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Other Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 23,725	$ 23,163
Accrued mask, mold fees and other expenses for RD [Member]
Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities	7,582	8,211
Payable for purchases of equipment [Member]
Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,694	2,276
Accrued software maintenance [Member]
Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities	2,006	1,830
Accrued payroll and related expenses [Member]
Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities	4,144	3,837
Accrued professional service fee [Member]
Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,025	1,210
Accrued warranty costs [Member]
Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities	197	78
Accrued insurance, welfare expenses, etc. [Member]
Other accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 7,077	$ 5,721

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer), also includes the other current liabilities.

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