ABB 5SHX2645L0002

ABB 5SHX2645L0002

Product Name

ABB 5SHX2645L0002 High-Power Asymmetric Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristor (IGCT) Power Semiconductor Module (2600 V, 2645 A) ⚡

Product Description

The ABB 5SHX2645L0002 is a rugged asymmetric IGCT power semiconductor module engineered for medium/high-voltage industrial power conversion and reactive power compensation systems. It combines low on-state conduction loss with fast gate-commutated turn-off capability, enabling high efficiency and reliable operation in harsh industrial environments with high EMI, wide temperature swings, and heavy-duty cyclic loads. Optimized for hard-switching topologies (e.g., current-source inverters, SVC/STATCOM, MV drives), it is fully compatible with ABB’s GVC-series gate drivers and MV drive platforms (e.g., ACS 800 MV, ACS 6000). Typical applications include medium-voltage variable frequency drives for rolling mills, mine hoists, large pumps/fans; static var compensators (SVCs); active power filters (APFs); and traction converters in metallurgy, mining, power generation, and rail transit sectors.

Key Product Parameters (Summary Table)

Parameter Value/Specification
Model/Order Code 5SHX2645L0002 (often paired with ABB’s material code 3BHB012961R0002)
Device Technology Asymmetric Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristor (IGCT) power module
Rated Blocking Voltage (VDRM) 2600 V DC (asymmetric, for hard-switching topologies)
Rated RMS Current (IT(RMS)) 2645 A (continuous, at rated Tj)
On-State Voltage Drop (VT) ≤ 2.6 V (typical at rated current, Tj=125 °C; consult datasheet for exact curve)
Gate Drive Voltage ±15 V DC (compatible with ABB GVC-series gate drivers)
Maximum Junction Temperature (Tj(max)) 125 °C
Operating Temperature Range (Tc) -40 °C to +85 °C (module case temperature, derate at extremes)
Storage Temperature Range -40 °C to +125 °C
Isolation Voltage (Power Terminals ↔ Gate/Ground) 8 kV AC, 1 minute (typical for ABB MV IGCT modules)
Cooling Method Forced air cooling or liquid cooling (system-dependent, per thermal design)
Control Interface Optical fiber (high EMI immunity for MV applications)

Specifications

ABB	5SHX2645L0002

Mechanical Specifications

  • Form Factor: High-power IGCT module with aluminum baseplate for thermal conduction
  • Dimensions (L×W×H, approx.): 365 mm × 240 mm × 115 mm (verify with ABB’s official datasheet for exact mounting envelope)
  • Weight (approx.): 17 kg (typical, including baseplate and encapsulation)
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