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Note 11 Net Sales Information by Geographic Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 | Apr. 02, 2011 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Apr. 02, 2011
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 1,463,082 | $ 1,569,058 | $ 2,965,448 | $ 3,231,509
Percentage of Net Sales Represented by Ten Largest Customers | 47.40% | 48.70% | 48.20% | 48.80%
Number of Customers Representing More Than 10% of Net Sales | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1
Domestic [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 285,638 | 299,614 | 563,512 | 587,523
Mexico [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 319,496 | 305,870 | 609,133 | 650,823
China [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 390,566 | 403,187 | 841,803 | 870,549
Other International [Member] |  |  |  |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 467,382 | $ 560,387 | $ 951,000 | $ 1,122,614

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