Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments Contingencies and Guarantees [Text Block] Fair Value, Assets, Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Financial Instrument [Line Items] Financial Instrument [Line Items] Financial Instrument [Line Items]. Short-term debt (excluding capital leases), at carrying amount Short-term Debt Short-term debt (excluding capital leases), at estimated fair value Short-term Debt, Fair Value Long-term debt (excluding capital leases), at carrying amount Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt (excluding capital leases), at estimated fair value Long-term Debt, Fair Value Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Text Block] Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Cost of sales Cost of Sales [Member] Research and development Research and Development Expense [Member] Marketing, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] Income tax benefit associated with stock-based compensation expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Stock-based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax effect of $0 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract] Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax effects of $0 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses realized and included in net income (loss), net of tax effects of $0 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Total comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Other expense, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Contracts not designated as hedging instruments Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value, Net Gain (loss) included in other income (expense) Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net [Abstract] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net [Abstract] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net [Abstract] Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of presentation Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fiscal period Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block] Principles of consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Change to prior period information Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recently issued accounting standards New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract] Inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] Other Current Assets Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Other Assets Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent [Table Text Block] Accrued Liabilities Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Other Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities [Table Text Block] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Performance-based RSUs with Market Conditions Market-based [Member] Market-based stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units [Member] Performance-based RSUs Performance Shares [Member] Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Stock options, shares granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Stock options, shares granted, weighted average estimated grant date fair value per share Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Restricted stock units, shares granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Restricted stock units, shares granted, weighted average grant date fair value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value PRSUs with market condition, vesting term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block] Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Marketable securities Marketable Securities, Current Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $0 and $0 Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories, net Inventory, Net Prepayments to GLOBALFOUNDRIES Related Party Transaction, Prepaid Expense, Current Amount of asset related to consideration paid to related parties in advance for costs that provide economic benefits within a future period of one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Prepaid Expense Prepaid Expense, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Acquisition related intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill Goodwill Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Short-term debt Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Payable to GLOBALFOUNDRIES Due to Related Parties, Current Accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Deferred income on shipments to distributors Deferred Revenue, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Commitments and contingencies (See Note 9) Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders' equity (deficit): Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock, par value $0.01; 1,500 shares authorized on September 26, 2015 and December 27, 2014; shares issued: 803 shares on September 26, 2015 and 788 shares on December 27, 2014; shares outstanding: 790 shares on September 26, 2015 and 776 shares on December 27, 2014 Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Treasury stock, at cost (13 shares on September 26, 2015 and 12 shares on December 27, 2014) Treasury Stock, Value Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) Liabilities and Equity Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Tax Examination [Table] Income Tax Examination [Table] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis] Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis] Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain] Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain] Foreign Tax Authority [Member] Foreign Tax Authority [Member] Estimate Scenario, Forecast [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Income Tax Examination Income Tax Examination [Line Items] Potential income tax examination liability Income Tax Examination, Estimate of Possible Loss Income Taxes [Axis] Income Taxes [Axis] Income taxes [Axis] Income Taxes [Domain] Income Taxes [Domain] Income taxes [Domain] Foreign taxes in profitable locations Foreign Taxes in Profitable Locations [Member] Foreign Taxes in Profitable Locations [Member] Other Comprehensive Income and Tax Credits Other Comprehensive Income and Tax Credits [Member] Other Comprehensive Income and Tax Credits [Member] Income Taxes Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Taxes [Line Items] Provision (benefit) for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Gross unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Secured Revolving Line of Credit Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Financial Instruments [Table] Schedule of Investments [Table] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Fair Value Hedging Fair Value Hedging [Member] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Money Market Funds Money Market Funds [Member] Corporate Bonds Corporate Bond Securities [Member] Mutual Funds Exchange Traded Funds [Member] Financial Instruments Schedule of Investments [Line Items] Available-for-sale investments used as collateral Available-for-sale Securities Pledged as Collateral Restricted investments Restricted Investments Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Net Income (Loss) Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Common stock, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Changes in Estimated Liability for Product Warranty Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block] Document Information [Abstract] Document Information [Abstract] Document Information [Table] Document Information [Table] Document Information, Document [Axis] Document Information, Document [Axis] Document [Domain] Document [Domain] Document Information [Line Items] Document Information [Line Items] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Related Party Transactions [Abstract] GLOBALFOUNDRIES Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Weighted Average Valuation Assumptions for Stock Options Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net loss Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Stock-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Non-cash interest expense Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts Loss on debt redemptions Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Restructuring and other special charges, net Restructuring and Other Special Charges, Net, Noncash Non-cash portion of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. Other Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Prepayments to GLOBALFOUNDRIES Increase (Decrease) in Prepayments, Related Parties The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount of outstanding money paid in advance to related parties for goods or services that bring economic benefits for future periods. Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Payable to GLOBALFOUNDRIES Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Related Parties Net cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Purchases of available-for-sale securities Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Purchases of property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from issuance of common stock Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Proceeds from borrowings, net Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Net proceeds from grants Proceeds From Government Grant Proceeds From Government Grant Repayments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Other Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] JV Party's Affiliates JV Party's Affiliates [Member] JV Party's Affiliates [Member] Company's Subsidiaries Company's Subsidiaries [Member] Company's Subsidiaries [Member] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent event, date Subsequent Event, Date Estimated value of joint ventures Estimated Value Of Joint Ventures The estimated value of a joint venture or joint ventures entered into by the Company with another entity or entities. Net assets held for sale, estimated total consideration Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration Net assets held for sale, estimated cash consideration DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCashConsideration Amount of cash consideration, net of taxes and other customary expenses, received or receivable for the disposal of assets and liabilities, including discontinued operation. Equity interest in each JV Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Held For Sale [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Held For Sale [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] Held For Sale Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Assets held-for-sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets Property, plant and equipment Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment Goodwill Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill Inventory Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory Liabilities related to assets held-for-sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities Accounts payable Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable Income Statement [Abstract] Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Net revenue Revenue, Net Cost of sales Cost of Goods Sold Gross margin Gross Profit Research and development Research and Development Expense Marketing, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense Amortization of acquired intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Restructuring and other special charges, net Restructuring and Other Special Charges, net Restructuring and other special charges, net Operating income (loss) Operating Income (Loss) Interest expense Interest Expense Other expense, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income (loss) before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes Net income (loss) per share Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted Shares used in per share calculation: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Raw materials 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, net Other Current Assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract] Other current assets Other current assets Other current assets, excluding other current assets related to assets held for sale. Total other current assets Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Land and land improvements Land and Land Improvements Buildings and leasehold improvements Buildings And Leasehold Improvements Amount before accumulated depreciation of 1) building structures held for productive use including addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, including, but not limited to, interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing and 2) additions or improvements to assets held under a lease arrangement. Equipment Machinery and Equipment, Gross Construction in progress Construction in Progress, Gross Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Total property, plant and equipment, net Other Assets Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract] Software and technology licenses, net Software technology and licenses Software technology and licenses, noncurrent. Other Other Noncurrent Other noncurrent assets, excluding software technology and licenses. Total other assets Accrued Liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accrued compensation and benefits Employee-related Liabilities, Current Marketing programs and advertising expenses Accrued Marketing and Advertising, Current Accrued