For example, when the electronic device  1601  includes the main processor  1621  and the auxiliary processor  1623 , the auxiliary processor  1623  may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor  1621 , or to be specific to a specified function. The auxiliary processor  1623  may be implemented as separate from, or as part of the main processor  1621 . 
     The auxiliary processor  1623  may control at least some of functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., the display module  1660 , the sensor module  1676 , or the communication module  1690 ) among the components of the electronic device  1601 , instead of the main processor  1621  while the main processor  1621  is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor  1621  while the main processor  1621  is in an active state (e.g., executing an application). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor  1623  (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., the camera module  1680  or the communication module  1690 ) functionally related to the auxiliary processor  1623 . According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor  1623  (e.g., the neural processing unit) may include a hardware structure specified for artificial intelligence model processing. An artificial intelligence model may be generated by machine learning. Such learning may be performed, e.g., by the electronic device  1601  where the artificial intelligence is performed or via a separate server (e.g., the server  1608 ). Learning algorithms may include, but are not limited to, e.g., supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. The 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), deep Q-network or a combination of two or more thereof but is not limited thereto. The artificial intelligence model may, additionally or alternatively, include a software structure other than the hardware structure. 
     The memory  1630  may store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor  1620  or the sensor module  1676 ) of the electronic device  1601 . The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program  1640 ) and input data or output data for a command related thererto. The memory  1630  may include the volatile memory  1632  or the non-volatile memory  1634 . 
     The program  1640  may be stored in the memory  1630  as software, and may include, for example, an operating system (OS)  1642 , middleware  1644 , or an application  1646 . 
     The input module  1650  may receive a command or data to be used by another component (e.g., the processor  1620 ) of the electronic device  1601 , from the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device  1601 . The input module  1650  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). 
     The sound output module  1655  may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device  1601 . The sound output module  1655  may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or playing record. The receiver may be used for receiving incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented as separate from, or as part of the speaker. 
     The display module  1660  may visually provide information to the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device  1601 . The display module  1660  may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and control circuitry to control a corresponding one of the display, hologram device, and projector. According to an embodiment, the display module  1660  may include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of force incurred by the touch. 
     The audio module  1670  may convert a sound into an electrical signal and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module  1670  may obtain the sound via the input module  1650 , or output the sound via the sound output module  1655  or a headphone of an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device  1602 ) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly coupled with the electronic device  1601 . 
     The sensor module  1676  may detect an operational state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device  1601  or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) external to the electronic device  1601 , and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module  1676  may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor. 
     The interface  1677  may support one or more specified protocols to be used for the electronic device  1601  to be coupled with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device  1602 ) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly. According to an embodiment, the interface  1677  may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface. 
     A connecting terminal  1678  may include a connector via which the electronic device  1601  may be physically connected with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device  1602 ). According to an embodiment, the connecting terminal  1678  may include, for example, a HDMI connector, a USB connector, a SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector). 
     The haptic module  1679  may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., a vibration or a movement) or electrical stimulus which may be recognized by a user via his tactile sensation or kinesthetic sensation. According to an embodiment, the haptic module  1679  may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator. 
     The camera module  1680  may capture a still image or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module  1680  may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes. 
     The power management module  1688  may manage power supplied to the electronic device  1601 . According to one embodiment, the power management module  1688  may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC). 
     The battery  1689  may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device  1601 . According to an embodiment, the battery  1689  may include, for example, a primary cell which is not rechargeable, a secondary cell which is rechargeable, or a fuel cell. 
     The communication module  1690  may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device  1601  and the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device  1602 , the electronic device  1604 , or the server  1608 ) and performing communication via the established communication channel. The communication module  1690  may include one or more communication processors that are operable independently from the processor  1620  (e.g., the application processor (AP)) and supports a direct (e.g., wired) communication or a wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module  1690  may include a wireless communication module  1692  (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module  1694  (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules may communicate with the external electronic device via the first network  1698  (e.g., a short-range communication network, such as Bluetooth™, wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or the second network  1699  (e.g., a long-range communication network, such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or wide area network (WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or may be implemented as multi components (e.g., multi chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module  1692  may identify and authenticate the electronic device  1601  in a communication network, such as the first network  1698  or the second network  1699 , using subscriber information (e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module  1696 . 
