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The portion of consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. If the entity does not present consolidated financial statements, the amount of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes.

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-Publisher SEC
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TECH Semiconductor Singapore Pte. Ltd. - Additional Details (Details) (USD $) In Millions	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2011	Jun. 02, 2011	Jun. 03, 2010	Mar. 04, 2010	Jun. 02, 2011	Jun. 03, 2010
Effects of changes in ownership interests in TECH on Micron shareholders' equity [Line Items]
Net income attributable to Micron		$ 75	$ 939		$ 302	$ 1,508
Transfers from noncontrolling interest increasing additional capital:
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests in TECH					(159)	0
Attributable to Micron [Member]
Effects of changes in ownership interests in TECH on Micron shareholders' equity [Line Items]
Net income attributable to Micron		75	939		302	1,508
Transfers from noncontrolling interest increasing additional capital:
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests in TECH	67	0	0	10	67	10
Change from net income attributable to Micron and transfers from noncontrolling interests		$ 75	$ 939		$ 369	$ 1,518