Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt and convertible notes
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Samsung's hard disk drive (HDD) operations
Samsungs Hard Disk Drive Operations [Member]
Represents information pertaining to acquisition of Samsung's Hard Disk Drive (HDD) operations.
Business acquisition information
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Cash paid for consideration
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid
Cash paid as a deposit
Business Acquistion Cost of Acquired Entity, Deposit Amount
The amount of cash paid as a deposit upon signing the Asset Purchase Agreement.
Ordinary shares included in consideration
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Fair value of ordinary shares included in consideration
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned
Percentage of discount on market price for lack of marketability
Discount on Market Price for Lack of Marketability Percentage
Represents the percentage shares were discounted from the market price for lack of marketability due to a restriction that limits their trade for approximately one year.
Restriction period on trading of shares issued as consideration (in years)
Restriction on Trading of Shares Issued Period
Represents the period of restriction on trading of shares issued as consideration for acquisition.
Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired (Liabilities Assumed), Net [Abstract]
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangibles
Other Assets
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Assets
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to other assets not separately disclosed.
Total identifiable assets acquired
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Assets Acquired
Warranty liability
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Warranty Liability
Other liabilities
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Other Liabilities
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to other liabilities of the acquired entity.
Total liabilities assumed
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Liabilities Assumed
Net identifiable assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Goodwill
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Total purchase price
Goodwill adjustment
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Fair value adjustment - Equipment
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Fair value adjustment - Other Assets
Business Combination Provisional Information Initial Accounting Incomplete Adjustment Other Assets
This element represents the amount of any measurement period adjustment (as defined) realized during the reporting period to other assets acquired in connection with a business combination for which the initial accounting was incomplete.
Fair value adjustment - Warranty liability
Business Combination Provisional Information Initial Accounting Incomplete Adjustment Warranty Liability
This element represents the amount of any measurement period adjustment (as defined) realized during the reporting period to warranty liability assumed in connection with a business combination for which the initial accounting was incomplete.
Fair value adjustment - Other liabilities
Business Combination Provisional Information Initial Accounting Incomplete Adjustment Other Liabilities
This element represents the amount of any measurement period adjustment (as defined) realized during the reporting period to other liabilities assumed in connection with a business combination for which the initial accounting was incomplete.
Product warranty term on products sold by the acquiree prior to acquisition (in years)
Business Acquisition, Product Warranty Liability Assumed, Term
The maximum time period for which products sold by the acquiree prior to the acquisition are under warranty from the original shipment date.
Period of time to adjust provisional amounts in a business combination (in years)
Business Acquisition Measurement Period
Represents the period of time, not to exceed one year, that an acquirer has to adjust provisional amount recognized in a business combination.
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring basis
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Total Balance
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Short-term investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
Restricted cash and investments
Restricted Cash and Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
This element represents the portion of the restricted cash and investments valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure.
Other current assets
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Auction rate securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Noncurrent
Total Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative liabilities
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Total Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting units
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Carrying value of intangible assets
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of finite-lived intangible assets, future amortization expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials and components
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Other Current Assets:
Other Current Assets [Abstract]
Vendor non-trade receivables
Vendor Nontrade Receivables, Current
The sum of amounts currently receivable from vendors within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.
Other
Other Current Assets, Excluding Vendor Nontrade Receivables
Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Specifically excludes vendor non-trade receivables. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Total other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Preliminary estimated fair values of the acquired assets and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Fair value of the separately identifiable intangible assets at the time of acquisition
Schedule of Intangible Assets Acquired As Part of Business Combination [Text Block]
The tabular disclosure of intangible assets acquired as a part of a business combination by major class and in total and the weighted average amortization period.
Pro Forma Financial Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Fair value of nonvested shares and performance shares
Schedule of Fair Value of Nonvested Shares and Performance Shares [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the weighted-average fair value of nonvested and performance shares for the period. The fair value is the price of the Company's shares on the grant date.
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine the fair value
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Option and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Valuation Assumptions and Fair Value Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the significant assumptions used during the year to estimate the fair value of stock options and employee stock purchase plans, including, but not limited to: (a) expected term, (b) expected volatility of the entity's shares, (c) expected dividends, (d) risk-free rate(s), and (e) discount for post-vesting restrictions. Also includes disclosure of the weighted average fair value of nonvested and performance shares.
Stock option activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Nonvested share activity
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Performance award activity
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of operations by geographic area
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk by Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk by Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Consolidated revenue
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Major Customers [Axis]
Major Customers [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Dell Inc.
Dell Inc [Member]
Represents Dell Inc.
Hewlett-Packard Company
Hewlett Packard [Member]
Represents Hewlett-Packard Company.
Consolidated revenue concentration
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Percentage of consolidated revenue (as a percent)
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Loss on redemption of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Gain on sale of property and equipment
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment
Impairment of other long-lived assets, net of recoveries
Asset Impairment Charges
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other non-cash operating activities, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued employee compensation
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Accrued expenses, income taxes and warranty
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Income Taxes and Product Warranty
The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of expenses incurred but not yet paid, cash payments due to taxing authorities and total increases (decreases) in the standard and extended product warranty liability during the period.
Other assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Acquisition of property, equipment and leasehold improvements
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Purchases of short-term investments
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Sales of short-term investments
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Debt
Maturities of short-term investments
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Available-for-sale Securities
Change in restricted cash and investments
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash and Investments
Cash used in acquisition of Samsung HDD assets and liabilities
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Other investing activities, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from short-term borrowings
Proceeds from Short-term Debt
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayments of short-term borrowings
Repayments of Short-term Debt
Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities
Change in restricted cash and investments
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash and Investments Financing Activity
The net cash inflow (outflow) associated with funds that are restricted as to withdrawal or usage (such as funds held as collateral at banks). Also includes net cash inflow (outflow) associated with investments that are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. These inflows (outflows) are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as financing activities.
Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares under employee stock plans
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Dividends to shareholders
Payments of Dividends, Common Stock
Repurchases of ordinary shares
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Other financing activities, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, by Asset Class [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, by Asset Class [Domain]
Auction rate securities
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Auction rate securities
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Par value of securities
Par Value of Securities
Par value of securities
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3), reconciliation
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Realized gains (losses)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Unrealized gains (losses)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Sales and settlements
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases, Sales, Issuances, Settlements
Balance, end of period
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Pro forma financial information from the acquisition date
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Revenue
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Net income
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Pro forma financial information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Revenue
Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Revenue From Prior Annual Reporting Period
The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of comparative prior annual reporting period.
Net Income
Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Net Income Loss From Prior Annual Reporting Period
The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of comparative prior annual reporting period.
Adjustment for additional depreciation and amortization
Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Adjustments for Additional Depreciation and Amortization
Represents the adjustment to reflect additional depreciation and amortization that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets had been applied at the beginning of comparative prior annual reporting period.
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Carrying Amount
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Capital Leases
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
6.375% Senior Notes due October 2011
Senior Notes 6.375 Percent Due October 2011 [Member]
Represents senior notes with an interest rate of 6.375%, due October 2011.
10.0% Senior Secured Second-Priority Notes due May 2014
Secured Senior Second Priority Notes 10 Percent due May 2014 [Member]
Represents senior secured notes with second priority, at an interest rate of 10%, due May 2014.
6.8% Senior Notes due October 2016
Senior Notes 6.8 Percent Due October 2016 [Member]
Represents senior notes with an interest rate of 6.8%, due October 2016.
7.75% Senior Notes due December 2018
Senior Notes 7.75 Percent Due December 2018 [Member]
Represents senior notes with an interest rate of 7.75%, due December 2018.
6.875% Senior Notes due May 2020
Senior Notes 6.875 Percent Due May 2020 [Member]
Represents senior notes with an interest rate of 6.875%, due May 2020.
7.00% Senior Notes due November 2021
Senior Notes 7.00 Percent Due November 2021 [Member]
Represents senior notes with an interest rate of 7.00%, due November 2021.
Debt Fair Value Disclosures
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current and noncurrent debt including short-term borrowings
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Less short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Long-term debt, less current portion
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Stated interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue
Revenue, Net
Cost of revenue
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Product development
Research and Development Expense
Marketing and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Restructuring and other, net
Restructuring Charges
Total operating expenses
Costs and Expenses
Income from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Other, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Other expense, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Net income per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Number of shares used in per share calculations:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of presentation and summary of significant accounting policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Share Repurchases [Table]
Share Repurchases [Table]
A table reflecting the activity in a share repurchase program.
Share Repurchases Plan [Axis]
Share Repurchases Plan [Axis]
Represents share repurchases by plan.
Share Repurchases Plan [Domain]
Share Repurchases Plan [Domain]
Plan under which share repurchases are made.
November 2010 Share Repurchase Program
November 2010 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Represents the November 2010 Share Repurchase Program.
January 2012 Share Repurchase Program
January 2012 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Represents the January 2012 Share Repurchase Program.
April 2012 Share Repurchase Program
stx_April 2012ShareRepurchaseProgram [Member]
stx_April 2012ShareRepurchaseProgram [Member]
stx_ShareRepurchasesPlanAxis
January 2010 Anti-Dilution Share Repurchase Program
January 2010 Anti-Dilution Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Represents the January 2010 Anti-Dilution Share Repurchase Program.
Repurchases of equity securities
Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Amount authorized for repurchases of shares (in dollars)
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Remaining authorized repurchase amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Repurchases of Equity Securities, Number of Shares Repurchased
Repurchase of Entity Shares [Roll Forward]
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
Number of shares repurchased, cumulative, beginning of the period (in shares)
Stock Repurchased to Date Shares
This element represents the number of shares that have been repurchased to date.
Number of shares repurchased, during the period (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Number of shares repurchased, cumulative, end of the period (in shares)
Repurchases of Equity Securities, Dollar Value of Shares Repurchased
Repurchase of Entity Shares Value [Roll Forward]
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
Dollar value of shares repurchased, cumulative, beginning of the period
Stock Repurchased to Date Value
This element represents the approximate dollar value of shares that have been repurchased to date under plans or programs.
Dollar value of shares repurchased during the period
Value of Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period
Value of stock that has been repurchased and retired during the period. The excess of the purchase price over par value was charged against retained earnings.
Dollar value of shares repurchased, cumulative, end of the period
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Number of Ordinary Shares
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Statement
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Change in unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Change in unrealized gain on marketable securities, net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Change in unrealized loss on post-retirement plan costs
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Issuance of ordinary shares under employee stock plans (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of ordinary shares under employee stock plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of ordinary shares, in connection with the acquisition of Samsung HDD assets and liabilities, shares
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Issuance of ordinary shares, in connection with the acquisition of Samsung HDD assets and liabilities
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Adjustment to equity component of convertible debt upon redemption
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Convertible Debt with Conversion Feature
Repurchases of shares (in shares)
Repurchases of shares
Dividends to shareholders
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Share-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Balance (in shares)
Balance
Senior secured revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Sub-limit for issuance of letters of credit under revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility Available for Issuances of Letters of Credit Maximum
The maximum amount available for issuances of letters of credit under the revolving credit facility.
Credit facility utilized for letters of credit
Line of Credit Facility Letters of Credit Outstanding
The amount of letters of credit issued under the credit facility.
Number of financial covenants
Credit Agreement Financial Covenants Number
Represents the number of financial covenants the entity must comply with in order for the entity to remain in compliance with the credit agreement.
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt disclosures
Aggregate principal amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Stated interest rate (as a percent)
Redemption amount
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Aggregate principal amount sold
Debt Instrument Aggregate Principal Amount Sold
The aggregate principal amount of debt instruments sold during the period.
Base redemption price as percentage of principal amount (as a percent)
Redemption Price as Percentage of Principal Amount
Ratio of redemption price of long-term debt to be redeemed before applicable premiums and unpaid interest, if any.
