v3.19.1
Document And Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2018
Mar. 05, 2019
Jun. 29, 2018
Document Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name COHU INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000021535    
Trading Symbol cohu    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-29    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   40,812,404  
Entity Public Float     $ 463
Entity Shell Company false    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 29, 2018    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false