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Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Goodwill by Reporting Segment (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2019 reporting_unit | Mar. 31, 2019 unit | Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 2,299.0 |  |  |
Goodwill, ending balance | 6,663.9 |  |  | $ 2,299.0
Number of reporting units (in units) |  | 2 | 2 |
Microsemi Corporation |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Goodwill, ending balance | 4,364.9 |  |  |
Semiconductor Products Reporting Unit |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 2,279.8 |  |  | 2,279.8
Goodwill, ending balance | 6,644.7 |  |  | 2,279.8
Semiconductor Products Reporting Unit | Microsemi Corporation |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Additions due to business combination | 4,364.9 |  |  | 0.0
Technology Licensing Reporting Unit |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 19.2 |  |  | 19.2
Goodwill, ending balance | 19.2 |  |  | 19.2
Technology Licensing Reporting Unit | Microsemi Corporation |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Additions due to business combination | $ 0.0 |  |  | $ 0.0

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