Exar (EXAR) 10-Q 3 Feb 17 2017 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 30, 2017
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	EXAR CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key	753,568
Trading Symbol	exar
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--04-02
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		50,890,387
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jan. 1, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Current assets:
Total cash and cash equivalents	$ 102,023	$ 55,070
Short-term marketable securities	125,621
Accounts receivable (net of allowances of $831 and $809)	12,842	16,130
Accounts receivable, related party (net of allowances of $416 and $617)	4,977	3,247
Inventories	24,221	20,807
Other current assets	3,081	1,922
Assets of discontinued operations		93,911
Total current assets	272,765	191,087
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,926	20,299
Goodwill	31,613	31,613
Intangible assets, net	9,602	11,735
Other non-current assets	5,605	639
Total assets	323,511	255,373
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	9,558	11,258
Accrued compensation and related benefits	2,276	2,984
Deferred income and allowances on sales to distributors	3,221	3,053
Deferred income and allowances on sales to distributor, related party	2,988	4,683
Other current liabilities	10,200	10,669
Liabilities of discontinued operations		3,470
Total current liabilities	28,243	36,117
Long-term lease financing obligations		1,285
Other non-current obligations	3,536	3,422
Total liabilities	31,779	40,824
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 14 and 15)
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 50,763,486 and 48,545,311 shares outstanding	5	5
Additional paid-in capital	551,206	529,207
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(141)
Accumulated deficit	(259,338)	(314,663)
Total stockholders’ equity	291,732	214,549
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 323,511	$ 255,373

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Accounts receivable, allowances	$ 831	$ 809
Common stock par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	50,763,486	48,545,311
Related Party [Member]
Accounts receivable, allowances	$ 416	$ 617

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015
Sales:
Net sales	$ 18,845,000	$ 16,884,000	$ 58,881,000	$ 47,740,000
Net sales, related party	8,377,000	8,426,000	23,078,000	28,508,000
Total net sales	27,222,000	25,310,000	81,959,000	76,248,000
Cost of sales:
Cost of sales	10,054,000	9,716,000	31,473,000	29,922,000
Cost of sales, related party	3,118,000	4,025,000	8,468,000	12,847,000
Restructuring charges and exit costs	0	2,600,000	1,100,000	5,600,000
Proceeds from legal settlement				(1,500,000)
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	594,000	594,000	1,782,000	1,833,000
Total cost of sales	13,766,000	14,335,000	41,948,000	43,842,000
Gross profit	13,456,000	10,975,000	40,011,000	32,406,000
Operating expenses:
Research and development	4,964,000	4,734,000	14,840,000	17,007,000
Selling, general and administrative	9,109,000	6,781,000	23,425,000	21,690,000
Merger and acquisition costs			1,270,000	544,000
Restructuring charges and exit costs, net	0	2,600,000	1,100,000	5,600,000
Impairment of design tools	0		1,519,000
Gain on sale of land and building under sale-leaseback arrangement			(9,300,000)
Total operating expenses, net	14,073,000	14,154,000	32,677,000	44,087,000
Income (loss) from operations	(617,000)	(3,179,000)	7,334,000	(11,681,000)
Other income and (expense), net:
Interest income and other, net	212,000	(12,000)	299,000	(60,000)
Interest expense	(80,000)	(65,000)	(147,000)	(158,000)
Total other income (expense), net	132,000	(77,000)	152,000	(218,000)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(485,000)	(3,256,000)	7,486,000	(11,899,000)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	(204,000)	(1,211,000)	141,000	(5,410,000)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	(281,000)	(2,045,000)	7,345,000	(6,489,000)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations (See Note 3)	45,660,000	(5,092,000)	47,982,000	(7,355,000)
Net income (loss)	$ 45,379,000	$ (7,137,000)	$ 55,327,000	$ (13,844,000)
Net income (loss) per share from continuing operations:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.04)	$ 0.15	$ (0.13)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	(0.01)	(0.04)	0.15	(0.13)
Net income (loss) per share from discontinued operations:
Basic (in dollars per share)	0.91	(0.11)	0.97	(0.15)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	0.89	(0.11)	0.95	(0.15)
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	0.90	(0.15)	1.12	(0.28)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.88	$ (0.15)	$ 1.10	$ (0.28)
Basic (in shares)	50,409	48,386	49,548	48,146
Effect of options and awards (in shares)	956		713
Diluted (in shares)	51,365	48,386	50,261	48,146
Continuing Operations [Member]
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic (in shares)	50,409	48,386	49,548	48,146
Effect of options and awards (in shares)			713
Diluted (in shares)	50,409	48,386	50,261	48,146
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic (in shares)	50,409	48,386	49,548	48,146
Effect of options and awards (in shares)	956		713
Diluted (in shares)	51,365	48,386	50,261	48,146
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of sales:
Restructuring charges and exit costs			$ 225,000	$ 740,000
Operating expenses:
Restructuring charges and exit costs, net			225,000	740,000
Operating Expense [Member]
Cost of sales:
Restructuring charges and exit costs		2,639,000	923,000	4,846,000
Operating expenses:
Restructuring charges and exit costs, net		$ 2,639,000	$ 923,000	$ 4,846,000

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015
Net income (loss)	$ 45,379	$ (7,137)	$ 55,327	$ (13,844)
Changes in market value of investments, net of tax:
Changes in unrealized loss on investments	(141)
Net change in market value of investments	(141)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 45,238	$ (7,137)	$ 55,327	$ (13,844)

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 55,327,000	$ (13,844,000)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations (See Note 3)	47,982,000	(7,355,000)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	7,345,000	(6,489,000)
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	4,739,000	6,908,000
Gain on sale of land and building under sale-leaseback arrangement	(9,300,000)
Amortization of deferred gain on sale-leaseback arrangement	(996,000)
Stock-based compensation expense	7,131,000	3,810,000
Impairment of design tools	1,519,000
Restructuring charges and exist costs	1,148,000	905,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	1,558,000	(1,822,000)
Inventories	(3,414,000)	3,495,000
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets	(515,000)	7,488,000
Accounts payable	5,049,000	1,055,000
Accrued compensation and related benefits	(708,000)	(646,000)
Deferred income	(1,527,000)	(2,841,000)
Other current and non-current liabilities	(2,219,000)	(7,875,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations	9,810,000	3,988,000
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities - discontinued operations	979,000	(2,884,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities	10,789,000	1,104,000
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intellectual property, net	(769,000)	(954,000)
Sale of land and building under sale-leaseback arrangement	24,051,000
Purchases of short-term marketable securities	(125,762,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities - continuing operations	(102,480,000)	(954,000)
Net cash provided by investing activities - discontinued operations	127,933,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	25,453,000	(954,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	13,950,000	2,351,000
Purchase of stock for withholding taxes on vested restricted stock	(456,000)	(1,562,000)
Cash settlement of equity award		(429,000)
Payments of lease financing obligations	(2,783,000)	(2,294,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities - continuing operations	10,711,000	(1,934,000)
Net cash provided by financing activities - discontinued operations
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	10,711,000	(1,934,000)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	46,953,000	(1,784,000)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	55,070,000	55,233,000
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$ 102,023,000	$ 53,449,000

Note 1 - Organization and Basis

Note 1 - Organization and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Description of Business— 1971 1991. Exar designs, develops and markets analog mixed-signal solutions serving the Industrial, Infrastructure, Automotive, and Audio/Video markets. Our comprehensive knowledge of end-user markets along our experience in analog and mixed signal technology has enabled us to provide innovative solutions designed to meet the needs of the evolving connected world. Applying both analog and mixed signal technologies, our products are deployed in a wide array of applications such as industrial, instrumentation and medical equipment, networking and telecommunication systems, servers, LED lighting solutions, and digital video recorders. We provide customers with a breadth of component products and sub-system solutions based on advanced silicon integration. Exar’s product portfolio includes Connectivity, Mixed-signal, Power Management, High Performance Analog, Processors and LED lighting. Basis of Presentation and Use of Management Estimates— 10 March 27, 2016 as filed with the SEC. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, that we believe are necessary for a fair statement of Exar’s financial position as of January 1, 2017 three nine January 1, 2017 December 27, 2015, . The financial statements include management’s estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and material effects on operating results and financial position may Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year’s presentation. Such reclassification had no effect on previously reported results of operations or stockholders’ equity. Our fiscal years consist of 52 53 52 13 2017 2016 53 52 2017, first 14 the remaining three 13 Discontinued Operations November 9, 2016, 100% Note 3 Discontinued Operations ” .

