Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Assets [Abstract] Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Stockholders' Equity Abstract Stockholders' Equity Abstract Stockholders' equity: Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income [Abstract] Revenues [Abstract] Revenues by product Revenues: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Operating expenses: Earnings per share [Abstract] Earnings per share: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Shares (Denominator): Shares used in calculation of earnings per share: Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract] Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock and additional paid-in capital, par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock and additional paid-in capital, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock and additional paid-in capital, shares outstanding Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total stockholders' equity Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated deficit Common Stock, Including Additional Paid in Capital Common stock and additional paid-in capital; $0.0001 par value; 2,750 shares authorized; outstanding - 933 shares in 2011 and 932 shares in 2010 Commitments and Contingencies Contingencies and commitments Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other non-current liabilities Long Term Notes Payable Notes payable Other long-term debt Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Other Convertible Debt Current Less current portion Convertible notes current Current portion of convertible notes The portion of the carrying value of long-term convertible debt as of the balance sheet date that is scheduled to be repaid within one year or in the normal operating cycle if longer. The debt is convertible into another form of financial instrument, typically the entity's common stock. Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued liabilities Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Assets Total assets Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Intangible assets, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, plant and equipment, net Assets, Current Total current assets Other Assets, Current Other current assets Inventory, Net Inventories Inventories Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Trade receivables, net Available-for-sale Securities, Current Marketable securities Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Summary of significant accounting policies [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of significant accounting policies Income taxes [Abstract] Provision for income taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income taxes Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Earnings per share Available-for-sale Securities [Text Block] Available-for-sale investments Available-for-sale investments [Abstract] Inventories [Abstract] Inventories Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Inventories Financing arrangements [Abstract] Financing arrangements. Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Financing arrangements Stockholders' equity [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' equity Fair value measurement [Abstract] Fair value measurement. Fair value measurement Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Derivative instruments [Abstract] Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Derivative instruments Contingencies and commitments [Abstract] Contingencies and commitments. Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Contingencies and commitments Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted-average shares for basic Earnings Per Share Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Weighted-average shares for diluted Earnings Per Share Diluted Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic Earnings Per Share Basic Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted Earnings Per Share Diluted Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income for basic and diluted Earnings Per Share Net income Net income Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provisions for income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Cumulative Effects of Changes in Accounting Principles, Noncontrolling Interest Income before income taxes Nonoperating Income (Expense) Interest and other income, net Interest Expense, Debt Interest expense, net Operating Income (Loss) Operating income Costs and Expenses Total operating expenses Amortization Of Acquired Intangible Assets Amortization of certain acquired intangible assets The expense charged against earnings in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from certain identifiable acquired intangible assets not included elsewhere in the income statement. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method. Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general and administrative Research and Development Expense (Excluding Acquired in Process Cost) Research and development Cost Of Goods Sold Excluding Amortization Of Acquired Intangible Assets Cost of sales (excludes amortization of certain acquired intangible assets presented below) Total costs related to goods produced and sold during the reporting period (excludes amortization of certain acquired intangible assets presented separately). Revenues Total revenues Other Sales Revenue, Net Other revenues Product sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Decrease in cash and cash equivalents Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Other Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options Net proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with the Company's equity award programs Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Net proceeds from issuance of debt Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Repurchases of common stock Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Other Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Available-for-sale