Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Other End Customer [Member]
Other End Customer [Member]
Other End Customer [Member]
Samsung [Member]
Samsung [Member]
Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Concentrations of Credit Risk (Textual)
Concentrations of Credit Risk (Textual) [Abstract]
Concentrations of credit risk.
Percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Short-term investments (Notes 1 & 3)
Short-term Investments
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $539 and $313 as of March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories (Notes 1 & 4)
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Other receivables (Note 1)
Other Receivables
Deferred tax assets (Note 12)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Other current assets (Note 9)
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Land
Land
Building and leasehold improvements
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Furniture and fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures, Gross
Computer equipment and software
Property, Plant and Equipment, Other, Gross
Property and equipment, gross, total
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment net, excluding construction in progress
Property And Equipment Net Excluding Construction In Progress
Property and equipment net, excluding construction in progress.
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress, Gross
Total property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill (Notes 1, 5 & 7)
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net (Notes 1, 5 & 7)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Long-term investments (Notes 1 & 3)
Long-term Investments
Other non-current assets (Notes 9 & 12)
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Current portion of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount (Note 8)
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Other current liabilities (Notes 10 & 12)
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Deferred tax liabilities (Note 12)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities (Notes 9, 10 & 11)
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 10)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $.0001 par value; 405,000 shares authorized; 149,059 and 71,215 shares issued and outstanding at March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
TriQuint Merger [Member]
TriQuint Merger [Member]
TriQuint Merger [Member]
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Technology licenses [Member]
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Customer relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Developed Technology [Member]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Wafer supply agreement [Member]
Wafer Supply Agreement [Member]
Wafer supply agreement.
Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Backlog [Member]
Order or Production Backlog [Member]
In-process research and development [Member]
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Period Increase (Decrease)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Period Increase (Decrease)
Gross carrying amounts and amortization of intangibles
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Gross Carrying Amount
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Operating Lease Future Minimum Lease Payments [Table]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Schedule of Operating Lease Future Minimum Lease Payments [Line Items]
Schedule of Capital and Opearting Lease Future Minimum Lease Payments [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Capital and Opearting Lease Future Minimum Lease Payments [Table]
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total minimum payment
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Bank of America Syndicate [Member]
Bank of America Syndicate [Member]
Bank of America Syndicate [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Credit Agreement [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Swingline Loan [Member]
Bridge Loan [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Convertible Notes Due 2012 [Member]
Convertible Notes Due Two Thousand Twelve [Member]
Convertible notes due two thousand twelve.
Convertible Notes Due 2014 [Member]
Convertible Notes Due Two Thousand Fourteen [Member]
Convertible notes due two thousand fourteen.
Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit Agreement [Member]
Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Private Offerings, Resale and Trading through Automated Linkages [Member]
Private Offerings Resale And Trading Through Automated Linkages [Member]
Private offerings resale and trading through automated linkages.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Repayments of Convertible Debt
Repayments of Convertible Debt
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Loss on retirement of convertible subordinated notes
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Net carrying amount of debt
Long-term Debt
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum amount of increase that may be requested
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum amount of increase that may be requested
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum amount of increase that may be requested
Repayment of long term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Long-term Debt, Gross
Long-term Debt, Gross
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of the numerators and denominators in the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of inventories
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Total inventories
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
THE COMPANY AND ITS SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Commitments [Axis]
Other Commitments [Axis]
Other Commitments [Domain]
Other Commitments [Domain]
Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member]
Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member]
Facility [Member]
Manufacturing Facility [Member]
Equipment [Member]
Equipment [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Textual)
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Textual) [Abstract]
Commitments and contingent liabilities.
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract
Number of renewal periods for operating leases
Number Of Renewal Periods
Number of renewal periods.
Operating lease renewal period
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Renewal Term
Total future minimum lease payments
Rent expense under operating leases
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Other Commitment
Other Commitment
Purchase Obligation
Purchase Obligation
The Company and Its Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
The Company and Its Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
The Company and Its Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Developed Technology [Member]
Wafer Supply Agreement [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
The Company and Its Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
The Company and Its Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
[Line Items] for The Company and Its Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Maturity Period For Available For Sale Investments Classification As Current Investments Minimum [greater than]
Maturity Period For Available For Sale Investments Classification As Current Investments Minimum
Maturity period for available-for-sale investments, classification as current investments, Minimum.