Note 2 - Recent Accounting Pron

Note 2 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	NOTE 2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS NOT YET ADOPTED In May 2014, 2014 09, 606). 2014 09 2014 09 five may may 2014 09 December 15, 2017. December 15, 2016. In July 2015, 2015 11, 330): 2015 11 first December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the effect of adoption of this standard, if any, on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In January 2016, 2016 01, 825 10), 2016 01 fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, We are currently evaluating the effect of adoption of this standard, if any, on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In February 2016, 2016 02, Leases: (Topic 842) twelve first 2019, In March 2016, 2016 08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): three 2014 09. In March 2016, 2016 09 , Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): (1) (2) (3) December 15, 2016, In April 2016, 2016 10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, Topic 606 2014 09. two 606: first 606 606 2014 09). In June 2016, 2016 13, Financial Instruments —Credit Losses, Topic 326 , which requires credit losses on financial assets measured at their amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, not on their incurred losses. Further, credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities should be recorded through an allowance for credit losses limited to the amount by which fair value is below amortized cost. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and early adoption is permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In December 2016, 2016 20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, 2014 09, 606 2014 09).

Note 3 - Discontinued Operation

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS On November 9, 2016, 100% $127.9 $45.4 $5.0 The following table summarizes certain statements of operations information for discontinued operations for the three nine January 1, 2017 December 27, 2015, Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Net sales $ 4,628 $ 12,129 $ 30,936 $ 36,354 Cost of sales: Cost of sales 2,863 6,546 17,935 18,388 Amortization of purchased intangible assets - 1,867 1,245 5,589 Total cost of sales 2,863 8,413 19,180 23,977 Gross profit 1,765 3,716 11,756 12,377 Operating expenses: Research and development 974 4,036 5,634 7,571 Selling, general and administrative 655 3,355 3,459 7,569 Total operating expenses, net 1,629 7,391 9,093 15,140 Gain on sale of iML 45,382 - 45,382 - Interest income and other, net (10 ) 2 69 9 Income (loss) before income taxes 45,508 (3,673 ) 48,114 (2,754 ) Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (152 ) 1,419 132 4,601 Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 45,660 $ (5,092 ) $ 47,982 $ (7,355 ) The gain on sale was calculated as the cash proceeds, less iML assets of $90.4 $2.8 $5.0 Net proceeds $ 127,933 Assets sold (90,394 ) Liabilities transferred 2,843 Holdback amount 5,000 Gain on sale of iML $ 45,382 After the completion of the sale, all of iML's assets were sold and all liabilities were transferred. As of March 27, 2016, March 27, 2016 Accounts receivable, net $ 13,427 Inventories 7,944 Deferred income taxes and other assets 248 Property, plant and equipment, net 88 Goodwill 13,258 Identifiable intangible assets, net 58,946 Total assets $ 93,911 Accounts payable $ 2,024 Accrued liabilities 1,422 Deferred income taxes and other liabilities 24 Total liabilities $ 3,470

Note 4 - Balance Sheet Details

Note 4 - Balance Sheet Details	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]	NOTE 4. BALANCE SHEET DETAILS Our inventories consisted of the following as of the dates indicated (in thousands): January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Raw materials $ 1,252 $ 1,012 Work-in-progress 9,729 9,780 Finished goods 13,240 10,015 Total inventories $ 24,221 $ 20,807 Our property, plant and equipment consisted of the following as of the dates indicated below (in thousands): January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Land $ - $ 6,660 Building - 16,365 Machinery and equipment 38,214 37,813 Software and licenses 21,561 22,045 Leasehold Improvement 833 755 Property, plant and equipment, total 60,608 83,638 Accumulated depreciation, amortization and impairment (56,682 ) (63,339 ) Total property, plant and equipment, net $ 3,926 $ 20,299 The decrease in land and building relates to the sale-leaseback of our Fremont facility. The accumulated depreciation and amortization for the three nine January 1, 2017 $1.0 $2.5 “Note 13 Our other current liabilities consisted of the following as of the dates indicated (in thousands): January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Short-term lease financing obligations $ 1,714 $ 3,784 Deferred gain on sale of land and building under sale-leaseback arrangement 1,594 - Accrual for stock awards in connection with Cadeka acquisition 1,200 1,200 Purchase consideration holdback 1,006 1,006 Accrued sales and marketing expenses 894 699 Accrued legal and professional services 792 1,247 Accrued manufacturing expenses, royalties and licenses 674 486 Accrued restructuring charges and exit costs 157 494 Other current liabilities 2,169 1,753 Total other current liabilities $ 10,200 $ 10,669 Our other non-current obligations consisted of the following as of the dates indicated (in thousands): January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Long-term taxes payable $ 3,446 $ 3,339 Deferred tax liability 90 83 Total other non-current obligations $ 3,536 $ 3,422 The deferred gain included in other current liabilities and non-current obligations relates to deferred gain associated with our sale-leaseback, net of amortization. See “ Note 13.

Note 5 - Fair Value

Note 5 - Fair Value	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	NOTE 5. FAIR VALUE Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. GAAP describes a fair value hierarchy based on three first two may Level 1 Level 2 1 Level 3 Our cash and investment instruments are classified within Level 1 2 There were no transfers between Level 1 2 nine January 1, 2017. Exar had no assets or liabilities utilizing Level 3 January 1, 2017 March 27, 2016. Our investment assets, measured at fair value on a recurring basis, consisted of the following as of the dates indicated below (in thousands): January 1, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Total Assets: Money market funds $ 65,114 $ - $ 65,114 U.S. government and agency securities 11,041 10,120 21,161 Corporate bonds and securities - 96,993 96,993 State and local government securities - 4,195 4,195 Certificates of deposit - 3,272 3,272 Total investment assets $ 76,155 $ 114,580 $ 190,735 March 27, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Total Assets: Money market funds $ 4 $ - $ 4 Common shares of CounterPath - 43 43 Total investment assets $ 4 $ 43 $ 47 In June 2016, 93,000 first 2015 $50,000 Our cash and cash equivalents as of the dates indicated below were as follows (in thousands): January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Cash and cash equivalents Cash in financial institutions $ 36,909 $ 55,066 Money market funds 65,114 4 Total cash and cash equivalents $ 102,023 $ 55,070 Our marketable securities include U.S. government and agency securities, state and local government securities, corporate bonds and securities, and certificates of deposit. We classify investments as available-for-sale at the time of purchase and re-evaluate such designation as of each balance sheet date. We amortize premiums and accrete discounts to interest income over the life of the investment. Our available-for-sale securities, which we intend to sell as necessary to meet our liquidity requirements, are classified as cash equivalents if the maturity date is 90 90 All marketable securities are reported at fair value based on the estimated or quoted market prices as of each balance sheet date, with unrealized gains or losses, net of tax effect, recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of other comprehensive income except those unrealized losses that are deemed to be other than temporary which are reflected in the impairment charges on investments line item on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Realized gains (losses) on the sale of marketable securities are determined by the specific identification method and are reflected in interest income and other, net within the condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the three nine January 1, 2017 December 27, 2015, The following table summarizes our investments in marketable securities as of January 1, 2017 January 1, 2017 Amortized Unrealized Gross Unrealized Gross Cost Gains Losses Fair Value Money market funds $ 65,114 $ - $ - $ 65,114 U.S. government and agency securities 21,161 13 (13 ) 21,161 Corporate bonds and securities 97,133 19 (159 ) 96,993 State and local government securities 4,196 1 (2 ) 4,195 Certificates of deposit 3,272 - - 3,272 Total investments $ 190,876 $ 33 $ (174 ) $ 190,735 We periodically review our investments in unrealized loss positions for other-than-temporary impairments. This evaluation includes, but is not limited to, significant quantitative and qualitative assessments and estimates regarding credit ratings, collateralized support, the length of time and significance of a security’s loss position, our intent not to sell the security, and whether it is more likely than not that we will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis. For the three nine January 1, 2017, The amortized cost and estimated fair value of cash equivalents and marketable securities classified as available-for-sale by expected maturity as of January 1, 2017 January 1, 2017 Amortized Cost Fair Value Less than 1 year $ 93,565 $ 93,519 Due in 1 to 5 years 97,311 97,216 Total $ 190,876 $ 190,735 The following table summarizes the gross unrealized losses and fair values of our investments in an unrealized loss position as of January 1, 2017, January 1, 2017 Less than 12 months Total Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Corporate bonds and securities $ 77,362 $ (159 ) $ 77,362 $ (159 ) U.S. government and agency securities 15,379 (13 ) 15,379 (13 ) State and local government securities 1,471 (2 ) 1,471 (2 ) Total $ 94,212 $ (174 ) $ 94,212 $ (174 )

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangibl

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 6. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination. We evaluate goodwill for impairment on an annual basis or when events and changes in circumstances suggest that the carrying amount may fourth second one one As of July 3, 2016, Intangible Assets Our purchased intangible assets for continued operations as of the dates indicated below were as follows (in thousands): January 1, 2017 March 27, 2016 Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Weighted Average Life Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Weighted Average Life Amortized intangible assets: Existing technology $ 53,878 $ (45,292 ) $ 8,586 3.9 $ 53,878 $ (43,502 ) $ 10,376 4.6 Customer relationships 5,225 (4,209 ) 1,016 3.0 5,225 (3,890 ) 1,335 3.6 Distributor relationships 1,264 (1,264 ) - - 1,264 (1,261 ) 3 - Patents/Core technology 3,459 (3,459 ) - - 3,459 (3,459 ) - - Trade names 210 (210 ) - - 210 (189 ) 21 - Total $ 64,036 $ (54,434 ) $ 9,602 $ 64,036 $ (52,301 ) $ 11,735 Long-lived assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective estimated useful lives. Existing technology is amortized over two nine five seven seven six three six Long-lived assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets (or asset group) may may During the three nine January 1, 2017 December 27, 2015, The aggregate amortization expenses for our purchased intangible assets for the periods indicated below were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Amortization expense $ 705 $ 723 $ 2,133 $ 2,238 The total future amortization expenses for our purchased intangible assets are summarized below (in thousands): Amortization Expense (by fiscal year) 2017 (3 months remaining) $ 705 2018 2,802 2019 2,488 2020 1,989 2021 1,325 2022 and thereafter 293 Total future amortization $ 9,602

Note 7 - Long-term Investment

Note 7 - Long-term Investment	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Investment [Text Block]	NOTE 7. LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS In July 2001, first 2015. We periodically review and determine whether the investment is other-than-temporarily impaired, in which case the investment is written down to its impaired value. As of the date indicated below, our long-term investments balance, which is included in the other non-current assets line item on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, consisted of the following (in thousands): January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Beginning balance $ 389 $ 394 Donation of Counterpath shares (50 ) - Impairment charges - (5 ) Ending balance $ 339 $ 389 In June 2016, January 1, 2017

Note 8 - Related Party Transact

Note 8 - Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Alonim Investments Inc. Alonim Investments Inc. (“Alonim”) through its wholly-owned affiliate, Rodfre Holdings LLC, owns approximately 7.6 16%, January 1, 2017. Related party net sales as a percentage of our total net sales for the periods indicated below were as follows: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Future and affiliates of Alonim 31% 33% 28% 25% Related party receivables as a percentage of our net accounts receivables were as follows as of the dates indicated below: January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Future and affiliates of Alonim 28% 17% Related party expenses for marketing promotional materials reimbursed were not significant for the three nine January 1, 2017 December 27, 2015. FusionOps, Inc. The former CEO of FusionOps, Inc. is a member of the Board of Directors for Exar. For the three nine December 27, 2015, $28,200 $81,400, July 2016 2017, $82,200 July 2016. Interim President and Chief Executive Officer (“Interim CEO”) Richard Leza served as our interim CEO through May 31, 2016 nine January 1, 2017 $0.1 8,000 $52,600 June 30, 2016,

Note 9 - Common Stock Repurchas

Note 9 - Common Stock Repurchases	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 9 . COMMON STOCK REPURCHASES From time to time with our Board of Directors’ approval, we acquire outstanding common stock in the open market to partially offset dilution from our equity award programs and to increase our return on our invested capital. On August 28, 2007, $100.0 On July 9, 2013, $50.0 may January 1, 2017, 11.1 $105.2 We did not repurchase any common stock during the three nine January 1, 2017 December 27, 2015.

Note 10 - Restructuring Charges

Note 10 - Restructuring Charges and Exit Costs	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 1 0 . RESTRUCTURING CHARGES AND EXIT COSTS Restructuring expenses result from the execution of management approved restructuring plans that were generally developed to improve our cost structure and/or operations, sometimes in conjunction with our acquisition integration strategies. Restructuring expenses consist of employee severance costs and may During the three nine January 1, 2017, $0 $1.1 nine January 1, 2017 $0.2 $0.9 three nine December 27, 2015, $2.6 $5.6 Our restructuring liabilities were included in the other current liabilities and other non-current obligations lines within our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following table summarizes the activities affecting the liabilities as of the dates indicated below (in thousands): Additions/ March 27, 2016 adjustments Non-cash charges Payments January 1, 2017 Lease termination costs and others $ 130 $ 467 $ (27 ) $ (436 ) $ 134 Severance 364 681 - (1,022 ) 23 Total $ 494 $ 1,148 $ (27 ) $ (1,458 ) $ 157

Note 11 - Stock-based Compensat

Note 11 - Stock-based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	NOTE 1 1 . STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Except for the stock compensation expense section, all amounts consist of both continuing and discontinued operations. Employee Stock Participation Plan (“ESPP”) Our ESPP permits employees to purchase common stock through payroll deductions at a purchase price that is equal to 95% three The following table summarizes our ESPP transactions during the fiscal periods presented (in thousands, except per share amounts): As of Nine Months Ended January 1, 2017 January 1, 2017 Weighted Shares of Shares of Average Common Stock Common Stock Price per Share Authorized to issue 4,500 Reserved for future issuance 1,298 Issued 19 $ 7.54 Equity Incentive Plans At the annual meeting of stockholders on September 18, 2014 2014 (“2014 2014 Prior to the Annual Meeting, we maintained the Exar Corporation 2006 “2006 2006 2006 June 30, 2014, 6,555,492 2006 2006 669,008 2006 2014 2006 2006 The maximum number of shares of our common stock that may 2014 (1) 5,170,000 (2) 2006 2006 and outstanding as of the date of the Annual Meeting which expire, or for any reason are cancelled or terminated, after the date of the Annual Meeting without being exercised, plus (3) 2006 2006 2014 two January 1, 2017, approximately 3.3 2014 Stock Option Activities Our stock option transactions during the nine January 1, 2017 Weighted Average In-the-money Weighted Remaining Aggregate Options Outstanding Average Contractual Intrinsic Vested and Options / Exercise Term Value Exercisable Quantity Price per Share (in years) (in thousands) (in thousands) Balance at March 27, 2016 7,722,383 $ 7.96 4.40 $ 87 48 Granted 1,466,800 7.30 Exercised (2,045,504 ) 6.97 Cancelled (614,454 ) 9.84 Forfeited (1,055,074 ) 7.53 Balance at January 1, 2017 5,474,151 8.02 4.66 16,195 4,787 Vested and expected to vest, January 1, 2017 4,909,103 8.12 4.50 14,140 Vested and exercisable, January 1, 2017 2,491,344 $ 8.85 3.19 $ 5,620 The aggregate intrinsic values in the table above represent the total pre-tax intrinsic value, which is based on the closing price of our common stock of $10.78 $5.26 January 1, 2017 March 27, 2016, These are the values which would have been received by option holders if all option holders exercised their options on that date. In January 2012, 480,000 four 2013 2016 January 2014, 140,000 2017 October 2015, $34,000 2016 On July 1, 2016 280,000 120,000 four four January 1, 2017, $0.2 Options exercised for the periods indicated below were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 1,367 $ 39 $ 4,085 $ 637 RSU Activities Our RSU transactions during the nine January 1, 2017 Weighted Average Weighted Remaining Aggregate Average Contractual Intrinsic Grant-Date Term Value Shares Fair Value (in years) (in thousands) Unvested at March 27, 2016 590,833 $ 9.39 1.45 $ 3,108 Granted 622,039 8.63 Issued and released (209,236 ) 8.94 Forfeited (215,029 ) 9.68 Unvested at January 1, 2017 788,607 $ 8.83 1.81 $ 8,501 Vested and expected to vest, January 1, 2017 608,111 1.62 6,555 The aggregate intrinsic value of RSUs represents the closing price per share of our stock at the end of the periods presented, multiplied by the number of unvested RSUs or the number of vested and expected to vest RSUs, as applicable, at the end of each period. For RSUs, stock-based compensation expense was calculated based on our stock price on the date of grant, multiplied by the number of RSUs granted. The grant date fair value of RSUs less estimated forfeitures was recognized on a straight-line basis, over the vesting period. In March 2012, 300,000 to our then CEO. The PRSUs were scheduled to vest in three 2013 2015 three October, 2015, $41,000 2016, In July 2013, five July 2015 three nine January 1, 2017. $0.2 three nine December 27, 2015.The July 2015, 2016 three five $75,000 may two $1.2 January 1, 2017, In October 2013, 70,000 first 50% three 2015 three second 50% three 2016 three $5,000 $42,000 three nine January 1, 2017, $18,000 $96,000 three nine December 27, 2015, 2015. In August December 2014, 88,448 three June 2016 one $311,000 three July 3, 2016. $0.2 $0.7 three nine January 1, 2017, In July 2016, 60,000 30,000 three one third 12 two Expected term of grants (years) 3 Risk-free interest rate 0.76 % Expected volatility 50 % For the three nine January 1, 2017, $56,000 $80,000 In July 2016, 2017 (“2017 2017. $2.2 nine January 1, 2017. Stock-Based Compensation Expense The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense related to stock options and RSUs for continuing operations during the fiscal periods presented (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Cost of sales $ 474 $ 98 $ 889 $ 257 Research and development 926 117 1,696 509 Selling, general and administrative 2,234 596 4,546 3,044 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 3,634 $ 811 $ 7,131 $ 3,810 The amount of stock-based compensation cost capitalized in inventory was immaterial for all periods presented. Unrecognized Stock-Based Compensation Expense The following table summarizes unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to stock options and RSUs, net of reversals, as of January 1, 2017: January 1, 2017 Weighted Average Remaining Amount Recognition (in thousands) Period (in years) Options $ 4,887 2.59 RSUs 4,557 2.58 PRSUs 630 1.69 Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense $ 10,074