Securities Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities Proceeds from sales of marketable securities Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Purchases of marketable securities Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of property, plant and equipment Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Other Accrued Liabilities Other accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Income Taxes Payable Accrued income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Trade receivables, net Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Other Other items, net Share-based Compensation Stock-based compensation expense Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information. Convertible Debt, Noncurrent Convertible notes Summary of significant accounting policies (Policies) [Abstract] Summary of significant accounting policies. Consolidation, Policy [Text Block] Principles of consolidation Income taxes (Details) [Abstract] Income taxes. Income Taxes (Textuals) [Abstract] Income taxes (Textuals) [Abstract] Income Taxes. Inventories (Tables) [Abstract] Inventories. Inventories (Details) [Abstract] Inventories. Stock Repurchase Program Abstract Stock repurchase program. Stock repurchase program Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus 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 Other General Expense Other Goodwill Goodwill Summary of significant accounting policies (Details) [Abstract] Summary of significant accounting policies. Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Textuals Abstract Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Textuals. Summary of significant accounting policies (Textuals) [Abstract] Inventory, Net, Items Net of Reserve Alternative [Abstract] Inventories Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves Raw materials Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves Work in process Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Finished goods Stockholders Equity Textuals Abstract Stockholders' equity (Textuals) [Abstract] Stockholders Equity Textuals. Stockholders' equity (Details) [Abstract] Stockholders Equity Details. Earnings per share (Details) [Abstract] Earnings per share. Earnings per share (Tables) [Abstract] Earnings per share. Basic And Diluted Earning Per Share Abstract Computation of basic and diluted EPS Basic and diluted earning per share. Earnings per share (Textuals) [Abstract] Earnings per share. Earnings per share (Textuals) [Abstract] Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Income (Numerator): Financing arrangements (Details) [Abstract] Financing arrangements Details Abstract. Financing arrangements (Tables) [Abstract] Financing Arrangements. Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Total non-current debt Notes Due Period One [Member] 0.125% convertible notes due 2011 (2011 Convertible notes) [Member] Notes Due Period One. Notes Due Period Two [Member] 0.375% convertible notes due 2013 (2013 Convertible notes) [Member] Notes Due Period Two. Notes Due Period Three [Member] 5.85% notes due 2017 (2017 Notes) [Member] Notes Due Period Three. Notes Due Period Four [Member] 4.85% notes due 2014 (2014 Notes) [Member] Notes Due Period Four. Notes Due Period Five [Member] 5.70% notes due 2019 (2019 Notes) [Member] Notes Due Period Five. Notes Due Period Six [Member] 6.40% notes due 2039 (2039 Notes) [Member] Notes Due Period Six. Notes Due Period Seven [Member] 6.375% notes due 2037 (2037 Notes) [Member] Notes Due Period Seven. Notes Due Period Eight [Member] 5.75% notes due 2040 (2040 Notes) [Member] Notes Due Period Eight. Notes Due Period Nine [Member] 6.15% notes due 2018 (2018 Notes) [Member] Notes Due Period Nine. Notes Due Period Ten [Member] 6.90% notes due 2038 (2038 Notes) [Member] Notes Due Period Ten. Notes Due Period Eleven [Member] 4.50% notes due March 2020 (March 2020 Notes) [Member] Notes Due Period Eleven. Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Financing Arrangements Textuals Abstract Financing arrangements (Textuals) [Abstract] Financing Arrangements Textuals Abstract. Stated contractual interest rate on note Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Fair values of available for sale investments by type of security [Abstract] Fair values of available-for-sale investments by type of security Fair values of available for sale investments by type of security Abstract. Corporate debt securities - Financial [Member] Corporate debt securities - Financial [Member] Corporate debt securities financial Member. Corporate debt securities - Industrial [Member] Corporate debt securities - Industrial [Member] Corporate debt securities industrial Member. Other government related debt securities - Obligations of U.S. government agencies and FDIC guaranteed bank debt [Member] Other government related debt securities - Obligations of U.S. government agencies and FDIC guaranteed bank debt [Member] Other Non Current Assets Other assets - noncurrent Available-for-sale securities classified in other assets - noncurrent. Cash Less cash Available-for-sale securities (Textuals) [Abstract] Available-for-sale securities (Textuals) [Abstract] Available for sale securities Textuals Abstract. Total realized gains Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains Total realized losses Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities After Five Years Fair Value Maturing after five years This item represents the fair value of debt securities which are expected to mature after five years from the balance sheet date and which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Fair Value Maturing in one year or less Mortgage and asset backed securities [Member] Mortgage and asset backed securities [Member] Other government related debt securities - Foreign and other [Member] Other government related debt securities - Foreign and other [Member] Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities, Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] US Treasury securities [Member] US Treasury securities [Member] Corporate