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Circular Waveguide Tubing

Published C40–C890 aluminum tubing models list model-specific TE11 frequency ranges, internal diameter, wall thickness and 50–3000 mm lengths. Specify the waveguide standard, finished length and mating interfaces.

Specify the Tube From the Data That Controls Your Fit

TE11 Frequency
3.89 to 116.0 GHz
C-Series
C40 to C890
Internal Diameter
51.99 to 2.388 mm
Finished Length
50 to 3000 mm
VSWR Max.
1.03:1
Standard Material
Al in the model table
Straight circular waveguide raw tubing showing multiple internal diameters

Electrical and Mechanical Details

TE11 model range
The listed C-series covers TE11 operating bands from 3.89 to 116 GHz. Circular waveguide bandwidth is narrower than comparable rectangular waveguide, so select by the full required band.
TE01 low-loss behavior
For TE01 transmission, the product data states that conductor loss decreases as frequency rises and cites loss below 0.05 dB/m in critical bands.
Dual-polarization support
Circular geometry supports orthogonally polarized waves for dual-polarization feed and polarization-sensitive assemblies.
GB, EIA and 153-IEC cross-reference
Each listed model includes GB, EIA and 153-IEC circular-waveguide designations for interface reference.
Have the frequency band and finished length?
Send the band, C-series or internal diameter, length, material, quantity and any mating drawing for a model check.
Send Your Tube Requirement

Circular Waveguide Tubing Model Range

All model fields, standards, dimensions, wall thicknesses, length ranges, material entries and datasheet labels are retained. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.

Waveguide Frequency Bands Reference
MODEL FREQUENCY TE11 (GHz) STANDARD VSWR Max. WG PIPE SIZE LENGTH (mm) MATERIAL DATASHEET
GB EIA 153-IEC I.D THK. PDF STEP
DH-C40CW…3.89-5.33BY40WC205C401.03:151.992.5450~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C48CW…4.45-6.23BY48WC175C481.03:144.452.5450~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C56CW…5.30-7.27BY56WC150C561.03:138.12.0350~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C65CW…6.21-8.51BY65WC128C651.03:132.5372.0350~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C76CW…7.27-9.97BY76WC109C761.03:127.7881.6550~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C89CW…8.49-11.6BY89WC94C891.03:123.8251.6550~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C104CW…9.97-13.7BY104WC80C1041.03:120.2441.2750~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C120CW…11.6-15.9BY120WC69C1201.03:117.4151.2750~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C140CW…13.4-18.4BY140WC59C1401.03:115.0881.01550~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C165CW…15.9-21.8BY165WC50C1651.03:112.71.01550~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C190CW…18.2-24.9BY190WC44C1901.03:111.1251.01550~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C220CW…21.2-29.1BY220WC38C2201.03:19.5250.7650~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C255CW…24.3-33.2BY255WC33C2551.03:18.3310.7650~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C290CW…28.3-38.8BY290WC28C2901.03:17.1370.7650~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C330CW…31.8-43.0BY330WC25C3301.03:16.350.5150~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C380CW…36.4-49.8BY380WC22C3801.03:15.5360.5150~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C430CW…42.4-58.1BY430WC19C4301.03:14.7750.5150~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C496CW…46.3-63.5BY495WC17C4961.03:14.3690.5150~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C580CW…56.6-77.5BY580WC14C5801.03:13.5810.5150~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C660CW…63.5-87.2BY660WC13C6601.03:13.1750.3850~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C765CW…72.7-99.7BY765WC11C7651.03:12.7690.3850~3000AlPDFSTEP
DH-C890CW…84.4-116.0BY890WC9C8901.03:12.3880.3850~3000AlPDFSTEP

Part Number Guide

DH-C104CW100A
"C104"
Waveguide Size | WC59
"CW"
Waveguide Type | Circular Waveguide Raw Tubes
"100"
Length | 100 mm
"A/C"
Material | Aluminium, Cu

Note: Raw Waveguide in most alloys including Aluminum, OFHC, Copper, Brass, and more. Standard waveguide lengths are 2000mm. and we can cut waveguide to your dimensions on request.

Dolph Microwave C-series circular waveguide raw tubes for custom cut lengths

Where Circular Tubing Is Used

Radar rotary joints
Straight circular sections for rotating microwave interfaces, including airborne and scanning radar assemblies.
Satellite communication feeders
Circular sections for feed chains where the required diameter, band and polarization arrangement are defined by the system.
Resonant cavities
Cut-to-length tube sections for cavity geometry controlled by the mechanical and RF design.
Polarization-sensitive RF assemblies
Circular geometry for orthogonal-polarization paths, polarization attenuators and related telecom or feeder assemblies.
5G backhaul system hardware
Use when the specified RF path calls for a circular waveguide section within the listed frequency and dimensional range.
Circular waveguide tubing for radar, feeder and polarization-sensitive microwave assemblies

Send the Information Needed to Quote the Correct Tube

Operating band
Minimum and maximum frequency, not only the center frequency.
Tube size
C-series, GB/EIA/153-IEC designation or required internal diameter.
Finished length
Required cut length within the listed 50 to 3000 mm range.
Material
Standard Al model or requested Aluminum, OFHC, Copper, Brass, or another required alloy.
Mating and drawing data
PDF, STEP, sketch, mating-part dimensions or existing part number when the tube interfaces with other hardware.
Quantity and verification
Quantity plus any dimensional records, inspection items or RF test records required with the order.

Match the Tube to the Rest of the RF Path

Dolph Microwave seamless flexible waveguide for routing and alignment sections
Rigid tube does not fit the route
Use Seamless Flexible WG when the transmission path needs a flexible alignment or routing section instead of a straight rigid tube.
Flexible Waveguide Selection Guide
Dolph Microwave EIA and IEC waveguide flange examples
The assembly needs a defined mating flange
Review Waveguide Flange Standard EIA & IEC references before the mating interface is released.
Waveguide Flange Size Guide
Circular waveguide tube used with transition and assembly components
The circular tube must connect to rectangular waveguide
Use a Rectangular To Circular Waveguide Transition when the RF chain changes between rectangular and circular interfaces.
Browse waveguide components by function

Manufacturing and Quality Support

Dolph Microwave has operated in Xi’an since 2001. The factory lists CNC machining, turning, waveguide forming and bending, anodising and passivation, plating, soldering and brazing, electroforming, assembly and RF measurement support.

The company publishes manufacturing and RF measurement capabilities. Request the current quality-system, compliance and warranty documents needed for supplier qualification.

CNC machining at the Dolph Microwave factory in Xi'an
Since 2001
Xi’an manufacturing
Quality Records
Available on request
Compliance Records
Confirm for the quoted configuration
Up to 100 GHz
RF measurement systems
One-Year Warranty
Material and workmanship terms

Engineering References for the Purchase Specification

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