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Intangible Assets - Summary of Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets for Each of Next Five Years (Detail)

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Intangible Assets - Summary of Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets for Each of Next Five Years (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2013	$ 4,476
2014	8,107
2015	6,168
2016	5,992
2017	5,983
2018	$ 5,892

- Definition

Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 350

-SubTopic 30

-Section 50

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-Subparagraph (a)(3)

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