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Acquisition - Summary of Assets Acquired at Estimated Relative Fair Values (Detail) - Honeywell Asset Purchase and License Agreement [Member] $ in Thousands | Sep. 28, 2017 USD ($)
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Purchase Price Allocation [Line Items] |
Inventory | $ 1,411
Identifiable Intangible Assets | 27,243
Total Purchase Price | $ 28,654

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