Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
UNITED STATES
UNITED STATES
International [Member]
International [Member]
International [Member]
ISRAEL
ISRAEL
FRANCE
FRANCE
All countries except United States, Israel and France [Member] [Member]
All countries except United States, Israel and France [Member] [Member]
All countries except United States, Israel and France [Member] [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues:
Summary Of Revenue By Net Geographic Region [Abstract]
Summary of revenue by net geographic region.
Revenue, Net
Revenue, Net
Property and equipment, net:
Summary Of Property And Equipment [Abstract]
Summary of property and equipment.
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Forward Contracts [Member]
Forward Contracts [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability, Securities Sold under Agreements to Resell, Securities Loaned, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities
Derivative Liability, Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Securities Loaned, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual
Accrual for current period warranties
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued
Balance assumed from TVN acquisition
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition
Changes in liability related to pre-existing warranties
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) for Preexisting Warranties
Warranty costs incurred
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Balance at end of period
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassifications
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restricted Cash and Deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Short-Term Investments
Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments in Equity Securities
Cost Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Variable Interest Entity
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentrations of Credit Risk/Major Customers/Supplier Concentration
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Multiple Element Arrangements
Revenue Recognition, Multiple-deliverable Arrangements, Description [Policy Text Block]
Software
Revenue Recognition, Software [Policy Text Block]
Solution Sales
Solution Sales Policy [Text Block]
Solution Sales.
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Capitalized Software Development Costs
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Acquisitions
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Charges
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Warranty
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Expenses
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-based Compensation Expense
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pension Plan
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Sales Taxes
Sales Taxes [Policy Text Block]
Sales Taxes [Policy Text Block]
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Business Acquisition ProForma Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted
Business Acquisition ProForma Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted
Business Acquisition ProForma Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Loans Backed By French Research And Development Tax Credit Receivables [Member]
Loans Backed By French Research And Development Tax Credit Receivables [Member]
Loans Backed By French Research And Development Tax Credit Receivables[Member]
Loans Backed By French Government Agencies for R&D Innovation Projects [Member]
Loans Backed By French Government Agencies for R&D Innovation Projects [Member]
Loans Backed By French Government Agencies for R&D Innovation Projects [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
TVN [Member]
TVN [Member]
TVN [Member]
Long-term Debt [Member]
Long-term Debt [Member]
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Privately Negotiated Transactions [Member]
Privately Negotiated Transactions [Member]
Privately Negotiated Transactions [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]
Standby letters of credit [Member]
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
BPI France [Member]
BPI France [Member]
BPI France [Member]
JPMorgan Chase [Member]
JPMorgan Chase [Member]
JPMorgan Chase [Member]
Debt Conversion Description [Axis]
Debt Conversion Description [Axis]
Debt Conversion, Name [Domain]
Debt Conversion, Name [Domain]
Stock price greater or equal 130 percent of Note Conversion Price [Member]
Stock price greater or equal 130 percent of Note Conversion Price [Member]
Stock price greater or equal 130 percent of Note Conversion Price [Member]
Note price less than 98 percent of stock price times conversion rate [Member]
Note price less than 98 percent of stock price times conversion rate [Member]
Note price less than 98 percent of stock price times conversion rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Issuance Cost
Debt Issuance Cost, Gross, Noncurrent
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Proceeds from convertible debt
Proceeds from Convertible Debt
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Percentage Of Principal Amount Of Convertible Notes Is Equal To Repurchase Price
Percentage Of Principal Amount Of Convertible Notes Is Equal To Repurchase Price
Percentage Of Principal Amount Of Convertible Notes Is Equal To Repurchase Price
Debt Instrument Convertible Allocated Amount of Equity Component
Debt Instrument Convertible Allocated Amount of Equity Component
Debt Instrument Convertible Allocated Amount of Equity Component
Debt Instrument Convertible Equity Component Issuance Cost
Debt Instrument Convertible Equity Component Issuance Cost
Debt Instrument Convertible Equity Component Issuance Cost
Other Loans Payable
Other Loans Payable
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Loans Payable to Bank
Loans Payable to Bank
Income Taxes Receivable
Income Taxes Receivable
Adjusted EURIBOR Rate, Term
Adjusted EURIBOR Rate, Term
Adjusted EURIBOR Rate, Term
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Mobility rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation - Mobility Rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation - Mobility Rate
Salary progression rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net loss
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses), net arising during the period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax
Losses (gains) reclassified into earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before tax, Cash Flow Hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax
Unrealized losses, net arising during the period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax
Losses reclassified into earnings
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Write-down of Securities, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Tax
Adjustment to pension benefit plan
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax
Other comprehensive loss before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Total comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Secured Debt
Secured Debt
Capital Lease Obligations
Capital Lease Obligations
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Assumed Employee Equity Plans [Member]
Assumed Employee Equity Plans [Member]
Assumed Employee Equity Plans
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Voluntary Departure Plan, Liability
Postemployment Benefits Liability
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Severance [Member]
Employee Severance And Benefit Arrangements [Member]
Employee Severance And Benefit Arrangements [Member]
Impairment of Leasehold Improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Obsolete Inventories
Inventory Valuation and Obsolescence [Member]
Termination of a Research and Development Project
Contract Termination [Member]
Excess Facilities [Member]
Excess Facilities [Member]
Excess facilities.
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Harmonic 2013 Restructuring [Member]
Harmonic Two Thousand And Thirteen Restructuring [Member]
Harmonic Two Thousand And Thirteen Restructuring [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges
Business Exit Costs
Adjustments to restructuring provisions
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Payments for Restructuring
Payments for Restructuring
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Reserve
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
TVN Voluntary Departure Plan [Member]
TVN Voluntary Departure Plan [Member]
TVN Voluntary Departure Plan [Member]
Harmonic 2016 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Harmonic 2016 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Harmonic 2016 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Eligible Item or Group for Fair Value Option [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Cash equivalents [Member]
Cash Equivalents [Member]
Short-term investments [Member]
Short-term Investments [Member]
Cost-method Investments [Member]
Cost-method Investments [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Money market funds [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
US Treasury Bond Securities [Member]
US Treasury Bond Securities [Member]
Corporate bonds [Member]
Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
Commercial paper [Member]
Commercial Paper [Member]
Bank Time Deposits [Member]
Bank Time Deposits [Member]
Foreign exchange forward contracts [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured and recorded at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Restricted cash (3)
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current
Total liabilities measured and recorded at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Accrued TVN VDP, current (1)
Postemployment Benefits Liability, Current
Accrued TVN VDP, long-term (1)
Postemployment Benefits Liability, Noncurrent
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Nonrecurring
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Summary of Revenue by Product Type
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Summary of Revenue, Property and Equipment, Net by Geographic Region
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued employee compensation and related expenses
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued warranty
Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Customer deposits
Customer Deposits, Current
Contingent inventory reserves
Contingent Inventory Reserves
contingent inventory reserves
Accrued royalty payments
Accrued Royalties, Current
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Facility Closing [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
Reclassification of deferred rent
Straight Line Rent
Cash payments
Foreign exchange loss
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment
Restructuring reserve
Less: current portion (4)
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Long-term portion (4)
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Principal amount
Less: Debt discount, net of amortization
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Less: Debt issuance costs, net of amortization
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Carrying amount
Convertible Debt, Noncurrent
Remaining amortization period (years)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period
Effective interest rate on liability component
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Value of conversion option
Less: Equity issuance costs
Carrying amount
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
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]
Cost of revenue [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Operating expense [Member]
Operating Expense [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense for identified intangibles
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Table]
Other Expense [Member]
Other Expense [Member]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Vislink plc [Member]
Vislink plc [Member]
Vislink plc [Member]
VJU Gmbh [Member]
VJU Gmbh [Member]
VJU Gmbh [Member]
EDC [Member]
EDC [Member]
EDC [Member]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Cost Method Investments, Original Cost
Cost Method Investments, Original Cost
Cost-method Investments, Other than Temporary Impairment
Cost-method Investments, Other than Temporary Impairment
Stock Price Decrease, Percentage
Stock Price Decrease, Percentage
Stock Price Decrease, Percentage
Stock Price Increase, Percentage
Stock Price Increase, Percentage
Stock Price Increase, Percentage
Prepayment for Future Software License Purchases
Other Prepaid Expense, Current
Cost Method Investments, Carrying Value
Cost Method Investments
Unrealized (Loss) on Cost Method Investments,
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Period Stock Price Below Cost
Period Stock Price Below Cost
Period Stock Price Below Cost
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Summary of Short-Term Investments
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]
Maturities of Short-Term Investments
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table 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 loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Amortization of intangibles
