Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2012	Mar. 03, 2011	Sep. 01, 2011
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amount	$ 718		$ 699
Accumulated Amortization	(318)		(285)
Product and process technology [Member]
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amount	590		571
Accumulated Amortization	(228)		(203)
Product and process technology intangible asset capitalized during period	30	24
Product and process technology intangible asset capitalized during period, weighted-average useful lives (in years)	9Y	9Y
Customer relationships [Member]
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amount	127		127
Accumulated Amortization	(90)		(82)
Other [Member]
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amount	1		1
Accumulated Amortization	$ 0		$ 0