Share-Based Compensation (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jul. 03, 2011	Jan. 02, 2011
Compensation and Benefits (Textuals) [Abstract]
Share based compensation expenses capitalized into inventory	$ 1.3	$ 0.9
Purchase price of common stock under employee stock purchase plan as a percentage of fair market value of share	85.00%
Stock Option And Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Compensation and Benefits (Textuals) [Abstract]
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of forfeitures, related to awards granted to employees	70.6
Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (in years)	2.6
Restricted stock units [Member]
Compensation and Benefits (Textuals) [Abstract]
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of forfeitures, related to awards granted to employees	62.9
Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (in years)	3.2
Employee stock purchase plan [Member]
Compensation and Benefits (Textuals) [Abstract]
Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (in years)	0.1
Total unrecognized compensation expense for ESPP	$ 0.8

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As of the latest balance-sheet date presented, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to employee stock purchase plan (will be charged against earnings through the end of the plan period).

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Purchase price of common stock under Employee stock purchase plan as a percentage of fair market value of share.

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Represents the compensation cost capitalized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, units, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest.

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The weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, using a decimal to express in number of years.

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