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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Changes In Gross Carrying Amount Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 01, 2011
Goodwill, gross carrying amount, beginning balance | $ 485,587
Goodwill, additions during period | 187,106
Goodwill, gross carrying amount, ending balance | 672,693
Amortized intangible assets, beginning balance | 41,626
Amortized intangible assets, ending balance | 129,066
Goodwill and intangible assets gross total, beginning balance | 530,482
Goodwill and intangible assets additions (deductions) during period | 278,146
Goodwill and intangible total, ending balance | 808,628
Developed Technology [Member] |
Amortized intangible assets, beginning balance | 14,150
Amortized intangible Assets, additions (deductions) during period | 6,510
Amortized intangible assets, ending balance | 20,660
Customer Relationships [Member] |
Amortized intangible assets, beginning balance | 21,510
Amortized intangible Assets, additions (deductions) during period | 36,000
Amortized intangible assets, ending balance | 57,510
Patents and Other [Member] |
Amortized intangible assets, beginning balance | 5,966
Amortized intangible Assets, additions (deductions) during period | 44,930
Amortized intangible assets, ending balance | 50,896
Trademarks [Member] |
Unamortized intangible assets, beginning balance | 3,269
Unamortized intangible assets, during period | 3,600
Unamortized intangible assets, ending balance | $ 6,869

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- Definition Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. The aggregate gross carrying amount (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 142 -Paragraph 45 -Subparagraph a(1) -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 350 -SubTopic 30 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (a)(1) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6905858&loc=d3e16323-109275 + Details
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- Definition The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 350 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6905597&loc=d3e13816-109267 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 141R -Paragraph 72 -Subparagraph d -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 142 -Paragraph 45 -Subparagraph e -Clause 2 -LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy. + Details
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- Definition Carrying amount of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, which have a projected indefinite period of benefit (hence are not amortized), allocated to the reportable segment. These assets, acquired either individually or as part of a group of assets, in either an asset acquisition or business combination, are assessed at least annually for impairment. Examples may include trade secrets, contractual rights, trade names, and licensing agreements. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 350 -SubTopic 30 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6905858&loc=d3e16323-109275 + Details
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