Depreciation
Depreciation
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Amortization of discount on convertible debt
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Provision for non-cash warrant
Provision for non-cash warrant
Provision for non-cash warrant
Restructuring, asset impairment and (gain) loss on retirement of fixed assets
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Loss on impairment of long-term investment
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net
Gain on pension curtailment
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Provision for doubtful accounts, returns and discounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Provision for excess and obsolete inventories
Inventory Write-down
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Other non-cash adjustments, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
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
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Deferred revenues
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Accrued and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
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]
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Purchases of investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Proceeds from maturities of investments
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Short-term Investments
Proceeds from sales of investments
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Purchases of long-term investments
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates
Restricted cash
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Payment of convertible debt issuance cost
Proceeds from other debts and capital leases
Proceeds from Long-term Capital Lease Obligations
Repayment of other debts and capital leases
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations
Proceeds from common stock issued to employees
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Payment of tax withholding obligations related to net share settlements of restricted stock units
Restricted Stock, Value, Shares Issued Net of Tax Withholdings
Payments for repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income tax payments (refunds), net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Interest payments, net
Interest Paid
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Debt issuance costs incurred but not yet paid
Debt Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction
Derivative [Table]
Energy [Axis]
Energy [Axis]
Energy [Domain]
Energy [Domain]
Position [Axis]
Position [Axis]
Position [Domain]
Position [Domain]
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Gain and Losses Reported in Statement of Operations
Schedule of Derivatives Instruments Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts - Balance Sheet
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block]
Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Acquired from TVN acquisition
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Actuarial losses
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Curtailment
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Current portion (presented under “Accrued and other current liabilities”)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Liabilities, Current
Long-term portion (presented under “Other non-current liabilities”)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
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]
Other Pension Plan [Member]
Other Pension Plan [Member]
Other Pension Plan, Postretirement or Supplemental Plans [Member]
Other Pension Plan, Postretirement or Supplemental Plans [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Net Revenue [Member]
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Comcast [Member]
Comcast [Member]
Comcast [Member]
Software [Member]
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Internal Use Software [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Axis]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Name [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents maximum maturity
Cash And Cash Equivalent Maximum Maturity
Cash And Cash Equivalent Maximum Maturity
Restricted Cash and Investments
Restricted Cash and Investments
Number of significant customers for accounts receivable
Number Of Customer Accounting For More Than Ten Percent Of Accounts Receivable
Number Of Customer Accounting For More Than Ten Percent Of Accounts Receivable
Entity-wide revenue, major customer, revenue or accounts receivable percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Number Of Customers Accounting For More Than Ten Percent Of Revenue Other Than Comcast
Number Of Customers Accounting For More Than Ten Percent Of Revenue Other Than Comcast
Number Of Customers Accounting For More Than Ten Percent Of Revenue Other Than Comcast
Revenue recognition period, associated with service and maintenance agreement
Revenue Recognition Period
General revenue recognition period associated with service and maintenance agreements.
Percentage of revenue recognized upon completion contract method
Percentage Of Revenue Recognized Upon Completion Contract Method
Percentage of revenue recognized upon completion contract method.
