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Balance Sheet Components (Schedule of Changes in Carrying Value of Long-term Investments) (Parentheticals) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 28, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Equity investments | $ 9,869 | $ 8,147
Limited partnership fund |  |
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Equity investments | $ 400 |

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