10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

R QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 29, 2013

OR

£ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________to__________

Commission file number 001-05560

SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	04-2302115
(State or other jurisdiction ofincorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

20 Sylvan Road, Woburn, Massachusetts	01801
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 376-3000

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    R Yes £ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  R Yes £ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large Accelerated filer R	Accelerated filer £	Non-accelerated filer £	Smaller reporting company £
	(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). £ Yes R No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding at April 19, 2013
Common Stock, par value $.25 per share		191,193,425

SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 29, 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	PAGE NO.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)	3
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 29, 2013 AND MARCH 30, 2012	3
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 29, 2013 AND MARCH 30, 2012	4
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - MARCH 29, 2013 AND SEPTEMBER 28, 2012	5
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 29, 2013 AND MARCH 30, 2012	6
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	7
ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	14
ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	19
ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	20
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	21
ITEM 1A: RISK FACTORS	21
ITEM 2: UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	22
ITEM 6: EXHIBITS	23
SIGNATURES	24

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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013			March 30, 2012			March 29, 2013			March 30, 2012
Net revenue	$	425.2		$	364.7		$	878.9		$	758.4
Cost of goods sold	248.5			212.4			509.6			434.3
Gross profit	176.7			152.3			369.3			324.1
Operating expenses:
Research and development	56.3			53.0			114.4			99.9
Selling, general and administrative	39.7			40.2			77.8			83.2
Amortization of intangibles	7.2			9.3			15.4			15.6
Restructuring and other charges	4.8			6.0			6.4			6.6
Total operating expenses	108.0			108.5			214.0			205.3
Operating income	68.7			43.8			155.3			118.8
Interest expense	—			(0.1		)	—			(0.6		)
Other expense, net	(1.4		)	(0.3		)	(1.1		)	(0.1		)
Income before income taxes	67.3			43.4			154.2			118.1
Provision for income taxes	5.6			9.4			26.0			26.9
Net income	$	61.7		$	34.0		$	128.2		$	91.2
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.33		$	0.18		$	0.68		$	0.49
Diluted	$	0.32		$	0.18		$	0.66		$	0.48
Weighted average shares:
Basic	188.7			185.2			189.1			184.6
Diluted	193.1			191.0			193.6			190.3

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited, in millions)

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012		March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012
Net income	$	61.7	$	34.0	$	128.2	$	91.2
Comprehensive income	$	61.7	$	34.0	$	128.2	$	91.2

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited, in millions, except per share amounts)

	As of
	March 29, 2013			September 28, 2012
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	458.8		$	307.1
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.4 and $0.5, respectively	234.6			297.6
Inventory	226.8			232.9
Other current assets	43.5			45.7
Total current assets	963.7			883.3
Property, plant and equipment, net	294.3			279.4
Goodwill	800.5			800.5
Intangible assets, net	78.5			94.0
Deferred tax assets, net	66.5			65.2
Other assets	13.4			14.2
Total assets	$	2,216.9		$	2,136.6
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	111.5			140.6
Accrued compensation and benefits	35.5			31.3
Other current liabilities	15.6			10.8
Total current liabilities	162.6			182.7
Long-term tax liabilities	47.6			41.8
Other long-term liabilities	6.7			6.6
Total liabilities	216.9			231.1
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, no par value: 25.0 shares authorized, no shares issued	—			—
Common stock, $0.25 par value: 525.0 shares authorized; 205.8 shares issued and 191.1 shares outstanding at March 29, 2013, and 202.9 shares issued and 192.3 shares outstanding at September 28, 2012	47.8			48.1
Additional paid-in capital	1,975.1			1,920.0
Treasury stock, at cost	(250.3		)	(161.8		)
Retained earnings	229.0			100.8
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1.6		)	(1.6		)
Total stockholders’ equity	2,000.0			1,905.5
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,216.9		$	2,136.6

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited, in millions)

	Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013			March 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	128.2		$	91.2
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Share-based compensation	36.0			35.1
Depreciation	37.0			35.0
Amortization of intangible assets and other	15.4			16.1
Contribution of common shares to savings and retirement plans	8.7			8.0
Deferred income taxes	(1.3		)	2.2
Excess tax benefit from share-based payments	(5.5		)	(5.4		)
Other	—			0.4
Changes in assets and liabilities net of acquired balances:
Receivables, net	63.0			(23.8		)
Inventory	6.0			16.7
Other current and long-term assets	(2.9		)	(4.4		)
Accounts payable	(29.0		)	11.3
Other current and long-term liabilities	22.3			11.8
Net cash provided by operating activities	277.9			194.2
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(52.0		)	(32.2		)
Payments for acquisitions net of cash acquired	—			(229.6		)
Sales and maturities of investments	0.8			20.9
Net cash used in investing activities	(51.2		)	(240.9		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Retirement of debt	—			(48.1		)
Excess tax benefit from share-based payments	5.5			5.4
Repurchase of common stock - tax withholding on equity awards	(16.0		)	(15.5		)
Repurchase of common stock - share repurchase program	(72.5		)	(12.4		)
Net proceeds from exercise of stock options	8.0			13.9
Net cash used in financing activities	(75.0		)	(56.7		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	151.7			(103.4		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	307.1			410.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	458.8		$	307.4
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Income taxes paid	$	8.5		$	9.1
Interest paid	$	—		$	0.2

See the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.     DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. together with its consolidated subsidiaries, (“Skyworks” or the “Company”) is an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors.  Leveraging core technologies, Skyworks supports automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure, energy management, GPS, industrial, medical, military, wireless networking, smartphone and tablet applications.  The Company's portfolio includes amplifiers, attenuators, circulators, demodulators, detectors, diodes, directional couplers, front-end modules, hybrids, infrastructure RF subsystems, isolators, lighting and display solutions, mixers, modulators, optocouplers, optoisolators, phase shifters, PLLs/synthesizers/VCOs, power dividers/combiners, power management devices, receivers, switches and technical ceramics. 

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial reporting. Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. However, in management's opinion, the financial information reflects all adjustments, including those of a normal recurring nature necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. This information should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2012, filed with the SEC on November 21, 2012 (the "2012 10-K"), as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the 2012 10-K, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2013.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, costs, expenses, comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive loss that are reported in these unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying disclosures. The Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment. Significant judgment is required in determining the recognition and/or disclosure of reserves for and fair value of items such as inventory, income taxes, share-based compensation, loss contingencies, subsequent events (which the Company has evaluated through the date of issuance of these unaudited consolidated financial statements), bad debt allowances, contingent consideration, intangible assets associated with business combinations, and overall fair value assessments of assets and liabilities, particularly those classified as Level 2 or Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. In addition, significant judgment is required in determining whether a potential indicator of impairment of long-lived assets exists and in estimating future cash flows for any necessary impairment tests. Management's estimates could differ significantly from actual results.

The Company's fiscal year ends each year on the Friday closest to September 30. Fiscal 2013 consists of 52 weeks and ends on September 27, 2013. Fiscal 2012 consisted of 52 weeks and ended on September 28, 2012. The second quarters of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 each consisted of 13 weeks and ended on March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012, respectively.

2.     MARKETABLE SECURITIES

The Company accounts for its investment in marketable securities in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 320-Investments-Debt and Equity Securities, and classifies them as “available for sale.” At March 29, 2013, the balance included an auction rate security ("ARS") with a par value of $3.2 million and a carrying value of $2.3 million as compared to the September 28, 2012 balances of $4.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively. The decrease in the balance held at March 29, 2013 was due to the sale of an ARS instrument during the period with a carrying value of $0.8 million. The remaining ARS instrument is scheduled to mature in 2017. The current difference between the par and carrying value is categorized as a temporary loss in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The Company receives scheduled interest payments on the ARS in accordance with the terms of the securities and evaluates the appropriate accounting treatment in each period presented.

3.    FAIR VALUE

Fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. GAAP provides a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that prioritize the use of observable inputs over the use of unobservable inputs, when such observable inputs are available. The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:

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• Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

• Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets), or model-driven valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated with, observable market data.

• Level 3 - Fair value is derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable, including assumptions and judgments made by the Company.

Assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements. The Company reviews the fair value hierarchy classification on a quarterly basis. Changes in the observable inputs may result in a reclassification of assets and liabilities within the three levels of the hierarchy outlined above.

Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis such as our financial instruments, marketable securities and contingent consideration related to business combinations and recognizes transfers within the fair value hierarchy at the end of the fiscal quarter in which the change in circumstances that caused the transfer occurred. There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 or 3 assets or liabilities during the three and six months endedMarch 29, 2013.

Due to the illiquid markets for the Company's ARS, the Company believes that these securities are appropriately classified as a Level 3 asset.

As of March 29, 2013, assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis consist of the following (in millions):         

			Fair Value Measurements
	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Money market	$	223.3	$	223.3	$	—	$	—
Auction rate securities	2.3		—		—		2.3
Total	$	225.6	$	223.3	$	—	$	2.3
Liabilities
Contingent consideration liability recorded for business combinations	$	1.0	$	—	$	—	$	1.0

The following table summarizes changes to the fair value of the ARS, which is a Level 3 asset (in millions):

	Auction Rate Securities
Balance at September 28, 2012	$	3.1
Sale of auction rate securities	(0.8		)
Balance at March 29, 2013	$	2.3

There were no changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration which is recorded as a Level 3 liability during the three and six months endedMarch 29, 2013.

Assets Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Company's non-financial assets and liabilities, such as goodwill, intangible assets, and other long-lived assets resulting from business combinations are measured at fair value using income approach valuation methodologies at the date of acquisition and subsequently re-measured if there are indicators of impairment. There were no indicators of impairment identified during the three and six months endedMarch 29, 2013.

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4.     INVENTORY

Inventory consists of the following (in millions):

	As of
	March 29, 2013		September 28, 2012
Raw materials	$	23.2	$	27.2
Work-in-process	109.0		111.2
Finished goods	82.6		83.0
Finished goods held on consignment by customers	12.0		11.5
Total inventory	$	226.8	$	232.9

5.     PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment, net consist of the following (in millions):

	As of
	March 29, 2013			September 28, 2012
Land and improvements	$	12.0		$	12.0
Buildings and improvements	60.2			57.0
Furniture and fixtures	25.7			25.4
Machinery and equipment	643.4			623.3
Construction in progress	58.2			36.9
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	799.5			754.6
Accumulated depreciation	(505.2		)	(475.2		)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	294.3		$	279.4

6.     GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

There were no changes to the carrying amount of goodwill during the six months endedMarch 29, 2013.

The Company tests its goodwill and non-amortizing trademarks for impairment annually as of the first day of its fourth fiscal quarter and in interim periods if certain events occur indicating the carrying value of goodwill or non-amortizing trademarks may be impaired. There were no indicators of impairment noted during the six months endedMarch 29, 2013.

Intangible assets consist of the following (in millions):

		As of							As of
	Weighted Average Amortization Period Remaining (Years)	March 29, 2013							September 28, 2012
		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Customer relationships	3.1	$	78.7	$	(42.7	)	$	36.0	$	78.7	$	(36.3	)	$	42.4
Developed technology and other	3.3	88.8		(49.0		)	39.8		89.3		(42.2		)	47.1
In-process research and development	0.9	6.1		(5.0		)	1.1		6.1		(3.2		)	2.9
Trademarks	Indefinite	1.6		—			1.6		1.6		—			1.6
Total intangible assets		$	175.2	$	(96.7	)	$	78.5	$	175.7	$	(81.7	)	$	94.0

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Annual amortization expense for the next five years related to intangible assets is expected to be as follows (in millions):

	Remaining 2013		2014		2015		2016		2017		Thereafter
Amortization expense	$	13.7	$	24.0	$	21.0	$	16.2	$	2.0	$	—

7.     INCOME TAXES

Income tax provision consisted of the following components (in millions):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012		March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012
United States income taxes	$	3.9	$	8.4	$	21.7	$	23.9
Foreign income taxes	1.7		1.0		4.3		3.0
Provision for income taxes	$	5.6	$	9.4	$	26.0	$	26.9

For the three and six months endedMarch 29, 2013, the difference between the Company's effective tax rate of 8.3% and 16.9%, respectively, and the 35% United States federal statutory rate resulted primarily from foreign earnings taxed at rates lower than the federal statutory rate, the domestic production activities deduction, and research and development tax credits earned, partially offset by an increase in the Company's tax expense related to a change in the Company's reserve for uncertain tax positions. In January 2013, the United States Congress enacted the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, extending numerous tax positions which had expired. The legislation reduced the Company's tax expense for the three and six months ended March 29, 2013 by approximately $9.1 million.

