Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income [Text Block]
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
ASU 2016-09 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
Effect of Early Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncement [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Cumulative-effect adjustment
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Discrete income tax benefit generated by the settlement of share-based awards
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount
Cash flow from operating activities operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flow from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Property, Plant and Equipment Assets Held-for-sale Disclosure [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table]
Schedule of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale by Asset Type [Axis]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale by Asset Type [Axis]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain]
MEMS [Member]
MEMS [Member]
MEMS [Member]
wafter manufacturing fab [Member]
wafter manufacturing fab [Member]
wafer manufacturing fab [Member]
Inventory on hand [Member]
Inventory on hand [Member]
inventory on hand [Member]
San Jose Wafer Fab [Member]
San Jose Wafer Fab [Member]
San Jose Wafer Fab [Member]
Energy Metering Business [Member]
Energy Metering Business [Member]
Energy Metering Business [Member]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of
Proceeds from Sale of Other Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Other Property, Plant, and Equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Service Life [Member]
Service Life [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
WLP Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Dallas Manufacturing Facility Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Dallas Manufacturing Facility Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
San Jose Fab Shutdown Plan [Member]
San Jose Fab Shutdown Plan [Member]
San Jose Fab Shutdown Plan [Member]
Other Restructuring Plans [Member]
Other Restructuring Plans [Member]
Other Restructuring Plans [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date
Restructuring Charge, Charges and Change in Estimates
Restructuring Charge, Charges and Change in Estimates
Restructuring Charge, Charges and Change in Estimates
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Reserve
Severance and restructuring expenses
Restructuring Charges
Payments for Restructuring
Payments for Restructuring
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Restructuring Reserve
Common Stock Repurchases [Abstract]
Common Stock Repurchases [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Shares of common stock repurchased
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Value of common stock repurchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Product Warranty Accrual
Product Warranty Accrual
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease)
Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease)
Product Warranty Accrual
Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Product Warranty Accrual, Noncurrent
Product Warranty Accrual, Noncurrent
DEI [Abstract]
DEI [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Forward Contracts Held to [Axis]
Forward Contracts Held to [Axis]
Forward Contracts Held to [Axis]
Forward Contracts Held to [Domain]
Forward Contracts Held to [Domain]
[Domain] for Forward Contracts Held to [Axis]
Forward contracts held to purchase U.S. dollars [Member]
Forward contracts held to purchase U.S. dollars [Member]
Forward contracts held to purchase U.S. dollars [Member]
Forward contracts held to sell U.S. dollars [Member]
Forward contracts held to sell U.S. dollars [Member]
Forward contracts held to sell U.S. dollars [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivatives
Derivative, Notional Amount
Common Stock Repurchases [Text Block]
Common Stock Repurchases [Text Block]
Common Stock Repurchases [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Numerator for basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Denominator for basic earnings per share
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Effect of dilutive securities
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Stock options, ESPP and RSUs
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Denominator for diluted earnings per share
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Earnings per share, Basic (per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings per share, Diluted (per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Financial Instruments [Text Block]
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Investments by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Investments by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Investments by Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Investments, Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Investments, Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Investments, Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Short-Term Investment [Member]
Short-Term Investment [Member]
Short-Term Investment [Member]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
US Treasury Bills [Member]
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Impairment charges
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Available-for-sale Securities
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Gross Unrealized Gain
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Gross Unrealized Loss
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Fixed Rate Note Due November 2018 at 2 Point 50 Percent [Member]
Fixed Rate Note Due November 2018 at 2 Point 50 Percent [Member]
Fixed Rate Note Due November 2018 at 2 Point 50 Percent [Member]
Fixed Rate Note Due March 2023 at 3 Point 375 Percent [Member]
Fixed Rate Note Due March 2023 at 3 Point 375 Percent [Member]
Fixed Rate Note Due March 2023 at 3 Point 375 Percent [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Short-term Debt, Fair Value
Short-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term debt, current portion
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Debt Issuance Cost
Debt Issuance Cost
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Stated interest rate of the notes
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Effective interest rate of the Notes
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Net Proceeds From Issuance of Long Term Debt 4
Net Proceeds From Issuance of Long Term Debt 4
Net Proceeds From Issuance of Long Term Debt 4
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed
Interest expense relating to the Notes
Interest Expense, Debt
Estimated fair value of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Interest Expense
Interest Expense
