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Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Segment reporting information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 546,243 | $ 492,669 | $ 1,075,119 | $ 955,461
Gross Profit | 307,454 | 288,863 | 613,973 | 555,437
Semiconductor products [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment reporting information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 523,659 | 467,843 | 1,032,098 | 908,117
Gross Profit | 284,870 | 264,037 | 570,952 | 508,093
Technology licensing [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment reporting information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 22,584 | 24,826 | 43,021 | 47,344
Gross Profit | $ 22,584 | $ 24,826 | $ 43,021 | $ 47,344

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