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Note 6 - Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Long Term Assets - Goodwill Activity by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2018	Apr. 02, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Balance	$ 20,458	$ 19,965	$ 20,048
Effect of Foreign Currency Translation	240	83	410
Balance	20,698	20,048	20,458
Battery & Energy Products Segment [Member]
Balance	8,965	8,472	8,555
Effect of Foreign Currency Translation	240	83	410
Balance	9,205	8,555	8,965
Communications Systems Segment [Member]
Balance	11,493	11,493	11,493
Effect of Foreign Currency Translation
Balance	$ 11,493	$ 11,493	$ 11,493

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- Definition

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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