Electromechanical switching circuitry in parallel with solid state switching circuitry selectively switchable to carry a load appropriate to such circuitry

A switching system, comprising:

• a micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry;
• solid state switching circuitry;
• a first over-current protection circuitry connected in a parallel circuit with the micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry and the solid state switching circuitry, wherein the first over-current protection circuitry is configured to suppress arc formation between contacts of the micro-electromechanical system switching circuitry;
• and
• a controller in communication with the electromechanical switching circuitry, the solid state switching circuitry, and the first over-current protection circuitry, the controller configured to perform selective switching of a load current towards the electromechanical switching circuitry under normal load current conditions and towards the solid state switching circuitry in response to temporary high load current conditions appropriate to an operational capability of a respective one of the switching circuitries.