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Document and Entity Information Document

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Document and Entity Information Document
3 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2012
Jan. 28, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name QUALCOMM INC/DE  
Entity Central Index Key 0000804328  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-29  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Dec. 30, 2012  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,718,129,898
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes