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Cash and Investments, Equity Method Investments (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||||
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Jun. 29, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Dec. 29, 2012
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Jun. 29, 2013
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
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Jun. 29, 2013
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
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Dec. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]
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Jun. 29, 2013
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]
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| Equity Method Investments Textual Details [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
| Proceeds From Sale Of Certain Assets Of Joint Ventures To Counterparty | $ 605 | $ 0 | $ 605 | |||||||||
| Ownership Percentage | 49.00% | 49.00% | ||||||||||
| Carrying Value | 931 | 992 | 611 | 611 | 642 | |||||||
| Amount Provided To Counterparty As Part Of Modification Of Our Joint Venture Relationship | 365 | |||||||||||
| Return of equity method investments | 31 | 137 | 31 | 137 | ||||||||
| Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Known Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount | 611 | 611 | ||||||||||
| Percentage of purchase commitment of production output and production-related services | 49.00% | 49.00% | ||||||||||
| Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | ||||||||||||
| Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party | 100 | 200 | 260 | 500 | ||||||||
| Due to Related Parties | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 90 | |||||||||