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Agreement with SK hynix (Details 2) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 09, 2013	Jun. 11, 2013
SK hynix
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Antitrust litigation settlement		$ 4.0
Settlement of past infringement		280.0
License Agreement		250.0
Total fair value		$ 534.0
Micron
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Antitrust litigation settlement	$ 8.0
Settlement of past infringement	235.0
License Agreement	440.0
Total fair value	$ 683.0

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