Business Enterprise Segments, Significant Customer and Geographical Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Details of reportable segments
Net revenue	$ 1,957	$ 1,806	$ 5,569	$ 4,873
Operating income (loss)	270	335	674	814
Broadband Communication [Member]
Details of reportable segments
Net revenue	526	561	1,529	1,557
Operating income (loss)	99	118	282	325
Mobile and Wireless [Member]
Details of reportable segments
Net revenue	942	798	2,608	1,982
Operating income (loss)	171	165	423	330
Infrastructure and Networking [Member]
Details of reportable segments
Net revenue	437	395	1,276	1,178
Operating income (loss)	144	141	440	433
All Other [Member]
Details of reportable segments
Net revenue	52	52	156	156
Operating income (loss)	$ (144)	$ (89)	$ (471)	$ (274)