High speed, ruggedized connector

An electrical connector with a mating end and a cable termination end, opposite the mating end, the electrical connector comprising:

• at least one electrical conductor;
• a first shield comprising a first sheet, wherein the first sheet encircles a first portion of a cavity;
• and
• a second shield comprising a second sheet, wherein the second sheet encircles a second portion of the cavity, the second portion of the cavity overlapping the first portion of the cavity in a region of overlap, wherein:
• at least a part of the at least one electrical conductor is disposed within the cavity;
• and
• in the region of overlap, the second shield is inside the first shield and the second shield comprises an embossment extending outwardly from a surface of the second shield and away from the cavity.

A cable assembly comprising a cable terminated with an electrical connector, wherein:

• the electrical connector comprises:
• a connector shield at least partially encircling a first portion of a cavity;
• and
• the cable comprises:
• a first portion outside the cavity comprising:
• a first insulated electrical conductor;
• a second insulated electrical conductor;
• and
• a cable shield at least partially surrounding the first and second insulated electrical conductors, with the first and second insulated conductors separated with a first center-to-center spacing;
• a second portion disposed within the cavity, the second portion comprising the first insulated electrical conductor and the second insulated electrical conductor, with the first and second insulated conductors separated with a second center-to-center spacing;
• and
• a ferrule comprising a first annular portion, a second annular portion, and a plurality of arms joining the first annular portion to the second annular portion, wherein the cable passes through the first annular portion and the second annular portion.