Percentage of principal amount of debt used in determining the "applicable premium" (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Applicable Premium Percentage of Principal Amount
The "applicable premium" will be equal to the greater of (1) this percentage of the principal amount of the notes, or (2) the excess, if any, of (a) the present value of the redemption price on a certain specified date plus interest payments due through the specified date, discounted at the applicable Treasury rate as of the redemption date plus basis points at a specified amount over (b) the principal amount of such note.
Spread over applicable treasury rate used in calculation of redemption price (as a percent)
Spread over Treasury Rate Used in Calculation of Redemption Price
This element represents the percentage spread over the applicable treasury rate. The sum of this spread and the applicable treasury rate is the discount rate in the present value calculation of the redemption price of the outstanding notes.
Maxiumum percentage of the aggregate principal amount of the note that may be redeemed with proceeds from certain equity offerings (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Redemption with Net Proceeds from Equity Offerings as Percentage of Principal
Represents the maximum percentage of the aggregate principal amount of the debt instruments that the entity may redeem with net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings.
Percentage of principal amount at which the entity may redeem the note (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Future Redemption Price as Percentage of Original Principal
Represents the percentage of principal amount at which the entity may redeem the debt instrument.
Actual redemption price as percentage of principal amount (as a percent)
Actual Redemption Price as Percent of Principal Amount
Actual redemption price as a percentage of principal amount of long-term debt redeemed during the period.
Net proceeds from the offering of Senior Notes
Long-term debt, redeemable option notice period, low end of range after the date the debt becomes redeemable (in days)
Long-term Debt, Redeemable Option Notice Period, Low End of Range
For long-term debt, the minimum number of days notice that the entity is required to give after the date the debt becomes redeemable.
Long-term debt, redeemable option notice period, high end of range after the date the debt becomes redeemable (in days)
Long-term Debt, Redeemable Option Notice Period, High End of Range
For long-term debt, the maximum number of days notice that the entity is required to give after the date the debt becomes redeemable.
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and exit costs
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land
Land [Member]
Equipment
Equipment [Member]
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Building and Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Long-lived, depreciable structure held for productive use and any addition or improvement to assets held under the lease arrangement (including addition or improvement to asset held by lessee under operating lease arrangement).
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life, low end of range (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum
Estimated useful life, high end of range (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Capitalized interest
Interest Costs, Capitalized During Period
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Axis]
Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Samsung Electronics Company ("Samsung")
Samsung Electronics Company [Member]
Samsung Electronics Company [Member]
Symantec Corporation ("Symantec")
Symantec Corporation [Member]
Represents Symantec Corporation.
United Parcel Service, Inc. ("UPS")
United Parcel Service Inc [Member]
Represents United Parcel Service, Inc. ("UPS").
LSI Corporation ("LSI")
LSI Corporation [Member]
Represents LSI Corporation ("LSI").
Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft")
Microsoft Corporation [Member]
Microsoft Corporation [Member]
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue recorded from sales to related party
Related Party Transaction, Revenues from Transactions with Related Party
Payments made to the related party for purchases
Related Party Transaction, Payments to Related Party
Represents the payments for goods and services to the related party during the period.
Accounts payable to related party
Due to Related Parties, Current
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Income (loss) before income taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation between the provision for income taxes at the statutory rate and the effective tax rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Summary of the gross unrecognized tax benefits
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Existing technology
Patented Technology [Member]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
In-process research and development
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Represents the purchased research and development assets that are acquired in a business combination.
Intangible assets acquired
Acquired Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Total amortizable intangible assets acquired
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount
Total acquired identifiable intangible assets
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset, Amount
Total acquired identifiable intangible assets
Estimated weighted-average remaining useful life (in years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Asset, Weighted Average Useful Life
Purchase price allocated to goodwill
Goodwill recognized
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Purchase price allocation, portion of goodwill related to assembled workforce in Korea
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Acquisition related expenses
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Number of reporting segments
Reporting Segments Number
Represents the number of reportable segments of the entity.
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Singapore
SINGAPORE
Thailand
THAILAND
United States
UNITED STATES
The Netherlands
NETHERLANDS
China
CHINA
Malaysia
MALAYSIA
Other
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member]
Revenue from external customers and long-lived assets
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets
Long-Lived Assets
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Other exit costs
Other Exit Costs [Member]
This element represents other exit costs related to restructuring activities.
Post-employment benefits
Employee Severance [Member]
Equipment Relocation
Employee Relocation [Member]
Facility Closing
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring by Plan [Axis]
Restructuring by Plan [Axis]
Restructuring activity by type of plans.
Restructuring by Plan Name [Domain]
Restructuring by Plan Name [Domain]
Restructuring activities by types of plans
2010 Plan
Plan 2010 [Member]
Represents one of the restructuring plans of the entity.
AMK Plan
Restructuring By AMK Plan [Member]
Represents one of the restructuring plans of the entity.
Pittsburgh, Milpatas and Maxtor
Pittsburgh, Milpatas And Maxtor [Member] [Member]
Represents the closures of Pittsburgh and California facilities, as well as exit activities related to the acquisition of Maxtor.
Maxtor
Maxtor and Other [Member]
Represents exit costs related to one of the acquisitions part of restructuring plan.
Other Restructuring and Exit Costs
Other Restructuring and Exit Costs [Member]
This element represents the Entities' other restructuring plans.
Restructuring Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs from inception to the balance sheet date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Estimated restructuring charges
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring reserve, settled with cash
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
Restructuring charges related to other exit costs
Restructuring Reserve, Period Expense
Accrual adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Accrued restructuring balance included in other non-current liabilities
Portion of Accrued Restructuring Expenses, Included in Other Noncurrent Liabilities
The amount of accrued restructuring expenses included in other non-current liabilities as of the balance sheet date.
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Reserve
Accrued restructuring balance included in accrued expenses
Portion of Accrued Restructuring Expenses, Included in Accrued Expenses
The amount of accrued restructuring expenses included in accrued expenses as of the balance sheet date.
