Reportable Segments, Geographic Information And Major Customers (Percentages Of Accounts Receivable From Customers) (Details)	Sep. 28, 2013 Rate
Percentage of accounts receivable from major customer	0.00%

Percentage of accounts receivable from major customer.

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Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant