5SGA06C2501 - 2500V Asymmetric GTO Thyristor | ABB
部品番号: 5SGA06C2501 ✓ 生産中| 数量 | 単価 | 小計 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1850 | $1,850.00 |
| 5 | $1740 | $8,700.00 |
| 10 | $1620 | $16,200.00 |
| 25 | $1500 | $37,500.00 |
| 50 | $1425 | $71,250.00 |
5SGA06C2501 概要
A GTO (Gate Turn-Off) thyristor is a four-layer PNPN semiconductor device capable of being switched both ON and OFF by a gate control signal, unlike a conventional SCR which only latches on. The 'asymmetric' designation means the reverse blocking capability is intentionally limited (typically a few hundred volts) because GTOs are normally used with an anti-parallel diode, allowing the device to be optimized for low on-state voltage drop and fast turn-off in forward-conduction applications. GTOs sit within the thyristor hierarchy (thyristor -> power semiconductor -> discrete semiconductor) and remain relevant where very high surge currents and short-circuit withstand are required.
Key specifications include a repetitive peak off-state voltage (VDRM) of 2500 V, an RMS on-state current (IT(RMS)) up to 940 A, a typical on-state voltage of 3.2 V at the rated current, and a turn-off time in the order of 20-25 µs. The disc package supports double-sided cooling via matched heatsink clamps, enabling symmetrical thermal performance and straightforward series stacking for higher voltage converters. Integrated gate and cathode auxiliary connections simplify the snubber, gate-drive, and protection network layout.
Typical applications include three-level NPC traction inverters for rail propulsion, large AC drives for rolling mills and mine hoists, static VAR compensators (SVC) and HVDC valve groups, soft-starters for very large motors, and pulse-power supplies. Designers select the 5SGA06C2501 when an established, field-proven GTO platform is required, when the system voltage exceeds 2000 V series stacking, or when replacement of an aging press-pack device must fit the existing heatsink and clamping hardware.
Design consideration: the GTO requires a sizable RC snubber across the device and a well-defined dv/dt and di/dt limit at turn-off; a clamp circuit with MOV or RCD plus a low-impedance gate-cathode return is essential for reliable commutation. Mounting torque, heatsink flatness, and double-sided clamping pressure must follow the manufacturer guideline to achieve the published thermal resistance and to avoid contact wear.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes for the 5SGA06C2501 that are not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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5SGA25H2501
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5SGF40J2501
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5SGA30J2501
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5SGA06C2501 仕様
| Product Type | Asymmetric GTO Thyristor |
| Manufacturer | ABB (formerly Hitachi / ABB Semiconductors) |
| ABB Type Designation | CSG 601-25A01 |
| Alternative Product Reference | HEKS352619R1025 |
| Repetitive Peak Off-State Voltage (VDRM) | 2500 V |
| Average On-State Current (IT(AV)) | 600 A |
| パッケージ / ケース | Press-pack disc (hockey puck) |
| 実装タイプ | Clamped, double-sided cooling |
| RoHS ステータス | unknown |
| Reach Status | unknown |
5SGA06C2501 ピン構成
| ピン 1 | Anode (top contact face) — Main anode terminal; flat contact surface pressed against upper heatsink |
| ピン 2 | Cathode (bottom contact face) — Main cathode terminal; flat contact surface pressed against lower heatsink |
| ピン 3 | Gate lead — Stranded gate lead brought out from the side of the disc for the gate-drive PCB |
| ピン 4 | Auxiliary cathode lead — Stranded auxiliary cathode lead, used as the gate-drive return and for sensing |
Forward conduction SOA (illustrative)
主な用途
5SGA06C2501 の用途: 6 件s: Traction Inverter for Electric Locomotives, Large AC Drive for Rolling Mills and Mine Hoists, HVDC and SVC Valve Groups, Soft-Starter for Very Large Motors, Pulse-Power and Capacitor-Discharge Supplies, Marine Propulsion Drives.
