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Fair Value Fair Value (Details Textual) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 27, 2020 USD ($)
2020 Acquisitions [Member] |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired during period | $ 101.3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Deferred revenue assumed in acquisitions during period | $ 6.9
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | ExpectedProfitMargin [Member] |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |
Valuation significant input, assumed profit margin | 25.00%
Deferred revenue [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [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] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [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] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [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] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [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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