Vishay Intertechnology’s NTCALUG Family of NTC Lug Thermistors Now Offers a 100 % Lead (Pb)-Free Construction

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Vishay Intertechnology has introduced its NTCALUG family of NTC lug thermistors with 100% lead-free construction, marking them as the industry's first devices fully compliant with RoHS regulations without exemptions. This initiative helps minimize environmental hazards during recycling. The thermistors support various applications in automotive, consumer, and industrial sectors, offering high insulation voltage ratings and customization options. Samples are available with a lead time of 12 weeks, reinforcing Vishay's commitment to innovative, eco-friendly solutions.

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• Launch of 100% lead-free NTC lug thermistors increases market competitiveness.
• Thermistors are fully compliant with RoHS, positioning Vishay as an eco-friendly leader.
• Wide range of applications, enhancing market reach in electric vehicles, appliances, and more.
• High insulation voltage ratings and customizable options attract diverse clientele.

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Devices Are the Industry’s First to Offer Designers Full RoHS Compliance With No Exemptions

MALVERN, Pa., March 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that its popular NTCALUG family of NTC lug thermistors is now available in a 100 % lead (Pb)-free construction, making them the industry’s first such devices to offer full RoHS compliance with no exemptions.

Manufactured with a 100 % lead (Pb)-free ceramic die, NTCALUG family thermistors contribute to a cleaner environment by eliminating all hazardous substances that could potentially cause issues during recycling and disposal. Furthermore, when RoHS exemption 7c-I expires — which allows for lead (Pb) in glass — designers utilizing the components will already be in full compliance.

The NTCALUG family includes a variety of devices that deliver accurate temperature sensing in automotive, consumer, and industrial applications. Standard lug thermistors are capable of continuous operation to +150 °C and long term reliability of 5,000 hours (dry heat). Devices featuring a nickel conductor and low profile closed ring tongue provide a low thermal gradient, while mini lug sensors are optimized for fast reactions in space-limited applications.

Available in both AEC-Q200 and cULus-recognized versions, devices in the NTCALUG family offer high insulation voltage ratings up to 2.7 kVAC, a rugged construction, and easy mounting via their ring tongue terminals. The thermistors are offered with a range of customization options to meet specific design requirements in electric vehicle (EV) battery management systems, consumer appliances, 3D printers, HVAC systems, welding equipment, alternative energy systems, motor drives, power electronics, and more.

Device Specification Table:

Part / series	Screw Size	R25 (KΩ)	R25 tolerance (%)	B25/85 (K)	B25/85 tolerance (%)	Temp. range (°C)
NTCALUG03A / 39A	M2/3	10 to 47	± 2 to ± 3	3740 to 3984	± 0.5 to ± 1.5	-40 to +125
NTCALUG01A	M3/3.5	4.7 to 100	± 1 to ± 5	3435 to 4190	± 0.5 to ± 1.5	-40 to +150
NTCALUG01T	M3/3.5	10	± 1 to ± 2	3435 to 3984	± 0.5 to ± 1	-40 to +150
NTCALUG02A	M3/3.5	4.7 to 100	± 1 to ± 3	3435 to 4190	± 0.5 to ± 1.5	-55 to +125
NTCALUG91A	M4	10	± 2 to ± 3	3435 to 3984	± 0.5 to ± 1	-40 to +150
NTCALUG54A	M5	10	± 2 to ± 3	3435 to 3984	± 0.5 to ± 1	-40 to +150
NTCALUG85A	M6	10	± 2	3435 to 3984	± 0.5 to ± 1	-40 to +150

Samples and production quantities of the 100 % lead (Pb)-free NTCALUG family thermistors (part numbers denoted by suffix “A”) are available now, with lead times of 12 weeks. More information on Vishay’s NTCALUG family of products, is available at this link.

Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.™ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.

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Link to product datasheets:
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?29092 (NTCALUG01A Series)
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?29164 (NTCALUG01T)
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?29094 (NTCALUG02A)
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?29114 (NTCALUG03A / LUG39A Mini LUG Series)
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?29194 (NTCALUG54A M5)
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?29195 (NTCALUG85A M6)
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?29193 (NTCALUG91A M4 Series)

Link to product photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vishay/albums/72157718491013222

For more information please contact:
Vishay Intertechnology
Peter Henrici, +1 408 567-8400
peter.henrici@vishay.com  
or
Redpines
Bob Decker, +1 415 409-0233
bob.decker@redpinesgroup.com 

FAQ

What is the significance of Vishay's lead-free NTC lug thermistors?

Vishay's lead-free NTC lug thermistors are pioneering in RoHS compliance, ensuring no harmful substances are included, thus promoting environmental sustainability.

In which applications can the NTCALUG thermistors be used?

The NTCALUG thermistors are versatile, suitable for automotive, consumer, industrial applications, and electric vehicle battery management systems.

What are the lead times for sample and production quantities of NTCALUG thermistors?

Samples and production quantities of NTCALUG thermistors are available now, with lead times of 12 weeks.

How does Vishay's new product impact its market position?

The launch of the NTCALUG thermistors enhances Vishay's market presence by offering innovative, environmentally friendly solutions, catering to a wide range of industries.