Hybrid circuit breaker with solid state devices

A method, comprising:

• receiving, by a processor, an indication to open a conductive path of a circuit breaker, wherein the conductive path comprises an input conductor, an output conductor, and a spanner;
• transmitting, by the processor, a first signal to a mechanical switch system of the circuit breaker in response to receiving the indication, wherein the mechanical switch system is configured to move the spanner in response to receiving the first signal, and wherein the spanner is positioned a first distance away from the input conductor and the output conductor after the spanner is moved;
• and
• transmitting, by the processor, a second signal to one or more solid-state switches of the circuit breaker, wherein the one or more solid-state switches are configured to open in response to receiving the second signal, wherein the one or more solid-state switches are coupled to a commutation bar separate from the spanner and positioned a second distance away from the input conductor.

A tangible, non-transitory, machine-readable medium, comprising machine-readable instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform actions comprising:

• receiving an indication to open a conductive path of a circuit breaker, wherein the conductive path comprises an input conductor, an output conductor, and a spanner;
• transmitting a first signal to a mechanical switch system of the circuit breaker in response to receiving the indication, wherein the mechanical switch system is configured to move the spanner in response to receiving the first signal, and wherein the spanner is positioned a first distance away from the input conductor and the output conductor after the spanner is moved;
• and
• transmitting a second signal to one or more solid-state switches of the circuit breaker, wherein the one or more solid-state switches are configured to open in response to receiving the second signal, wherein the one or more solid-state switches are coupled to a commutation bar separate from the spanner, and wherein the commutation bar is positioned a second distance away from the input conductor, wherein the first distance is different from the second distance.