2022 Notes with and without Embedded Derivative and Fair Value of Embedded Derivative (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair value of Convertible Notes:
With the embedded derivatives	$ 17,243	$ 15,925
Without the embedded derivatives	16,517	12,455
Estimated fair value of the embedded derivatives	$ 726	$ 3,470

Embedded derivative fair value of embedded derivative liability gross.

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