Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 27,790	$ 19,418
Short-term investment securities	37,174	42,210
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $120 and $132 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	14,578	14,342
Inventories, net	13,728	13,911
Deferred tax assets, net	896	896
Prepaid expenses and other assets	1,288	2,277
Total current assets	95,454	93,054
Property and equipment, net	14,116	13,590
Long-term investment securities	1,054	7,177
Goodwill	161	161
Intangible assets, net	7,842	9,332
Deferred tax assets, net	8,831	8,831
Other noncurrent assets	1,501	1,319
TOTAL ASSETS	128,959	133,464
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable	6,278	5,651
Accrued liabilities	4,200	7,092
Total current liabilities	10,478	12,743
Long-term liabilities	2,409	2,144
Total liabilities	12,887	14,887
Redeemable equity	800	1,731
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 18,481,607 and 18,218,537 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	18	18
Additional paid-in capital	137,865	137,117
Accumulated deficit	(23,251)	(20,941)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	109	121
Total stockholders' equity of PCTEL, Inc.	114,741	116,315
Noncontrolling interest	531	531
Total equity	115,272	116,846
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 128,959	$ 133,464