Description
The ABB 5SHX14H4502 is a high-reliability Press-Pack IGBT Module engineered for ultra-demanding power conversion in multi-megawatt industrial drives and renewable energy systems. Designed as a core component of ABB’s ACS6000 and ACS6080 medium-voltage drives, this 4.5kV/1.4kA module delivers exceptional switching performance at frequencies up to 1.5kHz with integrated snubberless operation. The 5SHX14H4502 utilizes trench-gate silicon technology combined with direct liquid cooling to achieve industry-leading power density – enabling 20% smaller converter footprints versus competing solutions. Its hermetic press-pack design with gold-plated contacts ensures uniform current distribution under 80kN clamping force, providing unmatched thermal cycling endurance (150,000+ cycles) for applications like steel rolling mills and marine propulsion. With embedded fiber-optic control and Pt1000 temperature sensors, this module enables predictive maintenance in mission-critical infrastructure.

ABB 5SHX14H4502
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
| Product Model | 5SHX14H4502 |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product Type | Press-Pack IGBT Module |
| Voltage Rating | 4500V VCES |
| Continuous Current | 1400A @ 90°C junction |
| Surge Current (1ms) | 60kA |
| On-State Voltage | 1.95V @ 1400A |
| Switching Losses | 18mJ/turn-off @ 1400A |
| Thermal Resistance | 0.009 K/W (junction-to-case) |
| Isolation Voltage | 12kV AC (1 min) |
| Gate Interface | Fiber-optic (2kV galvanic isolation) |
| Operating Temp | -40°C to +150°C (junction) |
| Cooling Requirement | Direct liquid cooling (≥8 L/min flow) |
| Mounting Force | 80 kN ±2% |
| Short-Circuit Withstand | 10μs |
| Dimensions | 152 x 190 x 42 mm (LxWxH) |
| Weight | 4.5 kg |
| Certifications | DNV-GL Marine, IEC 60747, UL 508 |
Main Features and Advantages
Ultra-High Power Density: Advanced silicon design enables 35% higher current density than previous generations, reducing system weight/cost in offshore applications.
Active Thermal Control: Dual Pt1000 sensors provide real-time junction temperature feedback for dynamic derating – critical during grid faults or overloads.
Seismic Resilience: Asymmetric pressure contact system withstands 5g vibrations (IEC 60068-3-3), ensuring reliability in mining and marine environments.
Cyclic Load Endurance: Optimized thermal interface materials withstand ΔTj=150°C thermal shocks – essential for reversing mill drives with 500+ daily load cycles.
Predictive Failure Prevention: Fiber-optic gate monitoring detects bond wire degradation months before failure via switching parameter drift analysis.
Application Field
The 5SHX14H4502 excels in extreme operational environments:
Offshore Wind: Grid-forming converters in 15MW turbines with salt-spray compliance (DNV-ST-0378)
Electric Arc Furnaces: Electrode position control systems handling 200kA short circuits
LNG Carrier Propulsion: Multi-level inverters for Azipod® thrusters (25MW+)
Aluminum Smelting: Rectifier-inverter systems for potline voltage regulation
HVDC Light®: Modular multilevel converters (MMC) in ±320kV transmission systems
The module’s -40°C cold-start capability supports arctic installations, while 150°C junction tolerance enables operation in desert solar farms.

ABB 5SHX14H4502
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