Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 27, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,956,085	$ 2,876,627
Short-term investments	151,159	140,958
Total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments	3,107,244	3,017,585
Accounts receivable, net	436,421	323,708
Inventories	158,441	152,721
Deferred income taxes — current	62,575	59,049
Deferred compensation plan — marketable securities	58,402	60,321
Deferred compensation plan — restricted cash equivalents	20,270	17,116
Other current assets	30,479	49,852
Total current assets	3,873,832	3,680,352
Property and equipment, net	198,642	206,148
Long-term investments	713,651	704,758
Deferred income taxes — non-current	13,548	17,082
Goodwill	93,073	2,329
Acquisition-related Intangible Assets, Net	86,500	4,874
Other assets, net	40,518	42,285
Total assets	5,019,764	4,657,828
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	52,224	50,036
Accrued liabilities	37,525	29,005
Accrued compensation and related liabilities	43,544	40,606
Deferred compensation plan obligations	78,672	77,437
Deferred income and allowances on sales to distributors	444,705	345,993
Total current liabilities	656,670	543,077
Income taxes payable — non-current	266,395	272,000
Long-term debt	500,000	500,000
Other non-current liabilities	8,916	9,304
Total liabilities	1,431,981	1,324,381
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock: $.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; outstanding - 321,105 shares at September 27, 2013 and 319,564 shares at December 31, 2012	321	320
Capital in excess of par value	1,214,586	1,122,555
Retained earnings	2,374,005	2,204,980
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/ income	(1,129)	5,592
Total stockholders' equity	3,587,783	3,333,447
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 5,019,764	$ 4,657,828