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Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Reconciliation of short-term liability |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 1,875 | $ 956
Restructuring | 531 | 2,693
Cash payments | (1,426) | (1,774)
Balance at the end of the period | 980 | 1,875
LED And Solar |  |
Reconciliation of short-term liability |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 448 | 534
Restructuring | 422 | 874
Cash payments | (602) | (960)
Balance at the end of the period | 268 | 448
Data Storage |  |
Reconciliation of short-term liability |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 1,308 | 128
Restructuring | 51 | 1,684
Cash payments | (672) | (504)
Balance at the end of the period | 687 | 1,308
Unallocated Corporate |  |
Reconciliation of short-term liability |  |
Balance at the beginning of the period | 119 | 294
Restructuring | 58 | 135
Cash payments | (152) | (310)
Balance at the end of the period | $ 25 | $ 119

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