Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2012	Dec. 30, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 31,475	$ 17,606
Accounts receivable, net	62,957	59,507
Inventory, net	31,434	36,968
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	21,500	22,144
Total current assets	147,366	136,225
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment	94,114	97,448
Less accumulated depreciation	64,708	68,843
Net property, plant and equipment	29,406	28,605
Deferred income taxes	2,443	8,549
Intangible assets, net	3,067	3,535
Other assets	6,316	4,151
Total Assets	188,598	181,065
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	65,883	52,802
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	44,197	44,935
Warrant liability	12,175	0
Total current liabilities	122,255	97,737
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	96,753	93,950
Deferred income taxes	7,616	8,653
Other long-term liabilities	11,518	12,997
Commitments and contingencies ( Note 10 )
Pulse Electronics Corporation shareholders' deficit:
Common stock: 175,000,000 shares authorized: 79,473,375 and 41,980,520, outstanding in 2012 and 2011, respectively; $0.125 par value per share and additional paid in capital	236,156	218,795
Accumulated deficit	(312,484)	(280,498)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	20,703	21,977
Total Pulse Electronics Corporation deficit	(55,625)	(39,726)
Non-controlling interest	6,081	7,454
Total shareholders' deficit	(49,544)	(32,272)
Total liabilities and equity	$ 188,598	$ 181,065