Note 6 - Maximum Deferred Consideration Payments (Details) - BGA [Member] $ in Thousands	Jul. 02, 2016 USD ($)
December 31, 2016	$ 190
December 30, 2017	645
December 30, 2018	252
Estimated future contingent consideration payments	$ 1,087

Represents estimated future contingent consideration payments remainder of fiscal year.

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