Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Other comprehensive income (loss): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Available-for-sale investments: Other Comprehensive Income, Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Unrealized gains, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Reclassification of recognized transactions, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income, Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, Net of Tax Net actuarial gains (losses) of defined benefit plans: Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Adjustment, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plan's Net Unamortized (Gain) Loss Arising During Period, Net of Tax Reclassification of recognized transactions, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income, Reclassification of Defined Benefit Plan's Net (Gain) Loss Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax Prior service cost of defined benefit plans: Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Adjustment, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plan, Net Prior Service Costs (Credit) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Change in fair value of derivative instrument, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total comprehensive income Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Losses Associated with the events in Japan [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Losses associated with the earthquake in Japan Losses Associated with the earthquake in Japan [Text Block] Description containing the losses associated with the earthquake in Japan. Disclosure may include information about the catastrophe, estimated costs of property damages, and amount of insurance that may be collected. Valuation of debt and equity investments and certain liabilities [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Asset And Liability Types [Axis] This element represents a number of concepts which are required or determined to be provided for purposes of reconciling beginning and ending balances of fair value measurements of assets and liabilities using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Asset And Liability Types [Domain] This element provides general categories of investment (liabilities) for which the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period. Auction Rate Securities Assets [Member] This element represents the assets classified as Auction-rate Securities. Contingent Consideration [Member] This element represents the liabilities classified as Contingent Considerations. Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Changes in fair value during the period (pre-tax): Changes in fair value during the period pre tax [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Beginning balance Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset And Liability Value This element represents assets and liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) which is required for reconciliation purposes of beginning and ending balances. Change in fair value of contingent consideration - included in operating profit Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Assets And Liability Gain Loss Included In Earnings This element represents total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), arising from assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings or resulted in a change in net asset value. Reduction in unrealized loss - included in AOCI Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset And Liabilities Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income This element represents total unrealized gains or losses for the period, arising from assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity). Redemptions and sales Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset And Liability Redemptions At Par This category represents redemptions and sales which have taken place during the period in relation to assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (level 3). Transfers into Level 2 Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers, Net Ending balance Investment policy Investment, Policy [Text Block] Fair value Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy Segment data [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Segment data Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Details [Abstract] Income taxes. Estimated annual effective tax rate (in hundredths) Estimated Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Estimated annual effective income tax rate. Statutory corporate tax rate (in hundredths) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate Investments and Unrealized Gains and Losses Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Text Block] Aggregate Maturities of Investments in Debt Securities Classified as Available-for-sale Availableforsale Securities Debt Maturities Text Block This item represents the fair value of debt securities by expected maturity date and which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Assets and Liabilities Accounted for at Fair Value Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Text Block This element represents the disclosure related to assets and liabilities, including [financial] instruments measured at fair value that are classified in stockholders' equity, if any, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. This includes segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Reconciliation of Change in Fair Value for Level 3 Assets Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation Text Block This element represents, for the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to (1) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized); (2) purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net); and (3) transfers in and transfers out of Level 3 (for example, transfers due to changes in the observability of significant inputs). Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Issuance of Debt Issuance of Debt [Member] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Line Items] Principal amount of commercial paper Commercial Paper Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Notes Payable Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] Fixed Rate Fixed Rate, Long Term Debt [Member] Fixed Rate, Long Term Debt [Member] Floating Rate Floating Rate, Long Term Debt [Member] Floating Rate, Long Term Debt [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] $1.0 billion floating-rate notes due 2013 (swapped to a 0.922% fixed rate) Floating Rate Note, 1 Billion, Due 2013 [Member] Floating Rate Note Due 2013 [Member] $500 million 0.875% notes due 2013 Fixed 0.875 Notes, 500 million, Due 2013 [Member] Fixed 0.875 Notes, 500 million, Due 2013 [Member] $1.0 billion 1.375% notes due 2014 Fixed 1.375 Notes, 1 Billion, Due 2014 [Member] Fixed 1.375 Notes, 1.0 Billion, Due 2014 [Member] $1.0 billion 2.375% notes due 2016 Fixed 2.375 Notes, 1 Billion, Due 2016 [Member] Fixed 2.375 Notes, 1.0 Billion, Due 2016 [Member] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Information by name that identifies a derivative or a group of derivatives by (derivative) contract risk type. Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Interest Rate Swap Interest Rate Swap [Member] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash Flow Hedges Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Debt Instrument Debt Instrument [Line Items] Aggregate principal amount of fixed and floating rate long-term debt Debt Instrument, Face Amount Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Long-term debt, effective fixed-rate interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Long-term debt, stated interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Long-term Debt Long-term Debt, by Type Alternative [Abstract] Long-term Debt, Gross Long-term Debt, Gross Less unamortized discount Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net Total long-term debt Long-term Debt Fixed-rate Long-term Debt, Subject to Mandatory Redemption Shares Subject to Mandatory Redemption, Settlement Terms, Maximum Amount Redemption of fixed-rate debt as a percentage of its aggregate principal amount Redemption Price of Long-Term Debt as Percentage of Long-Term Debt Aggregate Principal Amount Redemption price of long-term debt as a percentage of its aggregate principal amount including accrued and unpaid interest. Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Short-term investments Short-term Investments Accounts receivable, net of allowances of ($23) and ($18) Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Raw materials Inventory, Raw Materials Work in process Inventory, Work in Process Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods Inventories Inventory, Net Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Sum of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, combined with the aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment at cost Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Long-term investments Long-term Investments Goodwill Goodwill Acquisition-related intangibles Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Capitalized software licenses, net Capitalized Computer Software, Net Overfunded retirement plans Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued compensation Employee-related Liabilities, Current Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Accrued expenses and other liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Underfunded retirement plans Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred credits and other liabilities Deferred credits and other liabilities Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of unearned revenue or income not otherwise specified in the taxonomy which is expected to be taken into income after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Also includes noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Total liabilities Liabilities Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock, $25 par value. Authorized - 10,000,000 shares. Participating cumulative preferred. None issued. Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $1 par value. Authorized - 2,400,000,000 shares. Shares issued: June 30, 2011 – 1,740,530,417; December 31, 2010 – 1,740,166,101 Common Stock, Value, Issued Paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Less treasury common stock at cost. Shares: June 30, 2011 – 585,209,754; December 31, 2010 – 572,722,397 Treasury Stock, Value Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Losses Associated with the events in Japan Details [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Number of Semiconductor wafer fab facilities damaged in earthquake (in number of facilities) Number of semiconductor facilities damaged in earthquake The number of semiconductor wafer fab facilities located near and damaged in the magnitude 9.0 earthquake on March 11, 2011. Semiconductor wafer fab facilities owned in Japan (in number of facilities) Semiconductor facilities owned in Japan (in number of semiconductors) Pertains to the number of semiconductor wafer fab facilities owned by the company in Japan. Total amount of recorded expenses on property damages incurred and costs associated with business interruption in Japan Loss from catastrophes and business interruption The charge against earnings in the period for the uninsured portion of a loss from a fire, explosion, or natural disaster, (hurricane, earthquake) as well as the associated business interruption impact. Proceeds from ongoing insurance claims Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Operating Activities Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value Investments Measurement Basis [Axis] This element represents a number of concepts which are required or desirable disclosure items concerning the fair value of financials instruments (as defined), including financial assets and liabilities (collectively, as defined). The information required and determined to be disclosed concerning such fair values as may be organized in relation to these categories and such additional categories not otherwise provided. Fair Value Investments Measurement Basis [Domain] Provides the general information items required or determined to be disclosed with respect to the Company's fair value estimates by the designated measurement basis. Measured at fair value [Member] Measured at fair value [Member] These items are measured at fair value. Other measurement basis [Member] These items are measured at a basis other than fair value. Fair Value Investments By Classification [Axis] This element represents a number of concepts which are required or desirable disclosure items concerning the fair value of financials instruments (as defined), including financial assets and liabilities (collectively, as defined). The information required and determined to be disclosed concerning such fair values as may be organized in relation to these categories and such additional categories not otherwise provided. Fair Value Investments By Classification [Domain] Provides the general information items required or determined to be disclosed with respect to the Company's fair value estimates by the designated classification such as available-for-sale, trading or held-to-maturity. Available-for-sale [Member] Available-for-sale Securities [Member] Trading [Member] Trading Account Assets [Member] Fair Value Investments By Type Of Investment [Axis] This element represents a number of concepts which are required or desirable disclosure items concerning the fair value of financials instruments (as defined), including financial assets and liabilities (collectively, as defined). The information required and determined to be disclosed concerning such fair values as may be organized in relation to these categories and such additional categories not otherwise provided. Fair Value Investments By Type Of Investment [Domain] Provides the general information items required or determined to be disclosed with respect to the Company's fair value estimates by the type of investment. Money market funds [Member] Money Market Funds [Member] Corporate Obligations [Member] Corporate Obligations [Member] This element (corporate obligations) represents a certain statement of financial position asset caption which represents a class of assets, or which may include an individual asset, measured at fair value on a recurring basis. U.S. government agency and treasury securities [Member] US Treasury and Government [Member] Auction Rate Securities [Member] Mutual funds [Member] Equity Funds [Member] Equity method investments [Member] Equity Method Investments [Member] Cost method investments [Member] Cost-method Investments [Member] Cash on hand [Member] Cash [Member] Amounts Included In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income From Availableforsale