marketing and advertising, current. Software and technology licenses payable Software Technology and Licenses Payable Accrued payable related to software technology and licenses. Other Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Total accrued liabilities Other Current Liabilities Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Other current liabilities Other Other current liabilities, excluding other current liabilities related to assets held for sale. Total other current liabilities Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring Plan [Domain] 2014 Restructuring Plan 2014 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2014 Restructuring Plan [Member] 2015 Restructuring Plan 2015 Restructuring Plan [Domain] 2015 Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Severance and Related Benefits Employee Severance [Member] Other Exit Related Costs Other Restructuring [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring reserve balance, beginning of period Restructuring Reserve Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Cash payments Payments for Restructuring Non-cash charges (reversals), net Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash Restructuring reserve balance, end of period Share-based Arrangements with Employees and Nonemployees [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Stock Options Employee Stock Option [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Expected volatility Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate Risk-free interest rate Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Expected dividends Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Expected life Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Stock Options, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Stock Compensation Plan [Member] Earnings per Share Earnings per Share [Line Items] Earnings per Share [Line Items] Anti-dilutive shares Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Numerator – Net income (loss): Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Net income (loss) Denominator – Weighted average shares Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic Employee stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table] Cash Cash [Member] Commercial Paper Commercial Paper [Member] Cash Flow Hedging Instruments Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items] Cash and cash equivalents, at fair value Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Current marketable securities, at fair value Marketable Securities, Current, 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. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item includes debt and equity securities available-for-sale which are intended to be held for less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer. Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities, at fair value Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities, Fair Value Disclosure Fair value portion of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. Financial Instruments Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses realized and included in net loss, net of tax effects Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Ending Balance Beginning balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax effects Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses realized and included in net loss, net of tax effects Total other comprehensive income (loss) Ending balance Total: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Beginning balance Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax effects Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss), Net of Tax Net of tax amount of unrealized gain (loss) before reclassification adjustments. Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses realized and included in net loss, net of tax effects Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment, Net of Tax Net of tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment of other comprehensive income. Total other comprehensive income (loss) Ending balance Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Restructuring and Other Special Charges Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Computing and Graphics Computing and Graphics [Member] Computing and Graphics [Member] Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom Graphics and Visual Solutions [Member] Graphics and Visual Solutions [Member] All Other Other Segments [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Net revenue Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Operating income (loss) Line of Credit Facility Line of Credit Facility [Table] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Greater than or equal to 66.66% of the Revolver Commitment Greater than or equal to 66.66% of the Revolver Commitment [Member] Greater than or equal to 66.66% of the Revolver Commitment [Member] Greater than or equal to 33.33% of the Revolver Commitment, less than 66.66% Greater than or equal to 33.33% of the Revolver Commitment, less than 66.66% [Member] Greater than or equal to 33.33% of the Revolver Commitment, less than 66.66% [Member] Less than 33.33% of the Revolver Commitment Less than 33.33% of the Revolver Commitment [Member] Less than 33.33% of the Revolver Commitment [Member] Secured Revolving Line of Credit Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Base rate Secured revolving line of credit, base rate Secured revolving line of credit, base rate LIBOR Secured revolving line of credit, LIBOR Secured revolving line of credit, LIBOR Dense Server Systems Business Exit Dense Server Systems Business Exit [Member] Dense Server Systems Business Exit [Member] Reduction of the Company's global workforce Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated, Inception to Date Percent Acquired intangible assets impairment charge Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Asset impairment charges Asset Impairment Charges Cash payments Severance and related benefits charges Severance Costs Contract or program termination charges Loss on Contract Termination Other Restructuring Costs Other Restructuring Costs Amended and restated loan and security agreement [Axis] Amended and restated loan and security agreement [Axis] Amended and restated loan and security agreement [Axis] Amended and restated loan and security agreement [Domain] Amended and restated loan and security agreement [Domain] [Domain] for Amended and restated loan and security agreement [Axis] Amended and restated loan and security agreement Amended and restated loan and security agreement [Member] Amended and restated loan and security agreement [Member] When less than 35% of the Secured Revolving Line of Credit utilized When less than 35% of the