Restructuring Charges

6 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2011

Restructuring Charges [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 12. Restructuring Charges

During the second quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company implemented restructuring measures designed to consolidate its research and development activities in the U.S. and to reduce its global workforce by 46 net positions, or less than 2%. The Company has substantially completed this restructuring plan in the second quarter of fiscal 2012. The Company recorded total restructuring charges of $3.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2012, which was predominantly related to severance costs and benefits expenses. These charges have been shown separately as restructuring charges on the condensed consolidated statements of income. Of the $3.4 million charges, the amount that had not been paid as of October 1, 2011 was $2.0 million, which is expected to be settled by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2012.