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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, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains (losses) Recognized in Income | $ (4,848) | $ (7,786) | $ 20,986
Revenue [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains (losses) Recognized in Income |  | (67) | 339
Cost of Revenue [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains (losses) Recognized in Income | 4,639 | 2,187 | (8,668)
Research and Development [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains (losses) Recognized in Income | 957 | 284 | (830)
Selling, General and Administrative [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains (losses) Recognized in Income | 1,723 | 560 | (1,827)
Interest and Other (Expense) Income, Net [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains (losses) Recognized in Income | (10,514) | (9,674) | 30,150
Income Taxes [Member] |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gains (losses) Recognized in Income | $ (1,653) | $ (1,076) | $ 1,822

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