Abstract: An exhaust after-treatment system configured to reduce emissions present in exhaust received from an engine is provided and may include an electrically powered heater and an electrically conductive cable. The electrically powered heater may be configured to selectively heat a component of the exhaust after-treatment system and/or exhaust moving through the exhaust after-treatment system during operation. The electrically powered heater may include a heating element and an electrical terminal. The electrically conductive cable may be configured to supply electrical power to the electrically powered heater. The electrically conductive cable may include a lug connector. The electrically conductive cable may be coupled to the electrical terminal of the electrically powered heater by a welded connection directly between the lug connector of the electrically conductive cable and the electrical terminal. A connector lug is also disclosed herein.