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Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill by Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 28, 2015	Jun. 29, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 616,345	$ 616,345
LED Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	245,857	245,857
Lighting Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	337,781	337,781
Power and RF Products [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 32,707	$ 32,707

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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