Abstract:
The invention comprises an interface for translating data of different voltages. It includes an input terminal (52) structured to accept an input from a circuit supplied by a power supply having a first voltage level, as well as an output terminal structured to provide an output from the interface. A first circuit portion is powered by a power supply having the first voltage level (SUPPLYLOW). A second circuit portion is powered by a power supply having a second voltage level (SUPPLYHIGH). The invention advantageously comprises a power supply detection circuit (M20, M21) structured to accept a detection signal (VCCOFF). This detection circuit is coupled to the first and second circuit portions and structured to maintain a correct output at the output terminal (62) even after the power supply having the first voltage level (SUPPLYLOW) no longer supplies the first voltage level to the interface.