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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) ft²
Leases |  |
Area of leased property (in square feet) | ft² |  | 19,467
Operating lease, option to extend | true |
Operating lease, extension term | 3 years |
Variable lease payments |  | $ 0
Residual value guarantee |  | $ 0
Cross License Agreement |  |
Leases |  |
Term of Agreement |  | 10 years
Dingxing |  |
Leases |  |
Total investment agreement value |  | $ 90,000
Kazuo |  |
Leases |  |
Total investment agreement value |  | 15,000
Kazuo | Beijing BoYu Semiconductor Vessel Craftwork Technology Co |  |
Leases |  |
Total investment agreement value |  | $ 8,000

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