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Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Details) $ in Billions | Dec. 29, 2018 USD ($) obligation | Sep. 29, 2018 USD ($)
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Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] |  |
Performance obligations in arrangements (up to) | obligation | 3 |
Total deferred revenue | $ | $ 8.4 | $ 8.8

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