Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 28, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 149,568	$ 110,444
Short-term investments	153,692	139,666
Accounts receivable—net of allowances of $1,439 and $1,386, respectively	130,833	136,759
Inventories	179,767	168,067
Prepaid expenses and other assets	67,644	52,577
Deferred tax assets	23,333	21,713
Total current assets	704,837	629,226
Property and equipment, net	112,530	114,333
Goodwill	114,779	113,408
Intangible assets, net	36,041	42,971
Other assets	68,986	66,540
Total assets	1,037,173	966,478
Current liabilities:
Short term borrowing and current portion of long term obligations	836	2
Accounts payable	32,691	36,565
Income taxes payable	13,900	24,695
Other current liabilities	105,330	84,566
Total current liabilities	152,757	145,828
Other long-term liabilities	65,900	62,132
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Common stock, par value $.01 per share:
Authorized—500,000 shares, Outstanding—24,432 shares and 23,746 shares, respectively	248	244
Additional paid-in capital	179,172	162,253
Accumulated other comprehensive income	57,516	54,450
Retained earnings	581,580	541,571
Total stockholders’ equity	818,516	758,518
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 1,037,173	$ 966,478