Method and apparatus for tunable antenna and ground plane for handset applications

摘要

An embodiment is directed to a device comprising an antenna, a chassis configured to be electrically coupled to the antenna and comprising a slot loaded with at least one tunable component, wherein: the slot is aligned along a longitudinal edge of the chassis, the slot is formed in an area of the chassis based on an identification of currents in the area, and the antenna and chassis are electrically connected at a location based on the area.

主权项

1. A wireless communication device comprising:
an antenna; a chassis electrically coupled to the antenna, wherein the chassis comprises a conductive portion, wherein a slot is formed through the conductive portion; a tuning circuit connected with the antenna, the tuning circuit positioned in proximity to an edge of the chassis, the tuning circuit comprising a group of inductors, a capacitor and a switch, wherein the switch is operably connected with the group of inductors, and wherein the capacitor is operably connected in series with an inductor of the group of inductors; and a controller connected with the switch, wherein the controller causes the switch to selectively electrically connect or disconnect at least one of the group of inductors to adjust a radiation performance associated with the antenna.