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Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) business_activity segment | Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Payment term | 30 days |
Stock rotation allowance, term (up to) | 6 months |
Delivery term | 1 year |
Sales commission assets recognized, term (less than) | 1 year |
Right of return, term | 6 months |
Number of operating segments | segment | 1 |
Number of business activities | business_activity | 1 |
Research and development arrangement, recognized income | $ | $ 0.9 | $ 8.9
Operating lease, term (greater than) | 12 months |
Minimum |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 2 years |
Right of return under the general assurance warranty, term | 1 year |
Rebate and price protection program, term | 1 year |
Product warranty, period | 1 year |
Operating lease, term (greater than) | 2 years |
Minimum | Production Masks |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 2 years |
Maximum |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 5 years |
Right of return under the general assurance warranty, term | 3 years |
Rebate and price protection program, term | 2 years |
Product warranty, period | 3 years |
Operating lease, term (greater than) | 8 years |
Maximum | Production Masks |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 5 years |

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