Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Revolving Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Revolving Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Revolving Credit Facility.
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments held in United States
Cash and cash equivalents and short term investments held in United States
Cash and cash equivalents and short term investments held in United States.
Unsecured revolving credit facility term in years
Line of credit facility term
Line of Credit Facilities, Expiration Date.
Unsecured revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Covenant terms, line of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms
Line of credit facility, covenant compliance
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Amount related to stock-based compensation
Amount Related To Stock Based Compensation
Amount related to stock based compensation.
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock Shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Special Charges
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Reduction of Operating Costs [Member]
Reduction of Operating Costs [Member]
Reduction of Operating Costs [Member]
Reduction of Operating Costs 2008-2010 [Member]
Reduction of Operating Costs 2008-2010
Reduction of Operating Costs 2011 [Member]
Reduction of Operating Costs 2011 [Member]
Reduction of Operating Costs 2011 [Member]
Reduction of Operating Costs 2012 [Member]
Reduction of Operating Costs 2012 [Member]
Reduction of Operating Costs 2012 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Summary of the Company's special charges, Income Statement
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions [Abstract]
Workforce reductions
Severance Costs
Facility closure costs
Business Exit Costs
Non-cash impairment charge
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges
Other items
Other Restructuring Costs
Total Charges
Restructuring Charges
Summary of the Company's special charges and accruals related to ongoing actions, Balance Sheet
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued Restructuring, Beginning Balance
Restructuring Reserve
Fiscal 2012 special charge
Restructuring Reserve, Period Expense
Severance payments
Severance payments
Severance payments.
Facility closure costs
Facility closure costs
Facility closure costs.
Non-cash impairment charge
Non-cash portion of special charge
The portion of the charge against earnings in the period of costs associated with restructuring activities, that was non-cash.
Effect of foreign currency on accrual
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment
Accrued Restructuring, Ending Balance
Special Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Special Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Special Charges.
Charge related to lease obligation costs for facilities ceased using by Company
Charge Related To Lease Obligation Costs For Facilities Ceased Using By Company
Charge related to Lease Obligation Costs for Facilities Ceased using by Company.
Write-off of property, plant and equipment no longer used
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Contract termination costs
Contract Termination Costs
Contract termination costs.
Clean-up and closure costs that were expensed as incurred
Clean Up And Closure Costs Expensed As Incurred
Clean up and Closure Costs Expensed as incurred.
Number of manufacturing employees
Number Of Manufacturing Employees Related to Action
Number Of Manufacturing Employees Related to Action.
Charge related to the severance and fringe benefit costs
Charge Related To Severance And Fringe Benefit Costs
Charge related to severance and fringe benefit costs.
Impairment of intellectual property, related to the Company's decision to abandon efforts to develop a particular expertise in power management
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Number of engineering and selling, marketing, general and administrative (SMGA) employees
Number Of Engineering And Selling Marketing General And Administrative Employees Related to Action
Number Of Engineering And Selling Marketing General And Administrative Employees Related to Action.
Employees planned to be separated who are still employed
Number Of Employees Still Employed Who Are Planned To Be Separated
Number of employees still employed who are planned to be separated.
Number of employees separated during period
Number Of Employees Separated During Period
Number of employees separated during period.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Agreements
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognitions [Text Block]
Revenue Recognitions.
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event (Textual) [Abstract]
Subsequent Event (Textual) [Abstract]
Subsequent Event.
Common stock cash dividends per share, declared
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share
Common stock cash dividends per share, declared date
Dividends Payable, Date Declared, Day, Month and Year
Common stock cash dividends per share, paid date
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid, Day, Month and Year
Common stock cash dividends per share, date of record
Dividends Payable, Date of Record, Day, Month and Year
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Derivatives
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Common Stock Repurchase [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Common Stock Repurchase (Textual) [Abstract]
Common Stock Repurchase (Textual) [Abstract]
Common Stock Repurchase.
Amount authorized to repurchase company's common stock
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Number of company's common stock repurchased
Cumulative Stock Repurchased Under Program Shares
Cumulative stock repurchased under program shares.
