Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Net income (loss)	$ (23,254)	$ 6,482	$ (35,494)	$ 7,288
Changes in market value of investments:
Changes in unrealized loss		166	199	(418)
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains (losses)		33	26	(26)
Release of tax provision for unrealized gains		0	828	0
Net change in market value of investments		199	1,053	(444)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(23,254)	6,681	(34,441)	6,844
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	98	0	(37)	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Exar Corporation	$ (23,352)	$ 6,681	$ (34,404)	$ 6,844