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Tabular disclosure may include type of restructuring including the description of the restructuring costs, such as the expected cost; the costs incurred during the period; the cumulative costs incurred as of the balance sheet date; the income statement caption within which the restructuring charges recognized for the period are included; and changes to an entity's restructuring reserve that occurred during the period associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings for each major type of cost. 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Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including perscription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to the plan obligations. Payments are made from plan assets, resulting in a decrease to plan assets, and from company assets. 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Employer contributions (payments for non-qualified plans) Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer To Fund Non Qualified Plans The amount of contributions made by the employer to fund non-qualified plans. Benefits paid Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid Medicare subsidy Defined Benefit Plan, Gross Prescription Drug Receipts Received and Applied Toward Plan Assets Defined Benefit Plan, Gross Prescription Drug Receipts Received and Applied Toward Plan Assets Settlements Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets Effects of exchange rate changes Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets Other Defined Benefit Plan, Other Changes in Assets Changes in the defined benefit assets, not otherwise separately disclosed in the financial statements. 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Percent of the underlying common stock's market price participants pay for options (in hundredths) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Offering Date Employee stock purchase plan option term (in months) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Option Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Option Term Non-qualified stock options award vesting rights Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage Look back period to determine option life used in Black Scholes Merton pricing model Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Look Back Period To Determine Option Life The minimum amount an option can be priced, expressed as a percentage of the underlying common stock's fair market value on date of granting of options. Weighted-average grant-date fair value, Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Total fair value of shares vested from RSU lapses Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Future compensation cost not yet recognized in the Statements of Income Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Future compensation costs to be recognized in 2015 Share Based Compensation Unrecognized Compensation Costs On Nonvested Awards Amount To Be Recognized In Year One As of the latest balance-sheet date presented, the compensation cost related to outstanding, nonvested share-based compensation awards not yet recognized that will be charged against earnings in Year One following the balance sheet date. Future compensation costs to be recognized in 2016 Share Based Compensation Unrecognized Compensation Costs On Nonvested Awards Amount To Be Recognized In Year Two As of the latest balance-sheet date presented, the compensation cost related to outstanding, nonvested share-based compensation awards not yet recognized that will be charged against earnings in Year Two following the balance sheet date. Future compensation costs to be recognized in 2017 Share Based Compensation Unrecognized Compensation Costs On Nonvested Awards Amount To Be Recognized In Year Three As of the latest balance-sheet date presented, the compensation cost related to outstanding, nonvested share-based compensation awards not yet recognized that will be charged against earnings in Year Three following the balance sheet date. Future compensation costs to be recognized in 2018 Share Based Compensation Unrecognized Compensation Costs On Nonvested Awards Amount To Be Recognized In Year Four As of the latest balance-sheet date presented, the compensation cost related to outstanding, nonvested share-based compensation awards not yet recognized that will be charged against earnings in Year Four following the balance sheet date. 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Remaining stock repurchase authorizations Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Supplemental Financial Information [Abstract] Supplemental Financial Information [Abstract] Supplemental financial information Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill and acquisition-related intangibles Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Restructuring Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [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. 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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 – 1,740,815,939 Common Stock, Value, Issued Paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury common stock at cost. Shares: 2014 – 694,189,127; 2013 – 658,012,970 Treasury Stock, Value Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes (AOCI) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total stockholders’ equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Schedule of earnings per share, basic and diluted Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to Net income: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation Depreciation Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization of capitalized software Amortization Of Capitalized Software The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of capitalized computer software in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation Gains on sales of assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Gain on transfer of Japan substitutional pension 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 Changes in funded status of retirement plans Increase (Decrease) in Pension and Postretirement Obligations 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] Capital expenditures Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from asset sales Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets Purchases of short-term investments Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments Proceeds from short-term investments Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Short-term Investments Other Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities 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 Long-term Debt Repayment of debt and commercial paper borrowings Repayments of Debt Dividends paid Payments of Dividends Stock repurchases Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock 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 Other Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities 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 at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Financial instruments and risk concentration Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of quarterly financial data Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Measurement Basis [Axis] Measurement Basis [Axis] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Fair Value Measurement [Domain] Portion at Fair Value Measurement Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] Estimate of Fair Value Measurement Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement Portion at Other than Fair Value Measurement [Member] Investments by Category [Axis] Investments by Category [Axis] Marketable Securities and Investments Held at Cost [Domain] Marketable Securities and Investments Held at Cost [Domain] Available-for-sale Securities Available-for-sale Securities [Member] Trading Securities Trading Securities [Member] Asset Class [Axis] Asset Class [Axis] Asset Class [Domain] Asset Class [Domain] Money market funds Money Market Funds [Member] Corporate obligations Corporate Debt Securities [Member] U.S. Government agency and Treasury securities US Treasury and Government [Member] Mutual funds Equity Funds [Member] Equity-method investments Equity Method Investments [Member] Cost-method investments Cost-method Investments [Member] Cash on hand Cash [Member] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Short-Term Investments Long-Term Investments Proceeds from sales, redemptions and maturities of short-term available-for-sale securities Aggregate maturities of investments in money market funds and other debt securities classified as available for sale [Abstract] Aggregate maturities of investments in money market funds and other debt securities classified as available for sale [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- One year or less Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value One to two years Available-for-sale Securities Debt Maturities After One Through Two Years Fair Value This item represents the fair value of debt securities which are expected to mature after one year and through two years from the balance sheet date and which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Other-than-temporary declines and impairments in investments recognized in other income and expense Marketable Securities, Realized Loss, Other than Temporary Impairments, Amount Investments Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] Aggregate maturities of investments in debt securities classified as available-for-sale Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block] Assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Income taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] United States UNITED STATES Asia Asia [Member] Europe Europe [Member] Japan JAPAN Rest of world Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Three [Member] Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Three [Member] China (including Hong Kong) CHINA Segments [Domain] Analog Reporting Segment Analog [Member] Reportable Segment- Analog Embedded Processing Reporting Segment Embedded Processing [Member] Reportable Segment- Embedded Processing Other Other Segments [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Revenue Revenue, Net Operating profit Operating Income (Loss) Property, plant and equipment, net Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] Fixed income securities and cash equivalents Fixed income securities and cash and cash equivalents [Member] Fixed income securities and cash and cash equivalents [Member] Equity securities Equity Securities [Member] Other Other Security Investments [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair value of plan assets Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of long-term debt Instruments Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Deferred income tax assets: Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract] Deferred loss and tax credit carryforwards Deferred Tax Assets, Other Loss Carryforwards Accrued expenses Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities Stock-based compensation Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost Inventories and related reserves Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory Retirement costs for defined benefit and retiree health care Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits Other Deferred Tax Assets, Other Deferred income tax assets, gross Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Deferred income tax assets, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Deferred income tax liabilities: Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net [Abstract] Acquisition-related intangibles and fair-value adjustments Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets International earnings Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings Property, plant and equipment Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment Other Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Deferred income tax liabilities, net Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Basis of presentation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Advertising costs Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Restructuring charges Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Other assessed taxes Other Assessed Taxes Policy [Text Block] Describes an entity's accounting policy for assessed taxes other than income taxes. This may include information about the taxes included and the calculation basis for these various taxes. Earnings per share (EPS) Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Investments Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventories Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property, plant and equipment; acquisition-related intangibles and other capitalized costs Property, plant and equipment; acquisition-related intangibles and other capitalized costs [Policy Text Block] Property, plant and equipment; acquisition-related intangibles and other capitalized costs Impairments of long-lived assets Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign currency Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivatives and hedging Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Stock-based compensation Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair value Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Indemnification guarantees and Warranty costs/product liabilities Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block] Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income Roll Forward Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income Roll Forward A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. AOCI balance, net actuarial loss portion (net of taxes), beginning of period Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Gains (Losses), after Tax Adjustments, net actuarial loss Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax Recognized within Net income, net actuarial loss Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax Tax effect, net actuarial loss Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Tax Portion Attributable To Actuarial Net Loss Tax effects of the net changes to accumulated comprehensive income during the period related to benefit plans that is attributable to actuarial net loss. Total change to AOCI, net actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income Net Gain Loss After Tax The aggregate net actuarial losses or gains recognized in other comprehensive income, including amounts arising during the period and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income