A system is presented. The system includes detection circuitry configured
to detect occurrence of a zero crossing of an alternating source voltage
or an alternating load current. The system also includes switching
circuitry coupled to the detection circuitry and comprising a
micro-electromechanical system switch. Additionally, the system includes
control circuitry coupled to the detection circuitry and the switching
circuitry and configured to perform arc-less switching of the
micro-electromechanical system switch responsive to a detected zero
crossing of an alternating source voltage or alternating load current.