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Restricted Stock Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Restricted Stock Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance-Based Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Performance-Based Units, Vested and Expected to Vest [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Available-for-sale investments [Table Text Block]
Available-for-sale Securities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of long-term debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Intellectual property [Member]
Intellectual Property [Member]
Customer relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Tradename [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Patents [Member]
Patents [Member]
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, useful life, minimum (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Original Cost
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
IPR&D
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Gross
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Total purchased intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Cost of goods sold, amortization
Cost of Goods Sold, Amortization
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Intangible Asset Amortization Expense
Intangible Asset Amortization Expense
Intangible Asset Amortization Expense
Future amortization expense [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Remaining three months of 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted stock units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
ESP Plan [Member]
Employee Stock [Member]
Market stock units [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Allocation and Classification in Financial Statements [Abstract]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Less: Income tax effect
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Net stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested units
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Useful lives of definite lived intangible assets [Table Text Block]
Useful Lives of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Useful Lives of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of intangible assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of amortization expense allocation of intangible assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amortization Expense Allocation of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amortization Expense Allocation of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information [Text Block]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Intercompany Receivables [Member]
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Intercompany Receivables [Member]
Unrealized Holding Gains (Losses) on Intercompany Receivables [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized Holding Gains (losses) on Available-for-sale Investments [Member]
Unrealized Holding Gains (losses) on Available-for-sale Investments [Member]
Unrealized Holding Gains (losses) on Available-for-sale Investments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Fair Value Measurements [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value by Assets and Liabilities Class1 [Axis]
Fair Value by Assets and Liabilities Class1 [Axis]
Fair Value by Assets and Liabilities Class1 [Axis]
Fair Value by Assets and Liabilities Class1 [Domain]
Fair Value by Assets and Liabilities Class1 [Domain]
[Domain] for Fair Value by Assets and Liabilities Class1 [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Class [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Class [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Class [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Total Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Total Liabilities
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis
Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on post-retirement benefits, net of tax benefit (expense)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill Impairment by Group [Axis]
Goodwill Impairment by Group [Axis]
Goodwill Impairment by Group [Axis]
Goodwill Impairment by Group [Domain]
Goodwill Impairment by Group [Domain]
[Domain] for Goodwill Impairment by Group [Axis]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt Instrument, Covenant Requirement, Ratio of Debt to EBITDA
Debt Instrument, Covenant Requirement, Ratio of Debt to EBITDA
Debt Instrument, Covenant Requirement, Ratio of Debt to EBITDA
Debt Instrument, Convenant Requirement, minimum interest coverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Convenant Requirement, minimum interest coverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Convenant Requirement, minimum interest coverage ratio
Short-term Debt
Short-term Debt
Change in Accounting Estimate [Abstract]
Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table]
Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating Income (Loss), Excluding Accelerated Depreciation Expense
Operating Income (Loss), Excluding Accelerated Depreciation Expense
Operating Income (Loss), Excluding Accelerated Depreciation Expense
Net Income (Loss), Excluding Accelerated Depreciation Expense
Net Income (Loss), Excluding Accelerated Depreciation Expense
Net Income (Loss), Excluding Accelerated Depreciation Expense
Basic (per share)
Diluted (per share)
Decrease in basic earnings per share
Decrease in basic earnings per share
Decrease in basic earnings per share
Decrease in Diluted Earnings Per Share
Decrease in Diluted Earnings Per Share
Decrease in Diluted Earnings Per Share
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenues
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Severance and Restructuring Charges
Severance and Restructuring Charges
Severance and Restructuring Charges
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income
Interest and other expense, net
Interest and Other Income Expense Net
Interest and Other Income Expense Net
Income before provision for income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Net income
Earnings per share:
Shares used in the calculation of earnings per share:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Dividends paid per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Inventories:
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Gross
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Inventory, net
Inventory, Net
Property, plant and equipment:
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Land
Land
Buildings and building improvements
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Employee-related Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Employee-related Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued Vacation
Accrued Vacation, Current
Accrued Bonuses
Accrued Bonuses, Current
