PENDING MERGER OF PSMC WITH DNP PHOTOMASK TECHNOLOGY TAIWAN CO., LTD. (Details) (PDMC [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Latest date at which merger is expected to be completed	May 04, 2014
Ownership percentage in PDMC (in hundredths)	50.01%
Transaction expenses relating to pending merger	$ 0.4
DNP [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Ownership percentage of noncontrolling interests (in hundredths)	49.99%

Date when the acquirer obtains control of the acquiree, in CCYY-MM-DD format.

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