The 5SGA06D4502 from ABB is an Asymmetric Gate Turn-off Thyristor. It has a break-over voltage of up to 4500 V and a break-over current of less than 600 A. This thyristor has a gate trigger voltage of 1 V and a gate trigger current of 2 A. It is based on patented free-floating silicon technology and delivers low on-state and switching losses for optimal performance. This thyristor has a sufficient rating to withstand cosmic radiation. It is available in a disc package that measures 53 x 26 mm.
