Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Equity Method Investments (Details)

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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
Sep. 29, 2012
Oct. 01, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Oct. 01, 2011
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Sep. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Oct. 01, 2011
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Sep. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
Sep. 29, 2012
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
Oct. 01, 2011
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
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]
Oct. 01, 2011
IM Flash Technologies, LLC and IM Flash Singapore, LLP [Member]
Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]
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