STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 1 (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Stock-based compensation expense
Gross excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation	$ 1,264	$ 2,650	$ 3,088
Total stock-based compensation expense, excluding acquisition-related charges
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense	72,442	68,125	60,510
Net amounts released from (capitalized in) inventory	468	(977)	(1,042)
Acquistion Related Charges [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense			(3,100)
Employee stock options | Total stock-based compensation expense, excluding acquisition-related charges
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense	3,470	5,685	9,230
Employee stock purchase plan | Total stock-based compensation expense, excluding acquisition-related charges
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense	3,107	2,511	1,844
Restricted stock units | Total stock-based compensation expense, excluding acquisition-related charges
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 65,397	$ 60,906	$ 50,478