Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$ 858	$ (2,762)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	915	980
Restructuring charges	21	194
Loss on sale of assets		1,314
Share based compensation	788	869
Net reduction in carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities		(491)
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net	305	(1,836)
(Increase) decrease in inventories	1,655	(4,634)
(Increase) decrease in other assets	172	(270)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	(1,229)	2,213
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue	43	(37)
Decrease in other liabilities	(1,841)	(2,895)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	1,687	(7,355)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(203)	(2,055)
Proceeds from sale of assets		4,145
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(203)	2,090
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from capital lease		1,017
Payments of capital lease obligations	(272)	(445)
Value of shares withheld for tax liability	(355)	(205)
Net proceeds from issuance of capital stock	84	104
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(543)	471
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	88	(60)
Net increase (decrease) in cash	1,029	(4,854)
Cash at beginning of period	11,971	17,768
Cash at end of period	$ 13,000	$ 12,914