An active pixel sensor comprises a photodiode providing a photodiode
output current indicative of an intensity of light incident the
photodiode and an integrator circuit electrically coupled to the
photodiode. The integrator circuit is configured to provide a pixel
voltage representing an integration of the photodiode output current when
the photodiode is exposed to light and dark leakage current through the
photodiode when the photodiode is not exposed to light. The integrator
circuit is configured to set a reverse bias voltage on the photodiode and
respond to at least one control input to set the reverse bias voltage to
a first level. The active pixel sensor comprises a feedback loop
configured to receive the pixel voltage and control the integrator
circuit to adjust the reverse bias voltage to substantially reduce the
dark leakage current through the photodiode to a desired level.