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Income Taxes - Effective Income Tax (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Apr. 26, 2014
Apr. 27, 2013
Apr. 28, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Computed income tax expense at federal statutory rate $ 13,035 $ 10,825 $ 4,052
State taxes, net of federal benefit 1,433 684 497
Research and development tax credit (750) (1,804) (1,004)
Meals and entertainment 344 308 375
Stock compensation 586 466 842
Dividends paid to retirement plan (328) (616) (522)
Domestic production activities deduction (1,012) (976) (270)
Change in foreign deferred rates 0 0 (249)
Change in valuation allowances 2,301 0 (364)
Other, net (574) (737) (269)
Income tax expense $ 15,035 $ 8,150 $ 3,088