Intangible Assets

3 Months Ended

Apr. 01, 2017

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

In connection with our acquisitions of Silicon Image in March 2015 and SiliconBlue in December 2011 we recorded identifiable intangible assets related to developed technology, customer relationships, licensed technology, patents, and in-process research and development based on guidance for determining fair value under the provisions of ASC 820, "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures." Additionally, during fiscal 2015, we licensed additional third-party technology.

On our Consolidated Balance Sheets, intangible assets are shown net of accumulated amortization of $84.9 million and $78.5 million at April 1, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we sold a portfolio of patents that had been acquired from Silicon Image. As a result of this transaction, intangible assets, net of amortization was reduced by approximately $3.5 million.

We monitor the carrying value of our intangible assets for potential impairment and test the recoverability of such assets annually during the fourth quarter and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. No impairment charges related to intangible assets were recorded for the first three months of either fiscal 2017 or fiscal 2016 as no indicators of impairment were present.

We recorded amortization expense related to intangible assets on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows:



	Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	April 1, 2017		April 2, 2016
Research and development	$	173	$	186
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	8,514		8,721
	$	8,687	$	8,907