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Intangible Assets (Components of intangible assets, net) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 29, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013
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Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | $ 431,328 | $ 427,111
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | (161,578) | (152,466)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net | 269,750 | 274,645
Trade names, indefinite-lived | 82,880 | 82,880
Finite and indefinite intangible assets, gross | 514,208 | 509,991
Intangible assets, net | 352,630 | 357,525
Customer Relationships [Member] |  |
Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 137,440 | 137,440
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | (61,451) | (59,611)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net | 75,989 | 77,829
Developed Technology [Member] |  |
Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 162,760 | 162,760
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | (58,424) | (53,476)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net | 104,336 | 109,284
Non-compete Agreements [Member] |  |
Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 10,244 | 10,244
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | (4,527) | (4,037)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net | 5,717 | 6,207
Trade Names, finite-lived [Member] |  |
Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 520 | 520
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | (499) | (493)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net | 21 | 27
Patent and License Rights [Member] |  |
Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross | 120,364 | 116,147
Finite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization | (36,677) | (34,849)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net | $ 83,687 | $ 81,298

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