Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Note 5 - Capital Stock (Detail)

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Note 5 - Capital Stock (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2012
Jan. 01, 2012
Jan. 02, 2011
Common Stock, Shares Authorized 26,000,000 26,000,000  
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01  
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized 5,000,000 5,000,000  
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01  
Common Stock, Value, Issued (in Dollars) $ 389 $ 5,631  
Exchangeable Shares [Member] | "SMTC Canada" [Member]
      
Exchangeable Shares, Floor, Right to Exchange 500,000    
Exchangeable Shares [Member]
      
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities 554,748 29,100 127,200
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities (in Dollars) 5,249 275 1,204
Common Stock, Value, Issued (in Dollars) $ 6   $ 1
Common Stock, Conversion Features one-for-one