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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Sales price for facility $ 5.8affx_GrossProceedsfromSaleofProductiveAssets  
Commissions and closing costs on sale of long-lived assets held for sale 0.3affx_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCommissionsandClosingCostsonSale  
Cash proceeds from sale of facility $ 5.5us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets  
Equipment and furniture [Member] | Minimum [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful life   3 years
Equipment and furniture [Member] | Maximum [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful life   7 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful life   3 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful life   15 years