ACCRUED LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2014	Sep. 29, 2013
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Payroll, bonus, accrued time off and other employee benefits	$ 31,912	$ 24,649
Outside services	14,274	10,258
Deferred revenue	9,135	5,077
Restructuring and severance	6,475	6,537
Warranties	5,238	2,809
Licenses	798	786
Income taxes	3,634	2,291
Commissions	3,573	2,799
Interest	948	1,276
Other	12,004	6,520
Accrued liabilities	$ 87,991	$ 63,002