Note 6 - Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - Restricted Stock Unit Activity (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011
Balance, October 1, 2011		328
Balance, October 1, 2011 (in Dollars per share)		$ 10.25
Balance, June 30, 2012		290
Balance, June 30, 2012 (in Dollars per share)		$ 10.98
Granted	19	54	71
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Granted (in Dollars per share)		$ 13.06
Granted		54
Released (in Dollars per share)		$ 9.59
Released		(92)

The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

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The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units.

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The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement.

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