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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details 2) (High Power Optoelectronics, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2012
Cost Method Investments |
Percentage of cost method investee owned | 9.90%
Investment of equity interest | $ 2.9
Period within which the entity can exercise option to increase equity interest | 1 year
Minimum |
Cost Method Investments |
Option to increase equity interest (as a percent) | 50.00%

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