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Note 4 Effect of Nonperformance Risk on the Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 01, 2011 | Oct. 02, 2010
Effect of Nonperformance Risk on the Fair Value of Derivative Instruments [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Credit Risk | not material | not material

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- Definition Effect of Nonperformance Risk on the Fair Value of Derivative Instruments [Line Items] + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | sanm
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Describes the risk that a counterparty to the derivative instrument will not perform. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration