Equity Compensation (Summary of Effect of Stock-Based Compensation on Cost of Goods Sold) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Mar. 26, 2016	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Effect on pre-tax income	$ 33,506	$ 37,549	$ 23,074
Income Tax Benefit	(10,306)	(11,467)	(8,289)
Total share based compensation expense (net of taxes)	$ 23,200	$ 26,082	$ 14,785
Share based compensation effects on basic earnings per share	$ 0.37	$ 0.42	$ 0.23
Share based compensation effects on diluted earnings per share	$ 0.35	$ 0.40	$ 0.23
Cost of Sales [Member]
Effect on pre-tax income	$ 1,145	$ 747	$ 864
Research and Development [Member]
Effect on pre-tax income	17,173	11,222	10,392
Selling, General and Administrative [Member]
Effect on pre-tax income	$ 15,188	$ 25,580	$ 11,818

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Share Based Compensation Effects On Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share

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The amount of expense, net of income tax, recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
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-Section 45
-Paragraph 28
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