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Acquisitions (Notes)

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Acquisitions (Notes)
 3 Months Ended
Dec. 27, 2015
Acquisitions [Abstract]  
Acquisitions
Note 8. Acquisitions
During the three months ended December 27, 2015, the Company acquired three businesses for total cash consideration of $407 million, net of cash acquired. Technology-based intangible assets recognized in the amount of $248 million are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a weighted-average useful life of five years. The Company recognized $172 million in goodwill related to these transactions, all of which was assigned to the Company’s QCT segment and of which $23 million is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.