Share-Based Compensation-Grant Date Fair Value of Vested Awards (Details 5) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Grant date fair value of options and RSUs vested
Options	$ 11,364	$ 7,018	$ 29,207	$ 28,868
RSUs	17,218	2,206	75,308	38,109
Total grant date fair value of vested options and RSUs	$ 28,582	$ 9,224	$ 104,515	$ 66,977

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The total fair value of share-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain awards and options in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.

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Fair value of share-based awards for which the grantee gained the right by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash.

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Fair value of options vested. Excludes equity instruments other than options, for example, but not limited to, share units, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock.

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