Waveguide Isolators

Waveguide isolators are crucial components in microwave systems, designed to allow electromagnetic waves to pass in one direction while blocking them in the opposite direction. They are essential for protecting sensitive equipment from reflected power and are widely used in radar, communication systems, and scientific research to ensure stable and efficient signal flow.

Waveguide Isolator Range at a Glance

Choose from standard, slim-type and high-power waveguide isolators. Final electrical limits, waveguide size, flange, material and dimensions follow the selected model or approved custom drawing.

0.9–112 GHzPublished product-family coverage
WR900–WR10Published product-family waveguide range
20 dB min.Isolation in the current standard WR model table
3%–Full BandPublished product-family bandwidth range

The current standard model sheet below covers WR137 to WR10 and 5.38 to 112 GHz. Use the selected model row as the release value.

Standard Waveguide Isolator Models

The table keeps the published model data without merging values. Send the operating band and mating flange pair if you want Dolph Microwave to match the model before quotation.

Model No.Freq. Range (GHz)Operating BW (MHz)VSWR Max.IL Max. (dB)Isolation Min. (dB)IEC WGEIA WGFlangeMaterial
DH-70WISO5.38-8.177001.200.320R70WR137FDP/FDMAl/Cu
DH-84WISO6.57-9.997001.200.320R84WR112FBP/FBM/FBEAl/Cu
DH-100WISO8.2-12.58001.200.320R100WR90FBP/FBM/FBEAl/Cu
DH-120WISO9.84-15.010001.200.320R120WR75FBP/FBM/FBEAl/Cu
DH-140WISO11.9-18.010001.200.320R140WR62FBP/FBM/FBEAl/Cu
DH-180WISO14.5-22.010001.200.320R180WR51FBP/FBM/FBEAl/Cu
DH-220WISO17.6-26.720001.200.320R220WR42FBP/FBM/FBEAl/Cu
DH-260WISO21.7-33.020001.200.320R260WR34FBP/FBM/FBEAl/Cu
DH-320WISO26.3-40.020001.200.320R320WR28FBP/FBM/FBEAl/Cu
DH-400WISO32.9-60.120001.300.620R400WR22FUGPCu
DH-500WISO39.2-59.620001.300.620R500WR19FUGPCu
DH-620WISO49.8-75.820001.300.620R620WR15FUGPCu
DH-740WISO60.5-91.920001.300.820R740WR12FUGPCu
DH-900WISO73.8-11220001.301.020R900WR10FUGPCu

Need a model check before you quote?

Send frequency range, waveguide size, forward power, reflected power, flange pair, size limit and quantity. We can check a standard model or review a custom build.

General, Slim-Type and High-Power Options

Use the product type that matches the space and power limits of your waveguide path. The published data stays separate so values from different constructions are not mixed.

General Isolator

Published general models cover multiple bands and custom dimensions. The wider the required bandwidth and the higher the reflected power, the more space may be needed for the transmission section and absorber.

Slim-Type Isolator

For installations with tight mechanical space. Published slim models list BJ100 to BJ320 waveguide types with model-specific loss, reverse loss, VSWR, reference power and size.

High-Power Differential Phase-Shift Isolator

For higher-power waveguide paths. Use the published high-power band table and model data below, then confirm the final operating limits in the quotation.

Dolph Microwave high-power differential phase-shift waveguide isolator

General Isolator Published Data

Typical values and product-model values are shown separately. Reference power and size are kept exactly as published in the product sheet.

