Trimble (TRMB) 10-Q 8 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014	Aug. 05, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	4-Jul-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Trading Symbol	'TRMB	'
Entity Registrant Name	'TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LTD /CA/	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000864749	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--01-02	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	259,914,767

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jul. 04, 2014	Jan. 03, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$278,919	$147,227
Accounts receivable, net	379,811	337,932
Other receivables	24,779	23,143
Inventories, net	274,371	254,311
Deferred income taxes	42,157	38,597
Other current assets	41,667	35,807
Total current assets	1,041,704	837,017
Property and equipment, net	155,575	142,975
Goodwill	1,997,783	1,989,470
Other purchased intangible assets, net	553,413	619,399
Other non-current assets	118,764	111,979
Total assets	3,867,239	3,700,840
Current liabilities:	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	60,706	106,402
Accounts payable	110,066	112,522
Accrued compensation and benefits	100,356	95,866
Deferred revenue	207,193	159,295
Accrued warranty expense	18,840	17,781
Other current liabilities	74,431	85,124
Total current liabilities	571,592	576,990
Non-current portion of long-term debt	595,157	652,056
Non-current deferred revenue	26,973	20,431
Deferred income taxes	132,772	136,399
Other non-current liabilities	89,950	80,982
Total liabilities	1,416,444	1,466,858
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Shareholders’ equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, no par value; 3,000 shares authorized; none outstanding	'	'
Common stock, no par value; 360,000 shares authorized; 261,340 and 258,711 shares issued and outstanding as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and fiscal year end 2013, respectively	1,180,271	1,106,017
Retained earnings	1,227,944	1,081,695
Accumulated other comprehensive income	30,849	33,194
Total Trimble Navigation Ltd. shareholders’ equity	2,439,064	2,220,906
Noncontrolling interests	11,731	13,076
Total equity	2,450,795	2,233,982
Total liabilities and equity	$3,867,239	$3,700,840

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jul. 04, 2014	Jan. 03, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Preferred stock, no par value	'	'
Preferred stock, shares authorized	3,000	3,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, no par value	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized	360,000	360,000
Common stock, shares issued	261,340	258,711
Common stock, shares outstanding	261,340	258,711

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Revenue:	'	'	'	'
Product	$468,995	$425,880	$911,564	$838,667
Service	100,062	84,511	193,381	166,107
Subscription	73,142	65,902	141,975	127,630
Total revenue	642,199	576,293	1,246,920	1,132,404
Cost of sales:	'	'	'	'
Product	212,369	200,493	416,121	399,194
Service	37,667	32,549	71,846	63,392
Subscription	17,574	20,995	36,584	40,967
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	20,018	19,855	40,906	39,536
Total cost of sales	287,628	273,892	565,457	543,089
Gross margin	354,571	302,401	681,463	589,315
Operating expense	'	'	'	'
Research and development	81,807	76,555	158,183	150,163
Sales and marketing	95,621	85,307	192,975	168,930
General and administrative	61,364	52,760	118,797	104,730
Restructuring charges	789	2,966	1,126	4,571
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	17,856	19,908	37,537	39,559
Total operating expense	257,437	237,496	508,618	467,953
Operating income	97,134	64,905	172,845	121,362
Non-operating income, net	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	-3,164	-4,255	-6,847	-9,326
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)	-454	600	-609	-969
Income from equity method investments	5,225	7,157	8,688	11,414
Other income, net	27	284	13,166	579
Total non-operating income, net	1,634	3,786	14,398	1,698
Income before taxes	98,768	68,691	187,243	123,060
Income tax provision	20,741	13,738	41,091	19,175
Net income	78,027	54,953	146,152	103,885
Less: Net gain (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	193	372	-306	-504
Net income attributable to Trimble Navigation Ltd.	$77,834	$54,581	$146,458	$104,389
Basic earnings per share	$0.30	$0.21	$0.56	$0.41
Shares used in calculating basic earnings per share	261,075	256,186	260,432	255,683
Diluted earnings per share	$0.29	$0.21	$0.55	$0.40
Shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share	265,957	260,533	265,370	260,416

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Net income	$78,027	$54,953	$146,152	$103,885
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-1,003	-1,603	-2,404	-27,286
Net unrealized actuarial gain (loss)	50	35	59	-35
Comprehensive income	77,074	53,385	143,807	76,564
Less: Comprehensive gain (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	193	372	-306	-504
Comprehensive income attributable to Trimble Navigation Ltd.	$76,881	$53,013	$144,113	$77,068

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Cash flow from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$146,152	$103,885
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation expense	15,621	12,854
Amortization expense	78,443	79,095
Provision for doubtful accounts	869	261
Deferred income taxes	-1,700	-13,732
Stock-based compensation	21,087	17,253
Income from equity method investments	-8,688	-11,414
Gain on an equity sale	-15,091	0
Excess tax benefit for stock-based compensation	-13,505	-7,616
Provision for excess and obsolete inventories	1,731	569
Other non-cash items	-1,867	-494
Add decrease (increase) in assets:	'	'
Accounts receivable	-42,563	-24,071
Other receivables	-3,708	-1,558
Inventories	-21,335	-14,725
Other current and non-current assets	-8,001	-12,165
Add increase (decrease) in liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	452	-18,936
Accrued compensation and benefits	5,625	-7,166
Deferred revenue	49,042	55,994
Accrued warranty expense	1,070	-154
Other liabilities	10,954	14,163
Net cash provided by operating activities	214,588	172,043
Cash flow from investing activities:	'	'
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	-25,094	-178,953
Acquisitions of property and equipment	-28,425	-39,431
Dividends received from equity method investments	22,463	2,526
Other	-2,684	730
Net cash used in investing activities	-33,740	-215,128
Cash flow from financing activities:	'	'
Issuances of common stock, net of tax withholding	39,322	23,954
Excess tax benefit for stock-based compensation	13,505	7,616
Proceeds from debt and revolving credit lines	17,000	239,613
Payments on debt and revolving credit lines	-119,517	-252,780
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-49,690	18,403
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	534	-4,017
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	131,692	-28,699
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	147,227	157,771
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$278,919	$129,072

OVERVIEW_AND_BASIS_OF_PRESENTA

OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION	'
	OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
	Trimble Navigation Limited (Trimble or the Company) began operations in 1978 and incorporated in California in 1981. The Company provides technology solutions that enable professionals and field mobile workers to improve or transform their work processes. The solutions are used across a range of industries including agriculture, architecture, civil engineering, construction, environmental management, government, natural resources, transportation and utilities. Representative customers include engineering and construction firms, contractors, surveying companies, farmers and agricultural companies, enterprise firms with large-scale fleets, energy, mining and utility companies, and state, federal and municipal governments.
	Products frequently provide a good return on investment for customers through lower operational costs, higher productivity, improved quality, enhanced safety and compliance and reduced environmental impact. Product examples include: equipment that automates large industrial equipment such as tractors and bulldozers; surveying instruments; integrated systems that track fleets of vehicles and workers and provide real-time information and powerful analytics to the back-office; data collection systems that enable the management of large amounts of geo-referenced information; software solutions that connect all aspects of a construction site or farm; and building information modeling (BIM) software that is used throughout the design, build, and operation of buildings. The Company also manufactures components for in-vehicle navigation and telematics systems and timing modules used in the synchronization of wireless networks.
	The Company has a 52-53 week fiscal year, ending on the Friday nearest to December 31, which for fiscal 2013 was January 3, 2014. The second quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013 ended on July 4, 2014 and June 28, 2013, respectively. Fiscal 2014 is a 52-week year and 2013 is a 53-week year. Unless otherwise stated, all dates refer to the Company’s fiscal year and fiscal periods.
	The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the results of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. Inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Noncontrolling interests represent the noncontrolling shareholders’ proportionate share of the net assets and results of operations of the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries.
	The accompanying financial data as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and for the second quarter and the first two quarters of fiscal 2014 and 2013 has been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements, prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of fiscal year end 2013 is derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Trimble Navigation Limited for fiscal year 2013. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
	The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions believed to be reasonable. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that may impact the company in the future, actual results may be different from the estimates.
	In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary have been made to present a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the second quarter and the first two quarters of fiscal 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year or any future periods. Individual segment revenue may be affected by seasonal buying patterns and general economic conditions.
	The Company has evaluated all subsequent events through the date that these financial statements have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
	The Company has presented revenue and cost of sales separately for products, service and subscriptions. Product revenue includes primarily hardware, software licenses, parts and accessories; service revenue includes primarily hardware and software maintenance and support, training and professional services; subscription revenue includes software as a service (SaaS).
	Certain immaterial amounts from prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation, including certain line items within Note 7 Segment Information.