debt securities [Member] Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Amortized cost Gross unrealized gains Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses Gross unrealized losses Money market mutual funds [Member] Money market mutual funds [Member] Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Effect of dilutive securities Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share, amount Carrying value of long-term borrowings Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract] Other short-term interest bearing securities [Member] Other short-term interest bearing securities [Member] Total debt securities [Member] Total debt securities [Member] Equity securities [Member] Equity securities [Member] Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value Disclosure Total available-for-sale securities Total Estimated fair value Fair value measurement (Tables) [Abstract] Fair value measurement. Fair value measurement Fair value measurement (Details) [Abstract] Fair value measurement. Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Total Liabilities Total liabilities The fair value of all financial liabilities that are remeasured to fair value on a recurring basis. Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Total Assets Total assets The fair value of all financial assets that are remeasured to fair value on a recurring basis. Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Axis] Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Domain] Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) [Member] Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) [Member] Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) [Member] Foreign currency contracts [Member] Foreign currency contracts [Member] Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member] Interest rate swap contracts [Member] Liabilities [Abstract] Liabilities Foreign currency option contracts [Member] Foreign currency option contracts [Member] Foreign currency forward contracts [Member] Foreign currency forward contracts [Member] Derivative instruments (Details) [Abstract] Derivative instruments Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income And Amount Of Gain Recognized In Income For Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Abstract Location in the Consolidated Statements of Income and the amount of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings for the derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and the amount of gain recognized in income for the derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments. Other Current Noncurrent Assets [Member] Other current assets/other non-current assets [Member] Other current assets/other non-current assets. Accrued Liabilities[ Member] Accrued Liabilities[ Member] Derivative instruments (Textuals) [Abstract] Derivative instruments (Textuals) [Abstract] Derivative instruments. Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block] Information about each major class of the companys' financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Fair Values Of Available For Sale Investments By Contractual Maturity Abstract Fair values of available-for-sale investments by contractual maturity. Fair values of available-for-sale investments by contractual maturity Fair Values Of Available For Sale Investments By Classification In Consolidated Balance Sheets Abstract Fair values of available-for-sale investments by classification in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Fair values of available-for-sale investments by classification in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Long-term Debt Total borrowings Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion, Net [Abstract] Effective portion of the unrealized gain/(loss) recognized in Other Comprehensive Income for our cash flow hedge contracts Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net Total Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Revenue, Net The amount of gain (loss) recognized in product sales Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Interest Expense, Net The amount of gain (loss) recognized in interest expense, net Interest And Other Income [Member] Interest and other income, net [Member] Interest and other income. Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Amounts expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income over the next 12 months - gain (loss) Interest rate swap contracts [Member] Interest rate swap contracts [Member] Fair Value, Option, Eligible Item or Group [Domain] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships [Member] Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships [Member] Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion, Net Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, effective portion, net Derivative Asset Designated as Hedging Instrument, Fair Value Interest rate swap contracts Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Derivative Asset Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Fair Value Derivative Asset, Fair Value Total derivatives Derivatives Derivative Liability, Fair Value Total derivatives Statements Of Income And Effective Portion Of Gain Loss Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Into Income For Our Cash Flow Hedge Contracts Abstract Location in the Consolidated Statements of Income and the effective portion of gain/(loss) reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into earnings for our cash flow hedge contracts Statements of income and effective portion of gain/(loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income for our cash flow hedge contracts. Schedule Of Debt Instruments [Text Block] Carrying values and the fixed contractual coupon rates of borrowing under various financing arrangements Derivative instruments (Tables) [Abstract] Derivative Instruments. Corporate debt securities - Other [Member] Corporate debt securities - Other [Member] Maturing after one year through three years This item represents the fair value of debt securities