Revenue Total revenue Cost of revenue Gross profit Gross profit Research and development Selling, general and administrative Restructuring expense Total Total restructuring charges Operating profit Operating profit Total operating profit Other income (expense) net Income from continuing operations before income tax Income before income taxes Provision for income taxes Income Statement [Abstract] Basic EPS (in dollars per share) Basic (in dollars per share) Diluted (in dollars per share) Net income (in dollars per share) Diluted EPS (in dollars per share) Average shares outstanding (millions): Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic (in shares) Basic (in shares) Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in shares) Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding (in shares) Diluted (in shares) Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in shares) Cash dividends declared per share of common stock (in dollars per share) Dividends declared on common stock, per share Annual adjustment, net of tax benefit (expense) of ($38), $282 and ($19) Adjustment, net of taxes Reclassification of recognized transactions, net of tax benefit (expense) of ($27), ($17) and ($12) Reclassification of recognized transactions, net of taxes Annual adjustment, net of tax benefit (expense) of $1, $1 and $2 Adjustment, net of taxes Reclassification of recognized transactions, net of taxes Recognized in net income, net of taxes Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Total Total comprehensive income Total comprehensive income Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss): Other Comprehensive Income, Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Available-for-sale investments: Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Net actuarial gains (losses) of defined benefit plans: Unrecognized net actuarial loss of defined benefit plans: Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Prior service cost of defined benefit plans: Unrecognized prior service cost of defined benefit plans: Unrealized gains, net of taxes Unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income Reclassification Reclassification of recognized transactions, net of taxes Annual adjustment, net of tax benefit (expense) of $0, $0 and ($33) Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment [Abstract] Minimum pension liability adjustment: Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Short-term investments Accounts receivable, net of allowances of ($20) and ($23) Raw materials Work in process Finished goods Inventories Inventories Deferred Tax Assets Net Current Deferred income taxes Total current assets Total current assets Property, plant and equipment at cost Less accumulated depreciation Less accumulated depreciation Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net Long-term investments Goodwill Acquisition-related intangibles Deferred Tax Assets Net Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Capitalized software licenses, net Overfunded retirement plans Other assets Total assets Total assets Accounts payable Accrued expenses and other liabilities Accrued Income Taxes Current Income taxes payable Employee Related Liabilities Current Accrued profit sharing and retirement Total current liabilities Total current liabilities Underfunded retirement plans Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Total liabilities Total liabilities Preferred stock, $25 par value. Authorized - 10,000,000 shares. Participating cumulative preferred. None issued. Common stock, $1 par value. Authorized - 2,400,000,000 shares. Shares issued: September 30, 2010 -- 1,739,932,695; December 31, 2009 -- 1,739,811,721 Paid-in capital Retained earnings Less treasury common stock at cost. Shares: September 30, 2010 -- 565,775,203; December 31, 2009 -- 499,693,704 Less treasury common stock at cost Shares: 2009 - 499,693,704; 2008 - 461,822,215 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' equity: Prepaid expenses and other current assets Sum of the amounts of expenditures made in advance of when the economic benefit of the cost will be realized, and which will be expensed in future periods with the passage of time or when a triggering event occurs and the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of assets not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Also includes assets not individually reported in the financial statements, or not separately disclosed in notes. 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). Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total stockholders' equity Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, current Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, current Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred stock, authorized shares (in shares) Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) Common stock, shares issued (in shares) Treasury common stock at cost, shares (in shares) Depreciation Stock-based compensation Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles Deferred income taxes Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) In Inventories Inventories Increase (Decrease) In Prepaid Deferred Expense And Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Income taxes payable Accrued profit sharing and retirement Additions to property, plant and equipment Additions to property, plant and equipment Purchases of short-term investments Purchases of short-term investments Sales and maturities of short-term investments Purchases of long-term investments Purchases of long-term investments Redemptions and sales of long-term investments Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securties Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Dividends paid Dividends paid Sales and other common stock transactions Excess tax benefit from share-based payments Stock repurchases Stock repurchases Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to net income: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Increase (decrease) from changes in: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Net Income (Loss) Net income Net income Losses (gains) on sales of assets Losses on sale of assets Increase (Decrease) In Other Operating Capital, Net Other Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations Net cash provided by operating activities Proceeds from sales of assets Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities of continuing operations Net cash used in investing activities Payments on long-term debt Payments on long-term debt Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations Net cash used in financing activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Operating activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations Investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations Net cash used in discontinued operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from discontinued operations: Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract] Description of business and significant accounting policies and practices Restructuring activities Stock-based compensation [Text Block] Stock-based compensation Profit sharing plans Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income taxes Financial instruments and risk concentration Valuation of debt and equity investments and certain liabilities Goodwill and other acquisition-related intangibles Postretirement benefit plans Post-employment benefit plans Debt and lines of credit Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Contingencies Schedule of Treasury Stock By Class [Text Block] Stockholders' equity Segment and geographic area data Segment data Subsequent events Supplemental Financial Information [Text Block] This disclosure captures supplemental financial information. Supplemental financial information Document Information [Text Block] Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Description Document Period End Date Entity [Text Block] Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Unrealized gains (losses), tax Other Comprehensive Income, Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, Tax Reclassification of recognized transactions, tax Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plan's Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax Annual adjustment, tax Other Comprehensive Income, Reclassification of Defined Benefit Plan's Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Tax Reclassification of recognized transactions, tax Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plan, Net Prior Service Costs Arising During Period ,Tax Annual adjustment, tax Other Comprehensive Income, Amortization of Defined Benefit Plan Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Pension Cost, Tax Reclassification of recognized transactions, tax Other Comprehensive Income, Minimum Pension Liability Net Adjustment, Tax Annual adjustment, tax Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Earnings per common share: Other Comprehensive Income, Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Adjustment, net of taxes Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class [Text Block] Earnings per share (EPS) Changes in Accrued Restructuring Balances Table Changes in Accrued Restructuring Balances Restructuring And Related Activities Reportable Segment [Text Block] Disclosure of the reportable segment in which the restructuring and related activities has occurred or will occur. If there have been any adjustments to the restructuring liability, may include an explanation of the reasons therefore. Restructuring Charges Recognized by Segment Restructuring Activities Jobs Eliminated Represents the number of jobs eliminated. Number of jobs eliminated (in jobs) Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Restructuring [Table] Restructuring Reserve [Abstract] Restructuring Reserve, by Type of Restructuring [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Restructuring Reserve [Line Items] Employee Severance and Benefits Charges Reserves [Member] Known and estimated severance and benefit reorganization costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding costs or losses pertaining to an entity newly acquired in a business combination. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset. Severance and Benefits [Member] Business Restructuring Impairment Other Charges Reserves [Member] Known and estimated obligations associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding costs or losses pertaining to an entity newly acquired in a business combination, which are expected to be paid in the next twelve months or in the normal operating cycle if longer. Costs include those for termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities or reducing carrying value of an asset Impairments and Other Charges [Member] Remaining accrual at December 31, 2009 Restructuring Reserve Remaining accrual at September 30, 2010 Restructuring expense Restructuring Reserve Period Expense Non-cash charges Payments Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs By Segment Table [Abstract] Use of Derivatives and Hedging Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Policy [Text Block] Describes an entity's accounting policy for determining the fair value of its financial instruments. Fair values of Financial Instruments Acquisition Of CICLON Semiconductor Device Corporation [Member] CICLON Semiconductor Device Corporation [Member] The acquisition of CICLON Semiconductor Device Corporation Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition Net cash Cash paid in business acquisition Business acquisition, cost of acquired entity, cash paid Other consideration Other consideration in business acquisition Goodwill recognized Intangible assets recognized Business Combination Other Assets And Liabilites Acquired Describes allocation of fair value to other assets and liabilites acquired Other net assets and liabilities recognized Estimated annual effective tax rate (in hundredths) Statutory corporate tax rate (in hundredths) 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. Computation and Reconciliation of Earnings per Common Share Computation And Reconciliation Of Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract] Acquisition Of Business Table [Abstract] 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. Less income allocated to RSUs - for Basic EPS Less income allocated to RSUs Income allocated to common stock for EPS calculation - Basic Income allocated to common stock for Basic 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) and allocation for participating securities- used for computation of EPS in two class method Income allocated to common stock for Diluted EPS calculation Stock-based compensation plans (in shares) Anti-dilutive shares - stock based compenstion (in shares) Stock Based Compenstion Components of Net Periodic Employee Benefit Cost Components of Net Periodic Employee Benefit Cost [Abstract] Defined Benefit Pension Plans And Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract] Components of Net Periodic Employee Benefit Cost [Table] Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures, Defined Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] U.S. Defined Benefit [Member] U.S. Retiree Health Care [Member] Non-U.S. Defined Benefit [Member] Service cost Interest cost Expected return on plan assets Amortization of prior service cost Settlement 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, transition asset or obligation, and gain or loss due to settlements or curtailments and special termination benefit charges. Total Net Periodic Benefit Cost Including Charges Total, Including Charges Curtailment charges (gains) Curtailment charges Special termination benefit charges Total Net Periodic Benefit Cost Including Charges And Gains The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period, including charges/gains associated with settlements, curtailments, and special termination benefits. Total, including charges and (gains) Contributions to post-retirement benefit plans Extended Product Warranty Policy [Text Block] Description for the guarantor's accounting for extended product warranties and other guarantee contracts including the methodology for measuring the liability. Contingencies Discontinued Operation Indemnification Obligation Deductible The amount of expense incurred by indemnified party before it results in TI exposure. Discontinued operation - indemnification obligation deductible Discontinued operation - indemnification obligation maximum potential exposure Segment Data Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Abstract] Segment Data Table [Abstract] Segment Data Table [Table] Reporting Segment [Domain] Segment Data Table [Line Items] Reporting Segment Analog [Member] Reportable Segment- Analog Analog [Member] Reporting Segment Embedded Processing [Member] Embedded Processing [Member] Reportable Segment- Embedded Processing Reporting Segment Wireless [Member] Wireless [Member] Reportable Segment Wireless Reporting Segment Other [Member] Other [Member] Reportable Segment Other Available For Sale 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. Aggregate Maturities of Investments in Debt Securities Classified as Available-for-sale Investments and Unrealized Gains and Losses Table Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Abstract] Investments at fair value [Table] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] 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 [Axis] 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 [Axis] 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. Fair value investments, by classification [Domain] 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. Fair value investments, by type of investment [Domain] Measured at fair value [Member] These items are measured at fair value. Measured at fair value [Member] Money market funds [Member] Corporate Obligations [Member] U.S. government agency and treasury securities [Member] Mortgage-backed and Other Securities Auction-rate securities [Member] Available-for-sale [Member] Trading [Member] Mutual funds [Member] Other measurement basis [Member] These items are measured at a basis other than fair value. Other measurement basis [Member] Cost method investments [Member] Cash on hand [Member] Cash & cash equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents Fair Value Disclosure Amounts Included In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income From Availableforsale Securities [Table] Table showing the amounts included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income from available-for-sale securities. Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income from available-for-sale securities [Table] 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 available-for-sale securities [Axis] 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. Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income from available-for-sale securities [Domain] Amounts Included In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income From Availableforsale Securities [Line Item] Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income from available-for-sale securities [Line Item] 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. Short-term Investments [Member] Long-term Investments [Member] Unrealized gains (pre-tax) Percentage Of Investments Insured By Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Or UK Government Percentage of investments insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the U.K. government. Percentage of investments insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the U.K. government (in hundredths) Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Fair Value [Abstract] Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Fair Value One year or less Available For Sale 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. One to three years Available For Sale 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. Greater than three years (auction-rate securities) Period Of Time Until Contractual Maturity Of Auction Rate Securities Range Minimum Shortest period of time until contractual maturity of any one of our auction rate securities Shortest period of time until contractual maturity of any one of our auction rate securities (in years) Period Of Time Until Contractual Maturity Of Auction Rate Securities Range Maximum Longest period of time until contractual maturity of any one of our auction rate securities Longest period of time until contractual maturity of any one of our auction rate securities (in years) Par Value Of Auction Rate Security Dual Rated At Aaab 3 Par value of auction rate security rated at AAA/B3 Par value of auction rate security rated at AAA/B3 Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Abstract] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Table] This element represents the disclosure related to assets and liabilities, including financial instruments measured at fair value that are classified in stockholders' equity that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The disclosures contemplated herein include the fair value measurements at the reporting date by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall. Assets and Liabilities Accounted for at Fair Value [Table] 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 a Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Axis] 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. Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Domain] Level 1 [Member] Level 2 [Member] Level 3 [Member] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Disclosure Items [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items [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 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. Money market funds 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. Corporate obligations Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis US 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. U.S. government agency and Treasury securities Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Auctionrate 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. Auction-rate securities 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. Mutual funds Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Total This element represents total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Total assets Total assets 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. Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Contingent Consideration Contingent consideration 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. Deferred compensation liabilities Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Total Liabilities This element represents total liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Total Liabilities Total liabilities Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Summarization of information required and 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 a recurring basis, unobservable input reconciliation [Table] Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Abstract] Assets and Liabilities Accounted for at Fair Value Table Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Asset And Liability Types [Axis] Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, unobservable input reconciliation, by asset and liability type [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] Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, unobservable input reconciliation, by asset and liability type [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. 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. Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, unobservable input reconciliation [Line Items] 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. Beginning balance Ending balance Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset And Liability Purchases Sales Issuances Settlements This element represents purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net) 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). New contingent consideration 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. Change in fair value of contingent consideration - included in operating profit Auction Rate Securities Assets [Member] This element represents the assets classified as Auction-rate Securities. Level 3 Assets [Member] Contingent Consideration [Member] Level 3 Liabilities [Member] This element represents the liabilities classified as Contingent Considerations. Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset And Liabilities Gain Loss Included In Other Comprehensive Income 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 other comprehensive income (a separate component of shareholders' equity). Increase / reduction in unrealized losses - included in AOCI Reduction (increase) in unrealized losses - included in AOCI Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Asset And Liability Redemptions At Par This category represents redemptions at par 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). Redemptions at par Unrealized losses (pre-tax) Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Text Block] Assets and Liabilities Accounted for at Fair Value 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). 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). Change in Fair Value for Level 3 Assets and Liabilities Acquisition Of Luminary Micro [Member] Luminary Micro [Member] Description of acquired entity Changes in Accrued Restructuring Balances Table [Roll Forward] Income Allocated To Restricted Stock Options Dilutive Less income allocated to RSUs - for Dilutive EPS 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. Less income allocated to RSUs Auction Rate Securities Redemption Amount At Par Value The amount of auction rate debt securities redeemed at par. Auction-rate securities redeemed at par Auction - Rate Securities Called By Issuer For Redemption The amount of auction rate debt securities called for redemption by issuer at par. Auction - Rate Securities Called By Issuer For Redemption Auction-rate Securities Called By Issuer For Redemption At Par Auction rate securities called for redemption by issuer at par The amount of auction rate debt securities called for redemption by issuer at par value Transfer out of level 3 Transfer into level 2 Proceeds From Sale Of Available For Sale Securities Prior To Scheduled Maturity The cash inflow associated with the sale of debt and equity securities classified as available-for-sale securities prior to their scheduled maturity. Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities Number Of Customers This element details the number of customers purchasing product around the world. Number of customers around the world (in customers) Investment Policy [Text Block ] Investment Policy Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Basic EPS: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Diluted EPS: Par Value Of Auction Rate Security Dual Rated At Aaabaa 1 Par value of auction rate security rated at AAA/Baa1 Par value of auction rate security rated at AAA/Baa1 Cash and cash equivalents [Member] Investments By Class By Balance Sheet Grouping [Text Block] This item represents certain disclosures concerning various classes of financial instruments and the measurements of those instruments. Such disclosures about the financial instruments include: (1) the value of the required items together with the method used to determine value (as appropriate) and (2) the location of those items on the balance sheet. Investments and Unrealized Gains and Losses Fair Value Measurement And Reporting Of Financial Instruments Policy [Text Block] Describes an entity's accounting policy for measuring and reporting the fair value of its financial assets and liabilities. Fair Value Investments By Class By Balance Sheet Grouping [Abstract] Line items represent various classes of financial instruments and the measurements of those instruments, including the value of the required items together with the method used to determine value (as appropriate) and the location of those items on the balance sheet. Details of investment by class Standard product warranty description Acquisitions Net cash given for acquisition of two wafer fabrication facilities and equipment in Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan under a court-approved plan of reorganization Number Of Wafer Fabrication Facilities Acquired The number of wafer fabrication