STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Components of the company's stock-based compensation expense, net of amount capitalized in inventory (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 15,617	$ 14,762
Total share-based compensation expense, before income taxes	15,617	14,762
Tax benefit	(2,924)	(2,606)
Total share-based compensation expense, net of income taxes	12,693	12,156
Cost of Sales [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	1,316	1,844
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	4,729	4,608
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 9,572	$ 8,310