For the three and six months endedMarch 30, 2012, the difference between the Company's effective tax rate of 21.7% and 22.8%, respectively, and the 35% United States federal statutory rate resulted primarily from foreign earnings taxed at rates lower than the federal statutory rate, the domestic production activities deduction, and the recognition of research and development tax credits earned, partially offset by an increase in the Company's tax expense related to a change in the Company's reserve for uncertain tax positions.

8.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Matters

From time to time, various lawsuits, claims and proceedings have been, and may in the future be, instituted or asserted against the Company, including those pertaining to patent infringement, intellectual property, environmental, product liability and warranty, safety and health, employment and contractual matters.

The semiconductor industry is characterized by vigorous protection and pursuit of intellectual property rights. From time to time, third parties have asserted and may in the future assert patent, copyright, trademark and other intellectual property rights to technologies that are important to the Company's business and have demanded and may in the future demand that the Company license their technology. The outcome of any such litigation cannot be predicted with certainty and some such lawsuits, claims or proceedings may be disposed of unfavorably to the Company. Generally speaking, intellectual property disputes often have a risk of injunctive relief, which, if imposed against the Company, could materially and adversely affect the Company's financial condition, or results of operations. From time to time the Company may also be involved in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. Legal costs are expensed as incurred.

On June 6 and 7, 2011, two putative stockholder class action lawsuits (Case No. 111CV202403 (the “Bushansky action”) and Case No. 111CV202501 (the “Venette action”), respectively) were filed in California Superior Court in Santa Clara County naming Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc. ("AATI"), members of AATI's board of directors, the Company and PowerCo Acquisition Corp. (“Merger Sub”) as defendants. The lawsuits related to conduct surrounding the Company's acquisition of AATI. On July 26, 2011, the Court issued an order consolidating the Bushansky action and Venette action into a single, consolidated action captioned In re Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc. Shareholder Litigation, Lead Case No. 111CV202403, and designating an amended complaint filed on July 14, 2011 in the Venette action as the operative complaint in the litigation.

On November 30, 2011, following confidential arbitration proceedings in the Delaware Court of Chancery, the Company announced that it and AATI had amended their previously announced merger agreement whereby the Company would acquire

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AATI at a reduced price through a tender offer. The Company and AATI completed the transaction on January 9, 2012. On March 2, 2012, the Court stayed all discovery in the matter and ordered that Plaintiffs file an amended complaint by April 20, 2012.

On April 20, 2012, Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint (“First Amended Complaint”) against each of the original defendants with the exception of Merger Sub. The First Amended Complaint alleges, among other things, that (1) members of AATI's board of directors breached their fiduciary duties by (a) failing to take steps to maximize the value of AATI to its public shareholders by failing to adequately consider potential acquirers, (b) agreeing to the merger for inadequate consideration on unfair terms; (c) causing the filing of a materially misleading Schedule 14D-9 that failed to (i) disclose a basis for the price reduction, (ii) describe the arbitration proceedings, and (iii) include any financial valuation or fairness opinion concerning whether the revised merger consideration was fair; and (d) causing the issuance of amendments to the Schedule 14D-9 that failed to respond adequately to the SEC's disclosure directives; and (2) Skyworks and AATI allegedly aided and abetted these purported breaches of fiduciary duties.   On March 4, 2013, Plaintiffs filed a Second Amended Complaint, which asserts claims substantially similar to those in the First Amended Complaint.  On April 5, 2013, Defendants filed demurrers against the Second Amended Complaint, calling for the case to be dismissed with prejudice.  A hearing on the pending demurrers has been set for July 26, 2013.

The Company monitors the status of these and other contingencies on an ongoing basis to ensure amounts are recognized and/or disclosed in our financial statements and footnotes as required by ASC 450, Loss Contingencies. At the time of this filing, the Company had not recorded any accrual for loss contingencies associated with its legal proceedings as losses resulting from such matters were determined to be remote. In addition, the Company does not believe there are any legal proceedings that are reasonably possible to result in a material loss. We are engaged in various other legal actions, not described above, in the normal course of business and, while there can be no assurances, the Company believes the outcome of all pending litigation involving the Company will not have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the Company.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

The Company has made no contractual guarantees for the benefit of third parties. However, the Company generally indemnifies its customers from third-party intellectual property infringement litigation claims that may be brought against its customers related to its products, and, on occasion, also provides other indemnities related to product sales. In connection with certain facility leases, the Company has indemnified its lessors for certain claims arising from the Company's activities at the facility or out of the lease.

The Company indemnifies its directors and officers to the maximum extent permitted under the laws of the state of Delaware. The duration of the indemnities varies, and in many cases is indefinite. The indemnities to customers in connection with product sales generally are subject to limits based upon the amount of the related product sales and in many cases are subject to geographic and other restrictions. In certain instances, the Company's indemnities do not provide for any limitation of the maximum potential future payments the Company could be obligated to make. As of March 29, 2013, the Company had not recorded any liability for these indemnities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company continues to monitor and reassess indemnities each reporting period.

9.     COMMON STOCK REPURCHASE

On November 8, 2012, the Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program, pursuant to which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $200.0 million of the Company's common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements. During the three months ended March 29, 2013, the Company paid approximately $30.9 million (including commissions) in connection with the repurchase of 1.4 million shares of its common stock (paying an average price of $21.89 per share). During the six months endedMarch 29, 2013, the Company paid approximately $72.5 million (including commissions) in connection with the repurchase of 3.3 million shares of its common stock (paying an average price of $21.91 per share). As of March 29, 2013, $127.5 million remained available under the existing share repurchase authorization.

During the six months ended March 30, 2012, the Company paid approximately $12.4 million in connection with the repurchase of 0.8 million shares of its common stock.

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10.     EARNINGS PER SHARE

(In millions, except per share amounts)	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012		March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012
Net income	$	61.7	$	34.0	$	128.2	$	91.2
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic	188.7		185.2		189.1		184.6
Dilutive effect of equity based awards	4.4		5.7		4.5		5.1
Dilutive effect of convertible debt	—		0.1		—		0.6
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted	193.1		191.0		193.6		190.3
Net income per share – basic	$	0.33	$	0.18	$	0.68	$	0.49
Net income per share - diluted	$	0.32	$	0.18	$	0.66	$	0.48
Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents	6.5		5.5		6.3		5.6

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of equity based awards and the convertible debt which was outstanding during the three and six months ended March 30, 2012, using the treasury stock method. Certain of the Company's outstanding stock options were excluded because they were anti-dilutive, but could become dilutive in the future.

11.    RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES

During the three and six months ended March 29, 2013, the Company recorded restructuring and other charges of approximately $4.8 million and $6.4 million, respectively. These charges relate to severance costs and are associated with two separate organizational restructuring plans undertaken to reduce headcount that were each initiated during the three and six months ended March 29, 2013. These actions are expected to be completed within a year of the start of each program and have been aggregated into the "FY13 Restructuring Programs" in the summary table below. The Company does not anticipate any further material charges related to these plans.

During the three and six months ended March 30, 2012, the Company recorded restructuring and other charges of approximately $6.0 million and $6.6 million, respectively. These charges included $6.2 million in severance costs and $0.4 million in lease termination costs primarily related to the acquisition of AATI which was acquired in fiscal 2012 and to a lesser extent the acquisition of SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. which was acquired in fiscal 2011. Payments related to these restructuring plans are largely complete and are summarized under "Other Restructuring" in the table below.

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The restructuring activity for the three and six months ended March 29, 2013 is as follows (in millions):

Three months ended March 29, 2013	Balance at December 28, 2012		Current Charges		Cash Payments			Other		Balance at March 29, 2013
FY13 Restructuring Programs
Employee severance costs	$	1.4	$	4.8	$	(3.1	)	$	—	$	3.1
Other Restructuring
Employee severance costs	0.2		—		(0.2		)	—		—
Lease and other contractual obligations	0.7		—		(0.1		)	—		0.6
Total	$	2.3	$	4.8	$	(3.4	)	$	—	$	3.7
Six months ended March 29, 2013	Balance at September 28, 2012		Current Charges		Cash Payments			Other		Balance at March 29, 2013
FY13 Restructuring Programs
Employee severance costs	$	—	$	6.4	$	(3.3	)	$	—	$	3.1
Other Restructuring
Employee severance costs	0.9		—		(0.9		)	—		—
Lease and other contractual obligations	0.8		—		(0.2		)	—		0.6
Total	$	1.7	$	6.4	$	(4.4	)	$	—	$	3.7

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Words such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “seek,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential,” “continue,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “predicts,” and similar expressions or variations or negatives of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements in this report. Additionally, statements concerning future matters such as the development of new products, enhancements or technologies, sales levels, expense levels and other statements regarding matters that are not historical are forward-looking statements. Although forward-looking statements in this report reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by us. Consequently, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and actual results and outcomes may differ materially and adversely from the results and outcomes discussed in or anticipated by the forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those in the forward-looking statements. We urge you to consider the risks and uncertainties discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2012, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on November 21, 2012 (the "2012 10-K"), as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the 2012 10-K, filed on January 28, 2013, under the heading “Risk Factors” and in the other documents we have filed with the SEC in evaluating our forward-looking statements. We have no plans, and undertake no obligation, to revise or update our forward-looking statements to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.

In this document, the words “we,” “our,” “ours” and “us” refer only to Skyworks Solutions, Inc. and its subsidiaries and not any other person or entity.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 29, 2013 AND MARCH 30, 2012.

The following table sets forth the results of our operations expressed as a percentage of our net revenue:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012		March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012
Net revenue	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%
Cost of goods sold	58.4		58.2		58.0		57.3
Gross profit	41.6		41.8		42.0		42.7
Operating expenses:
Research and development	13.2		14.5		13.0		13.2
Selling, general and administrative	9.3		11.0		8.8		10.9
Amortization of intangibles	1.7		2.6		1.8		2.1
Restructuring and other charges	1.1		1.6		0.7		0.9
Total operating expenses	25.3		29.7		24.3		27.1
Operating income	16.3		12.1		17.7		15.6
Interest expense	—		—		—		(0.1	)
Other expense, net	(0.3	)	(0.1	)	(0.1	)	—
Income before income taxes	16.0		12.0		17.6		15.5
Provision for income taxes	1.3		2.6		3.0		3.5
Net income	14.7	%	9.4	%	14.6	%	12.0	%

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OVERVIEW

We are an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors.  Leveraging core technologies, we support automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure, energy management, GPS, industrial, medical, military, wireless networking, smartphone and tablet applications.  Our portfolio includes amplifiers, attenuators, circulators, demodulators, detectors, diodes, directional couplers, front-end modules, hybrids, infrastructure RF subsystems, isolators, lighting and display solutions, mixers, modulators, optocouplers, optoisolators, phase shifters, PLLs/synthesizers/VCOs, power dividers/combiners, power management devices, receivers, switches and technical ceramics.

NET REVENUE

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013		Change	March 30, 2012		March 29, 2013		Change	March 30, 2012
(dollars in millions)
Net revenue	$	425.2	16.6%	$	364.7	$	878.9	15.9%	$	758.4

We market and sell our products directly to original equipment manufacturers of communication electronic products, third-party original design and contract manufacturers, and indirectly through electronic components distributors. We periodically enter into revenue generating arrangements that leverage our broad intellectual property portfolio by licensing or selling our non-core patents or other intellectual property. We anticipate continuing this intellectual property strategy in future periods.

We generated net revenue of $425.2 million for the three months endedMarch 29, 2013, an increase of $60.5 million or 16.6% when compared to $364.7 million for the corresponding period in fiscal 2012. Net revenue increased by 15.9% or $120.5 million to $878.9 million for the six months endedMarch 29, 2013, as compared to $758.4 million for the corresponding period in fiscal 2012. We generally experience seasonal peaks during our first and fourth fiscal quarters primarily as a result of increased worldwide production and sales of consumer electronics from increased holiday sales, whereas our second fiscal quarter is typically lower and in line with seasonal industry trends. However, we continue to experience year-over-year growth as smartphones continue to displace traditional cellular phones, tablet computing increases in popularity and as our product portfolio expands to address additional content within handset, tablet and adjacent vertical markets including medical, automotive, military and industrial.  

The increase in net revenue for the three months ended March 29, 2013 was primarily driven by increased demand for our 3G, Switching and WLAN solutions, partially offset by lower GSM/GPRS product revenue as a result of the contracting 2G market.  

The increase in net revenue for the six months ended March 29, 2013 was primarily driven by the aforementioned factors and the incremental revenue associated with our acquisition of Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc. ("AATI") which occurred in our second fiscal quarter of 2012.

