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COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND CONCENTRATIONS (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) | Oct. 01, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 01, 2013 USD ($) ft²
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |
Area of Land | ft² |  |  | 198,000
Percentage Of Building Area Agreed To Lease From Landlord |  |  | 70.00%
Period Of Warranty For Manufacturing Defects | 1 year |  |
Lease Expiration Year | 2018 |  |
Financing obligation | $ 16,074 | $ 16,701 | $ 20,000
Building [Member] |  |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 25 years |  |
Current and Noncurrent Portion [Member] |  |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |  |
Financing obligation | $ 16,800 |  |

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