Tax-Deferred Savings Plan
Defined Contribution Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Percentage match of employee contribution under 401(k) plan (as a percent)
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Contribution Matching Percent of Employee Contribution
This element represents the maximum percentage of employee contributions up to a specified percentage of compensation that will be matched by the employer.
Maximum contribution match by the employer as a percentage of employee compensation (as a percent)
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Contribution Matching Percent of Eligible Compensation
This element represents the maximum limit of employer contribution to an employee's defined contribution account as a percentage of the employee's qualified compensation.
Maximum amount of contribution per employee made by the employer per year
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Employer Contribution Per Employee
Represents the maximum annual contribution per employee that can be made by the employer under the defined contribution plan.
Matching contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Matching Contributions
Represents the amount of matching contributions made under 401 (k) defined contribution plans.
Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred Compensation Arrangements [Abstract]
Assets held in the rabbi trust, included in restricted cash and investments
Restricted Cash and Investments Held in Trust
Cash, cash equivalents and investments that are restricted as to withdrawal or usage because they are being held in trust for payment of specified liabilities.
Deferred compensation obligation related to the rabbi trust
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Acquisition [Member]
Acquisition [Member]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Percentage equity interest in acquiree
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Percentage
Potential cash payment (percent)
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, Potential Cash Payment (Percent)
represents the potential price supplement (in percentage) that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement
Contingent consideration threshold (percent)
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration Threshold (Percent)
represents the minimum percentage in shares and voting rights of the acquired company that must be obtained by the Company before a specified period to qualify for the contingent consideration.
Contingent consideration condition must be reached (period)
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration Condition Must Be Reached (Period)
represents the periods (in month) following the close of the acquisition the pre-defined condition for contingent consideration must be met to qualify for the contingent consideration.
Maximum potential purchase price per share
Business Acquisition, Maximum Potential Purchase Price Per Share
represents the maximum potential purchase price per share of the acquired company.
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating leases
Operating Leases [Member]
This element represents operating leases and other lease obligations relating to restructuring activities.
Restructuring Reserve:
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Accrual, beginning balance
Restructuring charges
Cash payments
Adjustments
Restructuring Accrual, ending balance
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Currencies [Axis]
Currencies [Axis]
Describes currencies of different countries.
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Thai baht
Thailand, Baht
Singapore dollars
Singapore, Dollars
Chinese Renminbi
China, Yuan Renminbi
Czech koruna
Czech Republic, Koruny
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative [Line Items]
Remaining maturity of foreign currency forward exchange contracts (in months)
Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives
Notional value of outstanding foreign currency forward exchange contracts
Notional Amount of Derivatives
Legal Environmental and Other Contingencies
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Legal, Environmental and Other Contingencies
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain]
Nonvested shares
Nonvested Shares [Member]
Represents non-vested equity-based payment instruments under the share-based compensation arrangement.
Performance Awards AEPS
Performance Award AEPS [Member]
Performance shares awards granted to employees under the share-based compensation arrangement, subject to adjusted earnings per share (AEPS) conditions and attaining the service criteria.
Performance Awards Market Condition
Performance Awards Market Condition [Member]
Performance awards granted to employees under the share-based compensation arrangement, subject to market-based conditions and attaining the service criteria.
Stock Options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
ESPP
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Represents the employee stock purchase plan.
Performance Awards TSR/ROIC
Performance Awards TSR/ROIC [Member]
Performance awards granted to employees under the share-based compensation arrangement, subject to TSR/ROIC market-based conditions and attaining the service criteria.
Compensation
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average assumptions used in calculation of fair value for each of the Company's equity-based awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Weighted-average fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Expected term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Volatility, low end of the range (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum
Volatility, high end of the range (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum
Weighted-average volatility (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Weighted-average expected dividend rate (as a percent)
Weighted-average expected dividend rate (as a percent)
The estimated weighted-average dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (weighted average expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term.
Risk-free interest rate, low end of the range (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum
Risk-free interest rate, high end of the range (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Weighted average fair value (dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Summary of option activities
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of shares, outstanding at the beginning of the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Number of shares, granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period
Number of shares, exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Number of shares, forfeitures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Number of shares, expirations
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Number of shares, outstanding at the end of the period
Number of shares, vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Number of shares, exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted-average exercise price, outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price, granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price, exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price, forfeitures (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price, expirations (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price, outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Weighted-average exercise price, vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average exercise price, exercisable (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, outstanding (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, vested and expected to vest (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted-average remaining contractual term, exercisable (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate intrinsic value, outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value, vested and expected to vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value, exercisable
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Summary of nonvested share activities:
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Number of shares, nonvested at the beginning of the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Number of shares, granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Number of shares, forfeitures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Number of shares, vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Number of shares, nonvested at the end of the period
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, nonvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, granted (in dollars per share)
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, forfeitures (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant-date fair value, nonvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share)
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Aggregate fair value of options vested during the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period Total Fair Value
The total fair value of options vested during the reporting period.
Unrecognized compensation cost
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Unrecognized compensation cost of estimated forfeitures
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost of Estimated Forfeitures Not yet Recognized
As of the balance sheet date, unrecognized cost of estimated forfeitures of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest.
Unrecognized compensation cost, period for recognition (in years)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Aggregate fair value of nonvested shares vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Per share weighted average price of shares purchased
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Per Share Weighted Average Price of Shares Purchased
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Current
Restricted cash and investments
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Other current assets
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Other assets, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total Assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued employee compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued warranty
Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term accrued warranty
Product Warranty Accrual, Noncurrent
Long-term accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total Liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (See Notes 15 and 16)
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total Shareholders' Equity
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Authorized share capital (in dollars)
Authorized Share Capital Common and Preferred Stock Value
This element represents the value of authorized share capital consisting of common and preferred stock.
Ordinary shares, authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Ordinary shares, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Ordinary shares, outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Preferred shares, authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred shares, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)
Dividends declared
Cash dividend, amount withheld for taxes
Payment of Dividends Common Stock Withholdings for Taxes
Represents the portion of the entity's cash dividend what was withheld for taxes.
