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Contingent Consideration Obligation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Contingent Consideration Obligation [Abstract]  
Contingent Consideration Obligation
9.  CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION OBLIGATIONS
In connection with noncontrolling interest transactions completed in 2015 and 2016, the Company entered into arrangements with the selling principals such that the principals would receive quarterly royalty payments through June 30, 2021 for the sale of certain legacy products manufactured by the remaining Vicor Custom Power entities. The Company increased the liability by approximately $280,000 in the fourth quarter of 2019 based on
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reassessment of the total remaining obligation under the royalty arrangements. The amount
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s included in selling, general, and administrative expenses.