Serial to parallel data input methods and related input buffers

Abstract

Data can be buffered for an integrated circuit memory device by converting a plurality of serial data bits into a parallel format such that even ones of the plurality of serial data bits are provided at a first conversion output node and odd ones of the plurality of serial data bits are provided at a second conversion output node wherein a first odd data bit, a first even data bit, a second odd data bit, and a second even data bit comprise four consecutive data bits of the plurality of serial data bits. The first even and odd data bits from the first and second conversion output nodes are provided at first and second latch output nodes during a first period of time, and the second even and odd data bits from the first and second conversion output nodes are provided at third and fourth latch output nodes during a second period of time wherein the first and second periods of time are non-overlapping. The first even and odd data bits are latched at first and second buffer output nodes responsive to providing the first even and odd data bits at the first and second latch output nodes, and the second even and odd data bits are latched at the first and second buffer output nodes responsive to providing the second even and odd data bits at the third and fourth latch output nodes. Related input buffers are also discussed.