Description

- Super Flexible with a Minimum Bend Radius of 0.20" (5mm)
- High Shielding Effectiveness of >90dB
- High Retention Force of >90N
- Eliminates the Need for Right Angle Connectors
- Phase and Amplitude Stable (See specs below)
The HLB098 Littlebend Ultra Flexible RF Cable is designed for demanding microwave interconnect requirements. They are phase and amplitude stable. This cable is well suited for dense microwave packaging with a 5.0mm minimum bend radius in an 0.098” cable with stainless steel braid.
HLB098 Littlebend 18 GHz flexible cables are terminated with high performance SMP and SMP Bulkhead connectors. Also available in SMA, 1.0mm, 1.85mm, 2.4mm, 2.92mm, Type N, Type N Bulkhead and SMPM connectors. Additional configurations available by special order. HASCO Cage Code: 0T8L4
Item |
Specification |
Impedence |
50 Ohms |
Frequency Range |
DC to 18 GHz |
VSWR |
See Chart Below |
Insertion Loss |
See Chart Below |
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage |
500V |
Insulation Resistance |
1000MΩ |
Mechanical
Item |
Specification |
Min. Bend Radius |
Static: 5mm, Repeated: 10mm |
Durability |
1000 Cycles Min. |
Environmental
Item |
Specification |
Temperature Range |
+55°C to 125°C |
Material
Item |
Specification |
---|---|
Cable Center Conductor |
Silver Plated Solid Copper |
Cable Outer Conductor |
Silver Plated Copper Strip |
Cable Jacket |
FEP |
Dielectric |
PTFE |
Connector Body |
Gold plated BeCu |
SMP Male BH Center Contact |
Gold Plated Brass |
SMP Female Center Contact |
Gold plated BeCu |
Connector Dielectric |
PTFE |
Connector Coupling Nut |
Passivated Stainless Steel |
Click Part Number Below to View Each Length
Part # | Length | 2 GHz | 12.4 GHz | 18 GHz | |||
VSWR | IL (dB) | VSWR | IL (dB) | VSWR | IL (dB) | ||
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-03 | 3" | 1.15:1 | 0.3 | 1.15:1 | 0.5 | 1.15:1 | 0.6 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-04 | 4" | 1.15:1 | 0.3 | 1.15:1 | 0.6 | 1.15:1 | 0.7 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-05 | 5" | 1.15:1 | 0.3 | 1.15:1 | 0.6 | 1.15:1 | 0.8 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-06 | 6" | 1.15:1 | 0.3 | 1.15:1 | 0.7 | 1.15:1 | 0.8 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-07 | 7" | 1.15:1 | 0.4 | 1.15:1 | 0.8 | 1.15:1 | 0.9 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-08 | 8" | 1.15:1 | 0.4 | 1.15:1 | 0.8 | 1.15:1 | 1.0 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-09 | 9" | 1.15:1 | 0.4 | 1.15:1 | 0.9 | 1.15:1 | 1.0 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-10 | 10" | 1.15:1 | 0.4 | 1.15:1 | 0.9 | 1.15:1 | 1.1 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-11 | 11" | 1.15:1 | 0.4 | 1.15:1 | 1.0 | 1.15:1 | 1.2 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-12 | 12" | 1.15:1 | 0.5 | 1.15:1 | 1.1 | 1.15:1 | 1.2 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-13 | 13" | 1.15:1 | 0.5 | 1.15:1 | 1.1 | 1.15:1 | 1.3 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-14 | 14" | 1.15:1 | 0.5 | 1.15:1 | 1.2 | 1.15:1 | 1.4 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-15 | 15" | 1.15:1 | 0.5 | 1.15:1 | 1.2 | 1.15:1 | 1.5 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-16 | 16" | 1.15:1 | 0.6 | 1.15:1 | 1.3 | 1.15:1 | 1.5 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-17 | 17" | 1.15:1 | 0.6 | 1.15:1 | 1.4 | 1.15:1 | 1.6 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-18 | 18" | 1.15:1 | 0.6 | 1.15:1 | 1.4 | 1.15:1 | 1.7 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-19 | 19" | 1.15:1 | 0.6 | 1.15:1 | 1.5 | 1.15:1 | 1.7 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-20 | 20" | 1.15:1 | 0.6 | 1.15:1 | 1.5 | 1.15:1 | 1.8 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-21 | 21" | 1.15:1 | 0.7 | 1.15:1 | 1.6 | 1.15:1 | 1.9 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-22 | 22" | 1.15:1 | 0.7 | 1.15:1 | 1.6 | 1.15:1 | 2.0 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-23 | 23" | 1.15:1 | 0.7 | 1.15:1 | 1.7 | 1.15:1 | 2.0 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-24 | 24" | 1.15:1 | 0.7 | 1.15:1 | 1.8 | 1.15:1 | 2.1 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-30 | 30" | 1.15:1 | 0.9 | 1.15:1 | 2.1 | 1.15:1 | 2.5 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-36 | 36" | 1.15:1 | 1.0 | 1.15:1 | 2.5 | 1.15:1 | 3.0 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-48 | 48" | 1.15:1 | 1.3 | 1.15:1 | 3.2 | 1.15:1 | 3.8 |
- Cable Diameter:
- .098
- Cable Length (Inch):
- 14
- Cable Series:
- HLB098
- Cable Type:
- Amplitude Stable
- Cable Type:
- Low Loss
- Cable Type:
- Phase Stable
- Connector 1 Gender:
- Female
- Connector 1 Series:
- SMP
- Connector 1 Style:
- Straight
- Connector 2 Gender:
- Male
- Connector 2 Series:
- SMP
- Connector 2 Style:
- Bulkhead
- Flex Type:
- Ultra Flexible
- Frequency, Max:
- 18 GHz
- Frequency, Min:
- DC
- Jacket Material:
- FEP
- Type:
- Littlebend
PRODUCT DETAILS 


- Super Flexible with a Minimum Bend Radius of 0.20" (5mm)
- High Shielding Effectiveness of >90dB
- High Retention Force of >90N
- Eliminates the Need for Right Angle Connectors
- Phase and Amplitude Stable (See specs below)
The HLB098 Littlebend Ultra Flexible RF Cable is designed for demanding microwave interconnect requirements. They are phase and amplitude stable. This cable is well suited for dense microwave packaging with a 5.0mm minimum bend radius in an 0.098” cable with stainless steel braid.
