Receivables and Allowances for Doubtful Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 03, 2015

Receivables [Abstract]

Current and long-term accounts receivable balances

Cadence’s current and long-term receivables balances as of January 3, 2015 and December 28, 2013 were as follows:

	As of
	January 3, 2015		December 28, 2013
	(In thousands)
Accounts receivable	$	84,923	$	76,057
Unbilled accounts receivable	37,569		31,567
Long-term receivables	3,644		3,672
Total receivables	$	126,136	$	111,296
Less allowance for doubtful accounts	—		—
Total receivables, net	$	126,136	$	111,296