Amount paid for repurchase of company's common stock
Cumulative Stock Repurchased Under Program Value
Cumulative stock repurchased under program value.
Remaining amount to repurchase company common stock under authorized program
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Revenue Recognition (Textual) [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition (Textual) [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition.
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, gross
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, gross
Deferred income on shipments to Distributors gross.
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, cost of sales
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, cost of sales
Deferred income on shipments to distributors cost of sales.
Change in net deferred income on shipments to distributors
Change in net deferred income on shipments to distributors
Change in net deferred income on shipments to distributors.
Standard product warranty term
Standard product warranty term
Standard product warranty term.
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges [Abstract]
The effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges.
(Loss) gain recognized in OCI on derivatives, net of tax
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Loss (gain) reclassified from OCI into income, net of tax
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Net periodic pension cost
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
New Accounting Standards [Text Block]
New Accounting Standards [Text Block]
For a new accounting pronouncement that has been issued but not yet adopted, an entity's disclosure should (1) describe the new pronouncement, the date that adoption is required and the date that the entity plans to adopt, if earlier; (2) discuss the methods of adoption allowed by the pronouncement and the method expected to be utilized by the entity, if determined; (3) discuss the impact that adoption of the pronouncement is expected to have on the financial statements of the entity, unless such impact is not known or reasonably estimable (in which case, a statement to that effect should be made) and; (4) disclose the potential impact of other significant matters that the entity believes might result from the adoption of the pronouncement (for example, technical violations of debt covenant agreements and planned or intended changes in business practices.)
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
The following amounts related to the Baseband Chipset Business have been segregated from continuing operations and reported as discontinued operations [Abstract]
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]
Gain on sale of discontinued operations before income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Provision for income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Axis]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Axis]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Name [Domain]
Baseband Chipset Business [Member]
Baseband And Chipset Business [Member]
Baseband and Chipset Business.
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Additional cash payments related to sale of business
Additional cash payments related to sale of business
Additional cash payments related to sale of business.
Cash refund of foreign withholding tax
Cash Refund Of Foreign Withholding Tax
Refundable withholding tax and other cash payments.
Additional pre-tax gain on sale
Additional pre tax gain on sale
Additional pre-tax gain on sale.
Additional gain on sale, net of tax
Additional gain on sale net of tax
Additional gain on sale, net of tax.
Additional proceeds the company may receive, currently held in escrow
Additional proceeds company may receive, currently held in escrow
Additional proceeds the company may receive, currently held in escrow.
Discontinued Operations (Textual) [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations (Textual) [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations.
Refundable foreign withholding tax
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Business acquisition contingent consideration at fair value
Fair Value Contingent Consideration Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair value contingent consideration liabilities measured on recurring basis unobservable input reconciliation calculation.
Contingent consideration, Beginning balance
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value
Contingent consideration liability recorded
Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Liability Recorded
Business acquisition contingent consideration liability recorded.
Payment made
Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Cash Payment
Business acquisition contingent consideration cash payment.
Fair value adjustment
Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Fair Value Adjustment
Business acquisition contingent consideration fair value adjustment.
Contingent consideration, Ending balance
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Finite lived intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Amortization expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Summary of the Company's special charges, Income Statement
Summary Of Company Special Charges Income Statement Table [Text Block]
Summary of company special charges income statement.
Accrued Restructuring
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Short-term investments
Marketable Securities, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventory:
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods
Total inventory
Inventory, Net
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Prepaid income tax
Prepaid Taxes
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Land and buildings
Land and buildings gross
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of real estate held for productive use and long-lived, depreciable assets that include building structures held for productive use including any addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, such as interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing. This excludes land held for sale.
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Office equipment
Furniture and Fixtures, Gross
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements, Gross
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Deferred compensation plan investments
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Other investments
Long-term Investments
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total other assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, net
Deferred income on shipments to distributors net
The carrying amount of consideration received as of the balance sheet date on potential income that were not recognized as income in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, deferred income represents the difference between deferred revenue and deferred costs of sales at the balance sheet date.