UPDATES_TO_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT

UPDATES TO SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
UPDATES TO SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	UPDATES TO SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	There have been no material changes to the Company’s significant accounting polices during the first two quarters of fiscal 2014 from those disclosed in the Company’s 2013 Form 10-K.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued a new accounting standard that generally requires the presentation of certain unrecognized tax benefits as reductions to deferred tax assets rather than as liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. Trimble adopted this new standard on a prospective basis in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. The implementation had no material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued amendments to guidance for reporting discontinued operations and disposals of components of an entity. The amended guidance requires that a disposal representing a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s financial results or a business activity classified as held for sale should be reported as discontinued operations. The amendments also expand the disclosure requirements for discontinued operations and add new disclosures for individually significant dispositions that do not qualify as discontinued operations. The amendments are effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014; however, early adoption is permitted as is a retrospective application. The Company will adopt the amendments beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2015. The Company does not anticipate a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as a result of this change.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that will amend the current revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The Company will adopt this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or modified retrospective approach for the adoption of the standard. The Company is unable to determine at this time whether adoption of the standard will have a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

GAIN_ON_EQUITY_SALE

GAIN ON EQUITY SALE	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
GAIN ON EQUITY SALE	'
	GAIN ON EQUITY SALE
	In October, 2008, VirtualSite Solutions (VSS), a business formed by the Company and Caterpillar began operations. The Company originally had a 65% ownership and Caterpillar had a 35% ownership in VSS. VSS develops software for fleet management and connected worksite solutions for both Caterpillar and Trimble and in turn, sells software subscription services to Caterpillar and Trimble, which are sold through Caterpillar's and the Company's respective distribution channels. For financial reporting purposes, VSS’s assets and liabilities were consolidated with those of the Company, as were its results of operations, which were reported under the Engineering and Construction segment. Caterpillar’s 35% interest was included in the overall Consolidated Financial Statements as Noncontrolling interest.
	Effective January 4, 2014, the Company sold 15% of its ownership in VSS to Caterpillar resulting in both the Company and Caterpillar owning 50% of the VSS joint venture. After the sale the Company no longer held a controlling interest in VSS. The sale of the 15% ownership resulted in the deconsolidation of VSS and a gain in the amount of $15.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Of this amount, $8.5 million relates to the remeasurement of the Company's retained interest to fair value which was measured using a combination of the income and market approaches. The total gain is included in Other income, net on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The new 50% investment in VSS is classified as an equity method investment.

SHAREHOLDERS_EQUITY

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	'
	SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Stock Repurchase Activities
	In October 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program (“2011 Stock Repurchase Program”), authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $100.0 million of Trimble’s common stock. No shares of common stock were repurchased during the first two quarters of fiscal 2014 or 2013. The timing and actual number of future shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, regulatory requirements, capital availability and other market conditions. The program does not require the purchase of any minimum number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time without public notice.
	Stock-Based Compensation Expense
	The Company accounts for its employee stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) under the fair value method, which requires stock-based compensation to be estimated using the fair value on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is expected to vest is recognized as expense over the related employees’ requisite service periods in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
	The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock-based compensation (for all plans) included in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the second quarter and the first two quarters of fiscal 2014 and 2013.
		Second Quarter of						First Two Quarters of
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Cost of sales	$	763		$	607		$	1,510	$	1,207
	Research and development	1,738			1,232			3,215		2,379
	Sales and marketing	2,098			1,761			3,960		3,525
	General and administrative	6,376			4,835			12,402		10,142
	Total operating expenses	10,212			7,828			19,577		16,046
	Total stock-based compensation expense	$	10,975		$	8,435		$	21,087	$	17,253
	Fair value of Trimble Options
	Stock option expense recognized in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income is based on the fair value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is expected to vest during the period and is net of estimated forfeitures. The Company’s compensation expense for stock options is recognized using the straight-line single option method. The fair values for stock options are estimated on the date of grant using the binomial valuation model. The binomial model takes into account variables such as volatility, dividend yield rate and risk free interest rate. In addition, the binomial model incorporates actual option-pricing behavior and changes in volatility over the option’s contractual term. For options granted during the second quarter and the first two quarters of fiscal 2014 and 2013, the following weighted average assumptions were used:
		Second Quarter of			First Two Quarters of
		2014		2013	2014		2013
	Expected dividend yield	—		—	—		—
	Expected stock price volatility	35.30%		34.80%	35.40%		34.80%
	Risk free interest rate	1.20%		0.50%	1.20%		0.50%
	Expected life of options	4.0 years		4.0 years	4.0 years		4.0 years
	Expected Dividend Yield – The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation of dividend payouts.
	Expected Stock Price Volatility – The Company’s computation of expected volatility is based on a combination of implied volatilities from traded options on the Company’s stock and historical volatility, commensurate with the expected life of the stock options.
	Expected Risk Free Interest Rate – The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the expected life of the stock options.
	Expected Life Of Options – The Company’s expected life represents the period that the Company’s stock options are expected to be outstanding and is determined based on historical experience of similar stock options with consideration to the contractual terms of the stock options, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior.
	Fair value of Restricted Stock Units
	Restricted stock units are converted into shares of Trimble common stock upon vesting on a one-for-one basis. Vesting of restricted stock units is subject to the employee’s continuing service to the Company. The compensation expense related to these awards is determined using the fair value of Trimble’s common stock on the date of grant, and the expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Restricted stock units typically vest at the end of three years.
	Fair value of Employee Stock Purchase Plan
	Under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, rights to purchase shares are generally granted during the second and fourth quarter of each year. The fair value of rights granted under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	'
	GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	Intangible Assets
	Intangible Assets consisted of the following:
	As of	Second Quarter of Fiscal 2014									Fiscal Year End 2013
		Gross									Gross
		Carrying			Accumulated			Net Carrying			Carrying			Accumulated			Net Carrying
	(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			Amortization			Amount			Amount			Amortization			Amount
	Developed product technology	$	710,433		$	(412,004	)	$	298,429		$	699,479		$	(363,389	)	$	336,090
	Trade names and trademarks	46,517			(31,659		)	14,858			46,195			(28,699		)	17,496
	Customer relationships	426,050			(212,342		)	213,708			424,630			(189,338		)	235,292
	Distribution rights and other intellectual properties	79,439			(53,021		)	26,418			79,844			(49,323		)	30,521
		$	1,262,439		$	(709,026	)	$	553,413		$	1,250,148		$	(630,749	)	$	619,399
	The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangible assets as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014 was as follows:
	(Dollars in thousands)
	2014 (Remaining)	$	74,083
	2015	140,620
	2016	122,005
	2017	100,356
	2018	69,649
	Thereafter	46,700
	Total	$	553,413
	Goodwill
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the first two quarters of fiscal 2014 were as follows:
		Engineering			Field			Mobile			Advanced			Total
		and			Solutions			Solutions			Devices
		Construction
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Balance as of fiscal year end 2013	$	1,080,240		$	88,651		$	796,094		$	24,485		$	1,989,470
	Additions due to acquisitions	6,385			45			4,422			—			10,852
	Purchase price adjustments	737			46			43			—			826
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,690		)	(266		)	298			(18		)	(2,676		)
	Write off	$	—		$	—		$	(689	)	$	—		$	(689	)
	Balance as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014	$	1,084,672		$	88,476		$	800,168		$	24,467		$	1,997,783
	The Company determined the total consideration paid for each of its acquisitions as well as the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition. For certain acquisitions completed in the second half of fiscal 2013 and the first two quarters of fiscal 2014, the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are preliminary and may be adjusted as the Company obtains additional information, primarily related to adjustments for the true up of acquired net working capital in accordance with certain purchase agreements, and estimated values of certain net tangible assets and liabilities including tax balances, pending the completion of final studies and analyses. If there are adjustments made for these items, the fair value of intangible assets and goodwill could be impacted. Thus the provisional measurements of fair value are subject to change. Such changes could be significant. The Company expects to finalize the valuation of the net tangible and intangible assets as soon as practicable, but not later than one-year from the acquisition date.

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
INVENTORIES	'
	INVENTORIES
	Inventories, net, consisted of the following:
		Second Quarter of		Fiscal Year End
	As of	2014		2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Raw materials	$	105,373	$	94,988
	Work-in-process	7,795		6,871
	Finished goods	161,203		152,452
	Total inventories, net	$	274,371	$	254,311
	Deferred costs of sales for the short-term deferral of hardware and related product revenues are included within finished goods and were $10.2 million as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and $12.6 million as of fiscal year end 2013.