Cash dividend paid, aggregate
Preferred Stock Minimum Number of Series
Preferred Stock Minimum Number of Series
The minimum number of series of preferred shares, should preferred shares be issued.
Ordinary shares, voting rights
Common Stock, Voting Rights
Commitments
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Future minimum lease payments for operating leases
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Current tax expense (benefit):
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S. Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
U.S. State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Non-U.S.
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
U.S. Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
U.S. State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Non-U.S.
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total Deferred
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Income (loss) before income taxes, U.S
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Income (loss) before income taxes, Non-U.S.
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Excess tax benefit
Deferred tax assets
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Accrued warranty
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Warranty Reserves
Inventory valuation accounts
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Receivable reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accrued compensation and benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Depreciation
Deferred Tax Assets, Depreciation
Represents the tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from depreciation and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken.
Restructuring accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Restructuring Charges
Other accruals and deferred items
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Other
Net operating losses and tax credit carry-forwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Net Operating Losses and Tax Credit Carryforwards
Represents the tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from net operating losses and tax credit carry-forwards, which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken.
Other assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Net Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Deferred tax liabilities
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Unremitted earnings of certain non-U.S. entities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Trading Securities - Unrealized Gain
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unrealized Gains on Trading Securities
Accrued compensation
stx_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesCompensationAndBenefitsEmployeeBenefits
The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to taxable temporary differences resulting from employee compensation and benefits
Depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Total Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Net Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, before Intercompany Transactions, Net
Represents the sum of the tax effects as of the balance sheet date of the amounts of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws, before the inter-company transactions.
Deferred taxes on inter-company transactions
Deferred Tax, Assets (Liabilities), Net Deferred Taxes Intercompany Transactions
Represents the tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from inter-company transactions, which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken.
Total Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net
As Reported on the Balance Sheet
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net [Abstract]
Current assets-Deferred income taxes
Non-current assets-Deferred income taxes
Other current liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Current
Total Deferred income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount
Guarantees [Abstract]
Product Warranty
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies
Policy Text Block [Abstract]
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of an accounting policy for cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments. Short-term investments are primarily comprised of readily marketable debt securities with remaining maturities of more than 90 days at the time of purchase.
Restricted cash and investments
Restricted Cash and Investments [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of an accounting policy for cash and investments that are restricted as to withdrawal or use.
Allowances for doubtful accounts
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventory
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative financial instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Establishment of warranty accruals
Extended Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue recognition, sales returns and allowances, and sales incentive programs
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shipping and handling
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restructuring costs
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising expense
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-based compensation
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounting for income taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign currency remeasurement and translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair value
Fair Value [Policy Text Block]
The company's policy for determining fair value.
Schedule of Goodwill and Other Long Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill and Other Long Lived Assets [Table]
A table disclosing financial information about goodwill and other long-lived assets.
Samsungs hard disk drive operations
Impairment charges by reporting unit
Schedule of Goodwill and Other Long-lived Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets, net of recoveries
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Balance at the beginning of the period
Goodwill acquired
Balance at the end of the period
Amortization expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense
Range of product warranty term, low end
Product Warranty Period Term, Minimum
Represents the minimum product warranty term.
Range of product warranty term, high end
Product Warranty Period Term, Maximum
Represents the maximum product warranty term.
Movement in product warranty
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Product Warranty Accrual
Warranties issued
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Repairs and replacements
Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties, including expirations
Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease)
Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition
Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition
Balance, end of period
Nonrecurring basis
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Strategic investments, carrying value
Cost Method Investments
Equity investment
Cost Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Other-than-temporary impairment of cost-method equity investment
Cost-method Investments, Other than Temporary Impairment
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedges
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Total return swap
Total Return Swap [Member]
Derivatives Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative (effective portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income (effective portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Gain or (loss) recognized in income, ineffective portion of hedging relationship
Derivative, Net Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss)
Gain or (loss) recognized in income, amount excluded from assessment of hedge effectiveness
Gain (Loss) from Components Excluded from Assessment of Cash Flow Hedge Effectiveness, Net
Schedule of notional value of outstanding foreign currency forward exchange contracts
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of gross fair value of derivative instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the effect of derivative instruments on Other comprehensive income (loss) OCI and the Consolidated Statement of Operations
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Performance Based Restricted Units
Performance Award TSR/ROIC [Member]
Relating to the entity's share-based compensation in the form of performance award with a TSR/ROIC condition.
Seagate Technology 2001 Share Option Plan
Stock Option [Member]
Seagate Technology 2004 Share Compensation Plan
Seagate Technology 2004 Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
A share-based payment arrangement in which employees are awarded shares and options.
Equity Incentive Plan 2012
Equity Incentive Plan 2012 [Member]
Represents the Seagate Technology plc 2012 Equity Incentive Plan.
Options and Share Appreciation Rights
Options and Share Appreciation Rights [Member]
Represents the options or share appreciation rights.
Full Value Share Awards
Full Value Share Awards [Member]
Represents the restricted share bonus awards, restricted share units, performance share bonus awards or performance share units.
Seagate Technology Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Stock [Member]
Issuance of ordinary shares
Issuance of Common Shares [Line Items]
Ordinary shares issuable under plan (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Common stock available for issuance under plan (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Percentage of options vested on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date (as a percent)
Percentage of Options to be Vested on First Anniversary of Vesting Commencement Date
Percentage of shares to be vested on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date.
Percentage of options vested proportionately over the next 36 months of the vesting commencement date (as a percent)
Percentage of Options to be Vested Proportionately after First Anniversary of Vesting Commencement Date
Percentage of shares to be vested proportionately over the next 36 months of the vesting commencement date.
Remaining award vesting period (in months)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Remaining Award Vesting Period
Description of the remaining period of time over which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, in years, month and year).
Shares authorized for issuance of share awards and restricted units (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Share Awards and Restricted Units, Number of Shares Authorized
The total number of shares authorized for issuance under the plan as share awards and restricted units.
