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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2017 USD ($) patent	Mar. 31, 2016 subsidiary patent	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of subsidiary entities | subsidiary				2
Number of patents allegedly infringed | patent			3	5
Loss contingency, damages awarded, value		$ 2.8
Unconditional purchase obligation					$ 100.1
Pre-Suit Damages
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loss contingency, damages awarded, value	$ 3.5		$ 3.5
Post-Suit Damages
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loss contingency, damages awarded, value	$ 2.3		$ 2.3		$ 1.1

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