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Cash and Investments, Equity Method Investments (Detail)

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Cash and Investments, Equity Method Investments (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2013
Sep. 29, 2012
Dec. 29, 2012
Sep. 28, 2013
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
Sep. 28, 2013
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
Sep. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
Dec. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
Sep. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Sep. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Sep. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]
Sep. 28, 2013
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]
Sep. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]
Sep. 28, 2013
Clearwire, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                            
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments                           $ 328
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal                           328
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 985   992 656 656   642              
Amount Provided To Counterparty As Part Of Modification Of Our Joint Venture Relationship                     365      
Return of equity method investments 35 137     35 137                
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Known Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount       656 656                  
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       80 280     120 620          
Due to Related Parties       $ 90 $ 90   $ 90