Chipset Design Issue (Detail) (Chipset Design Issue [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Chipset Design Issue [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Inventory Write-Down Charge to Cost of Sales	$ 422

Loss Contingency and Inventory Write-Down Charge to Cost of Sales.

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