A versatile distribution transformer

A versatile distribution transformer (10) having an electromagnetic transformer (12) and a power electronic module (14) is provided. A pocket (100) having connectors electrically connected to at least one winding structure (22) of the electromagnetic transformer (12) is mounted above the electromagnetic transformer (12). The power electronic module (14) is removably mounted in a cavity of the pocket (100). The power electronic module (14) includes a plurality of semiconductor switching devices and a plurality of connectors adapted to slidably engage the connectors of the pocket (100). The power electronic module (14) is movable between a removed position, wherein the power electronic module (14) is located outside the pocket (100), and an installed position, wherein the power electronic module (14) is disposed in the cavity of the pocket (100) and the connectors of the power electronic module (14) engage the connectors of the pocket (100) so as to electrically connect the power electronic module (14) to the at least one winding structure (22).