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Current portion of long-term debt
Unsecured Debt, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Deferred compensation plan liability
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 471,934 shares authorized, none outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.16 2/3 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized, 298,905,593 shares issued and outstanding (297,960,718 on October 29, 2011)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Fair Value
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Gain on sale of business
Gain on sale of investments
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments
Excess tax benefit-stock options
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Non-cash portion of special charge
Other non-cash activity
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Total adjustments
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of short-term available-for-sale investments
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Maturities of short-term available-for-sale investments
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Available-for-sale Securities
Sales of short-term available-for-sale investments
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from the sale of investments
Proceeds from Sale of Other Investments
Proceeds related to sale of businesses
Payments for (Proceeds from) Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Increase in other assets
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from long-term debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Other Long-term Debt
Early termination of swap agreements
Proceeds from Hedge, Financing Activities
Term loan repayments
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt
Dividend payments to shareholders
Payments of Dividends, Common Stock
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Net proceeds from employee stock plans
Proceeds from Stock Plans
Contingent consideration payment
Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Cash Payment Financing
Business acquisition contingent consideration cash payment financing.
(Decrease) increase in other financing activities
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Excess tax benefit-stock options
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Pension Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Revolving Credit Facility
Line Of Credit Facilities [Text Block]
Line of credit facilities.
Net gain or loss on the hedged item
Gain Loss On Hedged Item And Offsetting Swap [Table Text Block]
Gain loss on hedged item and offsetting swap.
Fair value of hedging instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Amounts reclassified into earnings before tax recognized in cost of sales and operating expenses
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
Common Stock Repurchase
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Investments by Contractual Maturity [Axis]
Investments by contractual maturity.
Investments by Contractual Maturity [Domain]
Investments by contractual maturity.
One year or less to maturity [Member]
One Year Or Less To Maturity [Member]
One year or less to maturity.
Greater than one year to maturity [Member]
Greater Than One Year To Maturity [Member]
Greater than one year to maturity.
Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, by Asset Class [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, by Asset Class [Domain]
Floating rate notes, issued at par [Member]
Floating Rate Notes Issued At Par [Member]
Floating rate notes, issued at par.
Floating Rate Notes [Member]
Floating Rate Notes [Member]
Floating Rate Notes.
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash Equivalents [Member]
Cash Equivalents [Member]
Institutional Money Market Funds [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate Obligations [Member]
Corporate Obligations [Member]
Corporate Obligations.
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
5.0% Senior unsecured notes due July 1, 2014 [Member]
Senior Unsecured Five Percent Debt [Member]
Senior Unsecured 5% Debt.
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Axis]
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Axis]
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment, Category [Domain]
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment, Category [Domain]
Short-term Investments [Member]
Short-term Investments [Member]
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash Equivalents:
Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash Equivalents.
Available-for-sale:
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Investments
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Other assets:
Other Assets [Abstract]
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Deferred Compensation Investments
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Deferred Compensation Investments
Fair value assets measured on recurring basis deferred compensation investments.
Other investments
Other Investments Fair Value
Other investments fair value.
Interest rate swap agreements
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Total assets measured at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, liability
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
$375 million aggregate principal 5.0% debt
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Contingent consideration
Total liabilities measured at fair value
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Interest rate swap agreements [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other assets [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets.
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of hedging instruments
Fair value of hedging instruments [Abstract]
The fair value of hedging instruments.
Balance Sheet Location, Interest rate swap agreements
Description of Location of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivative on Balance Sheet
Interest rate swap agreements
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Balance Sheet Location, Forward foreign currency exchange contracts
Description of Location of Foreign Currency Derivatives on Balance Sheet
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Information pertaining to the Company's stock option awards and the related estimated weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the fair value of stock options granted
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Summary of the activity under the Company s stock option plans:
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of the Company's restricted stock unit award activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
3.0% Senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2016 [Member]
Senior Unsecured Three Percent Debt [Member]
Senior Unsecured 3% debt.
