Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] SiliconBlue Technologies Ltd. SiliconBlue Technologies Ltd. [Member] SiliconBlue Technologies Ltd. [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table] Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] U.S. Federal Domestic Tax Authority [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Maximum Maximum [Member] Reasonably Possible Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits by Item [Axis] Nature of Uncertainty [Axis] Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain] Significant Change 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Benefit Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net Income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Change in deferred income tax provision Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Changes in assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable, net Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accrued payroll obligations Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities Deferred income and allowances on sales to sell-through distributors Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Available-for-sale Securities Purchase of marketable securities Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Other investing activities, primarily time based software licenses Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Net share settlement upon issuance of RSUs Net share settlement upon issuance of restricted stock units Net share settlement upon issuance of restricted stock units Purchase of treasury stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Net proceeds from issuance of common stock Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate change on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Beginning cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Ending cash and cash equivalents Supplemental cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Unrealized loss related to marketable securities, net, included in Accumulated other comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Income taxes paid, net of refunds Income Taxes Paid, Net Distribution of deferred compensation from trust assets Distribution of Deferred Compensation from Trust Assets Distribution of Deferred Compensation from Trust Assets Increase in fixed assets related to asset retirement obligations Increase in Fixed Assets Related to Asset Retirement Obligation Increase in Fixed Assets Related to Asset Retirement Obligation Accrued purchases of plant and equipment Accrued Purchases of Plant and Equipment Accrued Purchases of Plant and Equipment Work in progress Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Total inventories Inventory, Net Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value, 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Financial Position [Abstract] Preferred stock, par value per share (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share 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 per share (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Short-term marketable securities Available-for-sale Securities, Current Accounts receivable, net Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Long-term marketable securities Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent Other long-term assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Intangible assets, net of amortization Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill Goodwill Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued payroll obligations Employee-related Liabilities, Current Deferred income and allowances on sales to sell-through distributors Deferred Revenue and Credits, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $.01 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized, 117,332,000 and 115,671,000 shares issued and outstanding Common Stock, Value, Outstanding Paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Accumulated other comprehensive loss 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 Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block] Schedule of Changes In Level 3 Instruments Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Legal Matters Disclosure [Abstract] Legal Matters Disclosure Legal Matters Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity Roll Forward [Table] Stockholders' Equity Roll-Forward [Table] Stockholders' Equity Roll-Forward [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common stock Common Stock [Member] Paid-in capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Accumulated deficit Accumulated Deficit during Development Stage [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program approved on Feb 27, 2013 Share Repurchase Program Three [Member] Share Repurchase Program Three [Member] Share Repurchase Program approved on Feb 27, 2014 Share Repurchase Program Four [Member] Share Repurchase Program Four [Member] Stockholders' Equity Roll Forward [Line Items] Stockholders' Equity Roll-Forward [Line Items] Stockholders' Equity Roll-Forward [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Net Income for the period Unrealized loss related to marketable securities, net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Redemption Premium Redemption Premium Translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Common stock issued in connection with the exercise of stock options, ESPP and vested RSUs (net of taxes) Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options, ESPP and RSUs Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Ending balance Stock repurchase program, authorized amount Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Shares repurchased (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Shares repurchased Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Schedule of Changes in Stockholders' Equity and Accumulated other Comprehensive Loss Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment and Geographic Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Fiscal Period Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block] Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Marketable Securities Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Exchange and Translation of Foreign Currencies Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivative Financial Instruments Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Concentration Risk Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition and Deferred Income Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Schedule of Revenue by Major Geographic Area Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Net Income (Loss) Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Net Income Shares used in basic Net Income (Loss) per share (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Dilutive effect of stock options, RSUs and ESPP shares (in shares) Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Shares used in diluted Net Income (Loss) per share (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic Net Income (Loss) per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Net Income (Loss) per share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Stock options, RSU's and ESPP shares Stock Options, Restricted Stock Units, And Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares [Member] Share Based Compensation [Member] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of EPS (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount 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] 2012 restructuring plan Restructuring Plan 2012 [Member] Restructuring Plan 2012 [Member] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring Type of Restructuring [Domain] Severance and related Employee Severance [Member] Lease termination Lease Loss Reserve [Member] Lease Loss Reserve [Member] Other Other Restructuring [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Approximate reduction in headcount Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated, Inception to Date Recorded restructuring charges - less than Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of the period Restructuring