Abstract: A readout circuit for a MEMS sensor unit. The readout circuit includes at least one circuit component which includes a cascade circuit including at least one input amplifier and at least one output amplifier. A predefined external supply voltage is available for operating the readout circuit. In the process, the input amplifier is operated with a first supply voltage which is, by comparison, less than or equal to the external supply voltage, and the output amplifier is operated with a second supply voltage which is, by comparison, greater than the external supply voltage. At least one circuit means, which makes the second supply voltage is also provided, which is, by comparison, greater than the external supply voltage, available to the output amplifier.