Stock-Based Compensation Plans Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Sep. 27, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Share based compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Policy [Policy Text Block]

The estimated fair values of restricted stock unit (RSU) awards were calculated based on the market price of Xilinx common stock on the date of grant, reduced by the present value of dividends expected to be paid on Xilinx common stock prior to vesting.

Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]

The fair values of stock options and stock purchase plan rights under the Company’s equity incentive plans and ESPP were estimated as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company’s expected stock price volatility assumption for stock options is estimated using implied volatility of the Company’s traded options. The expected life of options granted is based on the historical exercise activity as well as the expected disposition of all options outstanding. The expected life of options granted also considers the actual contractual term.