Note 6 - Stockholder's Equity (Details) - Stock Based Compensation Plan Expenses (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Note 6 - Stockholder's Equity (Details) - Stock Based Compensation Plan Expenses [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$ 2,800		$ 2,900
Tax benefit			(187)	(114)
Total		20,701	18,465	13,012
Cost of Sales [Member]
Note 6 - Stockholder's Equity (Details) - Stock Based Compensation Plan Expenses [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense		631	510	312
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Note 6 - Stockholder's Equity (Details) - Stock Based Compensation Plan Expenses [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense		6,219	6,922	5,909
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Note 6 - Stockholder's Equity (Details) - Stock Based Compensation Plan Expenses [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense		$ 13,851	$ 11,220	$ 6,905