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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2012

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Cash, cash equivalents and Short-term Investments by location

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments by Location		November 30, 2012			August 31, 2012
United States:
Denominated in U.S. dollars		$	18,700		$	18,744
Taiwan:
Denominated in U.S. dollars		26,641			34,477
Denominated in New Taiwan dollars		1,485			2,193
Denominated in other currencies		208			235
China (including Hong Kong):
Denominated in U.S. dollars		376			376
Denominated in Renminbi		252			33
Denominated in H.K. dollars		1			1
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments		$	47,663		$	56,059

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