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Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 29, 2019 | Mar. 30, 2018 | Mar. 29, 2019 | Mar. 30, 2018
Restructuring and other charges, net |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges, net | $ 42 | $ 10 | $ 117 | $ 44
Other charges (credits), net |  | (4) |  | (4)
Restructuring and other charges, net | 42 | 6 | 117 | 40
Transportation Solutions |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges, net |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges, net | 24 | 1 | 45 | 5
Industrial Solutions |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges, net |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges, net | 17 | 8 | 52 | 30
Communications Solutions |  |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges, net |  |  |  |
Restructuring charges, net | $ 1 | $ 1 | $ 20 | $ 9

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