Property, plant and equipment estimated useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, plant and equipment leasehold improvements useful lives
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives
Number of reporting units
Number of Reporting Units
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Capitalized Computer Software, Impairments
Capitalized Computer Software, Impairments
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Derivative, Term of Contract
Derivative, Term of Contract
LIBOR, Advances, Maturity Period, Variable Rate
Federal Home Loan Bank, Advances, Maturity Period, Variable Rate
Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Research and Development Expense
Research and Development Expense
Reimbursements of Engineering Spending
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others, Compensation Earned
R&D Tax Credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Amount
Advertising expense
Advertising Expense
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Annual Service and Interest Costs at Fair Value, Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value, Weighted Average Life
Servicing Assets and Servicing Liabilities at Fair Value, Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value, Weighted Average Life
Net Accumulated Gain or Loss as a Percentage of Projected Plan Benefit Obligation
Net Accumulated Gain or Loss as a Percentage of Projected Plan Benefit Obligation
Net Accumulated Gain or Loss as a Percentage of Projected Plan Benefit Obligation
More Likely Than Not Threshold Recognition of Uncertain Tax Position
More Likely Than Not Threshold Recognition of Uncertain Tax Position
More Likely Than Not Threshold Recognition of Uncertain Tax Position
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic and diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic and Diluted
Basic and diluted
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Basic net income (loss) per share from:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net income (loss) per share - basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net loss per share:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net income (loss) per share - diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss), diluted (usd per share)
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling General And Administrative Expense [Member]
Selling General And Administrative Expense [Member]
Selling, general and administrative expense.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total employee stock-based compensation recognized in income (loss) from continuing operations
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current, Total
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Harmonic Two Thousand And Sixteen Restructuring [Member]
Harmonic Two Thousand And Sixteen Restructuring [Member]
Harmonic Two Thousand And Sixteen Restructuring [Member]
Harmonic 2015 Restructuring [Member]
Harmonic Two Thousand And Fifteen Restructuring [Member]
Harmonic Two Thousand And Fifteen Restructuring [Member]
Schedule of Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Restructuring estimated future payments by years
Restructuring estimated future payments by years [Table Text Block]
Restructuring estimated future payments by years [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Credit Facilities
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Cost Method Investments
Schedule of Cost Method Investments [Table 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]
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Euro Zone AA Rated [Member]
Euro Zone AA Rated [Member]
Euro Zone AA Rated [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
1995 Stock Plan [Member]
Stock Plan 1995 [Member]
Stock Plan 1995.
2002 Director Plan [Member]
Director Option Plans 2002 [Member]
Director option plans 2002.
Assumed Omneon Stock Options [Member]
Omneon Stock Option Plan [Member]
Omneon stock option plan.
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Options and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Options And Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Options and Restricted Stock Units.
Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Stock [Member]
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Domain]
Award Date [Domain]
Prior To February 2006 [Member]
Granted Prior To February 2006 [Member]
Granted Prior To February 2006 [Member]
Subsequent Grants [Member]
Subsequent Grants [Member]
Subsequent Grants [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Discount Percentage On Purchase Of Stock
Discount Percentage On Purchase Of Stock
Discount percentage on purchase of stock.
Debt Instrument, Term
Debt Instrument, Term
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Other Payments to Acquire Businesses
Other Payments to Acquire Businesses
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions
Business Combination Assumed Equity Benefit Plan
Business Combination Assumed Equity Benefit Plan
Business Combination Assumed Equity Benefit Plan
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Weighted-average fair value per share of option granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Fair value of options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, 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
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Total realized tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Price at which stock options or ESPP may be granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent
Value Of Stock Purchase Right Percentage Of Put Option
Value Of Stock Purchase Right Percentage Of Put Option
value of stock purchase right percentage of put option.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Expiration period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
ESPP Employee Percentage of Payroll Deductions, Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Minimum Employee Subscription Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Minimum Employee Subscription Rate
ESPP Employee Percentage of Payroll Deductions, Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate
Common stock reserved for issuance
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Shares available for grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Reduced the number of shares reserved for every unit granted
Reduced Number Of Shares Reserved For Every Unit Granted
Reduced the number of shares reserved for every unit granted.
Increased number of shares reserved for every unit forfeited
Increased Number Of Shares Reserved For Every Unit Forfeited
Increased number of shares reserved for every unit forfeited.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Additional shares authorized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized
Common stock issued under the 2002 ESPP
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Stock contributions value under 2002 ESPP
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Total number of shares issued under plan
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Company discretionary employee match
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match
Employer contributions made
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Number of employees applied for VDP
Number of employees applied for VDP
Number of employees applied for VDP
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Certain Balance Sheet Components
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Avid Technology Inc. [Member]
Avid Technology Inc. [Member]
Avid Technology Inc. [Member]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Media grid [Member]
Media grid [Member]
Media grid [Member]
Spectrum [Member]
Spectrum [Member]
Spectrum [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Axis]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Domain]
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member]
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Major Property Class [Axis]
Major Property Class [Domain]
Major Property Class [Domain]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Indemnification [Member]
Indemnification Agreement [Member]
Other Commitments [Axis]
Other Commitments [Axis]
Other Commitments [Domain]
Other Commitments [Domain]
Guarantee Obligations [Member]
Guarantee Obligations [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Lease Expiration Date
Lease Expiration Date
Operating leases, rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Maximum amount of potential future payments under the company's financial guarantees
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Guarantees which major related to rent
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
Accrual for indemnification provisions
Loss Contingency Accrual
Royalty expenses
Royalty Expense
Non-cancelable purchase commitments
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed
Infringements of number of patents held
Number Of Patent Infringements
Number of Patent Infringements.