Reserve Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Cash payments Payments for Restructuring Adjustments to prior restructuring costs Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Balance at the end of the period Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] Marketable Securities Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis , Unobservable Input Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] Beginning fair value of Long-term marketable securities Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value Fair value of securities sold or redeemed Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales Ending fair value of Long-term marketable securities Unrealized gain - less than Available-for-sale Securities, Change in Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) before Taxes Schedule of Contractual Maturities of Marketable Securities Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block] Schedule of Composition of Marketable Securities Marketable Securities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Composition of Auction Rate Securities Schedule of Composition of Auction Rate Securities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Composition of Auction Rate Securities [Table Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Revenue Revenue, Net Costs and expenses: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Cost of products sold Cost of Goods and Services Sold Research and development Research and Development Expense Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense Amortization of intangible assets Business Acquisition, Acquisition Related Costs Business Acquisition, Acquisition Related Costs, Total - Including severance related to integration of employees, professional fees related to acquisition, amortization of developed technology, amortization of customer relationships, adjustment to step-up in inventory fair value at date of acquisition, and net all other (including reversal of bad debt reserve) Restructuring charges Costs and expenses 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Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Par Value Par Value Of Available For Sale Securities Par Value Of Available For Sale Securities Fair Value Deferred Income and Allowances on Sales to Sell-through Distributors Deferred Revenue, by Arrangement, Disclosure [Table Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Unrealized gain (loss) related to marketable securities, net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Less: reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in other income, net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax Translation adjustment Comprehensive Income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Rise Technology Development Limited Rise Technology Development Limited and APAC IC Layout Consultants, Inc [Member] Rise Technology Development Limited and APAC IC Layout Consultants, Inc [Member] Cash purchase price Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Acquired intangible assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles Impairment charges related to goodwill and intangible assets Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information Document Information [Table] Document Information [Table] Document Information, Document [Axis] Document Information, Document [Axis] Document [Domain] Document [Domain] Document Information [Line Items] Document Information [Line Items] 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 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Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Cost of products sold Cost of Sales [Member] Research and development Research and Development Expense [Member] Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] Total stock-based compensation Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense RSU's granted during the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Number of tranches for the options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Number of Tranches Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Number of Tranches RSU's vested during the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Minimum Minimum [Member] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Not designated as effective hedges for accounting purposes Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Foreign exchange contracts Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Sales Revenue Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Sell-Through Distributors Sell-Through Distributors [Member] Sell-Through Distributors [Member] Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Fiscal year duration (52 weeks or 53 weeks) Fiscal Year Duration Fiscal Year Duration Term of maturities of investments considered cash and cash equivalents Term of Maturities of Investments Considered Cash and Cash Equivalents Term of Maturities of Investments Considered Cash and Cash Equivalents General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract] General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract] Open foreign exchange contracts - notional amounts Derivative, Notional Amount Gain on foreign exchange contracts adjusted to fair value through earnings - less than Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Resale of product by sell-through distributors as a percentage of total revenue Concentration Risk, Percentage Deferred Revenue and Credits [Abstract] Deferred Revenue and Credits [Abstract] Inventory valued at published list price and held by sell-through distributors with right of return Deferred Income And Allowances On Sales To Sell-Through Distributors, Inventory Valued At Published List Price And Held By Sell-Through Distributors With Right Of Return Deferred Income And Allowances On Sales To Sell-Through Distributors, Inventory Valued At Published List Price And Held By Sell-Through Distributors With Right Of Return Allowance for distributor advances Deferred Income And Allowances On Sales To Sell-Through Distributors, Allowance For Distributor Advances Deferred Income And Allowances On Sales To Sell-Through Distributors, Allowance For Distributor Advances Deferred cost of sales related to inventory held by sell-through distributors Deferred Income And Allowances On Sales To Sell-Through Distributors, Deferred Cost Of Sales On Inventory Held By Sell-Through Distributors Deferred Income And Allowances On Sales To Sell-Through Distributors, Deferred Cost Of Sales On Inventory Held By Sell-Through Distributors Total Deferred income and allowances on sales to sell-through distributors Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Developed technology Developed Technology Rights [Member] Customer relationships Customer Relationships [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years) Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Intangible assets, net of amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Amortization of acquired intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Expected acquired intangible assets amortization expense, 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year Expected acquired intangible assets amortization expense, 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Expected acquired intangible assets amortization expense, 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Expected acquired intangible assets amortization expense, 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Expected acquired intangible assets amortization expense, 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Marketable Securities [Abstract] Corporate and government bonds and notes and commercial paper Corporate and Government Bonds and Notes and Commercial Paper [Member] Corporate and Government Bonds and Notes and Commercial Paper [Member] Maturities of less than five years Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities of Less Than Five Years, Fair Value Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities of Less Than Five Years, Fair Value Maturities of more than ten years Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value Total marketable securities