Restructuring And Other Impairment Charges (Schedule Of Charges Associated With Restructuring Program) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2009	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Asset impairments	$ 3,300	$ 2,497		$ 3,356
Total restructuring charges		461	2,875	7,033
2007 Arrow Integration Program [Member]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Termination benefits		(16)	1,015	4,033
Contract termination costs		311	1,503	1,622
Asset impairments				42
Gain on sale of assets			(458)
Other restructuring costs			3	759
Total restructuring charges		461	2,875	6,991
Facility Closure Costs [Member] | 2007 Arrow Integration Program [Member]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Facility closure costs		$ 166	$ 812	$ 577