Note 6 - Employee Benefit Plans - Reported Share-based Compensation in Consolidated Financial Statements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Share-based compensation of continuing operations	$ 10,053	$ 7,007	$ 7,143
Income tax benefit	(993)	(530)	(269)
Total share-based compensation, net of tax	9,060	6,477	6,874
Cost of Sales [Member]
Share-based compensation of continuing operations	546	423	398
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Share-based compensation of continuing operations	1,717	1,054	1,292
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-based compensation of continuing operations	$ 7,790	$ 5,530	$ 5,453

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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