Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 11 — Commitments and Contingencies Commitments The Company's principal contractual commitments include purchase obligations, re-payments of draw-downs from the revolving line of credit, and payments under operating and finance leases. Purchase obligations are largely comprised of open purchase order commitments to suppliers and to subcontractors under professional services agreements. Our risk associated with the purchase obligations under professional services agreements is limited to the termination liability provisions within those contracts, and as such, we do not believe they represent a material liquidity risk to us. Certain wafer manufacturers require the Company to forecast wafer starts several months in advance. The Company is committed to taking delivery of and paying for a portion of forecasted wafer volume. As of July 2, 2023, the Company had no significant outstanding commitments for the purchase of wafer inventory. *Purchase Obligations* Purchase obligations represent contractual agreements to purchase goods or services entered into in the ordinary course of business. Purchase obligations are legally binding and amongst other things, specify a minimum or a range of quantities, pricing, and approximate timing of the transaction. Purchase obligations include amounts that are recorded on the Company's consolidated balance sheets, as well as amounts that are not recorded on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. As of July 2, 2023, total outstanding purchase obligations for other goods and services were $2.7 million due within the next twelve months. *Contingencies* Contingent commitments are not recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and represent significant contractual obligations on procurement contracts with determinable prices and quantities, but where the timing and probability of incurring the obligation is dependent on numerous variables which are not predictable. These obligations require our suppliers to build and deliver certain products in sufficient time to meet the Company’s planning horizon. The actual amounts we pay to our suppliers and the timing of payments for these future obligations could differ materially from our current estimates. As of July 2, 2023, contingent commitments were approximately $1.4 million due within FY'23 and an additional $8.7 million due from FY'24 to FY'26. These amounts represent the Company’s best estimates for contingent commitments which are expected to be delivered at some time in the future but for which delivery is currently undefined. Litigation From time to time, the Company may become involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business including, but not limited to, intellectual property infringement and collection matters. Absolute assurance cannot be given that any such third-party assertions will be resolved without costly litigation; in a manner that is not adverse to the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows; or without requiring royalty or other payments which may adversely impact gross profit.

Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jul. 02, 2023

Note 11 — Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

The Company's principal contractual commitments include purchase obligations, re-payments of draw-downs from the revolving line of credit, and payments under operating and finance leases. Purchase obligations are largely comprised of open purchase order commitments to suppliers and to subcontractors under professional services agreements. Our risk associated with the purchase obligations under professional services agreements is limited to the termination liability provisions within those contracts, and as such, we do not believe they represent a material liquidity risk to us.

Certain wafer manufacturers require the Company to forecast wafer starts several months in advance. The Company is committed to taking delivery of and paying for a portion of forecasted wafer volume. As of July 2, 2023, the Company had no significant outstanding commitments for the purchase of wafer inventory.

Purchase Obligations

Purchase obligations represent contractual agreements to purchase goods or services entered into in the ordinary course of business. Purchase obligations are legally binding and amongst other things, specify a minimum or a range of quantities, pricing, and approximate timing of the transaction. Purchase obligations include amounts that are recorded on the Company's consolidated balance sheets, as well as amounts that are not recorded on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. As of July 2, 2023, total outstanding purchase obligations for other goods and services were $2.7 million due within the next twelve months.

Contingencies

Contingent commitments are not recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and represent significant contractual obligations on procurement contracts with determinable prices and quantities, but where the timing and probability of incurring the obligation is dependent on numerous variables which are not predictable. These obligations require our suppliers to build and deliver certain products in sufficient time to meet the Company’s planning horizon. The actual amounts we pay to our suppliers and the timing of payments for these future obligations could differ materially from our current estimates. As of July 2, 2023, contingent commitments were approximately $1.4 million due within FY'23 and an additional $8.7 million due from FY'24 to FY'26. These amounts represent the Company’s best estimates for contingent commitments which are expected to be delivered at some time in the future but for which delivery is currently undefined.

Litigation

From time to time, the Company may become involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business including, but not limited to, intellectual property infringement and collection matters. Absolute assurance cannot be given that any such third-party assertions will be resolved without costly litigation; in a manner that is not adverse to the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows; or without requiring royalty or other payments which may adversely impact gross profit.