Name:	slab_ClassActionComplaintNumberOfCoordinatedCases
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Represents the number of coordinated cases nearly identical to a class action complaint against the entity intended to serve as test, or "focus" cases and for which the decision granting class certification has been vacated.

No definition available.

Name:	slab_ClassActionComplaintNumberOfFocusCases
Namespace Prefix:	slab_
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Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

Represents the number of investment banking firms against whom a class action complaint has been filed for violations. These firms served as representatives of the underwriters in connection with the entity's initial public offering of common stock.

No definition available.

Name:	slab_ClassActionComplaintNumberOfInvestmentBankingFirms
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Data Type:	xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

Represents the number of officers of the entity who are individually named in a class action complaint.

No definition available.

Name:	slab_ClassActionComplaintNumberOfOfficers
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Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

Represents the number of officers of the entity dismissed without prejudice by a court order in connection with a class action complaint.

No definition available.