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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Components of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 29, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
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Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross finite-lived intangible assets | $ 445,571 | $ 427,111
Accumulated amortization | (188,828) | (152,466)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | 256,743 | 274,645
Trade names, indefinite-lived | 79,680 | 82,880
Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Gross | 525,251 | 509,991
Total intangible assets | 336,423 | 357,525
Customer Relationships [Member] |  |
Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross finite-lived intangible assets | 137,440 | 137,440
Accumulated amortization | (66,970) | (59,611)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | 70,470 | 77,829
Developed Technology [Member] |  |
Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross finite-lived intangible assets | 162,760 | 162,760
Accumulated amortization | (72,921) | (53,476)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | 89,839 | 109,284
Non-compete Agreements [Member] |  |
Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross finite-lived intangible assets | 10,244 | 10,244
Accumulated amortization | (5,997) | (4,037)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | 4,247 | 6,207
Trade Names, Finite-lived [Member] |  |
Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross finite-lived intangible assets | 520 | 520
Accumulated amortization | (516) | (493)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | 4 | 27
Patent and Licensing Rights [Member] |  |
Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross finite-lived intangible assets | 134,607 | 116,147
Accumulated amortization | (42,424) | (34,849)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net | $ 92,183 | $ 81,298

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