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Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] |  |
Gross unrealized gains (losses) | $ (67,000) | $ (388,000)
Gross unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes | $ (42,000) | $ (244,000)
Contractual maturities period of marketable securities, minimum (in months) | 2 months |
Contractual maturities period of marketable securities, maximum (in months) | 26 months |

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