Note 12 - Net Income (Loss) Per

Note 12 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	NOTE 12. Basic net income (loss) per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net loss attributable to Exar by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that would occur if outstanding stock options to purchase common stock were exercised for common stock, using the treasury stock method, and the common stock underlying outstanding RSUs was issued. The following table summarizes our net income (loss) per share for the periods indicated below (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ (281 ) $ (2,045 ) $ 7,345 $ (6,489 ) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 45,660 $ (5,092 ) $ 47,982 $ (7,355 ) Net income (loss) $ 45,379 $ (7,137 ) $ 55,327 $ (13,844 ) Shares used in computation of net income (loss) from continuing operations per share: Basic 50,409 48,386 49,548 48,146 Effect of options and awards - - 713 - Diluted 50,409 48,386 50,261 48,146 Shares used in computation of net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share: Basic 50,409 48,386 49,548 48,146 Effect of options and awards 956 - 713 - Diluted 51,365 48,386 50,261 48,146 Shares used in computation of net income (loss) per share: Basic 50,409 48,386 49,548 48,146 Effect of options and awards 956 - 713 - Diluted 51,365 48,386 50,261 48,146 Net income (loss) per share from continuing operations: Basic $ (0.01 ) $ (0.04 ) $ 0.15 $ (0.13 ) Diluted $ (0.01 ) $ (0.04 ) $ 0.15 $ (0.13 ) Net income (loss) per share from discontinued operations: Basic $ 0.91 $ (0.11 ) $ 0.97 $ (0.15 ) Diluted $ 0.89 $ (0.11 ) $ 0.95 $ (0.15 ) Net income (loss) per share: Basic $ 0.90 $ (0.15 ) $ 1.12 $ (0.28 ) Diluted $ 0.88 $ (0.15 ) $ 1.10 $ (0.28 )

Note 13 - Lease Financing Oblig

Note 13 - Lease Financing Obligations	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt and Capital Leases Disclosures [Text Block]	NOTE 13. LEASE FINANCING OBLIGATIONS We have acquired licenses to engineering design tools (“Design Tools”) under capital leases. We acquired licenses to Design Tools of $6.9 January 2015 two two three $1.0 $4.4 October 2014 three $1.5 first $0.9 July 2012 three January 1, 2017 March 27, 2016, 2.0% 7.25%. Amortization expense related to the Design Tools, which was recorded using the straight-line method over the remaining useful life for the periods indicated below, was as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Amortization expense $ 1,483 $ 941 $ 2,825 $ 2,979 During the three nine January 1, 2017, $0 $1.5 $0.4 Future minimum lease and sublease income payments for the lease financing obligations as of January 1, 2017 Fiscal Years Design tools 2017 (3 months remaining) $ 510 2018 1,530 Total minimum lease payments 2,040 Less: amount representing interest (326 ) Present value of future minimum lease payments 1,714 Less: short-term lease financing obligations (1,714 ) Long-term lease financing obligations $ - Interest expense for the lease financing obligations for the periods indicated below was as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Interest expense $ 19 $ 65 $ 87 $ 158 In the course of our business, we enter into arrangements accounted for as operating leases related to rental of office space. Rent expenses for all operating leases for the periods indicated below were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Rent expense $ 499 $ 186 $ 666 $ 530 Our future minimum lease payments for the lease operating obligations as of January 1, 2017 Fiscal Years Facilities 2017 (3 months remaining) $ 472 2018 1,482 2019 292 2020 48 Total future minimum lease payments $ 2,294

Note 14 - Commitments and Conti

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES In early 2012, 1985, two In a letter dated March 27, 2012, tenants June 2012, We warrant all custom products and application specific products, including cards and boards, against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 may 90 Our warranty reserve balances as of January 1, 2017 March 27, 2016 In the ordinary course of business, we may third may may It is not possible to determine the aggregate maximum potential loss under these indemnification agreements due to the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement and claims. Such indemnification agreements might not be subject to maximum loss clauses. Historically, we have not incurred material costs as a result of obligations under these agreements and we have not accrued any liabilities related to such indemnification obligations in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Note 15 - Legal Proceedings

Note 15 - Legal Proceedings	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]	NOTE 15. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS From time to time, we are involved in various claims, legal actions and complaints arising in the normal course of business. We are not a named party to any ongoing lawsuit or formal proceeding that, in the opinion of our management, is likely to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Note 16 - Income Taxes

Note 16 - Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 16. INCOME TAXES During the three nine January 1, 2017, $0.2 $0.1 three nine December 27, 2015, $1.2 $5.4 740 During the three January 1, 2017, $0.2 $17.0 $13.9 Estimated interest and penalties related to the income taxes are classified as a component of the provision for income taxes in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. Accrued interest and penalties consisted of the following as of the dates indicated (in thousands): January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Accrued interest and penalties $ 1,585 $ 1,364 Our major tax jurisdictions are the United States federal and various states, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Korea and certain other foreign jurisdictions. The fiscal years 2004 2016

Note 17 - Segment and Geographi

Note 17 - Segment and Geographic Information	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 1 7 . SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Our foreign operations are conducted primarily through our wholly-owned subsidiaries in Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Our principal markets include the Asia Pacific region, North America, and Europe. Net sales by geographic areas represent direct sales principally to original equipment manufacturers (“OEM”), or their designated subcontract manufacturers, and to distributors (affiliated and unaffiliated) who buy our products and resell to their customers. Our net sales by geographic area for the periods indicated below were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 China $ 10,714 $ 9,241 $ 34,089 $ 28,096 United States 4,922 5,059 14,550 13,416 Singapore 3,525 3,255 10,234 10,740 Germany 2,717 2,992 7,433 9,951 Taiwan 1,434 1,873 5,381 5,219 Korea 539 259 1,846 1,227 Rest of world 3,371 2,631 8,426 7,599 Total net sales $ 27,222 $ 25,310 $ 81,959 $ 76,248 Substantially all of our long-lived assets as of January 1, 2017 March 27, 2016, The following distributors and customers accounted for 10% Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Distributor A + 31 % 33 % 28 % 37 % Distributor B 13 % 11 % 14 % * Distributor C 13 % 10 % 13 % 10 % Distributor D 12 % 11 % 12 % 11 % * Net sales for this distributor or customer for this period was less than 10% + Related Party No other distributor or customer accounted for 10% three January 1, 2017 December 27, 2015. The following distributors and customers accounted for 10% January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Distributor A+ 28 % 17 % Distributor B 17 % 13 % Distributor C 15 % 14 % Distributor D * 14 % Customer A * 12 % * Accounts receivable for this customer for this period was less than 10% + Related Party No other distributor or customer accounted for 10% January 1, 2017 March 27, 2016.

Note 18 - Subsequent Event

Note 18 - Subsequent Event	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	NOTE 18 . SUBSEQUENT EVENT On January 9, 2017, 1060 95131. 65,223 The term of the Sublease commences on the latest to occur of: (i) mutual execution of the Sublease by Exar and the Sublandlord; (ii) receipt of the Landlord’s consent to the Sublease; (iii) the date Exar provides proof of insurance required by the Sublandlord pursuant to the Sublease and the Landlord pursuant to the Master Lease; (iv) the date Exar provides both the security deposit and the first September 1, 2017 30 February 2, 2017. July 2017. $90,000

Note 3 - Discontinued Operati25

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes Tables
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Net sales $ 4,628 $ 12,129 $ 30,936 $ 36,354 Cost of sales: Cost of sales 2,863 6,546 17,935 18,388 Amortization of purchased intangible assets - 1,867 1,245 5,589 Total cost of sales 2,863 8,413 19,180 23,977 Gross profit 1,765 3,716 11,756 12,377 Operating expenses: Research and development 974 4,036 5,634 7,571 Selling, general and administrative 655 3,355 3,459 7,569 Total operating expenses, net 1,629 7,391 9,093 15,140 Gain on sale of iML 45,382 - 45,382 - Interest income and other, net (10 ) 2 69 9 Income (loss) before income taxes 45,508 (3,673 ) 48,114 (2,754 ) Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (152 ) 1,419 132 4,601 Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 45,660 $ (5,092 ) $ 47,982 $ (7,355 ) Net proceeds $ 127,933 Assets sold (90,394 ) Liabilities transferred 2,843 Holdback amount 5,000 Gain on sale of iML $ 45,382 March 27, 2016 Accounts receivable, net $ 13,427 Inventories 7,944 Deferred income taxes and other assets 248 Property, plant and equipment, net 88 Goodwill 13,258 Identifiable intangible assets, net 58,946 Total assets $ 93,911 Accounts payable $ 2,024 Accrued liabilities 1,422 Deferred income taxes and other liabilities 24 Total liabilities $ 3,470

