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Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Components of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 24, 2012
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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross intangible assets | $ 427,111 | $ 406,376
Accumulated amortization | (152,466) | (115,581)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | 274,645 | 290,795
In-process research and development, indefinite-lived | 0 | 2,400
Trade names, indefinite-lived | 82,880 | 82,880
Finite and Indefinite Intangible Assets, Gross | 509,991 | 491,656
Total intangible assets | 357,525 | 376,075
Customer Relationships [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross intangible assets | 137,440 | 137,440
Accumulated amortization | (59,611) | (51,103)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | 77,829 | 86,337
Developed Technology [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross intangible assets | 162,760 | 160,360
Accumulated amortization | (53,476) | (33,141)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | 109,284 | 127,219
Non-compete Agreements [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross intangible assets | 10,244 | 10,244
Accumulated amortization | (4,037) | (2,077)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | 6,207 | 8,167
Trade Names [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross intangible assets | 520 | 520
Accumulated amortization | (493) | (469)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | 27 | 51
Patent and License Rights [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross intangible assets | 116,147 | 97,812
Accumulated amortization | (34,849) | (28,791)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | $ 81,298 | $ 69,021

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