GROSS PROFIT

	Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013			Change	March 30, 2012			March 29, 2013			Change	March 30, 2012
(dollars in millions)
Gross profit	$	176.7		16.0%	$	152.3		$	369.3		13.9%	$	324.1
% of net revenue	41.6		%		41.8		%	42.0		%		42.7		%

Gross profit represents net revenue less cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold consists primarily of purchased materials, labor and overhead (including depreciation and share-based compensation expense) associated with product manufacturing. Erosion of average selling prices of established products is typical of the semiconductor industry due to constant product innovations. Consistent with trends in the industry, we anticipate that average selling prices for our established products will continue to decline at a normalized rate of five to ten percent per year. As part of our normal course of business, we mitigate the gross profit margin impact of declining average selling prices with efforts to increase unit volume by leveraging customer relationships and integrating functionality of our products, reducing materials costs and lowering manufacturing costs of existing products and by introducing new and/ or higher value-added products.

Gross profit was $24.4 million greater for the three months ended March 29, 2013 than in the corresponding period in fiscal 2012. The increase in gross profit was the result of higher unit volumes and lower per unit materials and manufacturing costs with an

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aggregate gross profit benefit of approximately $36.3 million. This benefit was offset by the erosion of our average selling price and changes in the mix of products sold having a combined unfavorable impact on gross profit of approximately $11.9 million. As a result, gross profit margin decreased from 41.8% for the three months ended March 30, 2012 to 41.6% for the three months ended March 29, 2013.

Gross profit was $45.2 million greater for the six months endedMarch 29, 2013 than in the corresponding period in fiscal 2012. The increase in gross profit was the result of higher unit volumes and lower per unit materials and manufacturing costs with an aggregate gross profit benefit of approximately $89.8 million. This benefit was offset by the erosion of our average selling price and changes in the mix of products sold having a combined unfavorable impact on gross profit of approximately $44.7 million. As a result, gross profit margin decreased from 42.7% for the six months endedMarch 30, 2012 to 42.0% for the six months endedMarch 29, 2013.

During the six months endedMarch 29, 2013, we continued to benefit from higher contribution margins associated with the licensing and/or sale of intellectual property.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

	Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013			Change	March 30, 2012			March 29, 2013			Change	March 30, 2012
(dollars in millions)
Research and development	$	56.3		6.2%	$	53.0		$	114.4		14.5%	$	99.9
% of net revenue	13.2		%		14.5		%	13.0		%		13.2		%

Research and development expenses consist primarily of direct personnel costs including share-based compensation expense, costs for pre-production evaluation and testing of new devices, masks, engineering prototypes and design tool costs.

Research and development expense for the three months ended March 29, 2013 increased $3.3 million or 6.2% compared to the corresponding period in fiscal year 2012. The increase was primarily attributable to a $2.8 million increase in compensation expense including variable and stock-based compensation and an overall increase related to product design and development activity when compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year. Research and development expense decreased as a percentage of net revenue due to the aforementioned increase in net revenue.

Research and development expense for the six months ended March 29, 2013 increased $14.5 million or 14.5% when compared to the corresponding period in fiscal year 2012. The increases was primarily related to a $8.8 million increase in compensation expense including variable and stock-based compensation and a $5.7 million increase related to product design and development activity when compared to the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year. Research and development expense decreased as a percentage of net revenue due to the aforementioned increase in net revenue.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

	Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013			Change	March 30, 2012			March 29, 2013			Change	March 30, 2012
(dollars in millions)
Selling, general and administrative	$	39.7		(1.2)%	$	40.2		$	77.8		(6.5)%	$	83.2
% of net revenue	9.3		%		11.0		%	8.8		%		10.9		%

Selling, general and administrative expenses include legal, accounting, treasury, human resources, information systems, customer service, bad debt expense, sales commissions, share-based compensation expense, advertising, marketing, costs associated with business combinations completed or contemplated during the period and other costs.

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 1.2% and 6.5% for the three and six months endedMarch 29, 2013, respectively, as compared to the corresponding period in fiscal 2012. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expense for the three and six months ended March 29, 2013 is primarily related to the decreases in acquisition related expenses incurred in the prior fiscal year of $2.1 million and $8.8 million, respectively, partially offset by increased compensation expense including variable and stock-based compensation of approximately $1.5 million and $3.1 million for the three and six months ended March

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29, 2013, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expense decreased as a percentage of net revenue due to the decrease in acquisition related expenses and the aforementioned increase in net revenue.

AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLES

	Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013			Change	March 30, 2012			March 29, 2013			Change	March 30, 2012
(dollars in millions)
Amortization of intangibles	$	7.2		(22.6)%	$	9.3		$	15.4		(1.3)%	$	15.6
% of net revenue	1.7		%		2.6		%	1.8		%		2.1		%

Amortization expense decreased for the three and six months endedMarch 29, 2013 when compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year due to the end of the estimated useful lives of certain intangible assets acquired in prior fiscal years.

RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES

	Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013			Change	March 30, 2012			March 29, 2013			Change	March 30, 2012
(dollars in millions)
Restructuring and other charges	$	4.8		(20.0)%	$	6.0		$	6.4		(3.0)%	$	6.6
% of net revenue	1.1		%		1.6		%	0.7		%		0.9		%

The restructuring and other charges incurred during the three and six months ended March 29, 2013 relate to severance costs associated with two separate organizational restructuring plans initiated during the period. These actions are expected to be completed within a year of the start of each program and we do not anticipate incurring any further material charges related to these restructuring plans. We made cash payments related to these restructuring activities of approximately $3.4 million and $4.4 million during the three and six months ended March 29, 2013, respectively and expect all cash payments to be completed in fiscal 2013 in all material respects.

During the three and six months ended March 30, 2012, we recorded $6.0 million and $6.6 million, respectively, in restructuring charges primarily related to a plan to reduce redundancies associated with the acquisition of AATI during fiscal 2012.

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES    

	Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013			Change	March 30, 2012			March 29, 2013			Change	March 30, 2012
(dollars in millions)
Provision for income taxes	$	5.6		(40.4)%	$	9.4		$	26.0		(3.3)%	$	26.9
% of net revenue	1.3		%		2.6		%	3.0		%		3.5		%

We recorded a provision for income taxes of $5.6 million ($3.9 million and $1.7 million for United States and foreign income taxes, respectively) and $26.0 million ($21.7 million and $4.3 million for United States and foreign income taxes, respectively) for the three and six months endedMarch 29, 2013, respectively.

The effective tax rate for the three and six months endedMarch 29, 2013 was 8.3% and 16.9%, respectively, as compared to 21.7% and 22.8%, for the three and six months ended March 30, 2012, respectively. The difference between our year to date effective tax rate of 16.9% and the federal statutory rate of 35% is principally due to the recognition of foreign earnings in lower tax jurisdictions, the domestic production activities deduction, and the recognition of research and development tax credits earned, partially offset by an increase in our tax expense related to a change in our reserve for uncertain tax positions.

In January 2013, the United States Congress enacted the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extending numerous tax provisions which had expired. This legislation reduced our income tax expense by approximately $9.1 million for the three and six months ended March 29, 2013.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

	Six Months Ended
(dollars in millions)	March 29, 2013			March 30, 2012
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	$	307.1		$	410.8
Net cash provided by operating activities	277.9			194.2
Net cash used in investing activities	(51.2		)	(240.9		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(75.0		)	(56.7		)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	458.8		$	307.4

Cash Flow from Operating Activities:

Our cash flow from operating activities consists of net income for the period adjusted for certain non-cash items and changes in certain operating assets and liabilities. During the six months endedMarch 29, 2013, we generated $277.9 million of cash flow from operating activities, an increase of $83.7 million when compared to the $194.2 million generated during the six months endedMarch 30, 2012. The increase in cash flow from operating activities during the six months endedMarch 29, 2013 was related to higher net income combined with a net cash inflow from changes in operating assets and liabilities in addition to increases in non-cash depreciation and share-based compensation expense. Specifically, the changes in operating assets and liabilities that resulted in sources of cash were: $63.0 million due to the collections of outstanding accounts receivable during the period related to prior quarter customer shipments, $22.3 in other current and long-term liabilities primarily related to accrued current and long-term tax liabilities, payroll accruals and restructuring activity and $6.0 million related to changes in inventory. The offsetting change in operating liabilities was a use of cash of $29.0 million resulting in a decrease to accounts payable due to the timing of vendor payments during the period.

Cash Flow from Investing Activities:

Our cash flow from investing activities consists of cash paid for capital expenditures, the sale and maturity of investments and acquisitions, net of cash acquired. Cash flow used in investing activities was $51.2 million during the six months endedMarch 29, 2013, compared to $240.9 million during the six months endedMarch 30, 2012. Cash used in investing activities decreased due to the acquisition of AATI in the prior fiscal year. Capital expenditures increased to $52.0 million due to the purchase of manufacturing equipment to support increased production in anticipation of accelerating demand from key customers at our wafer fabrication facility located in Massachusetts and our assembly and test facility in Mexicali, Mexico. During the six months endedMarch 30, 2012, we invested $32.2 million in capital expenditures. Our uses of cash for investing activities during the six months endedMarch 29, 2013 were partially offset by $0.8 million in proceeds received upon the sale of investments.

Cash Flow from Financing Activities:

Our cash flows from financing activities consist primarily of cash transactions related to our equity and debt. During the six months endedMarch 29, 2013, we had net cash outflows from financing activities of $75.0 million, compared to net cash outflows from financing activities of $56.7 million during the six months endedMarch 30, 2012. During the six months endedMarch 29, 2013, we had the following significant uses of cash:

• $72.5 million related to our repurchase of approximately 3.3 million shares of our common stock pursuant to the share repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors on November 8, 2012, and

• $16.0 million related to payroll tax withholdings on the vesting of employee performance and restricted stock awards.

These uses of cash were partially offset by the net proceeds from cash payments from employee stock option exercises of $8.0 million and excess tax benefit from stock option exercises of $5.5 million during the six months endedMarch 29, 2013.

Liquidity:

Cash and cash equivalent balances (including an immaterial restricted cash balance which is used to collateralize outstanding letters of credit for insurance and lease obligations) increased by $151.7 million to $458.8 million at March 29, 2013. The increase was primarily related to our increase in cash from operations partially offset by our use of $72.5 million in cash to repurchase approximately 3.3 million shares of stock and our investment of $52.0 million in cash in capital expenditures during the six months ended March 29, 2013. Based on our historical results of operations, we expect that our cash and cash equivalents on hand and the cash we expect to generate from operations will be sufficient to fund our research and development, capital expenditures, working capital and other cash requirements for at least the next 12 months. However, we cannot be certain that our cash from operations will be available in the future to fund all of our capital and operating requirements. In addition, any strategic investments and acquisitions that we may make may require additional capital resources. If we are unable to obtain sufficient cash or capital to

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meet our capital needs on a timely basis and on favorable terms, our business and operations could be materially and adversely affected.

Our invested cash balances primarily consist of money market funds with original maturities of three months or less where the underlying securities primarily consist of United States treasury obligations, United States agency obligations, repurchase agreements collateralized by United States Government and agency obligations and to a lesser extent time deposits and certificates of deposit.

Our cash and cash equivalents balance of $458.8 million at March 29, 2013 consisted of $266.5 million held domestically and $192.3 million held by foreign subsidiaries. Of the amount of cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries at March 29, 2013, approximately $122.4 million is considered by us to be indefinitely reinvested and would be subject to material tax effects if repatriated.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

Our contractual obligations disclosure in our 2012 10-K, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the 2012 10-K, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2013, have not materially changed since we filed those reports.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We have no material off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in SEC Regulation S-K- 303(a)(4)(ii).

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued technical corrections and improvements to the Accounting Standards Codifications. The guidance will not be effective for us until fiscal 2014. The adoption of the guidance will not have a significant impact or financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In February 2013, the FASB issued updated guidance on reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). This guidance seeks to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by requiring an entity to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The amendments in this guidance supersede the presentation requirements for reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in previously issued guidance. This guidance will be effective for our first quarter of fiscal year 2014. The adoption of this guidance will affect the presentation of comprehensive income but will not impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

We are subject to investment risk, interest rate risk, and foreign exchange rate risk as described below.

