Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 83,308	$ 74,738
Short-term investments	59,694	34,497
Accounts receivable, less allowances: 2011 - $1,807; 2010 - $3,925	29,411	34,131
Inventories	37,743	36,709
Income taxes receivable	827	6,547
Deferred income taxes	25,053	25,022
Other current assets	2,046	2,718
Total current assets	238,082	214,362
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS	9,097	12,166
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET	61,853	64,517
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	8,214	9,740
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	64	255
OTHER ASSETS	1,429	1,413
TOTAL	318,739	302,453
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	16,329	19,672
Deferred income on shipments to distributors	36,414	38,646
Current portion of long-term debt	0	2,857
Other current liabilities	10,626	11,973
Total current liabilities	63,369	73,148
LONG-TERM INCOME TAXES PAYABLE	5,821	5,664
Total liabilities	69,190	78,812
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 13)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, no par value - authorized: 5,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: none
Common stock, no par value - authorized: 250,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 2011- 61,742,146 shares; 2010- 61,604,160 shares	5,820	2,401
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(873)	(1,212)
Retained earnings	244,602	222,452
Total shareholders' equity	249,549	223,641
TOTAL	$ 318,739	$ 302,453