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Axis]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Class of Warrant or Right [Domain]
Comcast Product Supply Agreement [Member]
Comcast Product Supply Agreement [Member]
Comcast Product Supply Agreement [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Research Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Research Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds
Income Taxes Receivable, Noncurrent
Income Taxes Receivable, Noncurrent
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Warrants and Rights Outstanding
Warrants and Rights Outstanding
Prepaid Warrants Incentive
Prepaid Warrants Incentive
Prepaid Warrants Incentive
Prepaid Customer Incentive
Prepaid Customer Incentive
Prepaid Customer Incentive
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Video [Member]
Video [Member]
Video [Member]
Cable Edge [Member]
Cable Edge [Member]
Cable Edge [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Share Price
Share Price
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Intangibles, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Intangibles
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Numerators and Denominators of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share Computations
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Cost-method Investments
Cost-method Investments, Description [Text Block]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability at Fair Value
Derivative Asset, Current
Derivative Asset, Current
Derivative Liability, Current
Derivative Liability, Current
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total minimum payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Cost of Goods, Product Line [Member]
Cost of Goods, Product Line [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value
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
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Increase in balance related to tax positions taken during current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Decrease in balance as a result of a lapse of the applicable statues of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Increase in balance related to tax positions taken during prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Decrease in balance related to tax positions taken during prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Balance at end of period
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]
Warrant [Member]
Warrant [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 Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Product cost of revenue
Production Related Impairments or Charges
Operating expenses - Restructuring and related Charges
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring and Related Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
Restructuring and Excess Facilities
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Identified Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Valuation Allowance, Stock-based Compensation [Member]
Valuation Allowance, Stock-based Compensation [Member]
Valuation Allowance, Stock-based Compensation [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Israel Tax Authority [Member]
Israel Tax Authority [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Expenses
Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Expenses
Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Expenses
Restructuring and Related Cost
Gross Margin Percentage
Gross Margin Percentage
Gross Margin Percentage
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances and Deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances and Deposits
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Asset Addition
Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Asset Addition
Valuation allowance deferred tax asset additions.
Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Asset Deductions
Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Asset Deductions
Valuation allowance deferred tax asset deductions.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Balance at Beginning of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charges to Revenue
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Other Accounts
Charges (Credits) to Expense
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense
Additions to (Deductions from) Reserves
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at End of Period
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Legal Proceedings
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Less than one year
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value
Due in 1 - 2 years
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities After One Through Two Years Fair Value
Available for sale securities debt maturities after one through two years fair value.
Total short-term investments, Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Short-Term Investments
Investment [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
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]
Amortized 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
Total short-term investments, Estimated Fair Value
Termination of an information technology (IT) project
Fixed Asset Impairment [Member]
Fixed Asset Impairment [Member]
Severance and benefits
Termination of a research and development project
Other charges
Beginning Balance
Business Exit Costs
Non-cash write-offs
Ending Balance
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
UNITED STATES
Non-US [Member]
Customer concentration risk ten percent or more of net revenue [Member]
Customer concentration risk ten percent or more of net revenue [Member]
Customer concentration risk 10% or more of net revenue [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Number Of Countries Accounting For More Than Ten Percent of Non United States Revenue
Number Of Countries Accounting For More Than Ten Percent of Non United States Revenue
Number Of Countries Accounting For More Than Ten Percent of Non United States Revenue
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Number Of Customers Accounting For More Than Ten Percent of Revenue
Number Of Customers Accounting For More Than Ten Percent of Revenue
Number Of Customers Accounting For More Than Ten Percent of Revenue
Developed core technology [Member]
Developed Core Technology [Member]
Developed core technology.
Customer relationships/contracts [Member]
Customer Relationships Contracts [Member]
Customer relationships/contracts.
