ACQUISITIONS - Allocation of Estimated Consideration (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012
Zarlink Semiconductor, Inc
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 83,497
Accounts receivable	17,980
Inventories	28,403
Other current assets	35,655
Property and equipment	7,648
Other assets	4,353
Identifiable intangible assets	210,100
Goodwill	271,757
Current liabilities	(58,379)
Deferred tax liabilities	27,741
Other non-current liabilities	(5,085)
Total estimated consideration	623,670
Timing Business of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Inventories	2,741
Property and equipment	4
Identifiable intangible assets	12,960
Goodwill	28,509
Current liabilities	(169)
Total estimated consideration	$ 44,045