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Reportable Segments, Geographic Information And Major Customers (Concentration Of Risk) (Details) - Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 03, 2015 Rate | Sep. 27, 2014 Rate | Sep. 28, 2013 Rate
ARRIS Group, Inc. [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 12.60% | 12.50% |
General Electric Company [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Concentration Risk, Percentage | 10.60% | 11.20% |
Juniper Networks [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Concentration Risk, Percentage |  |  | 12.80%

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