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Identifiable Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Footnotes (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 28, 2020 USD ($)
Braftovi [Member] | Developed Technology Rights [Member] |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Finite-lived intangible assets period increase (decrease) | $ 1,400
Array [Member] | Licensing Agreements [Member] |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Finite-lived intangible assets period increase (decrease) | 550
In Process Research and Development [Member] | Braftovi [Member] |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, period increase (decrease) | (1,400)
License Agreements and Other [Member] | Array [Member] |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, period increase (decrease) | $ (550)

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