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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation [Line Items]
Employee stock options	$ 675	$ 666	$ 1,472	$ 1,492
Restricted stock	232	252	525	435
Restricted stock units	764	0	1,152	0
Nonemployee stock options	12	66	34	92
Total	$ 1,683	$ 984	$ 3,183	$ 2,019

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The noncash expense that represents the cost of restricted stock unit distributed to employees as compensation.

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Represents the Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Share based compensation To Non Employees.

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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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