Trademarks and tradenames [Member]
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Maintenance agreements and related relationships [Member]
Maintenance Agreements And Related Relationships [Member]
Maintenance agreements and related relationships.
Order or Production Backlog [Member]
Order or Production Backlog [Member]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Total future amortization expense
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Software Development [Member]
Software Development [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Accounts Receivable
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Business combination acquisition and integration cost
business combination acquisition and integration cost table text [Table Text Block]
business combination acquisition and integration cost table text [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Product
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Service
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Total net revenue
Product
Cost of Goods Sold
Service
Cost of Services
Total cost of revenue
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Total gross profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Research and development
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Amortization of intangibles
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Operating Expense
Aggregate amount of intangible asset amortization recognized as operating expense (excluding intangible asset amortization recognized as cost of sales) during the period.
Restructuring and related charges
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Loss from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest (expense) income, net
Investment Income, Net
Other expense, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Loss on impairment of long-term investment
Loss before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net loss
Shares used in per share calculations:
Contractual interest expense
Interest Expense, Debt, Excluding Amortization
Amortization of Debt Discount
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)
Amortization of debt issuance costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Total interest expense recognized
Interest Expense, Debt
Summary of Company's Stock Option and Restricted Stock Unit Activity
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Stock Option And Restricted Stock Unit Activity Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure for schedule of share-based compensation arrangement by stock option and restricted stock unit activity.
Summary of Stock Options Outstanding
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of Restricted Stock Units Outstanding
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Pension Obligations Assumptions Used
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Valuation Assumptions for Stock Options
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
San Jose CA Excess Facility [Member]
San Jose CA Excess Facility [Member]
San Jose CA Excess Facility [Member]
Paris France Excess Facility [Member]
Paris France Excess Facility [Member]
Paris France Excess Facility [Member]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Anticipated Synergies from Restructuring Exit Plan
Anticipated Synergies from Restructuring Exit Plan
Anticipated Synergies from Restructuring Exit Plan
Voluntary Departure Plan Anticipated Cost
Voluntary Departure Plan Anticipated Cost
Voluntary Departure Plan Anticipated Cost
Voluntary Departure Plan Benefit Obligation Term
Voluntary Departure Plan Benefit Obligation Term
Voluntary Departure Plan Benefit Obligation Term
Fair value of TVN VDP at inception
Accrued Voluntary Departure Plan, Current
Accrued Voluntary Departure Plan, Current
Number of employees required to work beyond minimum statutory notice period under VDP
Number of employees required to work beyond minimum statutory notice period under VDP
Number of employees required to work beyond minimum statutory notice period under VDP
Payments of Voluntary Plan Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Deferred Rent Credit
Deferred Rent Credit
Deferred tax assets:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Reserves and accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Net operating loss carryovers
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Research and development credit carryovers
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Research
Deferred stock-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment
Other tax credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Other
Gross deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Gross deferred tax assets after valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Finite-Lived Assets
Convertible notes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Financing Arrangements
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Gross deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other debts and capital lease obligations, current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Accrued and other current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Convertible notes, long-term
Other debts and capital lease obligations, long-term
Income taxes payable, long-term
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 150,000 shares authorized; 78,456 and 76,015 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Deferred revenue, long-term
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Pension, long-term
Deferred rent, long-term
Accrued Rent, Noncurrent
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Available-for-sale securities in material unrealized loss position
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions, Less than One Year
Stock Options Outstanding [Member]
Number of Shares, Vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years), Vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Number of Shares, Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years), Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Summary of Quarterly Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Benefit from for income taxes at U.S. Federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
State taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Differential in rates on foreign earnings
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Non-deductible amortization expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Amount
Change in valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Change in liabilities for uncertain tax positions
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount
Non-deductible stock-based compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost, Amount
Research and development tax credits
Non-deductible meals and entertainment
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Meals and Entertainment, Amount
Non-deductible acquisition cost
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Amount
Adjustments related to tax positions taken during prior years
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
Adjustments made under intercompany transactions
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Adjustments Made Under Intercompany Transactions
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Adjustments Made Under Intercompany Transactions
Withholding tax
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Withholding Tax
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Withholding Tax
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Total provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Year 2010 [Member]
