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Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2011
Contingencies [Abstract]  
Contingencies
13. Contingencies
     From time to time, Intevac may have certain contingent liabilities that arise in the ordinary course of its business activities. Intevac accounts for contingent liabilities when it is probable that future expenditures will be made and such expenditures can be reasonably estimated.