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Leases - Schedule of Description of Operating Lease (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2019 USD ($) RenewalOption | May 31, 2018 USD ($)
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Leases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restricted cash | $ 3.2 | $ 3.2 |  |
12780/90 El Camino Real Lease Agreement |  |  |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of times to renew the lease contract | RenewalOption |  |  | 2 |
Lease extension period |  |  | 10 years |
12780/90 El Camino Real Lease Agreement | Letter of Credit |  |  |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restricted cash |  |  | $ 3.0 |
12777 High Bluff Drive Lease Agreement | Letter of Credit |  |  |  |
Leases [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restricted cash |  | $ 0.2 |  | $ 1.0

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