Maturity Period For Available For Sale Investments Classification As Current Investments Maximum [less than]
Maturity Period For Available For Sale Maturity Period For Available For Sale Investments Classification As Current Investments Maximum
Maturity period for available-for-sale investments, classification as current investments, Maximum.
Maturity Period for Available for Sale Investments Classification As Long Term Investments Minimum [exceeding]
Maturity Period for Available for Sale Investments Classification As Long Term Investments Minimum
Maturity period for available for sale investments classification as long term investments minimum.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Value Added Tax Receivable
Value Added Tax Receivable
Goodwill
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Rebates As Percentage Of Sales [Less Than]
Rebates As Percentage Of Sales1
Rebates As Percentage Of Sales1
Percentage Of Net Revenue Other Agreements [Less Than]
Percentage Of Net Revenue Other Agreements1
Percentage Of Net Revenue Other Agreements1
Advertising Expense
Advertising Expense
Valuation Allowance, Methodologies and Assumptions
Valuation Allowance, Methodologies and Assumptions
Valuation Allowance, percentage of likelihood that that some portion or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized [More Than]
Valuation Allowance, percentage of likelihood that that some portion or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized
Valuation Allowance, percentage of likelihood that that some portion or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized
Total remaining unearned compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock units and options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted-average remaining service period of unearned compensation costs related to nonvested restricted stock units and options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
performance period [Axis]
performance period [Axis]
performance period [Axis]
performance period [Domain]
performance period [Domain]
[Domain] for performance period [Axis]
Performance period 1 [Member]
performance period 1 [Member]
performance period 1 [Member]
Performance period 2 [Member]
performance period 2 [Member]
performance period 2 [Member]
Performance period 3 [Member]
performance period 3 [Member]
performance period 3 [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted stock units based on shareholder return [Member]
Restricted stock units based on shareholder return [Member]
Restricted stock units based on shareholder return [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Initial Options [Member]
Initial Options [Member]
Initial Options [Member]
Performance and service-based restricted stock units [Member]
performance and service-based restricted stock units [Member]
performance and service-based restricted stock units [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Certain officers of the Company (Section 16 Officers) [Member]
Certain Officers Of Company Section Sixteen Officers [Member]
Certain officers of the company (section 16 officers).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Employee stock purchase plan.
2006 Directors' Stock Option Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Six Directors Stock Option Plan [Member]
Two thousand six directors stock option plan.
1996 Stock Incentive Program - TriQuint [Member]
1996 Stock Incentive Program - TriQuint [Member]
1996 Stock Incentive Program - TriQuint [Member]
2008 Inducement Award Plan - TriQuint [Member]
2008 Inducement Award Plan - TriQuint [Member]
2008 Inducement Award Plan - TriQuint [Member]
2009 Incentive Plan - TriQuint [Member]
2009 Incentive Plan - TriQuint [Member]
2009 Incentive Plan - TriQuint [Member]
2012 Incentive Plan - TriQuint [Member]
2012 Incentive Plan - TriQuint [Member]
2012 Incentive Plan - TriQuint [Member]
2013 Incentive Plan - TriQuint [Member]
2013 Incentive Plan - TriQuint [Member]
2013 Incentive Plan - TriQuint [Member]
2015 Inducement Stock Plan - Qorvo [Member]
2015 Inducement Stock Plan - Qorvo [Member]
2015 Inducement Stock Plan - Qorvo [Member]
2012 Stock Incentive Plan - RF Micro Devices [Member]
Two Thousand Twelve Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Twelve Stock Incentive Plan [Member] [Member]
Sirenza Microdevices 1998 Stock Plan [Member]
Sirenza Microdevices 1998 Stock Plan [Member]
Sirenza Microdevices 1998 Stock Plan [Member]
2003 Stock Incentive Plan - RF Micro Devices [Member]
Two Thousand Three Stock Plan [Member]
Two thousand three stock plan.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation (Textual)
Share-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Share Based Compensation.
Number of shares available for grant or issuance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Maximum number of shares of common stock to be issued under plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Shares granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Reserved additional shares of common stock
Reserved additional shares of common stock
Reserved additional shares of common stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Percent of Market Price
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Percent Of Market Price
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, percent of market price.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Period employees can acquire common stock
Period Employees Can Acquire Common Stock
Period employees can acquire common stock.
Shares issued under plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period
Expiration period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Closing stock price
Share Price
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Unremitted employee funds
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Unremitted Employee Funds
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Unremitted Employee Funds
Cash received from the exercise of stock options (excluding accrued employee refunds)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Forfeiture rate
Forfeiture Rate
Forfeiture rate.
