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O. Segment And Geographic Information (Narrative) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
CATV markets [Member] |  |
Revenues | $ 47,400 | $ 49,800
Revenues (in percentage) | 60.40% | 78.60%
Internet data center [Member] |  |
Revenues | 19,400 | 5,300
Revenues (in percentage) | 24.70% | 8.30%
FTTH markets [Member] |  |
Revenues | 4,400 | 3,700
Revenues (in percentage) | 5.60% | 5.80%
Other markets [Member] |  |
Revenues | $ 7,300 | $ 4,600
Revenues (in percentage) | 9.30% | 7.30%

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