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Agreement with SK hynix (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended |  |
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May 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 SK hynix [Member] | Jun. 11, 2013 SK hynix [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Term of patent license agreement |  |  |  | 5 years
Amount to be paid quarterly |  |  | $ 12.0 | $ 12.0
Future Receivables |  | 228.0 |  |
Credit against settlement award | $ 250.0 |  |  |

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