Note 14 - Segment Data (Detail) - Geographic Revenue Related to North America and Foreign Regions (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Revenues	$ 3,204	$ 3,167	$ 3,470	$ 4,014	$ 3,607	$ 5,521	$ 6,177	$ 6,688	$ 13,855	$ 21,993	$ 18,207
North America [Member]
Revenues									7,947	7,608	6,559
Pacific Rim [Member]
Revenues									3,340	7,679	6,458
Europe [Member]
Revenues									$ 2,568	$ 6,706	$ 5,190