Note 5. Balance Sheet Components (Details) - Balance Sheet Components (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 28, 2014
Dec. 29, 2013
Dec. 30, 2012
Dec. 25, 2011
Cash and cash equivalents        
Cash $ 247,271 $ 282,163    
Cash equivalents:        
Money market funds 435 3,906    
Cash and cash equivalents 250,065 286,069 262,177 194,850
Short-term investments        
Time deposits 28,088 14,045    
Short-term investments 50,588 25,428    
Account receivable, net        
Accounts receivable, gross 137,273 178,252    
Allowance for doubtful accounts (410) (414)    
Account receivable, net 136,863 177,838    
Inventories        
Raw materials 9,543 11,056    
Work-in-process 246,435 176,601    
Finished goods 54,746 66,497    
Inventories 310,724 254,154    
Property, plant and equipment, net        
Land 45,168 45,168    
Buildings and leasehold improvements 67,008 61,923    
Equipment 426,863 385,679    
Construction in progress 27,733 19,734    
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (367,377) (326,999)    
Property, plant and equipment, net 199,395 185,505    
Accrued compensation and benefits        
Accrued vacation 12,306 11,077    
MCA business employees pension related obligation 5,109 22,406    
Others 16,664 24,393    
Accrued compensation and benefits 34,079 57,876    
Accrued liabilities and other        
Short term license liability 5,963 13,003    
Obligation recorded from sale of Sunnyvale property 59,844      
Litigation reserve 32,129 20,419    
Others 47,207 52,930    
Accrued liabilities and other 145,143 86,352    
Other long term liabilities        
MCA business employees pension related obligation 10,783      
Others 30,621 32,048    
Other long term liabilities 41,404 32,048    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]        
Cash equivalents:        
FDIC insured certificates of deposit 2,359      
Short-term Investments [Member]        
Cash equivalents:        
FDIC insured certificates of deposit $ 22,500 $ 11,383