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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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| Entity Registrant Name | BROADCOM CORP | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001054374 | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2011 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2011 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | |
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | |
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Public Float | $ 16.0 | |
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Common Class A [Member]
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| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 486 | |
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Common Class B [Member]
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| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 53 |
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, N-1A, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, minus any "/A" suffix. The acceptable values are as follows: S-1, S-3, S-4, S-11, F-1, F-3, F-4, F-9, F-10, 6-K, 8-K, 10, 10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 40-F, N-1A, 485BPOS, 497, NCSR, N-CSR, N-CSRS, N-Q, 10-KT, 10-QT, 20-FT, POS AM and Other. No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of registrant's classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Where multiple classes exist define each class by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, or (4) Smaller Reporting Company. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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State aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to price at which the common equity was last sold, or average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. The public float should be reported on the cover page of the registrants form 10K. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate sum of gross carrying value of a major finite-lived intangible asset class, less accumulated amortization and any impairment charges. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year (current maturities) or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total debt and equity financial instruments including: (1) securities held-to-maturity, (2) trading securities, and (3) securities available-for-sale which are intended to be held for less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total debt and equity financial instruments including: (1) securities held-to-maturity and (2) securities available-for-sale that will be held for the long-term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and the aggregate carrying amount of current assets, as of the balance sheet date, not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Charitable contribution to related party by Company upon final court approval and receipt of the settlement consideration. No definition available.
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Income from licensing of our intellectual property. No definition available.
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs related to goods produced and sold during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net proceeds or assets obtained in excess of (less than) the net carrying amount of assets recorded, or assets distributed and liabilities assumed less than (in excess of) estimated litigation liability extinguished, in settlement of a litigation matter. Represents (for other than an insurance entity in its normal claims settlement process), the amount of income (expense) recognized in the period to settle pending or threatened litigation and insurance claims. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents investment income derived from investments in debt and equity securities consisting of interest income earned from investments in debt securities and on cash and cash equivalents, dividend income from investments in equity securities, and income or expense derived from the amortization of investment related discounts or premiums, respectively, net of related investment expenses. This item does not include realized or unrealized gains or losses on the sale or holding of investments in debt and equity securities required to be included in earnings for the period or for other than temporary losses related to investments in debt and equity securities which are included in realized losses in the period recognized, and does not include investment income from real or personal property, such as rental income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenue earned during the period relating to consideration received from another party for the right to use, but not own, certain of the entity's intangible assets. Licensing arrangements include, but are not limited to, rights to use a patent, copyright, technology, manufacturing process, software or trademark. Licensing fees are generally, but not always, fixed as to amount and not dependent upon the revenue generated by the licensing party. An entity may receive licensing fees for licenses that also generate royalty payments to the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The costs incurred in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, excluding in-process research and development acquired in a business combination consummated during the period. Excludes software research and development, which has a separate concept. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue during the period from the sale of goods in the normal course of business, after deducting returns, allowances and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Stock-based Compensation Expense) (USD $)
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| Details of total stock-based compensation expense by statement functional line | ||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | $ 121 | $ 113 | $ 402 | $ 359 |
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| Stock-based compensation expense | 6 | 5 | 19 | 17 |
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| Stock-based compensation expense | 85 | 80 | 284 | 253 |
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| Stock-based compensation expense | $ 30 | $ 28 | $ 99 | $ 89 |
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net change during the reporting period in settlement costs incurred but not yet paid. No definition available.
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Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for restricted stock units No definition available.
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Non-cash settlement gains. No definition available.
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of acquired intangible assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method. No definition available.
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in cash and cash equivalents. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Our Company
Broadcom Corporation (including our subsidiaries, referred to collectively in this Report as
“Broadcom,” “we,” “our” and “us”) is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for
wired and wireless communications. Our products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and
multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environment. We provide the industry’s
broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions.
Basis of Presentation
The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, for interim
financial information and with the instructions to Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, Form
10-Q and Article 10 of SEC Regulation S-X. They do not include all of the information and footnotes
required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Therefore,
these financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2010, included in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K filed with the SEC February 2, 2011.
The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein are
unaudited; however, they contain all normal recurring accruals and adjustments that, in the opinion
of management, are necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position at September 30,
2011 and December 31, 2010, and our consolidated results of operations for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30,
2011 and 2010. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 are
not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for future quarters or the full year.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the dates
of the financial statements and the reported amounts of total net revenue and expenses in the
reporting periods. We regularly evaluate estimates and assumptions related to revenue recognition,
rebates, allowances for doubtful accounts, sales returns and allowances, warranty reserves,
inventory reserves, stock-based compensation expense, goodwill and purchased intangible asset
valuations, strategic investments, deferred income tax asset valuation allowances, uncertain tax
positions, tax contingencies, self-insurance, restructuring costs or reversals, litigation and
other loss contingencies. These estimates and assumptions are based on current facts, historical
experience and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the
results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and
liabilities and the recording of revenue, costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from
other sources. The actual results we experience may differ materially and adversely from our
estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and actual results,
our future results of operations will be affected.
Revenue Recognition
We derive revenue principally from sales of integrated circuit products, royalties and license
fees for our intellectual property and software and related services. The timing of revenue
recognition and the amount of revenue actually recognized for each arrangement depends upon a
variety of factors, including the specific terms of each arrangement and the nature of our
deliverables and obligations. Determination of the appropriate amount of revenue recognized
involves judgments and estimates that we believe are reasonable, but actual results may differ from
our estimates. We recognize product revenue when all of the following criteria are met: (i)
persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred, (iii) the price to the customer is fixed or
determinable, and (iv) collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. These criteria
are usually met at the time of product shipment. We record reductions of revenue for estimated
product returns and pricing adjustments, such as competitive pricing programs and rebates, in the
same period that the related revenue is recorded. The amount of these reductions is based on
historical sales returns, analysis of credit memo data, specific criteria included in rebate
agreements, and other factors known at the time. We accrue 100% of potential rebates at the time of
sale and do not apply a breakage factor. We reverse the accrual for unclaimed rebate amounts as
specific rebate programs contractually end and when we believe unclaimed rebates are no longer
subject to payment and will not be paid. See Note 2 for a summary of our rebate activity.
Multiple Element Arrangements Excluding Software
We occasionally enter into revenue arrangements that contain multiple deliverables. Judgment
is required to properly identify the accounting units of the multiple deliverable transactions and
to determine the manner in which revenue should be allocated among the accounting units. Moreover,
judgment is used in interpreting the commercial terms and determining when all criteria of revenue
recognition have been met for each deliverable in order for revenue recognition to occur in the
appropriate accounting period. While changes in the allocation of the arrangement consideration
between the units of accounting will not affect the amount of total revenue recognized for a
particular sales arrangement, any material changes in these allocations could impact the timing of
revenue recognition, which could affect our results of operations. When we enter into an
arrangement that includes multiple elements, the allocation of value to each element is derived
based on management’s best estimate of selling price when vendor specific evidence or third party
evidence is unavailable.
Distributor Revenue
A portion of our product sales is made through distributors under agreements allowing for
pricing credits and/or rights of return. These pricing credits and/or right of return provisions
prevent us from being able to reasonably estimate the final price of the inventory to be sold and
the amount of inventory that could be returned pursuant to these agreements. As a result, the fixed
and determinable revenue recognition criterion has not been met at the time we deliver products to
our distributors. Accordingly, product revenue from sales made through these distributors is not
recognized until the distributors ship the product to their customers. We also maintain inventory,
or hubbing, arrangements with certain of our customers. Pursuant to these arrangements, we deliver
products to a customer or a designated third party warehouse based upon the customers’ projected
needs, but do not recognize product revenue unless and until the customer reports that it has
removed our product from the warehouse and such customer has taken title and the risk of loss.
Software, Royalties and Cancellation Fee Revenue
Revenue from software licenses is recognized when all of the software revenue recognition
criteria are met and, if applicable, when vendor specific objective evidence, or VSOE, exists to
allocate the total license fee to each element of multiple-element software arrangements, including
post-contract customer support. Post-contract support is recognized ratably over the support
period. When a contract contains multiple elements wherein the only undelivered element is
post-contract customer support and VSOE of the fair value of post-contract customer support does
not exist, revenue from the entire arrangement is recognized ratably over the support period.
Software royalty revenue is recognized in arrears on a quarterly basis, based upon reports received
from licensees during the period, unless collectability is not reasonably assured, in which case
revenue is recognized when payment is received from the licensee. Revenue from cancellation fees is
recognized when cash is received from the customer.
Licensing Revenue
We license or otherwise provide rights to use portions of our intellectual property, which
includes certain patent rights essential to and/or utilized in the manufacture and sale of certain
wireless products. Licensees typically pay a license fee in one or more installments and ongoing
royalties based on their sales of products incorporating or using our licensed intellectual
property. License fees are recognized over the estimated period of benefit to the licensee,
typically five to ten years. We recognize licensing revenue on the sale of patents when all of the
following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exist, (ii) delivery has
occurred, (iii) the price to be paid by the
purchaser is fixed or determinable and (iv) collection of the resulting accounts receivable is
reasonably assured. These criteria are usually met at the time of patent transfer. We recognize
royalty revenues based on royalties reported by licensees and when other revenue recognition
criteria are met, which is generally a quarter in arrears from the period earned.
Income from the Qualcomm Agreement
On April 26, 2009 we entered into a four-year Settlement and Patent License and Non-Assert
Agreement, or the Qualcomm Agreement, with Qualcomm Incorporated, or Qualcomm. The Qualcomm
Agreement is a multiple element arrangement which includes: (i) an exchange of intellectual
property rights, including in certain circumstances, by a series of covenants not to assert claims
of patent infringement under future patents issued within one to four years of the execution date
of the agreement, (ii) the assignment of certain existing patents by Broadcom to Qualcomm with
Broadcom retaining a royalty-free license under these patents, and (iii) the settlement of all
outstanding litigation and claims between us and Qualcomm. The proceeds of the Qualcomm Agreement
were allocated amongst the principal elements of the transaction. A gain of $65 million from the
settlement of litigation was immediately recognized as a reduction in settlement costs that
approximates the value of awards determined by the United States District Court for the Central
District of California. The remaining consideration was predominantly associated with the transfer
of current and future intellectual property rights and is being recognized within net revenue over
the performance period of four years as a single unit of accounting. However this income will be
limited to the lesser of the cumulative straight-line amortization over the four year performance
period or the cumulative cash proceeds received.
Deferred Revenue and Income
We defer revenue and income when advance payments are received from customers before
performance obligations have been completed and/or services have been performed. Deferred revenue
does not include amounts from products delivered to distributors that the distributors have not yet
sold through to their end customers.
Stock-Based Compensation
Broadcom has in effect stock incentive plans under which incentive stock options have been
granted to employees and restricted stock units and non-qualified stock options have been granted
to employees and non-employee members of the Board of Directors. We also have an employee stock
purchase plan for all eligible employees. We are required to estimate the fair value of share-based
awards on the date of grant. The value of the award is principally recognized as an expense ratably
over the requisite service periods. The fair value of our restricted stock units is based on the
closing market price of our Class A common stock on the date of grant less our expected dividend
yield. We have estimated the fair value of stock options and stock purchase rights as of the date
of grant or assumption using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which was developed for use in
estimating the value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and that are freely
transferable. The Black-Scholes model considers, among other factors, the expected life of the
award, the expected volatility of our stock price and the expected dividend yield. We evaluate the
assumptions used to value stock options and stock purchase rights on a quarterly basis. The fair
values generated by the Black-Scholes model may not be indicative of the actual fair values of our
equity awards, as it does not consider other factors important to those awards to employees, such
as continued employment, periodic vesting requirements and limited transferability.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Our financial instruments consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, short- and
long-term marketable securities, accounts receivable, accounts payable and long-term debt. The fair
value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received in an asset sale or paid to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between unaffiliated market participants. The fair
value of our long-term debt is determined by using estimated market prices. Assets and liabilities
measured at fair value are categorized based on whether or not the inputs are observable in the
market and the degree that the inputs are observable. The categorization of financial instruments
within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the
fair value measurement. The hierarchy is prioritized into three levels (with Level 3 being the
lowest) defined as follows:
Level 1: Inputs are based on quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in
active markets at the measurement date.
Level 2: Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets
and/or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not
active near the measurement date.
Level 3: Inputs include management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in
pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The inputs are unobservable in the
market and significant to the instrument’s valuation.
The fair value of the majority of our cash equivalents and marketable securities was
determined based on “Level 1” inputs. The fair value of certain marketable securities and our
long-term debt were determined based on “Level 2” inputs. We do not have any marketable securities
in the “Level 3” category. We believe that the recorded values of all our other financial
instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective relatively
short maturity dates or durations.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities
We consider all highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into cash and have an
original maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. The cost
of these investments approximates their fair value. We maintain an investment portfolio of various
security holdings, types and maturities. We define marketable securities as income yielding
securities that can be readily converted into cash. Marketable securities’ short-term and long-term
classifications are based on remaining maturities at each reporting period. Examples of marketable
securities include U.S. Treasury and agency obligations, commercial paper and corporate notes and
bonds. We place our cash investments in instruments that meet credit quality standards and
concentration exposures as specified in our investment policy. It is our policy to invest in
instruments that have a final maturity not to exceed three years and a portfolio weighted average
maturity not to exceed 18 months. We do not use derivative financial instruments.
We account for our investments in debt and equity instruments as available-for-sale.
Management determines the appropriate classification of such securities at the time of purchase and
re-evaluates such classification as of each balance sheet date. Cash equivalents and marketable
securities are reported at fair value with the related unrealized gains and losses included in
accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of shareholders’ equity, net of tax. We
assess whether our investments with unrealized loss positions are other than temporarily impaired.
Unrealized gains and losses and declines in value judged to be other than temporary are determined
based on the specific identification method and are reported in other income (expense), net in the
unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income.
Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets
Goodwill is recorded as the difference, if any, between the aggregate consideration paid for
an acquisition and the fair value of the acquired net tangible and intangible assets. Other
long-lived assets primarily represent purchased intangible assets including developed technology,
customer relationships and in-process research and development, or IPR&D. We currently amortize our
intangible assets with definitive lives over periods ranging from one to fifteen years using a
method that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are
consumed or otherwise used or, if that pattern cannot be reliably determined, using a straight-line
amortization method. We capitalize IPR&D projects acquired as part of a business combination. On
completion of each project, IPR&D assets are reclassified to developed technology and amortized
over their estimated useful lives. We test for the impairment of long-lived assets, including other
purchased intangible assets, when indicators of impairment, such as reductions in demand, the
abandonment of IPR&D projects or significant economic slowdowns in the semiconductor industry, are
present.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
In some agreements to which we are a party, we have agreed to indemnify the other party for
certain matters, including, but not limited to product liability. We include intellectual property
indemnification provisions in our standard terms and conditions of sale for our products and have
also included such provisions in certain agreements with third parties. We have and will continue
to evaluate and provide reasonable assistance for these other parties.
This may include certain levels of financial support to minimize the impact of the litigation
in which they are involved. To date, there have been no known events or circumstances that have
resulted in any material costs related to these indemnification provisions and no liabilities
therefor have been recorded in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements. However, the maximum potential amount of the future payments we could be required to
make under these indemnification obligations could be significant.