Tax Year 2010 [Member]
Tax Year 2008 to 2012 [Member] [Member]
Tax Year 2008 to 2012 [Member] [Member]
Tax Year 2008 to 2012 [Member] [Member]
Tax Year 2011 [Member]
Tax Year 2011 [Member]
Tax Year 2012 [Member]
Tax Year 2012 [Member]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Federal NOL Carryback and R&D Credits [Member]
Federal NOL Carryback and R&D Credits [Member]
Federal NOL Carryback and R&D Credits [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
California Franchise Tax Board [Member]
California Franchise Tax Board [Member]
State [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Foreign [Member]
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Federal [Member]
Federal AMT [Member]
Federal Jurisdiction [Member]
Federal Jurisdiction [Member]
Switzerland [Member]
Switzerland [Member]
Switzerland [Member]
Net Operating Loss due to Stock Options [Member]
Net Operating Loss due to Stock Options [Member]
Net Operating Loss due to Stock Options [Member]
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
World Consolidated Loss Before Tax
Income Tax Benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Decrease in balance as a result of a lapse of the applicable statues of limitations
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration date
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date
Tax credit carryovers
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Year that federal tax credits expire
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Date
Tax credit expiration
Tax Credit Carryforwards Expiration Date 1
Tax Credit Carryforwards Expiration Date 1
Gross unrecognized tax benefits including interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Accrued potential interest related to unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Cumulative Undistributed Earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries intended to be indefinitely reinvested
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Tax savings due to reduction in tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Holiday, Amount
Increase in diluted earnings per share
Income Tax Holiday, Income Tax Benefits Per Share
Benefits from a tax ruling
Income Tax Holiday, Description
Additional period for renewal for investment and employment in foreign country
Income Tax Holiday, Termination Date
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [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]
Net revenue, total
Operating Expenses
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Operating Income (Loss)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
International
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Class of Warrant or Right [Table]
Class of Warrant or Right [Table]
Comcast Milestones Achievement [Member]
Comcast Milestones Achievement [Member]
Comcast Milestones Achievement [Member]
Comcast Exceeding Specified Cumulative Purchase Volume [Member]
Comcast Exceeding Specified Cumulative Purchase Volume [Member]
Comcast Exceeding Specified Cumulative Purchase Volume [Member]
Comcast Specified Tranches [Member]
Comcast Specified Tranches [Member]
Comcast Specified Tranches [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding
Class of Warrant or Right, Unissued
Class of Warrant or Right, Unissued
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2017
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Balance
Balance, Shares
Shares, Issued
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Issuance of Common Stock under option, stock award and purchase plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of Common Stock under option, stock award and purchase plans, Shares
Repurchase of Common Stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Repurchase of Common Stock, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net
Conversion feature of convertible notes due 2020
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt
Issuance of warrant
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Warrant Issued
Balance
Balance, Shares
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Restricted Stock Units Outstanding [Member]
Shares Available for Grant, Beginning balance
Shares Available for Grant, Authorized
Number of Shares, Granted, Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Other than Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Other than Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Number of Shares, Forfeited or Canceled, Options and Other than Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Other than Options Forfeited, Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Other than Options Forfeited, Number of Shares
Shares Available for Grant, Ending balance
Number of Shares, Beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Number of Shares, Authorized
Number of Shares, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Number of Shares, Options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Number of Shares, Forfeited or cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Number of Shares, Ending balance
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning balance
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited or cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending balance
Number of Units, Beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Number of Units, Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Number of Units, Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Exercised
Number of Units, Shares released
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Number of Units, Forfeited or cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Number of Units, Ending balance
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Shares released
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited or cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance
Potential Common Shares Upon Notes Conversion If Only Settled In Shares
Potential Common Shares Upon Notes Conversion If Only Settled In Shares
Potential Common Shares Upon Notes Conversion If Only Settled In Shares
Valuation Allowance [Abstract]
Valuation Allowance [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period
Additions
Deductions
Balance at end of period
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Summary of Identified Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Purchased Intangibles Amortization Expense Allocation
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Estimated Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Other Non-current Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Fair Value Adjustment To Deferred Revenue [Member]
Fair Value Adjustment To Deferred Revenue [Member]
Fair Value Adjustment To Deferred Revenue [Member]
In Process Research and Development [Member]
In Process Research and Development [Member]
TVN's 2015 backlog [Member]
TVN's 2015 backlog [Member]
TVN's 2015 backlog [Member]
Total purchase consideration
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current
Purchase Consideration Remain in Escrow
Purchase Consideration Remain in Escrow
Purchase Consideration Remain in Escrow
Purchase Consideration Escrow Period
Purchase Consideration Escrow Period
Purchase Consideration Escrow Period
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Expected Project Completion Period
Expected Project Completion Period
Expected Project Completion Period
Revenues
Revenues
Restructuring Charges
Deferred cost of revenue
Amount of Deferred Costs Related to Long-term Contracts
French R&D tax credits receivables (1)