SEGMENT_INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
SEGMENT INFORMATION	'
	SEGMENT INFORMATION
	Trimble is a designer and distributor of positioning products and applications enabled by GPS, optical, laser, and wireless communications technology. The Company provides products for diverse applications in its targeted markets.
	To achieve distribution, marketing, production and technology advantages, the Company manages its operations in the following four segments:
	•	Engineering and Construction — Consists of hardware and software solutions for a variety of applications including:  survey, heavy civil and building construction, infrastructure, geospatial, railway, mining and utilities.
	•	Field Solutions — Consists of hardware and software solutions for applications including agriculture, mapping and geographic information systems (GIS), utilities, and energy distribution.
	•	Mobile Solutions — Consists of hardware and software solutions that enable end-users to monitor and manage their mobile work, mobile workers and mobile assets.
	•	Advanced Devices — The various operations that comprise this segment are aggregated on the basis that these operations, taken as a whole, do not exceed 10% of the Company’s total revenue, operating income and assets. This segment is comprised of the Embedded Technologies and Timing, Military and Advanced Systems, Applanix, Trimble Outdoors, and ThingMagic businesses.
	The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), its Chief Executive Officer, evaluates each of its segment’s performance and allocates resources based on segment operating income before income taxes and some corporate allocations. The Company and each of its segments employ consistent accounting policies. In each of its segments the Company sells many individual products. For this reason it is impractical to segregate and identify revenue for each of these individual products or groups of products.
	The following table presents revenue, operating income, depreciation expense and identifiable assets for the four segments. Operating income is revenue less cost of sales and operating expense, excluding general corporate expense, amortization of purchased intangible assets, amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up, acquisition costs and restructuring costs. The identifiable assets that the CODM views by segment are accounts receivable, inventories and goodwill.
		Reporting Segments
		Engineering			Field			Mobile			Advanced			Total
		and			Solutions			Solutions			Devices
		Construction
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Second Quarter of Fiscal 2014
	Segment revenue	$	368,072		$	114,456		$	122,880		$	36,791		$	642,199
	Operating income	91,884			38,672			20,385			12,083			163,024
	Depreciation expense	3,173			191			1,288			158			4,810
	Second Quarter of Fiscal 2013
	Segment revenue	$	313,446		$	115,864		$	115,524		$	31,459		$	576,293
	Operating income	66,840			43,372			15,435			6,514			132,161
	Depreciation expense	2,880			153			1,358			190			4,581
	First Two Quarters of Fiscal 2014
	Segment revenue	$	677,348		$	252,621		$	241,508		$	75,443		$	1,246,920
	Operating income	149,399			91,609			36,555			23,759			301,322
	Depreciation expense	6,330			354			2,510			337			9,531
	First Two Quarters of Fiscal 2013
	Segment revenue	$	580,317		$	263,345		$	225,688		$	63,054		$	1,132,404
	Operating income	109,813			102,898			27,008			12,999			252,718
	Depreciation expense	5,848			287			2,337			387			8,859
	As of the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2014
	Accounts receivable	$	222,590		$	65,894		$	68,314		$	23,013		$	379,811
	Inventories	178,480			50,286			29,980			15,625			274,371
	Goodwill	1,084,672			88,476			800,168			24,467			1,997,783
	As of Fiscal Year End 2013
	Accounts receivable	$	185,634		$	62,859		$	70,174		$	19,265		$	337,932
	Inventories	171,863			39,554			27,664			15,230			254,311
	Goodwill	1,080,240			88,651			796,094			24,485			1,989,470
	A reconciliation of the Company’s consolidated segment operating income to consolidated income before income taxes is as follows:
		Second Quarter of						First Two Quarters of
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Consolidated segment operating income	$	163,024		$	132,161		$	301,322		$	252,718
	Unallocated corporate expense	(26,052		)	(24,168		)	(46,674		)	(45,517		)
	Amortization of purchased intangible assets	(37,874		)	(39,763		)	(78,443		)	(79,095		)
	Acquisition costs	(1,964		)	(3,325		)	(3,360		)	(6,744		)
	Consolidated operating income	97,134			64,905			172,845			121,362
	Non-operating income, net	1,634			3,786			14,398			1,698
	Consolidated income before taxes	$	98,768		$	68,691		$	187,243		$	123,060
	Unallocated corporate expense includes general corporate expense, amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up and restructuring costs.

DEBT_COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGEN

DEBT, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
DEBT, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	DEBT, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Debt consisted of the following:
		Second Quarter of		Fiscal Year End
	As of	2014		2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Credit Facilities:
	Term loan	$	647,500	$	665,000
	Revolving credit facility	—		85,000
	Promissory notes and other debt	8,363		8,458
	Total debt	655,863		758,458
	Less current portion of long-term debt	60,706		106,402
	Non-current portion	$	595,157	$	652,056
	Credit Facilities
	On November 21, 2012, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with a group of lenders (the “2012 Credit Facility”). This credit facility provides for unsecured credit facilities in the aggregate principal amount of $1.4 billion, comprised of a five-year revolving loan facility of $700.0 million and a five-year $700.0 million term loan facility. Subject to the terms of the 2012 Credit Facility, the revolving loan facility may be increased, and/or additional term loan commitments may be established, in an aggregate principal amount up to $300.0 million. The Company also has two $75 million uncommitted revolving loan facilities (the “Uncommitted Facilities”), which are callable by the bank at any time and have no covenants. The interest rate for the Uncommitted Facilities is 0.9% to 1.00% plus either LIBOR or the bank’s cost of funds or as otherwise agreed upon by the bank and the Company.
	As of the second quarter of fiscal 2014, total debt was comprised primarily of a term loan of $647.5 million. Of the total outstanding balance, $595.0 million of the term loan is classified as long-term in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
	The funds available under the 2012 Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, the financing of certain acquisitions and the payment of transaction fees and expenses related to such acquisitions. Under the 2012 Credit Facility, the Company may borrow, repay and reborrow funds under the revolving loan facility until its maturity on November 21, 2017, at which time the revolving facility will terminate, and all outstanding loans, together with all accrued and unpaid interest, must be repaid. Amounts not borrowed under the revolving facility will be subject to a commitment fee, to be paid in arrears on the last day of each fiscal quarter, ranging from 0.15% to 0.35% per annum depending on the Company's leverage ratio as of the most recently ended fiscal quarter. The term loan will be repaid in quarterly installments, with the last quarterly payment to be made on September 29, 2017, with the remaining outstanding balance being due and payable at maturity on November 21, 2017. The Company is required to make quarterly principal payments on the term loan facility totaling $17.5 million for the remainder of fiscal 2014, $70.0 million in fiscal 2015, $70.0 million in fiscal 2016, and the remaining balance of $490.0 million in fiscal 2017. The term loan may be prepaid in whole or in part, subject to certain minimum thresholds, without penalty or premium. Amounts repaid or prepaid with respect to the term loan facility may not be reborrowed.
	The Company may borrow funds under the 2012 Credit Facility in U.S. Dollars, Euros or in certain other agreed currencies, and borrowings will bear interest, at the Company’s option, at either: (i) a floating per annum base rate based on the administrative agent’s prime rate or other agreed-upon rate, depending on the currency borrowed, plus a margin of between 0.00% and 1.00%, depending on the Company's leverage ratio as of the most recently ended fiscal quarter, or (ii) a reserve-adjusted fixed per annum rate based on LIBOR, EURIBOR, or other agreed-upon rate, depending on the currency borrowed, plus a margin of between 1.00% and 2.00%, depending on the Company's leverage ratio as of the most recently ended fiscal quarter. Interest will be paid on the last day of each fiscal quarter with respect to borrowings bearing interest based on a floating rate, or on the last day of an interest period, but at least every three months, with respect to borrowings bearing interest at a fixed rate. The Company's obligations under the 2012 Credit Facility are guaranteed by several of the Company's domestic subsidiaries.
	The 2012 Credit Facility contains various customary representations and warranties by the Company, which include customary use of materiality, material adverse effect and knowledge qualifiers. The 2012 Credit Facility also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants including, among other requirements, negative covenants that restrict the Company's ability to dispose of assets, create liens, incur indebtedness, repurchase stock, pay dividends, make acquisitions and make investments. Further, the 2012 Credit Facility contains financial covenants that require the maintenance of minimum interest coverage and maximum leverage ratios. Specifically, the Company must maintain as of the end of each fiscal quarter a ratio of (a) EBITDA (as defined in the 2012 Credit Facility) to (b) interest expenses for the most recently ended period of four fiscal quarters of not less than 3.00 to 1. The Company must also maintain, at the end of each fiscal quarter, a ratio of (x) total indebtedness to (y) EBITDA (as defined in the 2012 Credit Facility) for the most recently ended period of four fiscal quarters of not greater than 3 to 1; provided, that on the completion of a material acquisition, the Company may increase the ratio by 0.25 for the fiscal quarter during which such acquisition occurred and each of the three subsequent fiscal quarters.
	The Company was in compliance with these covenants as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014.
	The 2012 Credit Facility contains events of default that include, among others, non-payment of principal, interest or fees, breach of covenants, inaccuracy of representations and warranties, cross defaults to certain other indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency events, material judgments and events constituting a change of control. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default, interest on the obligations will accrue at an increased rate and the lenders may accelerate the Company's obligations under the 2012 Credit Facility, however that acceleration will be automatic in the case of bankruptcy and insolvency events of default.
	The weighted average interest rate on the current portion of the long-term debt outstanding under the 2012 Credit Facility and Uncommitted Facilities was 1.53% and 1.31% at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and fiscal year end 2013, respectively. The interest rate on the non-current debt outstanding under the 2012 Credit Facility was 1.53% and 1.67% at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and fiscal year end 2013, respectively.
	Promissory Notes and Other Debt
	As of the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and fiscal year end 2013, the Company had promissory notes and other debt totaling approximately $8.4 million and $8.5 million, respectively, of which $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, was classified as long-term in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
	Leases and Other Commitments
	The estimated future minimum operating lease commitments as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
	2014 (Remaining)	$	15,223
	2015	24,587
	2016	17,723
	2017	14,185
	2018	8,853
	Thereafter	27,136
	Total	$	107,707
	As of the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company had unconditional purchase obligations of approximately $129.6 million. These unconditional purchase obligations primarily represent open non-cancelable purchase orders for material purchases with the Company’s vendors. Purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancelable without penalty.

