Business Enterprise Segments, Significant Customer and Geographical Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Details of reportable segments
Net revenue	$ 2,128	$ 1,957	$ 5,926	$ 5,569
Operating income (loss)	211	270	413	674
Broadband Communications [Member]
Details of reportable segments
Net revenue	557	526	1,594	1,529
Operating income (loss)	131	100	365	283
Mobile and Wireless [Member]
Details of reportable segments
Net revenue	1,023	942	2,798	2,608
Operating income (loss)	157	171	403	423
Infrastructure and Networking [Member]
Details of reportable segments
Net revenue	505	437	1,391	1,276
Operating income (loss)	140	143	363	439
All Other [Member]
Details of reportable segments
Net revenue	43	52	143	156
Operating income (loss)	$ (217)	$ (144)	$ (718)	$ (471)