Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 17,606	$ 35,905
Accounts receivable, net	59,507	65,532
Inventory, net	36,968	35,741
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	19,842	14,804
Total current assets	133,923	151,982
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment	97,448	113,137
Less accumulated depreciation	68,843	82,456
Net property, plant and equipment	28,605	30,681
Deferred income taxes	3,223	33,669
Intangible assets, net	3,535	5,657
Other assets	4,151	2,610
Total Assets	173,437	224,599
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	52,802	46,102
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	42,855	54,602
Total current liabilities	95,657	100,704
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	43,950	32,150
Convertible senior notes	50,000	50,000
Deferred income taxes	8,653	8,890
Other liabilities	12,997	10,081
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Pulse Electronics Corporation shareholders' equity:
Common stock: 175,000,000 shares authorized; 41,980,520 and 41,489,733 outstanding in 2011 and 2010, respectively; $0.125 par value per share and additional paid-in capital	218,795	219,393
Accumulated deficit	(286,046)	(232,660)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	21,977	23,993
Total Pulse Electronics Corporation shareholders' (deficit) equity	(45,274)	10,726
Non-controlling interest	7,454	12,048
Total equity	(37,820)	22,774
Total liabilities and equity	$ 173,437	$ 224,599