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Available for Sale Securities by Original Contractual Maturity (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Carrying Value |  |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] |  |
Due in one year or less | $ 53,569 | $ 10,268
Due greater than three years and less than five years | 0 | 0
Total cash equivalents and short-term investments | 53,569 | 10,268
Fair Value |  |
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] |  |
Due in one year or less | 53,569 | 10,268
Due greater than three years and less than five years | 0 | 0
Total cash equivalents and short-term investments | $ 53,569 | $ 10,268

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