Level translator for converting a signal to a predetermined voltage range

A level translator for translating a digital signal from a first voltage level to another voltage level having a higher voltage assigned to the high state of the signal comprises a latch and a pair of N-MOS transistors being coupled to the latch. This design is improved in that the N-MOS transistors are native thick oxide N-MOS transistors, each having a thin oxide layer N-MOS transistor coupled to native thick oxide transistors for reducing leakage current and improving speed in the transient state.