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Note 4 Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Mar. 28, 2015
Mar. 29, 2014
Dec. 27, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]      
Proceeds from terminations of interest rate swaps $ 3,258sanm_Proceedsfromterminationsofinterestrateswaps $ 0sanm_Proceedsfromterminationsofinterestrateswaps  
Interest Rate Swap      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Proceeds from terminations of interest rate swaps     $ 3,300sanm_Proceedsfromterminationsofinterestrateswaps
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