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The Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Warranty Reserve [Abstract] |  |  |
Accrued product warranties | $ 497 | $ 802 | $ 1,048
Maximum [Member] | Wafers [Member] |  |  |
Inventory [Line Items] |  |  |
Work-in-process heldup period | 2 years |  |
Maximum [Member] | Ingots [Member] |  |  |
Inventory [Line Items] |  |  |
Work-in-process heldup period | 3 years |  |

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