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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (Sales) | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 item | Mar. 31, 2012 item | Mar. 31, 2011 item
Concentration of credit risk |  |  |
Number of major customers | 0 | 0 | 0
Geographic concentration risk | United States |  |  |
Concentration of credit risk |  |  |
Concentration risk (as a percent) | 60.00% |  |
Geographic concentration risk | Foreign countries |  |  |
Concentration of credit risk |  |  |
Concentration risk (as a percent) | 40.00% |  |

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