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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 29, 2018 USD ($)
Wireless and Sensing [Member] |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Goodwill, Transferred from Other Product Group | $ 49,400

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- Details
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