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Deferred Revenue - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2017
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Breakage amount recognized as revenue	$ 63
Cumulative breakage amount recognized as revenue		$ 346

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- Definition

Breakage amount recognized as revenue.

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- Definition

Cumulative breakage amount recognized as revenue.

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Namespace Prefix:	gigm_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

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