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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 2) - 6 months ended Jul. 04, 2015 - Auction rate securities - Weighted Average - Discounted cash flow | Total
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Quantitative information for Level 3 Fair Value Measurements Assets |
Estimated yield (as a percent) | 0.86%
Expected holding period | 10 years
Estimated discount rate (as a percent) | 3.64%

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