Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions Goodwill (Details)

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Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions Goodwill (Details) (USD $)
In Millions
Sep. 25, 2011
Sep. 26, 2010
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill $ 3,432 $ 1,488
QCT [Member]
   
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill 2,456 443
QTL [Member]
   
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill 681 676
QWI [Member]
   
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill 158 241
QMT [Member]
   
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill 136 128
QSI [Member]
   
Goodwill [Line Items]    
Goodwill $ 1 $ 0