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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands |
Jun. 25, 2011
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Sep. 25, 2010
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Developed Technology [Member]
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| Gross carrying value | $ 2,212,609 | $ 2,047,613 |
| Accumulated amortization | 542,068 | 410,801 |
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In-process Research and Development [Member]
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| Gross carrying value | 2,572 | 4,760 |
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Customer Relationships [Member]
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| Gross carrying value | 503,110 | 471,468 |
| Accumulated amortization | 138,226 | 105,059 |
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Trade Names [Member]
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| Gross carrying value | 143,050 | 138,914 |
| Accumulated amortization | 40,718 | 30,154 |
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Patents [Member]
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| Gross carrying value | 9,814 | 9,583 |
| Accumulated amortization | 7,727 | 7,659 |
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Business Licenses [Member]
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| Gross carrying value | 2,504 | |
| Accumulated amortization | 17 | |
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Non-compete Agreements [Member]
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| Gross carrying value | 309 | 297 |
| Accumulated amortization | $ 92 | $ 14 |