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Fair Value Measurements - Estimated Fair Values of Convertible Notes (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 28, 2014
Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Estimated fair values of debt instruments	$ 1,523.9
2010 Notes [Member]
Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Estimated fair values of debt instruments	566.4
2012 Notes [Member]
Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Estimated fair values of debt instruments	548.6
2013 Notes [Member]
Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Estimated fair values of debt instruments	$ 408.9

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Fair value portion of borrowing which can be exchanged for a specified number of another security at the option of the issuer or the holder, for example, but not limited to, the entity's common stock.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Glossary Convertible Security

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6509036

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