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Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 29, 2019 | Sep. 29, 2018
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U.S. treasury and agency |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Amortized Cost Basis | $ 52 | $ 48
Fair Value | 53 | 47
Unrealized Gain (Loss) | 1 | (1)
Corporate and asset-backed |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Amortized Cost Basis | 49 | 52
Fair Value | 49 | 51
Unrealized Gain (Loss) | $ 0 | $ (1)

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