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Reportable Segments (Revenues, Gross Profit and Gross Margin, by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 25, 2016 | Sep. 27, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenue, net | $ 321,329 | $ 381,549
Gross profit | $ 86,341 | $ 107,192
Gross margin | 26.90% | 28.10%
Lighting Products [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenue, net | $ 183,836 | $ 248,031
Gross profit | $ 49,290 | $ 69,081
Gross margin | 26.80% | 27.90%
LED Products [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Revenue, net | $ 137,493 | $ 133,518
Gross profit | $ 41,770 | $ 41,869
Gross margin | 30.40% | 31.40%
Total segment gross profit [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Gross profit | $ 91,060 | $ 110,950
Unallocated Costs [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Gross profit | $ (4,719) | $ (3,758)

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