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Description of Business (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 12, 2012 ADAPTIX, Inc. [Member]
Description of Business [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Payments to acquire businesses, gross | $ 0 | $ 150,000 | $ 0 | $ 150,000

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