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Purchased Intangibles - Summary of Life, Gross Carrying Value of Purchased Intangible Assets, and Related Accumulated Amortization (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 29, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012
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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Intangible assets | $ 14,135 | $ 12,800
Accumulated amortization | (1,025) |
Purchased intangibles, net | 13,110 | 12,800
In-process Research and Development [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Intangible assets | 8,900 | 8,900
Customer Relationships [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Useful Life | 5 years |
Intangible assets | 3,800 | 3,800
Licensed Technology and Other [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Useful Life | 5 years |
Intangible assets | 1,335 |
Patents [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Useful Life | 5 years |
Intangible assets | $ 100 | $ 100

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