Balance Sheet Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 02, 2011
Accrued payroll and related liabilities:
Accrued compensation	$ 69,640	$ 76,352
Deferred compensation plan liability	45,137	43,153
Other	6,532	6,077
Total Accrued payroll and related liabilities	121,309	125,582
Other accrued liabilities:
Contingent consideration related to business combinations	5,636	3,780
Affordable housing credit investments	25,730	3,361
Accrued Distributor Price Adjustment	10,034
Sales tax payables	8,663	11,908
Convertible debts interest payable	5,757	5,757
Unsettled purchase of available for sale securities	4,092	975
Other	15,940	17,762
Accrued Liabilities, Total	$ 75,852	$ 43,543