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Goodwill
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2011
Goodwill [Abstract] 
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill:

Goodwill is recorded when consideration paid under an acquisition accounted for as a business combination exceeds the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired. We do not amortize goodwill, but instead test for impairment annually or more frequently if certain triggering events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
 
As of October 1, 2011, Goodwill was $0.9 million, all of which resulted from the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Rise Technology Development Limited ("Rise"), a Hong Kong company, and its subsidiary, APAC IC Layout Consultants, Inc. (“APAC IC”), a Manila, Philippines based company engaged in engineering layout and design services.  The acquisition of Rise and APAC IC, which was completed on July 15, 2011, is part of the Company's effort to improve its research and development and operations activities, reduce costs and streamline its supply chain for improved predictability and flexibility.  The Company allocated the purchase price of the acquisition in accordance with the guidance of ASC 820, “Business Combinations”, which resulted in recording the majority of the purchase price to Goodwill. The Company has not disclosed the purchase price allocation or proforma information as the acquisition was immaterial to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.