Receivables and Allowances for Doubtful Accounts (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2014

Receivables [Abstract]

Current and long-term accounts receivable balances

Cadence’s current and long-term receivables balances as of March 29, 2014 and December 28, 2013 were as follows:

	As of
	March 29, 2014		December 28, 2013
	(In thousands)
Accounts receivable	$	81,330	$	76,057
Unbilled accounts receivable	24,992		31,567
Long-term receivables	6,193		3,672
Total receivables	$	112,515	$	111,296
Less allowance for doubtful accounts	—		—
Total receivables, net	$	112,515	$	111,296