Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 27, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,207,101	$ 2,426,367
Short-term investments	168,849	151,519
Total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments	2,375,950	2,577,886
Accounts receivable, net	433,690	377,964
Inventories	155,353	153,387
Deferred income taxes — current	62,144	56,048
Deferred compensation plan — marketable securities	65,075	69,367
Deferred compensation plan — restricted cash equivalents	20,226	14,412
Other current assets	42,336	39,479
Total current assets	3,154,774	3,288,543
Property and equipment, net	215,309	194,840
Long-term investments	2,139,810	1,942,343
Deferred income taxes — non-current	20,258	20,077
Goodwill	74,341	74,341
Acquisition-related intangible assets, net	69,827	72,291
Other assets, net	92,746	81,791
Total assets	5,767,065	5,674,226
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	46,918	49,140
Accrued liabilities	33,727	28,384
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	60,234	69,837
Deferred compensation plan obligations	85,301	83,779
Deferred income and allowances on sales to distributors	411,558	344,168
Total current liabilities	637,738	575,308
Income taxes payable — non-current	326,700	313,447
Long-term debt	1,493,082	1,492,759
Other non-current liabilities	6,798	6,886
Total liabilities	2,464,318	2,388,400
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock: $.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; outstanding - 301,025 shares at March 27, 2015 and 302,430 shares at December 31, 2014	301	302
Capital in excess of par value	1,170,315	1,165,259
Retained earnings	2,108,201	2,110,620
Accumulated other comprehensive income	23,930	9,645
Total stockholders' equity	3,302,747	3,285,826
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 5,767,065	$ 5,674,226