Note 8 - Restructuring Charges and Exit Costs (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2013

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]

	September 29, 2013
	Beginning balance		Additions/ adjustments			Non-cash charges			Payments			Ending balance
Lease termination costs and others	$	2,860	$	(76	)	$	(16	)	$	(183	)	$	2,585
Severance		426		1,270			—			(1,122	)		574
Sale / Leaseback of Exar campus		—		226			—			(188	)		38
Balance at September 29, 2013	$	3,286	$	1,420		$	(16	)	$	(1,493	)	$	3,197

	March 31, 2013
	Beginning balance		Additions/ adjustments		Non-cash charges			Payments			Ending balance
Lease termination costs and others	$	5,235	$	6	$	(56	)	$	(2,325	)	$	2,860
Severance		2,806		1,548		—			(3,928	)		426
Balance at March 31, 2013	$	8,041	$	1,554	$	(56	)	$	(6,253	)	$	3,286