Total remaining unearned compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock unit
Weighted-average remaining service period of unearned compensation costs related to nonvested restricted stock units
Total fair value of restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Maximum available options under the plan, description
Maximum available options under the plan, description
Maximum available options under the plan, description
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
All other [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Reconciliation of "All other" category:
Segment Reporting Information Other [Abstract]
Segment reporting information other.
Stock-based compensation expense
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Acquired inventory step-up and revaluation
Acquired inventory step-up and revaluation
Aquisition related inventory step-up and revaluation
Impairment of intangible asset
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Acquisition and integration related costs
Business Combination, Acquisition And Integration related costs
Business Combination, Acquisition And Integration related costs
Restructuring and disposal costs
Restructuring and disposal costs
Restructuring and disposal costs
Loss on asset transfer transaction
Loss On Asset Transfer
The loss on the assets transferred, which is the difference in the value of consideration received and the assets transferred and is recorded in other operating (income) expense.
IPR litigation costs
Legal Fees
Inventory revaluation resulting from transfer of MBE operations
Inventory revaluation from sale of business
Inventory revaluation from sale of business
Certain consulting costs
Certain consulting expense
Certain consulting expense
Other expenses (including (gain) loss on assets, and start-up costs)
Other Unallocated Income Expense
Other unallocated income expense.
Income (loss) from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Federal funds rate [Member]
Federal funds rate [Member]
Federal funds rate [Member]
Eurodollar [Member]
Eurodollar [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Default rate [Member]
Default rate [Member]
Default rate [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio Allowed
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio Allowed
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio Allowed
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio Required
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio Required
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio Required
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Sales [Member]
Sales [Member]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
International [Member]
International [Member]
International [Member]
Asia [Member]
Asia [Member]
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Other [Member]
Other geographic location [Member]
Other geographic location [Member]
Revenues from External Customers [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue
Revenue, Net
Investments and Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Investments and fair value measurements.
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
U.S. government/agency securities [Member]
US Treasury and Government [Member]
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Corporate Debt [Member]
Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Marketable Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Available-for-sale Securities
Deferred compensation plan assets
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Total assets measured and fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Deferred compensation plan liability
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Total liabilities measured at fair value
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounting Periods
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Product Warranty
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Receivables
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shipping and Handling Cost
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Precious Metals Reclaim
Precious Metals Reclaim [Policy Text Block]
Precious Metals Reclaim [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
TriQuint Converted Grants [Member]
TriQuint Converted Grants [Member]
TriQuint Converted Grants [Member]
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Domain]
Award Date [Domain]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Reconciliation of gross unrecognized tax benefits
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Additions based on positions related to current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Additions for tax positions in prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions for tax positions in prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Expiration of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Ending balance
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Numerator:
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Numerator for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share — net income (loss) available to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Denominator:
Denominator [Abstract]
Denominator.
Denominator for basic net income (loss) per share — weighted average shares
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Effect of dilutive securities:
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Stock-based awards
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Denominator for diluted net income (loss) per share — adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic net income (loss) per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted net income (loss) per share
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
MP [Member]
Mobile Products [Member]
Mobile Products [Member]
IDP [Member]
Infrastructure and Defense Products [Member]
Infrastructure and Defense Products [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Summary of details of reportable segments
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Revenue:
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]
Income (loss) from operations:
Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Income (loss) from operations
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest income
Investment Income, Net
Loss on retirement of convertible subordinated notes
Other (expense) income
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Schedule of Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit Pension Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Contribution Plans Disclosures.
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Plan [Member]
Germany Defined Pension Plan [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution and Benefit Pension Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Contribution and Benefit Pension Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Defined Contribution and Benefit Pension Plans Disclosures.
Defined Contribution and Benefit Pension Plans Disclosures [Domain]
Defined Contribution and Benefit Pension Plans Disclosures [Domain]
Defined Contribution and Benefit Pension Plans Disclosures [Domain]
U. S. Defined Contribution Plan [Member]
United States Defined Contribution Plan [Member]
United states defined contribution plan.
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Retirement Benefit Plan (Textual)
Retirement Benefit Plan (Textual) [Abstract]
Retirement Benefit Plan.
Service period
Defined Contribution Plan Service Period
Defined Contribution Plan Service Period.
