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OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other Current Liabilities
   
As of December 31,
 
   
2 0 1 2
   
2 0 1 1
 
             
Accrued salaries and fringe benefits
  $ 4,824     $ 3,869  
Accrued warranty costs (See B below)
    1,994       2,044  
Governmental institutions
    1,356       1,066  
Investment in financial instruments
    -       402  
Other
    270       701  
    $ 8,444     $ 8,082  
Changes in the Product Warranty Accrual
   
As of December 31,
 
   
2 0 1 2
   
2 0 1 1
 
             
Balance as of beginning of year
  $ 2,044     $ 2,347  
Services provided under warranty
    (2,100 )     (2,518 )
Changes in provision
    2,050       2,215  
Balance as of end of year
  $ 1,994     $ 2,044