Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Stockholders' Equity Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Details)

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Stockholders' Equity Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Dec. 25, 2011
Dec. 26, 2010
Balance at beginning period $ 26,972  
Net income (loss) 1,395 [1] 1,170 [2]
Other comprehensive income (loss) 140 60
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans and the related tax benefits, net of shares withheld for tax 203  
Share-based compensation 251  
Dividends (368) (314)
Stock repurchases (99)  
Other 3  
Balance at ending period 28,497  
Qualcomm Stockholders' Equity [Member]
   
Balance at beginning period 26,951  
Net income (loss) 1,401 [1]  
Other comprehensive income (loss) 142  
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans and the related tax benefits, net of shares withheld for tax 203  
Share-based compensation 251  
Dividends (368)  
Stock repurchases (99)  
Other 0  
Balance at ending period 28,481  
Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
   
Balance at beginning period 21  
Net income (loss) (6) [1]  
Other comprehensive income (loss) (2)  
Common stock issued under employee benefit plans and the related tax benefits, net of shares withheld for tax 0  
Share-based compensation 0  
Dividends 0  
Stock repurchases 0  
Other 3  
Balance at ending period $ 16  
[1] Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, (Note 8) was attributable to Qualcomm.
[2] As adjusted for discontinued operations (Note 8)