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Current liabilities of discontinued operations Total current liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Other non-current liabilities Total noncurrent liabilities Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 471,934 shares authorized, none outstanding Common stock, $0.16 2/3 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized, 291,249,011 shares issued and outstanding (291,193,451 on November 1, 2008) Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive loss Total shareholders' equity Total liabilities and shareholders' equity Total nonoperating (income) expense Other, net Nonoperating (income) expense: Total provision for income taxes Income from continuing operations, net of tax Total income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax Shares used to compute earnings per share - basic Shares used to compute earnings per share - diluted Basic earnings per share from continuing operations Basic earnings per share Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations Diluted earnings per share Dividends declared and paid per share Operating expenses: Gross margin Research and development Selling, marketing, general and administrative Total operating expenses Operating income Discontinued operations, net of tax: Cash and cash equivalents at end of year Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Shareholders' Equity Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Total assets Non-current assets of discontinued operations Other assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Intangible assets, net Net property, plant and equipment Less accumulated depreciation and amortization Property, plant and equipment, gross Leasehold improvements Office equipment Machinery and equipment Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net Total inventory Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Current assets of discontinued operations Total current assets Property, plant and equipment, at cost: Assets [Abstract] Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows: Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract] Stock-Based Compensation. Special Charges [Abstract] Special Charges [Abstract] Special Charges. Subsequent Event [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Abstract] Subsequent Event. Segment Information Pension Plans Income Taxes Subsequent Event Revolving Credit Facility Repurchase of common stock Net proceeds from employee stock plans Excess Tax Benefit From Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Net cash provided (used) by financing activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Purchases of short-term available-for-sale investments Net (expenditures) proceeds from sales of businesses (See Note 15) Additions to property, plant and equipment (Increase) decrease in other assets Net cash (used) provided by investing activities Depreciation Amortization of intangibles Stock-based compensation expense Gain on sale of business Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Excess Tax Benefit From Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Other non-cash activity Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from operating activities: Cash flows from investing activities: Cash flows from financing activities: Preferred stock, par value Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred stock, shares outstanding Common stock, par value Common stock, shares authorized Common stock, shares issued Common stock, shares outstanding Deferred compensation plan liability Deferred Compensation Liability, Current, Total Deferred Compensation Liability, Current Gain on sale of discontinued operations Gain on sale of discontinued operations Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Cumulative Effects of Changes in Accounting Principles, Noncontrolling Interest Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Nonoperating (income) expenses: Gross Profit Research and development Research and Development Expense Selling, marketing, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense Operating Expenses Operating income from continuing operations Operating Income (Loss) Operating expenses: Discontinued operations, net of tax: Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current, Total Accounts Payable, Current Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total Accrued Liabilities, Current Total adjustments Total adjustments Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Deferred compensation plan liability Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent, Total Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent Income from continuing operations, net of tax Income from continuing operations, net of tax Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income Net income Net income Purchases of short-term available-for-sale investments Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Net (expenditures) proceeds from sales of businesses (see Note 15) Payments for (Proceeds from) Businesses and Interest in Affiliates Additions to property, plant and equipment, net Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment (Increase) decrease in other assets Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Repurchase of common stock Net proceeds from employee stock plans Excess tax benefit-stock options Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Other non-cash activity Excess tax benefit-stock options Deferred income taxes Deferred The portion of the charge against earnings in the period of costs associated with restructuring activities, that was non-cash. Non-cash portion of special charge Non-cash portion of special charges Income tax payments related to gain on sale of businesses Income tax payments related to gain on sale of businesses The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income from the sale of businesses. Gain on sale of business Stock-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Amortization of intangibles Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total Depreciation Depreciation Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Common stock, $0.162/3 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized, 291,861,767 shares issued and outstanding (291,193,451 on November 1, 2008) Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 471,934 shares authorized, none outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Total Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance Preferred Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance Beginning Balance Ending Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Other non-current