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Reportable Segments Schedule of Inventory by Reportable Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 24, 2012 | Jun. 26, 2011
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Inventory, Before Unallocated Costs, Net | $ 184,692 | $ 173,078
Unallocated Inventory Costs | 4,157 | 3,404
Inventories | 188,849 | 176,482
LED Products [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Inventory, Before Unallocated Costs, Net | 109,262 | 139,990
Lighting Products [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Inventory, Before Unallocated Costs, Net | 69,330 | 24,470
Power And RF Products [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Inventory, Before Unallocated Costs, Net | $ 6,100 | $ 8,618

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