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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | Apr. 02, 2016 USD ($)
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Outstanding POs [Abstract] |
Contractual Obligation | $ 109

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- Definition Amount of contractual obligation, including but not limited to, long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations, purchase obligations, and other commitments. + References No definition available. + Details
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