Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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9 Months Ended
Jun. 26, 2011
Jul. 18, 2011
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name QUALCOMM INC/DE  
Entity Central Index Key 0000804328  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-25  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 26, 2011
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,679,739,316
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes