ABB 5SHX1060H0003 Reverse-Conducting Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristor

Manufacturer: ABB Switzerland Ltd., Semiconductors

Model: 5SHX1060H0003

Order Code: 3BHB020538R0001

Product Type: RC-IGCT (Reverse-Conducting Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristor)

Repetitive Peak Off-State Voltage (V_DRM): 5500 V

Permanent DC-Link Voltage: 3300 V (for 100 FIT failure rate, 0–115 °C)

Maximum Average On-State Current (I_TAVM): 355 A (half-sine, T_C = 85 °C)

Maximum RMS On-State Current (I_TRMS): 555 A

Industrial Nominal Continuous Current: 1060 A (drive-bridge application rating)

Maximum Peak Non-Repetitive Surge Current (I_TSM): 7.5 kA (t_p = 10 ms, T_j = 115 °C)

Limiting Load Integral (I²t): 286 × 10³ A²s (t_p = 10 ms)

On-State Voltage (V_T): ≤ 3.45 V at I_T = 900 A, T_j = 115 °C

Threshold Voltage (V_T0): 1.65 V

Slope Resistance (r_T): 2 mΩ

Turn-On Delay Time (t_don): ≤ 3 µs (V_D = 3300 V, T_j = 115 °C)

Rise Time (t_r): ≤ 1 µs (I_T = 900 A, di/dt = 290 A/µs)

Min. On-Time: 10 µs

Turn-On Energy per Pulse (E_on): ≤ 0.5 J

Max. Rate of Rise of On-State Current (di/dt_crit): 340 A/µs (f = 500 Hz, T_j = 115 °C)

Trigger Interface: Direct fiber-optic control (optically isolated digital gate signal)

Gate Drive Voltage: +15 V (turn-on) / -10 to -15 V (turn-off)

Gate Driver Power Supply: DC 24 V ±10 %

Mounting Force: 18–22 kN

Pole-Piece Diameter: 63 mm ±0.1 mm

Housing Thickness: 26 mm ±0.5 mm

Surface Area / Creepage Distance: ≥ 33 mm

Air Strike Distance: ≥ 13 mm

Dimensions: 239 mm (L) × 62.5 mm (H) × 200 mm (W)

Weight: 1.7 kg (complete assembly approx. 1.93 kg with gate driver)

Cooling Method: Direct liquid cooling (de-ionized water or water-glycol, 4–8 L/min per module)

Recommended Coolant Inlet Temperature: 15–45 °C

Max. Pressure Drop Across Cooling Interface: 0.5 bar

Operating Junction Temperature: 0 to +115 °C

Operating Ambient Temperature: -25 to +85 °C

Storage Temperature: -40 to +85 °C

Protection Class: Hermetic press-pack, IP00 (installed inside sealed drive cubicle)

Certifications: CE, RoHS compliant

Country of Origin: Sweden

HS Code: 8541300000

Monolithic RC-IGCT integration houses both the gate-commutated thyristor pellet and its anti-parallel freewheeling diode in a single silicon die within one press-pack housing, eliminating the need for an external diode. The device features snubber-less turn-off capability owing to its high dv/dt rating. Direct fiber-optic gate control provides complete galvanic isolation between the control electronics and the high-power circuit. Double-sided cooling via direct liquid cooling ensures stable junction temperature under continuous heavy load.

Core switching component in ABB ACS5000 and ACS6000 medium-voltage variable frequency drives. Used in HVDC transmission valves, STATCOM and other FACTS devices, wind power converters, and large industrial motor drives for pumps, compressors, and rolling mills.

Mount using a calibrated press applying 18–22 kN clamping force against a flat, clean liquid-cooled heat sink. Ensure the cooling circuit is pressurized and flow-checked before applying DC-link voltage. Connect the fiber-optic transmit and receive cables to the gate driver observing correct polarity. Verify gate driver auxiliary supply (24 V DC) is within tolerance before de-inhibiting the converter. Do not handle the bare press-pack without ESD and mechanical protection; always follow ABB’s Press-Pack Installation Manual for torque and alignment procedures.