HLB098 Littlebend 18 GHz flexible cables are terminated with high performance SMP and SMP Bulkhead connectors. Also available in SMA, 1.0mm, 1.85mm, 2.4mm, 2.92mm, Type N, Type N Bulkhead and SMPM connectors. Additional configurations available by special order. HASCO Cage Code: 0T8L4
Item |
Specification |
Impedence |
50 Ohms |
Frequency Range |
DC to 18 GHz |
VSWR |
See Chart Below |
Insertion Loss |
See Chart Below |
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage |
500V |
Insulation Resistance |
1000MΩ |
Mechanical
Item |
Specification |
Min. Bend Radius |
Static: 5mm, Repeated: 10mm |
Durability |
1000 Cycles Min. |
Environmental
Item |
Specification |
Temperature Range |
+55°C to 125°C |
Material
Item |
Specification |
---|---|
Cable Center Conductor |
Silver Plated Solid Copper |
Cable Outer Conductor |
Silver Plated Copper Strip |
Cable Jacket |
FEP |
Dielectric |
PTFE |
Connector Body |
Gold plated BeCu |
SMP Male BH Center Contact |
Gold Plated Brass |
SMP Female Center Contact |
Gold plated BeCu |
Connector Dielectric |
PTFE |
Connector Coupling Nut |
Passivated Stainless Steel |
Click Part Number Below to View Each Length
Part # | Length | 2 GHz | 12.4 GHz | 18 GHz | |||
VSWR | IL (dB) | VSWR | IL (dB) | VSWR | IL (dB) | ||
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-03 | 3" | 1.15:1 | 0.3 | 1.15:1 | 0.5 | 1.15:1 | 0.6 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-04 | 4" | 1.15:1 | 0.3 | 1.15:1 | 0.6 | 1.15:1 | 0.7 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-05 | 5" | 1.15:1 | 0.3 | 1.15:1 | 0.6 | 1.15:1 | 0.8 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-06 | 6" | 1.15:1 | 0.3 | 1.15:1 | 0.7 | 1.15:1 | 0.8 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-07 | 7" | 1.15:1 | 0.4 | 1.15:1 | 0.8 | 1.15:1 | 0.9 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-08 | 8" | 1.15:1 | 0.4 | 1.15:1 | 0.8 | 1.15:1 | 1.0 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-09 | 9" | 1.15:1 | 0.4 | 1.15:1 | 0.9 | 1.15:1 | 1.0 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-10 | 10" | 1.15:1 | 0.4 | 1.15:1 | 0.9 | 1.15:1 | 1.1 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-11 | 11" | 1.15:1 | 0.4 | 1.15:1 | 1.0 | 1.15:1 | 1.2 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-12 | 12" | 1.15:1 | 0.5 | 1.15:1 | 1.1 | 1.15:1 | 1.2 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-13 | 13" | 1.15:1 | 0.5 | 1.15:1 | 1.1 | 1.15:1 | 1.3 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-14 | 14" | 1.15:1 | 0.5 | 1.15:1 | 1.2 | 1.15:1 | 1.4 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-15 | 15" | 1.15:1 | 0.5 | 1.15:1 | 1.2 | 1.15:1 | 1.5 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-16 | 16" | 1.15:1 | 0.6 | 1.15:1 | 1.3 | 1.15:1 | 1.5 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-17 | 17" | 1.15:1 | 0.6 | 1.15:1 | 1.4 | 1.15:1 | 1.6 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-18 | 18" | 1.15:1 | 0.6 | 1.15:1 | 1.4 | 1.15:1 | 1.7 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-19 | 19" | 1.15:1 | 0.6 | 1.15:1 | 1.5 | 1.15:1 | 1.7 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-20 | 20" | 1.15:1 | 0.6 | 1.15:1 | 1.5 | 1.15:1 | 1.8 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-21 | 21" | 1.15:1 | 0.7 | 1.15:1 | 1.6 | 1.15:1 | 1.9 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-22 | 22" | 1.15:1 | 0.7 | 1.15:1 | 1.6 | 1.15:1 | 2.0 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-23 | 23" | 1.15:1 | 0.7 | 1.15:1 | 1.7 | 1.15:1 | 2.0 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-24 | 24" | 1.15:1 | 0.7 | 1.15:1 | 1.8 | 1.15:1 | 2.1 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-30 | 30" | 1.15:1 | 0.9 | 1.15:1 | 2.1 | 1.15:1 | 2.5 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-36 | 36" | 1.15:1 | 1.0 | 1.15:1 | 2.5 | 1.15:1 | 3.0 |
HLB098-SMPJ-SMPPBH-48 | 48" | 1.15:1 | 1.3 | 1.15:1 | 3.2 | 1.15:1 | 3.8 |