as a result of being recognized as components of net actuarial losses for the period. AOCI balance, net actuarial loss portion (net of taxes), period end Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Other comprehensive Income Prior Service Cost (Credit) Portion [Roll Forward] Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Other comprehensive Income Prior Service Costs Portion [Roll Forward] A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. AOCI balance, net prior service cost (credit) (net of taxes), beginning of period Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), after Tax Adjustments, prior service cost (credit) Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, before Tax Recognized within Net income, prior service cost (credit) Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax Tax effect, prior service cost (credit) Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Tax Portion Attributable To Prior Service Costs Tax effects of the net changes to accumulated comprehensive income during the period related to benefit plans that is attributable to prior service cost. Total change to AOCI, prior service cost Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income Prior Service Cost After Tax The aggregate prior service cost recognized in other comprehensive income, including amounts arising during the period and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income as a result of being recognized as components of prior service costs for the period. AOCI balance, net prior service cost (credit) (net of taxes), period end Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table] Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Table] Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Share-based Payments [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Beginning balance, Directors deferred compensation account (in shares) New shares deferred (in shares) Deferred Compensation Arrangement, Shares added to Deferred Compensation Liability for Compensation Deferred During Period Deferred Compensation Arrangement, Shares added to Deferred Compensation Liability for Compensation Deferred During Period Issued (in shares) Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued Ending balance, Directors deferred compensation account (in shares) Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Profit sharing plans [Abstract] Profit sharing plans [Abstract] Minimum percentage amount of operating margin the company must attain for full calendar year for any profit sharing per individual to be paid (in hundredths) Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Company Minimum Operating Margin Percentage Threshold For Payout Of Any Percentage The minimum operating margin threshold the company must attain for the entire year for any profit sharing to be paid out to eligible employees, as of the balance sheet date. Amount of gross compensation eligible for profit sharing deferral per individual in calendar year when minimum operating margin is attained by company (in hundredths) Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Company Percentage Payout Amount When Minimum Operating Margin Percentage Threshold Attained Amount of profit sharing paid as a percentage of eligible payroll per individual in calendar year when minimum operating margin of 10% is attained by company. Maximum amount of gross compensation eligible for profit sharing per individual in calendar year when 35% operating margin is attained by company (in hundredths) Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Company Maximum Percentage Payout Amount When Maximum Operating Margin Percentage Threshold Attained Maximum amount of gross compensation eligible for profit sharing per individual in calendar year where 35% operating margin is attained by company. Percentage of operating margin the company must attain for full calendar year for maximum amount of profit sharing per individual to be paid (in hundredths) Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Company Minimum Operating Margin Percentage Threshold For Payout Of Maximum Percentage Amount Percentage of operating margin the company must attain for full calendar year for maximum amount of profit sharing per individual to be paid. Profit sharing expense Other Labor-related Expenses Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Contribution Plan Name [Axis] Defined Contribution Plan Name [Axis] Defined Contribution Plan Name [Domain] Defined Contribution Plan Name [Domain] Defined contribution plan, also still accruing defined benefits Before November Nineteen Ninety Seven, Elected To Continue To Accrue A Benefit In Qualified Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] Before November Nineteen Ninety Seven Elected To Continue To Accrue A Benefit In Qualified Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] Enhanced defined contribution plan November Nineteen Ninety Seven through December Thirty First Two Thousand Three, Defined Benefit [Member] November Nineteen Ninety Seven through December Thirty First Two Thousand Three, Defined Benefit [Member] [Member] Defined contribution plan After December Thirty First Two Thousand Three Defined Benefit [Member] After December Thirty First Two Thousand Three Defined Benefit [Member] Pension Plan, Related to Obligation or Plan Assets [Axis] Pension Plan, Related to Obligation or Plan Assets [Axis] Pension Plan, Related to Obligation or Plan Assets [Axis] Pension Plan, Related to Obligation or Plan Assets [Domain] Pension Plan, Related to Obligation or Plan Assets [Domain] [Domain] for Pension Plan, Related to Obligation or Plan Assets [Axis] Difference Between Fair Values of the Obligations Settled and Assets Transferred Difference Between Fair Values of the Obligations Settled and Assets Transferred [Member] Difference Between Fair Values of the Obligations Settled and Assets Transferred [Member] Obligation and Assets Transferred to Japan Subsitutional Pension Obligation and Assets Transferred to Japan Subsitutional Pension [Member] Obligation and Assets Transferred to Japan Subsitutional Pension [Member] Offset By Settlement Loss Related to Recognition of Previously Unrecognized Actuarial Losses Included In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Offset By Settlement Loss Related to Recognition of Previously Unrecognized Actuarial Losses Included In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Offset By Settlement Loss Related to Recognition of Previously Unrecognized Actuarial Losses Included In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Description of employer contributions to the U.S. retirement plans Description of Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Defined contribution plan, employer matching contribution (percent) Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match Defined contribution plan, employer fixed contribution (percent) Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay Number of company shares held by the U.S. defined contribution plans at year-end (in shares) Defined Contribution Plan Number Of Shares Held In Plan This element represents the number of corporate shares held by the US defined contributions plans at year end. Value of the company shares held by the U.S. defined contribution plans at year-end Defined Contribution Plan Value Of Shares Held In Us Plan This