Balance Sheet Components - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 1.5	$ 1.2

Depreciation and amortization of property plant and equipment.

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