Secured Revolving Line of Credit utilized [Member] When less than 35% of the Secured Revolving Line of Credit is utilized When 35% or more of the Secured Revolving Line of Credit utilized When 35% or more of the Secured Revolving Line of Credit is utilized [Member] When 35% or more of the Secured Revolving Line of Credit is utilized [Member] Revolving Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Line of Credit Facility Secured revolving line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Letters of credit, maximum borrowing capacity Letters of Credit Maximum Borrowing Capacity Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the Letters of Credit (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding). Secured revolving line of credit, borrowing base description Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Description Secured revolving line of credit, outstanding balance Line of Credit, Current Secured revolving line of credit, interest rate at period end Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Secured revolving line of credit, maturity date Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Restrictions on subsidiaries Restrictions on Company's subsidiaries Restrictions on the Company's subsidiaries' ability to borrow secured debt or unsecured debt. Excess cash availability requirement as a percentage of total commitment Excess cash availability requirement as a percentage of total commitment Payment condition related to excess cash availability as a percentage requirement of total commitment. Excess cash availability requirement Excess cash availability requirement Payment condition triggering requirement to maintain excess cash availability. Maximum amount of permitted liens Maximum amount of permitted liens Payment condition - amount greater than which permitted liens can not exceed. Condition related to sufficient amount reserved Condition related to sufficient amount reserved The Loan Parties are required to reserve sufficient amount for all debt for borrowed money exceeding the permitted amount indicated. Loan Parties’ Excess Cash Availability Loan Parties’ Excess Cash Availability Amount Loan Parties’ Excess Cash Availability must be greater than amount indicated. Limit on amount of default related to bankruptcy Limit on amount of default related to bankruptcy The events of default related to bankruptcy cannot exceed amount indicated. Limit on amount of default related to judgments Limit on amount of default related to judgments The events of default related to judgments cannot exceed amount indicated. Limit on amount of default related to a loss, theft damage or destruction not covered by insurance Limit on amount of default related to a loss, theft damage or destruction not covered by insurance The events of default related to a loss, theft damage or destruction not covered by insurance cannot exceed amount indicated. Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Schedule of Restructuring Activities and Related Liabilities Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Net Income (Loss) Per Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Changes in Product Warranty Liability [Roll Forward] Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Product Warranty Accrual New warranties issued Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued Settlements Product Warranty Accrual, Payments Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties, including expirations Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease) Ending balance Summary of Available-for-sale Securities Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block] Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Financial Instruments Not Recorded At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] This schedule represents the amounts as included on the statement of financial position for the financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined) for which related fair value disclosure is being provided. The amounts as included in the statement of financial position may also be referred to as the carrying amount or reported amount. Net carrying amount is not an indication of an asset's fair value, but in certain circumstances the carrying value and fair value may be identical, such as in the case of trade receivables and payables where carrying amount may approximate fair value. Likewise, this schedule applies to items which contain a sub-component that may be measured at fair value for financial statement reporting purposes or which is in its entirety carried at fair value. Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Operations Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Balance Sheet Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Secured revolving line of credit, interest rate description Secured Revolving Line Of Credit, Interest Rate Description [Table Text Block] Description of the interest rate for the amounts borrowed under the credit facility, including the terms and the method for determining the interest rate (for example, fixed or variable, LIBOR plus a percentage, increasing rate, timing of interest rate resets, remarketing provisions). Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Fourth Amendment to the WSA Fourth Amendment to WSA [Member] Fourth Amendment to the WSA [Member] Fifth Amendment to the WSA FifthAmendmentToWSA [Member] Fifth Amendment to the WSA [Member] Globalfoundries Globalfoundries [Member] Globalfoundries [Member] Related Party Transaction Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Date of amendment to the WSA Date of amendment to WSA Date of amendment to the Wafer Supply Agreement (WSA) made. Purchases from GF related to wafer manufacturing and research and development activities Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party Purchase obligations from GF Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount Tax effect related to unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax [Abstract] Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax Tax effect related to unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Effect [Abstract] Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses realized and included in net income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax Derivative [Table] Derivative [Table] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Interest Rate Contract Interest Rate Contract [Member] Foreign Exchange Contract Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Derivative [Line Items] Derivative [Line Items] Contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Derivative at Fair Value, Net Derivative, hedging instruments, net Derivative Instruments in Hedges, at Fair Value, Net Derivative, notional amount Derivative, Notional Amount