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Agreement with SK hynix (Details 2) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 09, 2013 | Jun. 11, 2013
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SK hynix |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Antitrust litigation settlement |  | $ 4.0
Settlement of past infringement |  | 280.0
License Agreement |  | 250.0
Total fair value |  | $ 534.0
Micron |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Antitrust litigation settlement | $ 8.0 |
Settlement of past infringement | 235.0 |
License Agreement | 440.0 |
Total fair value | $ 683.0 |

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