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Equity Compensation (Summary Of Effect Of Stock-Based Compensation On Cost Of Goods Sold) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 | Mar. 26, 2011 | Mar. 27, 2010
Equity Compensation [Abstract] |  |  |
Cost of sales | $ 398 | $ 243 | $ 212
Research and development | 5,590 | 2,641 | 1,882
Sales, general and administrative | 6,190 | 5,257 | 3,224
Effect on pre-tax income | 12,178 | 8,141 | 5,318
Total share based compensation expense (net of taxes) | 12,178 | 8,141 | 5,318
Share based compensation effects on basic earnings (loss) per share | $ 0.19 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.08
Share based compensation effects on diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ 0.18 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.08
Share based compensation effects on operating activities cash flow | 12,178 | 8,141 | 5,318
Share based compensation effects on financing activities cash flow |  |  |

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