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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 20-F  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2012  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY  
Trading Symbol NXPI  
Entity Registrant Name NXP Semiconductors N.V.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001413447  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   251,751,500
Entity Public Float