which are expected to mature after one year through three years of the balance sheet date and which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Maturing after one year through three years Maturing after three years through five years This item represents the fair value of debt securities which are expected to mature after three years through five years of the balance sheet date and which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Maturing after three years through five years Total including cash Total including cash Total available-for-sale securities and cash. Debt Instrument [Table] Debt Instruments [Line Items] Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Table] Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table] Derivative Instruments Gain Loss By Hedging Relationship By Income Statement Location By Derivative Instrument Risk [Table] Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items] Derivative Instruments Gain Loss [Line Items] Accrued Liabilities Other Non Current Liabilities [Member] Accrued liabilities/other noncurrent liabilities [Member] Accrued liabilities/other non-current liabilities. Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Table] Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Disclosure Items [Axis] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Domain] Derivatives, Fair Value, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative by Nature [Axis] Derivative [Table] Derivative Name [Domain] Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis] Foreign currency forward and option contracts [Member] Foreign currency forward and option contracts [Member] Foreign Currency Forward and Option Contracts Member. Derivative Asset, Fair Value [Abstract] Assets Derivative Liability, Fair Value [Abstract] Liabilities Forward interest rate contracts [Member] Forward interest rate contracts [Member] IncreaseDecreaseInFairValueOfHedgedItemInInterestRateFairValueHedge Unrealized gain (loss) on the hedged debt Increase Decrease In Fair Value Of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedging Instruments Offsetting unrealized gain (loss) on related interest rate swaps Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net Amounts expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income over the next 12 months - gain (loss) Nature of Operations [Text Block] Business Use Of Estimates [Policy Text Block] Use of estimates Disclosure of accounting policy for the use of estimates in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Text Block] Property, plant and equipment, net Notional Amount of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Derivatives Interest rate swap contracts - fair value hedge - notional amounts Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Foreign currency open contracts - not designated as hedges - notional amounts Foreign currency open contracts - not designated as hedges - notional amounts Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Derivatives Foreign currency open contracts - cash flow hedges - notional amounts Foreign currency open contracts - cash flow hedges - notional amounts Derivative Liability Designated as Hedging Instrument, Fair Value Interest rate swap contracts Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments Derivative Liability Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, Fair Value Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increases Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Increase in gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits for period Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Length of time hedged in foreign currency cash flow hedge Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Text Block] Research and development costs Acquisitions [Abstract] Acquisitions. Acquisitions (Details) [Abstract] Acquisitions. Acquisitions (Textuals) [Abstract] Acquisitions (Textuals) [Abstract] Acquisitions. Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired Repayments of Long-term Debt Repayment of debt Repayment of debt Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisitions Accumulated depreciation and amortization on property, plant and equipment Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Additional Amount Authorized Under Stock Repurchase Plan Additional amount authorized by the Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan The amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. Amount Available For Stock Repurchases Under Board Approved Stock Repurchase Plan Amount available for stock repurchases under a Board of Directors approved stock repurchase plan The remaining repurchase amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. Stock Repurchased During Period Under Stock Repurchase Program Value Stock repurchases, in dollars Stock repurchased during the period under a stock repurchase program, in dollars. Stock Repurchased During Period Under Stock Repurchase Program Shares Stock repurchases, in shares Stock repurchased during the period under a stock repurchase program, in shares. Notes Due Period Fifteen [Member] 3.45% notes due October 2020 (October 2020 Notes) [Member] Notes Due Period Fifteen. Notes Due Period Sixteen [Member] 4.95% notes due 2041 (2041 Notes) [Member] Notes Due Period Sixteen. Other Current Assets [Member] Other Current Assets [Member] Other current asset. Available-for-sale investments (Details) [Abstract] Available-for-sale investments. Available-for-sale investments (Tables) [Abstract] Available-for-sale investments. Fair Value Measurement Textuals Abstract Fair Value Measurement (Textuals) [Abstract] FairValue Measurement. Derivative [Line Items] Carrying Value And Estimated Fair Value Of Our Convertible Notes Modified Convertible Notes And Other Notes Abstract Carrying value and estimated fair value of borrowings Carrying Value And Estimated Fair Value Of Our Convertible Notes Modified Convertible Notes And Other Notes. Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures Convertible notes payable, fair value Total notes payable, fair value Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities Foreign currency contracts Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets Foreign currency contracts Shares Common Stock Excluded From Public Float Calculation Common stock held by directors and officers and any stockholders whose ownership exceeds five percent of the shares outstanding Common stock held by directors and officers and any stockholders whose ownership exceeds five percent of the shares outstanding. Other Long Term Notes Payable Fair Value Disclosure Other notes including our zero coupon convertible notes, fair value Fair value as of the balance sheet date of other notes payable. Stockholder's Equity (Tables) [Abstract] Stockholder's Equity Tables. Basis Of Presentation [Policy Text Block] Basis of presentation Shows the basis of presentation of financial information for interim periods. Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity, Cash Paid Cash paid to former shareholders of acquired entity Payment for acquisition Subsequent events Schedule of Subsequent Events [Text Block] Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Cost savings initiatives Business Combinations [Policy Text Block] Business Combinations Describes the accounting policy to record business combinations which may include a description of the method of accounting, how the amount of goodwill was determined and the accounting treatment of contingent consideration. Fair value of contingent consideration obligations Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration, at Fair Value Estimated aggregate fair value of the contingent consideration obligations Contingent consideration obligations in connection with a business combination Contingent consideration in connection with a business combination Member Contingent consideration obligations in connection with a business combination [Member] Contingent consideration in connection with a business combination. Acquisitions (Tables) [Abstract] Acquisitions. Subsequent events [Abstract] Subsequent events. Business Acquisition, Cost of Acquired Entity [Abstract] Aggregate acquisition date consideration to acquire an entity Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation [Abstract] Allocation of total consideration to the acquisition date fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed Goodwill on acquisition Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount, Total Goodwill Discount Rate Of Estimated Net Cash Flows Discount rate used to estimate fair value of acquired in process research and development Discount rate used to estimate fair value of acquired in process research and development. Business Acquisition Payment To Settle Unvested Employee Options Payments to employees of acquired entity to settle unvested employee options Business acquisition, payment to settle unvested employee options. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Impairment of fixed assets Carrying Values Of Remaining Assets Carrying value of remaining assets Carrying values of remaining assets at our operations in Fremont California determined to be fully recoverable. Restructuring Plans [Axis] Restructuring plans. Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring plan. Optimization of Manufacturing Network [Member] Optimization of Manufacturing Network [Member] Optimization of manufacturing network. Gain Loss Income Statement Location [Axis] Gain loss income statement location. Gain Loss Income Statement Location [Domain] Gain loss income statement location. Other Charges [Member] Other charges [Member] Other charges. Asset Impairment Charges [Member] Asset Impairment Charges [Member] Asset impairment charges. Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring and Related Cost, by Type of Restructuring [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items] Subsequent events (Details) [Abstract] Subsequent events. Bergamo Member Bergamo [Member] Bergamo. Subsequent Events Textuals Abstract Subsequent events (Textuals) [Abstract] Subsequent events. Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Deferred Income Taxes Liabilities Deferred tax liabilities Business acquisition purchase price allocation deferred income taxes liabilities. Incremental Depreciation Included In Cost Of Sales Incremental depreciation included in cost of sales Incremental depreciation included in cost of sales. Operating Lease Charges Charge related to lease period beyond period of supply agreement Charge related to lease period beyond period of supply agreement. Other Charges Related To Cost Efficiencies Other charges related to cost efficiencies Other charges related to cost efficiencies. Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Entity Number of Employees Number of staff in acquired company Business Acquisition Cost Of Acquired Entity [Text Block] Aggregate acquisition date consideration to acquire an entity Aggregate acquisition date consideration to acquire an entity. Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation [Text Block] Allocation of the total consideration to the acquisition date fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed Allocation of the consideration to the acquisition date fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Basic And Diluted Earning Per Share [Text Block] Computation for basic and diluted EPS Tabular disclosure of an entity's basic and diluted earnings per share calculations. Fair Values Of Available For Sale Investments By Type Of Security [Text Block] Fair values of available-for-sale investments by type of security Fair values of available for sale investments by type of security. Fair Values Of Available For Sale Investments By Classification In Consolidated Balance Sheets [Text Block] Fair values of available-for-sale investments by classification in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Fair values of available-for-sale investments by classification in the consolidated balance sheets. Fair Values Of Available For Sale Investments By Contractual Maturity [Text Block] Fair