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| Network | 136 - Disclosure - Intangible Assets (Tables) (http://vicorpower.com/taxonomy/role/NotesToFinancialStatementsGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsDisclosureTextBlockTables) |
| Table | Statement [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000751978 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] | Patents [Member] |
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Schedule of Patent Cost and Other Asset | Patent costs, which are included in other assets in the accompanying balance sheets, as of December 31 were as follows (in thousands):
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