An asymmetric switching rectifier includes a first switching device to allow electric current to flow while in a first state and inhibit electric current in a second state and a second switching device connected in a head-to-head formation to said first switching device, said second switching to allow electric current to flow while in a first state and inhibit electric current in a second state. A first electric current to turn said switching devices to said first state is different than a second electric current to turn said switching devices to said second state. The rectifier further includes a bypass segment to draw a bypass electric current from a center electrode between said first switching device and said second switching device.