The hyperspectral detector systems and methods disclosed herein include capturing a context image and a single-column spectral image that falls within the context image. In accordance with this invention, row circuitry applies either a high voltage or a low voltage to a memory cell based on the operation to be performed and column circuitry applies a high or a low voltage to the memory cell based on the operation to be performed. The input terminal configured to receive power from the relay when the contacts are closed, wherein a predefined arc voltage and arc current facilitate an electric discharge across the contacts when the contacts are transitioned from closed to open.