The amount of deferred gain on sale leaseback transactions amortized for the period.

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The gain on a sale leaseback transaction, not including any deferred gains.

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Represents the selling price of the land and building.

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Area of land held.

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Area of a real estate property.

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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill.

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The increase during the period in capital lease obligations due to entering into new capital leases.

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Effective interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement considering interest compounding and original issue discount or premium.

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The cash outflow for the obligation for a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization (with maturities exceeding one year or beyond the operating cycle of the entity, if longer).

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Amount, after cash payment, of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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The amount of the monthly rental payments due under the lease entered into in connection with the transactions involving the sale of property to another party and the lease of the property back to the seller.

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Note 13 - Lease Financing Obligations (Details Textual)	1 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
Note 13 - Lease Financing Obligations (Details Textual)	May 30, 2016 USD ($) a ft²	Jan. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Jul. 03, 2016 USD ($)	Jun. 28, 2015 USD ($)	Mar. 27, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Member] \| January Two Thousand Fifteen Two-Year And Two Three-Year License [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred		$ 6,900,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Member] \| October 2014 Three-Year License [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred			$ 4,400,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Member] \| July 2012 Three-Year License [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred				$ 900,000
January Two Thousand Fifteen Two-Year And Two Three-Year License [Member]
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations		$ 1,000,000
October 2014 Three-Year License [Member]
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations			$ 1,500,000
Capital Lease Obligations [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage							2.00%
Capital Lease Obligations [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage							7.25%
Design Tool Impairment [Member]
Restructuring Costs					$ 400,000
Fremont Campus [Member] \| Portion of Building Located at 48720 Kato Road [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Monthly Rental Payments	$ 86,338
Fremont Campus [Member] \| Portion of Building Located at 48710 Kato Road [Member]
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Monthly Rental Payments	$ 600
Fremont Campus [Member]
Sale of Land and Building, Selling Price					24,100,000
Area of Real Estate Property \| ft²	151,000
Area of Land \| a	4.5
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Gain on Sale, Gross	$ 11,900,000
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Deferred Gain, Net	$ 2,600,000
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations					453,000	$ 459,000
Asset Impairment Charges					1,519,000
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Amortization of Deferred Gain					$ 200,000