Operating Segments (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2012	Jul. 03, 2011	Jul. 01, 2012	Jul. 03, 2011
Revenue by major product group
Revenues	$ 484,042	$ 536,251	$ 948,333	$ 997,879
Cable products [Member]
Revenue by major product group
Revenues	345,415	378,497	674,680	697,625
Networking products [Member]
Revenue by major product group
Revenues	71,785	81,534	137,095	152,789
Connectivity products [Member]
Revenue by major product group
Revenues	$ 66,842	$ 76,220	$ 136,558	$ 147,465