Accrued severance and post-employment benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement and Postemployment Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Current
Accrued Salaries
Accrued Salaries, Current
Other
Other Employee Related Liabilities, Current
Accrued salary and related expenses
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
China [Member]
CHINA
Rest of Asia [Member]
Rest of Asia [Member]
Rest of Asia [Member]
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Philippines [Member]
PHILIPPINES
Rest of World [Member]
Rest of the World [Member]
Rest of the World [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Revenues
Revenues
Long-lived assets
Long-Lived Assets
Market Stock Units [Member]
Market Stock Units [Member]
Market Stock Units [Member]
Outstanding and expected to vest MSUs [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Weighted average grant date fair value (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Released
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Outstanding, ending
Expected to vest, number of shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Outstanding and expected to Vest, weighted average remaining contractual term 3
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term 1
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term 1
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding and expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Management Share Units, Expected to Vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Market Share Units, Expected to Vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares
Weighted average period of recognition for unrecognized compensation costs (in years)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Short-term Investments
Short-term Investments
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-term Investments
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Other assets current
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net
Intangible assets, net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other assets noncurrent
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Assets Held-for-sale, Not Part of Disposal Group, Current
Assets Held-for-sale, Not Part of Disposal Group, Current
TOTAL ASSETS
Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Income taxes payable
Taxes Payable, Current
Accrued salary and related expenses
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Deferred income on shipments to distributors
Deferred Revenue, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long term debt
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock and capital in excess of par value
Common Stocks, Including Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings, Unappropriated
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity
Outstanding and expected to vest RSUs [Roll Forward]
Restricted stock units vested and expected to vest, weighted average remaining contractual term 1
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term 3
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term 3
Restricted stock units expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Value of restricted stock unit shares withheld for withholding tax
Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Weighted-average Assumptions Used for Fair Value of Award Granted [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Expected stock price volatility
Dividend yield
Options granted, weighted average fair value of stock options (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Income Taxes [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Balance Sheet Components [Text Block]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Deferred taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Tax benefit (shortfall) related to stock-based compensation plans
Deferred Tax Expense from Stock Options Exercised
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other current assets and income tax refund receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Deferred income on shipments to distributors
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
All other accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from maturity of available-for-sale securities
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Payments to Acquire Investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Net issuance of restricted stock units
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Proceeds from stock options exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Dividends paid
Payments of Dividends
Net cash used in financing activities
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) [Abstract]
Beginning of period
End of period
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid (refunded), net during the period for income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Other Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Accounts payable related to property, plant, and equipment purchases
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Combined disclosure of basis of accounting, consolidation policy, omission of certain disclosures in the interim reporting period as allowed by the SEC, disclaimer of forward-looking projections of results.
Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Investment [Table]
Investment [Table]
Investment [Line Items]
Investment [Line Items]
Shares received as consideration
Proceeds from sale of shares
Gain realized upon sale of shares, payable
Gain on Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Payable
Gain on Sale of Available-for-sale Securities, Payable
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long Lived Assets by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding, beginning
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Options Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Options Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options Cancelled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Options outstanding, ending
Options exercisable, number of shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options vested and expected to vest, number of shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price, beginning (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options granted, weighted average exercise price (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercised, weighted average exercise price (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options cancelled, weighted average exercise price (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price, ending (per share)
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options vested and expected to vest, weighted average exercise price (per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options vested and expected to vest, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Options vested and expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value