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Income Taxes (Details) (Narratives)

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Income Taxes (Details) (Narratives) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2013
Sep. 29, 2012
Sep. 28, 2013
Sep. 29, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]        
Provision (benefit) for income taxes $ 3 $ 0 $ 8 $ (38)
Increase in gross unrecognized tax benefits 2      
Gross unrecognized tax benefits 56   56  
Unrecognized tax benefits, liabilities 3   3  
Foreign Taxes in Profitable Locations
       
Income Taxes [Line Items]        
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 2 2 7 10
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
       
Income Taxes [Line Items]        
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 1 (1) 3 (2)
Tax Benefits for Canadian Coop Tax Credits
       
Income Taxes [Line Items]        
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   (1) (2) (1)
Tax Benefit Relating to SeaMicro Acquisition
       
Income Taxes [Line Items]        
Provision (benefit) for income taxes       (36)
Tax Holidays in Foreign Jurisdictions
       
Income Taxes [Line Items]        
Provision (benefit) for income taxes       $ (9)