SMTC Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Note 6 - Income taxes (Details) - Net operating loss ("NOL") carry forwards (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2012
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
NOL amount	$ 83,465
2013 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Year of expiration	Dec. 31, 2013
NOL amount	1,580
2014 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Year of expiration	Dec. 31, 2014
NOL amount	10,278
2015 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Year of expiration	Dec. 31, 2015
NOL amount	4,154
2017[Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Year of expiration	Dec. 31, 2017
NOL amount	1,260
2018 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Year of expiration	Dec. 31, 2018
NOL amount	1,078
2019 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Year of expiration	Dec. 31, 2019
NOL amount	60
2020 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Year of expiration	Dec. 31, 2020
NOL amount	30
2023 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Year of expiration	Dec. 31, 2023
NOL amount	20,650
2026-2032 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Year of expiration	Dec. 31, 2032
NOL amount	$ 44,375