Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule of Future Minimum Commitments Under Non-Cancellable Operating Leases) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	Jul. 02, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies
2011 (Remaining)	$ 2,238
2012	5,371
2013	5,371
2014	5,371
2015	5,689
2016	6,005
Thereafter	27,024
Total future minimum commitments	$ 57,069

The total material additions since prior year fiscal year end to future contractually required payments on leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, material additions since prior fiscal year end to required rental payments due within the remaining current fiscal year relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, material additions to required rental payments since prior fiscal year end due within the fifth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, material additions to required rental payments since prior fiscal year end due within the fourth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, material additions to required rental payments since prior fiscal year end due within the sixth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, material additions to required rental payments since prior fiscal year end due within the third year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, material additions to required rental payments since prior fiscal year end due within the second year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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For leases having an initial or remaining non-cancelable letter-terms in excess of one year, material additions to required rental payments since prior fiscal year end after the sixth year of the balance sheet date relating to leases defined as operating.

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Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]

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