Investment and Interest Rate Risk

Our exposure to interest rate and general market risks relates principally to our investment portfolio, which as of March 29, 2013 consisted of the following (in millions):

	As of
	March 29, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents (time deposits and money market funds)	$	458.8
Carrying value of available for sale securities (auction rate securities)	2.3
Total	$	461.1

The main objective of our investment activities is the liquidity and preservation of capital. Our cash and cash equivalent investments have original maturities of three months or less which dampen the impact of significant market or interest rate risk. Credit risk associated with our investments is not material as our investment policy prescribes high credit quality standards and

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limits the amount of credit exposure we may have to any one issuer. We currently do not use derivative instruments for trading, speculative or investment purposes; however, we may use derivatives for some or all of those purposes in the future.

In the event that the market conditions change in the future and our auction rate security becomes fully and permanently impaired, the impact to income before income taxes would be the par value of the auction rate security of approximately $3.2 million as of March 29, 2013.

Based on our results of operations for the three and six months ended March 29, 2013, a hypothetical reduction in the interest rates on our cash and cash equivalents to zero would result in an immaterial reduction of interest income with a de minimis impact to income before income taxes.

We are subject to overall financial market risks, such as changes in market liquidity, credit quality and interest rates. However, given the low interest rate environment, the objectives of our investment activities, and the relatively low interest income generated from our cash and cash equivalents and other investments, we do not believe that financial market; investment or interest rate risks pose material exposures to our current business or results of operations. However, this may change in the future.

Exchange Rate Risk

Substantially all sales to our customers and our arrangements with third-party manufacturers provide for pricing and payment in United States dollars, thereby reducing the impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on our results. A small percentage of our international operational expenses are denominated in foreign currencies and exchange rate volatility could positively or negatively impact those operating costs. Increases in the value of the United States dollar relative to other currencies could make our products more expensive, which could negatively impact our ability to compete. Conversely, decreases in the value of the United States dollar relative to other currencies could result in our suppliers raising their prices to continue doing business with us. Given the relatively small number of customers and arrangements with third-party manufactures denominated in foreign currencies we do not believe that foreign exchange volatility has a material impact to our current business or results of operations. However, fluctuations in currency exchange rates could have a greater effect on our business or results of operations in the future to the extent our expenses increasingly become denominated in foreign currencies.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.

Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 29, 2013. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on management’s evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 29, 2013, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Changes in internal controls over financial reporting.

No changes to our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

From time to time, various lawsuits, claims and proceedings have been, and may in the future be, instituted or asserted against the Company, including those pertaining to patent infringement, intellectual property, environmental, product liability and warranty, safety and health, employment and contractual matters.

The semiconductor industry is characterized by vigorous protection and pursuit of intellectual property rights. From time to time, third parties have asserted and may in the future assert patent, copyright, trademark and other intellectual property rights to technologies that are important to the Company's business and have demanded and may in the future demand that the Company license their technology. The outcome of any such litigation cannot be predicted with certainty and some such lawsuits, claims or proceedings may be disposed of unfavorably to the Company. Generally speaking, intellectual property disputes often have a risk of injunctive relief, which, if imposed against the Company, could materially and adversely affect the Company's financial condition, or results of operations. From time to time the Company may also be involved in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. Legal costs are expensed as incurred.

On June 6 and 7, 2011, two putative stockholder class action lawsuits (Case No. 111CV202403 (the “Bushansky action”) and Case No. 111CV202501 (the “Venette action”), respectively) were filed in California Superior Court in Santa Clara County naming Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc. ("AATI"), members of AATI's board of directors, the Company and PowerCo Acquisition Corp. (“Merger Sub”) as defendants. The lawsuits related to conduct surrounding the Company's acquisition of AATI. On July 26, 2011, the Court issued an order consolidating the Bushansky action and Venette action into a single, consolidated action captioned In re Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc. Shareholder Litigation, Lead Case No. 111CV202403, and designating an amended complaint filed on July 14, 2011 in the Venette action as the operative complaint in the litigation.

On November 30, 2011, following confidential arbitration proceedings in the Delaware Court of Chancery, the Company announced that it and AATI had amended their previously announced merger agreement whereby the Company would acquire AATI at a reduced price through a tender offer. The Company and AATI completed the transaction on January 9, 2012. On March 2, 2012, the Court stayed all discovery in the matter and ordered that Plaintiffs file an amended complaint by April 20, 2012.

On April 20, 2012, Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint (“First Amended Complaint”) against each of the original defendants with the exception of Merger Sub. The First Amended Complaint alleges, among other things, that (1) members of AATI's board of directors breached their fiduciary duties by (a) failing to take steps to maximize the value of AATI to its public shareholders by failing to adequately consider potential acquirers, (b) agreeing to the merger for inadequate consideration on unfair terms; (c) causing the filing of a materially misleading Schedule 14D-9 that failed to (i) disclose a basis for the price reduction, (ii) describe the arbitration proceedings, and (iii) include any financial valuation or fairness opinion concerning whether the revised merger consideration was fair; and (d) causing the issuance of amendments to the Schedule 14D-9 that failed to respond adequately to the SEC's disclosure directives; and (2) Skyworks and AATI allegedly aided and abetted these purported breaches of fiduciary duties.   On March 4, 2013, Plaintiffs filed a Second Amended Complaint, which asserts claims substantially similar to those in the First Amended Complaint.    On April 5, 2013, Defendants filed demurrers against the Second Amended Complaint, calling for the case to be dismissed with prejudice.   A hearing on the pending demurrers has been set for July 26, 2013.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

In addition to the other information set forth in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2012, filed with the SEC on November 21, 2012 (the "2012 10-K"), as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the 2012 10-K, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2013, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the 2012 10-K as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the 2012 10-K, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2013.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

The following table provides information regarding repurchases of common stock made during the three months ended March 29, 2013:

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share	Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)	Maximum Number (or Approximately Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
12/29/12-1/25/13	26,326(2)	$20.92	—	$158.3 million
1/26/13-2/22/13	76,297(2) (3)	23.97(3)	69,700	$156.6 million
2/23/13-3/29/13	1,342,099(2) (4)	$21.77(4)	1,340,000	$127.5 million

(1) Share repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors on November 8, 2012 authorizing the repurchase of up to $200.0 million of our common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements.

(2) Shares of common stock reported in the table above were repurchased by us at the fair market value of the common stock as of the period stated above, in connection with the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations under restricted stock agreements.

(3) 69,700 shares were repurchased at an average price of $24.09 per share as part of our share repurchase program.

(4) 1,340,000 shares were repurchased at an average price of $21.77 per share as part of our share repurchase program.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Exhibit Description	Form	Incorporated by Reference			Filed Herewith
			File No.	Exhibit	Filing Date
10.A	Skyworks Solutions Board of Directors Cash Compensation Policy					X
10.B	Amended and Restated 2008 Director Plan					X
31.1	Certification of the Company's Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002					X
31.2	Certification of the Company's Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002					X
32.1	Certification of the Company's Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002					X
32.2	Certification of the Company's Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002					X
101.INS*	XBRL Instance Document					X
101.SCH*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document					X
101.CAL*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document					X
101.DEF*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document					X
101.LAB*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document					X
101.PRE*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document					X
*	Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC.
Date:	May 1, 2013	By:	/s/ David J. Aldrich
			David J. Aldrich, President and Chief
			Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
		By:	/s/ Donald W. Palette
			Donald W. Palette, Chief Financial Officer
			Vice President (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)

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EX-10.A

EXHIBIT-10.A

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Cash Compensation Plan for Directors

(as of January 29, 2013)

Directors who are not employees of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. are paid an annual retainer of $55,000. Additional annual retainers are paid to the Chairman of the Board ($40,000); the Chairman of the Audit Committee ($20,000); the Chairman of the Compensation Committee ($15,000); and the Chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee ($10,000). Additional annual retainers are also paid to directors who serve on committees in roles other than as Chairman as follows: Audit Committee ($10,000); Compensation Committee ($7,500); and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee ($5,000). All retainers are paid in quarterly installments. In addition, the Compensation Committee retains discretion to recommend to the full Board of Directors that additional cash payments be made to a non-employee director(s) for extraordinary service during a fiscal year.

EX-10.B

EXHIBIT 10.B

SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. 

AMENDED AND RESTATED 2008 DIRECTOR LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN 

1.    Purpose

        The purpose of this 2008 Director Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan") of Skyworks Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), is to advance the interests of the Company's stockholders by enhancing the Company's ability to attract and retain the services of experienced and knowledgeable directors and to provide additional incentives for such directors to continue to work for the best interests of the Corporation and its stockholders through continuing ownership of its common stock. Except where the context otherwise requires, the term "Company" shall include any of the Company's present or future parent or subsidiary corporations as defined in Sections 424(e) or (f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any regulations promulgated thereunder (the "Code") and any other business venture (including, without limitation, joint venture or limited liability company) in which the Company has a controlling interest, as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board").

2.    Eligibility

        Each member of the Board who is not also an officer of the Company (a "Director") is eligible to receive options, restricted stock and other stock-based awards (each, an "Award") under the Plan. Each person who receives an Award under the Plan is deemed a "Participant."

3.    Administration and Delegation

        (a)    Administration by Board of Directors.    The Plan will be administered by the Board. The Board shall have authority to grant Awards and to adopt, amend and repeal such administrative rules, guidelines and practices relating to the Plan as it shall deem advisable. The Board may correct any defect, supply any omission or reconcile any inconsistency in the Plan or any Award in the manner and to the extent it shall deem expedient to carry the Plan into effect and it shall be the sole and final judge of such expediency. All decisions by the Board shall be made in the Board's sole discretion and shall be final and binding on all persons having or claiming any interest in the Plan or in any Award. No director or person acting pursuant to the authority delegated by the Board shall be liable for any action or determination relating to or under the Plan made in good faith.

        (b)    Appointment of Committees.    To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Board may delegate any or all of its powers under the Plan to one or more committees or subcommittees of the Board (a "Committee"). All references in the Plan to the "Board" shall mean the Board or a Committee of the Board to the extent that the Board's powers or authority under the Plan have been delegated to such Committee.

4.    Stock Available for Awards

        (a)    Number of Shares.    Subject to adjustment under Section 9, Awards may be made under the Plan covering up to 1,470,000 shares of common stock, $.25 par value per share, of the Company (the "Common Stock").

        (b)    Counting of Shares.    Subject to adjustment under Section 9, an option to purchase Common Stock (each, an "Option") shall be counted against the share limit specified in Section 4(a) as one share for each share of common stock subject to the Option, and an Award that is not an Option (a "Non-Option Award") shall be counted against the share limit specified in Section 4(a) as one and one-half (1.5) shares for each share of Common Stock issued upon settlement of such Non-Option Award.

        (c)    Lapses.    If any Award expires or is terminated, surrendered or canceled without having been fully exercised or is forfeited in whole or in part (including as the result of shares of Common Stock subject to such Award being repurchased by the Company at the original issuance price pursuant to a contractual repurchase right) or results in any Common Stock not being issued, the unused Common Stock covered by such Award shall again be available for the grant of Awards under the Plan. Shares issued under the Plan may consist in whole or in part of authorized but unissued shares or treasury shares.

5.    Stock Options

        (a)    General.    The Board, in its discretion, may grant Options to Participants and determine the number of shares of Common Stock to be covered by each Option, the exercise price of each Option and the conditions and limitations applicable to the exercise of each Option, including conditions relating to applicable federal or state securities laws, as it considers necessary or advisable. Any such grant may vary among individual Participants. If the Board so determines, Options may be granted in lieu of cash compensation at the Participant's election, subject to such terms and conditions as the Board may establish.

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        (b)    Exercise Price.    The Board shall establish the exercise price of each Option and specify such exercise price in the applicable option agreement; provided, however, that the exercise price shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value (as defined below in subsection (h)(3)) at the time the Option is granted.

        (c)    Options Not Deemed Incentive Stock Options.    Any Option granted pursuant to the Plan is not intended to be an incentive stock option described in Code Section 422 and shall be designated a "Nonqualified Stock Option."

        (d)    Limitation on Repricing.    Unless such action is approved by the Company's stockholders: (1) no outstanding Option granted under the Plan may be amended to provide an exercise price per share that is lower than the then-current exercise price per share of such outstanding Option (other than adjustments pursuant to Section 9), (2) the Board may not cancel any outstanding option (whether or not granted under the Plan) and grant in substitution therefore new Awards under the Plan covering the same or a different number of shares of Common Stock and having an exercise price per share lower than the then-current exercise price per share of the cancelled option, (3) the Board may not cancel in exchange for a cash payment any outstanding Option with an exercise price per share above the then-current Fair Market Value, other than pursuant to Section 9 and (4) the Board may not take any other action under the Plan that constitutes a “repricing” within the meaning of the rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market.