Amortized cost of the Company's investments classified as available for sale
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Derivative contracts in asset position netted against contract in liability position
Derivative Contracts In Liability Position Netted Against Contract In Asset Position
Derivative contracts in liability position netted against contract in asset position.
Fair value of the long-term debt
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Aggregate principal amount of debt
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Interest rate to be paid on long term notes
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Fair Value (Textual) [Abstract]
Fair Value (Textual) [Abstract]
Fair Value.
Cash and held to maturity investments
Cash and held to maturity investments
Cash and held to maturity investments.
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Digital signal processing [Member]
Product Group Two [Member]
Digital Signal Processing.
Total analog products [Member]
Product Group One [Member]
Analog Products.
Power management & reference [Member]
Power Management And Reference [Member]
Power management and reference.
Subtotal analog signal processing [Member]
Product Group Three [Member]
Subtotal analog signal processing.
Converters [Member]
Product Group Four [Member]
Product group four.
Amplifiers / Radio frequency [Member]
Product Group Five [Member]
Product group five.
Other analog [Member]
Product Group Six [Member]
Product group six.
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue Trends
Revenue Trends [Abstract]
Revenue Trends.
Revenue
Revenue, Net
% of Revenue
Percentage Of Revenue
Percentage of Revenue.
Y/Y%
Change From Prior Year Percentage
Change from Prior Year Percentage.
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements [Policy Text Block]
New accounting pronouncements.
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Changes in goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Acquisition of Multigig (Note 16)
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Balance at end of period
Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
In-process research and development [Member]
Unclassified Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Technology-based [Member]
Technology Based [Member]
Technology based.
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Amortization Expense Finite-lived intangible assets
Amortization Expense Finite-lived intangible assets
Amortization Expense Finite-lived intangible assets
In-process research and development
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Finite lived intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Amortization expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Remaining of fiscal year 2012
Future Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2013
Future Amortization Expense, Year One
2014
Future Amortization Expense, Year Two
2015
Future Amortization Expense, Year Three
2016
Future Amortization Expense, Year Four
2017
Future Amortization Expense, Year Five
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets.
Number of reportable segments
Number of reportable segments
Number of reportable segments
Number of operating segments
Number of operating segments
Number of operating segments
Weighted-average period
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Segment Information.
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Selling, marketing, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Special charge
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income from continuing operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Nonoperating (income) expense:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Other, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total nonoperating (income) expense
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income
Shares used to compute earnings per share - basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Shares used to compute earnings per share - diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Dividends declared and paid per share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain]
Cost of sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Research and development [Member]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Selling, marketing, general and administrative [Member]
Selling, Marketing, General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Selling, marketing, general and administrative expense.
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation.
Stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration encompasses the following significant unobservable inputs
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]
Change in fair value of contingent consideration measured with significant unobservable inputs
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Statement, Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Industrial [Member]
Industrial [Member]
Industrial.
Automotive [Member]
Automotive [Member]
Automotive Member.
Consumer [Member]
Consumer [Member]
Consumer.
Communications [Member]
Communications [Member]
Communications.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain]
Amounts reclassified into earnings before tax recognized in cost of sales and operating expenses
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net [Abstract]
Amounts reclassified into earnings before tax, derivatives
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Income [Member]
Other Income [Member]
Gain or loss on the hedged item (that is, the fixed-rate borrowings) attributable to the hedged benchmark interest rate risk and the offsetting gain or loss on the related interest rate swaps
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net [Abstract]
Classification
Description of Location of Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivative in Financial Statements
Loss on Swaps
Increase (Decrease) in Fair Value of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Gain on Note
Increase (Decrease) in Fair Value of Hedged Item in Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge
Net Income Effect
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Ineffectiveness
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
Rest of North and South America [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group Two [Member]
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Europe.
Japan [Member]
JAPAN
China [Member]
CHINA
Rest of Asia [Member]
Segment, Geographical, Groups of Countries, Group One [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue Trends by Geographic Region [Abstract]
Revenue Trends by Geographic Region [Abstract]
Revenue Trends by Geographic Region.