Defined Contribution Plan, Company Contribution Amount
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Defined benefit plan insurance receivable
Defined benefit plan insurance receivable
Defined benefit plan insurance receivable
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Number of retirement benefit plans an employee can participate in
Number of defined contribution plans an employee can participate in
Number of defined contribution plans an employee can participate in
Number of retirement benefit plans offered by the Company
Number of retirement benefit plans offered by the Company
Number of retirement benefit plans offered by the Company
Defined Benefit Plans, General Information
Defined Benefit Plans, General Information
Assets held in rabbi trust
Assets Held-in-trust
Assets held in rabbi trust, current
Assets Held-in-trust, Current
Assets held in rabbi trust, noncurrent
Assets Held-in-trust, Noncurrent
Deferred compensation plan liability, current
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current
Deferred compensation liability, noncurrent
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
BUSINESS ACQUISITION DISCLOSURE [Abstract]
BUSINESS ACQUISITION DISCLOSURE[Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Segments [Axis]
MP [Member]
Cellular Products Group [Member]
Cellular Products Group.
IDP [Member]
Multi Market Products Group [Member]
Multi-Market Products Group.
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
RFMD [Member]
RFMD [Member]
RFMD [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
TriQuint [Member]
TriQuint [Member]
TriQuint [Member]
Amalfi [Member]
Amalfi [Member]
Amalfi [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Share Price
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Share exchange ratio (before giving effect to the reverse stock split)
Share exchange ratio (before giving effect to the reverse stock split)
Share exchange ratio (before giving effect to the reverse stock split)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Conversion Ratio
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio
Reverse stock split
Stockholders' Equity, Reverse Stock Split
Right to receive, conversion ratio
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Each Warrant or Right
Percentage of the outstanding equity securities acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Net Of Cash Received And Working Capital Adjustments
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Net Of Cash Received And Working Capital Adjustments
Business Acquisition, Purchase price net of cash received and working capital adjustments
Cash received in business combination
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Revenue
Revenues
Net loss
Acquisition-related costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Restructuring costs
Restructuring Charges
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Manufacturing efficiencies [Member]
Manufacturing efficiencies [Member]
Manufacturing efficiencies [Member]
Operating Expense Reductions [Member]
Operating Expense Reductions [Member]
Operating Expense Reductions [Member]
Newton Aycliffe UK facility [Member]
Newton Aycliffe UK facility [Member]
Newton Aycliffe UK facility [Member]
Economic Restructuring [Member]
Economic Restructuring [Member]
Economic restructuring.
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Current and long-term restructuring obligations
Restructuring Reserve
Impairment of Intangible Asset
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived tangible assets
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of goods sold [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Marketing and selling [Member]
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Mobile Products [Member]
Infrastructure and Defense Products [Member]
Remaining research and development costs
Remaining research and development costs
Remaining estimated research and development costs to complete
Goodwill, Gross
Goodwill, Gross
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Amalfi acquisition adjustments
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill Written off
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Intangible assets
Intangible amortization (Note 7)
Acquired in-process research and development percentage complete
Acquired in-process research and development percentage complete
Acquired in-process research and development percentage complete at the end of the period
In-process research and development completion period
In-process research and development completion period
In-process research and development completion period
Minimum future lease payments
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum lease payments for capital leases and operating leases.
Equity [Abstract]
Common stock reserved for future issuance
Schedule Of Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Table Text Block]
Schedule of shares reserved for future issuance.
Net (Loss) Income Per Share (Textual)
Net Loss Income Per Share (Textual) [Abstract]
Net loss income per share.
Shares excluded from the computation of diluted shares outstanding
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Aggregate principal amount of Notes issued
Repayments of Convertible Debt
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Income (loss) before income taxes
RESTRUCTURING
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY (UNAUDITED)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Investments and fair value measurments [Abstract]
Investments and fair value measurments [Abstract]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Convertible Notes Due Two Thousand Fourteen [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Impairment of certain property and equipment
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Fair value of certain property and equipment
Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived, Fair Value Disclosure
Loss on the sale of certain property and equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Fair value of available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
Asset Transfer Transaction [Abstract]
Asset transfer transaction.
ASSET TRANSFER TRANSACTION
Asset Transfer Transaction [Text Block]
The entire disclosure of the asset transfer transaction.
