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Note 11 Segment Reporting by Geographic Segment (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Mar. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 2,126,639 | $ 1,675,629 | $ 4,314,657 | $ 3,420,429
Percentage of net sales represented by ten largest customers | 55.00% | 53.00% | 54.00% | 54.00%
Number of customers representing 10% or more of net sales | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2
United States |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 400,888 | $ 321,337 | $ 855,659 | $ 636,145
Mexico |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 661,010 | 494,760 | 1,323,158 | 983,994
China |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 413,304 | 265,913 | 846,726 | 581,005
Malaysia |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | 87,588 | 150,638 | 210,493 | 336,350
Other International |  |  |  |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net sales | $ 563,849 | $ 442,981 | $ 1,078,621 | $ 882,935

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