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Derivative Financial Instruments - Effect of Non-Designated as Hedging Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains (losses) Recognized in Income | $ 20,986 | $ 5,056 | $ 10,406
Revenue [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains (losses) Recognized in Income | 339 | 18 | 362
Cost of Revenue [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains (losses) Recognized in Income | (8,668) | (3,446) | 4,666
Research and Development [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains (losses) Recognized in Income | (830) | (432) | 1,136
Selling, General and Administrative [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains (losses) Recognized in Income | (1,827) | (821) | 1,276
Interest and Other Expense, Net [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains (losses) Recognized in Income | 30,150 | 9,080 | 4,145
Income Taxes [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains (losses) Recognized in Income | $ 1,822 | $ 657 | $ (1,179)

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