Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Exercise Period From Date Of Grant

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Share Based Compensation, Shares Available For Grant Reduction Ratio

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Share Based Compensation, Vesting Percentage

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Number of common shares reserved for future issuance related to deferred compensation arrangements with individuals.

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As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest.

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Weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.

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Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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The number of shares into which fully or partially vested stock options outstanding as of the balance sheet date can be currently converted under the option plan.

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The total accumulated difference between fair values of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options which were exercised (or share units converted) into shares during the reporting period under the plan.

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Fair value of options vested. Excludes equity instruments other than options, for example, but not limited to, share units, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock.

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Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on stock options awarded.

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Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period.

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Value of stock issued during the period as a result of the exercise of stock options, net of any related income tax benefit or expense recognized by the entity.

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Equity Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Equity Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 26, 2011	Mar. 27, 2010
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation effects on operating activities cash flow	$ 12,178,000	$ 8,141,000	$ 5,318,000
Compensation costs related to equity incentive plans not yet recognized	24,700,000
Weighted average exercise price, options granted	$ 15.63	$ 16.75	$ 5.53
Net amount received from exercise of stock options granted	4,100,000	31,000,000	2,000,000
Number, exercised	593,000	4,718,000	401,000
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	7,600,000	50,400,000	800,000
Shares reserved for issuance under the Stock Option Plans	12,200,000
Fair value of options that became vested during the period	6,300,000	6,000,000	4,000,000
Number of options exercisable	3,836,000	2,900,000
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation, period from grant date options are exercisable	10 years
Compensation costs related to equity incentive plans, weighted average recognition period	1 year 11 days
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation costs related to equity incentive plans, weighted average recognition period	4 months 13 days
Shares reserved for issuance under the Stock Option Plans	100,000
Fair value of options that became vested during the period	637,000	37,000	37,000
Vesting percentage	100.00%
Shares available for grant reduction ratio	1.5
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation costs related to equity incentive plans, weighted average recognition period	1 year 11 months 9 days
Shares reserved for issuance under the Stock Option Plans	2,400,000
Vesting percentage	100.00%
Shares available for grant reduction ratio	1.5
Restricted Stock Awards And Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share based compensation effects on operating activities cash flow	$ 6,300,000	$ 1,100,000	$ 100,000
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, vesting period	4 years
Maximum [Member] \| Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, vesting period	4 years
Maximum [Member] \| Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, vesting period	4 years
Maximum [Member] \| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, vesting period	3 years
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, vesting period	0 years
Minimum [Member] \| Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, vesting period	0 years
Minimum [Member] \| Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation, vesting period	1 year
Weighted Average Estimated Fair Value Using Black-Scholes Option Valuation Model [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average exercise price, options granted	$ 7.58	$ 9.61	$ 2.89