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Fair Value Fair Value (Details Textual) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 28, 2020 USD ($)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Deferred revenue assumed in acquisitions during period | $ 6.9
ExpectedProfitMargin [Member] |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Valuation significant input, assumed profit margin | 25.00%
Deferred revenue [Member] | Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Valuation significant input, discount rate | 4.75%
Acquired Intangible Assets [Member] | Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member] |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Valuation significant input, discount rate | 9.00%
Acquired Intangible Assets [Member] | Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member] |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Valuation significant input, discount rate | 12.50%
Acquired Intangible Assets [Member] | Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member] | Weighted Average [Member] |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Valuation significant input, discount rate | 10.30%

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