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ABB 5SHX1445H0001 Ultra-High-Current High-Voltage IGBT Module (Half-Bridge Configuration)

Specification Details
Model Number 5SHX1445H0001
Brand ABB
Type IGCT (Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristor) Module
Input Voltage Up to 4500V
Operating Temp Range -40°C to +85°C
Mounting Style DIN rail or chassis mount
Dimensions 150 mm x 100 mm x 50 mm (approx.)
Weight 2.5 kg
Interface/Bus Fiber optic gate drive; backplane compatible
Compliance CE, RoHS, UL
Supported Protocols Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP
Typical Power Draw 50W (quiescent)
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5SHX1445H0001
5SHX1445H0001
Specification Details
Model Number 5SHX1445H0001
Brand ABB
Type IGCT (Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristor) Module
Input Voltage Up to 4500V
Operating Temp Range -40°C to +85°C
Mounting Style DIN rail or chassis mount
Dimensions 150 mm x 100 mm x 50 mm (approx.)
Weight 2.5 kg
Interface/Bus Fiber optic gate drive; backplane compatible
Compliance CE, RoHS, UL
Supported Protocols Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP
Typical Power Draw 50W (quiescent)

Shifting gears to how it operates, the ABB 5SHX1445H0001 functions as a high-power semiconductor switch within the heart of your automation stack, typically slotted into the power electronics layer of medium-voltage drives. It leverages IGCT technology, which integrates the gate drive directly onto the thyristor chip, allowing for ultra-fast turn-off times—around 2-3 microseconds—without the need for external commutation circuits. This interacts elegantly with upstream controllers, like ABB’s AC 800M or DCS platforms, where it receives gate commands via fiber-optic links to minimize electromagnetic interference. Downstream, it feeds into the I/O architecture, conditioning high-current outputs for motors or transformers while maintaining signal isolation.