An input buffer circuit achieving rail-to-rail operation maintains a
uniform common mode output voltage even though an input signal having any
voltage level is inputted. The input buffer circuit has a differential
amplifier structure receiving two differential input signals. A first
input part has a first inverter circuit into which a first differential
input signal is inputted, and a second input part has a second inverter
circuit into which the second differential input signal is inputted. The
first inverter circuit has a first output node connected to a diode
structure having an operating current twice the operating current of the
first inverter circuit, and outputs a first output signal. Rail-to-rail
operation is achieved, and a common mode output voltage is provided
uniformly, with reduced current consumption.