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Business Segment, Geographic Area, Product Information and Significant Customer Information - Segment Assets by Reportable Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Accounts receivable, net | $ 603 | $ 720
Inventory | 991 | 977
Total assets | 1,594 | 1,697
VSD [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Accounts receivable, net | 178 | 270
Inventory | 542 | 491
Total assets | 720 | 761
PSD [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Accounts receivable, net | 174 | 194
Inventory | 294 | 296
Total assets | 468 | 490
MSD [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Accounts receivable, net | 251 | 256
Inventory | 155 | 190
Total assets | $ 406 | $ 446

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