Quarterly Financial Summary (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Summary (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Loss On Asset Transfer
Net income (loss)
Business Combination, Acquisition And Integration related costs
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Restricted share plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning balance, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Balance at beginning balance, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Assumed, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Other Increase (Decrease) in period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Other Increase (Decrease) in period
Assumed, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arragement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments other than Options, Other Increase (Decrease), Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arragement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments other than Options, Other Increase (Decrease), Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at ending balance, Shares
Balance at ending balance, Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Common stock reserved for future issuance
Schedule Of Shares Reserved For Future Issuance [Abstract]
Schedule of shares reserved for future issuance.
Outstanding stock options under formal directors’ and employees’ stock option plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Possible future issuance under Company stock incentive plans
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares Reserve For Future Issuance
Employee stock purchase plan shares reserve for future issuance.
Restricted stock-based units granted
Total shares reserved
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Total
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Beginning Balance
Beginning Balance, Shares
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Repurchase of convertible subordinated notes, net of tax
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt, Subsequent Adjustments
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes
Exercise Of Stock Options And Vesting Of Restricted Stock Units Net Of Shares Withheld For Employee Taxes
Value stock issued during the period as a result of the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes.
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes, Shares
Exercise Of Stock Options And Vesting Of Restricted Stock Units Net Of Shares Withheld For Employee Taxes Shares
Number of shares issued during the period as a result of the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes.
Issuance of common stock for Business Combination
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Issuance of common stock for Business Combination, Shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock purchase plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock purchase plan, Shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Repurchase of common stock, including transaction costs
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Repurchase of common stock, including transaction costs, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Share-based compensation expense
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Ending Balance
Ending Balance, Shares
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Change in pension liability, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment, including intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Reclassification adjustments, net of tax:
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Recognized loss on marketable securities
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Amortization of pension actuarial loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
ReconciliationOfProvisionOfIncomeTaxes [Table]
ReconciliationOfProvisionOfIncomeTaxes [Table]
ReconciliationOfProvisionOfIncomeTaxes [Table]
ReconciliationOfProvisionOfIncomeTaxes [Line Items]
ReconciliationOfProvisionOfIncomeTaxes [Line Items]
[Line Items] for ReconciliationOfProvisionOfIncomeTaxes [Table]
Income tax expense at statutory federal rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Income tax expense at statutory federal rate, Percentage
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Decrease (increase) resulting from:
Decrease Increase Resulting [Abstract]
Decrease (increase) resulting from.
State benefit (provision), net of federal (provision) benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
State benefit (provision), net of federal (provision) benefit, Percentage
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Research and development credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Amount
Research and development credits, Percentage
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Percent
Foreign tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Amount
Foreign tax credits, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Foreign, Percent
Effect of changes in income tax rate applied to net deferred tax assets
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount
Effect of changes in income tax rate applied to net deferred tax assets, Percentage
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent
Foreign tax rate difference
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Foreign tax rate difference, Percentage
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Change in valuation allowance, Percentage
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Repurchase of convertible subordinated notes
Income Tax Reconciliation Repurchase Of Convertible Subordinated Notes
Income tax reconciliation repurchase of convertible subordinated notes.
Repurchase Of Convertible Subordinated Notes, Percentage
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Repurchase Of Convertible Subordinated Notes
Effective income tax rate reconciliation repurchase of convertible subordinated notes.
Adjustments to net deferred tax assets
Adjustments To Net Deferred Tax Assets
Adjustments to net deferred tax assets.
Adjustments To Net Deferred Tax Assets, Percentage
Adjustments To Net Deferred Tax Assets Percentage
Adjustments to net deferred tax assets percentage.
Stock-based compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost, Amount
Share-based compensation, Percentage
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost, Percent
Tax reserve adjustments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount
Tax reserve adjustments, Percentage
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent
Deemed dividend
Income Tax Reconciliation Deemed Dividend
Income tax reconciliation deemed dividend.
Deemed Dividend, Percentage
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Deemed Dividend
Effective income tax rate reconciliation deemed dividend.