        (e)    No Reload Rights.    No Option granted under the Plan shall contain any provision entitling the optionee to the automatic grant of additional Options in connection with any exercise of the original Option.

        (f)    Duration of Options.    Each Option shall be exercisable at such times and subject to such terms and conditions as the Board may specify in the applicable option agreement; provided, however, that no Option will be granted for a term in excess of ten (10) years.

        (g)    Exercise of Option.    Options may be exercised by delivery to the Company of a written notice of exercise signed by the proper person or by any other form of notice (including electronic notice) approved by the Board together with payment in full as specified in Section 5(h) for the number of shares for which the Option is exercised. Shares of Common Stock subject to the Option will be delivered by the Company following exercise either as soon as practicable or, subject to such conditions as the Board shall specify, on a deferred basis (with the Company's obligation to be evidenced by an instrument providing for future delivery of the deferred shares at the time or times specified by the Board).

        (h)    Payment Upon Exercise.    Common Stock purchased upon the exercise of an Option granted under the Plan shall be paid for as follows:

        (1)   in cash or by check, payable to the order of the Company;

        (2)   except as the Board may otherwise provide in an option agreement, by (i) delivery of an irrevocable and unconditional undertaking by a creditworthy broker to deliver promptly to the Company sufficient funds to pay the exercise price and any required tax withholding or (ii) delivery by the Participant to the Company of a copy of irrevocable and unconditional instructions to a creditworthy broker to deliver promptly to the Company cash or a check sufficient to pay the exercise price and any required tax withholding;

        (3)   by delivery of shares of Common Stock owned by the Participant valued at their fair market value as determined by (or in a manner approved by) the Board ("Fair Market Value"), provided (i) such method of payment is then permitted under applicable law, (ii) such Common Stock, if acquired directly from the Company, was owned by the Participant for at least six (6) months and (iii) such Common Stock is not subject to any repurchase, forfeiture, unfulfilled vesting or other similar requirements; or

        (4)   by any combination of the above permitted forms of payment.

6.    Restricted Stock; Restricted Stock Units

        (a)    General.    The Board may grant Awards entitling recipients to acquire shares of Common Stock ("Restricted Stock"), subject to the right of the Company to repurchase all or part of such shares at their issue price or other stated or formula price (or to require forfeiture of such shares if issued at no cost) from the recipient in the event that conditions specified by the Board in the applicable Award are not satisfied prior to the end of the applicable restriction period or periods established by the Board for such Award. Instead of granting Awards for Restricted Stock, the Board may grant Awards entitling the recipient to receive shares of Common Stock to be delivered at the time such shares of Common Stock vest or at a later date ("Restricted Stock Units") subject to such terms and conditions on the delivery of the shares of Common Stock as the Board shall determine (each Award for Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units is referred to herein as a "Restricted Stock Award").

        (b)    Terms and Conditions.    Subject to Section 8, the Board shall determine the terms and conditions of a Restricted Stock Award, including the conditions for repurchase (or forfeiture) and the issue price, if any.

        (c)    Stock Certificates.    Any stock certificates issued in respect of a Restricted Stock Award shall be registered in the name of the Participant and, unless otherwise determined by the Board, deposited by the Participant, together with a stock power endorsed in blank, with the Company (or its designee). At the expiration of the applicable restriction periods, the

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Company (or such designee) shall deliver the certificates no longer subject to such restrictions to the Participant or if the Participant has died, to the beneficiary designated, in a manner determined by the Board, by a Participant to receive amounts due or exercise rights of the Participant in the event of the Participant's death (the "Designated Beneficiary"). In the absence of an effective designation by a Participant, "Designated Beneficiary" shall mean the Participant's estate.

7.    Other Stock-Unit Awards

        Other Awards of shares of Common Stock, and other Awards that are valued in whole or in part by reference to, or are otherwise based on, shares of Common Stock or other property, may be granted hereunder to Participants ("Other Stock Unit Awards"). Such Other Stock Unit Awards shall also be available as a form of payment in the settlement of other Awards granted under the Plan or as payment in lieu of compensation to which a Participant is otherwise entitled. Other Stock Unit Awards may be paid in shares of Common Stock or cash, as the Board shall determine. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Board shall determine the conditions of each Other Stock Unit Awards,including any purchase price applicable thereto and any conditions applicable thereto, including without limitation, performance-based conditions.

        8.    Automatic Awards

        (a)    Initial Award.    Each Participant who is first elected or appointed to serve as a Director after the Effective Date of the Plan shall automatically be granted, on the fifth business day after the date of his or her initial election or appointment (the “Initial Grant Date”), an Award consisting of a combination of an Option and Restricted Stock, the allocation of which shall be determined by the Board in its sole discretion, which shall have an aggregate value approximating $220,000 (the “Initial Award”). The number of shares of Restricted Stock issued as part of the Initial Award shall be determined by dividing (x) the dollar value of such Initial Award allocated by the Board to Restricted Stock by (y) the non-weighted average of the NASDAQ Official Close Price of the Common Stock as reported by NASDAQ (or if the Common Stock is not then traded on NASDAQ, the official closing price as reported on such other market on which the Common Stock is then traded) for each trading day during the 30 consecutive trading day period ending on (and including) the Initial Grant Date (the “Initial Average Stock Price”) and rounding such result to the nearest whole share (with .50 and greater being rounded up). The number of shares of Common Stock subject to the Option issued as part of the Initial Award shall be determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing methodology or such other reasonable option pricing methodology that the Board selects, in its discretion, assuming, solely for the purposes of such calculation, that the exercise price of the Option will be the Initial Average Stock Price, in order to calculate a value for such Option equal to the dollar value of such Initial Award allocated by the Board to Options (rounding, as necessary, to the nearest whole share, with .50 and greater being rounded up). For the avoidance of doubt, such Option shall have an exercise price determined in accordance with Section 5(b) of this Plan.

        (b)    Annual Award.    Each year, beginning on the date of the Company's 2013 annual meeting of stockholders, each Participant who served as a Director of the Company prior to the date of the annual meeting of the Company's stockholders for such year, or special meeting in lieu of the annual meeting of stockholders at which one or more directors are elected, and who continues to serve as a Director of the Company after the annual meeting of stockholders for such year, or special meeting in lieu of the annual meeting of stockholders at which one or more directors are elected, shall automatically be granted on the date of the annual meeting of the Company's stockholders for such year (the “Annual Grant Date”), an Award consisting of Restricted Stock having a value approximating $155,000 (the “Annual Award”). The number of shares of Restricted Stock issued pursuant to the Annual Award shall be determined by dividing (x) the Annual Award by (y) the non-weighted average of the NASDAQ Official Close Price of the Common Stock as reported by NASDAQ (or if the Common Stock is not then traded on NASDAQ, the official closing price as reported on such other market on which the Common Stock is then traded) for each trading day during the 30 consecutive trading day period ending on (and including) the Annual Grant Date and rounding such result to the nearest whole share (with .50 and greater being rounded up).

        (c)    Vesting

        (1)   Unless otherwise determined by the Board, the Company's repurchase or forfeiture rights on an Award of Restricted Stock granted under Section 8 shall lapse as to one-third (33.33%) of the shares of Restricted Stock on the first anniversary of the date of grant and as to an additional one-third (33.33%) of such shares of Restricted Stock on each anniversary of the date of grant thereafter until, on the third anniversary of the date of grant, the Company's repurchase or forfeiture rights shall have lapsed as to all (100%) of the shares of Restricted Stock covered thereby.

        (2)   Unless otherwise determined by the Board, an Option granted under Section 8 shall be exercisable after the first anniversary of the date of grant for up to one-fourth (25%) of the shares of Common Stock covered by the Option and, after each anniversary of the date of grant thereafter, for up to an additional one-fourth (25%) of such shares of Common Stock until, on the fourth anniversary of the date of grant, the Option may be exercised as to all (100%) of the shares of Common Stock covered by the Option.

9.    Adjustments for Changes in Common Stock and Certain Other Events

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        (a)    Changes in Capitalization.    In the event of any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, combination of shares, reclassification of shares, spin-off or other similar change in capitalization or event, or any distribution to holders of Common Stock other than an ordinary cash dividend, (i) the number and class of securities available under this Plan, (ii) the share counting provisions set forth in Section 4(b), (iii) the number and class of securities and exercise price per share of each outstanding Option, (iv) the number of securities issuable pursuant to automatic Awards made under Section 8, (v) the repurchase price per share subject to each outstanding Restricted Stock Award and (vi) the share- and per-share-related provisions of each outstanding Other Stock Unit Award, shall be appropriately adjusted by the Company (or substituted Awards may be made, if applicable) to the extent determined by the Board.

        (b)    Reorganization Events.

        (1)    Definition.    A "Reorganization Event" shall mean: (a) any merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another entity as a result of which all of the Common Stock of the Company is converted into or exchanged for the right to receive cash, securities or other property or is cancelled, (b) any exchange of all of the Common Stock of the Company for cash, securities or other property pursuant to a share exchange transaction or (c) any liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

        (2)    Consequences of a Reorganization Event on Awards Other than Restricted Stock Awards.    In connection with a Reorganization Event, the Board shall take any one or more of the following actions as to all or any outstanding Awards on such terms as the Board determines: (i) provide that Awards shall be assumed, or substantially equivalent Awards shall be substituted, by the acquiring or succeeding corporation (or an affiliate thereof), (ii) upon written notice to a Participant, provide that the Participant's unexercised Options or other unexercised Awards shall become exercisable in full and will terminate immediately prior to the consummation of such Reorganization Event unless exercised by the Participant within a specified period following the date of such notice, (iii) provide that outstanding Awards shall become realizable or deliverable, or restrictions applicable to an Award shall lapse, in whole or in part prior to or upon such Reorganization Event, (iv) in the event of a Reorganization Event under the terms of which holders of Common Stock will receive upon consummation thereof a cash payment for each share surrendered in the Reorganization Event (the "Acquisition Price"), make or provide for a cash payment to a Participant equal to (A) the Acquisition Price times the number of shares of Common Stock subject to the Participant's Options or other Awards (to the extent the exercise price does not exceed the Acquisition Price) minus (B) the aggregate exercise price of all such outstanding Options or other Awards, in exchange for the termination of such Options or other Awards, (v) provide that, in connection with a liquidation or dissolution of the Company, Awards shall convert into the right to receive liquidation proceeds (if applicable, net of the exercise price thereof) and (vi) any combination of the foregoing.

        For purposes of clause (i) above, an Option shall be considered assumed if, following consummation of the Reorganization Event, the Option confers the right to purchase, for each share of Common Stock subject to the Option immediately prior to the consummation of the Reorganization Event, the consideration (whether cash, securities or other property) received as a result of the Reorganization Event by holders of Common Stock for each share of Common Stock held immediately prior to the consummation of the Reorganization Event (and if holders were offered a choice of consideration, the type of consideration chosen by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Common Stock); provided, however, that if the consideration received as a result of the Reorganization Event is not solely common stock of the acquiring or succeeding corporation (or an affiliate thereof), the Company may, with the consent of the acquiring or succeeding corporation, provide for the consideration to be received upon the exercise of Options to consist solely of common stock of the acquiring or succeeding corporation (or an affiliate thereof) equivalent in fair market value to the per share consideration received by holders of outstanding shares of Common Stock as a result of the Reorganization Event.

        To the extent all or any portion of an Option becomes exercisable solely as a result of clause (ii) above, the Board may provide that upon exercise of such Option the Participant shall receive shares subject to a right of repurchase by the Company or its successor at the Option exercise price; such repurchase right (x) shall lapse at the same rate as the Option would have become exercisable under its terms and (y) shall not apply to any shares subject to the Option that were exercisable under its terms without regard to clause (ii) above.

        (3)    Consequences of a Reorganization Event on Restricted Stock Awards.    Upon the occurrence of a Reorganization Event other than a liquidation or dissolution of the Company, the repurchase and other rights of the Company under each outstanding Restricted Stock Award shall inure to the benefit of the Company's successor and shall apply to the cash, securities or other property which the Common Stock was converted into or exchanged for pursuant to such Reorganization Event in the same manner and to the same extent as they applied to the Common Stock subject to such Restricted Stock Award. Upon the occurrence of a Reorganization Event involving the liquidation or dissolution of the Company, except to the extent specifically provided to the contrary in the instrument evidencing any Restricted Stock Award or any other agreement between a Participant and the Company, all restrictions and conditions on all Restricted Stock Awards then outstanding shall automatically be deemed terminated or satisfied.

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        (c)    Change in Control Events.

