Cascade Microtech (CSCD) 10-Q 5 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Trading Symbol	'CSCD	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CASCADE MICROTECH INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000864559	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Smaller Reporting Company	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	16,371,498

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$29,717	$17,172
Short-term marketable securities	1,703	4,278
Restricted cash	'	1,082
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $228 and $269	22,332	26,520
Inventories	26,215	24,884
Prepaid expenses and other	2,262	2,147
Deferred income taxes	4,961	2,268
Total Current Assets	87,190	78,351
Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation of $28,296 and $27,730	7,537	6,403
Goodwill	13,309	14,471
Purchased intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $7,235 and $5,228	13,658	16,937
Deferred income taxes	1,553	1,235
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $4,494 and $4,349	1,191	1,114
Total Assets	124,438	118,511
Current Liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	7,259	7,229
Deferred revenue	2,316	2,555
Accrued liabilities	10,279	8,859
Total Current Liabilities	19,854	18,643
Deferred revenue	309	548
Other long-term liabilities	1,845	2,119
Total Liabilities	22,008	21,310
Shareholders' Equity:	'	'
Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 100,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 16,377 and 16,218	164	162
Additional paid-in capital	109,649	107,908
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-2,023	118
Accumulated deficit	-5,360	-10,987
Total Shareholders' Equity	102,430	97,201
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$124,438	$118,511

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowances	$228	$269
Fixed assets, accumulated depreciation	28,296	27,730
Purchased intangible assets, accumulated amortization	7,235	5,228
Other assets, accumulated amortization	$4,494	$4,349
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000	100,000
Common stock, shares issued	16,377	16,218
Common stock, shares outstanding	16,377	16,218

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$33,473	$28,197	$100,735	$85,975
Cost of sales	15,953	14,779	49,956	46,739
Gross profit	17,520	13,418	50,779	39,236
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Research and development	3,554	2,750	10,223	7,900
Selling, general and administrative	10,352	9,097	31,412	26,207
Total operating expenses	13,906	11,847	41,635	34,107
Income from operations	3,614	1,571	9,144	5,129
Other income (expense):	'	'	'	'
Interest income, net	16	18	25	40
Other, net	-235	87	-360	-269
Total other income (expense), net	-219	105	-335	-229
Income before income taxes	3,395	1,676	8,809	4,900
Income tax expense (benefit)	1,188	-7	3,182	284
Net income	$2,207	$1,683	$5,627	$4,616
Basic net income per share	$0.13	$0.12	$0.35	$0.32
Diluted net income per share	$0.13	$0.11	$0.34	$0.31
Shares used in per share calculations:	'	'	'	'
Basic	16,357	14,453	16,286	14,339
Diluted	16,851	14,797	16,775	14,688

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$2,207	$1,683	$5,627	$4,616
Unrealized holding gains (losses), net of tax	'	1	-3	'
Change in cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax	-2,042	735	-2,138	480
Comprehensive income	$165	$2,419	$3,486	$5,096

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$5,627	$4,616
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation expense	2,452	2,787
Amortization of intangibles	2,317	735
Stock-based compensation	1,918	1,215
Loss on write-down or disposal of long-lived assets	45	4
Deferred income taxes	-21	45
(Increase) decrease, net of the effect of acquisition, in:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	3,919	3,025
Inventories	-2,160	2,053
Prepaid expenses and other	-1,370	264
Increase (decrease), net of effect of acquisition, in:	'	'
Accounts payable	-598	-30
Deferred revenue	-473	-2,019
Accrued and other long-term liabilities	2,088	-2,410
Net cash provided by operating activities	13,744	10,285
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Purchase of marketable securities	-2,127	-13,915
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	4,699	13,979
Purchase of fixed assets	-3,123	-1,107
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets	34	13
Decrease in restricted cash	1,037	1,082
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-654	-1,914
Net cash used in investing activities	-134	-1,862
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Principal payments on capital lease obligations	1,392	-2
Withholding taxes paid on net settlement of vested restricted stock units	-534	-354
Proceeds from issuances of common stock	'	800
Cash paid for repurchase of common stock	-1,033	-58
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-175	386
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-890	190
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	12,545	8,999
Cash and cash equivalents:	'	'
Beginning of period	17,172	17,927
End of period	29,717	26,926
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:	'	'
Cash paid for income taxes, net	913	593
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash information:	'	'
Transfer from (to) inventory to (from) fixed assets	($213)	$94

