Abstract: Peripheral interface(s), a receiving apparatus and a data communication method using the same are disclosed. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a peripheral interface comprises one or more pins for multiplexing at least two types of interfaces, wherein the pins transmit interface signals corresponding to an interface type and type-associated operating mode which are selected from those multiplexed by the pins. According to another embodiment, a receiving apparatus comprises: a peripheral interface for multiplexing at least two types of interfaces; a receiving module for receiving an instruction signal; a selecting module for selecting an interface type and type-associated operating mode which corresponds to an external device to be connected, based on the instruction signal; a controlling module for controlling the peripheral interface to communicate with the external device via at least one interface signal corresponding to the selected interface type and type-associated operating mode.