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The length of the term of the debt instrument, in years.

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The cash inflow from a debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer net of debt discount and translation adjustments.

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- Definition

The reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument, such as LIBOR or the US Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR.

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The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount.

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Effective interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement considering interest compounding and original issue discount or premium.

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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement.

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Amount as of the balance sheet date of the unamortized adjustment to the carrying value of an interest-bearing hedged item made under an effective interest rate fair value hedge that is amortized upon discontinuation of the interest rate fair value hedge.

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Aggregate notional amount of all interest rate derivatives designated as hedging instruments in fair value hedges. Notional amount refers to the monetary amount specified in the interest rate derivative contract.

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The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended				3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended			1 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	May 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013 3.25% U.S. Dollar Notes due 2018 [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 3.25% U.S. Dollar Notes due 2018 [Member]	May 31, 2013 3.25% U.S. Dollar Notes due 2018 [Member]	Mar. 30, 2013 3.25% U.S. Dollar Notes due 2018 [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Libor plus .23% due February 2015 [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 2.75% Ten Year U.S. Dollar Notes [Member]	Mar. 30, 2013 4.25% U.S. Dollar Notes [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 4% Ten Year U.S. Dollar Notes due 2020 [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 1.75% Five Year U.S. Dollar Notes due 2017 [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 4.45% Seven Year U.S. Dollar Notes due 2016 [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 4.45% Seven Year U.S. Dollar Notes due 2016 [Member]	May 31, 2013 4.45% Seven Year U.S. Dollar Notes due 2016 [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 1.875% Five Year U.S. Dollar Notes due 2019 [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 1.875% Five Year U.S. Dollar Notes due 2019 [Member]	May 31, 2013 1.875% Five Year U.S. Dollar Notes due 2019 [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 4.15% Ten Year U.S. Dollar Notes due 2019 [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 3.125% Ten Year U.S. Dollar Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unrealized gain gain on termination of interest rate fair value hedge			$ 41					$ 12
Notional amounts of interest rate swaps	1,900		1,400				150	250								750			500
Debt Instrument, Face Amount									250	400
Debt instrument term, in years					7 years	7 years				10 years		10 years	5 years	7 years	7 years		5 years	5 years		10 years	10 years
Debt instrument maturity year					2018	2018		2018	2015		2013	2020	2017	2016	2016		2016	2016		2019	2022
Debt instrument, stated interest rate					3.25%	3.25%	3.25%	3.25%		2.75%	4.25%	4.00%	1.75%	4.45%	4.45%	4.45%	1.875%	1.875%	1.875%	4.15%	3.125%
Debt instrument LIBOR plus rate									LIBOR plus 0.23%
Effective interest rate					1.87%	1.87%						2.88%	1.36%	3.47%	3.47%		1.02%	1.02%		2.75%	2.75%
Reductions of long-term debt	760	0									749
Aggregate net proceeds after debt discount and commissions				$ 645