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Note 1. Basis of Presentation
	The condensed consolidated financial information included herein has been prepared by Cascade Microtech, Inc. without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). However, such information reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. The financial information as of December 31, 2013 is derived from our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Note 2. Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of standard cost, which approximates cost computed on a first-in, first-out basis, or market, and include materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. Demonstration goods, which are included as a component of finished goods, represent inventory that is used for customer demonstration purposes. This inventory is typically sold after 12 to 18 months. We analyze the carrying value of our inventory quarterly, considering a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the following: forecasted sales or usage, historical usage rates, estimated service period, product end-of-life dates, estimated current and future market values, service inventory requirements and new product introductions. We estimate market value based on factors including, but not limited to, replacement cost and estimated resale value with declines in value below cost being recorded quarterly as a component of cost of sales, therefore establishing a new cost basis for the inventory.
	Inventory charges were as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Inventory charges	$	694	$	352	$	1,493	$	1,101
	Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31
		2014		2013
	Raw materials	$	14,858	$	15,234
	Work-in-process		4,283		2,958
	Finished goods		7,074		6,692
		$	26,215	$	24,884

Net_Income_Per_Share

Net Income Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Net Income Per Share	'
	Note 3. Net Income Per Share
	The following table reconciles the shares used in calculating basic net income per share and diluted net income per share (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Shares used to calculate basic net income per share		16,357		14,453		16,286		14,339
	Dilutive effect of outstanding options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”)		494		344		489		349
	Shares used to calculate diluted net income per share		16,851		14,797		16,775		14,688
	Securities not considered as they would have been antidilutive		978		1,049		984		1,044

Product_Warranty

Product Warranty	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Guarantees [Abstract]	'
Product Warranty	'
	Note 4. Product Warranty
	We estimate a liability for costs to repair or replace products under warranty for periods ranging from 90 days to one year when the related product revenue is recognized. The liability for product warranties is calculated as a percentage of sales. The percentage is based on historical product repair costs. The liability for product warranties is included in Accrued liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Product warranty activity was as follows (in thousands):
		Nine Months Ended
		September 30,
		2014			2013
	Warranty accrual, beginning of period	$	745		$	716
	Reductions for warranty charges		(616	)		(564	)
	Additions to warranty reserve		690			367
	Warranty accrual, end of period	$	819		$	519

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Note 5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill
	The change in goodwill was as follows (in thousands):
		Nine Months			Year Ended
		Ended			December 31,
		September 30,			2013
		2014
	Balance, beginning of period	$	14,471		$	990
	Acquisition of the Reliability Test Product division of Aetrium Incorporated (“RTP”)		—			641
	Acquisition of ATT Advanced Temperature Test Systems GmbH ATT (“ATT Systems”)		—			12,551
	Effect of exchange rate changes		(1,162	)		289
	Balance, end of period	$	13,309		$	14,471
	Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets, net included the following (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Purchased Intangible Assets
	Customer relationships	$	6,909		$	7,198
	Core technology		12,849			13,728
	Trademarks and tradenames		1,135			1,239
			20,893			22,165
	Less accumulated amortization		(7,235	)		(5,228	)
		$	13,658		$	16,937
	Patents
	Patents	$	4,632		$	4,632
	Less accumulated amortization		(4,494	)		(4,349	)
		$	138		$	283
	Intangible asset amortization is a component of Selling, general and administrative expense and was as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Intangible amortization	$	752		$	264		$	2,317	$	735
	The estimated amortization of intangible assets is as follows over the next five years and thereafter (in thousands):
	Remainder of 2014	$	692
	2015		2,721
	2016		2,420
	2017		2,402
	2018		2,324
	Thereafter		3,237
		$	13,796

Accrued_Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued Liabilities	'
	Note 6. Accrued Liabilities
	Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued compensation and benefits	$	3,177	$	2,812
	Accrued sales taxes and VAT		754		470
	Accrued income taxes		2,700		492
	Accrued warranty		819		745
	Contingent consideration related to our acquisition of RTP		400		1,350
	Payable to seller related to our acquisition of ATT Systems		451		746
	Accrued restructuring costs		1,007		1,163
	Other		971		1,081
		$	10,279	$	8,859

