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

Note 6 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 70
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(66)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	4	$ 172
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ (46)	$ (95)