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Cost Reduction Actions - Summary of Radyne Acquisition Related Restructuring Plan (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |  |  |
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Oct. 31, 2008 | Jan. 31, 2014 | Jul. 31, 2013 | Jul. 31, 2008
Cost Reduction Actions [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Business acquisition restructuring costs, total estimated costs | $ 2,713,000 |  |  |
Business acquisition restructuring costs related to severance for employees | 613,000 |  |  |
Total non-cancelable lease obligations | 12,741,000 |  |  |
Less: Estimated sublease income | 8,600,000 |  |  |
Total net estimated facility exit costs | 4,141,000 |  |  |
Less: Interest expense to be accreted | 2,041,000 |  |  |
Present value of estimated facility exit costs | $ 2,100,000 | $ 3,548,000 | $ 3,331,000 | $ 2,100,000
Radyne lease expiration date | Oct. 31, 2018 |  |  |
Radyne sublease expiration date | Oct. 31, 2015 |  |  |

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