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Segments and Geographical Information - Segment Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 4,358 $ 4,194 $ 4,402
Research and development 628 635 568
Operating income (loss) 412 357 273
Operating income (loss) as a % of revenue 9.50% 8.50% 6.20%
Results relating to equity-accounted investees (27) (77) (86)
HPMS [Member]
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 3,282 2,906 2,846
Research and development 539 554 454
Operating income (loss) 527 339 387
Operating income (loss) as a % of revenue 16.10% 11.70% 13.60%
Results relating to equity-accounted investees         
SP [Member]
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 832 925 848
Research and development 43 37 32
Operating income (loss) 37 141 91
Operating income (loss) as a % of revenue 4.40% 15.20% 10.70%
Results relating to equity-accounted investees         
Manufacturing Operations [Member]
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 211 316 525
Research and development 1   18
Operating income (loss) (36) (60) (57)
Operating income (loss) as a % of revenue (17.10%) (19.00%) (10.90%)
Results relating to equity-accounted investees         
Corporate and Other [Member]
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue 33 [1] 47 [1] 136 [1]
Research and development 45 [1] 44 [1] 48 [1]
Operating income (loss) (116) [1] (63) [1] (117) [1]
Results relating to equity-accounted investees (27) [1] (77) [1] (86) [1]
Divested Home activities [Member]
      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Revenue     47
Research and development     16
Operating income (loss)     (31)
Operating income (loss) as a % of revenue     (66.00%)
Results relating to equity-accounted investees       
[1] Corporate and Other is not a segment under ASC 280 "Segment Reporting".