facilities acquired in Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan acquisition. Number of wafer fabrication facilities acquired in Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan (in facilities) Wafer Production Equipment Acquired In Acquisition Smaller Millimeter Size The size, in millimeters, of the smaller wafers produced on the wafer production equipment acquired in the Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan acquisition. Wafer production equipment acquired in Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan acquisition, smaller millimeter wafer size (in millimeters) Wafer production tools acquired in Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan acquisition, smaller millimeter wafer size (in millimeters) Wafer Production Equipment Acquired In Acquisition Larger Millimeter Size The size, in millimeters, of the larger wafers produced on the wafer production equipment acquired in the Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan acquisition. Wafer production equipment acquired in Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan acquisition, larger millimeter wafer size (in millimeters) Wafer production tools acquired in Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan acquisition, larger millimeter wafer size (in millimeters) Acquisition Of Wafer Fabrication Facilities And 200 Millimeter Equipment Accounted As Business Combination [Member] The acquisition of the two wafer fabrication facilities and 200-millimeter equipment which was accounted for as a business combination [Member] Acquisition of two wafer fabrication facilities and 200-millimeter equipment accounted for as a business combination [Member] Acquisition Of 300 Millimeter Production Tools Accounted As Capital Purchase [Member] The acquisition of the 300-millimeter production tools which was accounted for as a capital purchase [Member] Acquisition of 300-millimeter production tools accounted for as a capital purchase [Member] Portion of acquisition allocated to property, plant and equipment Portion of acquisition allocated to inventory Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Expenses The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to expenses in the current period. Portion of acquisition allocated to expenses recorded in cost of revenues Portion of acquisition allocated to assets held for sale Pre-selected 300-millimeter tools acquired and immediately sold to a third party Contractual Agreement Settlement Recorded In Cost Of Revenues Contractual agreement with a third party that was settled in a separate transaction and is recorded in cost of revenues. Contractual agreement settlement recorded to cost of revenues Acquisition Costs Recorded In Selling General And Administrative Expense Acquisition costs that were recorded in selling, general and administrative expense. Acquisition-related costs recorded to selling, general and administrative Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Dividend Declared [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Item] Subsequent event, date Subsequent event, amount Quarterly dividend per share (in dollars per share) 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 [Axis] 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. Fair value investments, measurement basis [Domain] Minimum Number Of Major Rating Agencies Rating Auction Rate Securities At Top Ratings The minimum number of major rating agencies rating auction rate securities at AAA or Aaa Minimum number of major rating agencies rating auction rate securities at AAA or Aaa (in agencies) Number Of Auction Rate Securities Dual Rated At Aaab 3 Number of securities rated at AAA/B3 Number of securities rated at AAA/B3 (in securities) Number Of Auction Rate Securities Dual Rated At Aaabaa 1 Number of securities rated at AAA/Baa1 Number of securities rated at AAA/Baa1 (in securities) Equity method investments [Member] Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation Calculation [Roll Forward] A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. Fair value assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, unobservable input reconciliation [Roll Forward] Acquisition [Member] Wafer Production Equipment Acquired In Subsequent Event Acquisition The size, in millimeters, of the wafers produced on the wafer production equipment acquired in the Cension Semiconductor Manufacturing Company acquisition in China. Size, in millimeters, of the wafers produced in the fabrication facility in China (in millimeters) Square Footage In Operation In Subsequent Event Acquisition The square footage currently used in operations in the fabrication facility subsequent event acquisition from Cension Semiconductor Manufacturing Company in China. Square footage of the fabrication facility in operation in the acquisition in China (in square feet) Square Footage Available For Expansion In Subsequent Event Acquisition The square footage available for expansion in the fabrication facility subsequent event acquisition from Cension Semiconductor Manufacturing Company in China. Square footage of the fabrication facility available for expansion in the acquisition in China (in square feet) Business acquisitions, contingent consideration, potential cash payment Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost Excluding Settlement And Curtailment Charges Net periodic benefit cost 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, transition asset or obligation. Recognized net actuarial loss Recognized net actuarial loss Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis] Restructuring Expense Recognized By Segment [Abstract] Restructuring expense recognized by segment [Abstract] Restructuring And Related Cost Analog Segment Incurred Cost Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves, or earnings if not previously accrued, during the period for the analog segment's restructuring cost. Analog Restructuring And Related Cost Embedded Processing Segment Incurred Cost Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves, or earnings if not previously accrued, during the period for the embedded processing segment's restructuring cost. Embedded Processing Restructuring And Related Cost Wireless Segment Incurred Cost Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves, or earnings if not previously accrued, during the period for the wireless segment's restructuring cost. Wireless Restructuring And Related Cost Other Not Reported Segment Incurred Cost Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves, or earnings if not previously accrued, during the period for the other not reported segment's restructuring cost. Other