| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2402410 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Warranty Obligations (Details) (http://www.formfactor.com/role/SummaryOfSignificantAccountingPoliciesWarrantyObligationsDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001039399 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Accounting Policies [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2015-12-27 - 2016-12-31 | 2014-12-28 - 2015-12-26 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] | ||
Warranty Accrual beginning balance | ||
Warranty reserve from acquisition-Cascade Microtech | ||
Accruals | ||
Settlements | ( | ( |
Warranty Accrual ending balance | 1,116,000 | |