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Revenue (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended |
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Apr. 02, 2021 | Apr. 02, 2021 | Apr. 03, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Revenue, OTLs and STLs |  | $ 109 | $ 110 |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation | $ 2,900 | 2,900 |  |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected satisfaction in next 12 months, percent | 47.00% |  |  |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected satisfaction in subsequent 12 months, percent | 25.00% |  |  |
Contract with customer, asset, net | $ 77 | 77 |  | $ 65
Contract with customer, liability | $ 1,500 | 1,500 |  | $ 1,400
Contract with customer, liability, revenue recognized |  | $ 520 | $ 268 |

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