Cable system and methods of assembling a cable system

A cable system comprising:

• at least one conductor to transmit electrical signals;
• a shield layer positioned about the at least one conductor to shield an environment external to the cable system from electromagnetic radiation generated by the electrical signals;
• and
• a connector assembly comprising:
• a connector configured to couple to an electrical device, wherein the connector comprises at least one retention member;
• a first retention sleeve positioned about the shield layer;
• and
• a second retention sleeve coupled with the first retention sleeve and to the shield layer, the second retention sleeve includes a middle portion extending axially between a pair of opposed outer surface, the middle portion comprises a plurality of flat surfaces configured to engage a corresponding plurality of planar portions of the at least one retention member to block rotation of the connector relative to the second retention sleeve, and the opposed outer surface are configured to engage opposite axial ends of the at least one retention member to block axial movement of the connector relative to the second retention sleeve.

A method of assembling a cable system, comprising:

• providing a cable including a conductor and a shield layer positioned about the conductor;
• inserting a first retention sleeve over the shield layer;
• folding a portion of the shield layer over the first retention sleeve;
• inserting a second retention sleeve about the first retention sleeve and about the folded portion of the shield layer, wherein the second retention sleeve includes a middle portion extending axially between a pair of opposed outer surface;
• and
• securing at least one retention member of a connector to the second retention sleeve such that contact between the opposed outer surface of the second retention sleeve and opposite axial ends of the at least one retention member blocks axial movement of the connector relative to the second retention sleeve.