Note 6 - Equity Incentive Plan and Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - Total Recorded Stock-based Compensation Expense (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2014
Sep. 29, 2013
Sep. 28, 2014
Sep. 29, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation expense after income taxes(1) $ 9,476 [1] $ 7,028 [1] $ 25,078 [1] $ 23,324 [1]
Cost of Sales [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]        
Stock based compensation expense 1,553 1,384 4,476 4,235
Research and Development Expense [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]        
Stock based compensation expense 2,484 1,952 6,298 7,420
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
       
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]        
Stock based compensation expense $ 5,439 $ 3,692 $ 14,304 $ 11,669
[1] There was no income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation because all of the Company's U.S. deferred tax assets, net of U.S. deferred tax liabilities, continue to be subject to a full valuation allowance.