Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Future Rental Commitments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2014
Rental Commitments [Line Items]
2015	$ 3,065
2016	2,604
2017	2,524
2018	828
2019	377
Thereafter
Total minimum lease payment	9,398
Facilities [Member]
Rental Commitments [Line Items]
2015	3,292
2016	2,623
2017	2,519
2018	823
2019	373
Thereafter
Total minimum lease payment	9,630
Subleases [Member]
Rental Commitments [Line Items]
2015	238
2016	27
2017
2018
2019
Thereafter
Total minimum lease payment	265
Net Facilities Commitments [Member]
Rental Commitments [Line Items]
2015	3,054
2016	2,596
2017	2,519
2018	823
2019	373
Thereafter
Total minimum lease payment	9,365
Equipment Commitments [Member]
Rental Commitments [Line Items]
2015	11
2016	8
2017	5
2018	5
2019	4
Thereafter
Total minimum lease payment	$ 33

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