Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 25, 2012
Net loss	$ (14,435)		$ (13,622)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net foreign currency translation loss	(1,055)		(179)
Gain on auction rate securities reclassified into earnings	(1,200)	[1]
Net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges:
Net unrealized hedge gain arising during the period	7,743		0
Net gain reclassified into earnings for cash flow hedges	(1,753)	[2]	0
Net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	5,990		0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3,735		(179)
Total comprehensive loss	(10,700)		(13,801)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			(503)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Spansion Inc. common stockholders	$ (10,700)		$ (13,298)

[1] Reclassified into Interest and Other Inome line item of the Condensed Consolidated Staement of Operations

[2] Reclassified into Net Sales line item of the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. See Note 10 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.