element represents the value of the corporate shares held by the US defined contribution plans at year-end. Dividends paid on the company shares held by the U.S. defined contribution plans at year-end Defined Contribution Plan Dividends Paid On Shares Held In Plan This element represents the dividends paid on the corporate shares held by the US defined contribution plans at year-end. Aggregate expense for the U.S. defined contribution plans Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized Defined benefit pension plan formula, highest consecutive years of compensation (in years) Defined benefit pension plan formula, highest consecutive years of compensation The formula for determining pension benefits is based upon the highest compensation during a period of consecutive years. Value of the company shares held by the non-U.S. retirement plans at year-end Defined Contribution Plan Fair Value Of Shares Held In Non Us Plan This element represents the value of the corporate shares held by the non-US retirement plans at year-end. Length of time certain gains and losses are considered when determining the market-related value of assets related to the U.S. Qualified pension and retiree health care plans (in years) Length Of Time Certain Gains And Losses Are Considered When Determining Market-Related Value Of Assets Related To United States Pension And Retiree Health Care Plans The length of time certain gains and losses are considered when determining the market-related value of assets related to the U.S. Qualified pension and retiree health care plans. Expected contribution to retirement benefit plans in next fiscal year Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year Accumulated benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation Future amortization of net actuarial loss Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss) Future amortization of unrecognized prior service cost (credit) Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Defined benefit plan assets directly invested in TI common stock Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Shares of Equity Securities Issued by Employer and Related Parties Included in Plan Assets Liability to participants of the deferred compensation plan Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent Deferred compensation plan assets Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Effect of a one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract] Effect of a one percentage point increase on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (in hundredths) Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation Effect of a one percentage point decrease on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (in hundredths) Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation Effect of a one percentage point increase on service and interest cost components (in hundredths) Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Increase on Service and Interest Cost Components Effect of a one percentage point increase on service and interest cost components (in hundredths) Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One Percentage Point Decrease on Service and Interest Cost Components Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Basic EPS: Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Income allocated to RSUs Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Basic 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) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic earnings per common share Earnings Per Share, Basic Adjustment for dilutive shares: Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract] Stock-based compensation plans (in shares) Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Diluted EPS: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Income allocated to RSUs Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Diluted 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) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted earnings per common share Earnings Per Share, Diluted Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, Amount (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Paid-in Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Common Stock Treasury Stock [Member] AOCI Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Dividends declared and paid Dividends, Common Stock Common stock issued for stock-based awards Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Stock repurchases Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Stock-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Tax impact from exercise of options Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes Dividend equivalents paid on restricted stock units Dividends, Share-based Compensation, Cash Other Stockholders' Equity, Other Balance Tax benefit realized from stock options exercised Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Severance and benefits cost Severance Costs Other exit costs Other Restructuring Costs Accelerated depreciation Restructuring and Related Cost, Accelerated Depreciation Restructuring charges Gains on sales of assets Gain on technology transfer Other Other Nonrecurring (Income) Expense Restructuring charges/other Restructuring charges Other A combination of Restructuring charges with one-time unusual benefits and charges that impact profit from operations but are not included in cost of revenue or operating expenses. Restructuring charges are comprised of costs associated with restructuring activities not otherwise specified in the taxonomy pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding a discontinued operation as defined by generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset and severance costs associated with established compensation plans. Prepaid taxes on intercompany inventory profits Prepaid Taxes on Intercompany Inventory Profits Amount of taxes paid in advance on intercompany inventory profits. Other prepaid expenses and current assets Other Prepaid Expense And Other Assets, Current Both the amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for other costs that provide economic benefits within a future period of one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer), and the aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of other current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet that are expected to be realized of consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Total Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Table] Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] National Semiconductor National Semiconductor [Member] National Semiconductor [Member] Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis] Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis] Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain] Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain] Amortization of intangible assets Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Intangible Assets Amortization [Member] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Intangible Assets Amortization [Member] Stock-based compensation Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Share-Based Compensation [Member] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Share-Based Compensation [Member] Retention bonuses Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Retention