We have obligations to indemnify certain of our present and former directors, officers and
employees to the maximum extent not prohibited by law. Under these obligations, Broadcom is
required (subject to certain exceptions) to indemnify each such director, officer and employee
against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and settlements, paid by such
individual. The potential amount of the future payments we could be required to make under these
indemnification obligations could be significant. We maintain directors’ and officers’ insurance
policies that may generally limit our exposure and enable us to recover a portion of the amounts
paid with respect to such obligations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2011 the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued guidance regarding the
presentation of comprehensive income. The new standard requires the presentation of comprehensive
income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a
single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements.
The new standard also requires presentation of adjustments for items that are reclassified from
other comprehensive income to net income in the statement where the components of net income and
the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The updated guidance is effective on a
retrospective basis for financial statements issued for fiscal years, and interim periods within
those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance will not have
a material impact on our financial statements.
In May 2011 the FASB issued additional guidance on fair value measurements that clarifies the
application of existing guidance and disclosure requirements, changes certain fair value
measurement principles and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. The
updated guidance is effective on a prospective basis for financial statements issued for fiscal
years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The
adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on our financial statements.
In September 2011 the FASB issued new accounting guidance intended to simplify goodwill
impairment testing. Entities will be allowed to perform a qualitative assessment on goodwill
impairment to determine whether a quantitative assessment is necessary. This guidance is effective
for goodwill impairment tests performed in interim and annual periods for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance will not have
a material impact on our financial statements.
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Net Revenue
The following table presents details of our product revenue:
Income from the Qualcomm Agreement is expected to be recognized in the remainder of 2011
through 2013 as follows:
Inventory
The following table presents details of our inventory:
Property and Equipment
The following table presents details of our property and equipment:
Goodwill
The following tables summarize the activity related to the carrying value of our goodwill:
Purchased Intangible Assets
The following table presents details of our purchased intangible assets:
In September 2011 we recorded a purchased intangible impairment charge of $9 million primarily
related to our acquisition of Teknovus, Inc. in 2010. The primary factor contributing to this
impairment charge was a reduction in the forecasted cash flows related to this networking business.
In June 2011 we recorded a purchased intangible impairment charge of $74 million related to our
acquisition of Beceem Communications, Inc. in 2010. The primary factor contributing to this
impairment charge was a reduction in the forecasted cash flows related to WiMAX products, as
wireless service providers have accelerated their adoption of competing Long Term Evolution, or
LTE, products. In March 2011 we recorded an impairment charge of $9 million primarily related to a
technology license that was acquired in 2008. The primary factor contributing to this impairment
charge was the continued reduction in the forecasted cash flows for our Blu-ray Disc business. In
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 we recorded an impairment charge to developed
technology of $2 million.
In determining the amount of these impairment charges we calculated fair values as of the
impairment date for acquired developed technology, in-process research and development and customer
relationships. The fair value for the first two assets was determined using the multiple period
excess earnings method, which method is described below in Note 3. The fair value of acquired
customer relationships was based on the benefit derived from the incremental revenue and related
cash flow as a direct result of the customer relationship. The fair values were determined using
significant unobservable inputs categorized as Level 3 inputs.
The following table presents details of the amortization of purchased intangible assets
included in the cost of product revenue and other operating expense categories:
The following table presents details of the amortization of existing purchased intangible
assets, including IPR&D, that is currently estimated to be expensed in the remainder of 2011 and
thereafter:
Accrued Liabilities
The following table presents details of our accrued liabilities:
Other Long-Term Liabilities
The following table presents details of our other long-term liabilities:
Accrued Rebate Activity
The following table summarizes the activity related to accrued rebates:
We recorded rebates to certain customers of $184 million and $145 million in the three months
ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Warranty Reserve Activity
The following table summarizes activity related to the warranty reserve:
We recorded a net charge and a net reversal to costs and expenses of $2 million and $4 million
in the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Restructuring Activity
As part of our regular portfolio management review process and in light of our decision to
significantly reduce our investment in our digital television and Blu-ray Disc® lines of business within our Broadband Communications
operating segment, in September 2011 we began implementing a restructuring plan to reduce our
worldwide headcount by approximately 300 employees. We recorded $17 million in restructuring costs
in the three months ended September 30, 2011, of which $15 million was related to severance and
other charges associated with our reduction in workforce across multiple locations and functions,
and $2 million was related to the closure of one of our facilities. Most of these expenses will be
paid in the three months ended December 31, 2011. We currently expect to complete this plan by the
end of 2011 and will record additional costs of approximately $6 million in the three months ended
December 31, 2011, primarily for additional facilities closures.
The following table summarizes activity related to our current and long-term restructuring
liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2011:
Settlement Costs (Gains)
In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 we recorded net settlement costs of $27
million and net settlement gains of $23 million, primarily related to patent infringement claims
and the Derivative Settlement. We recorded settlement charges of $4 million in the nine months
ended September 30, 2010. See Note 9.
Charitable Contribution
In June 2011 we contributed $25 million to the Broadcom Foundation to support science,
technology, engineering and mathematics programs, as well as a broad range of community services.
This payment was recorded as an operating expense in our unaudited condensed consolidated
statements of income in the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Approximately $2 million of the
$25 million contribution came from Dr. Henry Samueli, our Chief Technical Officer and member of the Board of Directors, who made such payment to Broadcom Corporation
in connection with the settlement of the shareholder derivative litigation as further described in
Note 9.
Computation of Net Income Per Share
The following table presents the computation of net income per share:
Net income per share (diluted) does not include the effect of anti-dilutive common share
equivalents resulting from outstanding equity awards. There were 23 million and 30 million
anti-dilutive common share equivalents in the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010,
respectively, and 21 million and 34 million anti-dilutive common share equivalents in the nine
months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
In the nine months ended September 30, 2011 we paid $1 million related to share repurchases
that had not settled by December 31, 2010. In the nine months ended September 30, 2011 we received
$4 million related to stock option exercises that had not settled by December 31, 2010. In the
nine months ended September 30, 2011 we accrued $2
million related to stock option exercises that had not settled by September 30, 2011. In the
nine months ended September 30, 2011, we paid $12 million for capital equipment that was accrued as
of December 31, 2010 and had billings of $10 million for capital equipment that were accrued but
not yet paid as of September 30, 2011.
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3. Business Combinations
In May 2011, we completed our acquisition of SC Square Ltd., a leading security software
developer for $40 million, exclusive of cash acquired. The purchase price was paid in cash, with a
portion of the consideration placed into escrow pursuant to the terms of the acquisition agreement.
In April 2011, we completed our acquisition of Provigent Inc., a privately-held company that
provides highly integrated, high performance, mixed signal semiconductors for microwave backhaul
systems. In connection with the acquisition, we paid $314 million, exclusive of cash acquired, to
acquire all of the outstanding shares of capital stock and other equity rights of Provigent. The
purchase price was paid in cash, except that a portion attributable to certain unvested employee
stock options was paid in the form of Broadcom equity awards. The equity awards had a fair value of
$4 million, of which substantially all will be recognized as stock-based compensation expense over
the next three years. A portion of the cash consideration was placed into escrow pursuant to the
terms of the acquisition agreement.
Our primary reasons for these acquisitions were to expand our addressable market in the Mobile
& Wireless and Infrastructure & Networking markets, reduce the time required to develop new
technologies and products and bring them to market, incorporate enhanced functionality into and
complement our existing product offerings, augment our engineering workforce, and enhance our
technological capabilities.
We allocated the purchase price of these acquisitions to tangible assets, liabilities and
identifiable intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the
purchase price over the aggregate fair values was recorded as goodwill. The principal factor that
resulted in recognition of goodwill was that the purchase price for the acquisitions was based in
part on cash flow projections assuming the integration of any acquired technology and products with
our products, which is of considerably greater value than utilizing the acquired company’s
technology or product on a standalone basis. The fair value assigned to identifiable intangible
assets acquired was based on estimates and assumptions made by management at the time of
acquisition. Intangible assets are amortized using a method that reflects the pattern in which the
economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed or otherwise used or, if that pattern cannot
be reliably determined, using a straight-line amortization method.
For these acquisitions the purchase price has been allocated to the tangible and intangible
assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the basis of their respective estimated fair values on
the acquisition date. Based upon those calculations, the purchase prices for the acquisitions were
allocated as follows:
Purchased Intangible Assets
Developed technology represents patented technology and completed technology. Patented
technology is the fundamental technology that survives multiple product iterations, while completed
technology is specific to certain products acquired: both of these technologies have passed
technological feasibility. We generally use a relief-from-royalty method to value patented
technology, based on market royalties for similar fundamental technologies. The relief-from-royalty
method estimates the cost savings that accrue to the owner of an intangible asset that would
otherwise be payable as royalties or license fees on revenues earned through the use of the asset.
The royalty rate used is based on an analysis of empirical, market-derived royalty rates for
guideline intangible assets. Typically, revenue is projected over the expected remaining useful
life of the patented technology. The market-derived royalty rate is then applied to estimate the
royalty savings. To value completed technology, we generally use a multi-period excess earnings
approach which calculates the value based on the risk-adjusted present value of the cash flows
specific to the products, allowing for a reasonable return.
The fair value of the IPR&D for our acquisitions was determined using the income approach.
Under the income approach, the expected future cash flows from each project under development are
estimated and discounted to their net present values at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate of
return. Significant factors considered in the calculation of the rate of return are the weighted
average cost of capital, the return on assets, as well as the risks inherent in the development
process, including the likelihood of achieving technological success and market acceptance. Each
project was analyzed to determine the unique technological innovations, the existence and reliance
on patented technology, the existence of any alternative future use or current technological
feasibility, and the complexity, cost and time to complete the remaining development. Future cash
flows for each project were estimated based on
forecasted revenue and costs, taking into account the expected product life cycles, market
penetration and growth rates.
Customer relationships represent the fair value of future projected revenue that will be
derived from the sale of products to existing customers of the acquired companies.
In-Process Research and Development
We capitalized $45 million of IPR&D costs in 2011 related to our Provigent acquisition. Upon
completion of each project, the related IPR&D assets will be reclassified to developed technology
and subsequently amortized over their estimated useful lives. If any of the projects are abandoned,
we will be required to impair the related IPR&D asset.
We believe the amounts recorded as IPR&D, as well as developed technology, represented the
fair values and approximate the amounts a market participant would pay for these projects as of the
respective acquisition dates.
The following table summarizes the significant assumptions underlying the valuations of IPR&D
at the acquisition date for our Provigent acquisition completed in 2011:
The assumptions consist primarily of expected completion dates for the IPR&D projects,
estimated costs to complete the projects, and revenue and expense projections for the products once
they have entered the market. Research and development costs to bring the products of the acquired
companies to technological feasibility are not expected to have a material impact on our results of
operations or financial condition. At September 30, 2011 all development projects from our
Provigent acquisition were still in process.
Contingent Consideration
In connection with certain of our acquisitions, additional cash consideration of up to $20
million may be paid to former shareholders upon satisfaction of certain future performance goals.
In connection with this contingent consideration, we originally recorded an estimated $1 million
liability. As of September 30, 2011, there have been no changes to our original estimates.
Supplemental Pro Forma Data (Unaudited)
The unaudited pro forma statement of income data below gives effect to our 2011 and 2010
acquisitions as if they had occurred at the beginning of the year prior to their respective
acquisition dates. The following data includes the amortization of purchased intangible assets and
acquired inventory valuation step-up, and stock-based compensation expense. This pro forma data is
presented for informational purposes only and does not purport to be indicative of the results of
future operations or of the results that would have occurred had the acquisitions taken place in
the periods noted above.
Pending Acquisition
In September 2011 we signed a definitive agreement to acquire NetLogic Microsystems, Inc., or
NetLogic, a publicly traded company that is a leader in high performance intelligent semiconductor
solutions for next generation networks. The expected purchase consideration is approximately $3.7
billion, net of cash assumed, based on the shares outstanding on September 11, 2011.
Under the agreement, each issued and outstanding share of NetLogic common stock (other than
(i) shares held by Broadcom, NetLogic or any of their respective wholly owned subsidiaries and (ii)
shares held by NetLogic stockholders who perfect their appraisal rights) will be converted into the
right to receive $50.00 in cash. The agreement further provides for, subject to certain limited
exceptions, (i) the assumption of all in-the-money options to acquire NetLogic common stock
outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger held by employees, (ii) the
cash-out of all in-the-money stock options held by non-employees, (iii) the conversion of all
unvested restricted stock units held by NetLogic employees into Broadcom restricted stock units and
(iv) the cash-out of all unvested restricted stock units held by persons other than NetLogic
employees.
The transaction has been approved by the Broadcom and NetLogic boards of directors and is
subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory
clearances and the approval of NetLogic’s stockholders. There are no financing contingencies
related to the acquisition. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2012.
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4. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities
A summary of our cash, cash equivalents and short- and long-term marketable securities by
major security type follows:
The following table presents the gross unrealized gains and losses and fair values for those
investments aggregated by major security type:
The following table shows the fair value measurements for those investments aggregated by
major security type:
There were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 securities in the nine months
ended September 30, 2011. All of our long-term marketable securities had maturities of between one
and three years in duration at September 30, 2011. As of September 30, 2011, we had approximately
$1.21 billion of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments held by our foreign
subsidiaries.
At September 30, 2011 we had 180 investments that were in an unrealized loss position for less
than 12 months. Our gross unrealized losses of $4 million at September 30, 2011 were due to changes
in interest rates. We have determined that the gross unrealized losses on these investments at
September 30, 2011 are temporary in nature. We evaluate securities for other-than-temporary
impairment on a quarterly basis. Impairment is evaluated considering numerous factors, and their
relative significance varies depending on the situation. Factors considered include the length of
time and extent to which fair value has been less than the cost basis, the financial condition and
near-term prospects of the issuer, and our intent and ability to hold the investment in order to
allow for an anticipated recovery in fair value.
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5. Income Taxes
We recorded tax provisions of $6 million and $7 million for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2011, respectively, and tax provisions of $8 million and $9 million for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively. Our effective tax rates were 2.2% and 1.0% for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, and 2.4% and 1.1% for the three
and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively. The difference between our effective tax
rates and the 35% federal statutory rate resulted primarily from foreign earnings taxed at rates
lower than the federal statutory rate in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and
2010, and tax benefits resulting primarily from the expiration of statutes of limitations for the
assessment of taxes in various foreign jurisdictions of $6 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2011, and $7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. As part of our
acquisition of Innovision Research & Technology plc, we recorded a tax provision of $3 million for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 for certain acquired deferred tax assets. We
also recorded a tax benefit of approximately $3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2010
resulting primarily from the March 22, 2010 decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth
Circuit case concerning Xilinx (as disclosed in prior periods). During the quarter ended June 30,
2011 we completed our analysis under Internal Revenue Code Sections 382 and 383 for our 2010
acquisition of Beceem Communications, Inc., and determined there was no resulting material
limitation on our ability to utilize the acquired net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.
