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Note 13 - Stock-based Compensation - Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$ 10,928	$ 8,558	$ 6,775
Cost of Sales [Member]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	1,543	970	691
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	1,942	1,429	977
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	1,517	1,091	1,396
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	5,926	5,068	3,711
Stock Options, Restricted Stock, and Other [Member]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	10,113	7,954	6,177
ESPP [Member]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$ 815	$ 604	$ 598

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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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