Methods and apparatus for a shielded and grounded cable assembly according to various aspects of the present technology include a coaxial cable assembly having enhanced connection and termination capabilities. In one embodiment, the cable assembly comprises a plurality of coaxial cables with exposed shields that are commonly grounded to a drain wire. The cable assembly may also be configured to be connected vertically/perpendicularly to a ball grid array or edge connected to a circuit board.
A more complete understanding of the present technology may be derived by referring to the detailed description and claims when considered in connection with the following illustrative figures. In the following figures, like reference numbers refer to similar elements and steps throughout the figures.