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Income Taxes - Net Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
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Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Unrealized gross deferred tax assets attributable to excess tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation | $ 2,200
Federal |
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Net operating losses | 1,200
State |
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Net operating losses | 2,900
Foreign |
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Net operating losses | 35
SimpleDevices | Federal |
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Net operating losses | 1,200
Operating losses annual limitation | 600
SimpleDevices | State |
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |
Net operating losses | $ 2,900

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