We utilize the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. We record net
deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets will more likely than not be realized. In
making such determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including
scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning
strategies and recent financial performance. Forming a conclusion that a valuation allowance is not
required is difficult when there is negative evidence such as cumulative losses in recent years. As
a result of our recent cumulative losses in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions, and the
full utilization of our loss carryback opportunities, we have concluded that a full valuation
allowance should be recorded in such jurisdictions. In certain other foreign jurisdictions where we
do not have cumulative losses, we had net deferred tax liabilities of $50 million and $17 million
at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The increase in net deferred tax
liabilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 primarily related to $43 million of net
deferred tax liabilities from our acquisition of Provigent Inc. in April 2011.
We file federal, state and foreign income tax returns in jurisdictions with varying statutes
of limitations. The 2007 through 2010 tax years generally remain subject to examination by federal
and most state tax authorities. In foreign jurisdictions, the 2002 through 2010 tax years generally
remain subject to examination by tax authorities.
On June 30, 2011 we concluded the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) examination of our income tax
returns for 2004 through 2006, executed a closing agreement covering the 2001 through 2006 tax
years, and agreed to certain adjustments for the 2001 through 2006 tax years, primarily related to
intercompany transfer pricing transactions. Those audit adjustments were offset by federal net
operating losses and credits, and did not result in any income tax expense or cash tax liability
for the Company. As a result of the IRS examination, taking into account effects on post-audit
periods, we reduced our federal net operating losses by approximately $620 million and we reduced
amounts relating to uncertain tax benefits by approximately $180 million as of September 30, 2011.
This reduction in federal net operating loss carryforwards was fully offset with a reduction in our
valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, and had no impact on our operating results or
financial position. We are currently calculating the reduction of our state net operating loss
carryforwards resulting from the IRS audit, and such reduction will be fully offset with a
corresponding reduction in our valuation allowance for deferred tax assets and will not impact our
operating results or financial position.
In December, 2010 the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act
of 2010 was enacted. A provision in this legislation provided for the extension of the research and
development tax credit for qualifying expenditures paid or incurred from January 1, 2010 through
December 31, 2011. As a result of this legislation, we generated federal research and development
tax credits of $145 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 and expect to generate additional
research and development tax credits for the year ended December 31, 2011. These tax credits, if
unutilized, will carry forward to future periods. No tax benefit was recorded for these
carryforwards since we have a full valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax assets.
We operate under tax holidays in Singapore, which are effective through March 2014. The tax
holidays are conditional upon our meeting certain employment and investment thresholds.
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6. Long-Term Debt
The following table presents details of our long-term debt liabilities:
Senior Notes
In November 2010 we issued senior unsecured notes in an aggregate principal amount of $700
million. These Notes consist of $300 million aggregate principal amount of notes which mature in
November 2013, or the 2013 Notes, and bear interest at a fixed rate of 1.500% per annum, and $400
million aggregate principal amount of notes which mature in November 2015, or the 2015 Notes, and
bear interest at a fixed rate of 2.375% per annum. Interest is payable in cash semi-annually in
arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year, beginning on May 1, 2011. The 2013 Notes were issued
with an original issue discount at 99.694% and the 2015 Notes were issued with an original issue
discount at 99.444% and are recorded as long-term debt, net of original issue discount. The
discount and debt issuance costs associated with the issuance of the Notes are amortized to
interest expense over their respective terms.
The effective rates for the fixed-rate debt include the interest on the notes and the
accretion of the original issue discount. Based on estimated market prices, the fair value of our
Notes was $707 million and $687 million as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010,
respectively.
In the three months ended September 30, 2011 we entered into and completed an exchange offer
registration statement to issue registered notes with substantially identical terms as the original
Notes. Nearly all of the original notes were exchanged. The exchange offer was made in order to
satisfy certain obligations of Broadcom contained in a Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of
November 1, 2010.
We may redeem the Notes at any time, subject to a specified make-whole premium as defined in
the indenture governing the Notes. In the event of a change of control triggering event, each
holder of Notes will have the right to require us to purchase for cash all or a portion of their
Notes at a redemption price of 101% of the aggregate principal amount of such Notes plus accrued
and unpaid interest. Default can be triggered by any missed interest or principal payment, breach
of covenant, or in certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization.
The Notes contain a number of restrictive covenants, including, but not limited to,
restrictions on our ability to grant liens on assets; enter into sale and lease-back transactions;
or merge, consolidate or sell assets. Failure to comply with these covenants, or any other event of
default, could result in acceleration of the principal amount and accrued but unpaid interest on
the Notes.
Relative to our overall indebtedness, the Notes rank in right of payment (i) equal with all of
our other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness (ii) senior to all of our existing and
future subordinated indebtedness, and (iii) effectively subordinated to all of our subsidiaries’
existing and future indebtedness and other obligations (including secured and unsecured
obligations) and subordinated to our existing and future secured indebtedness and other
obligations, to the extent of the assets securing such indebtedness and other obligations.
Credit Facility
In November 2010 we entered into a credit facility with certain institutional lenders that
provides for unsecured revolving facility loans, swingline loans and letters of credit in an
aggregate amount of up to $500 million. The credit facility matures on November 19, 2014, at which
time all outstanding revolving facility loans and accrued and unpaid interest must be repaid. We
did not draw on our credit facility during 2010 or in the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
Any advances under a Eurodollar Rate Committed Loan will accrue interest at the British
Bankers Association LIBOR, or BBA LIBOR, plus the Applicable Rate. Any advances under a US Dollar
Base Rate Committed Loan will accrue interest at rates that are equal to the higher of (a) the
Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5% (b) Bank of America’s “prime rate” as announced from time to time, or
(c) BBA LIBOR plus the Applicable Rate. The Applicable Rate is based on our senior debt credit
ratings as published by Standard & Poor’s Rating Services and Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. We
are also required to pay a commitment fee on the actual daily unused amount of commitments. We may
also, upon the agreement of the existing lenders, increase the commitments under the credit
facility by up to an additional $100 million.
The Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties as well as affirmative,
negative and financial covenants. Financial covenants require us to maintain a consolidated
leverage ratio of no more than 3.25 to 1.00 and a consolidated interest coverage ratio of no less
than 3.00 to 1.00.
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7. Shareholders’ Equity
Share Repurchase Programs
In February 2010, we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized an evergreen share
repurchase program intended to offset dilution of incremental grants of stock awards associated
with our stock incentive plans. The maximum number of shares of our Class A common stock that may
be repurchased in any one year (including under an ASR or other arrangement) is equal to the total
number of shares issued pursuant to our equity awards in the previous year and the current year.
Our February 2010 share repurchase program does not have an expiration date and may be suspended at
any time at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
In February 2011 we entered into an accelerated share repurchase, or ASR, agreement to
repurchase $300 million of our Class A common stock, which was recorded as a reduction to
shareholders’ equity. Under the ASR program we received and cancelled 7 million shares of our Class
A common stock with a weighted average price of $42.64 per share.
In addition to the shares repurchased under the ASR in February 2011, we repurchased 10
million shares of our Class A common stock at a weighted average price of $36.84 per share in the
nine months ended September 30, 2011. We repurchased 9 million shares of our Class A common stock
at a weighted average price of $30.65 per share in the nine months ended September 30, 2010. We did
not repurchase any shares of our Class A common stock in the three months ended September 30, 2011
and 2010.
Repurchases under our share repurchase programs were and are intended to be made in open
market or privately negotiated transactions in compliance with Rule 10b-18 promulgated under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act.
Quarterly Dividend
In January 2011 our Board of Directors adopted an amendment to the existing dividend policy
pursuant to which we increased the quarterly cash dividend by 12.5% to $0.09 per share ($0.36 per
share on an annual basis) and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share payable to
holders of our common stock. In the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 we paid $48
million and $41 million, respectively, and $145 million and $121 million in the nine months ended
September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, in dividends to holders of our Class A and Class B
common stock. These dividends were paid from U.S. domestic sources other than our retained earnings
and are accounted for as reductions of shareholders’ equity.
Comprehensive Income
The components of comprehensive income, net of taxes, are as follows:
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8. Employee Benefit Plans
Combined Incentive Plan Activity
Activity under all stock option incentive plans is set forth below:
Restricted stock unit activity is set forth below:
In January 2011 the Compensation Committee adopted a Performance Restricted Stock Units
Incentive Award Program, or the PRSU Program. Under the PRSU Program, and at the sole discretion of
the Compensation Committee, certain of our executives will annually be designated as participants.
The PRSU Program was adopted under, and all awards and grants under the program shall be pursuant
to, the Broadcom Corporation 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated. The Compensation
Committee designated the first performance cycle under the PRSU Program to be January 1, 2010
through December 31, 2010. Pursuant to the PRSU Program, a participant has the opportunity to
receive grants of performance-based RSUs, or PRSUs, if the performance targets established by the
Compensation Committee have been met for a performance cycle (typically, January 1 through December
31 of a subject year). In 2011 our executive officers received PRSUs, in lieu of stock options, and
additionally, continued to receive time-based grants of RSUs. In 2011 we granted 0.2 million PRSUs
that were based on 2010 performance targets under the PRSU Program. Under the terms of the PRSU
Program, the award recipients were also awarded grants of the same number of PRSUs to be made in
the subsequent two calendar years on the basis of having met the 2010 performance targets. These
PRSU grants were included in both the computation of stock-based compensation expense and diluted
net income per share.
In February 2011 as part of Broadcom’s regular annual equity compensation review program, our
Compensation Committee granted approximately 6 million restricted stock units.
The per share fair values of stock options and employee stock purchase rights granted in the
nine months ended September 30, 2011 in connection with stock incentive plans and rights granted in
connection with the employee stock purchase plan have been estimated with the following weighted
average assumptions:
The weighted average fair values per share of the restricted stock units granted in the nine
months ended September 30, 2011 was $43.12, calculated based on the fair market value of our Class
A common stock on the respective grant dates less any expected dividend yield.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
The following table presents details of total stock-based compensation expense that is
included in each functional line item on our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income:
The following table presents details of unearned stock-based compensation currently estimated
to be expensed in the remainder of 2011 through 2015 related to unvested share-based payment
awards:
The weighted-average period over which the unearned stock-based compensation is expected to be
recognized is 1.4 years.
If there are any modifications or cancellations of the underlying unvested awards, we may be
required to accelerate, increase or cancel any remaining unearned stock-based compensation expense.
Future stock-based compensation expense and unearned stock-based compensation will increase to the
extent that we grant additional equity awards or assume unvested equity awards in connection with
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9. Litigation
We and certain of our subsidiaries are currently parties to various legal proceedings,
including those noted in this section. Unless otherwise noted below, during the period presented we
have not: recorded any accrual for loss contingencies associated with such legal proceedings;
determined that an unfavorable outcome is probable or reasonably possible; or determined that the
amount or range of any possible loss is reasonably estimable. We are engaged in numerous other
legal actions not described below arising in the ordinary course of our business and, while there
can be no assurance, we believe that the ultimate outcome of these actions will not have a material
adverse effect on our operating results, liquidity or financial position.
From time to time we may conclude it is in the best interests of our shareholders, employees,
and customers to settle one or more litigation matters, and any such settlement could include
substantial payments; however, other than as noted below, we have not reached this conclusion with
respect to any particular matter at this time. There are a variety of factors that influence our
decisions to settle and the amount we may choose to pay, including the strength of our case,
developments in the litigation, the behavior of other interested parties, the demand on management
time and the possible distraction of our employees associated with the case and/or the possibility
that we may be subject to an injunction or other equitable remedy. It is difficult to predict
whether a settlement is possible, the amount of an appropriate settlement or when is the opportune
time to settle a matter in light of the numerous factors that go into the settlement decision.
Intellectual Property Proceedings
In September 2009 we filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Central
District of California against Emulex Corporation, or Emulex, alleging infringement of ten patents
generally relating to networking technologies. In subsequent filings, we added two additional
patents and dropped six patents, bringing the total to six asserted patents. In its answers, Emulex
denied liability and asserted counterclaims seeking a declaratory judgment that the asserted
patents are invalid and not infringed. A trial occurred in September and October 2011.
The Court found that Emulex infringed Broadcom’s U.S. Patent No. 7,058,150, and the jury
rendered an advisory verdict that the ‘150 patent is not invalid. We are evaluating our options to
address Emulex’s continued infringement of the ‘150 patent, including seeking a permanent
injunction against Emulex. On the remaining five patents, the jury found one patent not infringed
and failed to reach a verdict on the other four, resulting in a mistrial on those four patents. The
jury also rendered an advisory verdict that three of the four patents are not invalid. The Court
has not yet scheduled a new trial on the four patents.
In November 2009 we filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern
District of Texas against the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, or
CSIRO, seeking a declaratory judgment that a certain U.S. patent number is invalid, unenforceable
and not infringed. CSIRO has answered the complaint and counterclaimed for infringement against
Broadcom wireless LAN products and seeking damages, attorney’s fees, and an injunction. In
connection with an ex parte reexamination, the Patent Office has issued a Reexamination Certificate
allowing the original claims of CSIRO’s patent and adding some amended claims. However, the Patent
Office subsequently initiated a reexamination with respect to all effective claims of the
patent-in-suit, including the amended claims. Trial has been set for April 2012.
In August 2010, Broadcom filed a motion to intervene (i.e., to be added as a party) in U.S.
Ethernet Innovations, LLC v. Acer, Inc., Case No. 10-cv-03724-JW (N.D. Cal.). In this case, U.S.
Ethernet Innovations, LLC, or USEI, filed a patent infringement complaint alleging that numerous
companies, including certain Broadcom customers, infringe four patents relating generally to
Ethernet technology. USEI seeks monetary damages, attorney’s fees, and an injunction. Defendants
have filed answers denying the allegations in USEI’s complaint and asserting counterclaims for
declaratory judgment that USEI’s patents are invalid, unenforceable, and not infringed. Broadcom
contends that it has a license related to USEI’s patents and is seeking to assert this license as a
defense. In December 2010, the Court granted Broadcom’s motion to intervene. A claims construction hearing was held on October 21, 2011, and no trial date has been set.
As previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010,
since December 2006 Broadcom and its subsidiary, Global Locate, Inc., were engaged in various
litigation matters with SiRF Technology, Inc., which company was later acquired by CSR plc. On
January 10, 2011, Broadcom and CSR announced that the parties had settled all outstanding
litigation between themselves and their subsidiaries. The consideration received and to be received
under the agreement was allocated on a relative fair value basis between a settlement gain, which
was partially recognized in the three months ended March 31, 2011 and patent licensing royalty
revenue. Revenue derived from the patent license will be recognized as licensing revenue.
In December 2010, Rambus Inc. filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the
Northern District of California against Broadcom, alleging that certain Broadcom products infringe
nineteen patents relating generally to memory controller and high speed interface technologies.
Broadcom filed its response to Rambus’ complaint on January 26, 2011. On February 23, 2011, the
case was designated as a related case with certain other cases filed by Rambus against third
parties Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., LSI Corporation, MediaTek, Inc., NVIDIA Corporation and
STMicroelectronics N.V. On June 13, 2011, the Court issued an order granting in part and denying in
part Broadcom’s motion to stay the action pending completion of certain ITC proceedings discussed
below. The case will be stayed as to nine of the asserted patents, and will move forward as to the
remaining patents. For the portion of the case that is not stayed, the Court has set a claims
construction hearing for July 18, 2012. No trial date has been set.
