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Borrowings, Long-term Debt (Details)

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Borrowings, Long-term Debt (Details)
AUD in Millions, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Apr. 02, 2016
USD ($)
Apr. 02, 2016
AUD
Dec. 26, 2015
USD ($)
Mar. 28, 2015
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term debt $ 24,449   $ 22,707  
Less: current portion of long-term debt (2,606)   (2,602)  
Less: debt issuance costs (68)   (69)  
Total long-term debt 21,775   20,036  
Derivative, Notional Amount 30,270   26,655 $ 27,192
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Derivative, Notional Amount 6,776   5,509 $ 5,094
2016 Altera acquired Senior notes [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt Instrument, Face Amount 1,500      
2016 Altera acquired Senior notes [Member] | Altera Corporation [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 1,500      
2016 Altera acquired Senior notes due May 2017 at 1.75% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date May 15, 2017      
Stated Interest Rate 1.75% 1.75%    
Long-term debt $ 501   0  
2016 Altera acquired Senior notes due November 2018 at 2.50% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date Nov. 15, 2018      
Stated Interest Rate 2.50% 2.50%    
Long-term debt $ 606   0  
2016 Altera acquired Senior notes due November 2023 at 4.10% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date Nov. 15, 2023      
Stated Interest Rate 4.10% 4.10%    
Long-term debt $ 426   0  
2015 Senior notes due December 2045 at 4.70% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 915      
Maturity Date Dec. 14, 2045      
Stated Interest Rate 4.70% 4.70%    
Long-term debt $ 939   908  
2015 AUD-denominated Senior notes [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | AUD   AUD 800    
2015 AUD-denominated Senior notes [Member] | Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 577      
2015 AUD-denominated Senior notes due December 2019 at 3.25% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date Dec. 01, 2019      
Stated Interest Rate 3.25% 3.25%    
Long-term debt $ 191   181  
2015 AUD-denominated Senior notes due December 2022 at 4.00% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date Dec. 01, 2022      
Stated Interest Rate 4.00% 4.00%    
Long-term debt $ 421   397  
2015 Senior notes due August 2045 at 4.90% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 1,000      
Maturity Date Aug. 11, 2045      
Stated Interest Rate 4.90% 4.90%    
Long-term debt $ 1,028   1,009  
July 2015 Senior Notes [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 7,000      
2015 Senior notes due July 2020 at 2.45% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date Jul. 29, 2020      
Stated Interest Rate 2.45% 2.45%    
Long-term debt $ 1,749   1,748  
2015 Senior notes due July 2022 at 3.10% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date Jul. 29, 2022      
Stated Interest Rate 3.10% 3.10%    
Long-term debt $ 1,030   996  
2015 Senior notes due July 2025 at 3.70% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date Jul. 29, 2025      
Stated Interest Rate 3.70% 3.70%    
Long-term debt $ 2,269   2,247  
2015 Senior notes due July 2045 at 4.90% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date Jul. 29, 2045      
Stated Interest Rate 4.90% 4.90%    
Long-term debt $ 1,999   1,998  
2012 Senior notes [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 6,200      
2012 Senior notes due December 2017 at 1.35% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date Dec. 15, 2017      
Stated Interest Rate 1.35% 1.35%    
Long-term debt $ 2,999   2,999  
2012 Senior notes due December 2022 at 2.70% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date Dec. 15, 2022      
Stated Interest Rate 2.70% 2.70%    
Long-term debt $ 1,548   1,492  
2012 Senior notes due December 2032 at 4.00% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date Dec. 15, 2032      
Stated Interest Rate 4.00% 4.00%    
Long-term debt $ 744   744  
2012 Senior notes due December 2042 at 4.25% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date Dec. 15, 2042      
Stated Interest Rate 4.25% 4.25%    
Long-term debt $ 925   924  
2011 Senior notes [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 5,000      
2011 Senior notes due October 2016 at 1.95% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date Oct. 01, 2016      
Stated Interest Rate 1.95% 1.95%    
Long-term debt $ 1,500   1,499  
2011 Senior notes due October 2021 at 3.30% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date Oct. 01, 2021      
Stated Interest Rate 3.30% 3.30%    
Long-term debt $ 1,998   1,997  
2011 Senior notes due October 2041 at 4.80% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maturity Date Oct. 01, 2041      
Stated Interest Rate 4.80% 4.80%    
Long-term debt $ 1,491   1,490  
2009 Junior subordinated convertible debentures due August 2039 At 3.25% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 2,000      
Maturity Date Aug. 01, 2039      
Stated Interest Rate 3.25% 3.25%    
Long-term debt $ 1,106   1,103  
Less: current portion of long-term debt (1,106)   (1,103)  
2005 Junior subordinated convertible debentures due December 2035 at 2.95% [Member]        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 1,600      
Maturity Date Dec. 15, 2035      
Stated Interest Rate 2.95% 2.95%    
Long-term debt $ 979   $ 975