Acquired Intangible Assets

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Acquired Intangible Assets

Acquired Intangible Assets

The Company’s acquired intangible assets with definite useful lives primarily consist of patents and licenses. The following table summarizes the components of gross and net acquired intangible asset balances as of December 31, 2016 and September 24, 2016 (in millions):

	December 31, 2016							September 24, 2016
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net  Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net  Carrying Amount
Definite-lived and amortizable acquired intangible assets	$	7,472	$	(4,724	)	$	2,748	$	8,912	$	(5,806	)	$	3,106
Indefinite-lived and non-amortizable acquired intangible assets	100		—			100		100		—			100
Total acquired intangible assets	$	7,572	$	(4,724	)	$	2,848	$	9,012	$	(5,806	)	$	3,206