Operating Segments (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2011	Jul. 04, 2010	Jul. 03, 2011	Jul. 04, 2010
Revenue by major product group
Revenues	$ 536,251	$ 410,563	$ 997,879	$ 794,987
Cable products [Member]
Revenue by major product group
Revenues	378,497	312,446	697,625	603,757
Networking products [Member]
Revenue by major product group
Revenues	81,534	53,962	152,789	103,220
Connectivity products [Member]
Revenue by major product group
Revenues	$ 76,220	$ 44,155	$ 147,465	$ 88,010