Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for connecting a coaxial cable or other conductor to an acoustic element, e.g., piezoelectric element, that withstand stress, e.g., due to vibrations of the piezoelectric element. In an embodiment, mesh terminals are bonded to the top and bottom of an piezoelectric element by conductive epoxy. Each mesh terminal has a mesh pattern comprising one or more openings through which the conductive epoxy flows and contacts the piezoelectric element thereby proving additional bonding areas for the epoxy to secure the mesh terminal to the piezoelectric element. This results in a stronger bond between the mesh terminal and the piezoelectric element. A coaxial cable or other conductor is connected to the piezoelectric element via the mesh terminal. The mesh terminal includes a stress relief element that reduces the amount of stress at a joint where the mesh terminal connects to the coaxial cable.