Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)	$ 1,564	$ (6,329)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	1,331	1,457
Restructuring charges	31	2,601
Loss on sale of assets		1,314
Share based compensation	1,144	1,160
Net reduction in carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities		(491)
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net	(2,310)	168
(Increase) decrease in inventories	3,795	(6,081)
Increase in other assets	(91)	(449)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	(896)	3,771
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue	(53)	126
Decrease in other liabilities	(520)	(3,001)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	3,995	(5,754)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(247)	(2,819)
Acquisition of Beneq component device receivable (Note 9)	(3,981)
Proceeds from Beneq receivables (Note 9)	612
Proceeds from sale of assets (Note 9)		4,145
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(3,616)	1,326
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from capital lease		1,017
Payments of capital lease obligations	(710)	(771)
Value of shares withheld for tax liability	(441)	(392)
Net proceeds from issuance of capital stock	171	184
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(980)	38
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	147	34
Net decrease in cash	(454)	(4,356)
Cash at beginning of period	11,971	17,768
Cash at end of period	$ 11,517	$ 13,412