Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Dec. 25, 2011	Jun. 26, 2011
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	$ 153,053	$ 153,053
Accumulated Amortization	(114,667)	(105,619)
Net	38,386	47,434
Weighted-Average Useful Life (years)	6.06	6.06
Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	35,226	35,226
Accumulated Amortization	(25,946)	(23,468)
Net	9,280	11,758
Weighted-Average Useful Life (years)	6.90	6.90
Existing Technology [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	61,941	61,941
Accumulated Amortization	(39,617)	(35,409)
Net	22,324	26,532
Weighted-Average Useful Life (years)	6.68	6.68
Patents [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	20,670	20,670
Accumulated Amortization	(15,891)	(14,323)
Net	4,779	6,347
Weighted-Average Useful Life (years)	6.11	6.11
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	35,216	35,216
Accumulated Amortization	(33,213)	(32,419)
Net	$ 2,003	$ 2,797
Weighted-Average Useful Life (years)	4.10	4.10

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The accumulated amount of amortization of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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The average useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. The aggregate gross carrying amount (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company.

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