Summary of changes in the total amounts of unrealized tax benefits
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration encompasses the following significant unobservable inputs
Fair Value Measurement Of Contingent Consideration Encompasses Following Significant Unobservable Inputs Table [Abstract]
Fair value measurement of contingent consideration encompasses following significant unobservable inputs.
Estimated contingent consideration payments
Estimated Contingent Consideration Payments
Estimated contingent consideration payments.
Discount rate, minimum
Fair Value Inputs Discount Rate Minimum
Fair value inputs discount rate minimum.
Discount rate, maximum
Fair Value Inputs Discount Rate Maximum
Fair value inputs discount rate maximum.
Timing of cash flows, minimum
Fair Value Inputs Timing Of Cash Flows Minimum
Fair value inputs timing of cash flows minimum.
Timing of cash flows, maximum
Fair Value Inputs Timing Of Cash Flows Maximum
Fair value inputs timing of cash flows maximum.
Probability of achievement
Fair Value Inputs Probability Assumption
Fair value inputs probability assumption.
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Components of comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Change in unrealized holding gains (losses), net of taxes, on securities classified as short-term investments
Other Comprehensive Income Short Term Investments Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease
Other comprehensive income short-term investments net of tax period increase decrease.
Change in unrealized holding losses, net of taxes, on securities classified as other investments
Other Comprehensive Income Other Investments Net of Tax Period Increase Decrease
Other comprehensive income other investments net of tax period increase decrease.
Change in unrealized losses, net of taxes, on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Pension plans
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Transition obligation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Transition Asset (Obligation), Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax
Net actuarial gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net (Gain) Loss Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive (loss) gain
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive income from continuing operations
Comprehensive income from continuing operations
The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, including any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent before discontinued operations.
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Unrealized Losses On Available For Sale Securities
Accumulated other comprehensive income loss unrealized losses on available for sale securities.
Unrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Pension plans
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Net Of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Net Of Tax Abstract.
Transition obligation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Reclassification Of Defined Benefit Plan Net Transition Asset Obligation Net Of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Reclassification Of Defined Benefit Plan Net Transition Asset Obligation Net Of Tax.
Net actuarial loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Net Actuarial Loss Net Of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Net Actuarial Loss Net Of Tax.
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities classified as short-term investments
Gross Unrealized Gain Loss On Available For Sales Securities [Abstract]
Gross unrealized gain loss on available for sales securities.
Unrealized gains on securities classified as short-term investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains
Unrealized losses on securities classified as short-term investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses
Net unrealized losses on securities classified as short-term investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Textual) [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income (Textual) [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income.
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on short term investments, tax
Tax Effect On Unrealized Holding Gains Losses On Securities Classified As Short Term Investments
Tax Effect On Unrealized Holding Gains Losses On Securities Classified As Short Term Investments.
Unrealized holding gains (losses) other investments, tax
Tax Effect On Unrealized Holding Gains Losses On Securities Classified As Other Investments
Tax Effect On Unrealized Holding Gains Losses On Securities Classified As Other Investments.
Unrealized gains (losses) designated as cash flow hedges, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Effect
Fair value of investments with unrealized losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
Net realized gains or losses the sales of available-for-sale
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
Gross realized gains on sales of available-for-sale investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains
Gross realized losses on sales of available-for-sale investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Net income
Basic shares:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Weighted-average shares outstanding
Earnings per share-basic:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Net income
Diluted shares:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Assumed exercise of common stock equivalents
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares
Earnings per share-diluted:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Net income
Weighted average anti-dilutive shares related to:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding stock options
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Loans Payable [Member]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Swap, Receivable [Member]
Swap, Receivable [Member]
Swap receivable.
Swap, Payable [Member]
Swap, Payable [Member]
Swap payable.
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Debt.
Aggregate principal amount issued for notes
Net proceeds of notes offering
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Maturity date of senior unsecured notes
Term loan facility repayment terms
Debt Instrument, Payment Terms
Term loan facility principle amortization schedule
Debt Instrument Principle Amortization Period
Principle amortization.
