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Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2012
Jul. 30, 2011
Jul. 31, 2010
Jul. 30, 2011
In-Process Research & Development
Jul. 30, 2011
Technology
Year
Jul. 28, 2012
Technology
Jul. 30, 2011
Customer Relationships
Year
Jul. 28, 2012
Customer Relationships
Jul. 30, 2011
Other
Year
Jul. 28, 2012
Lightwire, Inc.
Jul. 28, 2012
Lightwire, Inc.
Technology
Year
Jul. 28, 2012
All Others
Jul. 28, 2012
All Others
Technology
Year
Jul. 28, 2012
All Others
Customer Relationships
Year
Schedule of Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Acquired Through Business Combinations [Line Items]                            
Weighted-Average Useful Life (in Years)         4.8   6.4   2.5   5.0   3.5 3.0
Amount, acquired finite lives         $ 92 $ 199 $ 16 $ 1 $ 1   $ 97   $ 102 $ 1
Amount, acquired indefinite lives       5                    
Amount, acquired indefinite and finite lives intangible assets $ 200 $ 114 $ 2,380             $ 97   $ 103