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Basis of Presentation Comprehensive Income (Details)

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Basis of Presentation Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Dec. 25, 2011
Dec. 26, 2010
Total Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
Net income $ 1,395 [1] $ 1,170 [2]
Other comprehensive income:    
Foreign currency translation (27) 5
Noncredit other-than-temporary impairment losses and subsequent changes in fair value related to certain available-for-sale debt securities, net of income taxes 1 (4)
Net unrealized gains on other available-for-sale securities and derivative instruments, net of income taxes 175 131
Reclassification of net realized gains on available-for-sale securities and derivative instruments included in net income, net of income taxes (18) (76)
Reclassification of other-than-temporary losses on available-for-sale securities included in net income, net of income taxes 9 4
Total other comprehensive income 140 60
Total comprehensive income 1,535 1,230
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 8 0
Comprehensive income attributable to QUALCOMM $ 1,543 $ 1,230
[1] Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, (Note 8) was attributable to Qualcomm.
[2] As adjusted for discontinued operations (Note 8)