A method for converting a three-phase AC voltage to a regulated DC voltage using a three-phase rectifier is disclosed. Both the positive and negative DC currents are controlled, but the inner phase is not controlled. In one embodiment, the AC to DC converter utilizes a three-phase rectifier with low-speed diodes, three low-speed bidirectional switches, two high-speed diodes, two high-speed unidirectional switches, three inductors on the AC side, and two capacitors connected in series.