Accrual [Member] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Retention Accrual [Member] Severance and other benefits Busines Combination, Acquisition Costs, Severance and other benefits, Employment reductions announced at closing [Member] Busines Combination, Acquisition Costs, Severance and other benefits, Employment reductions announced at closing [Member] Transaction and other costs Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Transaction and other [Member] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, Transaction and other [Member] As recorded in Acquisition charges Business Combination Acquisition Costs As Recorded In Acquisition Charges or Divestiture (Gain) [Member] Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, As recorded in Acquisition charges/divestiture (gain) [Member] As recorded in COR Business Combination, Acquisition Costs, As Recorded in Cost Of Revenue [Member] Business Combination, As Recorded in Cost Of Revenue [Member] Acquisition Costs, Severance and other benefits Busines Combination, Acquisition Costs, Severance and other benefits [Member] Busines Combination, Acquisition Costs, Severance and other benefits [Member] Acquisition Costs, Severance and other benefits, Change of control Busines Combination, Acquisition Costs, Severance and other benefits, Change of control [Member] Busines Combination, Severance and other benefits, Change of control [Member] Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items] Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items] Acquisition charges Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Acquisition-related charges 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. Additionally these costs include amortization of the fair-value write-up of inventory and the depreciation of the fair-value write-up of property, plant and equipment. Number of jobs eliminated (in jobs) Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated Payments against cumulative charges related to National Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Fair value assumptions method used for non-qualified stock options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Method Used Weighted average grant date fair value, per share (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Expected volatility (in percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected lives Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Risk-free interest rates (in percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Expected dividend yields (in percent) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate 2015 payment Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months 2015 Medicare subsidy Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipts, Next Twelve Months 2016 payment Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two 2016 Medicare subsidy Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipts, Year Two 2017 payment Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three 2017 Medicare subsidy Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipts, Year Three 2018 payment Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four 2018 Medicare subsidy Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipts, Year Four 2019 payment Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five 2019 Medicare subsidy Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipts, Year Five 2020 - 2024 payment Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter 2020 - 2024 Medicare subsidy Prescription Drug Subsidy Receipts, after Year Five Acquisition charges Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Description of business, including segment and geographic area information Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Number of outstanding shares, vested and expected to vest (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number Weighted-average remaining contractual life, vested and expected to vest (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted-average exercise price per share, vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Intrinsic value, vested and expected to vest (millions of dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted-average remaining contractual life, options exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted-average exercise price per share, options exercisable (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Intrinsic value, options exercisable (millions of dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Expected forfeitures, effects of which are included (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Expected Forfeitures in Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Expected Forfeitures in Period Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding, excluding the effects of expected forfeitures Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Schedule of revenue and operating profit, by segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of revenue, by geographic area Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block] Schedule property, plant and equipment, net, by geographic area Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Accumulated impairment of goodwill Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Severance and benefits cost Other Charges 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. 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Impact of changes to uncertain tax positions Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount Non-deductible expenses Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount Other Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount Provision for income taxes Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Land Land [Member] Buildings and improvements Building and Building Improvements [Member] Machinery and equipment Machinery and Equipment [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, plant and equipment at cost, depreciable lives Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Axis] Exercise Price Range [Axis] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] Range Of Exercise Prices $14.47 to $20.00 Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Range Of Exercise Price2 Member This element represents exercise price range of $10.01 to $20.00 for shares authorized and outstanding at the end of period. 