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Commitments and Contingencies - Restructuring Activities and Sale of Guangzhou Factory (Details) $ in Thousands, ¥ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended |  |  |
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Jun. 26, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Apr. 26, 2018 USD ($) | Apr. 26, 2018 CNY (¥) | Apr. 23, 2018 USD ($) | Apr. 23, 2018 CNY (¥) | Sep. 26, 2016 CNY (¥)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Factory transition restructuring charges |  | $ 0 | $ 6,145 | $ 4,493 |  |  |  |  |
Nonrefundable deposit |  |  |  |  | $ 5,100 | ¥ 34 |  |  |
Consideration receivable upon government approvals |  |  |  |  | 35,800 | 237 |  |  |
Escrow deposit |  |  |  |  | $ 10,300 | ¥ 68 |  |  |
Gain on sale of Guangzhou factory | $ 37,000 | $ 36,978 | $ 0 | 0 |  |  |  |  |
Net gain on disposal | $ 32,100 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Guangzhou Factory | Disposed of by Sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Consideration received in sale |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 51,400 | ¥ 339 | ¥ 320
Escrow deposit as percentage of purchase price |  |  | 10.00% |  |  |  |  |  |
Employee Severance | Manufacturing Activities Transition | Operating Expense |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Factory transition restructuring charges |  |  | $ 6,100 | $ 4,500 |  |  |  |  |

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