StockBased_Compensation_and_St

Stock-Based Compensation and Stock-Based Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation and Stock-Based Plans	'
	Note 7. Stock-Based Compensation and Stock-Based Plans
	Stock-based compensation was included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
		September 30,					September 30,
		2014			2013		2014		2013
	Cost of sales	$	70		$	51	$	190	$	147
	Research and development		88			42		228		142
	Selling, general and administrative		490			250		1,500		926
		$	648		$	343	$	1,918	$	1,215
	Stock Incentive Plans
	Stock option activity for the first nine months of 2014 was as follows:
		Options			Weighted
		Outstanding			Average
					Exercise Price
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		1,042,937		$	6.52
	Granted		90,000			9.61
	Exercised		(118,686	)		9.06
	Forfeited		(1,800	)		10.17
	Outstanding at September 30, 2014		1,012,451			6.49
	RSU activity for the first nine months of 2014 was as follows:
		Restricted			Weighted
		Stock			Average
		Units			Grant Date
					Per Share
					Fair Value
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		409,403		$	6.87
	Granted		219,900			10.41
	Vested		(164,770	)		6.84
	Forfeited		(4,600	)		7.56
	Outstanding at September 30, 2014		459,933			8.56
	As of September 30, 2014, total unrecognized stock-based compensation related to outstanding, but unvested, options and RSUs was $4.8 million, which will be recognized over the weighted average remaining vesting period of 2.4 years.
	Employee Stock Purchase Plan
	During the first nine months of 2014, we issued 35,722 shares of our common stock pursuant to our 2013 Employee Share Purchase Plan (the “2013 ESPP”) at a price of $8.88 per share, which represented a discount of $1.90 per share from the fair value of our common stock on the date of issuance. As of September 30, 2014, a total of 964,278 shares remained available for issuance pursuant to the 2013 ESPP.

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting	'
	Note 8. Segment Reporting
	The segment data below is presented in the same manner that management currently organizes the segments for assessing certain performance trends. Our Chief Operating Decision Maker monitors the revenue streams and the operating income of our Systems sales and our Probes sales. We do not track our assets on a segment level, and, accordingly, that information is not provided.
	Revenue and operating income information by segment was as follows (dollars in thousands):
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014	Systems			Probes			Corporate			Total
								Unallocated
	Revenue	$	19,411		$	14,062		$	—		$	33,473
	Gross profit	$	8,162		$	9,358		$	—		$	17,520
	Gross margin		42	%		66.5	%		—			52.3	%
	Income (loss) from operations	$	1,267		$	6,459		$	(4,112	)	$	3,614
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Revenue	$	17,500		$	10,697		$	—		$	28,197
	Gross profit	$	7,470		$	5,948		$	—		$	13,418
	Gross margin		42.7	%		55.6	%		—			47.6	%
	Income (loss) from operations	$	1,981		$	3,462		$	(3,872	)	$	1,571
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014	Systems			Probes			Corporate			Total
								Unallocated
	Revenue	$	62,795		$	37,940		$	—		$	100,735
	Gross profit	$	27,499		$	23,280		$	—		$	50,779
	Gross margin		43.8	%		61.4	%		—			50.4	%
	Income (loss) from operations	$	7,098		$	14,785		$	(12,739	)	$	9,144
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Revenue	$	55,047		$	30,928		$	—		$	85,975
	Gross profit	$	22,942		$	16,294		$	—		$	39,236
	Gross margin		41.7	%		52.7	%		—			45.6	%
	Income (loss) from operations	$	6,891		$	8,876		$	(10,638	)	$	5,129
	In preparing this financial information, certain expenses were allocated between the segments based on management estimates, while others were based on specific factors such as headcount. These factors can have a significant impact on the amount of income (loss) from operations for each segment. While we believe we have applied a reasonable methodology, assignment of other reasonable cost allocations to each segment could result in materially different segment income (loss) from operations.
	No customer accounted for 10% or greater of our total revenue in the three or nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 or 2013.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Note 9. Fair Value Measurements
	Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities and are summarized into three broad categories:
		•		Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;
		•		Level 2 – other significant observable inputs, including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.; and
		•		Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs, including our own assumptions in determining fair value.
	The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
	The disclosures related to our financial assets and (liabilities) that are reported at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows (in thousands):
			September 30, 2014					December 31, 2013
			Fair Value			Input Level		Fair Value			Input Level
	Marketable securities – corporate equities		$	4			Level 1	$	1			Level 1
	Marketable securities – corporate obligations		$	1,699			Level 2	$	4,277			Level 2
	Forward sale contracts for Japanese yen		$	2,735			Level 2	$	523			Level 2
	Forward purchase contract for euro		$	758			Level 2	$	2,061			Level 2
	Forward sale contract for euro		$	24,665			Level 2	$	24,561			Level 2
	Contingent consideration related to our acquisition of RTP		$	(400	)		Level 3	$	(1,350	)		Level 3
	The fair value of our marketable securities is determined based on quoted market prices for similar or identical securities. The fair value of our forward contracts is based on quoted market prices for similar securities and is used for the purpose of determining any gain or loss on our foreign currency positions. We do not record the full value of the forward contracts on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We record the net unrealized gain or loss in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and as a component of Other income (expense).
	The fair value of the contingent consideration related to our acquisition of RTP is determined based on the present value of probability weighted payments expected to be made under the terms of the agreement.
	The carrying values of Cash and cash equivalents, Restricted cash, Accounts receivable, Prepaid expenses and other, Accounts payable and Accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to their short maturities.
	No changes were made to our valuation techniques during the first nine months of 2014.
	The following table summarizes our Level 3 activity for our contingent consideration liability (in thousands):
			Level 3
	Balance at December 31, 2013		$	1,350
	Decrease in contingent consideration due to re-measurement			(522	)
	Payment of contingent consideration			(428	)
	Balance at September 30, 2014		$	400

