Coax Ground Terminal for Shield Termination
The TE Connectivity 9-226176-2 is a coax ground terminal designed for terminating the shield braid of coaxial cables to a PCB through a through-hole solder joint and a crimp shield barrel. It belongs to the 226176 series of ground terminals, used in applications where a low-impedance path for RF return currents or shield grounding is needed — common in telecom equipment, RF modules, and instrumentation enclosures. The part ships in Bulk packaging.
Termination: Through Hole with Crimp Shield
The termination method combines a through-hole solder tail for the centre conductor or signal path with a crimp shield barrel for the coax braid. This dual approach gives a reliable mechanical and electrical bond to the shield — critical for maintaining consistent impedance and preventing EMI ingress at the cable-to-board transition. The through-hole leg anchors the terminal to the PCB while the crimp section is sized for the cable jacket and braid diameter (check the TE application tooling guide for the correct die set).