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PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE, NET (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE, NET [Line Items] | |||
| Amortization expenses | $ 313 | $ 368 | $ 397 |
| Depreciation expenses | 1,066 | 1,268 | 2,108 |
| Capitalized interest expenses | 528 | 347 | 55 |
| Property under capital lease [Member] | |||
| PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE, NET [Line Items] | |||
| Property under capital lease | 1,639 | 1,639 | |
| Initial term | 20 years | ||
| Extended term | 15 years | ||
| Amortization expenses | 46 | 12 | |
| Estimated useful life | 35 years | ||
| Future minimum lease payments | 0 | ||
| Construction in progress [Member] | |||
| PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE, NET [Line Items] | |||
| Amount of construction in progress to secure long-term bank loan of Vimicro Tianjin by means of a collateral | $ 21,046 | $ 19,640 | |