SEGMENT INFORMATION - Net Sales by the Originating Geographic Area and Estimated End Market (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 255,631	$ 247,598
Aerospace
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	39,620	48,224
Communication
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	96,894	76,738
Defense And Security
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	63,185	75,622
Industrial
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	55,932	47,014
United States
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	133,840	120,728
Europe
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	36,101	40,429
Asia
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	79,306	81,664
Customers with ship-to location in Taiwan as a percentage of consolidated net sales		12.40%
Other
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 6,384	$ 4,777