Note 4 - Balance Sheet Details

Note 4 - Balance Sheet Details (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Raw materials $ 1,252 $ 1,012 Work-in-progress 9,729 9,780 Finished goods 13,240 10,015 Total inventories $ 24,221 $ 20,807
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]	January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Land $ - $ 6,660 Building - 16,365 Machinery and equipment 38,214 37,813 Software and licenses 21,561 22,045 Leasehold Improvement 833 755 Property, plant and equipment, total 60,608 83,638 Accumulated depreciation, amortization and impairment (56,682 ) (63,339 ) Total property, plant and equipment, net $ 3,926 $ 20,299
Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block]	January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Short-term lease financing obligations $ 1,714 $ 3,784 Deferred gain on sale of land and building under sale-leaseback arrangement 1,594 - Accrual for stock awards in connection with Cadeka acquisition 1,200 1,200 Purchase consideration holdback 1,006 1,006 Accrued sales and marketing expenses 894 699 Accrued legal and professional services 792 1,247 Accrued manufacturing expenses, royalties and licenses 674 486 Accrued restructuring charges and exit costs 157 494 Other current liabilities 2,169 1,753 Total other current liabilities $ 10,200 $ 10,669
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]	January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Long-term taxes payable $ 3,446 $ 3,339 Deferred tax liability 90 83 Total other non-current obligations $ 3,536 $ 3,422

Note 5 - Fair Value (Tables)

Note 5 - Fair Value (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes Tables
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	January 1, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Total Assets: Money market funds $ 65,114 $ - $ 65,114 U.S. government and agency securities 11,041 10,120 21,161 Corporate bonds and securities - 96,993 96,993 State and local government securities - 4,195 4,195 Certificates of deposit - 3,272 3,272 Total investment assets $ 76,155 $ 114,580 $ 190,735 March 27, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Total Assets: Money market funds $ 4 $ - $ 4 Common shares of CounterPath - 43 43 Total investment assets $ 4 $ 43 $ 47
Marketable Securities [Table Text Block]	January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Cash and cash equivalents Cash in financial institutions $ 36,909 $ 55,066 Money market funds 65,114 4 Total cash and cash equivalents $ 102,023 $ 55,070
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]	January 1, 2017 Amortized Unrealized Gross Unrealized Gross Cost Gains Losses Fair Value Money market funds $ 65,114 $ - $ - $ 65,114 U.S. government and agency securities 21,161 13 (13 ) 21,161 Corporate bonds and securities 97,133 19 (159 ) 96,993 State and local government securities 4,196 1 (2 ) 4,195 Certificates of deposit 3,272 - - 3,272 Total investments $ 190,876 $ 33 $ (174 ) $ 190,735
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	January 1, 2017 Amortized Cost Fair Value Less than 1 year $ 93,565 $ 93,519 Due in 1 to 5 years 97,311 97,216 Total $ 190,876 $ 190,735
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	January 1, 2017 Less than 12 months Total Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value Gross Unrealized Losses Corporate bonds and securities $ 77,362 $ (159 ) $ 77,362 $ (159 ) U.S. government and agency securities 15,379 (13 ) 15,379 (13 ) State and local government securities 1,471 (2 ) 1,471 (2 ) Total $ 94,212 $ (174 ) $ 94,212 $ (174 )

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangi28

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	January 1, 2017 March 27, 2016 Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Weighted Average Life Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Weighted Average Life Amortized intangible assets: Existing technology $ 53,878 $ (45,292 ) $ 8,586 3.9 $ 53,878 $ (43,502 ) $ 10,376 4.6 Customer relationships 5,225 (4,209 ) 1,016 3.0 5,225 (3,890 ) 1,335 3.6 Distributor relationships 1,264 (1,264 ) - - 1,264 (1,261 ) 3 - Patents/Core technology 3,459 (3,459 ) - - 3,459 (3,459 ) - - Trade names 210 (210 ) - - 210 (189 ) 21 - Total $ 64,036 $ (54,434 ) $ 9,602 $ 64,036 $ (52,301 ) $ 11,735
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Amortization expense $ 705 $ 723 $ 2,133 $ 2,238
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Amortization Expense (by fiscal year) 2017 (3 months remaining) $ 705 2018 2,802 2019 2,488 2020 1,989 2021 1,325 2022 and thereafter 293 Total future amortization $ 9,602

Note 7 - Long-term Investment (

Note 7 - Long-term Investment (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes Tables
Investment Holdings, Schedule of Investments [Table Text Block]	January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Beginning balance $ 389 $ 394 Donation of Counterpath shares (50 ) - Impairment charges - (5 ) Ending balance $ 339 $ 389

Note 8 - Related Party Transa30

Note 8 - Related Party Transactions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Net Accounts Receivable [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Future and affiliates of Alonim 31% 33% 28% 25% January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Future and affiliates of Alonim 28% 17%

Note 10 - Restructuring Charg31

Note 10 - Restructuring Charges and Exit Costs (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes Tables
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]	Additions/ March 27, 2016 adjustments Non-cash charges Payments January 1, 2017 Lease termination costs and others $ 130 $ 467 $ (27 ) $ (436 ) $ 134 Severance 364 681 - (1,022 ) 23 Total $ 494 $ 1,148 $ (27 ) $ (1,458 ) $ 157

Note 11 - Stock-based Compens32

Note 11 - Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Activity [Table Text Block]	As of Nine Months Ended January 1, 2017 January 1, 2017 Weighted Shares of Shares of Average Common Stock Common Stock Price per Share Authorized to issue 4,500 Reserved for future issuance 1,298 Issued 19 $ 7.54
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted Average In-the-money Weighted Remaining Aggregate Options Outstanding Average Contractual Intrinsic Vested and Options / Exercise Term Value Exercisable Quantity Price per Share (in years) (in thousands) (in thousands) Balance at March 27, 2016 7,722,383 $ 7.96 4.40 $ 87 48 Granted 1,466,800 7.30 Exercised (2,045,504 ) 6.97 Cancelled (614,454 ) 9.84 Forfeited (1,055,074 ) 7.53 Balance at January 1, 2017 5,474,151 8.02 4.66 16,195 4,787 Vested and expected to vest, January 1, 2017 4,909,103 8.12 4.50 14,140 Vested and exercisable, January 1, 2017 2,491,344 $ 8.85 3.19 $ 5,620
Schedule of Cash Proceeds Received from Share-based Payment Awards [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 1,367 $ 39 $ 4,085 $ 637
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted Average Weighted Remaining Aggregate Average Contractual Intrinsic Grant-Date Term Value Shares Fair Value (in years) (in thousands) Unvested at March 27, 2016 590,833 $ 9.39 1.45 $ 3,108 Granted 622,039 8.63 Issued and released (209,236 ) 8.94 Forfeited (215,029 ) 9.68 Unvested at January 1, 2017 788,607 $ 8.83 1.81 $ 8,501 Vested and expected to vest, January 1, 2017 608,111 1.62 6,555
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Cost of sales $ 474 $ 98 $ 889 $ 257 Research and development 926 117 1,696 509 Selling, general and administrative 2,234 596 4,546 3,044 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 3,634 $ 811 $ 7,131 $ 3,810
Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards [Table Text Block]	January 1, 2017 Weighted Average Remaining Amount Recognition (in thousands) Period (in years) Options $ 4,887 2.59 RSUs 4,557 2.58 PRSUs 630 1.69 Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense $ 10,074
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]	Expected term of grants (years) 3 Risk-free interest rate 0.76 % Expected volatility 50 %

Note 12 - Net Income (Loss) P33

Note 12 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ (281 ) $ (2,045 ) $ 7,345 $ (6,489 ) Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 45,660 $ (5,092 ) $ 47,982 $ (7,355 ) Net income (loss) $ 45,379 $ (7,137 ) $ 55,327 $ (13,844 ) Shares used in computation of net income (loss) from continuing operations per share: Basic 50,409 48,386 49,548 48,146 Effect of options and awards - - 713 - Diluted 50,409 48,386 50,261 48,146 Shares used in computation of net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share: Basic 50,409 48,386 49,548 48,146 Effect of options and awards 956 - 713 - Diluted 51,365 48,386 50,261 48,146 Shares used in computation of net income (loss) per share: Basic 50,409 48,386 49,548 48,146 Effect of options and awards 956 - 713 - Diluted 51,365 48,386 50,261 48,146 Net income (loss) per share from continuing operations: Basic $ (0.01 ) $ (0.04 ) $ 0.15 $ (0.13 ) Diluted $ (0.01 ) $ (0.04 ) $ 0.15 $ (0.13 ) Net income (loss) per share from discontinued operations: Basic $ 0.91 $ (0.11 ) $ 0.97 $ (0.15 ) Diluted $ 0.89 $ (0.11 ) $ 0.95 $ (0.15 ) Net income (loss) per share: Basic $ 0.90 $ (0.15 ) $ 1.12 $ (0.28 ) Diluted $ 0.88 $ (0.15 ) $ 1.10 $ (0.28 )

