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Debt (Schedule of Carrying Amount of the Original Notes and Related Equity Component) (Details) (USD $)
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Jun. 25, 2011
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Sep. 25, 2010
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| Convertible debt, principal | $ 1,725,000,000 | $ 1,725,000,000 |
| Unamortized discount | (277,947,000) | |
| Net carrying amount | 1,470,110,000 | 1,447,053,000 |
| Equity component, net of taxes | $ 283,638,000 |
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- Definition
Carrying amount of long-term convertible debt as of the balance sheet date, net of the amount due in the next twelve months or greater than the normal operating cycle, if longer. The debt is convertible into another form of financial instrument, typically the entity's common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
The carrying amount of the equity component of convertible debt which may be settled in cash upon conversion. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of debt discount that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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