XML 56 R38.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v3.8.0.1

Note 2 New Accounting Pronouncement (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
--- | ---
Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member] |
Accounting Standard Update [Line Items] |
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification | $ 44.0

X
- Definition [Line Items] for Accounting Standard Update [Table] + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | sanm_AccountingStandardUpdateLineItems
Namespace Prefix: | sanm_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Represents the quantification of the effect of adopting the new accounting standard or change in accounting principle expected by the entity to have a significant effect on the entity's financial statements. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_NewAccountingPronouncementOrChangeInAccountingPrincipleEffectOfAdoptionQuantification
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_AdjustmentsForChangeInAccountingPrincipleAxis=us-gaap_AccountingStandardsUpdate201609Member
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |