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| Network | 100300 - Disclosure - Other Long-Term Liabilities (Tables) (http://www.ambarella.com/20170131/taxonomy/role/DisclosureOtherLongTermLiabilitiesTables) |
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| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001280263 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
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Schedule of Other Long-Term Liabilities | Other long-term liabilities at January 31, 2017 and 2016 consisted of the following:
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