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

Note 6 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2016	Jun. 28, 2015	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 01, 2016	Jun. 28, 2015
Foreign Tax Authority [Member] \| Mexican Tax Authority [Member]
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 31	$ 36	$ (15)		$ (59)
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	99	157		$ 103	329
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)			(66)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	99	157	103		329
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 31	$ 36	$ (15)		$ (59)