Vishay BC Components' NTCALUG02 series of low-thermal-gradient lug temperature sensors is suitable for surface-temperature sensing applications, especially when a good electrical insulation and thermal contact with the surface is required. These sensors provide highly accurate and dependable surface temperature measurement across a wide temperature range. The low-thermal-gradient lug sensors incorporate a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor with AWG#30 PEEK insulated mono-stranded silver-plated nickel wires mounted inside the barrel of an M3.5 (#5 - #6) low-profile closed lug terminal. The low-profile lug terminal provides easy mounting. The combination of the low-profile lug terminal and nickel conductor delivers a reduced thermal gradient. The NTCALUG02 series is AEC-Q200 qualified and select versions are UL recognized. In addition to the off-the-shelf version, the NTCALUG02 series provides the designer with flexibility through electrical and mechanical customization options.