values of available-for-sale investments by contractual maturity Fair values of available-for-sale investments by contractual maturity. Inventories [Text Block] Inventories Inventories. Stock Repurchase Program [Text Block] Summary of activity under a stock repurchase program Summary of activity under a stock repurchase program. Carrying Value And Estimated Fair Value Of Our Convertible Notes Modified Convertible Notes And Other Notes [Text Block] Carrying values and estimated fair values of borrowings Carrying values and estimated fair values of our borrowings. Effective Portion Of Unrealized Gain Loss Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income For Our Cash Flow Hedge Contracts [Text Block] Effective portion of the unrealized gain/(loss) recognized in Other Comprehensive Income for our cash flow hedge contracts Effective portion of the unrealized gain/(loss) recognized in Other Comprehensive Income for our cash flow hedge contracts. Statements Of Income And Effective Portion Of Gain Loss Reclassified From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Into Income For Our Cash Flow Hedge Contracts [Text Block] Location in the Consolidated Statements of Income and the effective portion of the gain/(loss) reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into earnings for our cash flow hedge contracts Location in the Consolidated Statements of Income and the effective portion of the gain/(loss) reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into earnings for our cash flow hedge contracts. Statements Of Income And Amount Of Gain Recognized In Income For Derivative Instruments Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Text Block] Location in the Consolidated Statements of Income and the amount of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings for the derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments Location in the Consolidated Statements of Income and the amount of gain/(loss) recognized in earnings for the derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments. Fair Values Of Both Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments And Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Included In Consolidated Balance Sheets [Text Block] Fair values of both derivatives designated as hedging instruments and not designated as hedging instruments included in Consolidated Balance Sheets Fair values of both derivatives designated as hedging instruments and not designated as hedging instruments included in Consolidated Balance Sheets. Biovex Group Inc Member Biovex Group Inc. BioVex Group Inc [Member] Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Total consideration Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Intangible Assets Not Amortizable Intangible assets - in process research and development Contingent consideration obligations Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net, Total Ineffective portions of cash flow hedging instruments (approximately) Subsequent Event Amount Cash payment for acquisition Other Notes Other notes including our zero coupon convertible notes Carrying value of the current and noncurrent portion of notes payable which were initially due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, and which are not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Inventory, Policy [Text Block] Inventories Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Other Assets And Liabilities Acquired Net Other assets and liabilities acquired, net Business acquisition purchase price allocation other assets and liabilities acquired net. Derivative Lower Range Variable Interest Rate Derivative lower range variable interest rate Derivative Lower Range Variable Interest Rate. Derivative Higher Range Variable Interest Rate Derivative higher range variable interest rate Derivative Higher Range Variable Interest Rate. Fair values of both derivatives designated as hedging instruments and not designated as hedging instruments included in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Fair values of both derivatives designated as hedging instruments and not designated as hedging instruments included in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Fair values of both derivatives designated as hedging instruments and not designated as hedging instruments included in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Multiple Element Arrangement Revenue Recognition [Policy Text Block] Revenue recognition for arrangements with multiple - deliverables Describes an entity's accounting policy for multiple element arrangements (for example, delivery of multiple products, services or the rights to use assets).The disclosure may indicate the accounting policy for each unit of accounting as well as how units of accounting are determined and valued. The disclosure may encompass important judgment as to appropriateness of principles related to recognition of revenue. The disclosure also may indicate the entity's treatment of any unearned or deferred revenue that arises from the transaction. Cost savings initiatives [Abstract] Cost Savings Initiatives. Cost savings initiatives (Details) [Abstract] Cost savings initiatives. Cost savings initiatives Textuals Abstract Cost savings initiatives (Textuals) [Abstract] Cost savings initiatives. Adjusted Effective Tax Rate Excluding Pr Tax Effective tax rate for the period excluding the impact of the tax credits associated with the new Puerto Rico excise tax The effective tax rate for the period excluding the impact of the tax credits associated with the new Puerto Rico excise tax. Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities Decrease in gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits for period Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component Original debt discount Business Combination Contingent Consideration Subsequent Fair Value Contingent consideration in connection with a business combination Fair value of potential payments under a contingent consideration arrangement in connection with a business combination.