Financial Instruments Recorded at Fair Value (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, fair value disclosure	$ 76,313	$ 78,662
US Treasury Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, fair value disclosure	43,116	59,020
US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities | Short-term Investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, fair value disclosure	12,609	8,236
US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities | Other Long-term Investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, fair value disclosure	20,588	11,406
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, fair value disclosure	76,313	78,662
Level 2 | US Treasury Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, fair value disclosure	43,116	59,020
Level 2 | US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities | Short-term Investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, fair value disclosure	12,609	8,236
Level 2 | US Government-sponsored Enterprises Debt Securities | Other Long-term Investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities, fair value disclosure	$ 20,588	$ 11,406