Model Interpretation

5SHY: ABB IGCT series code

35: Nominal continuous current 3500 A

45: Breakdown voltage 4500 V

L: Asymmetric (Asymmetric)

0010: Version / Revision Number

Key Parameters (Typical Values)

Breakdown voltage: 4500 V

Continuous current: 3500 A

Switching frequency: Up to 1.6 kHz (commonly used in high-power conditions at hundreds of Hz)

Thermal junction range: −40°C ~ +175°C

Cooling method: Water cooling (mainly)

Package: Press-fit, low thermal resistance, resistant to thermal fatigue

Size / Weight: Approximately 240×180×60 mm, approximately 2.6 kg

Main Features

Combining the low conduction loss of thyristors with the fast switching of IGBTs

Suitable for megawatt-level converters: medium-voltage drive, wind power converters, photovoltaic inverters, grid FACTS/HVDC

Built-in gate drive and protection (overcurrent, overtemperature), fast response, high reliability

Typical Applications

Medium-high voltage frequency converters (ABB ACS6000 series)

Wind power / photovoltaic high-power converters

Large-power motor drives in metallurgy, mining, and oil and gas industries

Grid stability devices, high-voltage direct current transmission (HVDC)