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Commitments and Contingencies (Litigations and Patent Reexaminations) (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 01, 2017 USD ($) patent
Inphi Litigation |
Commitments and Contingencies |
Number of patents claimed to be invalid | 3
912 Patent Reexamination |
Commitments and Contingencies |
Patent claims reexamined, patentability confirmed | 92
Number of claims rejected | 11
SK Hynix Litigation |
Commitments and Contingencies |
Number of patents infringed upon | 6
Morgan Joseph Litigation | Compensatory damages |
Commitments and Contingencies |
Damages sought by plaintiff | $ | $ 1,012,500
Morgan Joseph Litigation | Punitive damages |
Commitments and Contingencies |
Damages sought by plaintiff | $ | $ 1,000,000

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