Consolidated Statements Of Earnings (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
NET SALES	$ 2,648,385	$ 2,610,311	$ 2,469,536
COST OF SALES	1,850,809	1,826,561	1,724,232
GROSS PROFIT	797,576	783,750	745,304
Research and development	139,462	134,652	116,403
Selling, general and administrative	403,487	396,636	385,051
Interest	12,513	26,962	34,312
Restructuring	12,913	14,075	0
Goodwill impairment	0	38,200	0
Other	10,278	8,219	697
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	218,923	165,006	208,841
INCOME TAXES	60,725	44,509	56,379
NET EARNINGS	$ 158,198	$ 120,497	$ 152,462
NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic	$ 3.57	$ 2.66	$ 3.37
Diluted	$ 3.52	$ 2.63	$ 3.33
AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic	44,362,412	45,335,336	45,246,960
Diluted	44,952,437	45,823,720	45,718,324