In December 2010 Rambus filed a complaint in the ITC against Broadcom and numerous other
parties, asserting that Broadcom engaged in unfair trade practices by importing certain memory
controllers and devices having certain accused interface technologies that allegedly infringe six
patents. The complaint seeks an exclusion order to bar importation into the United States of all
semiconductor chips that include memory controllers and/or peripheral interfaces that are
manufactured, imported, or sold for importation that infringe any claim of the asserted patents,
and all products incorporating the same. The complaint further seeks an order directing Broadcom
and other parties to cease and desist from importing, marketing, advertising, demonstrating,
sampling, warehousing inventory for distribution, offering for sale, selling, distributing,
licensing, or using any semiconductor chips that include memory controllers and/or peripheral
interfaces, and products containing such semiconductor chips, that infringe any claim of the
asserted patents. On December 29, 2010, the ITC voted to institute an investigation based on
Rambus’
complaint. Broadcom filed its response to the complaint on February 1, 2011. The evidentiary
hearing concluded on October 20, 2011, and the target date for a Final Determination by the ITC is
currently May 4, 2012.
We and our subsidiaries are also involved in other intellectual property proceedings, claims
and litigation. We will disclose the nature of any such matter if we believe it to be material.
Particularly in the early stages of such proceedings, an assessment of materiality may be
complicated by limited information, including, without limitation, limited information about the
patents-in-suit and Broadcom products against which the patents are being asserted. Accordingly,
our assessment of materiality may change in the future based upon availability of discovery and
further developments in the proceedings at issue. Some of these intellectual property proceedings
may involve, for example, “non-practicing entities” asserting claims addressing certain of our
products. The resolution of intellectual property litigation can include, among other things,
payment of damages, royalties, or other amounts, which could adversely impact our product gross
margins in future periods, or could prevent us from manufacturing or selling some of our products
or limit or restrict the type of work that employees may perform for us. In addition, from time to
time we are approached by holders of intellectual property, including non-practicing entities, to
engage in discussions about our obtaining licenses to their intellectual property. We will disclose
the nature of any such discussion if we determine that (i) it is probable an intellectual property
holder will assert a claim of infringement, (ii) there is a reasonable possibility the outcome
(assuming assertion) will be unfavorable, and (iii) the resulting liability would be material to
our financial condition.
Other Litigation
In November 2009 Emulex filed a complaint in the Central District of California against
Broadcom alleging violation of the antitrust laws, defamation, and unfair competition. The
complaint seeks injunctive relief and monetary damages, including treble damages and attorneys’
fees. In January 2010, Emulex filed an amended complaint in which Emulex removed, among other
things, the claim of unfair competition. In February 2010, we filed motions to dismiss the case and
a motion to strike. In June 2010, the District Court granted in part and denied in part our motion
to dismiss and denied our motion to strike. In July 2010, we filed a notice of appeal of the
District Court’s denial of our motion to strike. In November 2010, the parties agreed to a
voluntary stay of the appeal. No trial date has been set for this matter.
In April 2011, Motorola Mobility, Inc., or MMI, filed a third-party complaint against Broadcom
in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, alleging that we breached a duty to
defend, indemnify, and hold MMI harmless for certain patent infringement claims that MMI is
defending. In the same action, MMI is defending itself against claims for patent infringement
brought by Biax Corporation involving certain U.S. patents. In June 2011, Broadcom filed a motion
to dismiss MMI’s third-party complaint. Broadcom’s motion is currently pending before the Court.
As previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010,
in 2006 a number of purported Broadcom shareholders filed putative shareholder derivative actions
in state and federal court against Broadcom, each of the then members of our Board of Directors and
certain current or former officers, alleging, among other things, that the defendants improperly
dated certain Broadcom employee stock option grants. In August 2009 Broadcom plaintiffs and certain
defendants executed a Stipulation and Agreement of Partial Settlement in the federal derivative
action, which resolved all claims except those against three individuals: Dr. Henry T. Nicholas,
III, our former President and Chief Executive Officer and former Co-Chairman of the Board, William
J. Ruehle, our former Chief Financial Officer, and Dr. Henry Samueli, our Chief Technical Officer
and member of our Board of Directors.
In March 2011, Broadcom, plaintiffs and the three remaining defendants executed a Stipulation
and Agreement of Settlement, or Derivative Settlement, in the federal derivative action. On May 23,
2011, the District Court entered an order granting final approval of the Derivative Settlement.
Pursuant to the Derivative Settlement, among other things: (i) Broadcom received a payment from Dr.
Nicholas of approximately $27 million, which was recorded as a settlement gain in our unaudited
condensed consolidated statements of income; (ii) Broadcom cancelled unexercised Broadcom stock
options held by Dr. Samueli valued at approximately $14 million, using a Black-Scholes analysis
based on the closing price of Broadcom’s Class A common stock on the date the settlement was deemed
final, which amount was recorded as a settlement gain in our unaudited condensed consolidated
statements of income; (iii) Dr. Samueli contributed approximately $2 million in cash to the
Broadcom Foundation (through Broadcom
Corporation), which was recorded as a settlement gain in our unaudited condensed consolidated
statements of income; (iv) Mr. Ruehle executed and filed a Notice of Dismissal with Prejudice of an
action filed by him against Broadcom, which sought damages in excess of $26 million; and (v) Dr.
Nicholas, Mr. Ruehle and Dr. Samueli were dismissed with prejudice from the federal consolidated
shareholder derivative litigation.
Upon Court approval of the Derivative Settlement, Broadcom paid plaintiffs’ counsel $25
million of the settlement proceeds for attorneys’ fees, expenses, and costs, which was recorded as
an operating expense in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income. In addition,
Broadcom contributed approximately $25 million to the Broadcom Foundation (which included the $2
million payment from Dr. Samueli discussed above). Such amount was recorded as a charitable
contribution in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income. On July 1, 2011, the
plaintiffs in the state derivative action filed a request for dismissal with prejudice of that
action. The Court entered an order dismissing the state derivative action on July 8, 2011.
In April 2008 we delivered a Notice of Arbitration and Arbitration Claim to our former
independent registered public accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP, or E&Y, and certain related
parties. The arbitration relates to the issues that led to the restatement of Broadcom’s financial
statements for the periods from 1998 through March 31, 2006 as disclosed in an amended Annual
Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2005 and an amended Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q/A for the three months ended March 31, 2006, each filed with the SEC January 23, 2007. In May
2008 E&Y delivered a Notice of Defense and Counterclaim. The parties were unable to resolve their
disputes, and Broadcom has recently informed E&Y that it intends to proceed with its claims. No
date for an arbitration hearing has been scheduled.
Since the announcement on September 12, 2011 of Broadcom’s entry into a definitive merger
agreement with NetLogic Microsystems Inc. under which a subsidiary of Broadcom, I&N Acquisition
Corp., will be merged with and into NetLogic, referred to as the Merger, the following two lawsuits
have been filed by stockholders of NetLogic purporting to assert claims arising out of the Merger.
General
We and our subsidiaries are also involved in other legal proceedings, claims and litigation
arising in the ordinary course of business. We will disclose the nature of any such matter if we
believe it to be material.
The pending proceedings described above involve complex questions of fact and law and may
require the expenditure of significant funds and the diversion of other resources to prosecute and
defend. The results of legal proceedings are inherently uncertain, and material adverse outcomes
are possible. From time to time we may enter into confidential discussions regarding the potential
settlement of pending intellectual property or other litigation or other proceedings; however,
there can be no assurance that any such discussions will occur or will result in a settlement. In
the course of such settlement discussions, if we conclude that a settlement is probable and the
settlement amount is estimable we may record settlement costs, notwithstanding not having
reached a final settlement agreement. In the three months ended September 30, 2011 we recorded net
settlement costs of $27 million related to the potential settlement of patent infringement claims.
The settlement of any pending litigation or other proceeding could require us to incur substantial
settlement payments and costs. Furthermore, the settlement of any intellectual property proceeding
may require us to grant a license to certain of our intellectual property rights to the other party
under a cross-license agreement. If any of those events were to occur, our business, financial
condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
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10. Business Enterprise Segments, Significant Customer and Geographical Information
Business Enterprise Segments
Broadcom has three reportable segments consistent with our target markets. Our three
reportable segments are: Broadband Communications (Home), Mobile & Wireless (Hand) and
Infrastructure & Networking (Infrastructure). Our Chief Executive Officer, who is our chief
operating decision maker, or CODM, reviews financial information at the reporting segment level. In
January 2011, our Mobile Platforms and Wireless Connectivity businesses were combined for internal
reporting purposes, which aligns with our externally reported Mobile & Wireless segment.
We also report an “All Other” category that primarily includes licensing revenue from our
agreement with Verizon Wireless and income from the Qualcomm Agreement since they are principally
the result of corporate efforts. “All Other” also includes operating expenses that we do not
allocate to our other operating segments as these expenses are not included in the segment
operating performance measures evaluated by our CODM. Operating costs and expenses that are not
allocated include stock-based compensation, amortization of purchased intangible assets, impairment
of goodwill and other long-lived assets, net settlement costs, net restructuring costs, charitable
contributions, employer payroll tax on certain stock option exercises, and other miscellaneous
expenses related to corporate allocations that were either over or under the original projections
at the beginning of the year. We include stock-based compensation and acquisition-related items in
the “All Other” category as decisions regarding equity compensation are made at the corporate level
and our CODM reviews reportable segment performance exclusive of these charges. In 2010, we
reclassified the amortization of acquired inventory valuation step-up from its respective
reportable segment into the “All Other” category, as these charges are the result of acquisition
accounting and we believe these amounts should not be included when measuring our reportable
segments’ operating performance. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the
current period presentation. Our CODM does not review information regarding total assets, interest
income or income taxes on an operating segment basis. The accounting policies for segment reporting
are the same as for Broadcom as a whole.
The following tables present details of our reportable segments and the “All Other” category:
Included in the “All Other” category:
Significant Customer and Geographical Information
Sales to our significant customers, including sales to their manufacturing subcontractors, as
a percentage of net revenue were as follows:
Product revenue derived from shipments to international destinations, as a percentage of
product revenue was as follows:
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The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Our Company |
Our Company
Broadcom Corporation (including our subsidiaries, referred to collectively in this Report as
“Broadcom,” “we,” “our” and “us”) is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for
wired and wireless communications. Our products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and
multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environment. We provide the industry’s
broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions.
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| Basis of Presentation |
Basis of Presentation
The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, for interim
financial information and with the instructions to Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, Form
10-Q and Article 10 of SEC Regulation S-X. They do not include all of the information and footnotes
required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Therefore,
these financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2010, included in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K filed with the SEC February 2, 2011.
The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein are
unaudited; however, they contain all normal recurring accruals and adjustments that, in the opinion
of management, are necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position at September 30,
2011 and December 31, 2010, and our consolidated results of operations for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30,
2011 and 2010. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 are
not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for future quarters or the full year.
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| Use of Estimates |
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the dates
of the financial statements and the reported amounts of total net revenue and expenses in the
reporting periods. We regularly evaluate estimates and assumptions related to revenue recognition,
rebates, allowances for doubtful accounts, sales returns and allowances, warranty reserves,
inventory reserves, stock-based compensation expense, goodwill and purchased intangible asset
valuations, strategic investments, deferred income tax asset valuation allowances, uncertain tax
positions, tax contingencies, self-insurance, restructuring costs or reversals, litigation and
other loss contingencies. These estimates and assumptions are based on current facts, historical
experience and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the
results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and
liabilities and the recording of revenue, costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from
other sources. The actual results we experience may differ materially and adversely from our
estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and actual results,
our future results of operations will be affected.
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| Revenue Recognition |
Revenue Recognition
We derive revenue principally from sales of integrated circuit products, royalties and license
fees for our intellectual property and software and related services. The timing of revenue
recognition and the amount of revenue actually recognized for each arrangement depends upon a
variety of factors, including the specific terms of each arrangement and the nature of our
deliverables and obligations. Determination of the appropriate amount of revenue recognized
involves judgments and estimates that we believe are reasonable, but actual results may differ from
our estimates. We recognize product revenue when all of the following criteria are met: (i)
persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred, (iii) the price to the customer is fixed or
determinable, and (iv) collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. These criteria
are usually met at the time of product shipment. We record reductions of revenue for estimated
product returns and pricing adjustments, such as competitive pricing programs and rebates, in the
same period that the related revenue is recorded. The amount of these reductions is based on
historical sales returns, analysis of credit memo data, specific criteria included in rebate
agreements, and other factors known at the time. We accrue 100% of potential rebates at the time of
sale and do not apply a breakage factor. We reverse the accrual for unclaimed rebate amounts as
specific rebate programs contractually end and when we believe unclaimed rebates are no longer
subject to payment and will not be paid. See Note 2 for a summary of our rebate activity.
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| Multiple Element Arrangements Excluding Software |
Multiple Element Arrangements Excluding Software
We occasionally enter into revenue arrangements that contain multiple deliverables. Judgment
is required to properly identify the accounting units of the multiple deliverable transactions and
to determine the manner in which revenue should be allocated among the accounting units. Moreover,
judgment is used in interpreting the commercial terms and determining when all criteria of revenue
recognition have been met for each deliverable in order for revenue recognition to occur in the
appropriate accounting period. While changes in the allocation of the arrangement consideration
between the units of accounting will not affect the amount of total revenue recognized for a
particular sales arrangement, any material changes in these allocations could impact the timing of
revenue recognition, which could affect our results of operations. When we enter into an
arrangement that includes multiple elements, the allocation of value to each element is derived
based on management’s best estimate of selling price when vendor specific evidence or third party
evidence is unavailable.
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Distributor Revenue
A portion of our product sales is made through distributors under agreements allowing for
pricing credits and/or rights of return. These pricing credits and/or right of return provisions
prevent us from being able to reasonably estimate the final price of the inventory to be sold and
the amount of inventory that could be returned pursuant to these agreements. As a result, the fixed
and determinable revenue recognition criterion has not been met at the time we deliver products to
our distributors. Accordingly, product revenue from sales made through these distributors is not
recognized until the distributors ship the product to their customers. We also maintain inventory,
or hubbing, arrangements with certain of our customers. Pursuant to these arrangements, we deliver
products to a customer or a designated third party warehouse based upon the customers’ projected
needs, but do not recognize product revenue unless and until the customer reports that it has
removed our product from the warehouse and such customer has taken title and the risk of loss.
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| Software, Royalties and Cancellation Fee Revenue |
Software, Royalties and Cancellation Fee Revenue
Revenue from software licenses is recognized when all of the software revenue recognition
criteria are met and, if applicable, when vendor specific objective evidence, or VSOE, exists to
allocate the total license fee to each element of multiple-element software arrangements, including
post-contract customer support. Post-contract support is recognized ratably over the support
period. When a contract contains multiple elements wherein the only undelivered element is
post-contract customer support and VSOE of the fair value of post-contract customer support does
not exist, revenue from the entire arrangement is recognized ratably over the support period.
