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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
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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Termination and Broker Fees to be paid

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Area of a real estate property.

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