Stock_Repurchases

Stock Repurchases	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Stock Repurchases	'
	Note 10. Stock Repurchases
	In November 2012, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program under which up to $2.0 million of our common stock could be repurchased from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. In May 2014, our Board of Directors authorized an increase to the stock repurchase program of $2.0 million. In the first nine months of 2014 we repurchased 111,256 shares of our common stock at a weighted average price of $9.28 per share, or a total of $1.0 million. As of September 30, 2014, $2.6 million remained available for repurchase under the program. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date.

Restructuring_Accrual

Restructuring Accrual	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring Accrual	'
	Note 11. Restructuring Accrual
	Restructuring charges (credits) related to adjustments to our lease abandonment reserve were recorded as a component of Selling, general and administrative as follows:
		Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
		September 30,					September 30,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
	Lease abandonment	$	(191	)	$	—	$	58		$	112
	The following tables summarize the charges, expenditures and write-offs and adjustments related to our restructuring accruals (in thousands):
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014	Beginning			Charged to		Expend-			Write-Offs		Ending
		Accrued			Expense,		itures			and		Accrued
		Liability			Net					Adjust-		Liability
										ments
	Lease abandonment	$	2,129		$	58	$	(873	)	$	—	$	1,314
	As of September 30, 2014, approximately $0.3 million of total accrued restructuring costs are included in Other long-term liabilities. The remainder is classified as a component of Accrued liabilities. We expect the lease abandonment costs will be paid by the end of 2015.

Recent_Accounting_Guidance

Recent Accounting Guidance	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Recent Accounting Guidance	'
	Note 12. Recent Accounting Guidance
	ASU 2014-12
	In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-12, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718).” ASU 2014-12 addresses accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. ASU 2014-12 indicates that, in such situations, the performance target should be treated as a performance condition and, accordingly, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Instead, compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved. ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual periods and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-12 to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	ASU 2014-09
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” ASU 2014-09 clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue and develops a common revenue standard for GAAP and the International Accounting Standards Board. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. We are evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We have not yet selected a transition method nor have we determined the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting.
	ASU 2013-11
	In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.” ASU 2013-11 amends the guidance related to the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits and allows for the reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforward whenever the NOL or tax credit carryforward would be available to reduce the additional taxable income or tax due if the tax position is disallowed. ASU 2013-11 is effective for annual and interim periods for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013, and early adoption is permitted. Since ASU 2013-11 relates only to the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits, our adoption of ASU 2013-11 in January 2014 did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Note 13. Subsequent Events
	On October 1, 2014, we paid $0.5 million of the deferred purchase price related to our acquisition of ATT Systems. Following this payment, we owe an additional $0.5 million related to this acquisition, which will be paid on October 1, 2015.
	On October 10, 2014, we paid $0.4 million of contingent consideration related to our acquisition of RTP. There are no additional payments related to this acquisition.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of presentation, policy	'
	The condensed consolidated financial information included herein has been prepared by Cascade Microtech, Inc. without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). However, such information reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods.
Inventories, policy	'
	Inventories are stated at the lower of standard cost, which approximates cost computed on a first-in, first-out basis, or market, and include materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. Demonstration goods, which are included as a component of finished goods, represent inventory that is used for customer demonstration purposes. This inventory is typically sold after 12 to 18 months. We analyze the carrying value of our inventory quarterly, considering a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the following: forecasted sales or usage, historical usage rates, estimated service period, product end-of-life dates, estimated current and future market values, service inventory requirements and new product introductions. We estimate market value based on factors including, but not limited to, replacement cost and estimated resale value with declines in value below cost being recorded quarterly as a component of cost of sales, therefore establishing a new cost basis for the inventory.
Product warranty, policy	'
	We estimate a liability for costs to repair or replace products under warranty for periods ranging from 90 days to one year when the related product revenue is recognized. The liability for product warranties is calculated as a percentage of sales. The percentage is based on historical product repair costs. The liability for product warranties is included in Accrued liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Segment reporting, policy	'
	The segment data below is presented in the same manner that management currently organizes the segments for assessing certain performance trends. Our Chief Operating Decision Maker monitors the revenue streams and the operating income of our Systems sales and our Probes sales. We do not track our assets on a segment level, and, accordingly, that information is not provided.
	In preparing this financial information, certain expenses were allocated between the segments based on management estimates, while others were based on specific factors such as headcount. These factors can have a significant impact on the amount of income (loss) from operations for each segment. While we believe we have applied a reasonable methodology, assignment of other reasonable cost allocations to each segment could result in materially different segment income (loss) from operations.
Fair value measurements, policy	'
	Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities and are summarized into three broad categories:
		•	Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;
		•	Level 2 – other significant observable inputs, including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.; and
		•	Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs, including our own assumptions in determining fair value.
	The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Fair value of marketable securities, policy	'
	The fair value of our marketable securities is determined based on quoted market prices for similar or identical securities. The fair value of our forward contracts is based on quoted market prices for similar securities and is used for the purpose of determining any gain or loss on our foreign currency positions. We do not record the full value of the forward contracts on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We record the net unrealized gain or loss in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and as a component of Other income (expense).

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory Charges	'
	Inventory charges were as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Inventory charges	$	694	$	352	$	1,493	$	1,101
Inventories	'
	Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31
		2014		2013
	Raw materials	$	14,858	$	15,234
	Work-in-process		4,283		2,958
	Finished goods		7,074		6,692
		$	26,215	$	24,884

Net_Income_Per_Share_Tables

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share	'
	The following table reconciles the shares used in calculating basic net income per share and diluted net income per share (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Shares used to calculate basic net income per share		16,357		14,453		16,286		14,339
	Dilutive effect of outstanding options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”)		494		344		489		349
	Shares used to calculate diluted net income per share		16,851		14,797		16,775		14,688
	Securities not considered as they would have been antidilutive		978		1,049		984		1,044

Product_Warranty_Tables

Product Warranty (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Guarantees [Abstract]	'
Product Warranty Activity	'
	Product warranty activity was as follows (in thousands):
		Nine Months Ended
		September 30,
		2014			2013
	Warranty accrual, beginning of period	$	745		$	716
	Reductions for warranty charges		(616	)		(564	)
	Additions to warranty reserve		690			367
	Warranty accrual, end of period	$	819		$	519

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Change in Goodwill	'
	The change in goodwill was as follows (in thousands):
		Nine Months			Year Ended
		Ended			December 31,
		September 30,			2013
		2014
	Balance, beginning of period	$	14,471		$	990
	Acquisition of the Reliability Test Product division of Aetrium Incorporated (“RTP”)		—			641
	Acquisition of ATT Advanced Temperature Test Systems GmbH ATT (“ATT Systems”)		—			12,551
	Effect of exchange rate changes		(1,162	)		289
	Balance, end of period	$	13,309		$	14,471
Intangible Assets, Net	'
	Intangible assets, net included the following (in thousands):
		September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Purchased Intangible Assets
	Customer relationships	$	6,909		$	7,198
	Core technology		12,849			13,728
	Trademarks and tradenames		1,135			1,239
			20,893			22,165
	Less accumulated amortization		(7,235	)		(5,228	)
		$	13,658		$	16,937
	Patents
	Patents	$	4,632		$	4,632
	Less accumulated amortization		(4,494	)		(4,349	)
		$	138		$	283
Intangible Asset Amortization	'
	Intangible asset amortization is a component of Selling, general and administrative expense and was as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Intangible amortization	$	752		$	264		$	2,317	$	735
Estimated Amortization of Intangible Assets	'
	The estimated amortization of intangible assets is as follows over the next five years and thereafter (in thousands):
	Remainder of 2014	$	692
	2015		2,721
	2016		2,420
	2017		2,402
	2018		2,324
	Thereafter		3,237
		$	13,796

Accrued_Liabilities_Tables

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued Liabilities	'
	Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued compensation and benefits	$	3,177	$	2,812
	Accrued sales taxes and VAT		754		470
	Accrued income taxes		2,700		492
	Accrued warranty		819		745
	Contingent consideration related to our acquisition of RTP		400		1,350
	Payable to seller related to our acquisition of ATT Systems		451		746
	Accrued restructuring costs		1,007		1,163
	Other		971		1,081
		$	10,279	$	8,859

