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ABB 5SHX1445H0001 Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristor (IGCT) Power Module

Technical Specifications:

  • Type: Press-pack thyristor
  • Repetitive Peak Off-State Voltage (V DRM): Up to 8500 V
  • Average On-State Current (I TAV): 1445 A at specified cooling conditions
  • Non-repetitive Peak On-State Current (I TM): High surge current capability for fault tolerance
  • Critical Rate of Rise of Off-State Voltage (dv/dt): High immunity to voltage transients
  • Turn-Off Time (t q): Optimized for high-frequency switching applications
  • Package: Press-pack design suitable for direct cooling in stacked configurations
  • Isolation: Ceramic-insulated, designed for high electrical insulation and thermal performance

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Functional Features:

  • High Power Handling: Engineered for high-voltage and high-current applications, providing reliable performance in demanding environments.
  • Robust Construction: Press-pack design ensures excellent thermal management and mechanical stability, suitable for series and parallel connections in valve stacks.
  • Fast Switching Capability: Designed for efficient turn-on and turn-off characteristics, minimizing switching losses.
  • High Surge Current Withstand: Capable of withstanding high overcurrent events, enhancing system reliability during faults.
  • Direct Cooling Compatibility: Enables integration with direct water-cooling systems for efficient heat dissipation.
  • Long Service Life: Built with high-quality materials and rigorous manufacturing standards to ensure durability and longevity.
  • ABB Quality Assurance: Manufactured under strict quality control processes, ensuring consistency and reliability across production batches.

Application Scenarios:

  • HVDC Transmission: Used in converter valves for long-distance, high-efficiency power transmission.
  • Static Var Compensators (SVC): Applied in FACTS devices to regulate voltage and improve power quality in electrical grids.
  • Industrial Drives: Employed in high-power motor drives and rolling mill applications requiring precise control.
  • Renewable Energy Integration: Utilized in grid interconnection systems for wind and solar farms.
  • Power System Stabilization: Supports grid stability through fast-acting reactive power compensation.
  • Traction Systems: Found in high-power rectifier stations for railway electrification.

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