Note 10 - Stockholder's Equity - Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands  | 
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2020  | 
Sep. 30, 2019  | 
Sep. 30, 2020  | 
Sep. 30, 2019  | 
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| Stock-based compensation expense | $ 520 | $ 901 | $ 2,032 | $ 2,899 | 
| Cost of Sales [Member] | ||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 23 | 32 | 67 | 124 | 
| Research and Development Expense [Member] | ||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 24 | 34 | 124 | 168 | 
| General and Administrative Expense [Member] | ||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | $ 473 | $ 835 | $ 1,841 | $ 2,607 | 
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