Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 25, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 25, 2011
Net income $ 5,140 $ 7,814 $ 17,516 $ 18,955
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:        
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) 305 (323) 259 (932)
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges:        
Unrealized hedge loss arising during the period (1,639) 0 (1,422) 0
Net loss reclassified into earnings for cash flow hedges 538 0 538 0
Net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges (1,101) 0 (884) 0
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax: (796) (323) (625) (932)
Total comprehensive income 4,344 7,491 16,891 18,023
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest   472 (503) 472
Comprehensive income attributable to Spansion Inc. common stockholders $ 4,344 $ 7,019 $ 17,394 $ 17,551