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Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Severance and related expenses Accrued Serverance and Related Expenses, Current Accrued Severance and Related Expenses, Current Other Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Total Stock Options, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Options outstanding, Beginning balance (in shares) Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Forfeited and expired (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period Exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Options outstanding, Ending balance (in shares) Stock Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Weighted-average exercise price, Outstanding, Beginning of period (in dollars per share) Weighted-average exercise price, Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted-average exercise price, Expired and forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted-average exercise price, Outstanding, End of period (in dollars per share) Restricted Stock Units, Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Awards outstanding other than options, Beginning balance (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested RSUs (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Expired and forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Awards outstanding other than options, Ending balance (in shares) Restricted Stock Units, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward] Weighted-average grant date fair value, Beginning of period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted-average grant date fair value, Vested RSUs (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted-average grant date fair value, Expired and forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted-average grant date fair value, Ending of period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Schedule of Changes in Treasury Stock [Table] Schedule of Changes in Treasury Stock [Table] Schedule of Changes in Treasury Stock [Table] Schedule of Changes in Treasury Stock [Line Items] Schedule of Changes in Treasury Stock [Line Items] [Line Items] for Schedule of Changes in Treasury Stock [Table] Repurchases Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Previously unissued common shares (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues Stock applied to taxes Stock applied to taxes Stock applied to taxes Total issued (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Stock applied to exercises or taxes Stock applied to exercises or taxes Stock applied to exercises or taxes Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity through March 2019 Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Commercial paper Commercial Paper Long-term debt, gross Payments of debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt Repayments of long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Interest paid Interest Paid Net actuarial loss Prior service credit Cash flow hedge derivative Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Total Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Redemptions and sales Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements Unrealized gain (loss) Defined Benefit Plan Unrealized Gain (Loss) Plan Assets This element represents the unrealized gains/losses during the period. Dividends declared and paid (in dollars per share) Schedule of expense related to defined benefit and retiree health care benefit plans Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in the benefit obligations and plan assets for the defined benefit and retiree health care benefit plans Schedule of Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of amounts recognized in balance sheet Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Schedule of amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of allocation of plan assets Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of effect of significant unobservable inputs, changes in plan assets Schedule of Effect of Significant Unobservable Inputs, Changes in Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of assumptions used Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block] Schedule of expected benefit payments Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block] Schedule of effect of one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates Schedule of Effect of One-Percentage-Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Table Text Block] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) [Member] Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) [Member] Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] Net actuarial gains (losses) of defined benefit plans Prior service cost of defined benefit plans Net income Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Level 2 Liability Class [Axis] Liability Class [Axis] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Deferred compensation Deferred Compensation, Excluding Share-based Payments and Retirement Benefits [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Total assets fair value Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring Total liabilities fair value Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring 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 costs Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost Net Of Charges The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period. Periodic benefit costs include the following components: service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain or loss, prior service cost or credit. Settlement losses Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements Curtailment gain Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments Special termination benefit gains Defined Benefit Plan, Cost of Providing Special or Contractual Termination Benefits Recognized During Period Total, including other postretirement losses (gains) Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Fair value of benefit obligation Profit sharing plans Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits by Title of Individual and Type of Deferred Compensation [Table Text Block] Income before income taxes - U.S. Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic Income before income taxes - Non-U.S. Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign Income before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Gross profit U.S. Federal - Current Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) Non-U.S. - Current Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) U.S. State - Current Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Total current income tax expense (benefit) Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) U.S. Federal - Deferred Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Non-U.S. - Deferred Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) U.S. State - Deferred Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total deferred income tax expense (benefit) Total U.S. Federal income taxes Total Federal Tax Expense Benefit The total income tax expense for the period including both the amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted federal tax law to the domestic taxable income (loss) and the net change during the period in the entity's domestic deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the federally enacted tax law. Total Non-U.S. income taxes Total Foreign Tax Expense Benefit The total income tax expense for the period including both the amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted tax law of countries other than the country of domicile and the net change during the period in the entity's state and local deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the enacted tax laws of countries other than the country of domicile. Total U.S. State income taxes Total State And Local Tax Expense Benefit The total income tax expense for the period including both the amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted state and local tax law to the applicable taxable income (loss) and the net change during the period in the entity's state and local deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of the state and local enacted tax law. 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