Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment data Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Computation and reconciliation of earnings per common share 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. Losses Associated with the events in Japan Details [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Instrument [Axis] Instrument Type [Domain] Insurance Settlement, Property Damage Claims [Member] Insurance Settlement, Property Damage Claims [Member] Insurance Settlement, Business Interruption Claims [Member] Insurance Settlement, Business Interruption Claims [Member] Losses from Catastrophe by Catastrophic Event [Axis] Losses from Catastrophe by Catastrophic Event [Axis] Catastrophic Event [Domain] Earthquake in Japan, March 11, 2011 [Member] Earthquake [Member] Statement [Line Items] Operating income (loss) Operating Income (Loss) Revenue Revenue, Net Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Senior unsecured notes Unsecured Debt [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] $750 Million of 0.45% notes due August 3, 2015 Senior Unsecured Notes 750 Million Of 0 Point 45 Percent Due August 3,2015 [Member] Senior Unsecured Notes 750 Million Of 0 Point 45 Percent Due August 3,2015 [Member] $750 Million of 1.65% notes due August 3, 2019 Senior Unsecured Notes 750 Million Of 1 point 65 Percent Due August 3, 2019 [Member] Senior Unsecured Notes 750 Million Of 1 point 65 Percent Due August 3, 2019 [Member] 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 [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Number of notes issued (in notes issued) Debt Instrument, Number of Notes Issued Debt Instrument, Number of Notes Issued Debt instrument, face amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Long-term debt, stated interest rate (in hundredths) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Valuation of debt and equity investments and certain liabilities [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- 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 securities [Member] Available-for-sale Securities [Member] Trading securities [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] 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 Short-term Investments Long-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 Proceeds from sales, redemptions and maturities of short-term available-for-sale investments Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments Aggregate maturities of investments in money market funds and debt securities classified as available for sale [Abstract] Aggregate maturities of investments in debt securities classified as available for sale [Abstract] [Abstract] Aggregate maturities of investments in debt securities classified as available for sale 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 (auction-rate securities) 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 Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Subsequent events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Restructuring charges Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] U.S. Defined Benefit [Member] United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] U.S. Retiree Health Care [Member] United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member] Non-U.S. 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 (credit) 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. Curtailment charges (credits) Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments Special termination benefit charges (credits) Defined Benefit Plan, Special Termination Benefits Total, including charges Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Warranty costs and product liabilities policy Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block] 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 and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [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. 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. Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent 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 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 Income Taxes Payable Other Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net Cash flows from 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 Proceeds from insurance recovery Proceeds from insurance recovery The cash inflow from the amounts received by the insured under the terms of an insurance contract settlement. Purchases of short-term investments Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments Proceeds from short-term investments Purchases of long-term investments Payments to Acquire Long-term Investments Proceeds from long-term investments Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Long-term Investments Cash flows from 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 Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Issuance costs for long-term debt Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Repayment of debt and commercial paper borrowings Repayment of debt and commerical paper borrowings The cash outflow during the period from the repayment of debt and amounts borrowed by issuing commercial paper. Dividends paid Payments of Dividends Proceeds from 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 Cash flows from financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net change in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule Of Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class And Amortization [Table] Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table] Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Developed Technology [Member] Developed Technology Rights [Member] Customer Relationships [Member] Customer Relationships [Member] Other Intangibles [Member] Other Intangible Assets [Member] In-process R&D [Member] In Process Research and Development [Member] The fair value of capitalized costs of an in process research and development nature that were acquired during the period in a transaction other than a business combination. Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] National [Member] National Semiconductor [Member] National Semiconductor [Member] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill Goodwill Goodwill, Impairment Loss Goodwill, Impairment Loss Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] Acquisition-related intangibles: Amortization Period, minimum Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum Acquisition-related intangibles: Amortization Period, maximum Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum Acquisition-related intangibles: Gross Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Acquisition-related intangibles: Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Acquisition-related intangibles: Net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense Basis of presentation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivatives and hedging Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair values of financial instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Short-term investments Accounts receivable, net of allowances of ($22) and ($19) 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 Expense and Other Assets, Current 