Balance Sheet Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2012	Jan. 02, 2011	Jan. 03, 2010
Accounts Receivable from Product Revenues, net
Trade accounts receivable	$ 692,702	$ 621,822
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,717)	(8,416)	(12,348)
Price protection, promotions and other activities	(165,222)	(245,622)
Total accounts receivable from product revenues, net	521,763	367,784
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for doubtful accounts, beginning balance	8,416	12,348	13,881
Additions (reductions) charged to costs and expenses	(1,476)	(2,575)	(719)
Deductions/write-offs	(1,223)	(1,357)	(814)
Allowance for doubtful accounts, ending balance	5,717	8,416	12,348
Inventory
Raw material	398,308	314,027
Work-in-process	89,332	48,889
Finished goods	190,742	146,669
Total inventory	$ 678,382	$ 509,585