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Acquisition (Allocation Of Total Consideration To The Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Based On The Estimated Fair Value Of SeaMicro) (Details)

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Acquisition (Allocation Of Total Consideration To The Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Based On The Estimated Fair Value Of SeaMicro) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 23, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Cash   $ 293  
Vested portion of the replacement   19  
Total purchase consideration   312  
Tangible assets acquired   24  
Total assets acquired   126  
Liabilities assumed   8  
Deferred tax liabilities   36 36
Total liabilities assumed   44  
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease) 230    
Developed Technology [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Identified intangible assets, amortizable   86  
In-Process Research And Development [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Identified intangible assets, not amortizable   11  
Customer Relationships [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Identified intangible assets, amortizable   4  
Trade Name [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Identified intangible assets, amortizable   1  
Computing Solutions [Member]
     
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease) $ 230