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 Acquisition-related intangibles, net 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 Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Commercial paper borrowings Commercial Paper Current portion of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities 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 Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities 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, Noncurrent 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, 2012 – 1,740,815,939; December 31, 2011 – 1,740,630,391 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, 2012 – 603,058,077; December 31, 2011 – 601,131,631 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 Equity Changes in accrued restructuring balances Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Notes Payable [Member] Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] Notes due 2012 at 6.15% (assumed with National acquisition) Senior Notes, 6.15, Due 2012 [Member] Senior Notes, 6.15, Due 2012 [Member] 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] Notes due 2013 at 0.875% Fixed 0.875 Notes, 500 million, Due 2013 [Member] Fixed 0.875 Notes, 500 million, Due 2013 [Member] Notes due 2014 at 1.375% Fixed 1.375 Notes, 1 Billion, Due 2014 [Member] Fixed 1.375 Notes, 1.0 Billion, Due 2014 [Member] Notes due 2015 at 3.95% (assumed with National acquisition) Senior Notes, 3.95, Due 2015 [Member] Senior Notes, 3.95, Due 2015 [Member] Notes due 2016 at 2.375% Fixed 2.375 Notes, 1 Billion, Due 2016 [Member] Fixed 2.375 Notes, 1.0 Billion, Due 2016 [Member] Notes due 2017 at 6.60% (assumed with National acquisition) Senior Notes, 6.60, Due 2017 [Member] Senior Notes, 6.60, Due 2017 [Member] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] 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] Line of credit, term (in years) Line of credit, term Line of credit, term Line of credit, borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Short-term Debt Short-term Debt [Abstract] Commercial paper outstanding Repayments of Commercial Paper Repayments of Commercial Paper Debt, weighted average interest rate (as a percent) Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Long-term Debt Long-term Debt, by Type Alternative [Abstract] Long-term Debt, Gross Long-term Debt, Gross Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value Add net unamortized premium (assumed with National acquisition) Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net Less current portion of long-term debt Total long-term debt Long-term debt, effective fixed-rate interest rate (in hundredths) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Long-term Debt, Fair Value Long-term Debt, Fair Value Repayments of Debt Repayments of Debt Interest and debt expense Interest and Debt Expense Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs [Axis] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs [Axis] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs [Axis] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs [Domain] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs [Domain] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs [Domain] Amortization of intangible assets [Member] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Intangible Assets Amortization [Member] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Intangible Assets Amortization [Member] Retention bonuses [Member] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Retention Accrual [Member] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Retention Accrual [Member] Announced employment reductions [Member] Busines Combination, Acquisition Costs, Severance and other benefits, Announce employment reductions [Member] Busines Combination, Acquisition Costs, Severance and other benefits, Announce employment reductions [Member] Stock-based compensation [Member] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Share-Based Compensation [Member] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Share-Based Compensation [Member] Transaction costs and other costs [Member] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Transaction [Member] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Transaction [Member] As recorded in Acquisition charges [Member] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, As recorded in Acquisition charges/divestiture (gain) [Member] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, As recorded in Acquisition charges/divestiture (gain) [Member] Distributor contract termination recorded in COR [Member] Business Combination, Distributor contract termination recorded in cost of revenue [Member] Business Combination, Distributor contract termination recorded in cost of revenue [Member] Amount to be paid later in the year [Member] Amount to be paid later in the year [Member] Amount to be paid later in the year [Member] Amount expected to be recognized during remainder of year [Member] Amount expected to be recognized during remainder of year [Member] Amount expected to be recognized during remainder of year [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Acquisition-related costs Business Acquisition, acquisition-related 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. Identified intangible assets subject to amortization, Weighted Average Useful Life (Years) Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life Expected number of jobs to be eliminated Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated Business acquisition, Portion of cost recognized related to announced employment reductions already paid Business acquisiton, Portion of Cost Recognized Related to Announced Employment Reductions Already Paid Business acquisiton, Portion of Cost Recognized Related to Announced Employment Reductions Already Paid Business acquisition, Portion of cost recognized related to announced employment reductions to be paid in remainder of current fiscal year Business acquisiton Portion of Cost Recognized Related to Announced Employment Reductions to be Paid in Remainder of Current fiscal Year Business acquisition, Portion of cost recognized related to announced employment reductions to be paid in remainder of current fiscal year. Business Acquistion, Number of distributors discontinued Business Acquistion, Number of distributors discontinued Business Acquistion, Number of distributors discontinued Standard product warranty description Standard Product Warranty Description Standard product warranty coverage (in years) Standard product warranty coverage Standard product warranty coverage Discontinued operation - indemnification obligation potential exposure Exposure from Indemnities Granted to Third Party - Management Estimation Exposure from Indemnities Granted to Third Party - Management Estimation Income Statement [Abstract] Cost of revenue (COR) Cost of Revenue Gross profit Gross Profit Research and development (R&D) Research and Development Expense Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) Selling, General and Administrative Expense Restructuring charges Other Restructuring Costs Acquisition charges Operating profit Other income (expense) net (OI&E) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Interest and debt expense Income