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The Company and Its Significant Accounting Policies Comprehensive Income (Details)

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The Company and Its Significant Accounting Policies Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
12 Months Ended
Sep. 25, 2011
Sep. 26, 2010
Sep. 27, 2009
Net income $ 4,242 $ 3,247 $ 1,592
Foreign currency translation (9) (40) (25)
Noncredit other-than-temporary impairment losses and subsequent changes in fair value related to certain marketable debt securities, net of income taxes of $10, ($5) and $12, respectively (19) 21 135
Net unrealized (losses) gains on other marketable securities and derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $80, $74 and ($5), respectively (145) 392 261
Reclassification of net realized gains on marketable securities and derivative instruments included in net income, net of income taxes of $112, ($12) and $75, respectively (199) (380) (93)
Reclassification of other-than-temporary losses on marketable securities included in net income, net of income taxes of $14, ($5) and $130, respectively 25 116 613
Total other comprehensive (loss) income (347) 109 891
Total comprehensive income 3,895 3,356 2,483
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 21 0 0
Comprehensive income attributable to Qualcomm $ 3,916 $ 3,356 $ 2,483