ABB 5SHY3545L0014 3BHE023784R0001 IGCT

1. Basic Identification

• Primary Part Number: 5SHY3545L0014
• Order / Spare Part Number: 3BHE023784R0001
• Component Type: IGCT (Integrated Gate‑Commutated Thyristor) Power Module
• Application: High‑power medium‑voltage converters, industrial drives, power electronics

2. Key Electrical Specifications

• Voltage Rating (VDRM / VRRM): 4500 V
• Continuous On‑State Current (ITAV): 3600 A
• Surge Peak Current (ITSM): 10000 A (≤1 ms pulse)
• Switching Frequency: Up to 3 kHz
• On‑State Voltage Drop (VTO): ≤ 2.0 V @ 450 A
• Junction Temperature Range: -40°C ~ +150°C
• Thermal Resistance (Rth(j‑c)): ≤ 0.04 °C/W
• Package: Press‑Pack housing, double‑sided cooling
• Cooling Method: Liquid cooling / forced air cooling
• Gate Drive: Optical fiber isolated gate drive

3. Protection Features

• Short‑circuit protection: Turn‑off within 3 μs
• Short‑circuit withstand capability: 6 kA
• Built‑in NTC thermistor for temperature monitoring (accuracy ±1.5 °C)
• Overcurrent, overvoltage and over-temperature protection

4. Structure & Function

• High-power IGCT semiconductor chip
• Optimized gate drive circuit with optical isolation
• Press-pack mechanical structure for high reliability
• Temperature sensing and monitoring circuit

• Controlled rectification, inversion, DC‑chopping
• High‑power energy conversion (AC/DC, DC/AC)
• Medium‑voltage drive, soft starting, reactive power compensation

5. Typical Applications

• Medium‑voltage high‑power inverters (metallurgy, mining, cement, fans, pumps)
• Wind and solar power converters / grid‑connected inverters
• HVDC and VSC‑HVdc flexible transmission systems
• Large industrial drives (rolling mills, mine hoists, locomotives)
• Power quality: SVG, active power filters

6. Main Advantages

• High voltage & high current density: 4500 V / 3600 A
• Low conduction & switching losses, high efficiency (>98%)
• Press‑pack, double‑sided cooling for excellent thermal performance
• Ultra‑fast short‑circuit protection (3 μs)
• High reliability, long service life, easy parallel operation for power scaling

7. Mounting & Maintenance

• Torque: 12 ± 1 N·m (uniform pressure required)
• Driven by dedicated optical fiber gate driver boards
• Strict cooling system required; Tj < 125°C recommended
• Routine inspection: Gate capacitor (standard 2200 pF ±10%) every 5000 hours