        (1)    Definition.    A "Change in Control Event" will be deemed to have occurred if the Continuing Directors (as defined below) cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the Board. For this purpose, a "Continuing Director" will include any member of the Board as of the Effective Date (as defined below) and any individual nominated for election to the Board by a majority of the then Continuing Directors.

        (2)    Consequences of a Change in Control Event on Options.    Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan to the contrary, if a Change in Control Event occurs, except to the extent specifically provided to the contrary in the instrument evidencing any Option or any other agreement between a Participant and the Company, any options outstanding as of the date such Change of Control is determined to have occurred and not then exercisable shall become fully exercisable to the full extent of the original grant.

        (3)    Consequences of a Change in Control Event on Restricted Stock Awards.    Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan to the contrary, if a Change in Control Event occurs, except to the extent specifically provided to the contrary in the instrument evidencing any Restricted Stock Award or any other agreement between a Participant and the Company, all restrictions and conditions on all Restricted Stock Awards then outstanding shall automatically be deemed terminated or satisfied.

10.    General Provisions Applicable to Awards

        (a)    Transferability of Awards.    Except as the Board may otherwise determine or provide in an Award, Awards shall not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise encumbered by the person to whom they are granted, either voluntarily or by operation of law, except by will or the laws of descent and distribution and, during the life of the Participant, shall be exercisable only by the Participant. References to a Participant, to the extent relevant in the context, shall include references to authorized transferees.

        (b)    Documentation.    Each Award shall be evidenced in such form (written, electronic or otherwise) as the Board shall determine. Such written instrument may be in the form of an agreement signed by the Company and the Participant or a written confirming memorandum to the Participant from the Company. Each Award may contain terms and conditions in addition to those set forth in the Plan.

        (c)    Board Discretion.    Except as otherwise provided by the Plan, each Award may be made alone or in addition or in relation to any other Award. The terms of each Award need not be identical, and the Board need not treat Participants uniformly.

        (d)    Termination of Status.    The Board shall determine the effect on an Award of the disability, death, or other change in the non-employee director status of a Participant and the extent to which, and the period during which, the Participant, or the Participant's legal representative, conservator, guardian or Designated Beneficiary, may exercise rights under the Award.

        (e)    Withholding.    Each Participant shall pay to the Company, or make provision satisfactory to the Company for payment of, any taxes required by law to be withheld in connection with an Award to such Participant. Except as the Board may otherwise provide in an Award, for so long as the Common Stock is registered under the Exchange Act, Participants may satisfy such tax obligations in whole or in part by delivery of shares of Common Stock, including shares retained from the Award creating the tax obligation, valued at their Fair Market Value; provided, however, except as otherwise provided by the Board, that the total tax withholding where stock is being used to satisfy such tax obligations cannot exceed the Company's minimum statutory withholding obligations (based on minimum statutory withholding rates for federal and state tax purposes, including payroll taxes, that are applicable to such supplemental taxable income). Shares surrendered to satisfy tax withholding requirements cannot be subject to any repurchase, forfeiture, unfulfilled vesting or other similar requirements. The Company may, to the extent permitted by law, deduct any such tax obligations from any payment of any kind otherwise due to a Participant.

        (f)    Amendment of Award.    Except as provided in Section 5, the Board may amend, modify or terminate any outstanding Award, including but not limited to, substituting therefor another Award of the same or a different type and changing the date of exercise or realization, provided that the Participant's consent to such action shall be required unless the Board determines that the action, taking into account any related action, would not materially and adversely affect the Participant.

        (g)    Conditions on Delivery of Stock.    The Company will not be obligated to deliver any shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Plan or to remove restrictions from shares previously delivered under the Plan until (i) all conditions of the Award have been met or removed to the satisfaction of the Company, (ii) in the opinion of the Company's counsel, all other legal matters in connection with the issuance and delivery of such shares have been satisfied, including any applicable securities laws and any applicable stock exchange or stock market rules and regulations, and (iii) the Participant has executed and delivered to the Company such representations or agreements as the Company may consider appropriate to satisfy the requirements of any applicable laws, rules or regulations.

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As amended and restated January 29, 2013

        (h)    Acceleration.    Except as otherwise provided in Section 9(c), the Board may at any time provide that any Award shall become immediately exercisable in full or in part, free of some or all restrictions or conditions, or otherwise realizable in full or in part, as the case may be.

11.    Miscellaneous

        (a)    No Right To Status.    No person shall have any claim or right to be granted an Award, and the grant of an Award shall not be construed as giving a Participant the right to any relationship with the Company. The Company expressly reserves the right at any time to dismiss or otherwise terminate its relationship with a Participant free from any liability or claim under the Plan, except as expressly provided in the applicable Award.

        (b)    No Rights As Stockholder.    Subject to the provisions of the applicable Award, no Participant or Designated Beneficiary shall have any rights as a stockholder with respect to any shares of Common Stock to be distributed with respect to an Award until becoming the record holder of such shares. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Company effects a split of the Common Stock by means of a stock dividend and the exercise price of and the number of shares subject to such Option are adjusted as of the date of the distribution of the dividend (rather than as of the record date for such dividend), then an optionee who exercises an Option between the record date and the distribution date for such stock dividend shall be entitled to receive, on the distribution date, the stock dividend with respect to the shares of Common Stock acquired upon such Option exercise, notwithstanding thefact that such shares were not outstanding as of the close of business on the record date for such stock dividend.

        (c)    Effective Date and Term of Plan.    The Plan shall become effective on the date on which it is approved by the Company's stockholders (the "Effective Date"), and no Award may be granted until the Effective Date. No Awards shall be granted under the Plan after the completion of 10 years from the Effective Date, but Awards previously granted may extend beyond that date.

        (d)    Amendment of Plan.    The Board may amend, suspend or terminate the Plan or any portion thereof at any time; provided that, without approval of the Company's stockholders, no amendment may (1) increase the number of shares authorized under the Plan (other than pursuant to Section 9), (2) materially increase the benefits provided under the Plan, (3) materially expand the class of participants eligible to participate in the Plan, (4) expand the types of Awards provided under the Plan or (5) make any other changes that require stockholder approval under the rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc . No Award shall be made that is conditioned upon stockholder approval of any amendment to the Plan.

        (e)    Provisions for Foreign Participants.    The Board may modify Awards or Options granted to Participants who are foreign nationals or employed outside the United States or establish subplans or procedures under the Plan to recognize differences in laws, rules, regulations or customs of such foreign jurisdictions with respect to tax, securities, currency, employee benefit or other matters.

        (f)    Compliance With Code Section 409A.    No Award shall provide for deferral of compensation that does not comply with Section 409A of the Code, unless the Board, at the time of grant, specifically provides that the Award is not intended to comply with Section 409A of the Code.

        (g)    Governing Law.    The provisions of the Plan and all Awards made hereunder shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to any applicable conflicts of law.

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As amended and restated January 29, 2013

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF THE CEO PURSUANT TO SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a) AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, David J. Aldrich, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	May 1, 2013
	/s/ David J. Aldrich
	David J. Aldrich
	Chief Executive Officer President

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF THE CFO PURSUANT TO SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a) AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Donald W. Palette, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Skyworks Solutions, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:	May 1, 2013
	/s/ Donald W. Palette
	Donald W. Palette
	Chief Financial Officer Vice President

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 29, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, David J. Aldrich, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 /s/ David J. Aldrich

David J. Aldrich 

Chief Executive Officer

President

May 1, 2013

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 29, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Donald W. Palette, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 /s/ Donald W. Palette

Donald W. Palette

Chief Financial Officer

Vice President

May 1, 2013

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States income taxes	$ 3.9	$ 8.4	$ 21.7	$ 23.9
Foreign income taxes	1.7	1.0	4.3	3.0
Provision for income taxes	$ 5.6	$ 9.4	$ 26.0	$ 26.9

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Description Of Business and Basis Of Presentation (Details)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012	Sep. 27, 2013	Sep. 28, 2012
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Fiscal Period Number Of Weeks In Fiscal Year			P52W	P52W
Fiscal Period Number of Weeks in Fiscal Quarter	P13W	P13W

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Restructuring and Other Charges Schedule of Restructuring Activity (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	$ 3.7		$ 3.7
Current Charges	4.8	6.0	6.4	6.6
Cash Payments	(3.4)		(4.4)
Other	0		0
Restructuring Reserve	2.3		1.7
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Current Charges				6.2
Employee Severance [Member] | FY13 Restructuring Programs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	3.1		3.1
Current Charges	4.8		6.4
Cash Payments	(3.1)		(3.3)
Other	0		0
Restructuring Reserve	1.4		0
Employee Severance [Member] | Other Restructuring Programs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	0		0
Current Charges	0		0
Cash Payments	(0.2)		(0.9)
Other	0		0
Restructuring Reserve	0.2		0.9
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Current Charges				0.4
Facility Closing [Member] | Other Restructuring Programs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	0.6		0.6
Current Charges	0		0
Cash Payments	(0.1)		(0.2)
Other	0		0
Restructuring Reserve	$ 0.7		$ 0.8

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Fair Value

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE

FAIR VALUE

Fair value is the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. GAAP provides a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that prioritize the use of observable inputs over the use of unobservable inputs, when such observable inputs are available. The three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:

• Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

• Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets), or model-driven valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated with, observable market data.

• Level 3 - Fair value is derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs are unobservable, including assumptions and judgments made by the Company.

Assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements. The Company reviews the fair value hierarchy classification on a quarterly basis. Changes in the observable inputs may result in a reclassification of assets and liabilities within the three levels of the hierarchy outlined above.

Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis such as our financial instruments, marketable securities and contingent consideration related to business combinations and recognizes transfers within the fair value hierarchy at the end of the fiscal quarter in which the change in circumstances that caused the transfer occurred. There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 or 3 assets or liabilities during the three and six months endedMarch 29, 2013.

Due to the illiquid markets for the Company's ARS, the Company believes that these securities are appropriately classified as a Level 3 asset.

As of March 29, 2013, assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis consist of the following (in millions):         

			Fair Value Measurements
	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Money market	$	223.3	$	223.3	$	—	$	—
Auction rate securities	2.3		—		—		2.3
Total	$	225.6	$	223.3	$	—	$	2.3
Liabilities
Contingent consideration liability recorded for business combinations	$	1.0	$	—	$	—	$	1.0

The following table summarizes changes to the fair value of the ARS, which is a Level 3 asset (in millions):

	Auction Rate Securities
Balance at September 28, 2012	$	3.1
Sale of auction rate securities	(0.8		)
Balance at March 29, 2013	$	2.3

There were no changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration which is recorded as a Level 3 liability during the three and six months endedMarch 29, 2013.

Assets Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Company's non-financial assets and liabilities, such as goodwill, intangible assets, and other long-lived assets resulting from business combinations are measured at fair value using income approach valuation methodologies at the date of acquisition and subsequently re-measured if there are indicators of impairment. There were no indicators of impairment identified during the three and six months endedMarch 29, 2013.