StockBased_Compensation_and_St1

Stock-Based Compensation and Stock-Based Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation Included in Consolidated Statements of Operations	'
	Stock-based compensation was included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
		September 30,					September 30,
		2014			2013		2014		2013
	Cost of sales	$	70		$	51	$	190	$	147
	Research and development		88			42		228		142
	Selling, general and administrative		490			250		1,500		926
		$	648		$	343	$	1,918	$	1,215
Stock Option Activity	'
	Stock option activity for the first nine months of 2014 was as follows:
		Options			Weighted
		Outstanding			Average
					Exercise Price
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		1,042,937		$	6.52
	Granted		90,000			9.61
	Exercised		(118,686	)		9.06
	Forfeited		(1,800	)		10.17
	Outstanding at September 30, 2014		1,012,451			6.49
Summary of Restricted Stock Units Activity	'
	RSU activity for the first nine months of 2014 was as follows:
		Restricted			Weighted
		Stock			Average
		Units			Grant Date
					Per Share
					Fair Value
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		409,403		$	6.87
	Granted		219,900			10.41
	Vested		(164,770	)		6.84
	Forfeited		(4,600	)		7.56
	Outstanding at September 30, 2014		459,933			8.56

Segment_Reporting_Tables

Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Revenue and Operating Income Information by Segment	'
	Revenue and operating income information by segment was as follows (dollars in thousands):
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014	Systems			Probes			Corporate			Total
								Unallocated
	Revenue	$	19,411		$	14,062		$	—		$	33,473
	Gross profit	$	8,162		$	9,358		$	—		$	17,520
	Gross margin		42	%		66.5	%		—			52.3	%
	Income (loss) from operations	$	1,267		$	6,459		$	(4,112	)	$	3,614
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Revenue	$	17,500		$	10,697		$	—		$	28,197
	Gross profit	$	7,470		$	5,948		$	—		$	13,418
	Gross margin		42.7	%		55.6	%		—			47.6	%
	Income (loss) from operations	$	1,981		$	3,462		$	(3,872	)	$	1,571
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014	Systems			Probes			Corporate			Total
								Unallocated
	Revenue	$	62,795		$	37,940		$	—		$	100,735
	Gross profit	$	27,499		$	23,280		$	—		$	50,779
	Gross margin		43.8	%		61.4	%		—			50.4	%
	Income (loss) from operations	$	7,098		$	14,785		$	(12,739	)	$	9,144
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Revenue	$	55,047		$	30,928		$	—		$	85,975
	Gross profit	$	22,942		$	16,294		$	—		$	39,236
	Gross margin		41.7	%		52.7	%		—			45.6	%
	Income (loss) from operations	$	6,891		$	8,876		$	(10,638	)	$	5,129

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value of Financial Assets and (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis	'
	The disclosures related to our financial assets and (liabilities) that are reported at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows (in thousands):
		September 30, 2014					December 31, 2013
		Fair Value			Input Level		Fair Value			Input Level
	Marketable securities – corporate equities	$	4			Level 1	$	1			Level 1
	Marketable securities – corporate obligations	$	1,699			Level 2	$	4,277			Level 2
	Forward sale contracts for Japanese yen	$	2,735			Level 2	$	523			Level 2
	Forward purchase contract for euro	$	758			Level 2	$	2,061			Level 2
	Forward sale contract for euro	$	24,665			Level 2	$	24,561			Level 2
	Contingent consideration related to our acquisition of RTP	$	(400	)		Level 3	$	(1,350	)		Level 3
Summary of Level 3 Activity for Contingent Consideration Liability	'
	The following table summarizes our Level 3 activity for our contingent consideration liability (in thousands):
		Level 3
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	1,350
	Decrease in contingent consideration due to re-measurement		(522	)
	Payment of contingent consideration		(428	)
	Balance at September 30, 2014	$	400

Restructuring_Accrual_Tables

Restructuring Accrual (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring Charges (Credits) Related to Adjustments to Lease Abandonment Reserve	'
	Restructuring charges (credits) related to adjustments to our lease abandonment reserve were recorded as a component of Selling, general and administrative as follows:
		Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
		September 30,					September 30,
		2014			2013		2014			2013
	Lease abandonment	$	(191	)	$	—	$	58		$	112
Charges, Expenditures, Write-Offs and Adjustments Related to Restructuring Accruals	'
	The following tables summarize the charges, expenditures and write-offs and adjustments related to our restructuring accruals (in thousands):
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014	Beginning			Charged to		Expend-			Write-Offs		Ending
		Accrued			Expense,		itures			and		Accrued
		Liability			Net					Adjust-		Liability
										ments
	Lease abandonment	$	2,129		$	58	$	(873	)	$	—	$	1,314

Inventories_Additional_Informa

Inventories - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Minimum	'
Inventory [Line Items]	'
Inventory sold period	'12 months
Maximum	'
Inventory [Line Items]	'
Inventory sold period	'18 months

