Description

Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 5SHX14H4502 |
| Manufacturer | ABB (Hitachi Energy) |
| Product Type | Symmetric IGCT (Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristor) |
| Package Form | Press-Pack Disc, Ceramic Al₂O₃ Housing, Solder-Free |
| Repetitive Peak Off-State Voltage (VDRM/VRRM) | 4500 V |
| Average On-State Current IT(AV) | 1400 A |
| RMS On-State Current IT(RMS) | ~2200 A |
| Peak Surge Current ITSM (10 ms) | 28–40 kA (Batch Dependent) |
| Maximum Controllable Turn-Off Current ITGQM | ~2000 A |
| Turn-Off Time tq | ≤ 15 μs (Typical) |
| On-State Voltage Drop VTM | ≤ 1.5–1.95 V @ 1400 A |
| Operating Junction Temperature Tj | −40°C to +125°C |
| Cooling Method | Double-Sided Forced Water Cooling |
| Clamping Force | 80 kN ±2% |
| Gate Interface | Fiber Optic (2 kV Isolation) + Low-Voltage Terminals |
| Compatible Drive Unit | 3BHB003230R0101 / GVC704 AE01 |
| Compatible Systems | ACS6000, ACS5000, ACS1000 Medium Voltage Drives |
| Dimensions | Approx. 152 × 190 × 42 mm |
| Certification | IEC 60747-6, UL, CE |
| Lifecycle Status | H4502 Revision Limited Production |
Main Features and Advantages
IGCT Technology Architecture: ABB 5SHX14H4502 integrates the gate-commutated thyristor chip, a reverse-conducting diode, and a low-inductance gate drive interface into a single press-pack package. This monolithic integration enables the device to achieve the low conduction losses characteristic of thyristors—on-state voltage drop of merely 1.5–1.95 V at rated current—while delivering transistor-like fast turn-off in ≤ 15 μs. The snubberless turn-off capability eliminates the need for dv/dt snubber circuits, reducing component count, cabinet footprint, and potential failure points in the converter stack.
Press-Pack Reliability for Harsh Duty Cycles: ABB 5SHX14H4502 employs a solder-free, wire-bond-free construction where current flows through the full wafer thickness under mechanical clamping pressure. This design eliminates solder fatigue cracking, the predominant wear-out mechanism in conventional bonded power modules, making ABB 5SHX14H4502 particularly suited for applications with frequent load cycling and thermal stress—such as reversing steel mill drives, mine hoists, and marine propulsion thrusters.
Symmetric Blocking and Double-Sided Cooling: The symmetric blocking capability of ABB 5SHX14H4502 allows it to withstand voltage stress in both directions, simplifying topology requirements for NPC inverter phase legs and current source converters. Double-sided water cooling through clamped heatsinks achieves a junction-to-case thermal resistance of approximately 0.009–0.017 °C/W, ensuring controlled junction temperatures under continuous high-power operation. The device exhibits di/dt tolerance exceeding 1000 A/μs and dv/dt immunity exceeding 5000 V/μs, providing robust performance in electrically noisy industrial environments.