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
	The Company determines fair value based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Where available, fair value is based on observable market prices or parameters. Where observable prices or inputs are not available, valuation models are applied. Hierarchical levels, defined by the guidance on fair value measurements are directly related to the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs to fair valuation of these assets and liabilities, and are as follows:
	Level I—Observable inputs such as unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
	Level II—Inputs (other than quoted prices included in Level I) are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
	Level III—Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Consideration is given to the risk inherent in the valuation technique and the risk inherent in the inputs to the model.
	Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized in the tables below based upon the lowest level of significant input to the valuations.
		Fair Values as of the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2014								Fair Values as of Fiscal Year End 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)	Level I		Level II		Level III		Total		Level I		Level II		Level III		Total
	Assets
	Money market funds(1)	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	2	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	2
	Deferred compensation plan assets (2)	18,248		—		—		18,248		16,545		—		—		16,545
	Derivative assets (3)	—		697		—		697		—		196		—		196
	Total	$	18,250	$	697	$	—	$	18,947	$	16,547	$	196	$	—	$	16,743
	Liabilities
	Deferred compensation plan liabilities (2)	$	18,248	$	—	$	—	$	18,248	$	16,545	$	—	$	—	$	16,545
	Derivative liabilities (3)	—		775		—		775		—		635		—		635
	Contingent consideration liabilities (4)	—		—		6,046		6,046		—		—		2,401		2,401
	Total	$	18,248	$	775	$	6,046	$	25,069	$	16,545	$	635	$	2,401	$	19,581
	-1	The money market funds are highly liquid investments. The fair values are determined using observable quoted prices in active markets. Money market funds are included in Cash and cash equivalents on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	-2	The Company maintains a self-directed, non-qualified deferred compensation plan for certain executives and other highly compensated employees. The plan assets and liabilities are invested in actively traded mutual funds and individual stocks valued using observable quoted prices in active markets. Deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities are included in Other non-current assets and Other non-current liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	-3	Derivative assets and liabilities primarily represent forward currency exchange contracts. The Company typically enters into these contracts to minimize the short-term impact of foreign currency exchange rates on certain trade and inter-company receivables and payables. Derivative assets and liabilities are included in Other current assets and Other current liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	-4	Contingent consideration liabilities represent arrangements to pay the former owners of certain companies the Company acquired. The undiscounted maximum payment under the arrangements is $13.9 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2014, based on estimated future revenues or gross margins. Contingent consideration liabilities are included in Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Additional Fair Value Information
	The following table provides additional fair value information relating to the Company’s financial instruments outstanding:
		Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
		Amount		Value		Amount		Value
	As of	Second Quarter of Fiscal 2014				Fiscal Year End 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	278,919	$	278,919	$	147,227	$	147,227
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	697		697		196		196
	Liabilities:
	Credit facilities	$	647,500	$	647,500	$	750,000	$	750,000
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	775		775		635		635
	Promissory notes and other debt	8,363		8,363		8,458		8,458
	The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, and is categorized as Level I in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the bank borrowings and promissory notes has been calculated using an estimate of the interest rate the Company would have had to pay on the issuance of notes with a similar maturity and discounting the cash flows at that rate, and is categorized as Level II in the fair value hierarchy. The fair values do not give an indication of the amount that the Company would currently have to pay to extinguish any of this debt.

PRODUCT_WARRANTIES

PRODUCT WARRANTIES	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
PRODUCT WARRANTIES	'
	PRODUCT WARRANTIES
	The Company accrues for warranty costs as part of its cost of sales based on associated material product costs, technical support, labor costs, and costs incurred by third parties performing work on the Company’s behalf. The Company’s expected future costs are primarily estimated based upon historical trends in the volume of product returns within the warranty period and the costs to repair or replace the equipment. The products sold are generally covered by a warranty for periods ranging from 90 days to 5.5 years.
	While the Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of component suppliers, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure. Should actual product failure rates, material usage, or service delivery costs differ from the estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty accrual and related costs may be required.
	Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability during the first two quarters of fiscal 2014 are as follows:
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Balance as of fiscal year end 2013	$	17,781
	Acquired warranties	18
	Accruals for warranties issued	10,499
	Changes in estimates	630
	Warranty settlements (in cash or in kind)	(10,088		)
	Balance as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014	$	18,840

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
EARNINGS PER SHARE	'
	EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing Net income attributable to Trimble Navigation Ltd. by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing Net income attributable to Trimble Navigation Ltd. by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period increased to include the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive securities had been issued. Potentially dilutive securities include outstanding stock options, shares to be purchased under the Company’s employee stock purchase plan and unvested restricted stock units. The dilutive effect of potentially dilutive securities is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, an increase in the fair market value of the Company’s common stock can result in a greater dilutive effect from potentially dilutive securities.
	The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
		Second Quarter of				First Two Quarters of
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Numerator:
	Net income attributable to Trimble Navigation Ltd.	$	77,834	$	54,581	$	146,458	$	104,389
	Denominator:
	Weighted average number of common shares used in basic earnings per share	261,075		256,186		260,432		255,683
	Effect of dilutive securities	4,882		4,347		4,938		4,733
	Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted earnings per share	265,957		260,533		265,370		260,416
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.3	$	0.21	$	0.56	$	0.41
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.29	$	0.21	$	0.55	$	0.4
	For the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013, the Company excluded 0.4 million and 3.2 million shares of outstanding stock options, respectively, from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive. For the first two quarters of fiscal 2014 and 2013, the Company excluded 0.2 million and 2.8 million shares of outstanding stock options, respectively, from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
INCOME TAXES	'
	INCOME TAXES
	In the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company’s effective income tax rate was 21% as compared to 20% in the corresponding period in 2013, primarily due to the expiration of the federal R&D credit and the differences in the geographic mix of pretax income. In the first two quarters of fiscal 2014, the Company’s effective income tax rate was 22% as compared to 16% in the corresponding period in 2013 due to the tax effect of a gain on a partial equity sale of VSS, the expiration of the federal R&D credit and the differences in the geographic mix of pretax income.
	The Company's effective tax rates for the second quarter of fiscal years 2014 and 2013 are lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to favorable tax rates associated with certain earnings from operations in lower-tax jurisdictions. The Company has not provided U.S. taxes for all of such earnings due to the indefinite reinvestment of some of those earnings outside the U.S.
	The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal and state, and foreign income tax. The Company is currently in different stages of multiple year examinations by the Internal Revenue Service as well as various state and foreign taxing authorities. Although timing of the resolution of audits is highly uncertain, the Company does not believe it is reasonably possible that the unrecognized tax benefits as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014 will materially change in the next twelve months.
	The unrecognized tax benefits of $42.1 million and $38.1 million as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and fiscal year end 2013, respectively, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in future periods. Unrecognized tax benefits are recorded in Other non-current liabilities and in the deferred tax accounts in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The Company's practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Company's unrecognized tax benefit liabilities include interest and penalties as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and fiscal year end 2013, of $4.5 million and $3.6 million, respectively, which were recorded in Other non-current liabilities in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

LITIGATION

LITIGATION	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
Loss Contingency, Information about Litigation Matters [Abstract]	'
LITIGATION	'
	LITIGATION
	On August 9, 2013, the Harbinger Plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against Deere & Co., Garmin International, Inc., the Company and two other defendants in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan in connection with the Harbinger Plaintiffs’ investment in LightSquared. The Harbinger Plaintiffs allege, among other things, fraud and negligent misrepresentation, claiming that the defendants were aware of material facts that caused the Federal Communications Commission to take adverse action against LightSquared and affirmatively misrepresented and failed to disclose those facts prior to the Harbinger Plaintiffs’ investment in LightSquared. The Harbinger Plaintiffs seek $1.9 billion in damages from the defendants. On November 1, 2013, debtor LightSquared, Inc. and two related parties (“LightSquared Plaintiffs”) filed suit against the same defendants in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan. The LightSquared Plaintiffs assert claims similar to those made by the Harbinger Plaintiffs, as well as additional claims, including breach of contract and tortious interference, and allege that LightSquared invested billions of dollars in reliance on the promises and representations of defendants. On January 31, 2014, the U.S. District Court granted defendants’ motion to withdraw the LightSquared action from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court so it will proceed together with the Harbinger action before the U.S. District Court. Although an unfavorable outcome of these litigation matters may have a material adverse effect on the Company's operating results, liquidity, or financial position, the Company believes the claims in these lawsuits are without merit and intends to vigorously contest these lawsuits.
	From time to time, the Company is also involved in litigation arising out of the ordinary course of our business. There are no other material legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of the Company's or its subsidiaries' property is subject.