Traction Inverter for Electric Locomotives
The 5SGA06C2501 is a workhorse device in three-level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) inverters for 1500 V DC-link electric locomotives, where each arm must block 2500 V and conduct the motor's full rated current. Its 2500 V VDRM matches the per-device stress in the 1500 V DC-link topology with comfortable margin for transient overshoot, while the 600 A average on-state current covers the continuous traction-arm rating without paralleling. Unlike a 1700 V IGBT, the GTO tolerates very high short-circuit currents - critical when the catenary arcs during a wheel-slip event. Placed in a press-pack stack with double-sided water-cooled heatsinks and a per-device RC snubber, it provides the proven reliability that rail operators expect over 20+ year service intervals.
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Large AC Drive for Rolling Mills and Mine Hoists
In multi-megawatt AC drives for rolling mills, mine hoists, and large pumps, the 5SGA06C2501 serves as the active switch in current-source or load-commutated inverters where the GTO's high surge-current capability (typically tens of kA for short durations) and short-circuit withstand are decisive advantages over IGBTs. The 600 A average on-state rating allows a single device per phase arm in mid-power drives (1-3 MW) without paralleling, simplifying the mechanical stack and reducing clamp hardware. Unlike an IGBT module, the press-pack disc is bilateral and naturally series-stackable for higher converter voltages, with a well-defined failure mode (short) that supports fuse-protected ride-through in industrial environments.
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HVDC and SVC Valve Groups
The 5SGA06C2501 is used in HVDC converter stations and static VAR compensators (SVC) where thyristor-grade reliability and proven long-term field data are mandatory. For a +/- 500 kV HVDC link built from 2500 V-class devices, dozens of 5SGA06C2501 units are series-stacked per valve, and the asymmetric GTO structure (low reverse blocking) is acceptable because the anti-parallel diode carries reverse current. The disc press-pack package supports the high mechanical clamping force required for uniform current sharing across hundreds of series devices. Although line-commutated thyristors have replaced GTOs in modern HVDC, the 5SGA06C2501 remains an inventory target for life-extension refurbishment of legacy valve groups.
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Soft-Starter for Very Large Motors
For soft-starting of multi-megawatt induction or synchronous motors (e.g. 5-20 MW compressor or pump drives), the 5SGA06C2501 provides a robust anti-parallel pair per phase that can withstand the locked-rotor inrush current and the associated I^2t energy. Its 2500 V VDRM accommodates supply voltages up to about 1500 V AC with margin, and the asymmetric GTO structure with anti-parallel diode simplifies the snubber layout. Unlike an IGBT solution, the GTO does not require a sophisticated active gate driver - a simple pulsed gate-cathode command is sufficient, which simplifies the high-voltage isolation barrier. It is also suited to bypass-free bypassed designs where the GTO conducts for the full start and is then mechanically bypassed by a contactor.
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Pulse-Power and Capacitor-Discharge Supplies
In pulse-power applications such as capacitor-discharge magnets, pulsed laser supplies, and physics-experiment kicker circuits, the 5SGA06C2501 is chosen for its very high di/dt capability and surge-current rating relative to its continuous rating. The 600 A average on-state current translates to peak surge currents of tens of kA for sub-second pulses, well beyond what comparably-sized IGBT modules can block and survive. The press-pack disc package handles the thermal cycling of repetitive high-energy pulses more robustly than plastic-encapsulated modules. A simple RC snubber plus a saturated-core gate-drive transformer is sufficient for most pulse-discharge topologies.
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Marine Propulsion Drives
In electric ship propulsion drives, the 5SGA06C2501 is used in cyclo-converter or load-commutated inverter topologies that feed large synchronous propulsion motors. Marine applications value the GTO's tolerance to harsh thermal and vibration environments, and the press-pack package - when correctly clamped - survives decades of mechanical shock and temperature cycling. Its 2500 V VDRM fits the 4-5 kV DC-link per device (two in series), while the 600 A average rating handles the continuous propulsion-arm current for mid-size vessels. For naval platforms with stringent EMI signatures, the GTO's slower switching edge is an asset compared to fast IGBT modules, simplifying snubber and EMI-filter design.
