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Note 10 Business Segment, Geographic and Customer Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 02, 2011 | Jul. 03, 2010 | Jul. 02, 2011 | Jul. 03, 2010
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 1,674,200 | $ 1,625,170 | $ 4,905,709 | $ 4,630,923
Number of Customers Representing More Than 10% of Net Sales | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1
Domestic |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 312,245 | 350,497 | 899,769 | 997,594
Mexico |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 301,919 | 310,824 | 952,742 | 933,466
China |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 448,527 | 464,099 | 1,319,075 | 1,326,354
Other International |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 611,509 | $ 499,750 | $ 1,734,123 | $ 1,373,509

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