Note 11. Restructuring and Others (Detail) - Summary of Restructuring Activity (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 25, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 25, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Fiscal Year 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Fiscal Year 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Fiscal Year 2011 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Fiscal Year 2009 and 2010 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Fiscal Year 2009 and 2010 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Sep. 30, 2012
Fiscal Year 2009 and 2010 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Accrued restructuring balance         $ 785   $ 8,087 $ 172   $ 1,200
Provision:                    
Gain on sale of equipment         0   (3,798) 0   0
Asset relocation fees         854   4,686 0   0
Asset impairment charges     2,070 7,557 0   2,070 0   0
Severance and others         1,009   3,550 0   0
Restructuring charges 1,862 0 5,650 0 1,863 22,600 6,508 0 43,200 0
Non-cash adjustments (1)         (43) [1]   1,557 [1] (1) [1]   (899) [1]
Cash payments         (344)   (13,891) (68)   (198)
Accrued restructuring balance         $ 2,261 $ 2,261 $ 2,261 $ 103 $ 103 $ 103
[1] Non-cash adjustments for the three months ended September 30, 2012 relate to foreign currency translations. Non-cash adjustments for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 relate to asset impairment charges, reversal of accrual relating to labor lawsuit in Thailand, gain on sale of equipment and foreign currency translations.