Operating Segments and Geographic Information (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Oct. 02, 2011	Jul. 03, 2011	Apr. 03, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Oct. 03, 2010	Jul. 04, 2010	Apr. 04, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Revenue by major product group
Total revenues	$ 464,361	$ 519,713	$ 536,251	$ 461,628	$ 425,176	$ 396,927	$ 410,563	$ 384,424	$ 1,981,953	$ 1,617,090	$ 1,362,016
Cable products [Member]
Revenue by major product group
Total revenues									1,385,867	1,213,871	1,039,541
Networking products [Member]
Revenue by major product group
Total revenues									307,188	214,251	178,714
Connectivity products [Member]
Revenue by major product group
Total revenues									$ 288,898	$ 188,968	$ 143,761