STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Stockholders Equity And Share Based Compensation Expense [Abstract]
Common Stock Capital Share Reserved for Future Issuance under Stock Compensation Plans (in shares)	4,995		4,995
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance 2012 Inducement (in shares)	2,000		2,000
Entity recognized share-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 2,259	$ 2,228	$ 14,857	$ 6,602
Costs of sales [Member]
Entity recognized share-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Total stock-based compensation expense	403	267	1,114	840
Research and development [Member]
Entity recognized share-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Total stock-based compensation expense	307	503	980	1,541
Selling, general and administrative [Member]
Entity recognized share-based compensation expense [Abstract]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 1,549	$ 1,458	$ 12,763	$ 4,221