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Note 2 - Revenue Recognition 1 (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue, Performance Obligation Satisfied, Revenue Recognized, Percentage | 57.00% |  | 69.00% |
Revenues, Total | $ 3,900 |  | $ 5,300 |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |  |
Warranty Period |  |  | 1 year |
Contract with Customer, Payment Term |  |  | 30 days |
Maximum [Member] |  |  |  |
Warranty Period |  |  | 2 years |
Extended Service Warranty, Term |  |  | 4 years |
Contract with Customer, Payment Term |  |  | 60 days |
Grant [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenues, Total |  | $ 0 |  | $ 0

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