Receivables, net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Receivables [Abstract]

Current and long-term accounts receivable balances

Cadence’s current and long-term receivables balances as of December 31, 2016 and January 2, 2016 were as follows:

	As of
	December 31, 2016		January 2, 2016
	(In thousands)
Accounts receivable	$	85,554	$	107,041
Unbilled accounts receivable	71,617		57,807
Long-term receivables	12,949		4,498
Total receivables	170,120		169,346
Less allowance for doubtful accounts	—		—
Total receivables, net	$	170,120	$	169,346