Receivables (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 29, 2012	Aug. 30, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]
Trade receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4 and $5, respectively)	$ 863	$ 933
Income and other taxes	63	80
Related party receivables	52	63
Other	161	213
Receivables	1,139	1,289
Allowance for doubtful accounts	4	5
Intel [Member]
Receivables [Abstract]
Other	37	34
Nanya Technology Corporation ('Nanya') [Member]
Receivables [Abstract]
Other	6	17
Foreign Currency Hedges [Member]
Receivables [Abstract]
Other	10	63
Aptina [Member]
Receivables [Abstract]
Related party receivables	$ 52	$ 62