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おすすめ製品の概要
エンジニアリング参考データ: 5SGA06C2501 — 比較、設計ガイダンス、コンプライアンス情報。
選定ガイド
代替品との比較
| パラメータ | この製品 | 5SGA25H2501 | 5SGF40J2501 | 5SGA30J2501 | 5SGF30J2501 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | Press-pack disc (50 mm-class) | Press-pack disc (larger diameter) | Press-pack disc (GTO family) | Press-pack disc (GTO family) | Press-pack disc (GTO family) |
| Brand | ABB | ABB | ABB | ABB | ABB |
| Repetitive Peak Off-State Voltage (VDRM) | 2500 V | 2500 V | 4000 V | 2500 V | 2500 V |
| Device Family | ABB 5SGA Asymmetric GTO | ABB 5SGA Asymmetric GTO | ABB 5SGF Asymmetric GTO | ABB 5SGA Asymmetric GTO | ABB 5SGF Asymmetric GTO |
| Form Factor | Press-pack disc (hockey puck) | Press-pack disc (hockey puck) | Press-pack disc (hockey puck) | Press-pack disc (hockey puck) | Press-pack disc (hockey puck) |
| Typical Application | 1500 V DC-link traction, industrial drives | 3 kV DC-link traction, large drives | HVDC, high-voltage series stacks | Higher-current traction and drives | Higher-current HVDC-adjacent applications |
| Snubber Complexity | High (RC + clamp required) | High (RC + clamp required) | High (RC + clamp required) | High (RC + clamp required) | High (RC + clamp required) |
主な差別化要因
- Asymmetric GTO structure optimized for low forward drop and fast turn-off （vs Standard symmetric GTO / SCR)
- Press-pack disc package with double-sided cooling （vs IGBT module (e.g. ABB StakPak or equivalent))
- Established ABB 5SGA GTO platform with long-term field data （vs Newer IGCT / IGBT press-pack devices)
設計ノート
Estimated: with double-sided water-cooled heatsinks clamped at the ABB-specified torque, the 5SGA06C2501 thermal resistance junction-to-heatsink is in the order of 0.02-0.04 C/W per side. At IT(AV) = 600 A and a typical on-state voltage of ~3 V, the average conduction loss per device is on the order of 1.8 kW; the heatsink water flow must be sized to keep the case temperature below the ABB-published maximum (typically 80-85 C). Verify against the full ABB datasheet before final heatsink selection. Always measure clamping pressure during installation - insufficient torque dramatically increases contact thermal resistance and accelerates device wear.
Do not substitute a 1700 V IGBT for the 5SGA06C2501 without restacking the series string and redesigning the gate drive - the GTO requires a sizable RC snubber and a high-peak negative gate pulse, while an IGBT requires a much smaller snubber and a continuous gate-drive supply. Do not parallel GTOs without derating: GTOs do not current-share as gracefully as IGBTs because their on-state voltage has a positive temperature coefficient but the spread is small. Finally, do not under-clamp the press-pack - thermal interface degradation is the dominant wear-out mechanism in field-deployed press-pack GTO stacks.
Keep the gate-cathode loop physically short (a few cm of twisted pair, or co-ax) and route it well away from the main power loop to minimize dv/dt-induced false triggering. Place the RC snubber physically adjacent to the device - the parasitic inductance of the snubber leads directly subtracts from the snubber's effectiveness at turn-off. For series-stacked valves, use a parallel-connected grading resistor network across each device and a simultaneous gate-fire pulse to within 1-2 µs across the entire stack to ensure uniform dynamic voltage sharing.
コンプライアンス情報
RoHS/REACH status not stated in the public ABB catalog snippet for 5SGA06C2501; distributor datasheet mirror mentions the part may be outside WEEE scope for some variants. For traction / industrial contracts requiring full material disclosure, request the latest ABB material declaration directly.