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	'
	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	In the third quarter of 2014, the Company repurchased approximately 1,509,000 shares of common stock in open market purchases at an average price of $31.60 per share pursuant to its existing stock repurchase program (the “2011 Stock Repurchase Program”). The total purchase price of $47.7 million will be reflected as a decrease to common stock based on the average stated value per share with the remainder to retained earnings. Common stock repurchases under the program will be recorded based upon the trade date for accounting purposes. All common shares repurchased under this program are retired. As of August 7, 2014, the 2011 Stock Repurchase Program had remaining authorized funds of $52.3 million. The timing and actual number of future shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, regulatory requirements, capital availability, and other market conditions. The program does not require the purchase of any minimum number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time without public notice.

UPDATES_TO_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT1

UPDATES TO SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Revenue Recognition, Policy	'
	The Company has presented revenue and cost of sales separately for products, service and subscriptions. Product revenue includes primarily hardware, software licenses, parts and accessories; service revenue includes primarily hardware and software maintenance and support, training and professional services; subscription revenue includes software as a service (SaaS).
Reclassification, Policy	'
	Certain immaterial amounts from prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation, including certain line items within Note 7 Segment Information.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued a new accounting standard that generally requires the presentation of certain unrecognized tax benefits as reductions to deferred tax assets rather than as liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. Trimble adopted this new standard on a prospective basis in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. The implementation had no material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued amendments to guidance for reporting discontinued operations and disposals of components of an entity. The amended guidance requires that a disposal representing a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s financial results or a business activity classified as held for sale should be reported as discontinued operations. The amendments also expand the disclosure requirements for discontinued operations and add new disclosures for individually significant dispositions that do not qualify as discontinued operations. The amendments are effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014; however, early adoption is permitted as is a retrospective application. The Company will adopt the amendments beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2015. The Company does not anticipate a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as a result of this change.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that will amend the current revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The Company will adopt this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or modified retrospective approach for the adoption of the standard. The Company is unable to determine at this time whether adoption of the standard will have a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Share-based Compensation Policy	'
	Stock-Based Compensation Expense
	The Company accounts for its employee stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) under the fair value method, which requires stock-based compensation to be estimated using the fair value on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is expected to vest is recognized as expense over the related employees’ requisite service periods in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
	The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock-based compensation (for all plans) included in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the second quarter and the first two quarters of fiscal 2014 and 2013.
		Second Quarter of						First Two Quarters of
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Cost of sales	$	763		$	607		$	1,510	$	1,207
	Research and development	1,738			1,232			3,215		2,379
	Sales and marketing	2,098			1,761			3,960		3,525
	General and administrative	6,376			4,835			12,402		10,142
	Total operating expenses	10,212			7,828			19,577		16,046
	Total stock-based compensation expense	$	10,975		$	8,435		$	21,087	$	17,253
	Fair value of Trimble Options
	Stock option expense recognized in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income is based on the fair value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is expected to vest during the period and is net of estimated forfeitures. The Company’s compensation expense for stock options is recognized using the straight-line single option method. The fair values for stock options are estimated on the date of grant using the binomial valuation model. The binomial model takes into account variables such as volatility, dividend yield rate and risk free interest rate. In addition, the binomial model incorporates actual option-pricing behavior and changes in volatility over the option’s contractual term. For options granted during the second quarter and the first two quarters of fiscal 2014 and 2013, the following weighted average assumptions were used:
		Second Quarter of			First Two Quarters of
		2014		2013	2014		2013
	Expected dividend yield	—		—	—		—
	Expected stock price volatility	35.30%		34.80%	35.40%		34.80%
	Risk free interest rate	1.20%		0.50%	1.20%		0.50%
	Expected life of options	4.0 years		4.0 years	4.0 years		4.0 years
	Expected Dividend Yield – The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and expectation of dividend payouts.
	Expected Stock Price Volatility – The Company’s computation of expected volatility is based on a combination of implied volatilities from traded options on the Company’s stock and historical volatility, commensurate with the expected life of the stock options.
	Expected Risk Free Interest Rate – The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the expected life of the stock options.
	Expected Life Of Options – The Company’s expected life represents the period that the Company’s stock options are expected to be outstanding and is determined based on historical experience of similar stock options with consideration to the contractual terms of the stock options, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior.
	Fair value of Restricted Stock Units
	Restricted stock units are converted into shares of Trimble common stock upon vesting on a one-for-one basis. Vesting of restricted stock units is subject to the employee’s continuing service to the Company. The compensation expense related to these awards is determined using the fair value of Trimble’s common stock on the date of grant, and the expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Restricted stock units typically vest at the end of three years.
	Fair value of Employee Stock Purchase Plan
	Under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, rights to purchase shares are generally granted during the second and fourth quarter of each year. The fair value of rights granted under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Policy	'
	The Company determined the total consideration paid for each of its acquisitions as well as the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition. For certain acquisitions completed in the second half of fiscal 2013 and the first two quarters of fiscal 2014, the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are preliminary and may be adjusted as the Company obtains additional information, primarily related to adjustments for the true up of acquired net working capital in accordance with certain purchase agreements, and estimated values of certain net tangible assets and liabilities including tax balances, pending the completion of final studies and analyses. If there are adjustments made for these items, the fair value of intangible assets and goodwill could be impacted. Thus the provisional measurements of fair value are subject to change. Such changes could be significant. The Company expects to finalize the valuation of the net tangible and intangible assets as soon as practicable, but not later than one-year from the acquisition date.
Derivatives Asset and Liabilities Policy	'
	Derivative assets and liabilities primarily represent forward currency exchange contracts. The Company typically enters into these contracts to minimize the short-term impact of foreign currency exchange rates on certain trade and inter-company receivables and payables. Derivative assets and liabilities are included in Other current assets and Other current liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Product Warranties Policy	'
	The Company accrues for warranty costs as part of its cost of sales based on associated material product costs, technical support, labor costs, and costs incurred by third parties performing work on the Company’s behalf. The Company’s expected future costs are primarily estimated based upon historical trends in the volume of product returns within the warranty period and the costs to repair or replace the equipment. The products sold are generally covered by a warranty for periods ranging from 90 days to 5.5 years.
	While the Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of component suppliers, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure. Should actual product failure rates, material usage, or service delivery costs differ from the estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty accrual and related costs may be required.
	The Company accrues for warranty costs as part of its cost of sales based on associated material product costs, technical support, labor costs, and costs incurred by third parties performing work on the Company’s behalf. The Company’s expected future costs are primarily estimated based upon historical trends in the volume of product returns within the warranty period and the costs to repair or replace the equipment. The products sold are generally covered by a warranty for periods ranging from 90 days to 5.5 years.
	While the Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of component suppliers, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure. Should actual product failure rates, material usage, or service delivery costs differ from the estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty accrual and related costs may be required.
Earnings Per Share, Policy	'
	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing Net income attributable to Trimble Navigation Ltd. by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing Net income attributable to Trimble Navigation Ltd. by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period increased to include the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive securities had been issued. Potentially dilutive securities include outstanding stock options, shares to be purchased under the Company’s employee stock purchase plan and unvested restricted stock units. The dilutive effect of potentially dilutive securities is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, an increase in the fair market value of the Company’s common stock can result in a greater dilutive effect from potentially dilutive securities.
Income Tax, Policy	'
	The Company's practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Company's unrecognized tax benefit liabilities include interest and penalties as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and fiscal year end 2013, of $4.5 million and $3.6 million, respectively, which were recorded in Other non-current liabilities in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

SHAREHOLDERS_EQUITY_Tables

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
Summary Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense, Net Of Tax	'
	The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock-based compensation (for all plans) included in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the second quarter and the first two quarters of fiscal 2014 and 2013.
		Second Quarter of						First Two Quarters of
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Cost of sales	$	763		$	607		$	1,510	$	1,207
	Research and development	1,738			1,232			3,215		2,379
	Sales and marketing	2,098			1,761			3,960		3,525
	General and administrative	6,376			4,835			12,402		10,142
	Total operating expenses	10,212			7,828			19,577		16,046
	Total stock-based compensation expense	$	10,975		$	8,435		$	21,087	$	17,253
Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Stock Options Granted	'
	For options granted during the second quarter and the first two quarters of fiscal 2014 and 2013, the following weighted average assumptions were used:
		Second Quarter of			First Two Quarters of
		2014		2013	2014		2013
	Expected dividend yield	—		—	—		—
	Expected stock price volatility	35.30%		34.80%	35.40%		34.80%
	Risk free interest rate	1.20%		0.50%	1.20%		0.50%
	Expected life of options	4.0 years		4.0 years	4.0 years		4.0 years

