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Illustrative functional conversion ledger through final DC conversion: AC four blocks, integrated MV/DC three blocks

4 → 3 functional blocksderived

Value kindderived — Derived values are guide calculations; their result is only as fixed as the stated inputs, scope, and method.
ScopeSame final-output boundary, including final DC conversion; an integrated SST contains internal power-electronic stages. Not a universal architecture count.
As of2026-09
SourceGuide illustrative functional ledger dated September 8, 2026; OCP deployment-path discussion published August 11, 2026, opened September 8. The count is a guide derivation, not an OCP efficiency measurement. · Chapter 4.1 worked conversion ledger; OCP deployment paths A and B.
DerivationAC: transformer, UPS package, rack PSU, final converter = 4 functional blocks; integrated MV/DC: SST package, rack DC/DC, final converter = 3. An UPS/SST package contains internal switching stages. Distribution and auxiliary losses remain explicit.
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