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Micron Shareholders' Equity and Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries Shareholders' Equity - Capped Call Transactions (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | ||
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May 30, 2013
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May 31, 2012
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May 30, 2013
Purchased Call Option [Member]
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2033 [Member]
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Nov. 29, 2012
Purchased Call Option [Member]
2013 convertible senior notes [Member]
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| Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity [Line Items] | ||||
| Option indexed to issuer's equity, strike price (in dollars per share) | 10.93 | 5.08 | ||
| Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, capped ceiling (in dollars per share) | $ 14.51 | $ 6.64 | ||
| Option indexed to issuer's equity, shares (in shares) | 54.9 | 45.2 | ||
| Option Indexed To Issuers Equity Settlement Minimum Proceeds | $ 0 | |||
| Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Settlement Maximum Proceeds | 196 | |||
| Option indexed to issuers equity cash paid | 48 | 102 | 48 | |
| Option indexed to issuers equity cash received upon settlement | $ 24 | $ 0 | $ 24 | |