The TE Connectivity 569336-3 is a 50-position, two-piece plastic backshell from the CHAMP series, designed to fit over the mating end of a CHAMP 50-pin connector. It routes the cable at a 120° angle from the connector axis — a deliberate geometry for keeping the ribbon cable flat against the panel or chassis wall rather than forcing a 90° bend that can stress the IDC termination. The integrated strain relief clamps the flat ribbon cable so that tugging on the harness pulls against the shell, not the contacts. This is a backshell, not a connector — it provides cable management, strain relief, and mechanical protection for the termination area of a mated CHAMP pair.
Cable Exit Angle and Routing
The 120° cable exit is the defining selection parameter on this part. A standard 180° backshell sends the cable straight out the back — fine for straight-through panel feed but a problem when the connector sits near a cabinet wall. A 90° exit folds the cable tight to the board, but the bend radius on a 50-conductor flat ribbon cable can exceed the connector's own height. The 120° exit splits the difference: the cable leaves at a shallow angle that clears the connector body and lets the ribbon lie flat against the mounting surface without a sharp crease. For a technician routing a CHAMP harness inside a cabinet, this angle saves a cable tie and a strain point.
Construction and Compatibility
Molded from black thermoplastic, the two-piece shell clamshells around the CHAMP connector body and the ribbon cable entry point. The strain relief is built into the back end — no separate clamp to lose. It is unshielded, so this is the right choice for signal-level CHAMP applications (peripheral I/O, internal ribbon harnesses) where you do not need a metal shell for EMI containment. It mates with any standard CHAMP 50-pin plug or receptacle that uses the same mounting hole pattern — the backshell screws into the connector's jack-screw or slide-lock hardware. Position count is fixed at 50; a 50-position CHAMP connector is the only fit.