Inventory_Charges_Detail

Inventory Charges (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Inventory charges	$694	$352	$1,493	$1,101

Inventories_Detail

Inventories (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials	$14,858	$15,234
Work-in-process	4,283	2,958
Finished goods	7,074	6,692
Inventories	$26,215	$24,884

Basic_and_Diluted_Net_Income_P

Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share (Detail)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Shares used to calculate basic net income per share	16,357	14,453	16,286	14,339
Dilutive effect of outstanding options and restricted stock units ("RSUs")	494	344	489	349
Shares used to calculate diluted net income per share	16,851	14,797	16,775	14,688
Securities not considered as they would have been antidilutive	978	1,049	984	1,044

Product_Warranty_Activity_Addi

Product Warranty Activity - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Minimum	'
Product Warranties [Line Items]	'
Product warranty period	'90 days
Maximum	'
Product Warranties [Line Items]	'
Product warranty period	'1 year

Product_Warranty_Activity_Deta

Product Warranty Activity (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Guarantees [Abstract]	'	'
Warranty accrual, beginning of period	$745	$716
Reductions for warranty charges	-616	-564
Additions to warranty reserve	690	367
Warranty accrual, end of period	$819	$519

Change_in_Goodwill_Detail

Change in Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	$14,471	$990
Effect of exchange rate changes	-1,162	289
Balance, end of period	13,309	14,471
Acquisition of the Reliability Test Product division of Aetrium Incorporated	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill acquisition	'	641
Acquisition of ATT Advanced Temperature Test Systems GmbH	'	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill acquisition	'	$12,551

Intangible_Assets_Net_Detail

Intangible Assets, Net (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Customer relationships	$6,909	$7,198
Core technology	12,849	13,728
Trademarks and tradenames	1,135	1,239
Total, Gross	20,893	22,165
Less accumulated amortization	-7,235	-5,228
Total, Net	13,658	16,937
Total, Net	13,796	'
Patents	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Total, Gross	4,632	4,632
Less accumulated amortization	-4,494	-4,349
Total, Net	$138	$283

Intangible_Asset_Amortization_

Intangible Asset Amortization (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intangible amortization	'	'	$2,317	$735
Selling, general and administrative	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Intangible amortization	$752	$264	$2,317	$735

Estimated_Amortization_of_Inta

Estimated Amortization of Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Remainder of 2014	$692
2015	2,721
2016	2,420
2017	2,402
2018	2,324
Thereafter	3,237
Total, Net	$13,796

Accrued_Liabilities_Detail

Accrued Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accrued compensation and benefits	$3,177	$2,812	'	'
Accrued sales taxes and VAT	754	470	'	'
Accrued income taxes	2,700	492	'	'
Accrued warranty	819	745	519	716
Accrued restructuring costs	1,007	1,163	'	'
Other	971	1,081	'	'
Accrued liabilities	10,279	8,859	'	'
Acquisition of the Reliability Test Product division of Aetrium Incorporated	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Contingent consideration related to our acquisition of RTP	400	1,350	'	'
Acquisition of ATT Advanced Temperature Test Systems GmbH	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accrued acquisition costs	$451	$746	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Includ

Stock-Based Compensation Included in Consolidated Statements of Operations (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	$648	$343	$1,918	$1,215
Cost of sales	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	70	51	190	147
Research and development	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	88	42	228	142
Selling, general and administrative	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	$490	$250	$1,500	$926

Stock_Option_Activity_Detail

Stock Option Activity (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Options Outstanding, Beginning	1,042,937
Granted, Options Outstanding	90,000
Exercised, Options Outstanding	-118,686
Forfeited, Options Outstanding	-1,800
Options Outstanding, Ending	1,012,451
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning	$6.52
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$9.61
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$9.06
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$10.17
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending	$6.49

Summary_of_Restricted_Stock_Un

Summary of Restricted Stock Units Activity (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Restricted Stock Units, Outstanding, Beginning balance	409,403
Granted, Restricted Stock Units	219,900
Vested, Restricted Stock Units	-164,770
Forfeited, Restricted Stock Units	-4,600
Restricted Stock Units, Outstanding, Ending balance	459,933
Weighted Average Grant Date Per Share Fair Value, Beginning balance	$6.87
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Per Share Fair Value	$10.41
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Per Share Fair Value	$6.84
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Per Share Fair Value	$7.56
Weighted Average Grant Date Per Share Fair Value, Ending balance	$8.56

