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Sale and Leaseback Transactions (Details) (Narrative) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 27, 2014
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Dec. 28, 2013
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Dec. 29, 2012
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Sep. 28, 2013
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| Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items] |
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| Net (gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
$ 0us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment |
$ (31)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment |
$ (1)us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfPropertyPlantEquipment |
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| Property in Austin Texas |
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| Sale Leaseback Transactions |
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| Net (gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
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| Sale Leaseback Transactions | Property in Austin Texas |
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| Lease terms of property sold and leased back |
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The operating lease expires in March 2025 and provides for one 10-year optional renewal. |
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| Sale Leaseback Transactions | Property in Markham Canada |
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| Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items] |
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| Sale Leaseback Transactions | Property in Singapore |
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| Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items] |
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| Net proceeds from sale leaseback transaction |
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| Deferred gain on sale leaseback transaction |
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$ 14us-gaap_SaleLeasebackTransactionDeferredGainNet
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| Lease terms of property sold and leased back |
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The initial operating lease term expires in September 2023 and provides for options to extend the lease for 4 years, at the end of the initial operating lease term, and for an additional 3.5 years thereafter. |
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