The disclosure relates to a pre-5.sup.th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4.sup.th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). According to embodiments of the disclosure, an antenna module in a wireless communication system may include: a plurality of antenna elements; a first antenna substrate; a second antenna substrate; and a Printed Circuit Board (PCB). A first side of the first antenna substrate may be coupled to each of the plurality of antenna elements, and a second side of the first antenna substrate opposite to the first side of the first antenna substrate may be coupled to the PCB. A first side of the second antenna substrate may be coupled to each of the plurality of antenna elements, and a second side of the second antenna substrate opposite to the first side of the second antenna substrate may be coupled to the PCB. A face between the first side of the first antenna substrate and the second side of the first antenna substrate may face a face between the first side of the second antenna substrate and the second side of the second antenna substrate.

Disclosed in an electronic device, which includes a housing that includes a first plate and a second plate facing a direction opposite the first plate, a conductive plate that is disposed in a first plane between the first plate and the second plate, and is parallel to the second plate, a wireless communication circuit that is disposed within the housing and is configured to transmit and/or receive a signal having a frequency ranging from 20 GHz to 100 GHz, a first electrical path having a first end electrically connected with the wireless communication circuit and a second end floated, the first electrical path including a first portion between the first end and the second end, a second electrical path having a third end electrically connected with the conductive plate and a fourth end floated, the second electrical path including a second portion between the third end and the fourth end.

Disclosed in an electronic device, which includes a housing that includes a first plate and a second plate facing a direction opposite the first plate, a conductive plate that is disposed in a first plane between the first plate and the second plate, and is parallel to the second plate, a wireless communication circuit that is disposed within the housing and is configured to transmit and/or receive a signal having a frequency ranging from 20 GHz to 100 GHz, a first electrical path having a first end electrically connected with the wireless communication circuit and a second end floated, the first electrical path including a first portion between the first end and the second end, a second electrical path having a third end electrically connected with the conductive plate and a fourth end floated, the second electrical path including a second portion between the third end and the fourth end.

An antenna system is provided. In one example, the system includes a modal antenna having a driven element and a parasitic element. The system includes a radio frequency circuit. The system includes a transmission line coupling the radio frequency circuit to the modal antenna. The radio frequency circuit is configured to modulate a control signal onto an RF signal to generate a transmit signal for communication over the transmission line to the tuning circuit. The control signal can include a frame having a plurality of bits associated with the selected mode of the antenna. The radio frequency circuit is configured to encode the plurality of bits associated with the selected mode in accordance with a coding scheme. The coding scheme specifies a unique code for each mode of the plurality of modes. The unique code for each mode of the plurality of modes differs by at least two bits relative to the unique code for each other mode of the plurality of modes.

An antenna system is provided. In one example, the system includes a modal antenna having a driven element and a parasitic element. The system includes a radio frequency circuit. The system includes a transmission line coupling the radio frequency circuit to the modal antenna. The radio frequency circuit is configured to modulate a control signal onto an RF signal to generate a transmit signal for communication over the transmission line to the tuning circuit. The control signal can include a frame having a plurality of bits associated with the selected mode of the antenna. The radio frequency circuit is configured to encode the plurality of bits associated with the selected mode in accordance with a coding scheme. The coding scheme specifies a unique code for each mode of the plurality of modes. The unique code for each mode of the plurality of modes differs by at least two bits relative to the unique code for each other mode of the plurality of modes.

An electronic device may be provided with an antenna module and a phased antenna array on the module. The module may include a logic board, an antenna board surface-mounted to the logic board, and a radio-frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) mounted surface-mounted to the logic board. The phased antenna array may include antennas embedded in the antenna board. The antennas may radiate at centimeter and/or millimeter wave frequencies. The logic board may form a radio-frequency interface between the RFIC and the antennas. Transmission lines in the logic board and the antenna board may include impedance matching segments that help to match the impedance of the RFIC to the impedance of the antennas. The module may efficiently utilize space within the device without sacrificing radio-frequency performance.

An electronic device may be provided with an antenna module and a phased antenna array on the module. The module may include a logic board, an antenna board surface-mounted to the logic board, and a radio-frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) mounted surface-mounted to the logic board. The phased antenna array may include antennas embedded in the antenna board. The antennas may radiate at centimeter and/or millimeter wave frequencies. The logic board may form a radio-frequency interface between the RFIC and the antennas. Transmission lines in the logic board and the antenna board may include impedance matching segments that help to match the impedance of the RFIC to the impedance of the antennas. The module may efficiently utilize space within the device without sacrificing radio-frequency performance.

A radio frequency (RF) circuit connection assembly comprises a RF circuit board and a RF connector. The RF circuit board has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A RF circuit is located on the first side and an aperture extends through the RF circuit board from the first side to the second side. The RF connector comprises a barrel having a socket configured to receive a RF bullet, a flange having a mounting surface, and a RF connector pin extending laterally from the barrel. The barrel of the RF connector extends through the aperture of the RF circuit board such that the mounting surface of the flange is seated against the first side of the RF circuit board, and the RF connector pin is electrically coupled to the RF circuit on the first side of the RF circuit board.

A radio frequency (RF) circuit connection assembly comprises a RF circuit board and a RF connector. The RF circuit board has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A RF circuit is located on the first side and an aperture extends through the RF circuit board from the first side to the second side. The RF connector comprises a barrel having a socket configured to receive a RF bullet, a flange having a mounting surface, and a RF connector pin extending laterally from the barrel. The barrel of the RF connector extends through the aperture of the RF circuit board such that the mounting surface of the flange is seated against the first side of the RF circuit board, and the RF connector pin is electrically coupled to the RF circuit on the first side of the RF circuit board.

A hybrid probe includes a probe body including a wiring and extending in a first direction; and a probe tip coupled to the probe body and including a first antenna, a second antenna, and an isolation layer. The hybrid probe may operate in a reflection mode using the first antenna and the second antenna, and operate in a transmission mode using the second antenna.