Model Interpretation

• 5SHX：ABB IGCT series code

• 26：Continuous current 2600 A

• 45：Blocking voltage 4500 V

• L：Asymmetric type

• 0002：Revision number

Technical Parameters

• Rated blocking voltage：4500 V

• Continuous current (ITAV)：2600 A

• Max switching frequency：200 Hz (typical for high power)

• On‑state voltage drop：≤ 2.2 V @ rated current

• Junction temperature：−40 °C ~ +125 °C

• Isolation voltage：≥ 18 kV

• Cooling：Liquid‑cooled (preferred), air‑cooled optional

• Weight：≈ 2.5 kg

• Dimensions：≈ 240 × 180 × 60 mm

Core Functions

• High‑power switching：Efficient ON/OFF control for MV/HV high‑current circuits

• Low loss：Low conduction & switching losses, high system efficiency

• Fast & rugged：Hard‑switching capable; high junction temperature tolerance

• Integrated gate unit：Built‑in gate drive & protection for fast, reliable triggering

Applications

• Medium‑voltage drives：ABB ACS6000 and similar, for oil/gas, mining, metals

• Renewable energy：Wind turbine converters, large PV inverters

• Power grid：HVDC transmission, FACTS (SVC, STATCOM)

• Heavy industry：Large motor drives, rectifiers, high‑power UPS

Usage & Maintenance

• Mounting：Liquid‑cooled heatsink required; ensure thermal contact and insulation

• Gate drive：Use dedicated ABB gate units

• Maintenance：Regularly check coolant quality/flow; monitor temperature rise

• Protection：Implement overvoltage, overcurrent, and overtemperature circuits