before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income Earnings per common share: Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Average shares outstanding (millions): Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Cash dividends declared per share of common stock (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Valuation of debt and equity investments and certain liabilities Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Table Text Block] Investment policy Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Available-for-sale investments: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Reclassification of recognized transactions, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment for Sale of Securities Included in Net Income, Net of Tax Net actuarial gains (losses) of defined benefit plans: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Adjustment, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized (Gain) Loss Arising During Period, Net of Tax Reclassification of recognized transactions, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net (Gain) Loss Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax Prior service cost of defined benefit plans: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Adjustment, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Costs (Credit) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Change in fair value of derivative instrument, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Description of business and significant accounting policies and practices Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Components of net periodic employee benefit cost Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block] Goodwill and acquisition-related intangibles Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] 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. Change 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 and Sales 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). Redemptions Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset and Liabilities, Redemptions This category represents redemptions 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). Sales Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset and Liabilities, Sales This category represents 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). Ending balance Schedule of acquisition-related intangible assets Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Total acquisition-related costs associated with the National acquisition Business Acquisition, Integration, Restructuring and Other Related Costs [Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Segment Data Table [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Analog [Member] Reportable Segment [Member] Embedded Processing [Member] Reporting Segment Embedded Processing [Member] Reportable Segment- Embedded Processing Wireless [Member] Reporting Segment Wireless [Member] Reportable Segment Wireless Other [Member] All Other Segments [Member] Segment Data Table [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Revenue Segment Operating Profit (Loss) Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] 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 Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table] Earnings Per Share [Axis] Earnings Per Share [Axis] Earnings Per Share [Axis] Earnings Per Share [Domain] Earnings Per Share [Domain] Earnings Per Share [Domain] Basic EPS [Member] Earnings Per Share, Basic [Member] Diluted EPS [Member] Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Member] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Less income allocated to RSUs [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Accounting Policies [Line Items] Accounting Policies [Line Items] Accounting Policies [Line Items] Basic EPS: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] 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: Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract] Stock-based compensation plans (in shares) Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Diluted EPS: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Income allocated to common stock for diluted EPS calculation Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted 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 (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount 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. Income taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Investments and Unrealized Gains and Losses Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table 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). Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Restructuring [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Total costs expected to be recognized from announcement date to middle of next fiscal year [Member] Total costs expected to be recognized from announcement date to middle of next fiscal year [Member] Total costs expected to be recognized from announcement date to middle of next fiscal year [Member] Statement, Geographical [Axis] Statement, Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Hiji, Japan, and Houston, Texas [Member] Semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Hiji, Japan, and Houston, Texas [Member] Semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Hiji, Japan, and Houston, Texas [Member] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Previous Actions [Member] Previous Actions [Member] Previous Actions [Member] Restructuring Reserve, by Type of Restructuring [Axis] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Employee severance and benefits charges reserves [Member] 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. Business restructuring impairments and other charges [Member] Business Restructuring Impairments And 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 Accelerated depreciation of facility assets [Member] Accelerated Depreciation of Facility Assets [Member] Accelerated Depreciation of Facility Assets [Member] Other exit costs [Member] Facility Closing [Member] Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring and related activities, Number of facilities closing Restructuring and Related Activities, Number of facilities closing Restructuring and Related Activities, Number of facilities closing Additional restructuring and related charges Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Number of jobs eliminated (in jobs) Restructuring Activities Jobs Eliminated Represents the number of jobs eliminated . Changes in Accrued Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Beginning accrual Restructuring Reserve Restructuring charges Restructuring Reserve, Period Expense Non-cash items Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash Payments Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash Remaining accrual National Semiconductor acquisition-related costs Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Postretirement benefit plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Debt and lines of credit Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Entities [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] 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, shares (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares