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Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 25, 2011
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Sep. 26, 2010
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| Qualcomm Equity Compensation Plan [Abstract] | |||
| Percentage of eligible employee compensation that can be contributed to 401(k) plan | 100.00% | ||
| Company's contribution expense to 401(k) plan | $ 60 | $ 52 | $ 46 |
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Restricted Stock Units [Member]
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| Qualcomm Equity Compensation Plan [Abstract] | |||
| Maximum vesting period | 3 years 0 months 0 days | ||
| Restricted Stock Units, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] | |||
| Total vest-date fair value of restricted stock units that vested during the period | 352 | 43 | 1 |
| Number of shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to satisfy statutory filing requirements | 1,965,000 | 243,000 | |
| Total payments for employees' tax obligations to taxing authorities | $ 131 | $ 14 | |
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The maximum percentage of eligible compensation that an employee can voluntarily elect to contribute to the retirement plan offered by the entity, subject to annual limits. No definition available.
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The total number of shares withheld from restricted stock unit shares issued to employees to satisfy statutory tax withholding requirements the Company will pay on behalf of the employees. No definition available.
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The total payments by the Company on behalf of employees to the tax authorities related to the issuance of restricted stock unit shares. No definition available.
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The amount of the cost recognized during the period for defined contribution plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total fair value of equity-based awards for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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