Freq. BandBandwidthForward Loss (dB)Reverse Loss (dB)VSWRAve. Power
L5%0.20231.152KW
L10%0.25211.172KW
L20%0.30201.202KW
S5%0.20231.151KW
S10%0.25211.171KW
S20%0.30201.201KW
C5%0.20231.15500W
C10%0.25211.17500W
C20%0.30201.20500W
X10%0.20231.15300W
X20%0.25201.20300W
Ku10%0.20231.15120W
Ku20%0.25201.20120W
K10%0.20231.15100W
K20%0.25201.20100W
Ka5%0.25231.1550W
Ka10%0.30201.2050W
V10%0.60171.352W
U5%0.60171.352W
E5%0.60171.352W
Full general isolator model data
Model No.Freq. Range (GHz)WG TypeForward Loss (dB)Reverse Loss (dB)VSWRRef. PowerSize
DH-GBG90292.01-2.13BJ220.50201.51200W220*417*106.4
DH-GBG90523.4-4.2BJ400.25201.22000W265*138*69.85
DH-GBG90515.49-5.51BJ480.30251.122MW/2KW300*210*89.9
DH-GBZ90115.8-6.4BJ700.20201.251200W172.6*82.6*49.2
DH-GBP904913-14BJ1400.30201.1530W20*34.5*33
DH-GBP910613-14.1BJ1200.30201.2100W39*57.5*38.3
DH-GBZ901913.75-14.5BJ1200.20231.15300W38*90*38
DH-GBP908514-16BJ1400.25181.310W45.72*22.86*19.05
DH-GBP910514.6-15.3BJ1200.30201.2100W39*57.5*38.3
DH-GBP903915-18BJ1800.40201.220W38*86*33.3
DH-GBP907616.3-17.3BJ2200.40181.350W23*40*15
DH-GBG900916.5-17.5BJ1400.30241.151500W33*68*33
DH-GBP907818.5-21.6BJ2200.30201.2250W38*22.4*18
DH-GBG9047A18.8-21.2BJ1800.20201.280W30*70*23.37
DH-GBP910022.4-26.3BJ2600.30181.330W24*36*21.1
DH-GBG904822.55-23.55BJ2200.20201.280W30*70*22.4
DH-GBP907924.7-27.7BJ2600.25211.250W18*35*21.1
DH-GBP910226.5-28.5BJ3200.25201.230W20*23*19
DH-GBG904227.5-31BJ3200.25201.250W25*40*19.1
DH-GBG903929.4-31BJ3200.20201.280W21*45*19.1
DH-GBP911833-37BJ3200.30201.220W25*27*19.1
DH-GBH900943-46BJ4000.40201.2550W30*44*30
DH-GBP902849-51BJ5000.30201.210W18*25*19.8
DH-GBH901450-57.38BJ5000.50181.32W15*25.5*20
DH-GBH901651-59BJ6200.60201.32W15*25.5*20
DH-GBH900774-76BJ7400.60201.32W15*25*20
DH-GBH901381-84BJ7400.60181.352W15*25.5*20
DH-GBH901883.2-86.2BJ7400.60181.32W15*25.6*19
DH-GBH901787-91BJ9000.70181.352W15*20.5*19.1
DH-GBH900693.9-94.1BJ9000.45231.252W15*25*21
Dolph Microwave differential phase-shift waveguide isolator assemblies

Slim-Type Waveguide Isolator Models

Use slim-type models when the isolator has to fit a smaller mechanical envelope. Do not select by waveguide type alone; check the full frequency range, loss, isolation, VSWR, reference power and size.

Published slim-type model data
Model No.Freq. Range (GHz)WG TypeForward Loss (dB)Reverse Loss (dB)VSWRRef. PowerSize
DH-GBP90759.1-9.9BJ1000.30201.330W16.2*41.4*60
DH-GBP906112.2-12.8BJ1200.50181.310W12.7*44.5*38
DH-GBP907112.55-13.05BJ1400.30201.1530W12.7*50*27.5
DH-WM-130-IS12.7-13.25BJ1400.30231.2030W12.7*50*27.5
DH-WM-187-IS17.7-19.7BJ2200.40191.3020W9.53*31.75*22.4
DH-WM-224-IS21.2-23.6BJ2200.4191.3020W9.53*31.75*22.4
DH-GBP909722-24BJ2600.25201.220W12*35*21.1
DH-GBP909925.5-26.1BJ2600.25201.2030W12*35*21.1
DH-WM-282-IS27-29.5BJ3200.30181.3020W9.35*31.75*19.5
DH-GBP908027.5-31BJ3200.30201.2520W9.35*31.75*19
DH-GBP911328.1-30BJ2600.25201.205W12.7*32.1*21.1
DH-GBP906529.4-31BJ3200.30201.2020W8*31.8*19.1
DH-GBP908230.5-31.5BJ3200.30201.2520W9.5*30*19.3
DH-WM-322-IS31-33.4BJ3200.30181.3020W9.53*31.75*19.5
DH-GBP909033-37BJ3200.40181.3520W10*19.5*34.2
DH-GBP908637-40.5BJ3200.35181.3020W9.53*31.75*19.5

High-Power Differential Phase-Shift Isolator Data

The published PDF lists typical band values and five product models. For current dedicated differential phase-shift products, also review the high-power circulator and isolator range.

Freq. BandBandwidthForward Loss (dB)Reverse Loss (dB)VSWRAve. Power
S20%0.40201.240KW-CW
C20%0.40201.210KW-CW
X20%0.40201.21.5KW-CW
Ku20%0.40201.21KW-CW
K20%0.45201.2800W-CW
Ka15%0.45201.2500W-CW
V10%0.45201.2300W-CW
Model No.Freq. Range (GHz)WG TypeForward Loss (dB)Reverse Loss (dB)VSWRRef. PowerSize
DH-GBC90042.75-3.05BJ320.40231.155KW/140KW640*376.8*257.5
DH-GBC90093.3-3.6BJ320.25201.1510KW660*398*300
DH-GBC90655.8-6.5BJ700.25201.23500W437.2*128*121
DH-GBC901012.25-12.75BJ1200.30251.151.5KW199*70*60
DH-GBC900123.5-25.5BJ2600.35251.201KW167*68*77

Send the Inputs That Control the Build

A useful quotation needs the actual RF and mechanical limits. Send these values together so the model, absorber size, flange and body dimensions can be checked at the same time.

Operating BandStart and stop frequency, not band name only.
Waveguide InterfaceWR or BJ size plus the exact flange pair.
Forward PowerCW and pulse power where both apply.
Reflected PowerRequired reverse-power level or load condition.
Mechanical EnvelopeAvailable length, width, height and mounting limits.
Material and FinishState any project-specific material or finish requirement.

Check the Flange Before Order Release

Waveguide size alone does not define the mating interface. Confirm the cover or grooved flange at both ends and match the exact EIA or IEC designation used by the connected equipment.

Use the Waveguide Flange Standard EIA & IEC for designation matching. For bolt patterns, gasket fit and common mix-ups, see the Waveguide Flange Size Guide.

Custom Dolph Microwave waveguide assemblies with different flange interfaces

Made and Tested in Dolph Microwave’s Xi’an Factory

CNC machining, turning, waveguide forming and bending, soldering, brazing, plating, electroforming and final RF testing are listed as in-house capabilities. The company states ISO 9001:2015 certification and a one-year warranty from delivery for defective material and workmanship.

In-House Manufacturing

Machining, forming, brazing, plating and related microwave-component processes are handled in the Xi’an workshop.

RF Test Facilities

The manufacturing information lists a testing laboratory and microwave chamber for electrical checks before shipment.

Supplier Qualification

ISO 9001:2015 certification and the published one-year warranty can be reviewed as part of your supplier approval process.

Related Parts for the Same Waveguide Path

Use the isolator as one part of the full RF path. The related component depends on what the next section of the system needs to do.

Ready for a model and drawing review?

Send the band, power, waveguide size, flange pair, mechanical limits and quantity. If you already have a drawing, attach it with the inquiry.

Technical Downloads

Keep the original product documents with your technical review. The published tables above are based on these product references and the current standard model sheet.

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