Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (Details)

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GLOBALFOUNDRIES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2014
Sep. 28, 2013
Sep. 27, 2014
Sep. 28, 2013
Dec. 28, 2013
Mar. 29, 2014
Third Amendment to the WSA
Jun. 29, 2013
Third Amendment to the WSA
Dec. 29, 2012
Third Amendment to the WSA
Dec. 29, 2012
Third Amendment to the WSA
Sep. 27, 2014
Fourth Amendment to WSA
Dec. 27, 2014
Estimate
Globalfoundries
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                      
Date of amendment to the WSA                 Dec. 06, 2012 Mar. 30, 2014  
Cash consideration for limited waiver of exclusivity to GF                 $ 320    
Cash consideration for limited waiver of exclusivity to GF, paid           200 40 80      
Lower of cost or market charge                 273    
Purchases from GF related to wafer manufacturing and research and development activities 290 221 843 746              
Prepayments to GF 128   128   0            
Purchase obligations from GF                     $ 1,200