Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 5SHX2645L0004 |
| Ordering Number | 3BHL000389P0104 (also 3BHB003154R0101) |
| Manufacturer | ABB (Hitachi Energy Semiconductor) |
| Product Type | Reverse-Conducting IGCT (RC-IGCT) |
| Repetitive Reverse Blocking Voltage (VRRM) | 4500 V |
| Rated On-State Current (ITAV) | 1850–4000 A (varies by data source/thermal conditions) |
| Repetitive Peak Turn-Off Current (IGQM) | ≥2600 A |
| Surge Current (ITSM, 10ms) | 28–48 kA |
| On-State Voltage (VTM @ Rated Current) | ≤2.1–3.5 V |
| Turn-Off Time | ≤2 µs |
| dv/dt Tolerance | >5000 V/µs |
| di/dt Tolerance | >1000–2000 A/µs |
| Gate Drive Voltage | +20V / -20V (hard drive, fiber optic isolation) |
| Silicon Wafer Size | 91mm (SPT buffer layer) |
| Thermal Resistance (Rth(j-c)) | 0.007–0.012 K/W |
| Cooling Method | Double-sided direct water cooling (deionized, 3-6 L/min per stack) |
| Clamping Force | 25–40 kN (varies by stack configuration) |
| Operating Junction Temperature | -40°C to +125°C |
| Package Type | Ceramic press-pack / compression disc |
| Weight | Approx. 2.6 kg |
Main Features and Advantages
Reverse-Conducting Integration for Compact Design
The ABB 5SHX2645L0004 features Reverse-Conducting (RC) technology, integrating the IGCT switch and its freewheeling diode within a single press-pack housing. This integration reduces component count in NPC three-level inverter legs from three to two devices per phase, resulting in fewer power semiconductors, reduced busbar complexity, and lower stray inductance—directly improving system efficiency and reliability. The ABB 5SHX2645L0004 thus offers a more compact and robust power stack design compared to discrete diode-IGCT solutions.
Superior Switching Performance and Low Losses
Engineered with SPT buffer-layer technology, the ABB 5SHX2645L0004 delivers a high snubberless turn-off rating, eliminating bulky external snubber circuits and minimizing power losses. With a turn-off time of ≤2 µs and high dv/dt and di/dt tolerance, the ABB 5SHX2645L0004 supports switching frequencies up to 500 Hz in typical medium-voltage drive applications. Its hard-drive gate architecture provides stable, deterministic switching under high-power conditions, ensuring optimal performance for demanding grid and motor control applications.
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