XML 36 R32.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v2.4.0.6

Note 3 Effect of Nonperformance Risk on the Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Details) | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
--- | --- | ---
Mar. 31, 2012 | Oct. 01, 2011
Effect of Nonperformance Risk on the Fair Value of Derivative Instruments [Line Items] |  |
Derivative, Credit Risk | not material | not material

X
- Details
Name: | sanm_EffectOfNonperformanceRiskOnFairValueOfDerivativeInstrumentsLineItems
Namespace Prefix: | sanm_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Describes the risk that a counterparty to the derivative instrument will not perform. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_DerivativeCreditRisk
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration