Description
5SHY4045L0001 3BHB018162R0001
Product Name: ABB 5SHY4045L0001 3BHB018162R0001 IGCT Power Semiconductor Module
Brand: ABB
Product type: Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor (IGCT) power module
Core function: As the core power switching device of medium and high voltage high-power power electronic systems, it is responsible for converting DC bus voltage into controllable high-voltage AC output, driving large motors or grid connection. IGCT combines the high voltage resistance and low conduction loss characteristics of thyristors with the fast turn off capability of transistors. A single chip can achieve 4000A high current turn off, suitable for medium and high voltage applications ranging from 0.5MVA to several hundred MVA.
Supporting Gate Pole Drive Circuit Model: 3BHE009681R0101 GVC750BE101 (The drive circuit is equipped with a large number of ICs, resistors, capacitors, and electrolytic capacitors, designed to provide high turn off current and cannot be replaced separately. It needs to be replaced as a whole)

5SHY4045L0001 3BHB018162R0001 ABB IGBT MODULE
Key electrical parameters:
Rated voltage: 4500V (4.5kV)
Maximum controllable shutdown current: 4000A (ITGQM, VD=2800V, Tj=125 ° C)
On state voltage drop: less than 1.8V (@ 4000A)
Opening delay time (td (on)): 3.5 μ s (VD=2800V, IT=4000A)
Turn off delay time (td (off)): 7 μ s (VD=2800V, ITGQ=4000A)
Opening energy (Eon): 1.5J/pulse
Turn off energy (Eoff): 22J/pulse
Critical current rise rate (diT/dt): 1000A/μ s
Physical and environmental parameters:
Working temperature range: -40 ° C to+125 ° C
Protection level: IP20 (module level)
Weight: Approximately 2.9kg
Installation method: Modular installation, compatible with ABB ACS6000 and other high-voltage inverter cabinets
Origin: Sweden
Technical features:
Integrated reverse conducting diode, multi cathode unit structure, simplified parallel design, no need for voltage equalization circuit
Gate hard drive technology, completes current transfer within 1 μ s, reduces turn off loss by 40% compared to traditional GTO
Three proof paint coating process, MTBF reaches 1.2 million hours
Support dual module parallel redundant operation, with automatic fault switching time less than 50 μ s
Built in fiber optic driver interface, supporting CANopen and IEC 61850 protocols
Typical application scenarios:
High voltage frequency converter (ACS6000 series): power plant boiler fan, water pump, mine crusher, steel rolling main drive
High voltage direct current transmission (HVDC): offshore platform grid access, long-distance transmission
Large industrial motor drive: metallurgical arc furnace, rail transit traction inverter
Wind power converter: grid connected wind turbines above 10MW level
Ship propulsion system
Related models in the same series:
5SHY4045L0003 3BH021400R0002: 4000A/4500V, GVC736BE101 driver
5SHY4045L0004 3BHB021401R0001:4000A/4500V variant
5SHY4045L0006 3BHB030310R0001: 4000A/4500V, GVC736CE101 driver
5SHY5045L0020:5000A grade
5SHY6545L0001: 6500A grade
3BHB018162R0002: Same series but different configuration versions
Comparison Explanation (Compared to IGBT/GTO):
Compared to GTO: no need for complex absorption circuits, higher switching frequency, 60% reduction in size, 45% reduction in weight
Compared to IGBT: higher withstand voltage (4500V vs usually 1700V/3300V), more suitable for high-voltage inverters to reduce the number of components; But the upper limit of the switching frequency is lower than that of IGBT, with slightly larger harmonics and higher requirements for control algorithms
Maintenance features: The IGCT gate drive circuit contains non replaceable electrolytic capacitors, which must be replaced as a whole in case of failure. The maintenance cost is higher than that of IGBT systems (IGBT only requires replacement of the drive board or IGBT itself)

