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Stock-based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 30, 2017 USD ($) shares / unit | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Common Stock Issuable per Restricted Stock Unit | shares / unit | 1 |
ESPP maximum contribution percentage | 10.00% |
ESPP maximum contribution amount by employee | $ 25,000 |
ESPP purchase price as a % of stock price | 85.00% |
Stock-based compensation | $ 18,331,000 | $ 17,988,000
ESPP [Member] |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |
Stock-based compensation | $ 1,100,000 | $ 600,000

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- Definition The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=98514028&loc=d3e3602-108585 + Details
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