Description

The ABB 3BHL000390P0104 (commercially labeled as 5SHX1960L0004) is a high-voltage, high-current press-pack IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) power module engineered for demanding applications in ABB’s medium-voltage drive systems and HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current) transmission platforms. It serves as the core switching element in voltage-source converters, enabling precise control of power flow with exceptional reliability.

Designed for use in systems like the ACS1000. HVDC Light®, and STATCOMs, this module combines ABB’s proprietary semiconductor technology with robust mechanical packaging to deliver low conduction losses, high surge current capability, and long service life—even under continuous thermal cycling.

Application Scenarios

At a pumped-storage hydroelectric facility in Scandinavia, repeated IGBT failures in the static frequency converter (SFC) caused weeks of downtime during peak demand seasons. The root cause was traced to inadequate thermal management in older discrete modules. After upgrading to the ABB 3BHL000390P0104 / 5SHX1960L0004. which features integrated double-sided cooling and superior thermal conductivity, the plant achieved zero power module failures over three consecutive winters. The 5SHX1960L0004 didn’t just restore uptime—it enabled 5% higher energy throughput by allowing tighter switching margins and reduced derating. In mission-critical power infrastructure, this IGBT isn’t a component; it’s a guarantee of grid resilience.

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Technical Principles and Innovative Values

Innovation Point 1: StakPak™ Press-Pack Technology Eliminates Failure Modes

Unlike conventional wire-bonded IGBTs, the 5SHX1960L0004 uses ABB’s StakPak™ architecture—where silicon dies are clamped between copper electrodes under high pressure. This removes bond wires (a common failure point) and enables true double-sided cooling, reducing thermal stress by 60% and extending lifetime 3x in cyclic operations.

Innovation Point 2: Optimized for HVDC Light® and Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC)

The 3BHL000390P0104 is specifically tuned for low switching losses at 6.5 kV, making it ideal for MMC submodules in offshore wind grid connections. Its low tail current and soft recovery diode minimize EMI—critical in submarine cable systems where resonance can destabilize the entire link.

Innovation Point 3: Built-In Diagnostics via Thermal & Electrical Monitoring

Advanced versions support optional sense terminals for real-time junction temperature estimation and on-state voltage monitoring. This allows predictive maintenance—detecting wear-out trends before catastrophic failure occurs in remote HVDC stations.