     The wireless communication module  1692  may support a 5G network, after a 4G network, and next-generation communication technology, e.g., new radio (NR) access technology. The NR access technology may support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communications (mMTC), or ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC). The wireless communication module  1692  may support a high-frequency band (e.g., the mmWave band) to achieve, e.g., a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module  1692  may support various technologies for securing performance on a high-frequency band, such as, e.g., beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (massive MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module  1692  may support various requirements specified in the electronic device  1601 , an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device  1604 ), or a network system (e.g., the second network  1699 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module  1692  may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for implementing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or a round trip of 1 ms or less) for implementing URLLC. 
     The antenna module  1697  may transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside (e.g., the external electronic device) of the electronic device  1601 . According to an embodiment, the antenna module  1697  may include an antenna including a radiating element composed of a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module  1697  may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas). In such a case, at least one antenna appropriate for a communication scheme used in the communication network, such as the first network  1698  or the second network  1699 , may be selected, for example, by the communication module  1690  (e.g., the wireless communication module  1692 ) from the plurality of antennas. 
     The signal or the power may then be transmitted or received between the communication module  1690  and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiating element may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module  1697 . 
     According to various embodiments, the antenna module  1697  may form a mmWave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a RFIC disposed on a first surface (e.g., the bottom surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., the mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on a second surface (e.g., the top or a side surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high-frequency band. 
     At least some of the above-described components may be coupled mutually and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)). 
     According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device  1601  and the external electronic device  1604  via the server  1608  coupled with the second network  1699 . Each of the electronic devices  1602  or  1604  may be a device of a same type as, or a different type, from the electronic device  1601 . According to an embodiment, all or some of operations to be executed at the electronic device  1601  may be executed at one or more of the external electronic devices  1602 ,  1604 , or  1608 . For example, if the electronic device  1601  should perform a function or a service automatically, or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device  1601 , instead of, or in addition to, executing the function or the service, may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or the service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may perform the at least part of the function or the service requested, or an additional function or an additional service related to the request, and transfer an outcome of the performing to the electronic device  1601 . The electronic device  1601  may provide the outcome, with or without further processing of the outcome, as at least part of a reply to the request. To that end, a cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device  1601  may provide ultra low-latency services using, e.g., distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device  1604  may include an internet-of-things (IoT) device. The server  1608  may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or a neural network. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device  1604  or the server  1608  may be included in the second network  1699 . The electronic device  1601  may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technology. 
     An electronic device  100  according to various embodiments includes: a mmWave antenna module  210  including a plurality of first antenna elements  211  disposed on a first surface that is oriented in a first direction, a first coupling unit  212  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  213  disposed on a third surface oriented in a third direction opposite to the first direction; an antenna structure  250  including a plurality of second antenna elements  251  and a second coupling unit  252  protruding from one surface of the antenna structure; a connection member  220  electrically connected to the first coupling unit  212  and/or the second coupling unit  252 ; a main PCB  230  electrically connected to the mmWave antenna module  210 ; and a wireless communication circuit  240  disposed on the main PCB  230 , wherein the antenna structure  250  may be electrically connected to the mmWave antenna module  210  via the connection member  220 , and the wireless communication circuit  240  may be configured to perform wireless communication by using at least one of the mmWave antenna module  210  or the antenna structure  250 . 
     According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include conductive layers and insulating layers that are alternatively stacked, the plurality of first antenna elements may be disposed on a first conductive layer, and the coupling unit may be configured since at least a second conductive layer spaced apart from the first conductive layer protrudes from the second surface in the second direction. 
     According to an embodiment, the first coupling unit may include a plurality of conductive terminals, and at least some of the plurality of conductive terminals may be electrically connected to the plurality of first antenna elements or the RFIC via wires in the second conductive layers. 
     According to an embodiment, the first coupling unit may include the second conductive layer and a third conductive layer, and a first terminal of the first coupling unit may be electrically connected to a first wire provided in the second conductive layer, and a second terminal may be electrically connected to a second wire provided in the third conductive layer via a conductive via provided from the second conductive layer to the third conductive layer. 
     According to an embodiment, the plurality of first antenna elements or the plurality of second antenna elements may be conductive patches. 
     According to an embodiment, the plurality of first antenna elements or the plurality of second antenna elements may be dipole antennas. 
