Full-Wave Modeling of Interacting Multiport Devices With Arbitrary Relative Positions and Orientations for Efficient EMI Assessment

A novel method to accurately and efficiently model the interaction between radiating devices is proposed. Whereas previous work of the authors dealt with singleport devices (antennas), this paper constitutes an important extension to actual multiport devices, as such paving the way for electromagnetic interference assessment of real-life (sub)systems early in their design cycle. The method solely relies on the knowledge of the radiation patterns of the different ports of the devices, which can either be measured or simulated using a solver of choice. These patterns are then used to compute the electromagnetic interaction between the devices that may be positioned in each other's radiative near-field (Fresnel region) or far-field (Fraunhofer region). Furthermore, in the model, their relative positions and orientations can be altered at a very low computational cost. The technique is thoroughly validated and illustrated, demonstrating its appositeness to study the electromagnetic compatibility behavior of the multiport devices.