Solution Methods for Cables

Solve a cable harness with either the Multiconductor transmission line (MTL) method or the Method of moments (MoM), only for shielded cables method.

Multiconductor Transmission Line (MTL)

  • Solve the model with the multiconductor transmission line theory, hybridised with the MoM or MLFMM.
  • The cable path should ideally be within λ 10 of the conducting surface, although distances of up to λ 5 are allowed. Alternatively, a cable reference direction can be set on the cable path.
  • Connections between the cable and MoM geometry are not allowed.

Method of Moments (MoM), Only for Shielded Cables

  • Solve the model with the combined MoM/MTL solver.
  • Any arbitrary cable path is allowed - the height restriction of the MTL does not apply.
  • Cables must be shielded.
  • Connections between the cable and MoM geometry are allowed.
  • Cables can be connected to one another using a shielded enclosure that has a physical size and include radiation and grounding effects between the cable and the antenna or circuit board.


    Figure 1. Practical example of a supported connection solution.