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS1

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
Schedule Of Intangible Assets	'
	Intangible Assets consisted of the following:
	As of	Second Quarter of Fiscal 2014									Fiscal Year End 2013
		Gross									Gross
		Carrying			Accumulated			Net Carrying			Carrying			Accumulated			Net Carrying
	(Dollars in thousands)	Amount			Amortization			Amount			Amount			Amortization			Amount
	Developed product technology	$	710,433		$	(412,004	)	$	298,429		$	699,479		$	(363,389	)	$	336,090
	Trade names and trademarks	46,517			(31,659		)	14,858			46,195			(28,699		)	17,496
	Customer relationships	426,050			(212,342		)	213,708			424,630			(189,338		)	235,292
	Distribution rights and other intellectual properties	79,439			(53,021		)	26,418			79,844			(49,323		)	30,521
		$	1,262,439		$	(709,026	)	$	553,413		$	1,250,148		$	(630,749	)	$	619,399
Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expense	'
	The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangible assets as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014 was as follows:
	(Dollars in thousands)
	2014 (Remaining)	$	74,083
	2015	140,620
	2016	122,005
	2017	100,356
	2018	69,649
	Thereafter	46,700
	Total	$	553,413
Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill By Operating Segment	'
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the first two quarters of fiscal 2014 were as follows:
		Engineering			Field			Mobile			Advanced			Total
		and			Solutions			Solutions			Devices
		Construction
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Balance as of fiscal year end 2013	$	1,080,240		$	88,651		$	796,094		$	24,485		$	1,989,470
	Additions due to acquisitions	6,385			45			4,422			—			10,852
	Purchase price adjustments	737			46			43			—			826
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,690		)	(266		)	298			(18		)	(2,676		)
	Write off	$	—		$	—		$	(689	)	$	—		$	(689	)
	Balance as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014	$	1,084,672		$	88,476		$	800,168		$	24,467		$	1,997,783

INVENTORIES_Tables

INVENTORIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
Components Of Net Inventories	'
	Inventories, net, consisted of the following:
		Second Quarter of		Fiscal Year End
	As of	2014		2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Raw materials	$	105,373	$	94,988
	Work-in-process	7,795		6,871
	Finished goods	161,203		152,452
	Total inventories, net	$	274,371	$	254,311

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Tables

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
Schedule Of Revenue, Operating Income And Identifiable Assets By Segment	'
	The following table presents revenue, operating income, depreciation expense and identifiable assets for the four segments. Operating income is revenue less cost of sales and operating expense, excluding general corporate expense, amortization of purchased intangible assets, amortization of acquisition-related inventory step-up, acquisition costs and restructuring costs. The identifiable assets that the CODM views by segment are accounts receivable, inventories and goodwill.
		Reporting Segments
		Engineering			Field			Mobile			Advanced			Total
		and			Solutions			Solutions			Devices
		Construction
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Second Quarter of Fiscal 2014
	Segment revenue	$	368,072		$	114,456		$	122,880		$	36,791		$	642,199
	Operating income	91,884			38,672			20,385			12,083			163,024
	Depreciation expense	3,173			191			1,288			158			4,810
	Second Quarter of Fiscal 2013
	Segment revenue	$	313,446		$	115,864		$	115,524		$	31,459		$	576,293
	Operating income	66,840			43,372			15,435			6,514			132,161
	Depreciation expense	2,880			153			1,358			190			4,581
	First Two Quarters of Fiscal 2014
	Segment revenue	$	677,348		$	252,621		$	241,508		$	75,443		$	1,246,920
	Operating income	149,399			91,609			36,555			23,759			301,322
	Depreciation expense	6,330			354			2,510			337			9,531
	First Two Quarters of Fiscal 2013
	Segment revenue	$	580,317		$	263,345		$	225,688		$	63,054		$	1,132,404
	Operating income	109,813			102,898			27,008			12,999			252,718
	Depreciation expense	5,848			287			2,337			387			8,859
	As of the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2014
	Accounts receivable	$	222,590		$	65,894		$	68,314		$	23,013		$	379,811
	Inventories	178,480			50,286			29,980			15,625			274,371
	Goodwill	1,084,672			88,476			800,168			24,467			1,997,783
	As of Fiscal Year End 2013
	Accounts receivable	$	185,634		$	62,859		$	70,174		$	19,265		$	337,932
	Inventories	171,863			39,554			27,664			15,230			254,311
	Goodwill	1,080,240			88,651			796,094			24,485			1,989,470
Reconciliation Of The Company's Consolidated Segment Operating Income To Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes	'
	A reconciliation of the Company’s consolidated segment operating income to consolidated income before income taxes is as follows:
		Second Quarter of						First Two Quarters of
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Consolidated segment operating income	$	163,024		$	132,161		$	301,322		$	252,718
	Unallocated corporate expense	(26,052		)	(24,168		)	(46,674		)	(45,517		)
	Amortization of purchased intangible assets	(37,874		)	(39,763		)	(78,443		)	(79,095		)
	Acquisition costs	(1,964		)	(3,325		)	(3,360		)	(6,744		)
	Consolidated operating income	97,134			64,905			172,845			121,362
	Non-operating income, net	1,634			3,786			14,398			1,698
	Consolidated income before taxes	$	98,768		$	68,691		$	187,243		$	123,060

DEBT_COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGEN1

DEBT, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
Schedule Of Debt	'
	Debt consisted of the following:
		Second Quarter of		Fiscal Year End
	As of	2014		2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Credit Facilities:
	Term loan	$	647,500	$	665,000
	Revolving credit facility	—		85,000
	Promissory notes and other debt	8,363		8,458
	Total debt	655,863		758,458
	Less current portion of long-term debt	60,706		106,402
	Non-current portion	$	595,157	$	652,056
Schedule Of Estimated Future Minimum Operating Lease Commitments	'
	The estimated future minimum operating lease commitments as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014 are as follows (dollars in thousands):
	2014 (Remaining)	$	15,223
	2015	24,587
	2016	17,723
	2017	14,185
	2018	8,853
	Thereafter	27,136
	Total	$	107,707

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Tables

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis	'
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized in the tables below based upon the lowest level of significant input to the valuations.
		Fair Values as of the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2014								Fair Values as of Fiscal Year End 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)	Level I		Level II		Level III		Total		Level I		Level II		Level III		Total
	Assets
	Money market funds(1)	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	2	$	2	$	—	$	—	$	2
	Deferred compensation plan assets (2)	18,248		—		—		18,248		16,545		—		—		16,545
	Derivative assets (3)	—		697		—		697		—		196		—		196
	Total	$	18,250	$	697	$	—	$	18,947	$	16,547	$	196	$	—	$	16,743
	Liabilities
	Deferred compensation plan liabilities (2)	$	18,248	$	—	$	—	$	18,248	$	16,545	$	—	$	—	$	16,545
	Derivative liabilities (3)	—		775		—		775		—		635		—		635
	Contingent consideration liabilities (4)	—		—		6,046		6,046		—		—		2,401		2,401
	Total	$	18,248	$	775	$	6,046	$	25,069	$	16,545	$	635	$	2,401	$	19,581
	-1	The money market funds are highly liquid investments. The fair values are determined using observable quoted prices in active markets. Money market funds are included in Cash and cash equivalents on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	-2	The Company maintains a self-directed, non-qualified deferred compensation plan for certain executives and other highly compensated employees. The plan assets and liabilities are invested in actively traded mutual funds and individual stocks valued using observable quoted prices in active markets. Deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities are included in Other non-current assets and Other non-current liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	-3	Derivative assets and liabilities primarily represent forward currency exchange contracts. The Company typically enters into these contracts to minimize the short-term impact of foreign currency exchange rates on certain trade and inter-company receivables and payables. Derivative assets and liabilities are included in Other current assets and Other current liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	-4	Contingent consideration liabilities represent arrangements to pay the former owners of certain companies the Company acquired. The undiscounted maximum payment under the arrangements is $13.9 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2014, based on estimated future revenues or gross margins. Contingent consideration liabilities are included in Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Additional Fair Value Information Relating To The Company's Financial Instruments Outstanding	'
	The following table provides additional fair value information relating to the Company’s financial instruments outstanding:
		Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
		Amount		Value		Amount		Value
	As of	Second Quarter of Fiscal 2014				Fiscal Year End 2013
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	278,919	$	278,919	$	147,227	$	147,227
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	697		697		196		196
	Liabilities:
	Credit facilities	$	647,500	$	647,500	$	750,000	$	750,000
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	775		775		635		635
	Promissory notes and other debt	8,363		8,363		8,458		8,458

PRODUCT_WARRANTIES_Tables

PRODUCT WARRANTIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
Changes In Product Warranty Liability	'
	Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability during the first two quarters of fiscal 2014 are as follows:
	(Dollars in thousands)
	Balance as of fiscal year end 2013	$	17,781
	Acquired warranties	18
	Accruals for warranties issued	10,499
	Changes in estimates	630
	Warranty settlements (in cash or in kind)	(10,088		)
	Balance as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014	$	18,840

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Tables

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
Schedule Of Computation Of Earnings Per Share And Effect On Weighted-Average Number Of Shares	'
		Second Quarter of				First Two Quarters of
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Numerator:
	Net income attributable to Trimble Navigation Ltd.	$	77,834	$	54,581	$	146,458	$	104,389
	Denominator:
	Weighted average number of common shares used in basic earnings per share	261,075		256,186		260,432		255,683
	Effect of dilutive securities	4,882		4,347		4,938		4,733
	Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted earnings per share	265,957		260,533		265,370		260,416
	Basic earnings per share	$	0.3	$	0.21	$	0.56	$	0.41
	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.29	$	0.21	$	0.55	$	0.4