StockBased_Compensation_and_St2

Stock-Based Compensation and Stock-Based Plans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation	$4.80
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation recognition period	'2 years 4 months 24 days
2013 ESPP	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Shares of common stock issued pursuant to the ESPP	35,722
Shares remaining available for issuance	964,278
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Price of shares issued	$8.88
Discount per share from the fair market value on the dates of purchase	190.00%

Revenue_and_Operating_Income_I

Revenue and Operating Income Information by Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$33,473	$28,197	$100,735	$85,975
Gross profit	17,520	13,418	50,779	39,236
Gross margin	52.30%	47.60%	50.40%	45.60%
Income (loss) from operations	3,614	1,571	9,144	5,129
Corporate Unallocated	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) from operations	-4,112	-3,872	-12,739	-10,638
Systems | Operating Segments	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	19,411	17,500	62,795	55,047
Gross profit	8,162	7,470	27,499	22,942
Gross margin	42.00%	42.70%	43.80%	41.70%
Income (loss) from operations	1,267	1,981	7,098	6,891
Probes | Operating Segments	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenue	14,062	10,697	37,940	30,928
Gross profit	9,358	5,948	23,280	16,294
Gross margin	66.50%	55.60%	61.40%	52.70%
Income (loss) from operations	$6,459	$3,462	$14,785	$8,876

Segment_Reporting_Additional_I

Segment Reporting - Additional Information (Detail) (Customer Concentration Risk [Member], Sales Revenue, Net [Member])	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
	Customer	Customer	Customer	Customer
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of customers accounted for 10% or greater of our total revenue	0	0	0	0
Minimum	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of revenue for specified number of customer in relation to aggregate revenue	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%

Fair_Value_of_Financial_Assets

Fair Value of Financial Assets and (Liabilities) Measured on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Contingent consideration related to the RTP Acquisition | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Financial liabilities measured on recurring basis	($400)	($1,350)
Forward sale contracts | Japanese yen | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Financial assets measured on recurring basis	2,735	523
Forward sale contracts | Euro | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Financial assets measured on recurring basis	24,665	24,561
Forward purchase contract | Euro | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Financial assets measured on recurring basis	758	2,061
Corporate equities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Financial assets measured on recurring basis	4	1
Corporate obligations | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Financial assets measured on recurring basis	$1,699	$4,277

Summary_of_Level_3_Activity_fo

Summary of Level 3 Activity for Contingent Consideration Liability (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Beginning balance	$1,350
Increase in contingent consideration due to re-measurement	-522
Payment of contingent consideration	-428
Ending balance	$400

Stock_Repurchases_Additional_I

Stock Repurchases - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	31-May-14	Nov. 30, 2012
			Maximum
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'
Value of common stock authorized for repurchase	'	$2	$2
Number of shares repurchased	111,256	'	'
Common stock repurchased, weighted average price	$9.28	'	'
Common stock repurchased, value	1	'	'
Value of common stock remaining available for repurchases	$2.60	'	'

Restructuring_Charges_Credits_

Restructuring Charges (Credits) Related to Adjustments to Lease Abandonment Reserve (Detail) (Lease abandonment, USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Lease abandonment	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	($191)	'	$58	$112

Charges_Expenditures_WriteOffs

Charges, Expenditures, Write-Offs and Adjustments Related to Restructuring Accruals (Detail) (Lease abandonment, USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Lease abandonment	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Beginning Accrued Liability	$2,129
Charged to Expense, Net	58
Expenditures	-873
Write-Offs and Adjustments	'
Ending Accrued Liability	$1,314

Restructuring_Accrual_Addition

Restructuring Accrual - Additional Information (Detail) (Other Noncurrent Liabilities, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other Noncurrent Liabilities	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Accrued restructuring costs included in Other long-term liabilities	$0.30

Subsequent_Events_Additional_I

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 01, 2014	Oct. 01, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 10, 2014
		Acquisition of ATT Advanced Temperature Test Systems GmbH	Acquisition of ATT Advanced Temperature Test Systems GmbH	Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event
				Acquisition of ATT Advanced Temperature Test Systems GmbH	Acquisition of ATT Advanced Temperature Test Systems GmbH	Acquisition of ATT Advanced Temperature Test Systems GmbH	Acquisition of the Reliability Test Product division of Aetrium Incorporated
						Scenario, Plan
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Date of deferred purchase price paid	'	'	'	1-Oct-14	'	1-Oct-15	'
Subsequent event description	'	'	'	'Deferred purchase price payment	'	'	'
Deferred purchase price paid related to acquisition	'	'	'	$500,000	'	$500,000	'
Accrued acquisition costs	'	451,000	746,000	'	500,000	'	'
Payment of contingent consideration	$428,000	'	'	'	'	'	$400,000