A signal modification circuit is provided for use with multi-mode
formatted data in accordance with a common mode component and a high
frequency component formatted in accordance with a differential mode. The
circuit includes an active module that modifies the high frequency
component to generate a modified and enhanced high frequency component at
an output thereof. A bypass line interconnects the inputs and outputs of
the active module to bypass the active module. A low pass filter is
provided along the bypass line blocking passage of the high frequency
component along the bypass line.