Note 4 - Balance Sheet Components - Other Long-Term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Long-term portion of liability for non-cancelable contracts	$ 16,022	$ 7,668
Long-term portion of uncertain tax positions	2,518	21,888
Other long-term liabilities	5,376	11,179
Total other long-term liabilities	$ 23,916	$ 40,735

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