Write-off U.K. gross deferred tax assets
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Write Off Of Gross Deferred Tax Assets
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Write Off Of Gross Deferred Tax Assets
Write-off U.K. gross deferred tax assets, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Write Off Of Gross Deferred Tax Asset, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Write Off Of Gross Deferred Tax Asset, Percent
Domestic production activities deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Amount
Domestic production activities deduction, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent
Other income tax benefit (expense)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Other income tax benefit (expense), Percentage
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Total
Total, Percentage
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustments [Table]
Pro Forma [Member]
Pro Forma [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net income (loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Basic net income (loss) per common share
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted net income (loss) per common share
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Summary of activity of the Company's director and employee stock option plans
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Assumptions used for stock option plans
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Restricted share plans
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and entity information.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Business Acquisition
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Assumptions used for stock option plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Expected volatility
Expected dividend yield
Expected term (in years)
Risk-free interest rate
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Quarterly Financial Summary (Unaudited)
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Amortization Expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Summary of details of reportable segments
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Summary of reconciliation of All other category
Segment Reporting Information Other [Table Text Block]
Segment reporting information other.
Sales to customers by geographic region
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]
Long-lived assets by geographic region
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]
Asset Transfer Transaction Line Items [Table]
Asset Transfer Transaction Line Items [Table]
Asset Transfer Transaction Line Items [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Property Plant And Equipment Net Written Off
Property Plant And Equipment Net Written Off
Carrying value of property plant and equipment written off due to transfer/sale of business.
Goodwill written off
Goodwill, Other Changes
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Summary (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Summary (Unaudited)
Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]
Revenue
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Net (loss) income per share:
Basic
Diluted
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
China [Member]
CHINA
Taiwan [Member]
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA
Operating Segment and Geographic Information (Textual)
Operating Segment And Geographic Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Operating segment and geographic information.
Summary of activity of the Company's director and employee stock option plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding beginning balance, Shares
Outstanding beginning balance, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Assumed, shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Other Increases (Decreases) in Period
Assumed, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Other Share Increase (Decrease) in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted, Shares
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Canceled, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Canceled, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding ending balance, Shares
Outstanding ending balance, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Vested and expected to vest, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Vested and expected to vest, Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vested and expected to vest, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Vested and expected to vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options exercisable, Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Ending Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term Ending Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Investments and Fair Value Measurements [Text Block]
Investments and fair value measurements.
Current (expense) benefit:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current (expense) benefit
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred (expense) benefit:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred (expense) benefit
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Allowance for accounts receivable
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred Stock, No Par Value
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, No Par Value
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Schedule of Deferred Income Taxes [Table]
Schedule of Deferred Income Taxes [Table]
Schedule of Deferred Income Taxes [Table]
Schedule of deferrend income taxes [Axis]
Schedule of deferrend income taxes [Axis]
Schedule of deferrend income taxes [Axis]
Schedule of deferrend income taxes [Domain]
Schedule of deferrend income taxes [Domain]
[Domain] for Schedule of deferrend income taxes [Axis]
Schedule of Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
Schedule of Deferred Income Taxes [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Deferred Income Taxes [Table]
Significant components of net deferred income taxes
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred income tax assets:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Inventory reserve
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Basis in stock and other investments
Deferred Tax Assets Basis In Stock And Other Investments
Deferred tax assets basis in stock and other investments.
Equity compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Accumulated depreciation/basis difference
Deferred Tax Assets Accumulated Depreciation Basis Difference
Deferred tax assets accumulated depreciation basis difference.
Net operating loss carry-forwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Research and other credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Research
Other deferred assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Total deferred income tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Amortization and purchase accounting basis difference
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Convertible debt discount
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Deferred Expense, Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred gain
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Tax Deferred Income
Other deferred liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Net deferred income tax (liabilities) assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Amounts included in consolidated balance sheets:
Amounts Included In Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Amounts included in consolidated balance sheets.
Current assets
Current liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Non-current assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Non-current liabilities
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory, Current [Table]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory [Line Items]
Increase in inventory including acquired inventory
Increase in inventory including acquired inventory
Increase in inventory including acquired inventory
Inventory, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Acquired Finite-Lived And Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Intangible assets (Note 7)
Total assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to accounts payable and accrued liabilities of the acquired entity
Total purchase price
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Money Market Funds [Member]
Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Gross unrealized gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Gross unrealized losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Estimated fair value
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-lived and indefinite-lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-lived and indefinite-lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-lived and indefinite-lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Components of inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Samsung [Member]
Revenue from significant customers
Entity Wide Revenue Major Customer [Abstract]
Entity wide revenue major customer.
