Reverse Blocking IGCT Modules
Reverse Blocking Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristor (RB-IGCT) modules are advanced high-power semiconductor devices designed for next-generation high-voltage power conversion systems. With integrated reverse voltage blocking capability, RB-IGCT modules provide excellent electrical performance, high reliability, and superior efficiency for demanding energy conversion applications.
Based on proven IGCT technology and advanced press-pack packaging, RB-IGCT modules combine the advantages of thyristor devices, including ultra-low conduction losses and high current capability, with fast and efficient gate-controlled turn-off performance. The robust press-pack structure enables excellent thermal performance, mechanical strength, and reliable operation under severe electrical and thermal stresses.
The integrated reverse blocking capability allows RB-IGCT modules to simplify system design by reducing the need for additional reverse voltage protection components, improving power density and overall system reliability.
Key Advantages
Integrated reverse voltage blocking capability for simplified system design;
High voltage and high current capability for large-scale power conversion applications;
Ultra-low conduction losses for enhanced energy efficiency;
Fast turn-off capability with excellent switching performance;
Advanced press-pack package design with double-sided cooling capability;
High reliability under electrical, thermal, and mechanical stress conditions.
Applications
High-voltage direct current transmission (HVDC);
Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS);
Medium-voltage and high-voltage converters;
Railway traction power systems;
Large-scale industrial power supplies;
Renewable energy and grid-connected power conversion systems;
Energy storage and high-power conversion applications.
RB-IGCT modules provide a highly reliable and efficient semiconductor solution for high-voltage, high-power electronic systems, enabling improved system efficiency, compact design, and long-term operational stability.
YT-ASC40L6500IC
Key Parameters
V DRM |
6500 |
V |
I TGQM |
4000 |
A |
I TSM |
26 |
kA |
V TO |
1.88 |
V |
r T |
0.56 |
mQ |
V DClink |
4000 |
V |
Mechanical Data
Symbol |
Parameter |
Conditions |
Min |
Typical |
Max |
|
V DRM |
Rep. peak off-state voltage |
T VJ=125℃, I D≤I DRM, t p=10ms |
- |
- |
4500 |
V |
I DRM |
Rep. peak off-state current |
T VJ=125℃, V D=V DRM, t p=10ms |
- |
- |
50 |
mA |
dv /dt |
Critical rate of rise of anode voltage |
T VJ=125℃, V D=0.67VDRM |
- |
- |
1000 |
V/μs |
V DClinK |
Intermediate DC voltage |
Permanent DC voltage for 100 FIT failure rate of GCT |
- |
- |
4000 |
V |
V RRM |
Reverse voltage |
\ |
- |
- |
17 |
V |
On-State Data
Symbol |
Parameter |
Conditions |
Min |
Typical |
Max |
|
I DC |
Max. RMS on-state current |
T C = 85℃, DC, Double side cooled |
- |
- |
2000 |
A |
|
I TSM
I 2 t
|
Max. peak non-repetitive surge on- state current
Limiting load integral
|
T VJ = 125℃, since half wave, 10ms,
V D=V R=0
|
-
-
|
-
-
|
26
338
|
KA
104A2 s
|
V TM |
On-state voltage |
T VJ = 125℃, I T =4000A |
- |
3.75 |
4.11 |
V |
|
V TO
r T
|
Threshold voltage
slope resistance
|
T VJ = 125℃, I T = 1000…4000A |
- |
- |
1.88
0.55
|
V
mΩ
|
Turn-on Data
Symbol |
Parameter name |
Test conditions |
Min |
Typical |
Max |
|
diT/dt |
Critical rate of rise of on-state current |
TVJ = 125℃, IT =4000A, VD = 2800V, f=0..500Hz |
- |
- |
5000 |
A/μs |
t don |
Turn-on delay time |
TVJ = 125℃, IT = 5000A, VD = 4000V,
di /dt = V D/Li , CCL =20μF, Li = 3μH, LCL = 0.3μH
|
- |
- |
3 |
μs |
t donSF |
Turn-on delay time status feedback |
- |
- |
7 |
μs |
t r |
Rise time (Fall time of anode voltage) |
- |
- |
1 |
μs |
Eon |
Turn-on energy per pulse |
- |
- |
3.3 |
J |
Turn-off Data
Symbol |
Parameter |
Conditions |
Min |
Typical |
Max |
|
ITGQM |
Max.controllable turn-off current |
T VJ = 125℃, V DM ≤ V DRM, V D =4000V, L CL = 0.3μH,
C CL = 20μF, R S = 0.4Ω,f=0..300Hz
DFWD = DCL= FYB 1100-60
|
- |
- |
4000 |
A |
tdoff |
Turn-off delay time |
T VJ = 125℃, I TGQ = 4000A, V D =4000V,
V DM ≤ V DRM, C CL = 20μF, R S = 0.4Ω,
L i =3μH, L CL = 0.3μH
DFWD = DCL= FYB 1100-60
|
- |
- |
8 |
μs |
tdoffSF |
Turn-off delay time status feedback |
- |
- |
7 |
μs |
tf |
Fall time |
- |
- |
1 |
μs |
Eoff |
Turn-off energy per pulse |
- |
442.5 |
46.3 |
J |
Thermal Data
Symbol |
Parameter name |
Test conditions |
Min |
Typical |
Max |
|
|
TVJ
TSTG
|
Junction operating temperature
Storage temperature range
|
/ |
0
-40
|
- |
125
60
|
℃
℃
|
|
RthJC
RthCH
|
Thermal resistance, junction-to-case
Thermal resistance, case-to-heatsink
|
Double side cooled |
-
-
|
-
-
|
8.5
3
|
K/kW
K/kW
|
Gate Unit
Symbol |
Parameter name |
Test conditions |
Min |
Typical |
Max |
|
V GIN RMS |
Gate unit voltage |
DC voltage or AC square wave amplitude (15kHz - 100kHz). No galvanic isolation to power circuit. |
28 |
- |
40 |
V |
P GIN MAX |
Max. Gate unit power consumption |
/ |
- |
- |
130 |
W |
I GIN MIN |
Min. Current needed to power up and
Gate Unit
|
Min. Current needed to power up and gate unit |
2 |
- |
- |
A |
I GIN MAX |
Internal current limitation |
Rectified average current limited by the
gate unit
|
- |
- |
8 |
A |
Optical Control input/output
|
t on(min)
t off(min)
|
Min. on- time
Min. off -time
|
/ |
40
40
|
-
-
|
-
-
|
μs
μs
|
|
P on CS
P Off CS
P on SF
P off SF
|
CS Optical input power
CS Optical noise power
SF Optical output power
SF Optical noise power
|
Valid for 1mm plastic optical fiber(POF) |
-15
-
-19
-
|
-
-
-
-
|
-1
-45
-1
-50
|
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
|
|
t GLITCH
t retrig
|
Pulse width threshold
External retrigger pulse width
|
Max. pulse width without response
/
|
-
700
|
-
-
|
400
1100
|
ns
ns
|
CS |
Receiver for command signal |
Agilent,Type:HFBR-2521 |
SF |
Transmitter for status feedback |
Agilent,Type:HFBR-1521 |
Visual Feedback
LED1(Green) |
Power Supply OK |
Light on when power supply is within specified range |
LED2(Green) |
Gate off |
Light on when GCT is off |
LED3(Yellow) |
Gate on |
Light on when gate-current is flowing |
LED4(Red) |
Fault |
Light on when gate drive capacitor is under voltage, or gate drive voltage is inconsistance with CS, or GCT is short circuited |
LED5(Yellow) |
TBD |
TBD |
LED6(Red) |
TBD |
TBD |