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Agreement with SK hynix (Details 3) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2013 SK hynix | Jun. 11, 2013 SK hynix | Dec. 31, 2013 Micron | Dec. 09, 2013 Micron
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Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Antitrust litigation settlement |  | $ 1.9 |  | $ 3.3
Settlement of past infringement |  | 125.8 |  | 96.3
License agreement |  | 112.3 |  | 180.4
Total consideration | $ 240.0 | $ 240.0 | $ 280.0 | $ 280.0

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