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Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Jul. 03, 2011
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name SMTC CORP
Document Type 10-Q
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-01
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 15,621,826
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001108320
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No
Document Period End Date Jul. 03, 2011
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2