Note 13 - Lease Financing Obl34

Note 13 - Lease Financing Obligations (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Amortization expense $ 1,483 $ 941 $ 2,825 $ 2,979
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Years Design tools 2017 (3 months remaining) $ 510 2018 1,530 Total minimum lease payments 2,040 Less: amount representing interest (326 ) Present value of future minimum lease payments 1,714 Less: short-term lease financing obligations (1,714 ) Long-term lease financing obligations $ -
Schedule of Interest Expense [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Interest expense $ 19 $ 65 $ 87 $ 158
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Rent expense $ 499 $ 186 $ 666 $ 530
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	Fiscal Years Facilities 2017 (3 months remaining) $ 472 2018 1,482 2019 292 2020 48 Total future minimum lease payments $ 2,294

Note 16 - Income Taxes (Tables)

Note 16 - Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Interest and Penalty Related to Underpayment of Tax [Table Text Block]	January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Accrued interest and penalties $ 1,585 $ 1,364

Note 17 - Segment and Geograp36

Note 17 - Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Notes Tables
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 China $ 10,714 $ 9,241 $ 34,089 $ 28,096 United States 4,922 5,059 14,550 13,416 Singapore 3,525 3,255 10,234 10,740 Germany 2,717 2,992 7,433 9,951 Taiwan 1,434 1,873 5,381 5,219 Korea 539 259 1,846 1,227 Rest of world 3,371 2,631 8,426 7,599 Total net sales $ 27,222 $ 25,310 $ 81,959 $ 76,248
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1, December 27, January 1, December 27, 2017 2015 2017 2015 Distributor A + 31 % 33 % 28 % 37 % Distributor B 13 % 11 % 14 % * Distributor C 13 % 10 % 13 % 10 % Distributor D 12 % 11 % 12 % 11 %
Schedule of Major Distributors [Table Text Block]	January 1, March 27, 2017 2016 Distributor A+ 28 % 17 % Distributor B 17 % 13 % Distributor C 15 % 14 % Distributor D * 14 % Customer A * 12 %

Note 3 - Discontinued Operati37

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 09, 2016	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration	$ 127,900
IML [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration	127,933
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax	45,382	$ 45,382		$ 45,382
Discontinued Operation, Purchase Price Consideration Held in Escrow	5,000
Discontinued Operation, Assets Sold	90,394
Discontinued Operation, Liabilities Transferred	2,843
IML [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Discontinued Operation, Purchase Price Consideration Held in Escrow	$ 5,000

Note 3 - Discontinued Operati38

Note 3 - Discontinued Operations - Summarized Results From Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 09, 2016	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Mar. 27, 2016
Selling, general and administrative		$ 655	$ 3,355	$ 3,459	$ 7,569
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations		45,660	(5,092)	47,982	(7,355)
Net proceeds	$ 127,900
Total assets						$ 93,911
Total liabilities						3,470
IML [Member]
Net sales		4,628	12,129	30,936	36,354
Cost of sales		2,863	6,546	17,935	18,388
Amortization of purchased intangible assets			1,867	1,245	5,589
Total cost of sales		2,863	8,413	19,180	23,977
Gross profit		1,765	3,716	11,756	12,377
Research and development		974	4,036	5,634	7,571
Total operating expenses, net		1,629	7,391	9,093	15,140
Gain on sale of iML	45,382	45,382		45,382
Interest income and other, net		(10)	2	69	9
Income (loss) before income taxes		45,508	(3,673)	48,114	(2,754)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		(152)	1,419	132	4,601
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations		45,660	(5,092)	47,982	(7,355)
Net proceeds	127,933
Assets sold	(90,394)
Liabilities transferred	2,843
Holdback amount	5,000
Gain on sale of iML	$ 45,382	$ 45,382		$ 45,382
Accounts receivable, net						13,427
Inventories						7,944
Deferred income taxes and other assets						248
Property, plant and equipment, net						88
Goodwill						13,258
Identifiable intangible assets, net						58,946
Total assets						93,911
Accounts payable						2,024
Accrued liabilities						1,422
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities						24
Total liabilities						$ 3,470

Note 4 - Balance Sheet Detail39

Note 4 - Balance Sheet Details (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017
Design Tool Impairment	$ 1	$ 2.5

Note 4 - Balance Sheet Detail40

Note 4 - Balance Sheet Details - Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Raw materials	$ 1,252	$ 1,012
Work-in-progress	9,729	9,780
Finished goods	13,240	10,015
Total inventories	$ 24,221	$ 20,807

Note 4 - Balance Sheet Detail41

Note 4 - Balance Sheet Details - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Land		$ 6,660
Building		16,365
Machinery and equipment	38,214	37,813
Software and licenses	21,561	22,045
Leasehold Improvement	833	755
Property, plant and equipment, total	60,608	83,638
Accumulated depreciation, amortization and impairment	(56,682)	(63,339)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$ 3,926	$ 20,299

Note 4 - Balance Sheet Detail42

Note 4 - Balance Sheet Details - Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Short-term lease financing obligations	$ 1,714	$ 3,784
Deferred gain on sale of land and building under sale-leaseback arrangement	1,594
Accrual for stock awards in connection with Cadeka acquisition	1,200	1,200
Purchase consideration holdback	1,006	1,006
Accrued sales and marketing expenses	894	699
Accrued legal and professional services	792	1,247
Accrued manufacturing expenses, royalties and licenses	674	486
Accrued restructuring charges and exit costs	157	494
Other current liabilities	2,169	1,753
Total other current liabilities	$ 10,200	$ 10,669

Note 4 - Balance Sheet Detail43

Note 4 - Balance Sheet Details - Other Noncurrent Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Long-term taxes payable	$ 3,446	$ 3,339
Deferred tax liability	90	83
Total other non-current obligations	$ 3,536	$ 3,422

Note 5 - Fair Value (Details Te

Note 5 - Fair Value (Details Textual) - CounterPath [Member]	1 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)shares
Donated Common Shares | shares	93,000
Donated Common Shares, Carrying Value, Write-off | $	$ 50,000

Note 5 - Fair Value - Investmen

Note 5 - Fair Value - Investment Assets Measured at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Assets:
Investment assets	$ 190,735	$ 47
US Government Corporations and Agencies Securities [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets	21,161
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets	96,993
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets	4,195
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets	76,155	4
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | US Government Corporations and Agencies Securities [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets	11,041
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets	114,580	43
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US Government Corporations and Agencies Securities [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets	10,120
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets	96,993
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets	4,195
Money Market Funds [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets	65,114	4
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets	65,114	4
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets
CounterPath [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets		43
CounterPath [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets
CounterPath [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets		$ 43
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets	3,272
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets
Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Investment assets	$ 3,272

Note 5 - Fair Value - Cash and

Note 5 - Fair Value - Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016	Dec. 27, 2015	Mar. 29, 2015
Cash in financial institutions	$ 36,909	$ 55,066
Total cash and cash equivalents	102,023	55,070	$ 53,449	$ 55,233
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Investment assets	$ 65,114	$ 4

Note 5 - Fair Value - Summary o

Note 5 - Fair Value - Summary of Investments in Marketable Securities (Details)	Jan. 01, 2017USD ($)
Amortized cost	$ 190,876,000
Unrealized gross gains	33,000
Unrealized gross losses	(174,000)
Fair value	190,735,000
US Government Corporations and Agencies Securities [Member]
Amortized cost	21,161,000
Unrealized gross gains	13,000
Unrealized gross losses	(13,000)
Fair value	21,161,000
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Amortized cost	97,133
Unrealized gross gains	19
Unrealized gross losses	(159)
Fair value	96,993
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Amortized cost	4,196,000
Unrealized gross gains	1,000
Unrealized gross losses	(2,000)
Fair value	4,195,000
Money Market Funds [Member]
Amortized cost	65,114,000
Unrealized gross gains
Unrealized gross losses
Fair value	65,114,000
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Amortized cost	3,272,000
Unrealized gross gains
Unrealized gross losses
Fair value	$ 3,272,000

Note 5 - Fair Value - Amortized

Note 5 - Fair Value - Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value of Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2017USD ($)
Amortized cost, less than 1 year	$ 93,565
Fair value, less than 1 year	93,519
Amortized cost, due in 1 to 5 years	97,311
Fiar value, due in 1 to 5 years	97,216
Amortized cost	190,876
Fair value	$ 190,735

Note 5 - Fair Value - Gross Unr

Note 5 - Fair Value - Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value of Investments in Unrealized Loss Postion (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2017USD ($)
Fair value of securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months	$ 94,212
Goss loss on securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months	(174)
Fair value of securities in a continuous loss position	94,212
Goss loss on securities in a continuous loss position	(174)
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Fair value of securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months	77,362
Goss loss on securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months	(159)
Fair value of securities in a continuous loss position	77,362
Goss loss on securities in a continuous loss position	(159)
US Government Corporations and Agencies Securities [Member]
Fair value of securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months	15,379
Goss loss on securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months	(13)
Fair value of securities in a continuous loss position	15,379
Goss loss on securities in a continuous loss position	(13)
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Fair value of securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months	1,471
Goss loss on securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months	(2)
Fair value of securities in a continuous loss position	1,471
Goss loss on securities in a continuous loss position	$ (2)