Securities [Axis] Axis for showing the amount and location of the unrealized gains or losses that have been recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. Amounts Included In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income From Availableforsale Securities [Domain] Location in the balance sheet of the accounts impacted by an unrealized gain or loss that has been recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. Cash and cash equivalents [Member] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] Short-term Investments [Member] Short-term Investments [Member] Long-term Investments [Member] Other Long-term Investments [Member] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Short-term Investments Long-term Investments Amounts included in AOCI from available for sale securities: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Unrealized gains (pre-tax) Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains Unrealized losses (pre-tax) Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses Percentage of investments covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the U.K. government. (in hundredths) Percentage Of Investments Insured By The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Or The U K Government Percentage of investments covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the U.K. government. Proceeds from sales, redemptions and maturities of short-term available-for-sale securities Proceeds From Sale Of Availableforsale Securities Prior To Scheduled Maturity The cash inflow associated with the sales, redemptions and maturities of debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale securities, excluding cash equivalents. Aggregate maturities of investments in money market funds and other debt securities classified as available for sale [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- One year or less Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Fair Value One to three years Availableforsale Securities Debt Maturities After One Through Three Years Fair Value This item represents the fair value of debt securities which are expected to mature after one year and through three years from the balance sheet date and which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Greater than three years Availableforsale Securities Debt Maturities After Three Years Fair Value This item represents the fair value of debt securities which are expected to mature after three years from the balance sheet date which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Segment Data Table [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis] Reporting Segment [Domain] Reporting Segment [Domain] Reporting Segment Analog [Member] Reporting Segment Analog [Member] Reportable Segment- Analog Reporting Segment Embedded Processing [Member] Reporting Segment Embedded Processing [Member] Reportable Segment- Embedded Processing Reporting Segment Wireless [Member] Reporting Segment Wireless [Member] Reportable Segment Wireless Reporting Segment Other [Member] Reporting Segment Other [Member] Reportable Segment Other Segment Data Table [Line Items] Segment Data Table [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Total revenue Sales Revenue, Net Total operating profit Operating Income (Loss) Income Statement [Abstract] Revenue Cost of revenue Cost of Revenue Gross profit Gross Profit Research and development Research and Development Expense Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense Restructuring expense Other Restructuring Costs Acquisition cost Business Acquisition, acquisition cost This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred to effect a business combination which costs have been expensed during the period for potential significant acquisitions. 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. Operating profit Other income (expense) net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Interest and debt expense Interest and Debt Expense Income before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Cumulative Effects of Changes in Accounting Principles, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income Earnings per common share: Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Average shares outstanding (millions): Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Cash dividends declared per share of common stock Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared INCOME TAXES [Abstract] INCOME TAXES [Abstract] Income taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Postretirement benefit plans [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures, Defined Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plans [Domain] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Amortization of prior service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Recognized net actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost Net Of Charges The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period. Periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain or loss, prior service cost or credit. Settlement charges Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net (Gain) Loss Due to Settlements Total, including charges Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Segment Data Table Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Text Block] Components of net periodic employee benefit cost Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Text Block] Description of business and significant accounting policies and practices Details [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Number of customers around the world (in customers) Number Of Customers This element details the number of customers purchasing product around the world. Acquisition-related costs Acquisition Costs Recorded Acquisition related expenses associated with the announced agreement to acquire National Semiconductor Description of business and significant accounting policies and practices [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Description of business and significant accounting policies and practices Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Contingencies [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Standard product warranty description Standard Product Warranty Description Discontinued operation - indemnification obligation deductible Discontinued Operation Indemnification Obligation Deductible The amount of expense incurred by indemnified party before it results in TI exposure. Discontinued operation - indemnification obligation maximum potential exposure Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Maximum Acquisition reverse termination fee Acquisition reverse termination fee Amount the Company may be required to pay National Semiconductor if they are unable to close the transaction due to an inability to obtain the remaining regulatory approval. Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Text Block] Computation and Reconciliation of Earnings per Common Share Table Computation And Reconciliation Of Earnings Per Common Share [Text Block] This element may be used to capture the complete disclosure pertaining to an entity's earnings per share. Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Valuation of debt and equity investments and certain liabilities Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to net income: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation Depreciation Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles Amortization of Intangible Assets Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Increase (decrease) from changes in: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accrued compensation Increase (Decrease) in Other Employee Related Liabilities Income taxes payable Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Income Taxes Payable Other Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Additions to property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of short-term investments Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments Sales, redemptions and maturities of short-term investments Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments Purchases of long-term investments Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Sales and redemptions of long-term investments Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt Issuance costs for long-term debt Dividends paid Payments of Dividends Sales and other common stock transactions Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity Excess tax benefit from share-based payments Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Stock repurchases Payments for Repurchase of Equity Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Earnings per share (EPS) Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Net income Basic EPS: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Less income allocated to RSUs Income Allocated To Restricted Stock Options Basic Other adjustments, not otherwise defined in the taxonomy, that are necessary to adjust net income to obtain net income applicable to common stockholders to compute the two-class method of Basic EPS. Income allocated to common stock for basic EPS calculation Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic (in shares) Basic EPS (in dollars per share) Adjustment for dilutive shares: Adjustment for dilutive shares: [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Stock-based compensation plans (in shares) Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Diluted EPS: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Less income allocated to RSUs Income Allocated To Restricted Stock Options Dilutive Other adjustments, not otherwise defined in the taxonomy, that are necessary to adjust net income to obtain net income applicable to common stockholders to compute the two-class method of Dilutive-EPS. Income allocated to common stock for dilutive EPS calculation Net Income Allocated To Common Stock For Eps Calculation Dilutive Net income after adjustments for dividends on preferred stock (declared in the period) and/or cumulative preferred stock (accumulated for the period). Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted (in shares) Diluted EPS (in dollars per share) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Warranty Costs and Product Liabilities Policy Standard Product Warranty Policy Text Block [Text Block] Description for the guarantor's accounting for warranties and product liabilities including the methodology for measuring the liability. Postretirement benefit plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Long-term debt Long-term Debt [Text Block] Description of business and significant accounting policies and practices Policies [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Use of Derivatives and Hedging Derivatives, Policy [Text Block] Fair values of Financial Instruments Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Policy [Text Block] Describes an entity's accounting policy for determining the fair value of its financial instruments. Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Table] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Disclosure Items [Axis] This element represents a number of concepts which are required or desirable disclosure items concerning assets and liabilities, including [financial] instruments that are classified in stockholders' equity, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Disclosure Items [Domain] This element represents a number of concepts which are required or desirable disclosure items concerning assets and liabilities, including [financial] instruments that are classified in stockholders' equity, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Level 1 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Money market funds Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Money Market Funds This element (money market funds) represents a certain statement of financial position asset caption which represents a class of assets, or which may include an individual asset, measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Corporate obligations Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Corporate Obligations This element (corporate obligations) represents a certain statement of financial position asset caption which represents a class of assets, or which may include an individual asset, measured at fair value on a recurring basis. U.S. government agency and Treasury securities Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis U S Government Agency And Treasury Securities This element (U.S. government agency and treasury securities) represents a certain statement of financial position asset caption which represents a class of assets, or which may include an individual asset, measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Auction-rate securities Auction Rate Securities This element (auction-rate securities) represents a certain statement of financial position asset caption which represents a class of assets, or which may include an individual asset, measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Mutual funds Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Mutual Funds This element (mutual funds) represents a certain statement of financial position asset caption which represents a class of assets, or which may include an individual asset, measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Total assets Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Total This element represents total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Contingent consideration Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Contingent Consideration This element represents a certain statement of financial position liability caption which represents a class of liabilities, or which may include an individual liability, measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Deferred compensation Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Deferred Compensation Liabilities This element represents a certain statement of financial position liability caption which represents a class of liabilities, or which may include an individual liability, measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Total liabilities Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Total Liabilities This element represents a certain statement of financial position liability caption which represents a class of liabilities, or which may include an individual liability, measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Schedule of Subsequent Events Schedule of Subsequent Events [Text Block] Entities [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Current assets: Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, current Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Treasury common stock at cost, shares (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares