SEGMENT INFORMATION - Net Sales by the Originating Geographic Area and Estimated End Market (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 247,598	$ 240,920
Communication
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	76,738	75,124
Defense And Security
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	75,622	69,115
Aerospace
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	48,224	49,123
Industrial
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	47,014	47,558
United States
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	97,673	153,281
Europe
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	74,078	33,228
Asia
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 75,847	$ 54,411