Software royalty revenue is recognized in arrears on a quarterly basis, based upon reports received
from licensees during the period, unless collectability is not reasonably assured, in which case
revenue is recognized when payment is received from the licensee. Revenue from cancellation fees is
recognized when cash is received from the customer.
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| Licensing Revenue |
Licensing Revenue
We license or otherwise provide rights to use portions of our intellectual property, which
includes certain patent rights essential to and/or utilized in the manufacture and sale of certain
wireless products. Licensees typically pay a license fee in one or more installments and ongoing
royalties based on their sales of products incorporating or using our licensed intellectual
property. License fees are recognized over the estimated period of benefit to the licensee,
typically five to ten years. We recognize licensing revenue on the sale of patents when all of the
following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exist, (ii) delivery has
occurred, (iii) the price to be paid by the
purchaser is fixed or determinable and (iv) collection of the resulting accounts receivable is
reasonably assured. These criteria are usually met at the time of patent transfer. We recognize
royalty revenues based on royalties reported by licensees and when other revenue recognition
criteria are met, which is generally a quarter in arrears from the period earned.
Income from the Qualcomm Agreement
On April 26, 2009 we entered into a four-year Settlement and Patent License and Non-Assert
Agreement, or the Qualcomm Agreement, with Qualcomm Incorporated, or Qualcomm. The Qualcomm
Agreement is a multiple element arrangement which includes: (i) an exchange of intellectual
property rights, including in certain circumstances, by a series of covenants not to assert claims
of patent infringement under future patents issued within one to four years of the execution date
of the agreement, (ii) the assignment of certain existing patents by Broadcom to Qualcomm with
Broadcom retaining a royalty-free license under these patents, and (iii) the settlement of all
outstanding litigation and claims between us and Qualcomm. The proceeds of the Qualcomm Agreement
were allocated amongst the principal elements of the transaction. A gain of $65 million from the
settlement of litigation was immediately recognized as a reduction in settlement costs that
approximates the value of awards determined by the United States District Court for the Central
District of California. The remaining consideration was predominantly associated with the transfer
of current and future intellectual property rights and is being recognized within net revenue over
the performance period of four years as a single unit of accounting. However this income will be
limited to the lesser of the cumulative straight-line amortization over the four year performance
period or the cumulative cash proceeds received.
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Deferred Revenue and Income
We defer revenue and income when advance payments are received from customers before
performance obligations have been completed and/or services have been performed. Deferred revenue
does not include amounts from products delivered to distributors that the distributors have not yet
sold through to their end customers.
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| Stock-Based Compensation |
Stock-Based Compensation
Broadcom has in effect stock incentive plans under which incentive stock options have been
granted to employees and restricted stock units and non-qualified stock options have been granted
to employees and non-employee members of the Board of Directors. We also have an employee stock
purchase plan for all eligible employees. We are required to estimate the fair value of share-based
awards on the date of grant. The value of the award is principally recognized as an expense ratably
over the requisite service periods. The fair value of our restricted stock units is based on the
closing market price of our Class A common stock on the date of grant less our expected dividend
yield. We have estimated the fair value of stock options and stock purchase rights as of the date
of grant or assumption using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which was developed for use in
estimating the value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and that are freely
transferable. The Black-Scholes model considers, among other factors, the expected life of the
award, the expected volatility of our stock price and the expected dividend yield. We evaluate the
assumptions used to value stock options and stock purchase rights on a quarterly basis. The fair
values generated by the Black-Scholes model may not be indicative of the actual fair values of our
equity awards, as it does not consider other factors important to those awards to employees, such
as continued employment, periodic vesting requirements and limited transferability.
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| Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Our financial instruments consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, short- and
long-term marketable securities, accounts receivable, accounts payable and long-term debt. The fair
value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received in an asset sale or paid to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between unaffiliated market participants. The fair
value of our long-term debt is determined by using estimated market prices. Assets and liabilities
measured at fair value are categorized based on whether or not the inputs are observable in the
market and the degree that the inputs are observable. The categorization of financial instruments
within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the
fair value measurement. The hierarchy is prioritized into three levels (with Level 3 being the
lowest) defined as follows:
Level 1: Inputs are based on quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in
active markets at the measurement date.
Level 2: Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets
and/or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not
active near the measurement date.
Level 3: Inputs include management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in
pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The inputs are unobservable in the
market and significant to the instrument’s valuation.
The fair value of the majority of our cash equivalents and marketable securities was
determined based on “Level 1” inputs. The fair value of certain marketable securities and our
long-term debt were determined based on “Level 2” inputs. We do not have any marketable securities
in the “Level 3” category. We believe that the recorded values of all our other financial
instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective relatively
short maturity dates or durations.
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| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities |
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities
We consider all highly liquid investments that are readily convertible into cash and have an
original maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. The cost
of these investments approximates their fair value. We maintain an investment portfolio of various
security holdings, types and maturities. We define marketable securities as income yielding
securities that can be readily converted into cash. Marketable securities’ short-term and long-term
classifications are based on remaining maturities at each reporting period. Examples of marketable
securities include U.S. Treasury and agency obligations, commercial paper and corporate notes and
bonds. We place our cash investments in instruments that meet credit quality standards and
concentration exposures as specified in our investment policy. It is our policy to invest in
instruments that have a final maturity not to exceed three years and a portfolio weighted average
maturity not to exceed 18 months. We do not use derivative financial instruments.
We account for our investments in debt and equity instruments as available-for-sale.
Management determines the appropriate classification of such securities at the time of purchase and
re-evaluates such classification as of each balance sheet date. Cash equivalents and marketable
securities are reported at fair value with the related unrealized gains and losses included in
accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of shareholders’ equity, net of tax. We
assess whether our investments with unrealized loss positions are other than temporarily impaired.
Unrealized gains and losses and declines in value judged to be other than temporary are determined
based on the specific identification method and are reported in other income (expense), net in the
unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income.
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| Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets |
Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets
Goodwill is recorded as the difference, if any, between the aggregate consideration paid for
an acquisition and the fair value of the acquired net tangible and intangible assets. Other
long-lived assets primarily represent purchased intangible assets including developed technology,
customer relationships and in-process research and development, or IPR&D. We currently amortize our
intangible assets with definitive lives over periods ranging from one to fifteen years using a
method that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are
consumed or otherwise used or, if that pattern cannot be reliably determined, using a straight-line
amortization method. We capitalize IPR&D projects acquired as part of a business combination. On
completion of each project, IPR&D assets are reclassified to developed technology and amortized
over their estimated useful lives. We test for the impairment of long-lived assets, including other
purchased intangible assets, when indicators of impairment, such as reductions in demand, the
abandonment of IPR&D projects or significant economic slowdowns in the semiconductor industry, are
present.
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| Guarantees and Indemnifications |
Guarantees and Indemnifications
In some agreements to which we are a party, we have agreed to indemnify the other party for
certain matters, including, but not limited to product liability. We include intellectual property
indemnification provisions in our standard terms and conditions of sale for our products and have
also included such provisions in certain agreements with third parties. We have and will continue
to evaluate and provide reasonable assistance for these other parties.
This may include certain levels of financial support to minimize the impact of the litigation
in which they are involved. To date, there have been no known events or circumstances that have
resulted in any material costs related to these indemnification provisions and no liabilities
therefor have been recorded in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements. However, the maximum potential amount of the future payments we could be required to
make under these indemnification obligations could be significant.
We have obligations to indemnify certain of our present and former directors, officers and
employees to the maximum extent not prohibited by law. Under these obligations, Broadcom is
required (subject to certain exceptions) to indemnify each such director, officer and employee
against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and settlements, paid by such
individual. The potential amount of the future payments we could be required to make under these
indemnification obligations could be significant. We maintain directors’ and officers’ insurance
policies that may generally limit our exposure and enable us to recover a portion of the amounts
paid with respect to such obligations.
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| Recent Accounting Pronouncements |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2011 the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued guidance regarding the
presentation of comprehensive income. The new standard requires the presentation of comprehensive
income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a
single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements.
The new standard also requires presentation of adjustments for items that are reclassified from
other comprehensive income to net income in the statement where the components of net income and
the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The updated guidance is effective on a
retrospective basis for financial statements issued for fiscal years, and interim periods within
those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance will not have
a material impact on our financial statements.
In May 2011 the FASB issued additional guidance on fair value measurements that clarifies the
application of existing guidance and disclosure requirements, changes certain fair value
measurement principles and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. The
updated guidance is effective on a prospective basis for financial statements issued for fiscal
years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The
adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on our financial statements.
In September 2011 the FASB issued new accounting guidance intended to simplify goodwill
impairment testing. Entities will be allowed to perform a qualitative assessment on goodwill
impairment to determine whether a quantitative assessment is necessary. This guidance is effective
for goodwill impairment tests performed in interim and annual periods for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 2011. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance will not have
a material impact on our financial statements.
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Distributor revenue. No definition available.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements policy. No definition available.
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Disclosure of accounting policy for salaries, bonuses, incentive awards, postretirement and postemployment benefits granted to employees, including equity-based arrangements; discloses methodologies for measurement, and the bases for recognizing related assets and liabilities and recognizing and reporting compensation expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy regarding (1) the principles it follows in consolidating or combining the separate financial statements, including the principles followed in determining the inclusion or exclusion of subsidiaries or other entities in the consolidated or combined financial statements and (2) its treatment of interests (for example, common stock, a partnership interest or other means of exerting influence) in other entities, for example consolidation or use of the equity or cost methods of accounting. The accounting policy may also address the accounting treatment for intercompany accounts and transactions, noncontrolling interest, and the income statement treatment in consolidation for issuances of stock by a subsidiary. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for determining the fair value of financial instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The entire disclosure for the nature of an entity's business, the major products or services it sells or provides and its principal markets, including the locations of those markets. If the entity operates in more than one business, the disclosure also indicates the relative importance of its operations in each business and the basis for the determination (for example, assets, revenues, or earnings). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for recognizing unearned income or deferred revenue related to transactions involving the sale of a product or performance of services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for revenue recognition. If the entity has different policies for different types of revenue transactions, the policy for each material type of transaction is generally disclosed. If a sales transaction has multiple element arrangements (for example, delivery of multiple products, services or the rights to use assets) the disclosure may indicate the accounting policy for each unit of accounting as well as how units of accounting are determined and valued. The disclosure may encompass important judgment as to appropriateness of principles related to recognition of revenue. The disclosure also may indicate the entity's treatment of any unearned or deferred revenue that arises from the transaction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Disclosure of accounting policy for the use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Financial Information (Tables)
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Tabular disclosure of income from agreement. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the components of accrued liabilities. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of the characteristics, including initial carrying value, residual amount, weighted average useful life, of finite-lived intangible assets acquired during the period by major class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by nature or by their use in the operations of the company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of an entity's basic and diluted earnings per share calculations. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of the estimated aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total. Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment losses recognized, goodwill written-off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise, goods, commodities, or supplies held for future sale or to be used in manufacturing, servicing or production process. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the changes in the guarantor's aggregate product warranty liability, including the beginning balance of the aggregate product warranty liability, the aggregate reductions in that liability for payments made (in cash or in kind) under the warranty, the aggregate changes in the liability for accruals related to product warranties issued during the reporting period, the aggregate changes in the liability for accruals related to preexisting warranties (including adjustments related to changes in estimates), and the ending balance of the aggregate product warranty liability. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of an entity's restructuring reserve that occurred during the period associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings for each major type of cost. This element may also include a description of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of an accrued liability for restructuring activities. This element may be used to encapsulate the roll forward presentations of an entity's restructuring reserve by type of cost and in total, and explanation of changes that occurred in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of pro forma results of operations for a material business acquisition or series of individually immaterial business acquisitions that are material in the aggregate. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of finite-lived intangible assets acquired as part of a business combination, by major class (assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in operations of the entity) and in total, including the value of the asset acquired, any significant residual value (the expected value of the asset at the end of its useful life) and the weighted-average amortization period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Tables)
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Tabular disclosure of cash equivalents and short and long term marketable securities. No definition available.
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Tabular disclosure of assets, including [financial] instruments measured at fair value that are classified in stockholders' equity, if any, by class that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The disclosures contemplated herein include the fair value measurements at the reporting date by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Long-Term Debt (Tables)
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Tabular disclosure of information pertaining to short-term and long-debt instruments or arrangements, including but not limited to identification of terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. No definition available.
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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)
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| Comprehensive Income |
Comprehensive Income
The components of comprehensive income, net of taxes, are as follows:
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Tabular disclosure of components of comprehensive income (loss) including, but not limited to: (a) foreign currency translation adjustments; (b) gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions that are designated as, and are effective as, economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity; (c) gains (losses) on intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements; (d) change in the market value of a futures contract that qualifies as a hedge of an asset reported at fair value; (e) unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and that resulting from transfers of debt securities from the held-to-maturity category to the available-for-sale category; (f) a net loss recognized as an additional pension liability not yet recognized as net periodic pension cost; and (g) the net gain (loss) and net prior service cost or credit for pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the number and weighted-average exercise prices (or conversion ratios) for share options (or share units) that were outstanding at the beginning and end of the year, vested and expected to vest, exercisable or convertible at the end of the year, and the number of share options or share units that were granted, exercised or converted, forfeited, and expired during the year. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | |
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Apr. 30, 2009
Qualcomm [Member]
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| Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||||
| Gain from settlement of litigation | $ (27) | $ 23 | $ (4) | $ 65 |
| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract] | ||||
| Accrued potential rebates | 100.00% | |||
| License fees recognized over the estimated period of benefit | 5 to 10 years | |||
| Maximum final maturity period of instrument to invest | 3 | |||
| Maximum portfolio weighted average maturity period of instrument to invest | 18 | |||
| Minimum range of time period for amortization of intangible assets with definite life | 1 | |||
| Maximum range of time period for amortization of intangible assets with definite life | 15 | |||
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Accrued potential rebates. No definition available.
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License fees recognized over the estimated period of benefit. No definition available.
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Maximum final maturity period of instrument to invest. No definition available.
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Maximum portfolio weighted average maturity period of instrument to invest in months. No definition available.
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- Definition
The maximum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The minimum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net proceeds or assets obtained in excess of (less than) the net carrying amount of assets recorded, or assets distributed and liabilities assumed less than (in excess of) estimated litigation liability extinguished, in settlement of a litigation matter. Represents (for other than an insurance entity in its normal claims settlement process), the amount of income (expense) recognized in the period to settle pending or threatened litigation and insurance claims. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Financial Information (Details)
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Details of Product Revenue | ||||||||||||
| Product sales made through direct sales force | 76.60% | [1] | 77.60% | [1] | 76.90% | [1] | 78.20% | [1] | ||||
| Product sales made through distributors | 23.40% | [2] | 22.40% | [2] | 23.10% | [2] | 21.80% | [2] | ||||
| Total product sales | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | ||||||||
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Total product sales in percentage. No definition available.
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Product sales made through direct sales force in percentage. No definition available.
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Product sales made through distributors in percentage. No definition available.
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Supplemental Financial Information (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| Income from the Qualcomm Agreement | |
| Income from Qualcomm Agreement for 2011 | $ 52 |
| Income from Qualcomm Agreement for 2012 | 186 |
| Income from Qualcomm Agreement for 2013 | 86 |
| Income from Qualcomm Agreement for Thereafter | 0 |
| Income from the Qualcomm Agreement | $ 324 |
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Income from agreement. No definition available.
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Income From Agreement For Year One After Remaining Reporting Year. No definition available.
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Income from agreement for year thereafter after remaining reporting year or operating cycle. No definition available.
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Income From Agreement For Year Three After Remaining Reporting Year. No definition available.
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Income From Agreement For Year Two After Remaining Reporting Year. No definition available.
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Supplemental Financial Information (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Inventory | ||
| Work in process | $ 194 | $ 279 |
| Finished goods | 297 | 319 |
| Inventory, net | $ 491 | $ 598 |
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Excludes noncurrent inventory balances (expected to remain on hand past one year or one operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed, are generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, and which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Gross amount, at the balance sheet date, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. This can include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The maximum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. No definition available.
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- Definition
The minimum useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. No definition available.
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- Definition
Goodwill Before Effects of foreign currency translation. No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Other increases or decreases during the reporting period in the carrying value of goodwill that are not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase (decrease) in the recorded value of goodwill for foreign currency translation adjustments and purchase accounting adjustments needed to revise the carrying amount of goodwill to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Financial Information (Details 5) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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|---|---|---|
| Purchased Intangible Assets | ||
| Gross | $ 842 | $ 712 |
| Accumulated Amortization | (399) | (355) |
| Before effects of foreign currency translation | 443 | 357 |
| Effects of foreign currency translation | (16) | 9 |
| Purchased intangible assets, Net | 427 | 366 |
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Developed technology [Member]
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| Purchased Intangible Assets | ||
| Gross | 587 | 481 |
| Accumulated Amortization | (270) | (236) |
| Purchased intangible assets, Net | 317 | 245 |
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In-process research and development [Member]
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| Purchased Intangible Assets | ||
| Gross | 59 | 56 |
| Accumulated Amortization | 0 | 0 |
| Purchased intangible assets, Net | 59 | 56 |
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Customer relationships [Member]
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| Purchased Intangible Assets | ||
| Gross | 173 | 154 |
| Accumulated Amortization | (110) | (102) |
| Purchased intangible assets, Net | 63 | 52 |
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Customer backlog [Member]
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| Purchased Intangible Assets | ||
| Gross | 10 | 10 |
| Accumulated Amortization | (10) | (8) |
| Purchased intangible assets, Net | 0 | 2 |
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Other [Member]
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| Purchased Intangible Assets | ||
| Gross | 13 | 11 |
| Accumulated Amortization | (9) | (9) |
| Purchased intangible assets, Net | $ 4 | $ 2 |
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Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net Before Effects of foreign currency translation. No definition available.
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- Definition
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net Effects of foreign currency translation. No definition available.
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- Definition
The accumulated amount of amortization of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. The aggregate gross carrying amount (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate sum of gross carrying value of a major finite-lived intangible asset class, less accumulated amortization and any impairment charges. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Financial Information (Details 6) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Amortization of Purchased Intangible Assets | ||||
| Amortization of purchased intangible assets | $ 21 | $ 12 | $ 65 | $ 36 |
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Cost of product revenue [Member]
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| Amortization of Purchased Intangible Assets | ||||
| Amortization of purchased intangible assets | 13 | 7 | 42 | 23 |
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Other operating expenses [Member]
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| Amortization of Purchased Intangible Assets | ||||
| Amortization of purchased intangible assets | $ 8 | $ 5 | $ 23 | $ 13 |
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- Definition
Aggregate amount of intangible asset amortization recognized as expense during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Financial Information (Details 7) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| Amortization of Existing Purchased Intangible Assets | |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, 2011 | $ 19 |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, 2012 | 106 |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, 2013 | 83 |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, 2014 | 65 |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, 2015 | 51 |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, Thereafter | 103 |
| Total | 427 |
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Cost of Goods, Product Line [Member]
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| Amortization of Existing Purchased Intangible Assets | |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, 2011 | 12 |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, 2012 | 78 |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, 2013 | 73 |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, 2014 | 61 |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, 2015 | 47 |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, Thereafter | 92 |
| Total | 363 |
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Other operating expenses [Member]
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| Amortization of Existing Purchased Intangible Assets | |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, 2011 | 7 |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, 2012 | 28 |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, 2013 | 10 |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, 2014 | 4 |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, 2015 | 4 |
| Purchased Intangible Asset Amortization, Thereafter | 11 |
| Total | $ 64 |
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- Definition
The aggregate estimated amortization expense for succeeding fiscal years for intangible assets subject to amortization. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized for the remainder of the finite-lived intangible asset useful life after the fifth succeeding fiscal year. No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year five of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year four of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year one of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year three of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year two of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Financial Information (Details 8) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Accrued Liabilities | ||||
| Accrued rebates | $ 340 | $ 270 | $ 313 | $ 162 |
| Accrued royalties | 30 | 19 | ||
| Accrued settlement charges | 50 | 17 | ||
| Accrued legal costs | 19 | 28 | ||
| Accrued taxes | 9 | 14 | ||
| Warranty reserve | 14 | 13 | 8 | 10 |
| Restructuring liabilities | 15 | 0 | ||
| Other | 47 | 43 | ||
| Accrued liabilities | 524 | 404 | ||
| Other Long-Term Liabilities | ||||
| Deferred rent | 46 | 39 | ||
| Accrued taxes | 30 | 29 | ||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 71 | 35 | ||
| Accrued settlement charges | 36 | 38 | ||
| Other long-term liabilities | 19 | 9 | ||
| Other long-term liabilities, Total | $ 202 | $ 150 |
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Accrued Rebate. No definition available.
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Other long term liabilities. No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the unpaid sum of the known and estimated amounts payable to satisfy all domestic and foreign income tax obligations due beyond one year or the operating cycle, whichever is longer. Alternate captions include income taxes payable, noncurrent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for professional fees, such as for legal and accounting services received. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for royalties. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
For a classified balance sheet, the cumulative difference between the rental income or payments required by a lease agreement and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense, by the lessor or lessee, respectively, more than one year after the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A noncurrent taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a noncurrent asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise separates deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of reserve for known or estimated probable loss from litigation, which may include attorneys' fees and other litigation costs, which is expected to be paid within one year of the date of the statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of estimated litigation liability for known or estimated probable loss from litigation, which may include attorneys' fees and other litigation costs, which is expected to be paid after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of known and estimated obligations associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, which are expected to be paid in the next twelve months or in the normal operating cycle if longer. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for statutory income, sales, use, payroll, excise, real, property and other taxes. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Financial Information (Details 9) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Accrued Rebate Activity | ||||
| Beginning balance | $ 270 | $ 162 | ||
| Charged as a reduction of revenue | 498 | 381 | ||
| Reversal of unclaimed rebates | (11) | (3) | ||
| Payments | (184) | (145) | (417) | (227) |
| Ending balance | 340 | 313 | 340 | 313 |
| Warranty Reserve Activity | ||||
| Beginning balance | 13 | 10 | ||
| Charged to costs and expenses | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| Payments | (7) | (3) | ||
| Ending balance | 14 | 8 | 14 | 8 |
| Restructuring Activity | ||||
| Beginning balance | 0 | |||
| Charged to expense | 17 | |||
| Reversal of restructuring costs | 0 | |||
| Payments and other | (2) | |||
| Ending balance | $ 15 | $ 15 | ||
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Accrued Rebate. No definition available.
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Accrued Rebate payments. No definition available.
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Payments and other reductions to the restructuring reserve. No definition available.
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Rebates Charged as reduction of revenue. No definition available.
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Reversal of unclaimed rebates. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the aggregate decrease in the liability related to payments to satisfy claims for standard and extended product warranties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The expense charged against earnings for the period pertaining to standard and extended warranties on the entity's goods and services granted to customers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of a previously accrued liability for a specified type of restructuring cost, excluding adjustments for costs incurred during the period, costs settled during the period, and foreign currency translation adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of known and estimated obligations associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, which are expected to be paid in the next twelve months or in the normal operating cycle if longer. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reserve increase representing the amount charged against earnings in the period for a specified incurred and estimated type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Financial Information (Details 10) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Computation of net income per share | ||||
| Numerator: Net income | $ 270 | $ 328 | $ 673 | $ 816 |
| Denominator for net income per share (basic) | 537 | 509 | 537 | 502 |
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||
| Stock awards | 21 | 35 | 27 | 35 |
| Denominator for net income per share (diluted) | 558 | 544 | 564 | 537 |
| Net income per share (basic) | $ 0.50 | $ 0.64 | $ 1.25 | $ 1.63 |
| Net income per share (diluted) | $ 0.48 | $ 0.60 | $ 1.19 | $ 1.52 |
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of share based payment arrangements using the treasury stock method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Supplemental Financial Information (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Supplemental Financial Information (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||||||
| Percentage of product sales maintained under hubbing arrangements | 8.60% | 8.30% | 9.00% | 6.60% | |||||
| Percentage of product sales maintained under fulfillment distributor arrangements | 8.10% | 8.60% | 7.30% | 7.40% | |||||
| Effects of foreign currency translation | $ (5) | $ 12 | |||||||
| Impairment charge | 9 | 9 | 2 | 74 | 2 | ||||
| Rebates to customers | 184 | 145 | 417 | 227 | |||||
| Charged to costs and expenses, net | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 | |||||
| Number of people reduced under Restructuring Activity | 300 | ||||||||
| Restructuring costs related to severance and other charges | 15 | ||||||||
| Restructuring costs related to closure of facilities | 2 | ||||||||
| Additional costs related to restructuring | 6 | ||||||||
| Settlement costs (gains), net | 27 | (23) | 4 | ||||||
| Charitable contribution to Broadcom Foundation by Company | 25 | ||||||||
| Contribution in connection with settlement of shareholder derivative litigation | 2 | ||||||||
| Anti-dilutive common share equivalents | 23 | 30 | 21 | 34 | |||||
| Payment related to share repurchases that had not settled by December 31, 2010 | 1 | ||||||||
| Amounts received related to unsettled stock option exercises from prior periods | 4 | ||||||||
| Payments related to capital equipment purchases | 12 | ||||||||
| Capital equipment that were accrued but not yet paid | 10 | ||||||||
| Restructuring costs, net | 17 | 17 | |||||||
| Accrued related to unsettled stock option exercises | $ 2 | ||||||||
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Accrued Rebate payments. No definition available.
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Accrued related to unsettled stock option exercises. No definition available.
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Amounts received related to unsettled stock option exercises from prior periods. No definition available.
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Charitable contribution to related party by Company upon final court approval and receipt of the settlement consideration. No definition available.
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Contribution in connection with settlement of shareholder derivative litigation. No definition available.
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Payment related to share repurchases that had not settled previously. No definition available.
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Product sales maintained under fulfillment distributor arrangements. No definition available.
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Product sales maintained under hubbing arrangements. No definition available.
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Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs incurred associated with an exit or disposal activity other than for a discontinued operations as defined under generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Future cash outflow to pay for purchases of fixed assets that have occurred. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net proceeds or assets obtained in excess of (less than) the net carrying amount of assets recorded, or assets distributed and liabilities assumed less than (in excess of) estimated litigation liability extinguished, in settlement of a litigation matter. Represents (for other than an insurance entity in its normal claims settlement process), the amount of income (expense) recognized in the period to settle pending or threatened litigation and insurance claims. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The increase (decrease) in the recorded value of goodwill for foreign currency translation adjustments and purchase accounting adjustments needed to revise the carrying amount of goodwill to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of an intangible asset (excluding goodwill) to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cash outflow for purchases of and capital improvements on property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The expense charged against earnings for the period pertaining to standard and extended warranties on the entity's goods and services granted to customers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount expected to be charged against earnings in the current and future periods for the specified restructuring cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The number of positions eliminated during the period as a result of restructuring activities. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The charge against earnings in the period for known and estimated costs of termination benefits provided to current employees that are involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding costs or losses pertaining to an entity newly acquired in a business combination or a discontinued operation as defined by generally accepted accounting principles and costs associated with one-time termination benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
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|---|---|
| Purchase prices for the acquisitions | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 10 |
| Short-term marketable securities | 1 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 12 |
| Inventory | 30 |
| Prepaid and other current assets | 4 |
| Property and equipment, net | 3 |
| Goodwill | 134 |
| Purchased intangible assets | 233 |
| Total assets acquired | 427 |
| Accounts payable | 7 |
| Wages and related benefits | 4 |
| Accrued liabilities | 2 |
| Long-term liabilities | 57 |
| Total liabilities assumed | 70 |
| Purchase price allocation | $ 357 |
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Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Current Liabilities Wages And Related Benefits. No definition available.
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to an identifiable intangible asset that will be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to assets acquired. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total purchase price of the acquired entity. This includes cash paid to equity interest holders of the acquired entity, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to equity holders of the acquired entity, and transaction costs paid to third parties to consummate the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash and cash equivalents acquired in a business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to inventory, including finished goods, work-in-process, and raw materials. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to marketable securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to prepaid expenses and other current assets. Does not include amounts allocated to cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, receivables, inventory, and assets not to be used. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to receivables. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to accounts payable of the acquired entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to accrued expenses of the acquired entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to noncurrent liabilities of the acquired entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to property, plant and equipment to be used in ongoing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Sep. 30, 2011
Year
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| Purchased Intangible Assets | |
| Purchased intangible assets | $ 233 |
| Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum | 1 |
| Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum | 15 |
|
Developed technology [Member]
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|
| Purchased Intangible Assets | |
| Purchased intangible assets | 148 |
| Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum | 4 |
| Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum | 13 |
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In-process research and development [Member]
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|
| Purchased Intangible Assets | |
| Purchased intangible assets | 45 |
| Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum | 8 |
| Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum | 10 |
|
Customer relationships [Member]
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|
| Purchased Intangible Assets | |
| Purchased intangible assets | 37 |
| Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum | 3 |
| Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum | 8 |
|
Other [Member]
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|
| Purchased Intangible Assets | |
| Purchased intangible assets | $ 3 |
| Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Minimum | 1 |
| Intangible Assets, Useful Life, Maximum | 10 |
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to an identifiable intangible asset that will be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The minimum useful life of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Year
|
|
| Significant assumptions in the valuation of IPR&D | |
| IPR&D | $ 233 |
|
Provigent [Member]
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|
| Significant assumptions in the valuation of IPR&D | |
| Development Projects | Microwave |
| Weighted Average Estimated Percent Complete | 41.00% |
| Average Estimated Time to Complete | 2.1 |
| Estimated Cost to Complete | 74 |
| Risk Adjusted Discount Rate | 21.00% |
| IPR&D | $ 45 |
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Average Estimated Time to Complete. No definition available.
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Estimated Cost to Complete. No definition available.
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Risk Adjusted Discount Rate. No definition available.
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Weighted Average Estimated Percent Complete. No definition available.
