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

Note 5 - Capital Stock (Detail) - Common Shares Issued and Outstanding (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012 Common Shares [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Special Voting Stock[Member]
Common shares:
Balance at beginning and end of the three month period, shares	16,344,194	16,344,193	1
Balance at beginning and end of the three month period, value (in Dollars)	$ 389	$ 389
Balance at beginning and end of the three month period, shares	16,344,194	16,344,193	1
Balance at beginning and end of the three month period, value (in Dollars)	389	389
Total Common stock	16,344,194	16,344,193	1
Total Common stock (in Dollars)	$ 389	$ 389

Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation.