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Certain Balance Sheet Components Summary of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) (USD $)
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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| Summary of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Activity [Line Items] | ||
| Beginning balance | $ 7,372 | $ 6,049 |
| Provision (release) of doubtful accounts, net | (904) | (60) |
| Accounts written-off | (105) | (239) |
| Effects of change in exchange rates | (219) | 233 |
| Ending balance | $ 6,144 | $ 5,983 |
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- Definition
Amount of the current period expense (recovery) charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected). No definition available.
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- Definition
The increase (decrease) due to the effect of exchange rate changes on balances held in foreign currencies. No definition available.
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Amount of direct write-downs of receivables charged against the allowance for doubtful accounts. No definition available.
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- Definition
A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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