CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Feb. 27, 2014
Aug. 29, 2013
Assets, Current [Abstract]    
Cash and equivalents $ 4,305 $ 2,880
Short-term investments 199 221
Receivables 2,826 2,329
Inventories 2,462 2,649
Restricted cash 0 556
Other current assets 199 276
Total current assets 9,991 8,911
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]    
Long-term marketable investments 552 499
Property, plant and equipment, net 7,859 7,626
Equity method investments 618 396
Intangible assets, net 367 386
Deferred tax assets 741 861
Other noncurrent assets 487 439
Total assets 20,615 19,118
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 2,679 2,115
Deferred income 251 243
Equipment purchase contracts 145 182
Current debt 2,230 1,585
Total current liabilities 5,305 4,125
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]    
Long-term debt 4,317 4,452
Other noncurrent liabilities 858 535
Total liabilities 10,480 9,112
Commitments and contingencies      
Redeemable convertible notes 91 0
Micron shareholders' equity:    
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 3,000 shares authorized, 1,070 shares issued and outstanding (1,044 as of August 29, 2013) 107 104
Additional capital 8,282 9,187
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 836 (212)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 59 63
Total Micron shareholders' equity 9,284 9,142
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries 760 864
Total equity 10,044 10,006
Total liabilities and equity $ 20,615 $ 19,118