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With respect to a business combination completed during the period, this element provides a description of the business, other than the name, which may include the industry, size, products and other important information. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to an identifiable intangible asset that will be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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|
| Supplemental Pro Forma Data | ||
| Pro forma net revenue | $ 5,592 | $ 4,987 |
| Pro forma net income | $ 653 | $ 745 |
| Pro forma net income per share (basic) | $ 1.21 | $ 1.48 |
| Pro forma net income per share (diluted) | $ 1.16 | $ 1.39 |
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The pro forma basic net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma diluted net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Combinations (Details Textuals) (USD $)
|
9 Months Ended | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 12, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
Provigent [Member]
Year
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Apr. 30, 2011
Provigent [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Gigle [Member]
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May 31, 2011
SC Square Ltd [Member]
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| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||||
| Acquisition cost of acquired entity | $ 314,000,000 | $ 40,000,000 | ||||
| Fair value of equity award | 4,000,000 | |||||
| Fair value of equity award recorded to goodwill | 134,000,000 | 1,000,000 | ||||
| Recognition of stock-based compensation expense over the number of years | 3 | |||||
| Capitalization of IPR&D costs | 45,000,000 | |||||
| Cash consideration paid to former shareholder | 20,000,000 | |||||
| Contingent consideration originally recorded for estimated liability | 1,000,000 | |||||
| Business Combinations (Textuals) [Abstract] | ||||||
| Agreed purchase price for pending acquisition | 3,700,000,000 | |||||
| Agreed purchase price per share for pending acquisition | $ 50.00 | |||||
| Financing contingencies related to acquisition | $ 0 |
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Agreed purchase price for pending acquisition. No definition available.
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Agreed purchase price per share for pending acquisition. No definition available.
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Capitalization of In process research and development costs. No definition available.
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Financing contingencies related to acquisition. No definition available.
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Fair value, as of the acquisition date, of potential payments under the contingent consideration arrangement including cash and shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of potential cash payments that could result from the contingent consideration arrangement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value of noncash consideration given by the acquirer to acquire the entity. Does not include cash paid, the fair value of debt and securities issued and liabilities incurred to acquire the entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total cost of the acquired entity including the cash paid to shareholders of acquired entities, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to shareholders of acquired entities, the fair value of the liabilities assumed, and direct costs of the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, using a decimal to express in number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2009
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash, cash equivalents and short- and long- term marketable securities | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 2,333 | $ 1,622 | $ 1,246 | $ 1,397 |
| Short-term marketable securities | 726 | 1,035 | ||
| Long-term marketable securities | 1,184 | 1,401 | ||
| Total | 4,243 | 4,058 | ||
|
Cash [Member]
|
||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and short- and long- term marketable securities | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 110 | 103 | ||
| Short-term marketable securities | 0 | 0 | ||
| Long-term marketable securities | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 110 | 103 | ||
|
Bank Deposits [Member]
|
||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and short- and long- term marketable securities | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,530 | 455 | ||
| Short-term marketable securities | 0 | 0 | ||
| Long-term marketable securities | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1,531 | 455 | ||
|
Money market funds [Member]
|
||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and short- and long- term marketable securities | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 262 | 641 | ||
| Short-term marketable securities | 0 | 0 | ||
| Long-term marketable securities | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 262 | 641 | ||
|
U.S. treasury and agency obligations [Member]
|
||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and short- and long- term marketable securities | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 4 | ||
| Short-term marketable securities | 143 | 586 | ||
| Long-term marketable securities | 774 | 1,360 | ||
| Total | 917 | 1,950 | ||
|
Commercial Paper [Member]
|
||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and short- and long- term marketable securities | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 431 | 419 | ||
| Short-term marketable securities | 336 | 363 | ||
| Long-term marketable securities | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 767 | 782 | ||
|
Corporate bonds [Member]
|
||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and short- and long- term marketable securities | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | ||
| Short-term marketable securities | 239 | 86 | ||
| Long-term marketable securities | 395 | 41 | ||
| Total | 634 | 127 | ||
|
Asset-backed Securities and other [Member]
|
||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and short- and long- term marketable securities | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | |||
| Short-term marketable securities | 8 | |||
| Long-term marketable securities | 14 | |||
| Total | $ 22 |
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Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities total. No definition available.
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total debt and equity financial instruments including: (1) securities held-to-maturity, (2) trading securities, and (3) securities available-for-sale which are intended to be held for less than one year or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total debt and equity financial instruments including: (1) securities held-to-maturity and (2) securities available-for-sale that will be held for the long-term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Gross unrealized gains and losses and fair values | ||
| Cost | $ 1,553 | |
| Gross Unrealized Gains | 2 | |
| Gross Unrealized Losses | (4) | |
| Fair Value | 1,551 | |
|
U.S. treasury and agency obligations [Member]
|
||
| Gross unrealized gains and losses and fair values | ||
| Cost | 917 | 1,953 |
| Gross Unrealized Gains | 1 | 2 |
| Gross Unrealized Losses | (1) | (5) |
| Fair Value | 917 | 1,950 |
|
Corporate bonds [Member]
|
||
| Gross unrealized gains and losses and fair values | ||
| Cost | 636 | |
| Gross Unrealized Gains | 1 | |
| Gross Unrealized Losses | (3) | |
| Fair Value | $ 634 |
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- Definition
For an unclassified balance sheet, this item represents investments in debt and equity securities which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the cost of debt and equity securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the gross unrealized gains for securities, at a point in time, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This item represents the gross unrealized losses for securities, at a point in time, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. No definition available.
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | $ 4,243 | $ 4,058 |
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Cash [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 110 | 103 |
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Bank Deposits [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 1,531 | 455 |
|
Money market funds [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 262 | 641 |
|
U.S. treasury and agency obligations [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 917 | 1,950 |
|
Commercial Paper [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 767 | 782 |
|
Corporate bonds [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 634 | 127 |
|
Asset-backed Securities and other [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 22 | |
|
Level 1 [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 2,833 | 3,169 |
|
Level 1 [Member] | Cash [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 110 | 103 |
|
Level 1 [Member] | Bank Deposits [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 1,531 | 455 |
|
Level 1 [Member] | Money market funds [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 262 | 641 |
|
Level 1 [Member] | U.S. treasury and agency obligations [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 917 | 1,950 |
|
Level 1 [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 0 | 0 |
|
Level 1 [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 13 | 20 |
|
Level 1 [Member] | Asset-backed Securities and other [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 0 | |
|
Level 2 [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 1,410 | 889 |
|
Level 2 [Member] | Cash [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 0 | 0 |
|
Level 2 [Member] | Bank Deposits [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 0 | 0 |
|
Level 2 [Member] | Money market funds [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 0 | 0 |
|
Level 2 [Member] | U.S. treasury and agency obligations [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 0 | 0 |
|
Level 2 [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 767 | 782 |
|
Level 2 [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 621 | 107 |
|
Level 2 [Member] | Asset-backed Securities and other [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 22 | |
|
Level 3 [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 0 | 0 |
|
Level 3 [Member] | Cash [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 0 | 0 |
|
Level 3 [Member] | Bank Deposits [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 0 | 0 |
|
Level 3 [Member] | Money market funds [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 0 | 0 |
|
Level 3 [Member] | U.S. treasury and agency obligations [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 0 | 0 |
|
Level 3 [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 0 | 0 |
|
Level 3 [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | 0 | 0 |
|
Level 3 [Member] | Asset-backed Securities and other [Member]
|
||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | ||
| Fair value measurements for investments aggregated by major security type | $ 0 |
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Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities fair value disclosure. No definition available.
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Details Textuals) (USD $)
|
9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
Investment
|
|
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Textuals) [Abstract] | |
| Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments held by our foreign subsidiaries | $ 1,210,000,000 |
| Number of investments in unrealized loss position | 180 |
| Period for unrealized loss position | less than 12 months |
| Gross Unrealized Losses | $ 4,000,000 |
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Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments held by our foreign subsidiaries. No definition available.
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- Definition
Number of investments in unrealized loss position. No definition available.
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- Definition
Period for unrealized loss position. No definition available.
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- Definition
This item represents the gross unrealized losses for securities, at a point in time, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. No definition available.
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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
|
| Income Taxes (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||
| Federal statutory income tax rate | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% | |
| Tax benefits primarily from the expiration of the statutes of limitations for the assessment of taxes in various foreign jurisdictions | $ 6 | $ 7 | |||
| Tax benefit related to reversal of exposure previously recorded | 3 | ||||
| Tax provison from acquisition | 3 | 3 | |||
| Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | (50) | (50) | (17) | ||
| Increase in net deferred tax liabilities related to acquisition | 43 | ||||
| Amount relating to (reduction) of federal net operating loss carry forwards | (620) | ||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | |
| Effective tax rates | 2.20% | 2.40% | 1.00% | 1.10% | |
| Amount relating to (reduction) of uncertain tax benefits | (180) | ||||
| Federal research and development tax credits | $ 145 | ||||
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Federal net operating losses. No definition available.
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- Definition
Increase in net deferred tax liabilities related to acquisition. No definition available.
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- Definition
Tax benefit related to reversal of exposure previously recorded. No definition available.
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- Definition
The change during the period in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying enacted tax laws other than federal, domestic, foreign, state or local. Items affecting deferred income taxes and required to be disclosed, but not included elsewhere, would also be designated as "Other"; for example, adjustments of a deferred tax liability or asset for enacted changes in tax laws or rates or a change in the tax status of the entity and adjustments to be beginning-of-year balance of a valuation allowance because of a change in circumstance that causes a change in judgment about the realizability of the related deferred tax asset in future periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
For entities that net deferred tax assets and tax liabilities, represents the unclassified net amount of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of the balance sheet date, which result from applying the applicable enacted tax rate to net temporary differences and carryforwards pertaining to assets or liabilities. A temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its carrying amount in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that will reverse in ensuing periods. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
A ratio calculated by dividing the reported amount of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for the period by GAAP-basis pretax income from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The domestic federal statutory tax rate applicable under enacted tax laws to the Company's pretax income from continuing operations for the period. The "statutory" tax rate is the regular tax rate if there are alternative tax systems. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of the difference between total income tax expense or benefit as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense or benefit computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributable to research tax credits generated or utilized under enacted tax laws during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Nov. 30, 2010
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary of debt | |||
| Total | $ 700 | $ 700 | $ 700 |
| Unaccreted Discount | (2) | (3) | |
| Total | 698 | 697 | |
|
1.500% Fixed Rate Notes Due 2013 [Member]
|
|||
| Summary of debt | |||
| Total | 300 | ||
| Effective Rate | 1.605% | 1.605% | |
| Total | 300 | 300 | |
|
2.375% Fixed Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]
|
|||
| Summary of debt | |||
| Total | 400 | ||
| Effective Rate | 2.494% | 2.494% | |
| Total | $ 400 | $ 400 |
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- Definition
The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Effective interest rate for the funds borrowed under the debt agreement considering interest compounding and original issue discount or premium. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of debt discount that was originally recognized at the issuance of the instrument that has yet to be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year (current maturities) or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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Long-Term Debt (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Nov. 30, 2010
|
|
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
| Unsecured senior notes issued | $ 700 | $ 700 | $ 700 |
| Long Term Debt (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Fair value of 2013 and 2015 Notes based on estimated market prices | 707 | 687 | |
| Notes redemption price | 101% of the aggregate principal amount of such Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest | ||
| Percentage of aggregate principal amount of Notes | 101.00% | ||
| Unsecured revolving facility loans aggregate available amount to be drawn | 500 | ||
| Credit Facility, interest rate description | Eurodollar Rate Committed Loan will accrue interest at the British Bankers Association LIBOR, or BBA LIBOR, plus the Applicable Rate. US Dollar Rate Committed Loan will accrue interest at rates that are equal to the higher of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5% (b) Bank of America’s “prime rate” as announced from time to time, or (c) BBA LIBOR plus the Applicable Rate. | ||
| Interest Rate of Committed Loan | 0.50% | ||
| Description of debt instrument on variable rate basis | LIBOR | ||
| Amount available to increase commitment under credit facility | 100 | ||
| Credit Facility financial covenants that require us to maintain certain financial ratios | Financial covenants require us to maintain a consolidated leverage ratio of no more than 3.25 to 1.00 and a consolidated interest coverage ratio of no less than 3.00 to 1.00 | ||
| Leverage Ratio | 3.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage Ratio | 3.00% | ||
|
1.500% Fixed Rate Notes Due 2013 [Member]
|
|||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
| Unsecured senior notes issued | 300 | ||
| Fixed interest rate on senior note | 1.50% | ||
| Original discount rate on notes issued | 99.694% | ||
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2.375% Fixed Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]
|
|||
| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
| Unsecured senior notes issued | $ 400 | ||
| Fixed interest rate on senior note | 2.375% | ||
| Original discount rate on notes issued | 99.444% |
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Amount available to increase commitment under credit facility. No definition available.
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- Definition
Interest Coverage Ratio. No definition available.
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- Definition
Leverage Ratio. No definition available.
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- Details
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- Definition
Notes redemption price. No definition available.
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- Definition
Original discount rate on notes issued. No definition available.
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- Definition
Percentage of aggregate principal amount of Notes. No definition available.
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- Definition
Description of minimum financial levels (for example, tangible net worth and working capital) and achievement of certain financial ratios (for example, working capital ratio and debt service coverage ratio), and adherence to certain clauses which generally require or restrict certain actions (for example, entering into a debt arrangement with equal or greater seniority, and selling or discontinuing a certain business segment or material subsidiary) to be in compliance with the covenant clauses of the debt agreement. May also include a discussion of the adverse consequences that would result if the entity violates or fails to satisfy the covenants. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument, such as LIBOR or the US Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR. No definition available.
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- Definition
The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
The effective interest rate at the end of the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Description of the interest rate for the amounts borrowed under the credit facility, including the terms and the method for determining the interest rate (for example, fixed or variable, LIBOR plus a percentage, increasing rate, timing of interest rate resets, remarketing provisions). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
| Comprehensive income | ||||
| Net income | $ 270 | $ 328 | $ 673 | $ 816 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||
| Unrealized gain on marketable securities | 1 | 1 | ||
| Translation adjustments | (42) | 12 | ||
| Total comprehensive income | $ 632 | $ 829 | ||
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- Definition
The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency of the reporting entity, net of tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Details
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- Definition
Appreciation or loss in value (before reclassification adjustment) of the total of unsold securities during the period being reported on, net of tax. Reclassification adjustments include: (1) the unrealized holding gain (loss), net of tax, at the date of the transfer for a debt security from the held-to-maturity category transferred into the available-for-sale category. Also includes the unrealized gain (loss) at the date of transfer for a debt security from the available-for-sale category transferred into the held-to-maturity category; (2) the unrealized gains (losses) realized upon the sale of securities, after tax; and (3) the unrealized gains (losses) realized upon the write-down of securities, after tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Shareholders' Equity (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
|
| Shareholders' Equity (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||
| Aggregate value of common stock repurchased under accelerated share repurchase agreement | $ 300 | $ 300 | |||
| Number of shares received and cancelled | 7 | ||||
| Weighted average price of share repurchase | $ 42.64 | ||||
| The maximum number of shares of our Class A common stock that may be repurchased every year | Equal to the total number of shares issued pursuant to our equity awards in the previous year and the current year | ||||
| Repurchased shares of our Class A common stock | 0 | 0 | 10 | 9 | |
| Weighted average price for repurchase of stock | $ 36.84 | $ 30.65 | |||
| Percentage increase in cash dividend | 12.50% | ||||
| Dividends per share | $ 0.09 | $ 0.08 | $ 0.27 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.36 |
| Dividends paid | $ 48 | $ 41 | $ 145 | $ 121 | |
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The maximum number of shares of our Class A common stock that may be repurchased every year. No definition available.
