Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 631,879	$ 623,558	[1]
Short-term investments	1,825,540	1,091,187	[1]
Accounts receivable, net	207,248	229,175	[1]
Inventories	206,728	201,250	[1]
Deferred tax assets	2,066	60,709	[1]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	74,365	91,760	[1]
Total current assets	2,947,826	2,297,639	[1]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:	802,093	784,796	[1]
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(447,293)	(419,109)	[1]
Net property, plant and equipment	354,800	365,687	[1]
Long-term investments	1,287,392	1,651,033	[1]
Goodwill	159,296	158,990	[1]
Acquisition-related intangibles, net	31,329	36,054	[1]
Other assets	221,158	220,048	[1]
Total Assets	5,001,801	4,729,451	[1]
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	90,123	72,766	[1]
Accrued payroll and related liabilities	152,397	124,195	[1]
Income taxes payable	4,595	60,632	[1]
Deferred income on shipments to distributors	48,075	53,358	[1]
Deferred tax liabilities	140,601	51	[1]
Other accrued liabilities	61,894	75,786	[1]
Convertible debentures (Note 10)	934,392	0	[1]
Total current liabilities	1,432,077	386,788	[1]
Convertible debentures (Note 10)	0	922,666	[1]
Deferred tax liabilities	279,696	415,442	[1]
Long-term income taxes payable	10,576	37,579	[1]
Other long-term liabilities	2,481	3,680	[1]
Commitments and contingencies			[1]
Temporary equity (Note 10)	355,243	0	[1]
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value (none issued)	0	0	[1]
Common stock, $.01 par value	2,665	2,636	[1]
Additional paid-in capital	1,037,592	1,276,278	[1]
Retained earnings	1,889,019	1,675,722	[1]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,548)	8,660	[1]
Total stockholders' equity	2,921,728	2,963,296	[1]
Total Liabilities, Temporary Equity and Stockholders' Equity	$ 5,001,801	$ 4,729,451	[1]

[1] Derived from audited financial statements