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Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Estimated Amount of Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances (Detail) $ in Thousands | Sep. 29, 2018 USD ($)
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Revenue Recognition [Line Items] |
Deferred revenue and customer advances expected to be recognized | $ 224,851
In One Year or Less [Member] |
Revenue Recognition [Line Items] |
Deferred revenue and customer advances expected to be recognized | $ 186,485
Deferred revenue and customer advances recognition period | 1 year
In 13-24 Months [Member] |
Revenue Recognition [Line Items] |
Deferred revenue and customer advances expected to be recognized | $ 26,316
Deferred revenue and customer advances recognition period | 1 year
In 25 Months and Beyond [Member] |
Revenue Recognition [Line Items] |
Deferred revenue and customer advances expected to be recognized | $ 12,050
Deferred revenue and customer advances recognition period | 0 years

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