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Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 | Apr. 02, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring, integration, and other charges | $ 8,243 | $ 9,607
Restructuring, integration, and other charges net of tax | 6,141 | 7,199
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Basic and Diluted | $ 0.05 | $ 0.06
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring, integration, and other charges | 5,417 |
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Facility Closing [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring, integration, and other charges | 103 |
Vacated Facilities | 1 |
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring, integration, and other charges | 706 |
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring, integration, and other charges | 1,841 | 4,355
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member] | Facility Closing [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring, integration, and other charges | 190 |
Restructuring Charges From Prior Periods [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring, integration, and other charges | 487 | (79)
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2011 [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring, integration, and other charges | (1,354) |
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2011 [Member] | Facility Closing [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring, integration, and other charges | 40 |
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2011 [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring, integration, and other charges | (1,309) |
Restructuring Charges From Acquisitions [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring, integration, and other charges | $ 2,339 | $ 5,331
Global Components [Member] | Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring and Related Cost Number of Positions Eliminated | 95 |
Global ECS [Member] | Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Restructuring and Related Cost Number of Positions Eliminated | 35 |

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