Term loan facility quarterly interest payment
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest
Short-term debt
Semi-annual fixed interest payments
Debt instrument, interest rate over LIBOR rate
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Over Libor Rate
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Over Libor Rate.
DebtInstrumentInterestRateOverLiborRateCurrentRate
DebtInstrumentInterestRateOverLiborRateCurrentRate
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Over Libor Rate Current Rate
Debt, covenant compliance
Term loan facility additional principal payment
Debt Instrument, Decrease, Repayments
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate to be paid on swap
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Notional amount of fixed rate debt
Notional Amount of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivatives
Floating interest rate
Derivative Instrument Interest Rate Terms
Derivative Instrument Interest Rate Terms.
Derivative interest rate over LIBOR
Derivative Floating Instrument Interest Rate.
Number of installments
Derivative Frequency of Payments
Derivative Frequency of Payments.
Derivative Instrument Interest Rate Libor Period
Derivative Instrument Interest Rate Libor Period
Derivative Instrument Interest Rate Libor Period.
Interest rate
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate
Cash proceeds from swap termination
Cash Proceeds From Swap Termination
Cash proceeds from swap termination.
Accrued interest from swap termination
Accrued Interest Portion Of Cash Proceeds From Swap Termination
Accrued interest portion of cash proceeds from swap termination.
Company's principle payments related to its long-term debt obligations in 2012
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Company's principle payments related to its long-term debt obligations in 2013
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Company's principle payments related to its long-term debt obligations in 2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Company's principle payments related to its long-term debt obligations in 2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Income Statement for Discontinued Operations
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
Forward Contracts [Member]
Swap [Member]
Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives (Textual) [Abstract]
Derivatives (Textual) [Abstract]
Derivatives.
Contracts Period
Contracts Period
Contracts Period.
Notional amount of undesignated hedges
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Fair value of undesignated hedges
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Fair Value, Net
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Fair Value, Net
Derivative frequency of payments
Number Of Installments
Number Of Installments
Number of installments.
Derivative instrument, interest rate LIBOR period
Derivative instrument, description of variable rate basis
Derivative Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Derivative Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Notional amount of cash flow hedges
Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives
Tax effect in (loss) gain recognized in OCI on Derivative
Tax Effect In Gain Recognized In OCI On Derivative
Tax effect in gain recognized in OCI on derivative.
Tax effect in loss (gain) reclassified from OCI into income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Tax
Derivative effectiveness description
Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness is Immaterial
Derivative ineffectiveness recognized
Derivative, Net Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss)
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Debt instrument stated percentage
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Revenue Trends by End Market
Revenue Trends By End Market [Table Text Block]
Revenue Trends By End Market [Table Text Block]
Revenue Trends by Product Type
Segment Reporting Revenue By Product Type [Table Text Block]
Tabular representation of segment reporting revenue by product type.
Revenue Trends by Geographic Region
Schedule Of Revenue From External Customers Attributed To Foreign And Domestic Countries By Geographic Area [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of schedule of revenue from external customers attributed to foreign and domestic countries by geographic area.
Net periodic pension cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of initial net obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Transition Obligations (Assets)
Amortization of net loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Net periodic pension cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Pension Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Pension Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Pension Plans.
Pension contributions
Pension Contributions
Additional contribution to defined benefit pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year
Total contribution to defined benefit pension plans for entire current fiscal year
Current Fiscal Year Expected Employer Contributions
Current fiscal year expected employer contributions.
Components of comprehensive income include net income and statement of shareholder's equity
Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities classified as short-term investments
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangibles-Goodwill and Other
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Lyric Semiconductor, Inc [Member]
Lyric Semiconductor, Inc [Member]
Lyric Semiconductor, Inc [Member].
Multigig, Inc [Member]
Multigig Inc [Member]
Multigig, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of business acquisition
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Fair value of the consideration transferred totaled
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Initial cash payments
Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid
Indemnification holdback
Business Acquisition Indemnification Holdback
Business acquisition indemnification holdback.
