Business Enterprise Segments, Significant Customer and Geographical Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Details of reportable segments
Net revenue	$ 1,796	$ 1,605	$ 3,612	$ 3,067
Operating income (loss)	170	272	404	479
Broadband Communications [Member]
Details of reportable segments
Net revenue	513	532	1,003	996
Operating income (loss)	99	123	183	207
Mobile and Wireless [Member]
Details of reportable segments
Net revenue	811	630	1,666	1,184
Operating income (loss)	113	104	252	165
Infrastructure and Networking [Member]
Details of reportable segments
Net revenue	420	391	839	783
Operating income (loss)	143	138	296	292
All Other
Details of reportable segments
Net revenue	52	52	104	104
Operating income (loss)	$ (185)	$ (93)	$ (327)	$ (185)