5SHY4045L0004 Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Module
5SHY4045L0004 is a high-power Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) Module developed and manufactured by ABB, tailored for medium-to-high voltage industrial power conversion systems. It integrates advanced semiconductor technology and robust structural design, making it ideal for demanding scenarios requiring stable power control, high efficiency, and long-term reliability. The detailed information is as follows:
- Rated Voltage (Collector-Emitter Voltage, V₍CE₎ₙₒₘ₋ₘₐₓ₎:
1700V DC (a core medium-voltage rating, compatible with 690V AC grid systems and medium-voltage inverters, meeting the voltage requirements of industrial high-power equipment such as large motors and renewable energy converters). - Rated Current (Continuous Collector Current, I₍C₎ₙₒₘ₋ₐₘ₈₅ₒC₎:
450A (continuous operating current under standard ambient temperature (85°C) and proper cooling; peak surge current (I₍Cₚₖ₋ₘₐₓ₎) reaches up to 900A for short durations (≤10ms), adapting to transient load fluctuations (e.g., motor startup or load impact)). - Power Dissipation (Maximum, P₍ₗₒₛₛ₎ₘₐₓ₎:
Approximately 3.4kW (varies with switching frequency and junction temperature; requires a high-efficiency cooling solution—such as water-cooled heatsinks or forced-air cooling with high airflow—to maintain thermal balance and avoid overheating). - Switching Characteristics:
- Turn-on time (tₒₙ): ~0.6μs; Turn-off time (tₒₓₜ): ~0.9μs (fast switching speed, optimized for medium-frequency applications (1kHz–15kHz), balancing switching loss and conduction efficiency).
- Switching losses (Eₒₙ/Eₒₓₜ): ~17mJ/27mJ (at rated voltage and current, minimizing energy waste during on/off transitions and improving overall system efficiency to 98%+ in inverter applications).
- Gate Drive Requirements:
- Gate voltage range: +15V (turn-on) / -10V (turn-off) (standard IGBT drive voltage, ensuring reliable switching and preventing false triggering caused by voltage noise or fluctuations).
- Gate current (peak): 25A–35A (sufficient drive current to ensure fast, complete switching of high-current IGBT chips, reducing switching delay and incomplete turn-on/off losses).
- Anti-Parallel Freewheeling Diode (FWD):
Integrated high-speed FWD with reverse recovery time (tᵣᵣ) ≤55ns, reducing reverse recovery losses and suppressing voltage spikes during commutation, thus enhancing the stability and lifespan of the power conversion system.
- Advanced Trench-Gate Chip Technology:
Adopts ABB’s Trench-Gate Field-Stop (TFS) IGBT chip design, which minimizes on-resistance (R₍CE₎ₒₙ ~2.7mΩ at rated current) to reduce conduction losses. The chip’s optimized structure also improves voltage withstand capability and anti-surge performance, suitable for harsh industrial grids. - High Power Density & Compact Design:
Through integrated packaging and miniaturized chip layout, the module delivers a 450A/1700V rating in a standard-sized enclosure, reducing the footprint of power cabinets by ~20% compared to traditional modules, and facilitating system integration and miniaturization. - Comprehensive Protection Mechanisms:
- Overtemperature Protection (OTP): Built-in NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) thermistor to real-time monitor the junction temperature (Tⱼ); triggers an alarm or emergency shutdown when Tⱼ exceeds 150°C, preventing chip burnout due to overheating.
- Overcurrent Protection (OCP): Compatible with external current sensors (e.g., Hall-effect sensors or shunts) for fast overcurrent response (≤1μs), shielding the module from damage caused by short circuits, load overloads, or grid faults.
- Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO): Disables switching if the gate drive voltage drops below 12V (turn-on) or rises above -8V (turn-off), avoiding abnormal operation or module damage due to insufficient drive power.
- Enhanced Reliability & Durability:
- Isolation Voltage: ≥4000V AC (1 minute, between power terminals and baseplate), complying with IEC 60664 safety standards for high-voltage insulation, suitable for medium-voltage industrial environments with strict insulation requirements.
- Hermetic Sealing & Corrosion Resistance: Uses ceramic-metal hermetic sealing technology to resist moisture (5%–95% RH, non-condensing), dust, and chemical corrosion, ensuring stable operation in harsh sites such as steel plants, mines, or coastal renewable energy plants.
- Operating Temperature Range:
- Junction temperature (Tⱼ): -40°C to +150°C (long-term operation is recommended at Tⱼ ≤125°C to extend the module’s service life to 100,000+ hours).
- Ambient temperature (Tₐ): -25°C to +85°C (auxiliary cooling is mandatory if Tₐ exceeds 60°C to maintain rated current and voltage performance).
- Vibration & Shock Resistance:
- Vibration: 5g (10Hz–2000Hz, IEC 60068-2-6 standard), adapting to mechanical vibrations in motor drive cabinets or mobile industrial equipment (e.g., mining machinery).
- Shock: 50g (11ms, half-sine wave, IEC 60068-2-27 standard), withstanding short-term impact during transportation, installation, or equipment maintenance.
- Storage Conditions:
Temperature: -40°C to +85°C; Humidity: ≤85% RH (store in a dry, dust-free environment with anti-corrosion packaging to prevent terminal oxidation, insulation degradation, or chip moisture damage).
- Medium-Voltage Industrial Drives: Used in high-power motor speed control systems (e.g., 1MW+ pumps, fans, compressors, or rolling mills in steel, cement, or petrochemical industries) to achieve precise speed regulation and energy savings.
- Renewable Energy Inverters: Applied in medium-voltage wind turbine converters (690V/1140V) or large-scale solar PV inverters (megawatt-level plants), enabling stable grid connection of renewable energy and efficient power transmission.
- High-Power UPS Systems: Critical for uninterruptible power supplies (≥200kVA) in data centers, hospitals, or industrial key loads (e.g., production line control systems), ensuring continuous power output during grid outages.
- Power Quality Equipment: Used in Active Front-End (AFE) converters or Static Var Generators (SVG) to improve grid power factor, suppress harmonic distortion, and stabilize grid voltage for industrial parks or large factories.
- Heavy-Duty Traction Systems: Suitable for medium-voltage traction converters in rail transit (e.g., urban light rail, regional trains) or mining locomotives, leveraging its high current handling and anti-surge capabilities to adapt to dynamic load changes.


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