Key Features & Benefits
✅ Ultra-High Power Handling
Voltage rating: 4500V
Current rating: 4000A (peak)
Optimized for high-power inverters & converters
✅ Advanced IGCT Technology
Low conduction & switching losses vs. traditional GTOs
Integrated gate driver for precise switching control
Short-circuit ruggedness for fault-tolerant operation
✅ Robust Mechanical Design
Press-pack housing for optimal thermal performance
Low-inductance terminal design
Forced-air or liquid-cooled configurations
✅ Industry-Leading Reliability
Designed for 24/7 operation in harsh environments
MTBF >100,000 hours in typical applications
Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Part Numbers 5SHY 3545L0016 (ABB ID)
3BHB020720R0002 (Order Code)
Device Type Asymmetric IGCT (with anti-parallel diode)
Voltage Rating VDRM = 4500V
Current Rating ITAV = 1200A (avg)
ITSM = 4000A (surge)
Switching Speed Turn-off time: <5µs
Thermal Resistance Rth(j-c) = 0.03 K/W
Mounting Bolt-clamped (press-pack)
Weight Approx. 2.5 kg
Typical Applications
⚡ Medium-Voltage Drives (e.g., ABB ACS 2000 series)
⚡ HVDC Power Transmission
⚡ Industrial Megawatt-Range UPS Systems
⚡ Renewable Energy Inverters (wind/solar farms)
⚡ Mining & Metals Industry (electrolytic processes)
