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Note 5 - Capital Stock (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Oct. 02, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Oct. 02, 2011
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Jan. 01, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
Deferred Share Units [Member]
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Oct. 02, 2011
Deferred Share Unit Compensation Recovery [Member]
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| Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 26,000,000 | 26,000,000 | 26,000,000 | ||||
| Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | ||||
| Common Stock, Voting Rights | Holders are entitled to one vote per share and the right to share in dividends pro rata subject to any preferential dividend rights of any then outstanding preferred stock. | ||||||
| Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | ||||
| Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | ||||
| Common Stock, Conversion Features | one-for-one | ||||||
| Common Stock, Call or Exercise Features | Upon the earlier of July 27, 2015, or the number of outstanding exchangeable shares falling below 500,000, subject to certain adjustment and acceleration provisions, SMTC Canada had the right to exchange all of the outstanding exchangeable shares by delivering common shares of the Company on a one-for-one basis. | ||||||
| Triggering Event Enabling SMTC Canada to Exercise Right to Exchange Exchangeable Shares to SMTC Common Shares | During the three month period ended April 1, 2012, the number of outstanding exchangeable shares fell below 500,000. | ||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross | 350,000 | 350,000 | |||||
| Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense (in Dollars) | $ 55 | $ 27 | $ 257 | $ 117 | $ 21 | ||
| Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized (in Dollars) | 1,240 | 1,240 | |||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Value of Shares Purchased for Award (in Dollars) | $ 128 | ||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Purchased for Award | 46,688 | ||||||
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- Definition
The dollar amount of shares purchased on the open market during the period for issuance to employees under the plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
Triggering event, in accordance with the exercise features for exchanging exchangeable shares of SMTC Canada to SMTC common shares, which allowed SMTC Canada to exchange exchangeable shares into common shares of SMTC. No definition available.
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Describe the call and/or exercise rights, prices and dates of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Basis of conversion of convertible common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Description of voting rights of common stock. Includes eligibility to vote and votes per share owned. Include also, if any, unusual voting rights. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Face amount or stated value per share of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer); generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of shares purchased on the open market during the period for issuance to employees under the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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