The ABB 5SHY3545L0002, also cataloged as the 5SHY3545L0002 IGCT Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for high-power asymmetric switching within inverter and traction drive platforms.
Hardware Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Model
5SHY3545L0002
Brand
ABB
ABB Model Number
3BHL000968P3105
Origin
Switzerland
Product Type
IGCT Modules
Module Topology
Asymmetric
Semiconductor Technology
Soft Punch Through (SPT)
Housing / Package Style
HiPak (High Power Package)
Voltage Rating
650 V
Current Rating
2000 A
Snubberless Turn-Off
Yes
Clamping Mounting Force
40 kN
Net Weight
3.4 kg
Customs Tariff Code
85413000
Dimensions (L x W x H)
439 mm x 173 mm x 41 mm
Operating Temperature
-40 to 125 deg C wafer junction temperature range
Minimum Order Quantity
1 piece
Profinet / EtherNet/IP Deterministic Networks and Driver Integration
The module incorporates an integrated gate drive unit mounted directly to the Soft Punch Through (SPT) silicon housing assembly. This arrangement enables fiber optic signal processing to isolate core driving logic from high-current surges, achieving high-speed turn-off transitions without processing latency. The internal hardware layers maintain firmware flash compatibility with localized ABB power conditioning platforms, syncing real-time execution commands via Profinet or EtherNet/IP deterministic networks. The integrated circuit continuously checks gate voltage parameters, optimizing power rails under high I/O density scaling demands to balance thermal profiles across the HiPak housing structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the engineering criteria behind the asymmetric module classification?
A: The asymmetric design optimizes the silicon wafer for maximum forward blocking capability (650 V) and high forward current conduction (2000 A), making it suited for high-power inverter and traction applications where reverse voltage handling is managed by a parallel freewheeling diode.
Q: How does the snubberless turn-off function impact system components?
A: The snubberless turn-off capability allows the thyristor to safely interrupt the full 2000 A rated current without requiring traditional external resistor-capacitor-diode (RCD) snubber loops, reducing component count and total footprint size inside the drive enclosure.
