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A connector that is usable with a subterranean well includes a flange member and a tube. The flange member is adapted to form a connection with a submersible component. The tube is adapted to connect to the flange member and receive a cable that has a conductor that is surrounded by an insulative la

A connector that is usable with a subterranean well includes a flange member and a tube. The flange member is adapted to form a connection with a submersible component. The tube is adapted to connect to the flange member and receive a cable that has a conductor that is surrounded by an insulative layer. The tube is crimped into the insulative layer.

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What is claimed is: 1. A connector usable with a well, comprising: a flange member adapted to form a connection with a submersible component; a tube adapted to connect to the flange member and receive a cable having a conductor surrounded by an insulative layer that substantially extends along the

What is claimed is: 1. A connector usable with a well, comprising: a flange member adapted to form a connection with a submersible component; a tube adapted to connect to the flange member and receive a cable having a conductor surrounded by an insulative layer that substantially extends along the entire length of the cable, the tube being crimped into the insulative layer to form a fluid seal between the tube and the cable; and a seal formed between the insulative layer and the flange member. 2. The connector of claim 1, wherein the crimping of the tube prevents movement of the cable with respect to the flange. 3. The connector of claim 1, wherein the flange comprises another tube adapted to receive the tube that is adapted to receive the cable. 4. The connector of claim 3, further comprising: a seal formed between said another tube and the tube that is adapted to receive the cable. 5. The connector of claim 3, wherein said another tube comprises a tube having a flared end to receive the tube that is adapted to receive the cable. 6. The connector of claim 5, further comprising: a soldered seam formed between a metal jacket and the tube. 7. The connector of claim 1, further comprising: a cover to retain the seal near the flange member. 8. A method usable with a well, comprising: connecting an outer jacket of a cable to a flange member; attaching the flange member to a submersible component; forming a crimped connection between a first tube and an insulative layer of the cable, the insulative layer substantially extending along the entire length of the cable and the crimping connection creating a fluid seal between the first tube and the insulative layer; and forming a seal between the insulative layer and the flange member. 9. The method of claim 8, wherein the forming comprises: crimping the first tube to prevent movement of the cable with respect to the flange member. 10. The method of claim 9, further comprising: inserting the first tube into a second tube that is located in the flange member. 11. The method of claim 10, further comprising: forming a seal between the first tube and the second tube. 12. The method of claim 10, further comprising: forming a flared end on the second tube to receive the first tube. 13. The method of claim 9, further comprising: connecting the first tube to a metallic jacket of the cable. 14. A system usable with a well, comprising: a submersible pump; a cable having an electrical wire surrounded by an insulative layer, the insulative substantially extending along the entire length of the cable; a flange member adapted to form a connection with the submersible component; a tube adapted to connect to the flange member and receive the cable, the tube being crimped into the insulative layer of the cable; and a seal formed between the insulative layer and the flange member. 15. The system of claim 14, wherein the tube is crimped to prevent movement of the cable with respect to the flange. 16. The system of claim 14, further comprising another tube adapted to receive the tube that is adapted to receive the cable. 17. The system of claim 16, further comprising: a seal formed between said another tube and the tube that is adapted to receive the cable. 18. The system of claim 16, wherein said another tube comprises a tube having a flared end to receive the tube that is adapted to receive the cable. 19. A method usable with a well, comprising: connecting an outer jacket of a cable to a flange member; attaching the flange member to a submersible component; forming a crimped connection between the flanged member and an insulative layer of the cable; inserting a first tube into a second tube that is located in the flange member; and forming a seal between the first tube and the second tube, including soldering the first tube and the second tube together. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the forming comprises: crimping the first tube to prevent movement of the cable with respect to the flange member. 21. The method of claim 20, further comprising: connecting the first tube to a metallic jacket of the cable. 22. A system usable with a well, comprising: a submersible component; a cable having an electrical wire surrounded by an insulative layer; a flange member adapted to form a connection with the submersible component, the flange member comprising: a protruding section to extend into an opening of the submersible component; a flange larger than the opening; and a groove to retain a seal between the flange member and the submersible component; and a tube adapted to connect to the flange member and receive the cable, the tube being crimped into the insulative layer of the cable. 23. The system of claim 22, wherein the tube is crimped to prevent movement of the cable with respect to the flange. 24. The system of claim 22, further comprising another tube adapted to receive the tube that is adapted to receive the cable.