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Note 15. Lease Financing Obligation (Detail) - Amortization Expense Related to the Design Tools (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Apr. 01, 2012	Mar. 27, 2011	Apr. 01, 2012 Design Tools [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Design Tools [Member]	Mar. 27, 2011 Design Tools [Member]
Amortization expense	$ 3,379	$ 3,603	$ 6,044	$ 3,706	$ 3,523	$ 3,526

The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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