Equity Method Investments - 2 (Details) (USD $) In Millions	12 Months Ended
Sep. 01, 2011	Sep. 02, 2010	Sep. 03, 2009
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Manufacturing facilities leased to Transform included in noncurrent assets	$ 44	$ 47
Deferred rent revenue on the fully-paid lease	34
Transform Solar Pty Limited ('Transform') [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenues from transactions with related party	20	15
Manufacturing facilities leased to Transform included in noncurrent assets	29	33
Deferred rent revenue on the fully-paid lease	29	33
Value of certain equipment and intangible assets, which we were obligated to contribute to Transform	4	5
Aptina [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenues from transactions with related party	349	372	70
Expenses from transactions with related party	$ 358	$ 385	$ 60

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Amount of deferred revenue as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue represents collections of cash or other assets related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP.

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