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Amortizable Intangible Assets
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 25, 2026
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Amortizable Intangible Assets Amortizable Intangible Assets
The components of our amortizable intangible assets are as follows:
 Jan 25, 2026Jan 26, 2025
 Gross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Net 
Carrying
Amount		Gross
Carrying
Amount		Accumulated
Amortization		Net 
Carrying
Amount
 (In millions)
Acquisition-related intangible assets$5,656 $(2,580)$3,076 $2,900 $(2,264)$636 
Patents and licensed technology528 (298)230 449 (278)171 
Total intangible assets$6,184 $(2,878)$3,306 $3,349 $(2,542)$807 
Amortization expense associated with intangible assets for fiscal years 2026, 2025, and 2024 was $488 million, $593 million, and $614 million, respectively.
The following table outlines the estimated future amortization expense related to the net carrying amount of intangible assets as of January 25, 2026:
Future Amortization Expense
 (In millions)
Fiscal Year: 
2027$923 
2028729 
2029592 
2030511 
2031468 
2032 and thereafter83 
Total$3,306