Restructuring, integration and other charges (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Charges related to the acquisition and integration activities [Abstract]
Pre-tax restructuring, integration and other charges	$ 12,099	$ 37,408
Fiscal Year 2014 [Member]
Charges related to the acquisition and integration activities [Abstract]
Restructuring costs	5,716
Integration costs	4,157
Acquisition and other costs	3,053
Changes in estimate for prior year restructuring reserves, net	(827)
Pre-tax restructuring, integration and other charges	12,099
After tax restructuring, integration and other charges	$ 8,851
Restructuring integration and other charges per share on diluted basis	$ 0.06

Restructuring charges reversal of excess prior year restructuring reserves.

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The amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, and other charges.

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Restructuring integration and other charges after tax.

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Restructuring , integration and other charges per share on a diluted basis.

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This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period. Such costs include finder's fees; advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees; general administrative costs, including the costs of maintaining an internal acquisitions department; and may include costs of registering and issuing debt and equity securities.

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Costs incurred to effect a business combination which have been expensed during the period. Such costs could include business integration costs, systems integration and conversion costs, and severance and other employee-related costs.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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