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Note 12 - Stock-based Compensation - Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$ 8,558	$ 6,775	$ 6,082
Cost of Sales [Member]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	970	691	513
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	1,429	977	1,074
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	1,091	1,396	1,285
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	5,068	3,711	3,210
Stock Options, Restricted Stock, and Other [Member]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	7,954	6,177	5,580
ESPP [Member]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$ 604	$ 598	$ 502

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- Definition

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 718
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