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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract] |
Schedule of Estimated Economic Lives |
| Buildings and building improvements (including facility infrastructure) |  | 10-25 years |
| Machinery and equipment, software and hardware |  | 3-7 years |

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