liabilities Other noncurrent liabilities Deferred income taxes Current liabilities of discontinued operations Current liabilities of discontinued operations Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Assets Intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Less accumulated depreciation and amortization Less accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Beginning Balance Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Ending Balance Assets Non-current assets of discontinued operations Non-current assets of discontinued operations Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent, Total Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent, Total Goodwill Goodwill Goodwill, Beginning Balance Goodwill, Ending Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Leasehold improvements Office equipment Machinery and equipment Machinery and Equipment, Gross, Total Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable less allowances of $1,681 ($5,501 in 2008) Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventory, Net Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Total Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Beginning Balance Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current, Ending Balance Current assets of discontinued operations Current assets of discontinued operations Cash flows from financing activities: Cash flows from investing: Cash flows from operating activities: Dividends declared per share Income from continuing operations, net of tax Income from continuing operations, net of tax Basic earnings per share from continuing operations Shares used to compute earnings per share - Diluted Shares used to compute earnings per share - Diluted Shares used to compute earnings per share - Basic Shares used to compute earnings per share - Basic Subsequent Event Income Taxes Revolving Credit Facility Retirement Plans Industry, Segment and Geographic Information Total revenue Sales Revenue, Net, Total Sales Revenue, Net Cost of sales Cost of sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Interest income Investment Income, Interest Income (loss) from discontinued operations Discontinued Operation, Amount of Other Income (Loss) from Disposition of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Total Discontinued Operation, Amount of Other Income (Loss) from Disposition of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax Deferred compensation plan investments Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Current Maturities of short-term available-for-sale investments Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities, Total Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities Dividend payments to shareholders Payments of Dividends, Common Stock Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Beginning Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Ending Balance Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Special charges Special charges Restructuring Charges Long-term debt Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent Other investments Long-term Investments, Total Long-term Investments Short-term investments Available-for-sale Securities, Current, Total Available-for-sale Securities, Current Payments for acquisitions Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Total nonoperating (income) expense Repurchase of common stock Dividend payments to shareholders Purchases of short-term available-for-sale investments Additions to property, plant and equipment, net Payments for acquisitions Gain on sale of business Income tax payments related to gain on sale of businesses Excess tax benefit - stock options Total nonoperating (income) expenses Gross margin Total operating expenses Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations Dividends declared and paid per share Inventories Leasehold improvements Property, plant and equipment, gross Decrease (increase) in other assets Dividend payments to shareholders Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Earnings Per Share, Basic Earnings Per Share, Diluted Assets, Current Liabilities, Current Liabilities, Noncurrent Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Interest income Other, net Net (expenditures) proceeds from sale of businesses (Increase) decrease in other assets Dividend payments to shareholders Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt Proceeds from issuance of Long-term Debt, Total Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Interest expense Interest Expense, Total Interest Expense Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Cost of sales Stock Based Compensation Cost Of Goods And Services Sold. Stock-Based Compensation Cost Of Goods And Services Sold. Research and development Stock Based Compensation Research And Development Expense Stock-Based Compensation Research And Development Expense. Selling, marketing, general and administrative Stock Based Compensation Selling, general and administrative Stock-Based Compensation Selling General And Administrative. Current Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Noncurrent Liabilities Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract] Product revenue Sales Revenue, Goods, Net, Total Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Costs and Expenses Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Earnings Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Minority interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Provision for income taxes: Income Taxes [Abstract] Payable currently Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Earnings per share - Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Earnings per share - Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Net income Net income Financing Activities Financing Activities [Abstract] Financing Activities. Investing Activities Investing Activities [Abstract] Investing Activities. Operations Operations [Abstract] Operations. Excess tax benefit - stock options Change in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Minority interest Change in operating assets and liabilities: Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Decrease (increase) in inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories, Total Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets, Total Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets (Decrease) increase in deferred compensation plan liability Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Compensation (Decrease) increase in income taxes payable Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Income Taxes Payable Balance Sheets [Abstract] Statements of Income [Abstract] Statements