CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

A converter assembly including a source connection system including a primary source connection, and a plurality of secondary source connections, a load connection system including a load connection, a secondary source bus bar system, a switch system including a plurality of switch units each connected electrically between a corresponding secondary source connection and the secondary source bus bar system, and at least one converter module including a DC link and a secondary source side converter. Each switch unit of the switch system includes a first switch and a second switch connected in parallel, wherein the first switch has a higher switching speed than the second switch, and the second switch has a lower conduction losses than the first switch.