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Equity Method Investments (Details)

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Equity Method Investments (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jul. 02, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jul. 02, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Equity Method Investments Textual Details [Abstract]          
Carrying Value $ 922   $ 922   $ 1,669
Return of equity method investments     137 113  
Cost Method Investments Textual Details [Abstract]          
Cost-method Investments, Aggregate Carrying Amount 1,144   1,144   1,129
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
         
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]          
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction 260 250 500 470  
Due to Related Parties         125
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
         
Related Party Transactions [Line Items]          
Due to Related Parties 90   90    
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
         
Equity Method Investments Textual Details [Abstract]          
Ownership Percentage 49.00%   49.00%    
Carrying Value 587   587    
Return of equity method investments     137 113  
Percentage of purchase commitment of production output and production-related services 49.00%   49.00%    
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Known Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount 587   587    
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
         
Equity Method Investments Textual Details [Abstract]          
Carrying Value         1,300
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]
         
Equity Method Investments Textual Details [Abstract]          
Proceeds From Sale Of Certain Assets Of Joint Ventures To Counterparty 605   605 0  
Amount Provided To Counterparty As Part Of Modification Of Our Joint Venture Relationship $ 365