Indemnification holdback months to be paid
Business Acquisition Indemnification Holdback Months To Be Paid
Business acquisition indemnification holdback months to be paid.
Business Acquisition Indemnification Holdback Adjustment
Business Acquisition Indemnification Holdback Adjustment
Adjustment to initial indemnification holdback amount
In-process research and development
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Not Amortizable
Developed technology
Goodwill acquired
Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Income Taxes, Asset (Liability), Net
Obligation payment period
Maximum Period Product Revenue Royalties Must Be Paid On
Maximum period product revenue royalties must be paid on.
Obligated to pay royalties on revenue recognized from the sale of Lyric products and licenses
Maximum Dollars Product Revenue Royalties Must Be Paid On
Maximum dollars product revenue royalties must be paid on.
Acquisition related costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Goodwill
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Current portion of contingent consideration liability
Current Portion Of Contingent Consideration Liability
Current portion of contingent consideration liability.
Noncurrent portion of contingent consideration liability
Noncurrent Portion Of Contingent Consideration Liability
Noncurrent portion of contingent consideration liability.
Payments for contingent consideration
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Royalty payments
Payments for Royalties
Period of cash payments related to contingent consideration
Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Potential Payment Dates
Business acquisition contingent consideration potential payment dates.
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Table]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Table]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Axis]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Axis]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Name of Temporary Difference [Domain]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Name of Temporary Difference [Domain]
Matter that pertains to Section 965 of the Internal Revenue Code [Member]
Prior Fiscal Year IRS Examination One [Member]
Fiscal Year 2004 and 2005 IRS Examination Member.
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Line Items]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Income Taxes.
Income tax examination, number of one time issues unresolved
Income tax examination, number of one time issues unresolved
Income tax examination, number of one-time issues unresolved.
Potential liability related to IRS adjustment
Unrecorded Potential Tax Liability Related To IRS Examination Open Tax Matter
Potential liability related to IRS adjustments.
Summary of changes in the total amounts of uncertain tax positions
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrealized tax benefits, Beginning Balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Settlements with taxing authorities
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrealized tax benefits, Ending Balance
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Stock Options [Member]
Stock Options [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Options
Information pertaining to Company's stock option awards and related estimated weighted-average assumptions to calculate fair value of stock options granted [Abstract]
Information pertaining to the Company's stock option awards and the related estimated weighted-average assumptions to calculate the fair value of stock options granted.
Options granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Option Grants In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options grants in period weighted average exercise price.
Weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Assumptions:
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Weighted-average expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Weighted-average expected term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Weighted-average expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Summary of the activity under the Company's stock option plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Options outstanding, at beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Options exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Options expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Options outstanding, at end of period (in shares)
Options exercisable (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options vested or expected to vest (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Options outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, at beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award Options Grants in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price.
Options exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price.
Options forfeited, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price.
Options expired, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Expirations In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award Options Expirations in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price.
Options outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, at end of period
Options exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options vested or expected to vest, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options vested or expected to vest, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Options vested or expected to vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Summary of the Company's restricted stock unit award activity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
Restricted stock units outstanding, at beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Units granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Restrictions lapsed (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Restricted stock units outstanding, at end of period (in shares)
Restricted stock units outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, at beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Units granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restrictions lapsed, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Option Forfeited In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options forfeited in period weighted average grant date fair value.
Restricted stock units outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, at end of period
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation.
Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Annual forfeiture rate
Annual Forfeiture Rate
Annual Forfeiture Rate.
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value
Proceeds (cash) received from exercise of options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Proceeds from stock option exercises, net of the value of shares surrendered by employees to satisfy employee tax obligations
Amount of recognized income tax expense resulting from tax shortfalls related to share-based compensation
Tax Expense Tax Shortfall Share Based Compensation
Tax expense tax shortfall share based compensation.
Increase in APIC pool
Change In Apic Pool Balance
Change in APIC pool balance.
Total grant-date fair value of vested stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement, By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement, By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value.
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based awards, before tax consideration
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted-average period for recognition of compensation cost in years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition