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Note 13. Sale of IP Licenses
9 Months Ended
Nov. 02, 2013
Sale Of IP Licenses [Abstract]  
Sale Of IP Licenses [Text Block]

13.          Sale of IP licenses


On September 27, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement to license specified IP block and other related technology to a customer to be used in chip designs for a fee of approximately $8.8 million. In addition, the Company agreed to provide technical support services to resolve difficulties and to answer inquiries in using the licensed technology. Pursuant to this agreement, the customer is obligated to make payments upon the attainment and acceptance of significant milestones, as set forth in the agreement. During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, the first two milestones were met, delivered and accepted by the customer resulting in $3.9 million of revenue recognition. Total additional milestone payments under the agreement are approximately $4.9 million.