Gain_on_Equity_Sale_Narratives

Gain on Equity Sale (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended			12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jul. 04, 2014	Jan. 03, 2014	Jul. 04, 2014
			VirtualSite Solutions [Member]	VirtualSite Solutions [Member]	Corporate Joint Venture [Member]
					VirtualSite Solutions [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of Shares Ownership Sold	'	'	15.00%	'	'
Percentage of Ownership before Transaction	'	'	'	65.00%	'
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	'	'	'	35.00%	50.00%
Percentage of Ownership after Transaction	'	'	'	'	50.00%
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount	$15,091,000	$0	'	'	'
Deconsolidation, Revaluation of Retained Investment, Gain (Loss), Amount	$8,500,000	'	'	'	'
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	'	'	50.00%	'	'

Shareholders_Equity_Narrative_

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jul. 04, 2014	Oct. 31, 2011
			Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	2011 Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restricted Stock Unit Award Vesting Period	'	'	'3 years	'
Stock repurchase program approved amount	'	'	'	$100
Stock repurchased during period, shares	0	0	'	'

Shareholders_Equity_Summary_Of

Shareholders' Equity (Summary Of Stock-Based Compensation Expense, Net Of Tax) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	$10,975	$8,435	$21,087	$17,253
Cost Of Sales [Member]	'	'	'	'
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	763	607	1,510	1,207
Research And Development Expense [Member]	'	'	'	'
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	1,738	1,232	3,215	2,379
Selling And Marketing Expense [Member]	'	'	'	'
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	2,098	1,761	3,960	3,525
General And Administrative [Member]	'	'	'	'
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	6,376	4,835	12,402	10,142
Total Operating Expenses [Member]	'	'	'	'
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	$10,212	$7,828	$19,577	$16,046

Shareholders_Equity_Schedule_O

Shareholders' Equity (Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Stock Options Granted) (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Expected stock price volatility	35.30%	34.80%	35.40%	34.80%
Risk free interest rate	1.20%	0.50%	1.20%	0.50%
Expected life of options	'4 years 0 months 0 days	'4 years 0 months 0 days	'4 years 0 months 0 days	'4 years 0 months 0 days

Recovered_Sheet1

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets) (Detail) (USD $)	Jul. 04, 2014	Jan. 03, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill And Other Intangible Asset [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$1,262,439	$1,250,148
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-709,026	-630,749
Total	553,413	619,399
Developed Technology Rights [Member]	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Asset [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount	710,433	699,479
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-412,004	-363,389
Total	298,429	336,090
Trade Names And Trademarks [Member]	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Asset [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount	46,517	46,195
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-31,659	-28,699
Total	14,858	17,496
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Asset [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount	426,050	424,630
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-212,342	-189,338
Total	213,708	235,292
Distribution Rights And Other Intellectual Properties [Member]	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Asset [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount	79,439	79,844
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	-53,021	-49,323
Total	$26,418	$30,521

Recovered_Sheet2

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Expense) (Detail) (USD $)	Jul. 04, 2014	Jan. 03, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
2014 (Remaining)	$74,083	'
2015	140,620	'
2016	122,005	'
2017	100,356	'
2018	69,649	'
Thereafter	46,700	'
Total	$553,413	$619,399

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill By Operating Segment) (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 04, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Balance as of fiscal year end 2013	$1,989,470
Additions due to acquisitions	10,852
Purchase price adjustments	826
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-2,676
Write off	-689
Balance as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014	1,997,783
Engineering And Construction [Member]	'
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Balance as of fiscal year end 2013	1,080,240
Additions due to acquisitions	6,385
Purchase price adjustments	737
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-2,690
Write off	0
Balance as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014	1,084,672
Field Solutions [Member]	'
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Balance as of fiscal year end 2013	88,651
Additions due to acquisitions	45
Purchase price adjustments	46
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-266
Write off	0
Balance as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014	88,476
Mobile Solutions [Member]	'
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Balance as of fiscal year end 2013	796,094
Additions due to acquisitions	4,422
Purchase price adjustments	43
Foreign currency translation adjustments	298
Write off	-689
Balance as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014	800,168
Advanced Devices [Member]	'
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Balance as of fiscal year end 2013	24,485
Additions due to acquisitions	0
Purchase price adjustments	0
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-18
Write off	0
Balance as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014	$24,467

Inventories_Components_Narrati

Inventories Components (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	Jul. 04, 2014	Jan. 03, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Certain Balance Sheet Information [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred costs of revenue included in finished goods	$10.20	$12.60

Components_Of_Net_Inventories_

Components Of Net Inventories (Detail) (USD $)	Jul. 04, 2014	Jan. 03, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Raw materials	$105,373	$94,988
Work-in-process	7,795	6,871
Finished goods	161,203	152,452
Total inventories, net	$274,371	$254,311

Segment_Information_Narrative_

Segment Information (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	$20,018	$19,855	$40,906	$39,536
Number of Reportable Segments	'	'	4	'
Advanced Devices [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Maximum percentage of operation accounts for Company's total revenue, operating income, and assets	'	'	10.00%	'

Segment_Information_Schedule_O

Segment Information (Schedule Of Revenue, Operating Income And Identifiable Assets By Segment) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jan. 03, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$642,199	$576,293	$1,246,920	$1,132,404	'
Consolidated segment operating income	97,134	64,905	172,845	121,362	'
Depreciation expense	'	'	15,621	12,854	'
Accounts receivable	379,811	'	379,811	'	337,932
Inventories	274,371	'	274,371	'	254,311
Goodwill	1,997,783	'	1,997,783	'	1,989,470
Engineering And Construction [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	368,072	313,446	677,348	580,317	'
Accounts receivable	222,590	'	222,590	'	185,634
Inventories	178,480	'	178,480	'	171,863
Goodwill	1,084,672	'	1,084,672	'	1,080,240
Field Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	114,456	115,864	252,621	263,345	'
Accounts receivable	65,894	'	65,894	'	62,859
Inventories	50,286	'	50,286	'	39,554
Goodwill	88,476	'	88,476	'	88,651
Mobile Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	122,880	115,524	241,508	225,688	'
Accounts receivable	68,314	'	68,314	'	70,174
Inventories	29,980	'	29,980	'	27,664
Goodwill	800,168	'	800,168	'	796,094
Advanced Devices [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	36,791	31,459	75,443	63,054	'
Accounts receivable	23,013	'	23,013	'	19,265
Inventories	15,625	'	15,625	'	15,230
Goodwill	24,467	'	24,467	'	24,485
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Consolidated segment operating income	163,024	132,161	301,322	252,718	'
Depreciation expense	4,810	4,581	9,531	8,859	'
Operating Segments [Member] | Engineering And Construction [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Consolidated segment operating income	91,884	66,840	149,399	109,813	'
Depreciation expense	3,173	2,880	6,330	5,848	'
Operating Segments [Member] | Field Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Consolidated segment operating income	38,672	43,372	91,609	102,898	'
Depreciation expense	191	153	354	287	'
Operating Segments [Member] | Mobile Solutions [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Consolidated segment operating income	20,385	15,435	36,555	27,008	'
Depreciation expense	1,288	1,358	2,510	2,337	'
Operating Segments [Member] | Advanced Devices [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Consolidated segment operating income	12,083	6,514	23,759	12,999	'
Depreciation expense	$158	$190	$337	$387	'

Segment_Information_Reconcilia

Segment Information (Reconciliation Of Company's Consolidated Segment Operating Income To Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Consolidated operating income	$97,134	$64,905	$172,845	$121,362
Unallocated corporate expense	-257,437	-237,496	-508,618	-467,953
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	-37,874	-39,763	-78,443	-79,095
Acquisition costs	-1,964	-3,325	-3,360	-6,744
Non-operating income, net	1,634	3,786	14,398	1,698
Consolidated income before taxes	98,768	68,691	187,243	123,060
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Consolidated operating income	163,024	132,161	301,322	252,718
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Unallocated corporate expense	($26,052)	($24,168)	($46,674)	($45,517)