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangi50

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Number of Operating Segments	1
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	3 years 328 days	4 years 219 days
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	2 years
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	9 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	3 years	3 years 219 days
Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	5 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	7 years
Distribution Rights [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	7 years
Patented Technology [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	6 years
Trade Names [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	3 years
Trade Names [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	6 years

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangi51

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Purchased Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Amortized intangible assets:
Carrying amount	$ 64,036	$ 64,036
Accumulated amortization	(54,434)	(52,301)
Net carrying amount	9,602	11,735
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Amortized intangible assets:
Carrying amount	53,878	53,878
Accumulated amortization	(45,292)	(43,502)
Net carrying amount	$ 8,586	$ 10,376
Weighted average life (Year)	3 years 328 days	4 years 219 days
Customer Relationships [Member]
Amortized intangible assets:
Carrying amount	$ 5,225	$ 5,225
Accumulated amortization	(4,209)	(3,890)
Net carrying amount	$ 1,016	$ 1,335
Weighted average life (Year)	3 years	3 years 219 days
Distribution Rights [Member]
Amortized intangible assets:
Carrying amount	$ 1,264	$ 1,264
Accumulated amortization	(1,264)	(1,261)
Net carrying amount		3
Patents [Member]
Amortized intangible assets:
Carrying amount	3,459	3,459
Accumulated amortization	(3,459)	(3,459)
Net carrying amount
Trade Names [Member]
Amortized intangible assets:
Carrying amount	210	210
Accumulated amortization	(210)	(189)
Net carrying amount		$ 21

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangi52

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Aggregate Amortization Expenses for Purchased Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015
Amortization expense	$ 705	$ 723	$ 2,133	$ 2,238

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangi53

Note 6 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Future Amortization Expenses for Purchased Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
2017 (3 months remaining)	$ 705
2,018	2,802
2,019	2,488
2,020	1,989
2,021	1,325
2022 and thereafter	293
Total future amortization	$ 9,602	$ 11,735

Note 7 - Long-term Investment -

Note 7 - Long-term Investment - Summary of Long-term Investment (Details) - Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Beginning balance	$ 389	$ 394
Donation of Counterpath shares	(50)
Impairment charges		(5)
Ending balance	$ 339	$ 389

Note 8 - Related Party Transa55

Note 8 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	4 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Mar. 27, 2016
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding			50,763,486		48,545,311
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period			622,039
Alonim Investments Inc. [Member]
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding			7,600,000
Percentage of Common Stock Shares Outstanding			16.00%
Fusionops [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction	$ 28,200	$ 82,200		$ 81,400
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction			$ 100,000
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period			8,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Grant Date Fair Value			$ 52,600

Note 8 - Related Party Transa56

Note 8 - Related Party Transactions - Related Party Receivables As a Percentage of Net Accounts Receivable (Details) - Alonim Investments Inc. [Member] - Customer Concentration Risk [Member]	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Mar. 27, 2016
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Future and affiliates of Alonim	31.00%	33.00%	28.00%	25.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Future and affiliates of Alonim			28.00%		17.00%

Note 9 - Common Stock Repurch57

Note 9 - Common Stock Repurchases (Details Textual) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	112 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Jan. 01, 2017	Jul. 09, 2013	Aug. 28, 2007
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	11.1
Stock, Repurchased and Retired, Balance Value		$ 105.2
August 2007 Repurchase Plan [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount				$ 100
July 2013 Repurchase Program [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount			$ 50

Note 10 - Restructuring Charg58

Note 10 - Restructuring Charges and Exit Costs (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015
Restructuring Charges	$ 0	$ 2,600,000	$ 1,100,000	$ 5,600,000
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Charges			225,000	740,000
Operating Expense [Member]
Restructuring Charges		$ 2,639,000	$ 923,000	$ 4,846,000

Note 10 - Restructuring Charg59

Note 10 - Restructuring Charges and Exit Costs - Summary of Activities Affecting Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017USD ($)
Beginning Balance	$ 494
Additions/ adjustments	1,148
Non-cash charges	(27)
Payments	(1,458)
Ending balance	157
Lease Contract Termination Costs [Member]
Beginning Balance	130
Additions/ adjustments	467
Non-cash charges	(27)
Payments	(436)
Ending balance	134
Employee Severance [Member]
Beginning Balance	364
Additions/ adjustments	681
Non-cash charges
Payments	(1,022)
Ending balance	$ 23

Note 11 - Stock-based Compens60

Note 11 - Stock-based Compensation (Details Textual)

Jul. 01, 2016shares

Jul. 31, 2016shares

Jan. 31, 2014shares

Oct. 31, 2013shares

Mar. 31, 2012shares

Jan. 31, 2012shares

Jan. 31, 2012

Jan. 01, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares

Jul. 03, 2016USD ($)

Dec. 27, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2014shares

Jan. 01, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesRateshares

Dec. 27, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 28, 2014

Mar. 27, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares

Sep. 18, 2014shares

Jun. 30, 2014shares

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number

5,474,151

5,474,151

7,722,383

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized

4,500,000

4,500,000

Share Price | $ / shares

$ 10.78

$ 10.78

$ 5.26

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross

1,466,800

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $

$ 3,634,000

$ 811,000

$ 7,131,000

$ 3,810,000

Accrued Bonuses, Current | $

1,200,000

$ 1,200,000

$ 1,200,000

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period

622,039

Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross

140,000

480,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting, Number of Installments

4

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Adjustment | $

(34,000)

Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross

280,000

Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Performance-based RSUs [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting, Number of Installments

3

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Adjustment | $

$ (41,000)

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period

3 years

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period

60,000

300,000

Chief Financial Officer [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross

120,000

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $

$ 200,000

Chief Financial Officer [Member] | Performance-based RSUs [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period

30,000

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period

4 years

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer [Member] | Performance-based RSUs [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period

3 years

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $

56,000

$ 80,000

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer [Member] | Performance-based RSUs [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period

1 year

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage

33.33%

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer [Member] | Performance-based RSUs [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period

2 years

Former Cadeka Employees [Member]

Former Employees, Number

5

Payments to Employees | $

$ 75,000

Employees Unsettled, Number

2

Former Cadeka Employees [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]

Accrued Bonuses, Current | $

1,200,000

$ 1,200,000

Former Cadeka Employees [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $

200,000

Certain Executives [Member] | October 2013 PRSUs [Member]

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $

5,000

$ 18,000

42,000

$ 96,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period

70,000

Number of Executives Terminated

1

Certain Executives [Member] | October 2013 PRSUs [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting, Number of Installments

3

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period

3 years

Certain Executives [Member] | October 2013 PRSUs [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting, Number of Installments

3

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period

3 years

Former IML Employees [Member] | Performance-based RSUs [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting, Number of Installments

3

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Adjustment | $

$ (311,000)

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period

3 years

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $

$ 200,000

$ 700,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period

88,448

Employee Stock Participation Plan [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent | Rate

95.00%

2006 Plan and Sipex 2006 Plan [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number

6,555,492

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized

669,008

2014 Plan [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized

5,170,000

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Per Award

2

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant

3,300,000

3,300,000

The 2017 Incentive Program [Member]

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $

$ 2,200,000

Note 11 - Stock-based Compens61

Note 11 - Stock-based Compensation - ESPP Transactions (Details) shares in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017$ / sharesshares
Authorized to issue (in shares)	4,500
Reserved for future issuance (in shares)	1,298
Issued (in shares)	19
Issued (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 7.54

Note 11 - Stock-based Compens62

Note 11 - Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Balance at March 27, 2016 (in shares)	7,722,383
Balance at March 27, 2016 (in dollars per share)	$ 7.96
Balance at March 27, 2016 (Year)	4 years 240 days	4 years 146 days
Balance at March 27, 2016	$ 16,195	$ 87
Balance at March 27, 2016 (in shares)	4,787,000	48,000
Granted (in shares)	1,466,800
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 7.30
Exercised (in shares)	(2,045,504)
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$ 6.97
Cancelled (in shares)	(614,454)
Cancelled (in dollars per share)	$ 9.84
Forfeited (in shares)	(1,055,074)
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 7.53
Balance at January 1, 2017 (in shares)	5,474,151	7,722,383
Balance at January 1, 2017 (in dollars per share)	$ 8.02	$ 7.96
Vested and expected to vest, January 1, 2017 (in shares)	4,909,103
Vested and expected to vest, January 1, 2017 (in dollars per share)	$ 8.12
Vested and expected to vest, January 1, 2017 (Year)	4 years 182 days
Vested and expected to vest, January 1, 2017	$ 14,140
Vested and exercisable, January 1, 2017 (in shares)	2,491,344
Vested and exercisable, January 1, 2017 (in dollars per share)	$ 8.85
Vested and exercisable, January 1, 2017 (Year)	3 years 69 days
Vested and exercisable, January 1, 2017	$ 5,620