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Inventory (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2012
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 23.2	$ 27.2
Work-in-process	109.0	111.2
Finished goods	82.6	83.0
Finished goods held on consignment by customers	12.0	11.5
Total inventory	$ 226.8	$ 232.9

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Fair Value (Fair Value, Asset Measured on Recurring Basis, Using Unobservable Inputs) (Details) (Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member], Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2013
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
ARS, Beginning Balance	$ 3.1
Sale of auction rate securities	(0.8)
ARS, Ending Balance	$ 2.3

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Property, Plant and Equipment (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 799.5	$ 754.6
Accumulated depreciation	(505.2)	(475.2)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	294.3	279.4
Land and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	12.0	12.0
Building and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	60.2	57.0
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	25.7	25.4
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	643.4	623.3
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 58.2	$ 36.9

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets Subject To Amortization) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 175.2	$ 175.7
Total intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	(96.7)	(81.7)
Total intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount	78.5	94.0
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period Remaining (Years)	37 months
Gross Carrying Amount	78.7	78.7
Accumulated Amortization	(42.7)	(36.3)
Net Carrying Amount	36.0	42.4
Developed Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period Remaining (Years)	39 months
Gross Carrying Amount	88.8	89.3
Accumulated Amortization	(49.0)	(42.2)
Net Carrying Amount	39.8	47.1
In-Process Research and Development [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period Remaining (Years)	11 months
Gross Carrying Amount	6.1	6.1
Accumulated Amortization	(5.0)	(3.2)
Net Carrying Amount	1.1	2.9
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Trademarks	1.6	1.6
Nonamortizing intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1.6	$ 1.6

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Marketable Securities

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Marketable Securities [Abstract]

MARKETABLE SECURITIES

MARKETABLE SECURITIES

The Company accounts for its investment in marketable securities in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 320-Investments-Debt and Equity Securities, and classifies them as “available for sale.” At March 29, 2013, the balance included an auction rate security ("ARS") with a par value of $3.2 million and a carrying value of $2.3 million as compared to the September 28, 2012 balances of $4.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively. The decrease in the balance held at March 29, 2013 was due to the sale of an ARS instrument during the period with a carrying value of $0.8 million. The remaining ARS instrument is scheduled to mature in 2017. The current difference between the par and carrying value is categorized as a temporary loss in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The Company receives scheduled interest payments on the ARS in accordance with the terms of the securities and evaluates the appropriate accounting treatment in each period presented.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Expected Annual Amortization Expense Related To Intangible Assets For The Next Five Years) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Remaining 2013	$ 13.7
2014	24.0
2015	21.0
2016	16.2
2017	2.0
Thereafter	$ 0

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Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012
Net revenue	$ 425.2	$ 364.7	$ 878.9	$ 758.4
Cost of goods sold	248.5	212.4	509.6	434.3
Gross profit	176.7	152.3	369.3	324.1
Operating expenses:
Research and development	56.3	53.0	114.4	99.9
Selling, general and administrative	39.7	40.2	77.8	83.2
Amortization of intangibles	7.2	9.3	15.4	15.6
Restructuring and other charges	4.8	6.0	6.4	6.6
Total operating expenses	108.0	108.5	214.0	205.3
Operating income	68.7	43.8	155.3	118.8
Interest expense	0	(0.1)	0	(0.6)
Other expense, net	(1.4)	(0.3)	(1.1)	(0.1)
Income before income taxes	67.3	43.4	154.2	118.1
Provision for income taxes	5.6	9.4	26.0	26.9
Net income	$ 61.7	$ 34.0	$ 128.2	$ 91.2
Earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.33	$ 0.18	$ 0.68	$ 0.49
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.32	$ 0.18	$ 0.66	$ 0.48
Weighted average shares:
Basic (in shares)	188.7	185.2	189.1	184.6
Diluted (in shares)	193.1	191.0	193.6	190.3

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Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 128.2	$ 91.2
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Share-based compensation	36.0	35.1
Depreciation	37.0	35.0
Amortization of intangible assets and other	15.4	16.1
Contribution of common shares to savings and retirement plans	8.7	8.0
Deferred income taxes	(1.3)	2.2
Excess tax benefit from share-based payments	(5.5)	(5.4)
Other	0	0.4
Changes in assets and liabilities net of acquired balances:
Receivables, net	63.0	(23.8)
Inventory	6.0	16.7
Other current and long-term assets	(2.9)	(4.4)
Accounts payable	(29.0)	11.3
Other current and long-term liabilities	22.3	11.8
Net cash provided by operating activities	277.9	194.2
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(52.0)	(32.2)
Payments for acquisitions net of cash acquired	0	(229.6)
Sales and maturities of investments	0.8	20.9
Net cash used in investing activities	(51.2)	(240.9)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Retirement of debt	0	(48.1)
Excess tax benefit from share-based payments	5.5	5.4
Repurchase of common stock - tax withholdings on equity awards	(16.0)	(15.5)
Repurchase of common stock - share repurchase program	(72.5)	(12.4)
Net proceeds from exercise of stock options	8.0	13.9
Net cash used in financing activities	(75.0)	(56.7)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	151.7	(103.4)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	307.1	410.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	458.8	307.4
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Income taxes paid	8.5	9.1
Interest paid	$ 0	$ 0.2

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Common Stock Repurchase (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012	Nov. 08, 2012
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased				$ 200.0
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	30.9	72.5	12.4
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	1.4	3.3	0.8
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 21.89	$ 21.91
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount		$ 127.5

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Income Taxes (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

Income tax provision consisted of the following components (in millions):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012		March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012
United States income taxes	$	3.9	$	8.4	$	21.7	$	23.9
Foreign income taxes	1.7		1.0		4.3		3.0
Provision for income taxes	$	5.6	$	9.4	$	26.0	$	26.9

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(Schedule Of Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income	$ 61.7	$ 34.0	$ 128.2	$ 91.2
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	188.7	185.2	189.1	184.6
Effect of dilutive equity based awards (in shares)	4.4	5.7	4.5	5.1
Dilutive effect of convertible debt (in shares)	0	0.1	0	0.6
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	193.1	191.0	193.6	190.3
Net income per share - basic	$ 0.33	$ 0.18	$ 0.68	$ 0.49
Net income per share - diluted	$ 0.32	$ 0.18	$ 0.66	$ 0.48
Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents	6.5	5.5	6.3	5.6

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Restructuring and Other Charges (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]

The restructuring activity for the three and six months ended March 29, 2013 is as follows (in millions):

Three months ended March 29, 2013	Balance at December 28, 2012		Current Charges		Cash Payments			Other		Balance at March 29, 2013
FY13 Restructuring Programs
Employee severance costs	$	1.4	$	4.8	$	(3.1	)	$	—	$	3.1
Other Restructuring
Employee severance costs	0.2		—		(0.2		)	—		—
Lease and other contractual obligations	0.7		—		(0.1		)	—		0.6
Total	$	2.3	$	4.8	$	(3.4	)	$	—	$	3.7
Six months ended March 29, 2013	Balance at September 28, 2012		Current Charges		Cash Payments			Other		Balance at March 29, 2013
FY13 Restructuring Programs
Employee severance costs	$	—	$	6.4	$	(3.3	)	$	—	$	3.1
Other Restructuring
Employee severance costs	0.9		—		(0.9		)	—		—
Lease and other contractual obligations	0.8		—		(0.2		)	—		0.6
Total	$	1.7	$	6.4	$	(4.4	)	$	—	$	3.7

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Description Of Business and Basis Of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. together with its consolidated subsidiaries, (“Skyworks” or the “Company”) is an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors.  Leveraging core technologies, Skyworks supports automotive, broadband, cellular infrastructure, energy management, GPS, industrial, medical, military, wireless networking, smartphone and tablet applications.  The Company's portfolio includes amplifiers, attenuators, circulators, demodulators, detectors, diodes, directional couplers, front-end modules, hybrids, infrastructure RF subsystems, isolators, lighting and display solutions, mixers, modulators, optocouplers, optoisolators, phase shifters, PLLs/synthesizers/VCOs, power dividers/combiners, power management devices, receivers, switches and technical ceramics. 

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial reporting. Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. However, in management's opinion, the financial information reflects all adjustments, including those of a normal recurring nature necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. This information should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2012, filed with the SEC on November 21, 2012 (the "2012 10-K"), as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the 2012 10-K, filed with the SEC on January 28, 2013.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, costs, expenses, comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive loss that are reported in these unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying disclosures. The Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment. Significant judgment is required in determining the recognition and/or disclosure of reserves for and fair value of items such as inventory, income taxes, share-based compensation, loss contingencies, subsequent events (which the Company has evaluated through the date of issuance of these unaudited consolidated financial statements), bad debt allowances, contingent consideration, intangible assets associated with business combinations, and overall fair value assessments of assets and liabilities, particularly those classified as Level 2 or Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. In addition, significant judgment is required in determining whether a potential indicator of impairment of long-lived assets exists and in estimating future cash flows for any necessary impairment tests. Management's estimates could differ significantly from actual results.

The Company's fiscal year ends each year on the Friday closest to September 30. Fiscal 2013 consists of 52 weeks and ends on September 27, 2013. Fiscal 2012 consisted of 52 weeks and ended on September 28, 2012. The second quarters of fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 each consisted of 13 weeks and ended on March 29, 2013 and March 30, 2012, respectively.

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 61.7	$ 34.0	$ 128.2	$ 91.2
Comprehensive income	$ 61.7	$ 34.0	$ 128.2	$ 91.2

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Restructuring and Other Charges

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES

RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES

During the three and six months ended March 29, 2013, the Company recorded restructuring and other charges of approximately $4.8 million and $6.4 million, respectively. These charges relate to severance costs and are associated with two separate organizational restructuring plans undertaken to reduce headcount that were each initiated during the three and six months ended March 29, 2013. These actions are expected to be completed within a year of the start of each program and have been aggregated into the "FY13 Restructuring Programs" in the summary table below. The Company does not anticipate any further material charges related to these plans.

During the three and six months ended March 30, 2012, the Company recorded restructuring and other charges of approximately $6.0 million and $6.6 million, respectively. These charges included $6.2 million in severance costs and $0.4 million in lease termination costs primarily related to the acquisition of AATI which was acquired in fiscal 2012 and to a lesser extent the acquisition of SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. which was acquired in fiscal 2011. Payments related to these restructuring plans are largely complete and are summarized under "Other Restructuring" in the table below.

The restructuring activity for the three and six months ended March 29, 2013 is as follows (in millions):

Three months ended March 29, 2013	Balance at December 28, 2012		Current Charges		Cash Payments			Other		Balance at March 29, 2013
FY13 Restructuring Programs
Employee severance costs	$	1.4	$	4.8	$	(3.1	)	$	—	$	3.1
Other Restructuring
Employee severance costs	0.2		—		(0.2		)	—		—
Lease and other contractual obligations	0.7		—		(0.1		)	—		0.6
Total	$	2.3	$	4.8	$	(3.4	)	$	—	$	3.7
Six months ended March 29, 2013	Balance at September 28, 2012		Current Charges		Cash Payments			Other		Balance at March 29, 2013
FY13 Restructuring Programs
Employee severance costs	$	—	$	6.4	$	(3.3	)	$	—	$	3.1
Other Restructuring
Employee severance costs	0.9		—		(0.9		)	—		—
Lease and other contractual obligations	0.8		—		(0.2		)	—		0.6
Total	$	1.7	$	6.4	$	(4.4	)	$	—	$	3.7

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Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2013	Apr. 19, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0000004127
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 29, 2013
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-27
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		191,193,425

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Fair Value (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis

As of March 29, 2013, assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis consist of the following (in millions):         

			Fair Value Measurements
	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Money market	$	223.3	$	223.3	$	—	$	—
Auction rate securities	2.3		—		—		2.3
Total	$	225.6	$	223.3	$	—	$	2.3
Liabilities
Contingent consideration liability recorded for business combinations	$	1.0	$	—	$	—	$	1.0

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation

The following table summarizes changes to the fair value of the ARS, which is a Level 3 asset (in millions):

	Auction Rate Securities
Balance at September 28, 2012	$	3.1
Sale of auction rate securities	(0.8		)
Balance at March 29, 2013	$	2.3

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 458.8	$ 307.1
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.4 and $0.5, respectively	234.6	297.6
Inventory	226.8	232.9
Other current assets	43.5	45.7
Total current assets	963.7	883.3
Property, plant and equipment, net	294.3	279.4
Goodwill	800.5	800.5
Intangible assets, net	78.5	94.0
Deferred tax assets, net	66.5	65.2
Other assets	13.4	14.2
Total assets	2,216.9	2,136.6
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	111.5	140.6
Accrued compensation and benefits	35.5	31.3
Other current liabilities	15.6	10.8
Total current liabilities	162.6	182.7
Long-term tax liabilities	47.6	41.8
Other long-term liabilities	6.7	6.6
Total liabilities	216.9	231.1
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, no par value: 25.0 shares authorized, no shares issued	0	0
Common stock, $0.25 par value: 525.0 shares authorized; 205.8 shares issued and 191.1 shares outstanding at March 29, 2013, and 202.9 shares issued and 192.3 shares outstanding at September 28, 2012	47.8	48.1
Additional paid-in capital	1,975.1	1,920.0
Treasury stock, at cost	(250.3)	(161.8)
Retained earnings	229.0	100.8
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1.6)	(1.6)
Total stockholders' equity	2,000.0	1,905.5
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,216.9	$ 2,136.6

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

    GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

There were no changes to the carrying amount of goodwill during the six months endedMarch 29, 2013.

The Company tests its goodwill and non-amortizing trademarks for impairment annually as of the first day of its fourth fiscal quarter and in interim periods if certain events occur indicating the carrying value of goodwill or non-amortizing trademarks may be impaired. There were no indicators of impairment noted during the six months endedMarch 29, 2013.

Intangible assets consist of the following (in millions):

		As of							As of
	Weighted Average Amortization Period Remaining (Years)	March 29, 2013							September 28, 2012
		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Customer relationships	3.1	$	78.7	$	(42.7	)	$	36.0	$	78.7	$	(36.3	)	$	42.4
Developed technology and other	3.3	88.8		(49.0		)	39.8		89.3		(42.2		)	47.1
In-process research and development	0.9	6.1		(5.0		)	1.1		6.1		(3.2		)	2.9
Trademarks	Indefinite	1.6		—			1.6		1.6		—			1.6
Total intangible assets		$	175.2	$	(96.7	)	$	78.5	$	175.7	$	(81.7	)	$	94.0

Annual amortization expense for the next five years related to intangible assets is expected to be as follows (in millions):

	Remaining 2013		2014		2015		2016		2017		Thereafter
Amortization expense	$	13.7	$	24.0	$	21.0	$	16.2	$	2.0	$	—

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Property, Plant And Equipment

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment, net consist of the following (in millions):

	As of
	March 29, 2013			September 28, 2012
Land and improvements	$	12.0		$	12.0
Buildings and improvements	60.2			57.0
Furniture and fixtures	25.7			25.4
Machinery and equipment	643.4			623.3
Construction in progress	58.2			36.9
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	799.5			754.6
Accumulated depreciation	(505.2		)	(475.2		)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	294.3		$	279.4

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule Of Earnings Per Share

(In millions, except per share amounts)	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012		March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012
Net income	$	61.7	$	34.0	$	128.2	$	91.2
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic	188.7		185.2		189.1		184.6
Dilutive effect of equity based awards	4.4		5.7		4.5		5.1
Dilutive effect of convertible debt	—		0.1		—		0.6
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted	193.1		191.0		193.6		190.3
Net income per share – basic	$	0.33	$	0.18	$	0.68	$	0.49
Net income per share - diluted	$	0.32	$	0.18	$	0.66	$	0.48
Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents	6.5		5.5		6.3		5.6

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Inventory (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

Schedule Of Inventories

Inventory consists of the following (in millions):

	As of
	March 29, 2013		September 28, 2012
Raw materials	$	23.2	$	27.2
Work-in-process	109.0		111.2
Finished goods	82.6		83.0
Finished goods held on consignment by customers	12.0		11.5
Total inventory	$	226.8	$	232.9

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Common Stock Repurchase

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

COMMON STOCK REPURCHASE

    COMMON STOCK REPURCHASE

On November 8, 2012, the Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program, pursuant to which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $200.0 million of the Company's common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements. During the three months ended March 29, 2013, the Company paid approximately $30.9 million (including commissions) in connection with the repurchase of 1.4 million shares of its common stock (paying an average price of $21.89 per share). During the six months endedMarch 29, 2013, the Company paid approximately $72.5 million (including commissions) in connection with the repurchase of 3.3 million shares of its common stock (paying an average price of $21.91 per share). As of March 29, 2013, $127.5 million remained available under the existing share repurchase authorization.

During the six months ended March 30, 2012, the Company paid approximately $12.4 million in connection with the repurchase of 0.8 million shares of its common stock.

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

Income tax provision consisted of the following components (in millions):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012		March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012
United States income taxes	$	3.9	$	8.4	$	21.7	$	23.9
Foreign income taxes	1.7		1.0		4.3		3.0
Provision for income taxes	$	5.6	$	9.4	$	26.0	$	26.9

For the three and six months endedMarch 29, 2013, the difference between the Company's effective tax rate of 8.3% and 16.9%, respectively, and the 35% United States federal statutory rate resulted primarily from foreign earnings taxed at rates lower than the federal statutory rate, the domestic production activities deduction, and research and development tax credits earned, partially offset by an increase in the Company's tax expense related to a change in the Company's reserve for uncertain tax positions. In January 2013, the United States Congress enacted the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, extending numerous tax positions which had expired. The legislation reduced the Company's tax expense for the three and six months ended March 29, 2013 by approximately $9.1 million.

For the three and six months endedMarch 30, 2012, the difference between the Company's effective tax rate of 21.7% and 22.8%, respectively, and the 35% United States federal statutory rate resulted primarily from foreign earnings taxed at rates lower than the federal statutory rate, the domestic production activities deduction, and the recognition of research and development tax credits earned, partially offset by an increase in the Company's tax expense related to a change in the Company's reserve for uncertain tax positions.

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Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Matters

From time to time, various lawsuits, claims and proceedings have been, and may in the future be, instituted or asserted against the Company, including those pertaining to patent infringement, intellectual property, environmental, product liability and warranty, safety and health, employment and contractual matters.

The semiconductor industry is characterized by vigorous protection and pursuit of intellectual property rights. From time to time, third parties have asserted and may in the future assert patent, copyright, trademark and other intellectual property rights to technologies that are important to the Company's business and have demanded and may in the future demand that the Company license their technology. The outcome of any such litigation cannot be predicted with certainty and some such lawsuits, claims or proceedings may be disposed of unfavorably to the Company. Generally speaking, intellectual property disputes often have a risk of injunctive relief, which, if imposed against the Company, could materially and adversely affect the Company's financial condition, or results of operations. From time to time the Company may also be involved in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. Legal costs are expensed as incurred.

On June 6 and 7, 2011, two putative stockholder class action lawsuits (Case No. 111CV202403 (the “Bushansky action”) and Case No. 111CV202501 (the “Venette action”), respectively) were filed in California Superior Court in Santa Clara County naming Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc. ("AATI"), members of AATI's board of directors, the Company and PowerCo Acquisition Corp. (“Merger Sub”) as defendants. The lawsuits related to conduct surrounding the Company's acquisition of AATI. On July 26, 2011, the Court issued an order consolidating the Bushansky action and Venette action into a single, consolidated action captioned In re Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc. Shareholder Litigation, Lead Case No. 111CV202403, and designating an amended complaint filed on July 14, 2011 in the Venette action as the operative complaint in the litigation.

On November 30, 2011, following confidential arbitration proceedings in the Delaware Court of Chancery, the Company announced that it and AATI had amended their previously announced merger agreement whereby the Company would acquire AATI at a reduced price through a tender offer. The Company and AATI completed the transaction on January 9, 2012. On March 2, 2012, the Court stayed all discovery in the matter and ordered that Plaintiffs file an amended complaint by April 20, 2012.

On April 20, 2012, Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint (“First Amended Complaint”) against each of the original defendants with the exception of Merger Sub. The First Amended Complaint alleges, among other things, that (1) members of AATI's board of directors breached their fiduciary duties by (a) failing to take steps to maximize the value of AATI to its public shareholders by failing to adequately consider potential acquirers, (b) agreeing to the merger for inadequate consideration on unfair terms; (c) causing the filing of a materially misleading Schedule 14D-9 that failed to (i) disclose a basis for the price reduction, (ii) describe the arbitration proceedings, and (iii) include any financial valuation or fairness opinion concerning whether the revised merger consideration was fair; and (d) causing the issuance of amendments to the Schedule 14D-9 that failed to respond adequately to the SEC's disclosure directives; and (2) Skyworks and AATI allegedly aided and abetted these purported breaches of fiduciary duties.   On March 4, 2013, Plaintiffs filed a Second Amended Complaint, which asserts claims substantially similar to those in the First Amended Complaint.  On April 5, 2013, Defendants filed demurrers against the Second Amended Complaint, calling for the case to be dismissed with prejudice.  A hearing on the pending demurrers has been set for July 26, 2013.

The Company monitors the status of these and other contingencies on an ongoing basis to ensure amounts are recognized and/or disclosed in our financial statements and footnotes as required by ASC 450, Loss Contingencies. At the time of this filing, the Company had not recorded any accrual for loss contingencies associated with its legal proceedings as losses resulting from such matters were determined to be remote. In addition, the Company does not believe there are any legal proceedings that are reasonably possible to result in a material loss. We are engaged in various other legal actions, not described above, in the normal course of business and, while there can be no assurances, the Company believes the outcome of all pending litigation involving the Company will not have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the Company.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

The Company has made no contractual guarantees for the benefit of third parties. However, the Company generally indemnifies its customers from third-party intellectual property infringement litigation claims that may be brought against its customers related to its products, and, on occasion, also provides other indemnities related to product sales. In connection with certain facility leases, the Company has indemnified its lessors for certain claims arising from the Company's activities at the facility or out of the lease.

The Company indemnifies its directors and officers to the maximum extent permitted under the laws of the state of Delaware. The duration of the indemnities varies, and in many cases is indefinite. The indemnities to customers in connection with product sales generally are subject to limits based upon the amount of the related product sales and in many cases are subject to geographic and other restrictions. In certain instances, the Company's indemnities do not provide for any limitation of the maximum potential future payments the Company could be obligated to make. As of March 29, 2013, the Company had not recorded any liability for these indemnities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company continues to monitor and reassess indemnities each reporting period.

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Earnings Per Share

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE

(In millions, except per share amounts)	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012		March 29, 2013		March 30, 2012
Net income	$	61.7	$	34.0	$	128.2	$	91.2
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic	188.7		185.2		189.1		184.6
Dilutive effect of equity based awards	4.4		5.7		4.5		5.1
Dilutive effect of convertible debt	—		0.1		—		0.6
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted	193.1		191.0		193.6		190.3
Net income per share – basic	$	0.33	$	0.18	$	0.68	$	0.49
Net income per share - diluted	$	0.32	$	0.18	$	0.66	$	0.48
Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents	6.5		5.5		6.3		5.6

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of equity based awards and the convertible debt which was outstanding during the three and six months ended March 30, 2012, using the treasury stock method. Certain of the Company's outstanding stock options were excluded because they were anti-dilutive, but could become dilutive in the future.

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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	8.30%	21.70%	16.90%	22.80%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Curent period tax reduction for 2012 Tax Payer Relief Act	$ 9.1

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill

Intangible assets consist of the following (in millions):

		As of							As of
	Weighted Average Amortization Period Remaining (Years)	March 29, 2013							September 28, 2012
		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Customer relationships	3.1	$	78.7	$	(42.7	)	$	36.0	$	78.7	$	(36.3	)	$	42.4
Developed technology and other	3.3	88.8		(49.0		)	39.8		89.3		(42.2		)	47.1
In-process research and development	0.9	6.1		(5.0		)	1.1		6.1		(3.2		)	2.9
Trademarks	Indefinite	1.6		—			1.6		1.6		—			1.6
Total intangible assets		$	175.2	$	(96.7	)	$	78.5	$	175.7	$	(81.7	)	$	94.0

Schedule Of Expected Annual Amortization Expense Related To Intangible Assets For The Next Five Years

Annual amortization expense for the next five years related to intangible assets is expected to be as follows (in millions):

	Remaining 2013		2014		2015		2016		2017		Thereafter
Amortization expense	$	13.7	$	24.0	$	21.0	$	16.2	$	2.0	$	—

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Marketable Securities (Details) (Auction Rate Securities [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2012
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Par value, auction rate securities	$ 3.2	$ 4.0
Carrying value, auction rate securities	2.3	3.1
Available for Sale Security Sold at Carrying Value	$ 0.8

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2012
Current assets:
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$ 0.4	$ 0.5
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred Stock, No Par Value	$ 0	$ 0
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	25.0	25.0
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.25	$ 0.25
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	525.0	525.0
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	205.8	202.9
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	191.1	192.3

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Inventory

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

INVENTORY

INVENTORY

Inventory consists of the following (in millions):

	As of
	March 29, 2013		September 28, 2012
Raw materials	$	23.2	$	27.2
Work-in-process	109.0		111.2
Finished goods	82.6		83.0
Finished goods held on consignment by customers	12.0		11.5
Total inventory	$	226.8	$	232.9

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Fair Value (Schedule Of Financial Instruments Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2013	Sep. 28, 2012
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market	$ 223.3
Auction rate securities	0
Total	223.3
Contingent consideration liability recorded for business combinations	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market	0
Auction rate securities	0
Total	0
Contingent consideration liability recorded for business combinations	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market	0
Auction rate securities	2.3	3.1
Total	2.3
Contingent consideration liability recorded for business combinations	1.0
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market	223.3
Auction rate securities	2.3
Total	225.6
Contingent consideration liability recorded for business combinations	$ 1.0

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Restructuring and Other Charges (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012	Mar. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges	$ 4.8	$ 6.0	$ 6.4	$ 6.6
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges				6.2
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and other charges				$ 0.4

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Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2013

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment

Property, plant and equipment, net consist of the following (in millions):

	As of
	March 29, 2013			September 28, 2012
Land and improvements	$	12.0		$	12.0
Buildings and improvements	60.2			57.0
Furniture and fixtures	25.7			25.4
Machinery and equipment	643.4			623.3
Construction in progress	58.2			36.9
Total property, plant and equipment, gross	799.5			754.6
Accumulated depreciation	(505.2		)	(475.2		)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	294.3		$	279.4