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Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jan. 31, 2013 Sunnyvale Facility Subsequent Event sqft | Dec. 15, 2009 Sunnyvale Facility, Original agreement sqft | Nov. 04, 2011 Sunnyvale Facility, First Amended sqft | Jan. 31, 2013 Sunnyvale Facility, Third Amended Subsequent Event sqft
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Subsequent event |  |  |  |
Reduced space area |  |  |  | 31,000
Total space under lease (in square feet) | 125,000 | 125,000 | 31,000 |
Termination and broker fees | $ 1.4 |  |  |

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