Note 11 - Stock-based Compens63

Note 11 - Stock-based Compensation - Options Exercised (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015
Intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 1,367	$ 39	$ 4,085	$ 637

Note 11 - Stock-based Compens64

Note 11 - Stock-based Compensation - RSU Transactions (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Unvested at March 27, 2016 (in shares)	590,833
Unvested at March 27, 2016 (in dollars per share)	$ 9.39
Unvested at March 27, 2016 (Year)	1 year 295 days	1 year 164 days
Unvested at March 27, 2016	$ 8,501	$ 3,108
Granted (in shares)	622,039
Granted (in dollars per share)	$ 8.63
Issued and released (in shares)	(209,236)
Issued and released (in dollars per share)	$ 8.94
Forfeited (in shares)	(215,029)
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$ 9.68
Unvested at January 1, 2017 (in shares)	788,607	590,833
Unvested at January 1, 2017 (in dollars per share)	$ 8.83	$ 9.39
Vested and expected to vest, January 1, 2017 (in shares)	608,111
Vested and expected to vest, January 1, 2017 (Year)	1 year 226 days
Vested and expected to vest, January 1, 2017	$ 6,555

Note 11 - Stock-based Compens65

Note 11 - Stock-based Compensation - Valuation Assumption of Performance-based Restricted Stock Units (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Expected term of grants (years) (Year)	3 years
Risk-free interest rate	0.76%
Expected volatility	50.00%

Note 11 - Stock-based Compens66

Note 11 - Stock-based Compensation - Stock-based Compensation Expense Related to Stock Options and RSUs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 3,634	$ 811	$ 7,131	$ 3,810
Cost of Sales [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense	474	98	889	257
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense	926	117	1,696	509
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 2,234	$ 596	$ 4,546	$ 3,044

Note 11 - Stock-based Compens67

Note 11 - Stock-based Compensation - Unrecognized Stock-based Compensation Expense Related to Stock Options and RSUs (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017USD ($)
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	$ 10,074
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	$ 4,887
Weighted Average Remaining Recognition Period (Year)	2 years 215 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	$ 4,557
Weighted Average Remaining Recognition Period (Year)	2 years 211 days
Performance-based RSUs [Member]
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	$ 630
Weighted Average Remaining Recognition Period (Year)	1 year 251 days

Note 12 - Net Income (Loss) P68

Note 12 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Summary of Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ (281)	$ (2,045)	$ 7,345	$ (6,489)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations (See Note 3)	45,660	(5,092)	47,982	(7,355)
Net income (loss)	$ 45,379	$ (7,137)	$ 55,327	$ (13,844)
Basic (in shares)	50,409	48,386	49,548	48,146
Effect of options and awards (in shares)	956		713
Diluted (in shares)	51,365	48,386	50,261	48,146
Net income (loss) per share from continuing operations:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.04)	$ 0.15	$ (0.13)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	(0.01)	(0.04)	0.15	(0.13)
Net income (loss) per share from discontinued operations:
Basic (in dollars per share)	0.91	(0.11)	0.97	(0.15)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	0.89	(0.11)	0.95	(0.15)
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	0.90	(0.15)	1.12	(0.28)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.88	$ (0.15)	$ 1.10	$ (0.28)
Continuing Operations [Member]
Basic (in shares)	50,409	48,386	49,548	48,146
Effect of options and awards (in shares)			713
Diluted (in shares)	50,409	48,386	50,261	48,146
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Basic (in shares)	50,409	48,386	49,548	48,146
Effect of options and awards (in shares)	956		713
Diluted (in shares)	51,365	48,386	50,261	48,146

Note 13 - Lease Financing Obl69

Note 13 - Lease Financing Obligations (Details Textual) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2012	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Mar. 27, 2016
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations						$ 2,783,000	$ 2,294,000
Asset Impairment Charges				$ 0		1,519,000
Restructuring Costs						1,148,000	$ 905,000
Design Tool Impairment [Member]
Restructuring Costs				$ 400,000		$ 400,000
Capital Lease Obligations [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage				2.00%		2.00%
Capital Lease Obligations [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage								7.25%
January Two Thousand Fifteen Two-Year And Two Three-Year License [Member]
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations	$ 1,000,000
October 2014 Three-Year License [Member]
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations		$ 1,500,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Member] | January Two Thousand Fifteen Two-Year And Two Three-Year License [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred	$ 6,900,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Member] | October 2014 Three-Year License [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred		$ 4,400,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Member] | July 2012 Three-Year License [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred			$ 900,000

Note 13 - Lease Financing Obl70

Note 13 - Lease Financing Obligations - Amortization Expense Related to the Design Tools (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015
Design Tools [Member]
Amortization expense	$ 1,483	$ 941	$ 2,825	$ 2,979

Note 13 - Lease Financing Obl71

Note 13 - Lease Financing Obligations - Future Minimum Lease and Sublease Income Payments for Lease Financing Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
2017 (3 months remaining)	$ 510
2,018	1,530
Total minimum lease payments	2,040
Less: amount representing interest	(326)
Present value of future minimum lease payments	1,714
Less: short-term lease financing obligations	(1,714)	$ (3,784)
Long-term lease financing obligations

Note 13 - Lease Financing Obl72

Note 13 - Lease Financing Obligations - Interest Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015
Design Tools [Member]
Interest expense	$ 19	$ 65	$ 87	$ 158

Note 13 - Lease Financing Obl73

Note 13 - Lease Financing Obligations - Rent Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015
Rent expense	$ 499	$ 186	$ 666	$ 530

Note 13 - Lease Financing Obl74

Note 13 - Lease Financing Obligations - Operating Lease (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2017USD ($)
2017 (3 months remaining)	$ 472
2,018	1,482
2,019	292
2,020	48
Total future minimum lease payments	$ 2,294

Note 14 - Commitments and Con75

Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017
Warranty Term, Customer Products	1 year
Warranty Term, Standard Products	90 days

Note 16 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 16 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ (204)	$ (1,211)	$ 141	$ (5,410)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)	(200)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	17,000		17,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	$ 13,900		$ 13,900
Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Open Tax Year			2,004
Latest Tax Year [Member]
Open Tax Year			2,016

Note 16 - Income Taxes - Estima

Note 16 - Income Taxes - Estimated Interest and Penalties Related to the Underpayment of Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2017	Mar. 27, 2016
Accrued interest and penalties	$ 1,585	$ 1,364

Note 17 - Segment and Geograp78

Note 17 - Segment and Geographic Information - Net Sales by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015
Net sales	$ 27,222	$ 25,310	$ 81,959	$ 76,248
CHINA
Net sales	10,714	9,241	34,089	28,096
UNITED STATES
Net sales	4,922	5,059	14,550	13,416
SINGAPORE
Net sales	3,525	3,255	10,234	10,740
GERMANY
Net sales	2,717	2,992	7,433	9,951
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA
Net sales	1,434	1,873	5,381	5,219
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF
Net sales	539	259	1,846	1,227
Rest of the World [Member]
Net sales	$ 3,371	$ 2,631	$ 8,426	$ 7,599

Note 17 - Segment and Geograp79

Note 17 - Segment and Geographic Information - Major Distributors and Customer of Net Revenue (Details) - Sales Revenue, Net [Member] - Customer Concentration Risk [Member]		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015	Jan. 01, 2017	Dec. 27, 2015
Distributor A [Member]
Distributor	[1]	31.00%	33.00%	28.00%	37.00%
Distributor B [Member]
Distributor		13.00%	11.00%	14.00%		[2]
Distributor C [Member]
Distributor		13.00%	10.00%	13.00%	10.00%	[2]
Distributor D [Member]
Distributor		12.00%	11.00%	12.00%	11.00%	[2]
[1]	Related Party
[2]	Net sales for this distributor or customer for this period were less than 10% of our net sales.

Note 17 - Segment and Geograp80

Note 17 - Segment and Geographic Information - Major Distributors of Net Account Receivables (Details) - Accounts Receivable [Member] - Customer Concentration Risk [Member]		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Jan. 01, 2017		Mar. 27, 2016
Distributor A [Member]
Net accounts receivable	[1]	28.00%		17.00%
Distributor B [Member]
Net accounts receivable		17.00%		13.00%
Distributor C [Member]
Net accounts receivable		15.00%		14.00%
Distributor D [Member]
Net accounts receivable	[2]			14.00%
Customer A [Member]
Net accounts receivable			[2]	12.00%
[1]	Related Party
[2]	Accounts receivable for this customer for this period were less than 10% of total account balance.

Note 18 - Subsequent Event (Det

Note 18 - Subsequent Event (Details Textual)	Jan. 09, 2017USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Member] | New Headquarter Facility [Member]
Operating Lease Monthly Rent	$ 90,000