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Reportable Segments (Revenues, Gross Profit and Gross Margin, by Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 28, 2014 | Sep. 29, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenue, net | $ 427,672 | $ 391,006
Gross profit | 135,820 | 150,757
Gross Margin | 31.80% | 38.60%
LED Products [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenue, net | 173,590 | 218,023
Gross profit | 67,624 | 101,653
Gross Margin | 39.00% | 46.60%
Lighting Products [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenue, net | 223,086 | 147,918
Gross profit | 55,592 | 39,818
Gross Margin | 24.90% | 26.90%
Power and RF Products [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenue, net | 30,996 | 25,065
Gross profit | 17,857 | 13,456
Gross Margin | 57.60% | 53.70%
Total segment gross profit [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Gross profit | 141,073 | 154,927
Unallocated Costs [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Gross profit | $ (5,253) | $ (4,170)

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