STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Stockholders Equity And Share Based Compensation Expense [Abstract]
Common Stock Capital Share Reserved for Future Issuance under Stock Compensation Plans (in shares)	7,400,942		7,400,942
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance 2012 Inducement (in shares)	2,000,000		2,000,000
Entity recognized share-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 10,206	$ 1,806	$ 12,598	$ 4,374
Costs of sales [Member]
Entity recognized share-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Total stock-based compensation expense	340	282	712	573
Research and development [Member]
Entity recognized share-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Total stock-based compensation expense	306	511	673	1,038
Selling, general and administrative [Member]
Entity recognized share-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 9,560	$ 1,013	$ 11,213	$ 2,763