Receivables and Allowances for Doubtful Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Jan. 02, 2016

Receivables [Abstract]

Current and long-term accounts receivable balances

Cadence’s current and long-term receivables balances as of January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 were as follows:

	As of
	January 2, 2016		January 3, 2015
	(In thousands)
Accounts receivable	$	107,041	$	79,410
Unbilled accounts receivable	57,807		43,082
Long-term receivables	4,498		3,644
Total receivables	$	169,346	$	126,136
Less allowance for doubtful accounts	—		—
Total receivables, net	$	169,346	$	126,136