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Segment, Product and Geographic Information (Details 5) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
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Segment Reporting Significant Customer [Line Items] |  |
Accounts receivable | $ 92,530 | $ 79,799
Customer A and its affiliates [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Significant Customer [Line Items] |  |
Accounts receivable | 55,681 | 40,488
Customer B and its affiliates [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Significant Customer [Line Items] |  |
Accounts receivable | $ 36,849 | $ 39,311

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