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Severance and Related Costs (Summary Of Severance Charges On Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 28, 2015
Sep. 27, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Total severance and related costs $ 1,905us-gaap_RestructuringReserve $ 3,376us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
Accrued Payroll And Related Costs [Member]    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Total severance and related costs 807us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
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1,567us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
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Defined Benefit Pension Plan Obligation [Member]    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Total severance and related costs   26us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
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Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member]    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Total severance and related costs $ 1,098us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
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$ 1,783us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
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