Prepaid maintenance, royalty, rent, property taxes and value added tax
Prepaid Maintenance, Royalty Rent and Property Taxes
Prepaid Maintenance, Royalty Rent and Property Taxes
Prepaid customer incentive (2)
Prepaid inventories to contract manufacturer (4)
Prepaid Supplies
Other
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Current
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2022 - 2026
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments
Selected Quarterly Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion
Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion
(Losses) in AOCI on derivatives (effective portion)
Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion
Gains reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion
Derivative Instruments, Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion
Derivative Instruments, Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion
(Losses) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing
Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing
Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing
Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing
Gain (loss) recorded in other expense, net
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Total
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities
Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowances
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Summary of Activity in Allowances for Doubtful Accounts, Returns and Discounts
Summary Of Activity In Allowances For Doubtful Accounts Returns And Discounts [Table Text Block]
Summary of activity in allowances for doubtful accounts, returns and discounts.
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Open Market Transaction [Member]
Open Market Transaction [Member]
open market transaction [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock authorized
Stockholder rights plan term, period
Authorized stock repurchase value
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Common stock repurchased and retired, shares
Common stock repurchased and retired, per shares value
Stock Repurchased And Retired During Period Shares Average Cost Per Share
Stock Repurchased And Retired During Period Shares Average Cost Per Share
Common stock repurchased and retired, aggregate value
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Capital Lease Obligations 2017
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Other Debt Obligations 2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Capital Lease Obligations 2018
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
Other Debt Obligations 2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Capital Lease Obligations 2019
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
Other Debt Obligations 2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Capital Lease Obligations 2020
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
Other Debt Obligations 2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Capital Lease Obligations 2021
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Other Debt Obligations 2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Capital Lease Obligations Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Other Debt Obligations Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Capital Lease Obligations Total
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Table]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Table]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
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 current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Property and equipment, net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
French R&D tax credit receivables (1)
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed R&D Tax Credit Receivables, Current And Noncurrent, Combined
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed R&D Tax Credit Receivables, Current And Noncurrent, Combined
Other long-term assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Total assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Other debts and capital lease obligations, current
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Accounts payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Deferred revenue
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue
Accrued and other current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other
Other debts and capital lease obligations, long-term
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Other non-current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Long [Member]
Long [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Derivative Asset, Outstanding
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
Net Unrealized Losses from Cash Flow Hedges to be reclassified to earnings within next twelve months
Compensating Balance, Amount
Compensating Balance, Amount
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Provision
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Provision for Income Taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Provision for Income Taxes
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Activities Related to Valuation Allowance
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Activities Related to Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Summary of Positions for which Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table Text Block]
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
International
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
International
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Balance at beginning of period
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Balance at end of period
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value Based on Three-Tier Fair Value Hierarchy
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Warrants Disclosure [Text Block]
Warrants Disclosure [Text Block]
Warrants Disclosure [Text Block]
Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Noncancelable Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Summary of Warranty Accrual Included in Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Number of Shares Underlying Restricted Stock Units, Vested and expected to vest
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Other Than Options Vested And Expected To Vest Outstanding Number
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Other Than Options Vested And Expected To Vest Outstanding Number
Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Period (Years), Vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Aggregate Fair Value, Vested and expected to vest
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period And Expected To Vest Total Fair Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period And Expected To Vest Total Fair Value
Expected term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Convertible Interest Expense Recognized
Convertible Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
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
Service-related spares
Inventory, Supplies, Net of Reserves
Inventories
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Short [Member]
Short [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Purchase
Sell
Derivative Liability, Notional Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Gain (loss) on investments, net of taxes (1)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Loss on cash flow hedges (1)
Actuarial loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss