Equity Method Investments (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Sep. 29, 2012
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Oct. 01, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
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Oct. 01, 2011
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
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Sep. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
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Oct. 01, 2011
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
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Sep. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
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Sep. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
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Oct. 01, 2011
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
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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Sep. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]
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Oct. 01, 2011
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]
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Equity Method Investments Textual Details [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||
Ownership Percentage | 49.00% | ||||||||||||||
Carrying Value | $ 1,010 | $ 1,669 | $ 633 | $ 1,300 | |||||||||||
Return of equity method investments | 137 | 172 | 137 | 172 | |||||||||||
Percentage of purchase commitment of production output and production-related services | 49.00% | ||||||||||||||
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Known Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount | 633 | ||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||
Related Party Transactions [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party | 120 | 255 | 620 | 725 | |||||||||||
Due to Related Parties | 125 | 100 | |||||||||||||
Cost Method Investments Textual Details [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||
Cost-method Investments, Aggregate Carrying Amount | $ 1,128 | $ 1,129 |