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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
Jan. 31, 2014
SILQ (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd
Feb. 28, 2014
SILQ (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd
Aug. 31, 2013
SILQ (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd
Feb. 28, 2014
China SemiLEDs
Aug. 31, 2013
China SemiLEDs
Aug. 31, 2012
China SemiLEDs
Investments in unconsolidated entities                
Percentage ownership       49.00% 50.00% 49.00% 49.00%  
Payment for investments     $ 76          
Dilution gain on equity method investment 26   26          
Equity method investments       249 289     0
Cost method investments 1,971 1,986            
Total investments in unconsolidated entities 2,220 2,275            
Dividend received from unconsolidated entities $ 0