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Disposal of Subsidiary - Additional Information (Detail) shares in Millions | Jan. 31, 2015 shares
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Disposal groups classified as held for sale [member] | TSMC SSL [member] | Epistar Corporation [member] |
Disclosure Of Discontinued Operation [line items] |
Sale of common shares | 565.5

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