where to terminate usb cable shield?

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tux21

Joined Apr 10, 2010
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i am putting a shielded usb cable in my pl2303 based usb -> rs232 conv.

it has the four usb wires + shield braid. the shield is not connected to the body of the type A male connector which is inserted in the pc. so i was thinking if i should short this shield to the device gnd i.e. the ground of my usb -> rs232 board.
 
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