Sizing the Backshell to the Connector
The TE Connectivity 2-552079-1 is a two-piece backshell from the CHAMP series, designed to fit 14-position CHAMP connectors. It accepts round cable and exits straight (180°) from the connector rear. The black thermoplastic body includes an integrated strain relief clamp that grips the cable jacket after termination, preventing pull-out at the connector-cable junction. Unshielded — no metal shell or braid termination provisions.
What Bolts In — Compatibility Check
This backshell mates directly with any standard CHAMP 14-position plug or receptacle that accepts a backshell. The two-piece clamshell design wraps around the terminated connector and cable, then secures with the hardware provided. No pin-to-pin substitution — the backshell is a cable-dress accessory, not a contact carrier. For a 14-position CHAMP line, this is the correct shell count.