Shareholders' Equity - Capped Call Transaction (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2016	Jul. 02, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Capped calls, strike price	$ 50.40
Capped call, cap price	$ 58.80
Additional paid in capital, capped calls	$ 7,935	$ 7,935

Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Purchase of Capped Call Transaction

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