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Settlement Agreement with Samsung (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012
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Estimated Future Cash Receipts |
2013 | $ 100.0
2014 | 100.0
Cash Receipts |
Revenue | 562.2
Gain from settlement | 133.0
Purchase of Rambus Common Stock | 192.0
Total | $ 887.2

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