Receivables and Allowances for Doubtful Accounts (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 30, 2013

Receivables [Abstract]

Current and long-term accounts receivable balances

Cadence’s current and long-term receivables balances as of March 30, 2013 and December 29, 2012 were as follows:

	As of
	March 30, 2013		December 29, 2012
	(In thousands)
Accounts receivable	$	41,269	$	67,259
Installment contract receivables, short-term	33,984		30,647
Long-term receivables	3,734		7,559
Total receivables	$	78,987	$	105,465
Less allowance for doubtful accounts	—		(85		)
Total receivables, net	$	78,987	$	105,380