Recovered_Sheet3

Debt, Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 21, 2012	Jul. 04, 2014	Jan. 03, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of uncommitted revolving loan facilities	'	2	'
Total debt	'	$655,863,000	$758,458,000
Non-current portion of long-term debt	'	595,157,000	652,056,000
Ratio of total indebtedness to EBITDA	'	'The 2012 Credit Facility contains various customary representations and warranties by the Company, which include customary use of materiality, material adverse effect and knowledge qualifiers. The 2012 Credit Facility also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants including, among other requirements, negative covenants that restrict the Company's ability to dispose of assets, create liens, incur indebtedness, repurchase stock, pay dividends, make acquisitions and make investments. Further, the 2012 Credit Facility contains financial covenants that require the maintenance of minimum interest coverage and maximum leverage ratios. Specifically, the Company must maintain as of the end of each fiscal quarter a ratio of (a) EBITDA (as defined in the 2012 Credit Facility) to (b) interest expenses for the most recently ended period of four fiscal quarters of not less than 3.00 to 1. The Company must also maintain, at the end of each fiscal quarter, a ratio of (x) total indebtedness to (y) EBITDA (as defined in the 2012 Credit Facility) for the most recently ended period of four fiscal quarters of not greater than 3 to 1; provided, that on the completion of a material acquisition, the Company may increase the ratio by 0.25 for the fiscal quarter during which such acquisition occurred and each of the three subsequent fiscal quarters.	'
Restrictive covenants	'	'The Company was in compliance with these covenants as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014.	'
Unconditional purchase obligations	'	129,600,000	'
Term Loan [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit Facilities Aggregate Principal Amount	700,000,000	'	'
Debt Instrument, Term	'5 years	'	'
Total debt	'	647,500,000	665,000,000
Non-current portion of long-term debt	'	595,000,000	'
Unsecured revolving credit facility, expiration date	'	21-Nov-17	'
Term Loan Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year	'	17,500,000	'
Term Loan Repayments of Principal in Year Two	'	70,000,000	'
Term Loan Repayments of Principal in Year Three	'	70,000,000	'
Term Loan Repayments of Principal in Year Four	'	490,000,000	'
2012 Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unsecured revolving credit facility, initiation date	21-Nov-12	'	'
Credit Facilities Aggregate Principal Amount	1,400,000,000	'	'
Increase in available revolving credit line	300,000,000	'	'
Interest Period on Borrowings	'	'3 months	'
Covenant Ratio Increase upon acquisition	'	0.25	'
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	'	1.53%	1.67%
2012 Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Minimum Interest Coverage Ratio	'	3	'
2012 Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum | Floating Per Annum Rate [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit facility interest rate in addition to specific base rates	'	0.00%	'
2012 Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum | Reserve-Adjusted Rate [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit facility interest rate in addition to specific base rates	'	1.00%	'
2012 Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Leverage Ratio On Credit Facility	'	3	'
2012 Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum | Floating Per Annum Rate [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit facility interest rate in addition to specific base rates	'	1.00%	'
2012 Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum | Reserve-Adjusted Rate [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit facility interest rate in addition to specific base rates	'	2.00%	'
Two Thousand Twelve Credit Facility & Two Thousand Thirteen Uncommitted Facility [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	'	1.53%	1.31%
Promissory Notes And Other Debt [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total debt	'	8,363,000	8,458,000
Non-current portion of long-term debt	'	200,000	100,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit Facilities Aggregate Principal Amount	700,000,000	'	'
Debt Instrument, Term	'5 years	'	'
Total debt	'	0	85,000,000
Unsecured revolving credit facility, expiration date	'	21-Nov-17	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | 2012 Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit facility commitment fee, percentage	'	0.15%	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | 2012 Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit facility commitment fee, percentage	'	0.35%	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Uncommitted Facility One [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit Facilities Aggregate Principal Amount	'	75,000,000	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Uncommitted Facility One [Member] | Minimum	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit facility interest rate in addition to specific base rates	'	0.90%	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Uncommitted Facility One [Member] | Maximum	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit facility interest rate in addition to specific base rates	'	1.00%	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Uncommitted Facility Two [Member]	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit Facilities Aggregate Principal Amount	'	$75,000,000	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Uncommitted Facility Two [Member] | Minimum	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit facility interest rate in addition to specific base rates	'	0.90%	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Uncommitted Facility Two [Member] | Maximum	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Credit facility interest rate in addition to specific base rates	'	1.00%	'

Recovered_Sheet4

Debt, Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Debt) (Detail) (USD $)	Jul. 04, 2014	Jan. 03, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	$655,863	$758,458
Less current portion of long-term debt	60,706	106,402
Non-current portion	595,157	652,056
Term Loan [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	647,500	665,000
Non-current portion	595,000	'
Promissory Notes And Other Debt [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	8,363	8,458
Non-current portion	200	100
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total debt	$0	$85,000

Debt_Commitments_And_Contingen2

Debt, Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Estimated Future Minimum Operating Lease Commitments) (Detail) (USD $)	Jul. 04, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
2014 (Remaining)	$15,223
2015	24,587
2016	17,723
2017	14,185
2018	8,853
Thereafter	27,136
Total	$107,707

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets

Fair Value Measurements (Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis) (Detail) (USD $)	Jul. 04, 2014		Jan. 03, 2014
Other Current and Non Current Liabilities [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	$13,900,000		'
Level I [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Assets, Fair Value	18,250,000		16,547,000
Liabilities, Fair Value	18,248,000		16,545,000
Level I [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Assets, Fair Value	2,000	[1]	2,000	[1]
Level I [Member] | Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Assets, Fair Value	18,248,000	[2]	16,545,000	[2]
Level II [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Assets, Fair Value	697,000		196,000
Liabilities, Fair Value	775,000		635,000
Level II [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure	697,000	[3]	196,000	[3]
Level III [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Liabilities, Fair Value	6,046,000		2,401,000
Total [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Assets, Fair Value	18,947,000		16,743,000
Liabilities, Fair Value	25,069,000		19,581,000
Total [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Assets, Fair Value	2,000	[1]	2,000	[1]
Total [Member] | Deferred Compensation Plan Assets [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Assets, Fair Value	18,248,000	[2]	16,545,000	[2]
Total [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Assets, Fair Value	697,000	[3]	196,000	[3]
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member] | Level I [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Liabilities, Fair Value	18,248,000	[2]	16,545,000	[2]
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities [Member] | Total [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Liabilities, Fair Value	18,248,000	[2]	16,545,000	[2]
Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Level II [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Foreign Currency Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value	775,000	[3]	635,000	[3]
Derivative Liabilities [Member] | Total [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Liabilities, Fair Value	775,000	[3]	635,000	[3]
Contingent Consideration Liabilities [Member] | Level III [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Liabilities, Fair Value	6,046,000	[4]	2,401,000	[4]
Contingent Consideration Liabilities [Member] | Total [Member]	'		'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'		'
Liabilities, Fair Value	$6,046,000	[4]	$2,401,000	[4]
[1]	The money market funds are highly liquid investments. The fair values are determined using observable quoted prices in active markets. Money market funds are included in Cash and cash equivalents on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[2]	The Company maintains a self-directed, non-qualified deferred compensation plan for certain executives and other highly compensated employees. The plan assets and liabilities are invested in actively traded mutual funds and individual stocks valued using observable quoted prices in active markets. Deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities are included in Other non-current assets and Other non-current liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[3]	Derivative assets and liabilities primarily represent forward currency exchange contracts. The Company typically enters into these contracts to minimize the short-term impact of foreign currency exchange rates on certain trade and inter-company receivables and payables. Derivative assets and liabilities are included in Other current assets and Other current liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[4]	Contingent consideration liabilities represent arrangements to pay the former owners of certain companies the Company acquired. The undiscounted maximum payment under the arrangements is $13.9 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2014, based on estimated future revenues or gross margins. Contingent consideration liabilities are included in Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Additi

Fair Value Measurements (Additional Fair Value Information Relating To Company's Financial Instruments Outstanding) (Detail) (USD $)	Jul. 04, 2014	Jan. 03, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Amount [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$278,919	$147,227
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	697	196
Credit facilities	647,500	750,000
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	775	635
Promissory note and other debt	8,363	8,458
Fair Value [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	278,919	147,227
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	697	196
Credit facilities	647,500	750,000
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	775	635
Promissory note and other debt	$8,363	$8,458

Product_Warranties_Narrative_D

Product Warranties (Narrative) (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 04, 2014
Minimum	'
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]	'
Warranty periods for products sold, in months and years	'90 days
Maximum	'
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]	'
Warranty periods for products sold, in months and years	'5 years 6 months

Product_Warranties_Changes_In_

Product Warranties (Changes In Product Warranty Liability) (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 04, 2014
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]	'
Balance as of fiscal year end 2013	$17,781
Acquired warranties	18
Accruals for warranties issued	10,499
Changes in estimates	630
Warranty settlements (in cash or in kind)	-10,088
Balance as of the second quarter of fiscal 2014	$18,840

Earnings_Per_Share_Narrative_D

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share	0.4	3.2	0.2	2.8

Earnings_Per_Share_Schedule_Of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Computation Of Earnings Per Share And Effect On Weighted-Average Number Of Shares) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to Trimble Navigation Ltd.	$77,834	$54,581	$146,458	$104,389
Weighted average number of common shares used in basic earnings per share	261,075	256,186	260,432	255,683
Effect of dilutive securities	4,882	4,347	4,938	4,733
Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted earnings per share	265,957	260,533	265,370	260,416
Basic earnings per share	$0.30	$0.21	$0.56	$0.41
Diluted earnings per share	$0.29	$0.21	$0.55	$0.40

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Detail

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jul. 04, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013	Jan. 03, 2014
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Effective income tax rate	21.00%	20.00%	22.00%	16.00%	'
Unrecognized tax benefit liabilities include interest and penalties	$4.50	'	$4.50	'	$3.60
Statutory federal income tax rate	35.00%	'	'	35.00%	'
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	$42.10	'	$42.10	'	$38.10

Litigation_Narrative_Details

Litigation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Billions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 04, 2014
Harbiner Plaintiffs [Member]	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	$1.90
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants	5
LightSquared Plaintiffs [Member]	'
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs	3

Subsequent_Events_Narrative_De

Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	1 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 07, 2014
Subsequent Event [Member]	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares	1,509,000
Common Stock Acquired and Retired, Average Cost Per Share	$31.60
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	$47.70
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$52.30