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Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill by Reportable Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 26, 2016 | Jun. 28, 2015
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Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | $ 618,828 | $ 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 | $ 35,190 | $ 32,707

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