     According to an embodiment, the display device may further include a display oriented in the third direction, wherein the first direction may be directed to the rear surface of the electronic device. 
     According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a side member oriented in the second direction. 
     According to an embodiment, the antenna structure may further include a key structure. 
     According to an embodiment, the connection member may be an FPCB. 
     According to an embodiment, the connection member may have a shape including at least two surfaces that are perpendicular to each other. 
     According to an embodiment, the connection member may include a plurality of wires. 
     According to an embodiment, the plurality of wires may include an electrical path connected to a ground region. 
     According to an embodiment, the plurality of wires may be electrically connected to the mmWave antenna module via a plurality of connection points provided in the first coupling unit. 
     According to an embodiment, the plurality of wires may be disposed on a plurality of layers. 
     An electronic device  100  according to various embodiments includes: a mmWave antenna module  210  including a plurality of second antenna elements  211 , a first coupling unit  212  protruding from one surface, and an RFIC  213 ; an antenna structure  250  including: a plurality of second antenna elements  251  disposed on a first surface that is oriented in a first direction, a second coupling unit  252  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 a key structure  310  disposed on the first surface; a connection member  220  electrically connected to the first coupling unit  212  and/or the second coupling unit  252 ; a main PCB  230  electrically connected to the mmWave antenna module  210 ; and a wireless communication circuit  240  disposed on the main PCB, wherein the antenna structure  250  may be electrically connected to the mmWave antenna module  210  via the connection member  220 , and the wireless communication circuit  240  may be configured to perform wireless communication by using at least one of the mmWave antenna module  210  or the antenna structure  250 . 
     According to an embodiment, the key structure may be disposed to at least partially overlap the plurality of second antenna elements. 
     According to an embodiment, the key structure may be disposed between the plurality of second antenna elements. 
     According to an embodiment, the plurality of first antenna elements or the plurality of second antenna elements may be conductive patches. 
     According to an embodiment, the plurality of first antenna elements or the plurality of second antenna elements may be dipole antennas. 
     According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a key adjustment unit electrically connected to the key structure, wherein the key adjustment unit is configured to selectively ground the key structure. 
     According to an embodiment, the key adjustment unit includes a key disposed on a side of the electronic device. 
     The electronic device according to various embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic devices 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 home appliance. According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the electronic devices are not limited to those described above. 
     It should be appreciated that various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technological features set forth herein to particular embodiments and include various changes, equivalents, or replacements for a corresponding embodiment. With regard to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It is to be understood that a singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the things, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of such phrases 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 include any one of, or all possible combinations of the items enumerated together in a corresponding one of the phrases. As used herein, such terms as “1st” and “2nd,” or “first” and “second” may be used to simply distinguish a corresponding component from another, and does not limit the components in other aspect (e.g., importance or order). It is to be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to, with or without the term “operatively” or “communicatively”, as “coupled with,” “coupled to,” “connected with,” or “connected to” another element (e.g., a second element), it means that the element may be coupled with the other element directly (e.g., wiredly), wirelessly, or via a third element. 
     As used in connection with various embodiments of the disclosure, the term “module” may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may interchangeably be used with other terms, for example, “logic,” “logic block,” “part,” or “circuitry”. A module may be a single integral component, or a minimum unit or part thereof, adapted to perform one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in a form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). 
     Various embodiments as set forth herein may be implemented as software (e.g., the program  1640 ) including one or more instructions that are stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory  1636  or external memory  1638 ) that is readable by a machine (e.g., the electronic device  1601 ). For example, a processor (e.g., the processor  1620 ) of the machine (e.g., the electronic device  1601 ) may invoke at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, and execute it, with or without using one or more other components under the control of the processor. This allows the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction invoked. The one or more instructions may include a code generated by a complier or a code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Wherein, the term “non-transitory” simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device, and does not include a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), but this term does not differentiate between where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and where the data is temporarily stored in the storage medium. 
     According to an embodiment, a method according to various embodiments of the disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online via an application store (e.g., PlayStore™), or between two user devices (e.g., smart phones) directly. If distributed online, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in the machine-readable storage medium, such as memory of the manufacturer&#39;s server, a server of the application store, or a relay server. 
     According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately disposed in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. 
     Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as they are performed by a corresponding one of the plurality of components before the integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, the program, or another component may be carried out sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.