Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2013
Dec. 30, 2012
Dec. 25, 2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:      
Net income (loss) $ (78,268) $ 24,384 $ (55,548)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 91,216 95,431 149,747
Costs relating to partial repurchase of 7.875% Senior Unsecured Notes 2,280    
Asset impairment charges   2,070 19,502
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes (4,985) 5,889 6,646
Gain on sale of Kuala Lumpur land and buildings   (28,434)  
Net gain on sale and disposal of property, plant, and equipment (3,082) (6,086) (3,109)
Gain on acquisition of microcontroller and analog business (7,950)    
Gain on recovery from impaired investments (11,236) (1,059)  
Compensation recognized under employee stock plans 30,687 34,363 19,197
Non-cash inventory expenses related to fresh start markup     8,260
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisition      
Accounts Receivable (68,957) 2,528 55,022
Inventories 30,529 (8,667) (10,194)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,274 2,301 11,651
Other assets (25,929) 10,128 (20,662)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and accrued compensation 106,665 (15,382) (135,666)
Income taxes payable 2,037 981 405
Deferred income 21,122 (9,047) (6,916)
Net cash provided by operating activities 91,403 109,400 38,335
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:      
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 3,206 45,635 8,432
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (56,002) (42,286) (66,510)
Proceeds from recovery of impaired investments 11,566 1,059  
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired (149,952)   581
Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities 146,840 112,467 45,929
Purchases of marketable securities (120,549) (96,334) (88,803)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (164,891) 20,541 (100,371)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:      
Additional borrowings on term loan, net of discount 82,117    
Refinancing cost on Term Loan and Revolver (416) (2,597)  
Payments on financing arrangements (9,386) (30,390) (7,524)
Proceeds from issuance of 2.0% Senior Exchangeable Notes 150,000    
Costs relating to issuance of 2.0% Senior Exchangeable Notes (4,506)    
Purchase of capped call for the 2.0% Senior Exchangeable Notes (15,375)    
Partial repurchase of 7.875% Senior Notes including costs (106,779)    
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest   (4,024)  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs 2,693 1,588 5,386
Cash settlement on hedging activies (268) (1,073) (1,061)
Purchase of bankruptcy claims   (24,450) (70,989)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 98,080 (60,946) (74,188)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (700) (1,668) 1,780
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 23,892 67,327 (134,444)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period 262,177 194,850 329,294
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 286,069 262,177 194,850
Supplemental Cash Flows Disclosures:      
Interest paid 26,477 30,904 29,861
Income taxes paid, net of refunds 7,761 7,016 14,356
Non-cash investing and financing activities:      
Term Loan amendment   218,789  
Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
     
Non-cash investing and financing activities:      
Liabilities assumed 9,495 11,359 19,995
Relating to Software License and Intellectual Property Obligations [Member]
     
Non-cash investing and financing activities:      
Liabilities assumed $ 17,572 $ 5,623