Related Parties and Strategic Investments (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 03, 2016		Jan. 03, 2016
Maximum reasonably estimable loss exposure (excluding lost profits), based upon the exchange rate
Guarantee of Flash Ventures equipment leases (1)	$ 984,481	[1]	$ 766,000
Prepayments	37,000		40,000
Maximum estimable loss exposure	1,921,000		1,816,000
Notes Receivable [Member]
Maximum reasonably estimable loss exposure (excluding lost profits), based upon the exchange rate
Maximum estimable loss exposure	346,000		505,000
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Maximum reasonably estimable loss exposure (excluding lost profits), based upon the exchange rate
Maximum estimable loss exposure	$ 554,000		$ 505,000

[1] The Company’s guarantee obligation, net of cumulative lease payments, was 110.3 billion Japanese yen, or approximately $984 million based upon the exchange rate at April 3, 2016.