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Commitments, Contingencies and Related Parties Equity Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 29, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2017
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Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Notes Receivable And Investments In Related Parties | $ 1,845 | $ 1,340
Flash Partners Ltd |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Notes Receivable, Related Parties | 737 | 264
Investments | 187 | 187
Flash Alliance Ltd |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Notes Receivable, Related Parties | 101 | 119
Investments | 279 | 279
Flash Forward Ltd |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Notes Receivable, Related Parties | 429 | 379
Investments | 112 | 112
Equity Method Investee |  |
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |
Notes Receivable And Investments In Related Parties | $ 1,845 | $ 1,340

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