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- Definition
Percentage increase in cash dividend. No definition available.
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- Definition
Weighted average price for repurchase of stock. No definition available.
|
| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Weighted average price of share repurchase. No definition available.
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- Definition
Dollar amount of the cash payment to or cash received from the bank; or the stock issuance to (stock received from) the bank in the settlement of the accelerated share repurchase agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Aggregate dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The cash outflow from the distribution of an entity's earnings in the form of dividends to common shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of shares that have been repurchased and retired during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and have not been retired and are not held in treasury. Some state laws may govern the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Feb. 28, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
||||
| Activity under all stock option incentive plans | |||||
| Beginning Balance, Number of Shares | 78 | ||||
| Beginning Balance, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share | $ 27.05 | ||||
| Beginning Balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share | $ 15.05 | ||||
| Number of Shares, Options Granted | 6 | 0 | [1] | ||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Options Granted | $ 45.82 | [1] | |||
| Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Options Granted | $ 11.72 | [1] | |||
| Number of Shares, Options Cancelled | (2) | ||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Options Cancelled | $ 29.22 | ||||
| Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Options Cancelled | $ 11.91 | ||||
| Number of Shares, Options Exercised | (8) | ||||
| Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share, Options Exercised | $ 23.55 | ||||
| Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Options Exercised | $ 14.78 | ||||
| Ending Balance, Number of Shares | 68 | ||||
| Ending Balance, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share | $ 27.42 | ||||
| Ending Balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share | $ 15.23 | ||||
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Exercise Price Range Lower Range Limit [Member]
|
|||||
| Activity under all stock option incentive plans | |||||
| Beginning Balance, Exercise Price Range per Share | $ 0.01 | ||||
| Exercise Price Range per Share, Options Granted | $ 0.00 | [1] | |||
| Exercise Price Range per Share, Options Cancelled | $ 0.55 | ||||
| Exercise Price Range per Share, Options Exercised | $ 0.01 | ||||
| Ending Balance, Exercise Price Range per Share | $ 0.01 | ||||
|
Exercise Price Range Upper Range Limit [Member]
|
|||||
| Activity under all stock option incentive plans | |||||
| Beginning Balance, Exercise Price Range per Share | $ 48.63 | ||||
| Exercise Price Range per Share, Options Granted | $ 45.82 | [1] | |||
| Exercise Price Range per Share, Options Cancelled | $ 46.01 | ||||
| Exercise Price Range per Share, Options Exercised | $ 45.05 | ||||
| Ending Balance, Exercise Price Range per Share | $ 48.63 | ||||
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Share based payment award option cancelled in period weighted average grant date fair value. No definition available.
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Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options exercise in period weighted average grant date fair value. No definition available.
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Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options grants in period weighted average grant date fair values. No definition available.
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- Definition
Share-based compensation shares authorized under stock option plans exercise price range. No definition available.
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Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Of Exercised Option. No definition available.
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Share based compensation shares authorized under stock option plans exercise price range of options cancelled. No definition available.
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Share based compensation shares authorized under stock option plans exercise price range of options granted. No definition available.
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The weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares under the plan during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The combined weighted average exercise price associated with stock options during the period that have either lapsed or been forfeited. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on stock options awarded under the plan during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of shares reserved for issuance under stock option agreements awarded under the plan that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including vested options. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average price as of the beginning of the year at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans (Details 1) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Restricted Stock [Member]
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| Restricted stock unit activity | |
| Beginning Balance, Shares | 28 |
| Beginning Balance, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value per Share | $ 27.17 |
| Restricted stock units granted, shares | 10.0 |
| Restricted stock units granted, weighted average grant-date fair value per share | $ 43.12 |
| Restricted stock units cancelled, shares | (2) |
| Restricted stock units cancelled, weighted average grant-date fair value per share | $ 31.81 |
| Restricted stock units vested, shares | (10) |
| Restricted stock units vested, weighted average grant-date fair value per share | $ 28.50 |
| Ending Balance, Shares | 26 |
| Ending Balance, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value per Share | $ 32.47 |
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The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect during the reporting period as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event specified in the contractual agreement of the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that vested during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan 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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Employee Benefit Plans (Details 2) (USD $)
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9 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| Per share weighted average fair value assumptions for stock options and employee stock purchase rights | ||||
| Weighted average fair value | $ 11.72 | [1] | ||
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Employee Stock Purchase Rights [Member]
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| Per share weighted average fair value assumptions for stock options and employee stock purchase rights | ||||
| Expected life (in years) | 1.77 | |||
| Implied Volatility | 36.00% | |||
| Risk-free interest rate | 0.53% | |||
| Expected dividend yield | 0.99% | |||
| Weighted average fair value | $ 11.07 | |||
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Employee Stock Option [Member]
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| Per share weighted average fair value assumptions for stock options and employee stock purchase rights | ||||
| Expected life (in years) | 3.60 | |||
| Implied Volatility | 34.00% | |||
| Risk-free interest rate | 1.56% | |||
| Expected dividend yield | 0.80% | |||
| Weighted average fair value | $ 11.72 | |||
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The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The period of time an equity-based award is expected to be outstanding. An equity-based award's expected term is generally determined based on, among other factors, the instrument's contractual term and the effects of employees' expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The range of expected volatilities used and the weighted-average expected volatility for an entity using a valuation technique with different volatilities during the contractual term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Details of total stock-based compensation expense by statement functional line | ||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | $ 121 | $ 113 | $ 402 | $ 359 |
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Cost of Goods, Product Line [Member]
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| Details of total stock-based compensation expense by statement functional line | ||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 6 | 5 | 19 | 17 |
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Research and development [Member]
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| Details of total stock-based compensation expense by statement functional line | ||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 85 | 80 | 284 | 253 |
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Selling, general and administrative [Member]
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| Details of total stock-based compensation expense by statement functional line | ||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | $ 30 | $ 28 | $ 99 | $ 89 |
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Employee Benefit Plans (Details 4) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
|
|---|---|
| Unearned stock-based compensation estimated to be expensed related to unvested share-based payment awards | |
| 2011 | $ 115 |
| 2012 | 354 |
| 2013 | 226 |
| 2014 | 116 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| Total | $ 826 |
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Unearned stock based compensation expense. No definition available.
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Unearned stock based compensation expense for remaining reporting year or operating cycle. No definition available.
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- Definition
Unearned Stock-Based Compensation Expense for Year Four, after Remaining Reporting Year or Operating Cycle. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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Unearned Stock-Based Compensation Expense for Year One, after Remaining Reporting Year or Operating Cycle. No definition available.
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Unearned Stock-Based Compensation Expense for Year Three, after Remaining Reporting Year or Operating Cycle. No definition available.
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Unearned Stock-Based Compensation Expense for Year Two, after Remaining Reporting Year or Operating Cycle. No definition available.
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Employee Benefit Plans (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Feb. 28, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
Year
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| Employee Benefit Plans (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||
| Stock option granted | Less than one million stock options were granted | ||||
| Shares issued pursuant to stock awards, net, shares | 6 | 0 | [1] | ||
| Weighted-average period over which the unearned stock-based compensation is expected | 1.4 | ||||
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Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
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|||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Restricted stock units granted based on 2010 performance targets | 0.2 | ||||
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Restricted Stock [Member]
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|||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||
| Restricted stock units granted based on 2010 performance targets | 10.0 | ||||
| Restricted stock units granted, weighted average grant-date fair value per share | $ 43.12 | ||||
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No authoritative reference available. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Net number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted-average period remaining as of the balance sheet date until option expiration pertaining to the outstanding stock options for all option plans in the customized range of exercise prices, which may be expressed in a variety of ways (for example, years, months). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Litigation (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
| Litigation (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||
| Proceeds from Dr. Nicolas on approval of derivative settlement by District Court | $ 27 | ||
| Value of unexercised stock options held by Dr. Samueli cancelled | 14 | ||
| Cash contribution to Broadcom Foundation | 2 | ||
| Minimum Damages sought by Mr. Ruehle | 26 | ||
| Paid to plaintiff's counsel of the settlement proceeds for attorneys' fees, expenses, and costs | 25 | ||
| Charitable contribution to Broadcom Foundation by Company | 25 | ||
| Payments received by company from insurance carriers | 118 | ||
| Advanced to certain former officers for attorney and expert fees | 176 | ||
| Settlement costs (gains), net | $ 27 | $ (23) | $ 4 |
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Advanced to certain former officers for attorney and expert fees. No definition available.
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Cash Contribution To Foundation. No definition available.
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Charitable contribution to related party by Company upon final court approval and receipt of the settlement consideration. No definition available.
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Minimum damages sought. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Value of unexercised stock option cancelled. No definition available.
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The net proceeds or assets obtained in excess of (less than) the net carrying amount of assets recorded, or assets distributed and liabilities assumed less than (in excess of) estimated litigation liability extinguished, in settlement of a litigation matter. Represents (for other than an insurance entity in its normal claims settlement process), the amount of income (expense) recognized in the period to settle pending or threatened litigation and insurance claims. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount recovered from insurance. These recoveries reduce costs and losses that are reported as a separate line item under operating expenses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of expense provided in the period for legal costs incurred on or before the balance sheet date pertaining to resolved, pending or threatened litigation, including arbitration and mediation proceedings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cash received for the settlement of litigation during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Business Enterprise Segments, Significant Customer and Geographical Information (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
| Details of reportable segments | ||||
| Net revenue | $ 1,957 | $ 1,806 | $ 5,569 | $ 4,873 |
| Operating income (loss) | 270 | 335 | 674 | 814 |
|
Broadband Communication [Member]
|
||||
| Details of reportable segments | ||||
| Net revenue | 526 | 561 | 1,529 | 1,557 |
| Operating income (loss) | 99 | 118 | 282 | 325 |
|
Mobile and Wireless [Member]
|
||||
| Details of reportable segments | ||||
| Net revenue | 942 | 798 | 2,608 | 1,982 |
| Operating income (loss) | 171 | 165 | 423 | 330 |
|
Infrastructure and Networking [Member]
|
||||
| Details of reportable segments | ||||
| Net revenue | 437 | 395 | 1,276 | 1,178 |
| Operating income (loss) | 144 | 141 | 440 | 433 |
|
All Other [Member]
|
||||
| Details of reportable segments | ||||
| Net revenue | 52 | 52 | 156 | 156 |
| Operating income (loss) | $ (144) | $ (89) | $ (471) | $ (274) |
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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- Definition
Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
|
Business Enterprise Segments, Significant Customer and Geographical Information (Details 1) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
| Included in all other category | ||||
| Net revenue | $ 1,957 | $ 1,806 | $ 5,569 | $ 4,873 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 121 | 113 | 402 | 359 |
| Impairments of long-lived assets | 9 | 2 | 92 | 2 |
| Settlement costs (gains), net | (27) | 23 | (4) | |
| Restructuring costs, net | 17 | 17 | ||
| Charitable contribution | 25 | |||
| Non recurring legal fees | 25 | |||
| Total operating loss for the "All Other" category | 270 | 335 | 674 | 814 |
|
All Other [Member]
|
||||
| Included in all other category | ||||
| Net revenue | 52 | 52 | 156 | 156 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 121 | 113 | 402 | 359 |
| Amortization of purchased intangible assets | 21 | 12 | 65 | 36 |
| Amortization of acquired inventory valuation step-up | 9 | 19 | 7 | |
| Impairments of long-lived assets | 9 | 2 | 92 | 2 |
| Settlement costs (gains), net | (27) | 23 | (4) | |
| Restructuring costs, net | 17 | 17 | ||
| Charitable contribution | 25 | |||
| Non recurring legal fees | 25 | |||
| Employer payroll tax on certain stock option exercises | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Miscellaneous corporate allocation variances | (10) | 13 | (1) | 17 |
| Total other operating costs and expenses | 196 | 141 | 627 | 430 |
| Total operating loss for the "All Other" category | $ (144) | $ (89) | $ (471) | $ (274) |
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Amortization of acquired inventory valuation step-up. No definition available.
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Amortization of purchased intangible assets. No definition available.
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Charitable contribution to related party by Company upon final court approval and receipt of the settlement consideration. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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Employer payroll tax on certain stock option exercises. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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Miscellaneous corporate allocation variances. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net proceeds or assets obtained in excess of (less than) the net carrying amount of assets recorded, or assets distributed and liabilities assumed less than (in excess of) estimated litigation liability extinguished, in settlement of a litigation matter. Represents (for other than an insurance entity in its normal claims settlement process), the amount of income (expense) recognized in the period to settle pending or threatened litigation and insurance claims. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
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The aggregate amount of write-downs for impairments recognized during the period for long lived assets held for use (including those held for disposal by means other than sale). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of expense provided in the period for legal costs incurred on or before the balance sheet date pertaining to resolved, pending or threatened litigation, including arbitration and mediation proceedings. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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The total amount of other operating cost and expense items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| X | ||||||||||
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Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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|
Business Enterprise Segments, Significant Customer and Geographical Information (Details 2)
|
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
Sep. 30, 2011
|
Sep. 30, 2010
|
|
| Percentage of net revenue from sales to significant customers including their manufacturing subcontractors | ||||
| Five largest customers as a group | 44.00% | 39.20% | 41.60% | 36.70% |
| Percentage of product revenue from shipments to international destinations | ||||
| Percentage of product revenue from shipments to international destinations | 98.50% | 97.70% | 98.50% | 97.00% |
|
China (exclusive of Hong Kong) [Member]
|
||||
| Percentage of product revenue from shipments to international destinations | ||||
| Percentage of product revenue from shipments to international destinations | 34.60% | 30.90% | 33.60% | 29.50% |
|
HONG KONG [Member]
|
||||
| Percentage of product revenue from shipments to international destinations | ||||
| Percentage of product revenue from shipments to international destinations | 26.50% | 26.40% | 26.30% | 26.20% |
|
Singapore, Taiwan and Japan [Member]
|
||||
| Percentage of product revenue from shipments to international destinations | ||||
| Percentage of product revenue from shipments to international destinations | 21.90% | 25.80% | 22.40% | 25.20% |
|
Europe [Member]
|
||||
| Percentage of product revenue from shipments to international destinations | ||||
| Percentage of product revenue from shipments to international destinations | 1.80% | 2.40% | 2.00% | 2.40% |
|
Other [Member]
|
||||
| Percentage of product revenue from shipments to international destinations | ||||
| Percentage of product revenue from shipments to international destinations | 13.70% | 12.20% | 14.20% | 13.70% |
| X | ||||||||||
|
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Percentage of Five largest customers as a group of net revenue. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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Percentage of product revenue from shipments to international destinations. No definition available.
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| X | ||||||||||
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|