Restructuring and Other Impairment Charges, Two Thousand Seven Integration Program (Detail) (2007 Arrow Integration Program, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013	Apr. 01, 2012
2007 Arrow Integration Program
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Facility closure costs	$ 80	$ 92
Contract termination costs		(2,022)
Restructuring charges	$ 80	$ (1,930)

The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs incurred associated with an exit or disposal activity other than for a discontinued operations as defined under generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset.

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Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations.

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