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Settlement Agreement with Samsung (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012
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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