Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) - Allowance for doubtful accounts and other sales allowances - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jan. 29, 2023	Jan. 30, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Change in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$ 747	$ 721	$ 633
Additions	3,134	26	88
Deductions	0	0	0
Balance at End of Year	3,881	$ 747	$ 721
Sierra Wireless
Change in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Additions	$ 3,000

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