Stock Based Compensation (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2012
Restricted stock units outstanding, vested and expected to vest
Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest, Number of Shares	39,665
Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	1 year 1 month 21 days
Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 147
Restricted stock units [Member]
Restricted stock units outstanding, vested and expected to vest
Restricted stock units outstanding, Number of Shares	120,999
Restricted stock units outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	1 year 2 months 1 day
Restricted stock units outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 448

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Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options vested and expected to vest intrinsic value.

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Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award other than options outstanding intrinsic value.

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The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date.

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Weighted average remaining contractual term for equity-based awards excluding options, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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