Goodwill, accumulated impairment losses and write-offs
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance
Written off due to sale of the U.K. facility
Goodwill, Ending Balance
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of goods sold (Note 7)
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Marketing and selling (Note 7)
Selling and Marketing Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Other operating expense (Notes 5, 7 & 11)
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Loss on retirement of convertible subordinated notes (Note 8)
Income tax benefit (expense) (Note 12)
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) per share (Note 13):
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (Note 13):
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic
Diluted
Debt Securities [Member]
Debt Securities [Member]
Cost of investments in debt securities due in less than one year
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
Cost of investments in debt securities due after ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Amortized Cost Basis
Total cost of investments in debt securities
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Estimated fair value of investments in debt securities due in less than one year
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value
Estimated fair value of investments in debt securities due after ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value
Estimated fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Research Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Research Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Foreign [Member]
Foreign [Member]
Foreign.
Alternative mininmum tax [Member]
Alternative mininmum tax [Member]
Alternative mininmum tax [Member]
U.S. Federal [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
State [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Domestic and foreign deferred tax assets [Member]
Domestic and foreign deferred tax assets [Member]
Domestic and foreign deferred tax assets [Member]
Domestic deferred tax assets [Member]
Domestic deferred tax assets [Member]
Domestic deferred tax assets [Member]
U.K. deferred tax asset [Member]
U.K. deferred tax asset [Member]
U.K. deferred tax asset [Member]
Intercompany Profits deferred tax asset [Member]
Intercompany Profits deferred tax asset [Member]
Intercompany Profits deferred tax asset [Member]
Amalfi acquisition deferred tax asset [Member]
Amalfi acquisition deferred tax asset [Member]
Amalfi acquisition deferred tax asset [Member]
Other deferred tax asset [Member]
Other deferred tax asset [Member]
Other deferred tax asset [Member]
TriQuint merger deferred tax asset [Member]
TriQuint merger deferred tax asset [Member]
TriQuint merger deferred tax asset [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Income Taxes (Textual)
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Income taxes.
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Loss carryovers
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Income tax credits
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Foreign jurisdiction exemption reduction, Dollar Amount
Income Tax Holiday, Aggregate Dollar Amount
Foreign jurisdiction exemption reduction, per share amount
Income Tax Holiday, Income Tax Benefits Per Share
Gross unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Interest and penalties expense (benefit) recognized related to uncertain tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Period gross unrecognized tax benefits may be reduced
Significant Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Is Reasonably Possible Period
Significant change in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible period.
Shareholders' Equity (Textual)
Shareholders Equity (Textual) [Abstract]
Shareholders' equity.
Shares repurchased, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Shares Acquired Average Cost Per Share
Shares Acquired Average Cost Per Share
Total cost of shares repurchased divided by the total number of shares repurchased.
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Fractional shares repurchased during the period, shares
Fractional shares repurchased during the period, shares
Fractional shares repurchased during the period, shares
Fractional shares repurchased during the period, value
Fractional shares repurchased during the period, value
Fractional shares repurchased during the period, value
Common stock reserved for future issuance
INVENTORIES
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Non-cash interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs
Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts
Investment discount amortization, net
Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments
Excess tax benefit from exercises of stock options
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Deferred income taxes
Foreign currency adjustments
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Loss on retirement of convertible subordinated notes
(Income) loss from equity investment
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Loss on impairment of intangible assets (Note 7)
Asset Impairment Charges
Loss on assets and other, net
Gain (loss) on assets and other, net
The gains (losses) included in earnings resulting from the sale or disposal of tangible or intangible assets.
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expense and other current and non-current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Income tax payable/(recoverable)
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchase of securities available-for-sale
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from maturities of securities available-for-sale
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from the sale of investments
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from the sale of business
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Purchase of intangibles
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Purchase of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Payment of debt
Excess tax benefit from exercises of stock options
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Debt issuance cost
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Repurchase of common stock, including transaction costs
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for restricted stock units
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Other financing
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the year for interest
Cash paid during the year for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Non-cash investing and financing information:
Additional Cash Flow Elements and Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Capital expenditure adjustments included in liabilities
Change in Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not Paid
Change in Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not Paid
Fair value of equity consideration related to Business Combination (Note 5)
Equity Issued in Business Combination, Fair Value Disclosure
Income before income taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Components of the income tax (provision) benefit
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of the (provision for) or benefit from income taxes to income tax(expense) or benefit computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to pre-tax income.
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Significant components of net deferred income taxes
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of gross unrecognized tax benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Revenue from significant customers
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Available-for-sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]
Amortized cost of available-for-sale investments in debt securities with contractual maturities
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Fair value of the financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]