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Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Goodwill by Reporting Segment (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) unit
Goodwill By Reporting Segment [Line Items] |  |
Number of reporting units (in units) | unit |  | 2
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill opening balance | $ 6,663.9 |
Goodwill closing balance | 6,664.8 | $ 6,663.9
Semiconductor Products Reporting Unit |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill opening balance | 6,644.7 |
Additions | 0.9 |
Goodwill closing balance | 6,645.6 | 6,644.7
Technology Licensing Reporting Unit |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill opening balance | 19.2 |
Additions | 0.0 |
Goodwill closing balance | $ 19.2 | $ 19.2

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