An apparatus having a rectifier topology for use on a three-phase
electrical system is disclosed. The apparatus includes an input filter at
each phase, a rectifier set at each phase in power communication with and
downstream of each respective input filter, and a separate and
independent booster section at each phase in power communication with and
downstream of each respective rectifier set. Each booster section
comprises two switches, thereby providing a six-switch three-level
discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) boost rectifier.