Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)

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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 25, 2010
Dec. 26, 2009
Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance $ 245 $ 56 $ 93
Deferred tax assets related to excess stock option deduction 202 213  
Deferred tax assets related to deductible discount 10 10  
Interest rate 6.00% 6.00% 6.00%
Description on limitations on use of U.S federal net operating loss carryforwards    
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries 414    
Additional income taxes net of foreign tax credit adjustments 141    
Income tax holidays, expiration date 2014    
Impact of income tax holidays in net income 9 7  
Impact of income tax holiday in net income, per share amount $ 0.01    
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rates 4 8 11
Accrued interest 2 10 16
Accrued penalties   1 5
Increase (decrease) in interest expense 2 6  
Net interest expense     2
Increase (decrease) in penalty expense 1 4 24
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits within 12 months 4    
ATI Acquisition [Member]
     
Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Net operating loss carryforwards $ 81    
6.00% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2015 [Member]
     
Income Taxes [Line Items]      
Interest rate 6.00%    
Convertible Senior Notes, maturity date 2015