The amount of cash received during the period on settlement of a hedge.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Topic 815
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Nominal or face amount used to calculate payment on derivative.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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-SubTopic 10
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-Section 50
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Period the derivative contract is outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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- Definition

Amount, before tax, of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and derivative, classified as operating. Investment includes, but is not limited to, debt and equity securities, security sold short, real estate, and commodity.

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Derivative, Fair Value, Increase For Gross Asset And (Liability)

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Derivative Instruments - Additional Information (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2024 USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2024 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2024 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2024 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 EUR (€)
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Total cash receipts				$ 86
Increase for gross asset and liability presentation	$ 0			0			$ 0
Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Gain (loss) on contract	(7)		$ 24	26	$ 31
Forward interest rate swaps \| Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Cash receipts		$ 77
Gain (loss) on contract	0		23	$ 31	34
Foreign currency exchange forward \| Derivative instruments not designated as hedges:
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Maturity period				1 month
Foreign currency exchange forward \| Derivative instruments designated as hedges: \| Cash flow hedges
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on anticipated sales hedging:
Maturity period				12 months
Gain (loss) on contract	$ (2)		$ (6)	$ 4	$ (16)
Derivative forward long-term interest rate swap \| €						€ 622		€ 485