Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Reported Share-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 29, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Allocated share-based compensation	$ 1,880	$ 1,860	$ 5,497	$ 5,336
Income tax benefit	(115)	(107)	(555)	(429)
Total share-based compensation, net	1,765	1,753	4,942	4,907
Cost of Sales [Member]
Allocated share-based compensation	125	123	408	327
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Allocated share-based compensation	354	278	1,098	856
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Allocated share-based compensation	$ 1,401	$ 1,459	$ 3,991	$ 4,153

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

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