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Taxes (Details 4) (Swiss tax rate, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 29, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Jan. 01, 2011
Income tax holiday |  |  |
Current foreign income taxes reduced by tax holiday | $ 1.2 | $ 0.9 | $ 0.2
2003 through 2007 |  |  |
Income tax holiday |  |  |
Tax holiday granted (as a percent) | 100.00% |  |
2008 through 2012 |  |  |
Income tax holiday |  |  |
Tax holiday granted (as a percent) | 60.00% |  |

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