Note 11 Net Sales Information by Geographic Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 02, 2011	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 02, 2011
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 1,463,082	$ 1,569,058	$ 2,965,448	$ 3,231,509
Percentage of Net Sales Represented by Ten Largest Customers	47.40%	48.70%	48.20%	48.80%
Number of Customers Representing More Than 10% of Net Sales	0	0	1	1
Domestic [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	285,638	299,614	563,512	587,523
Mexico [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	319,496	305,870	609,133	650,823
China [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	390,566	403,187	841,803	870,549
Other International [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 467,382	$ 560,387	$ 951,000	$ 1,122,614