Note 3. Acquisition (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
   

Fair Values

 
   

($ in thousands)

 

Cash

  $ 8,595  

Restricted cash

    23,923  

Accounts receivable

    1,534  

Inventory

    104,300  

Property and equipment, net

    12,143  

Intangible Assets

       

Developed technology

       

Automotive microcontrollers

    10,500  

Consumer microcontrollers

    5,900  

Analog

    12,700  

In-Process technology

    500  

Customer relationships

    18,800  

Trademarks

    2,700  

Tradenames

    1,400  

Deferred tax liability

    (3,739 )

Japan pension related obligation

    (23,923 )

Japan employee compensation and benefits liabilities and other

    (8,840 )

Gain on acquisition of Microcontroller and Analog business

    (7,950 )

Total Purchase Consideration

  $ 158,543  
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
   

Year Ended

 
   

December 29, 2013

   

December 30, 2012

 
   

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Net sales

  $ 1,261,221     $ 1,518,020  

Net income (loss)

  $ (178,115 )   $ (227,079 )
                 

Net income (loss) per share

               

Basic

  $ (3.04 )   $ (3.79 )

Diluted

  $ (3.04 )   $ (3.79 )