An input buffer circuit. In one embodiment, the input buffer circuit
includes a first transistor operable to receive a first input signal, a
second transistor operable to receive a second input signal, and a first
mechanism coupled to the first transistor and to the second transistor.
The first mechanism is operable to control the first and second
transistors such that the first and second transistors can receive either
single-ended input signals or differential input signals. According to
the embodiments disclosed herein, the input buffer combines single-ended
input and differential input functionalities without compromising
performance.