Ground-loss detection circuit

A method performed by an integrated circuit (IC) device for providing ground-loss detection within the IC device;

• the method comprising:
• operably coupling a first dynamic threshold metal oxide semiconductor (DTMOS) device between a first ground plane of the IC device and at least one further ground plane of the IC device, at least one of the first and at least one further ground planes comprising an external ground connection of the IC device;
• operably coupling at least one further DTMOS device between the first and at least one further ground planes of the IC device in an opposing manner to the first DTMOS device;
• and
• operably coupling at least one ground-loss detection component to at least one of the first and at least one further DTMOS devices such that the at least one ground-loss detection component is arranged to detect a ground-loss for the at least one of the first and at least one further ground planes based at least partly on a drain current of the at least one of the first and at least one further DTMOS devices.