Related Parties and Strategic Investments (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 27, 2015		Dec. 28, 2014
Maximum reasonably estimable loss exposure (excluding lost profits), based upon the exchange rate
Guarantee of Flash Ventures equipment leases (1)	$ 765,761	[1]	$ 551,000
Maximum estimable loss exposure	1,745,000		1,514,000
Notes Receivable [Member]
Maximum reasonably estimable loss exposure (excluding lost profits), based upon the exchange rate
Maximum estimable loss exposure	477,000		467,000
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Maximum reasonably estimable loss exposure (excluding lost profits), based upon the exchange rate
Maximum estimable loss exposure	$ 502,000		$ 496,000

[1] The Company’s guarantee obligation, net of cumulative lease payments, was 92.4 billion Japanese yen, or approximately $766 million based upon the exchange rate at September 27, 2015.