Annual vesting percentage for share awards and restricted units (as a percent)
Annual Vesting Percentage for Share Awards and Restricted Units
Represents the percentage of share awards and restricted units that generally vest over an annual period.
Minimum vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period, Minimum
Maximum vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period, Maximum
Shares counted against share reserves
Share-based Compensation, Arrangement by Share-based Payment, Award, Shares, Against Share Reserves Per Share Granted Under EIP
Represents the number of shares counted against Share Reserve for every one share granted under EIP.
Performance goals period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance Goals Period
This element represents the period (in years) for which performance is measured against the performance criteria.
Expiration period for share options granted subsequent to September 5, 2004 (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period Subsequent Group of Options
Represents the period of time after which the subsequent group of options granted to employees will expire.
Expiration period for options granted (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Date
Maximum number of shares to be issued under the Stock Purchase Plan (in shares)
Maximum Number of Shares to be Issued under Stock Purchase Plan
Represents the maximum number of shares to be issued under the Stock Purchase Plan.
Offering period for Stock Purchase Plan (in months)
Offering Period for Stock Purchase Plan
The length of time in the offering period of the Stock Purchase Plan.
Maximum number of shares to be issued per six-month offering period under Stock Purchase Plan (in shares)
Maximum Number of Shares to be Issued Per Offering Period under Stock Purchase Plan
Represents the maximum number of shares to be issued per offering period under the Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee purchase price, percentage of fair market value of ordinary shares (as a percent)
Employee Purchase Price, Percentage of Fair Market Value of Ordinary Shares
Represents the percentage of fair market value of the ordinary shares at which shares may be purchased by employees under the plan.
Performance Awards TSR/ROIC
Number of stock units targeted to vest (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Targeted to Vest Number
This element represents the number of share-based payment equity instruments (excluding stock options) targeted to vest.
Performance period (in years)
Minimum percentage of targeted stock units to vest (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Percentage to Vest, Low End of Range
This element represents the minimum percentage of target share-based awards that may vest.
Maximum percentage of targeted stock units to vest (as a percent)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options Percentage to Vest, High End of Range
This element represents the maximum percentage of target share-based awards that may vest.
Annual Vesting Percentage for Share Awards and Restricted Units
Minimum Vesting Condition for Performance Awards Subject to AEPS (Per Share)
Minimum Vesting Condition for Performance Awards Subject to AEPS (Per Share)
represents minimum vesting condition (dollar per share) for awards subject to adjusted earnings per share (AEPS) condition during the pre-defined vesting period
Vesting period (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Investments
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Schedule of Investments [Table]
Schedule of Investments [Table]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Investment Type Categorization [Domain]
Money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Commercial paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
Corporate bonds
Corporate Bond Securities [Member]
U.S. treasuries and agency bonds
US Treasuries And Agency Bonds [Member]
This category includes information about debt securities issued by the United States Department of the Treasury and backed by the United States government and debentures, notes, and other debt securities issued by US government agencies.
Certificates of deposit
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Other debt securities
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Investments - Available-for-sale and Trading securities
Investment [Line Items]
Aggregate impairments, not other-than-temporary and recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Pretax
Accumulated appreciation or loss, pretax, in value of the total of available-for-sale securities at the end of an accounting period.
Cash and investments held in trust for payment of non-qualified deferred compensation plan liabilities
Cash and investments held as collateral at banks for various performance obligations
Marketable Securities, Restricted, Current
Available-for-sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Available-for-sale securities, Unrealized Gain/(Loss)
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Available-for-sale securities, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Trading securities:
Trading Securities, Restricted [Abstract]
Trading securities, Cost
Trading Securities, Cost
Trading securities, Unrealized gain/(loss)
Trading Securities Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses)
The net amount of gross unrealized gains (losses) for trading securities, at a point in time.
Trading securities, Fair Value
Trading Securities, Fair Value Disclosure
Total available-for-sale and trading securities
Investments [Abstract]
Investments, Total amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost and Trading Securities Cost
A disclosure of the aggregate of the cost of debt and equity securities which are categorized as available-for-sale, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash and previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings and the cost of securities classified as trading.
Investments, Unrealized gain/(loss)
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss) and Trading Securities, Total Holding Gain (Loss)
A disclosure of the aggregate of the net amount of gross unrealized gains (losses) for securities, at a point in time, which are categorized as available-for-sale securities and difference between the fair value and cost of trading securities held.
Investments, Fair Value
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Convolve, Inc. and Massachusetts Institute of Technology litigation
Convolve and MIT Litigation [Member]
Relating to litigation involving plaintiffs Convolve, Inc. and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Alexander Shukh litigation
Alexander Shukh Litigation [Member]
Relating to litigation involving plaintiff Alexander Shukh.
LEAP Co., Ltd. [Member]
LEAP Co., Ltd. [Member]
LEAP Co., Ltd. [Member]
Loss Contingencies
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Compensatory damages sought by plaintiff
Loss Contingency, Compensatory Damages Sought
Compensatory damages sought by plaintiff.
Alleged Trade Secrets on which Summary Judgement is Granted Number
Alleged Trade Secrets on which Summary Judgement is Granted Number
Represents the number of alleged trade secrets at issue on which the court granted summary judgment in favor of the company.
Alleged Trade Secrets at Issue Number
Alleged Trade Secrets at Issue Number
Represents the remaining number of alleged trade secrets at issue.
Amount in excess of which plaintiff seeks damages
Loss Contingency Damages Sought Amount in Excess
The amount in excess of which the plaintiff seeks in damages.
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Current [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charges to Operations
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at End of Period
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Total gross unrecognized tax benefits excluding interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would impact effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Activity related to the gross unrecognized tax benefits
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance of unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning of the year
Gross increase for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross decrease for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross increase for tax positions of current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Gross decrease for tax positions of current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Lapse of statutes of limitation
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Non-U.S. exchange (gain)/loss
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss)
Represents the decrease or increase in the amount unrecognized tax benefit from gain or loss, respectively, on foreign exchange transactions.