of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Beginning Balance, shares Ending Balance, shares Shares, Issued Common stock repurchased, shares Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Common stock repurchased Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Other comprehensive income Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Common stock repurchased Common stock repurchased, shares Issuance of stock under stock plans and other, net of repurchases Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation Tax benefit (deficit) - stock options Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation Dividends declared and paid Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Common Stock Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss) Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income - pension plans: Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges: Other Comprehensive Income, Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract] Net change in accumulated other comprehensive loss- pension plans (net of taxes of $286 in 2009 and $1,963 in 2008) Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net of Tax Net prior service income (net of taxes of $XXX in 2009 and $4 in 2008) Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plan, Net Prior Service Costs (Credit) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Transition obligation (net of taxes of $1 in 2009 and $4 in 2008) Other Comprehensive Income, Reclassification of Defined Benefit Plan Net Transition Asset (Obligation), Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax Minimum pension liability adjustment (net of taxes of $0 in 2009, $0 in 2008 and $640 in 2007) Other Comprehensive Income, Minimum Pension Liability Net Adjustment, Net of Tax Net change in derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges Other Comprehensive Income, Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Realized (gain) loss reclassification (net of taxes of $XXX in 2009, $2,420 in 2008 and $107 in 2007) Other Comprehensive Income, Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax Deferred income on shipments to distributors Deferred income on shipments to distributors net The carrying amount of consideration received as of the balance sheet date on potential income that were not recognized as income in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, deferred income represents the difference between deferred revenue and deferred costs of sales at the balance sheet date. Total other assets Total other assets Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold or consumed after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Land and buildings Land and buildings gross Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of real estate held for productive use and long-lived, depreciable assets that include building structures held for productive use including any addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, such as interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing. This excludes land held for sale. Other Assets Other Asset [Abstract] Other Asset. Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of expenditures made, not otherwise specified in the taxonomy, in advance of the timing of recognition of expenses which are expected to be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer and of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Deferred compensation plan investments Deferred compensation plan investments current The Current portion of the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of assets held under deferred compensation agreements. Shareholders' Equity Changes in fair value of derivatives (net of taxes of $5,496 in 2009, $1,622 in 2008 and $846 in 2007) Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Net unrealized (losses) gains on securities: Other Comprehensive Income, Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Net unrealized holding gains (losses) (net of taxes of $X in 2009, $217 in 2008 and $100 in 2007) on securities classified as other investments Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities classified as other investments Appreciation or the loss in value of the total of unsold securities classified as other investments during the period being reported on, net of tax. Net unrealized holding gains (net of taxes of $XXX in 2009, $372 in 2008 and $2,746 in 2007) on securities classified as short-term investments Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustment Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Total Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Tax effect on unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities classified as other investments Tax effect on unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities classified as other investments Tax Effect On Unrealized Holding Gains Losses On Securities Classified As Other Investments. Tax effect on Changes in fair value of derivatives Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Tax effect on realized (gain) loss reclassification Other Comprehensive Income, Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Tax Tax effect on minimum pension liability adjustment Other Comprehensive Income, Minimum Pension Liability Net Adjustment, Tax Tax effect on transition obligation Other Comprehensive Income, Reclassification of Defined Benefit Plant Net Transition Asset (Obligation), Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Tax Tax effect on change in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income- pension plans Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plans, Tax, Total Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plans, Tax Description of Business [Abstract] Revolving Credit Facility [Abstract] Revenue Sales Revenue, Net [Abstract] Revenue from one-time IP license Licenses Revenue Increase in other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Net unrealized holding (losses) gains (net of taxes of $347 in 2009, $372 in 2008 and $2,746 in 2007) on securities classified as short-term investments Net unrealized holding gains on securities classified as short-term investments Appreciation or the loss in value of the total of unsold securities classified as short-term investments during the period being reported on, net of tax. Comprehensive income from continuing operations Comprehensive income from continuing operations The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the economic entity, including both controlling (parent) and noncontrolling interests. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, including any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent before discontinued operations. Comprehensive income from continuing operations Tax effect on unrealized holding gains on securities classified as short-term investments Tax effect on unrealized holding gains on securities classified as short-term investments Tax Effect On Unrealized Holding Gains Losses On Securities Classified As Short-Term Investments. Minority interest Total other assets Net unrealized holding gains (losses) (net of taxes of $197 in 2009, $217 in 2008 and $100 in 2007) on securities classified as other investments Realized (gain) loss reclassification (net of taxes of $1,609 in 2009, $2,420 in 2008 and $107 in 2007) Net prior service income (net of taxes of $1 in 2009 and $4 in 2008) Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax Allowances for accounts receivable Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current, Beginning Balance Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current, Ending Balance Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Description of Business Nature of Operations [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Abstract. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation and Shareholders' Equity [Abstract] Stock Based Compensation and Shareholders Equity Abstract. Acquisitions [Abstract] Acquisitions Abstract. Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Litigation Settlement [Abstract] Maxim Litigation Settlement Abstract. Other Investments [Abstract] Other Investments [Abstract] Lease Commitments [Abstract] Lease Commitments [Abstract] Lease Commitments Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Abstract. Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Deferred Compensation Plan Investments [Abstract] Deferred Compensation Plan Investments Abstract Long-Term Debt [Abstract] Retirement Plans [Abstract] Industry, Segment And Geographic Information [Abstract] Industry, Segment and Geographic Information. Deferred Compensation Plan Investments Deferred Compensation Plan Investments Text Block Description of assets of the Company's deferred compensation plan. Maxim Litigation Settlement Litigation Settlement Text Block Describes the legal settlement executed between the Company and Maxim Integrated Products Inc. Provision for income taxes Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Accrued Liabilities Current And Noncurrent [Abstract] Accrued Liabilities [Abstract] Statement Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Retirement Plans [Abstract] Industry, Segment and Geographic Information [Abstract] Long-Term Debt [Abstract] Gain on sale of investments Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments, Total Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments Decrease (increase) in deferred compensation plan investments Increase Decrease in deferred compensation plan investments The net change during the reporting period in the assets of the Company's deferred compensation plan. (Decrease) increase in accounts payable, deferred income and accrued liabilities Increase Decrease in accounts payable, deferred income and accrued liabilities The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations and expenses incurred but not paid and the net change during the reporting period on deferred income on shipments to distributors expected to be recognized as revenue within one year of the normal operating cycle. Proceeds from sale of investment Proceeds from Sale of Other Investments Other financing activities Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net unrealized (losses) gains on securities Net actuarial loss (net of taxes of $287 in 2009 and $1,971 in 2008) Other Comprehensive Income, Reclassification of Defined Benefit Plan's Net (Gain) Loss Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax Tax effect on actuarial loss Other Comprehensive Income, Defined Benefit Plan's Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax Tax effect on prior service income Other Comprehensive Income, Amortization of Defined Benefit Plan Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Pension Cost, Tax Change in accounting principle related to defined benefit plans Application of Recognition Provisions of FAS 158, Effect on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax Issuance of stock under stock plans and other, net of repurchases, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation Stock-based compensation expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition, Value Change in defined benefit plan measurement date Change in Defined Benefit Plan Measurement Date Adjustment of beginning retained earnings, net of tax, to reflect the application of FAS 158 measurement date provisions. Parent [Member] Preferred Stock [Member] Capital Units [Member] Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member] Preferred Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Deferred Compensation, Share-based Payments [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Retained Earnings, Appropriated [Member] Retained Earnings, Unappropriated [Member] Undistributed Income from Other than Gain or Loss on Sale of Properties [Member] Undistributed Net Realized Gain or Loss on Sale of Properties [Member] Accumulated Distributions in Excess of Net Income [Member] Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Comprehensive Income [Member] Special Charges Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Other Investments Other Investments Text Block Description of other investments. Accrued Liabilities Accrued Liabilities Text Block Description and amounts of accrued liabilities at the end of the reporting period. Long-Term Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Gain on sale of investments Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable Decrease in inventories Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets Decrease (increase) in deferred compensation plan investments Minority interest Stock-Based Compensation and Shareholders' Equity Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Text Block] Maxim Litigation Settlement [Abstract] Maxim Litigation Settlement [Abstract] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] Deferred Compensation Plan Liability [Abstract] Deferred Compensation Plan Liability Compensation Related Costs, General [Text Block] Adjustment, related to a change in accounting principle related to defined benefit plans Adjustment related to defined benefit plans Adjustment, related to defined benefit plans. Tax effect related to a change in accounting principle related to defined benefit plans Tax effect related to defined benefit plans Tax effect related to defined benefit plans.