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Segment Information - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2016 | Jan. 28, 2018 USD ($) | Jan. 29, 2017 USD ($) | Jan. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of operating segments | 5 | 4 |  | 5
Number of operating segments that aggregate into one reportable segment |  | 4 | 4 | 4
Number of reportable segments |  | 1 | 1 | 1
Net book value of equipment and machinery |  | $ 124,586 | $ 108,910 |
Machinery and equipment | Foundry in China |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net book value of equipment and machinery |  | 15,400 | 5,100 |
Machinery and equipment | Foundry In Malaysia [Member] |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net book value of equipment and machinery |  | $ 6,100 | $ 2,300 |
Net sales revenue |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Minimum concentration risk threshold |  | 10.00% |  |

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