Balance of unrecognized tax benefits at the end of the year
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Information About Reported Amounts [Axis]
Information about Reported Amounts [Axis]
Information about a reported amount (i.e., the actual amount is greater than the reported amount, the actual amount is greater than or equal to the reported amount, the actual amount is less than the reported amount, or the actual amount is less than or equal to the reported amount).
Information About Reported Amounts by Type [Domain]
Information About Reported Amounts by Type [Domain]
The type of information about a reported amount (i.e., the actual amount is greater than the reported amount, the actual amount is greater than or equal to the reported amount, the actual amount is less than the reported amount, or the actual amount is less than or equal to the reported amount).
Less than
Less Than [Member]
The absolute value of the actual amount is less than the absolute value of the amount reported.
Unrecognized tax benefits
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Net tax expense (benefit) for interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Expected reduction in unrecognized tax benefits in next 12 months as a result of the expiration of certain statutes of limitation
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
IRS proposed adjustments currently contested
Income Taxes, IRS Proposed Adjustments Currently Contested
Income Taxes, IRS Proposed Adjustments Currently Contested
Schedule of restructuring reserve
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Guarantees
Guarantees [Text Block]
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards [Table]
Schedule reflecting pertinent information, such as tax authority, amounts, and expiration dates, of net operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforward.
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
U.S. federal
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Non-U.S.
Foreign Country [Member]
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Tax credit carryforwards
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
NOL subject to annual limitation on use
Net Operating Losses Subject to Annual Limitation on Use
The amount of net operating losses (NOL) subject to an annual limitation on the use to reduce future taxable income.
Tax credit carryforwards subject to annual limitation on use
Tax Credit Carryforwards Subject to Annual Limitation on Use
The amount of available tax credit carryforwards subject to an annual limitation on the use to reduce future taxable income.
Aggregate annual limitation on use of NOL and tax credit carryforwards pursuant to U.S. tax law
Net Operating Losses and Tax Credit Carryforwards Combined Annual Limitations on Use
Amount of limitations on the use of operating loss and tax credit carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income.
Domestic Federal Statutory Rate (as a percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes reconciliation
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Provision (benefit) at statutory rate
Income Tax Reconciliation, Income Tax Expense (Benefit), at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Net U.S. state income tax provision
Income Tax Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes
Permanent differences
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense
Valuation allowance
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Non-U.S. losses with no tax benefits
Income Tax Reconciliation, Foreign Income (Loss) without Tax Benefits
Represents the portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to foreign income or losses without any tax benefits.
Non-U.S. earnings taxed at less than statutory rate
Income Tax Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Tax expense related to intercompany transactions
Income Tax Reconciliation, Tax Expense (Benefit) Intercompany Transactions
Represents the portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to tax liability relating to the transactions between two or more units of the same entity.
Other individually immaterial items
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Adjustments
Change in net income due to tax holidays and incentive programs
Increase (Decrease) in Net Income Due to Tax Holidays and Tax Incentive Programs
Represents the increase or decrease in the entity's net income because of various tax holidays and tax incentive programs during the period.
Increase in earnings per share, diluted as a result of tax holidays and tax incentive programs
Income Tax Holiday Tax Incentive Income Tax Benefits Per Share
The per share effect of the aggregate dollar amount of the income tax benefit resulting from the income tax holidays and tax incentive granted to the entity by taxing jurisdictions.
Temporary differences (including undistributed earnings) related to outside basis in the stock of non-Irish resident subsidiaries
Income Tax Temporary Differences Related to Foreign Income
Represents the temporary differences (including undistributed earnings) related to outside basis differences in the stock of non-Irish resident subsidiaries considered indefinitely reinvested outside of Ireland for which Irish income taxes have not been provided.
Domestic federal statutory rate (as a percent)
Tax amount, if temporary difference were remitted to Ireland as a dividend
Dividend Tax Amount
Represents the tax amount, if the temporary differences (including undistributed earnings) related to outside basis differences in the stock of non-Irish resident subsidiaries considered indefinitely reinvested outside of Ireland for which Irish income taxes have not been provided, were remitted to Ireland as a dividend.
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table]
Existing technology
Existing Technology [Member]
Represents existing technology.
Customer relationships
Intangible assets acquired
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted-Average Useful Life
Gross Carrying Amount
Expected amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2013
Future Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2014
Future Amortization Expense First Full Fiscal Year
The amount of amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets expected to be recognized during the first full fiscal year following the date of the most recent balance sheet.
2015
Future Amortization Expense Second Full Fiscal Year
The amount of amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets expected to be recognized during the second full fiscal year following the date of the most recent balance sheet.
2016
Future Amortization Expense Third Full Fiscal Year
The amount of amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets expected to be recognized during the third full fiscal year following the date of the most recent balance sheet.
2017
Future Amortization Expense Fourth Full Fiscal Year
The amount of amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets expected to be recognized during the fourth full fiscal year following the date of the most recent balance sheet.
Thereafter
Future Amortization Expense after Fourth Full Fiscal Year
The amount of amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets expected to be recognized after the fourth full fiscal year following the date of the most recent balance sheet.
Total expected amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense
Asset Impairment Charges
Future minimum lease payments for operating leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current
2014
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total future minimum lease payments for operating leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Total rent expense for all land, facility and equipment operating leases, net of sublease income
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Total sublease rental income
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals
Total future lease income to be recognized for existing subleases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals
Sale-leaseback transaction for AMK facility Singapore
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Abstract]
Net proceeds from sale-leaseback transaction
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Net Proceeds
Gain recognized on sale-leaseback transaction
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Immediate Gain Recognized
Immediate gain recognized upon execution of the Sale-leaseback transaction.
Deferred gain on sale-leaseback transaction
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Deferred Gain, Gross
Minimum lease term for recognition of deferred gain (in years)
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Minimum Lease Period
Represents the minimum lease period for the recognition of deferred gain on the sale-leaseback transaction.
Future minimum lease payments
Minimum Lease Payments, Sale Leaseback Transactions
Adverse leasehold interest related to leases acquired from Maxtor
Adverse Leasehold Interest Related to Lease Acquired
Represents the amount of adverse leasehold interest related to leases acquired.
Accrued exit costs
Accrued Business Exit Costs
Represents the carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for business exit costs.
Non-cancelable commitments for construction of manufacturing facilities and purchases of equipment
Non-cancelable Commitments For Construction Of Manufacturing Facilities And Purchases Of Equipment
Represents the amount of non-cancelable commitments for construction of manufacturing facilities and purchases of equipment.
Future principal payments on long-term debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted Average Effect of Dilutive Securities on Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Weighted Average Effect of Dilutive Securities on Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule for the weighted-average effect of dilutive securities on earnings per share.
2.375% Convertible Senior Notes due August 2012
Convertible Senior Notes 2.375 Percent due August 2012 [Member]
This element represents convertible senior notes of 2.375 percent and which mature in August 2012.
6.8% Convertible Senior Notes due April 2010
Convertible Senior Notes 6.8 Percent due April 2010 [Member]
Represents 6.8 percent convertible senior notes due April 2010.
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities:
Weighted Average Effect of Dilutive Securities on Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract]
Net income (in dollars)
Adjustment for interest expense on 6.8% Convertible Senior Notes due April 2010 (in dollars)
Interest on Convertible Debt, Net of Tax
Net income, as adjusted (in dollars)
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Total shares for purpose of calculating basic net income per share (in shares)
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities:
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment [Abstract]
Employee equity award plans
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements
Convertible Senior Notes
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Debt Securities
Dilutive potential shares:
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Total shares for purpose of calculating diluted net income per share (in shares)
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)
Business segment and geographic information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments
Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]
Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by balance sheet grouping
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Company's debt at amortized cost and fair value
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Fair value of available-for-sale securities by contractual maturity
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Summary of fair value and amortized cost of investments, by major type
Investment [Table Text Block]
Accounts Receivable, net
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts
Activity in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts.
Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]
Disclosures pertaining to other current assets.
Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Acquisitions
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Mutual funds
Mutual Funds [Member]
This category includes information about a professionally managed type of collective investment that pools money from many investors to buy stocks, bonds, short-term money market instruments, and/or other securities.
Cash equivalents and short-term investments
Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. This item represents cash equivalents and investments in debt and equity securities which are categorized as available-for-sale securities and which are intended be sold or mature within one year from the balance sheet date or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer.
Derivative assets
Derivative Assets
Total Assets
Total Liabilities
Document And Entity Information
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Preferred shares, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred shares, shares authorized
Preferred shares, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred shares, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Ordinary shares, par value (in dollars per share)
Ordinary shares, shares authorized
Ordinary shares, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Ordinary shares, shares outstanding
Common stock, value issued
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred stock, value issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Other current assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Liability derivatives, Accrued expenses
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Balance sheet information
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair value of investments in available-for-sale debt securities by remaining contractual maturity
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale debt securities, Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Amortized cost, due in less than 1 year
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Amortized Cost Basis
Amortized cost, due in 1 to 5 years
AvailableForSaleSecuritiesDebtMaturitiesAfterOneThroughFiveYearsAmortize
This item represents available-for-sale debt securities, at cost, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any, which are expected to mature after one year and through five years from the balance sheet date.
Amortized cost, thereafter
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Years, Amortized Cost
This item represents available-for-sale debt securities, at cost, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any, which are expected to mature after five years from the balance sheet date.
Amortized cost, total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis
Available-for-sale debt securities, Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair value, due in less than 1 year
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Fair Value
Fair value, due in 1 to 5 years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Fair Value
Fair value, thereafter
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Years Fair Value
This item represents the fair value of available-for-sale debt securities which are expected to mature after five years from the balance sheet date.
Investments, fair value by balance sheet location
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Investments, included in Cash and cash equivalents
Investments, included in Short-term investments
Investments, included in Restricted cash and investments
Investments, included in Other assets, net
Organization and Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
Organization and Basis of Presentation and Consolidation [Abstract]
Number of weeks in fiscal year, low end of range (in weeks)
Number of Weeks in Fiscal Year, Low End of Range
Disclosure of the low end of the range of the number of weeks in certain of the entity's fiscal years.
Number of weeks in fiscal year, high end of range (in weeks)
Number of Weeks in Fiscal Year, High End of Range
Disclosure of the high end of the range of the number of weeks in certain of the entity's fiscal years.
Number of weeks in fiscal year (in weeks)
Number of Weeks in Fiscal Year
Disclosure of the number of weeks of financial results included in the entity's fiscal year.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
Maximum maturity period of liquid investments considered as cash equivalents (in days)
Cash Equivalents Maturity Period, Maximum
The maximum maturity term of items classified as cash equivalents on the balance sheet.
Establishment of Warranty Accruals
Establishment of Warranty Accruals [Abstract]
Product warranty period term, minimum (in years)
Product warranty period term, maximum (in years)
Advertising Expense
Advertising Expense [Abstract]
Advertising costs
Advertising Expense
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration of Credit Risk [Abstract]
Minimum percentage of accounts receivable held by single entity (as a percent)
Minimum Percentage of Accounts Receivable Held by Single Entity
Represents the minimum percentage of accounts receivable held by single entity.
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Employee equity award plans
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Potential common shares excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
i365, Inc. 2010 Equity Incentive Plan
Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Represents the i365, Inc. 2010 Equity Incentive Plan.
Common stock issuable under plan, maximum (in shares)
Vesting period for remaining options not vesting after first year, maximum (in months)
The number of options issued for the purchase of common shares (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Weighted average exercise price option issued (in dollars per share)
Future principal payments on short-term and long-term debt
Long-term Debt, by Maturity [Abstract]
2013
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total future principal payments on short-term and long-term debt
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount
Information with respect to repurchases of the Company's shares
Schedule of Share Repurchases [Table Text Block]
Schedule represents information with respect to repurchases made under the entity's share repurchase programs.
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Schedule of potential shares excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]