Freescale Semiconductor 10-Q 24 Apr 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 20, 2015
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Trading Symbol	FSL
Entity Registrant Name	Freescale Semiconductor, Ltd.
Entity Central Index Key	1392522
Current Fiscal Year End Date	1
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	3-Apr-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		308,579,330

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015		Apr. 04, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$1,169		$1,127
Cost of sales	616		622
Gross margin	553		505
Research and development	121		126
Selling, general and administrative	222		210
Amortization expense for acquired intangible assets	5		3
Reorganization of business, merger expenses and other	26		11
Operating earnings	179		155
Loss on extinguishment or modification of long-term debt	-21		-59
Other expense, net	-78		-103
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	80		-7
Income tax benefit (expense)	10		16
Net earnings (loss)	$70		($23)
Net earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic net earnings (loss) per share (usd per share)	$0.23		($0.08)
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share (usd per share)	$0.22	[1]	($0.08)	[1]
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic (shares)	307	[2]	280	[2]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted (shares)	315		280
[1]	No dilutive securities were included in the diluted net loss per share calculation for the first quarter of 2014, because a net loss was incurred during the period.
[2]	Weighted average common shares outstanding includes outstanding common shares of the Company and unissued common shares underlying vested RSUs.

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$70	($23)
Derivative instruments adjustments:
Unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period	-8	3
Reclassification adjustment for items in net earnings (loss)	3	1
Post-retirement adjustments:
Amortization of actuarial gains in net earnings (loss)	1	0
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings	-4	4
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	$66	($19)

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Apr. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$501	$696
Accounts receivable, net	559	562
Inventory, net	749	745
Other current assets	174	166
Total current assets	1,983	2,169
Property, plant and equipment, net	758	750
Intangible assets, net	55	59
Other assets, net	300	297
Total assets	3,096	3,275
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	35	35
Accounts payable	425	413
Accrued liabilities and other	349	397
Total current liabilities	809	845
Long-term debt	5,277	5,535
Other liabilities	464	476
Total liabilities	6,550	6,856
Shareholders’ deficit:
Preferred shares, par value $0.01 per share; 100 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014	0	0
Common shares, par value $0.01 per share; 900 shares authorized, 308 and 305 issued and outstanding at April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	3	3
Additional paid-in capital	9,229	9,163
Treasury shares at cost	-5	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-30	-26
Accumulated deficit	-12,651	-12,721
Total shareholders’ deficit	-3,454	-3,581
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	$3,096	$3,275

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Apr. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred Shares, par value (usd per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred Shares, shares authorized (shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred shares, shares issued (shares)	0	0
Preferred shares, shares outstanding (shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common Stock, shares authorized (shares)	900,000,000	900,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	308,000,000	305,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	308,000,000	305,000,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015		Apr. 04, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	$70		($23)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	68		66
Reorganization of business, merger expenses and other	26		11
Share-based compensation	24		17
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation plans	-17		-4
Deferred incomes taxes	6		10
Loss on extinguishment or modification of long-term debt, net	21		59
Other non-cash items	-5		-20
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	12		-55
Inventory, net	2		13
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-67		-11
Other operating assets and liabilities	-6		-37
Net cash provided by operating activities	134		26
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-50		-56
Acquisitions and strategic investment activity	-10		1
Payments for purchased licenses and other assets	-15		-20
Net cash used for investing activities	-75		-75
Cash flows from financing activities:
Retirements of and payments for long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-277	[1]	-1,324	[1]
Debt issuance proceeds, net of debt issuance costs	0	[1]	590	[1]
Proceeds from equity offering, net of offering costs	0		717
Proceeds from stock option exercises and ESPP share purchases	24		23
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation plans	17		4
Purchases of treasury shares	-5		0
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	-241		10
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-13		1
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-195		-38
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	696		747
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$501		$709
[1]	As discussed in the Annual Report, Freescale Inc. issued a $2.7 billion term loan in the first quarter of 2014, of which $2.1 billion was a non-cash exchange with existing lenders and is not reflected in the above presentation.

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015	Mar. 04, 2014
Other Significant Noncash Transaction, Description	As discussed in the Annual Report, Freescale Inc. issued a $2.7 billion term loan in the first quarter of 2014, of which $2.1 billion was a non-cash exchange with existing lenders and is not reflected in the above presentation.
Q1 2014 Term Loan Refinancing [Member]
Term Loan		$2,700,000,000
Non-cash exchange	$2,100,000,000

Overview_and_Basis_of_Presenta

Overview and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Overview and Basis of Presentation	Overview and Basis of Presentation
	Overview: Freescale Semiconductor, Ltd. (“Freescale Ltd.”), based in Austin, Texas, is a global leader in microcontrollers and digital networking processors, commonly referred to as embedded processors. Embedded processors are the backbone of electronic systems, providing essential control, intelligence and security, while enhancing performance and power efficiency. We combine our embedded processors with our complementary analog, sensor and radio frequency (RF) devices, as well as a full suite of software and design tools, to provide highly integrated embedded processing solutions that streamline customer development efforts, lower their costs and shorten their time to market.
	A number of trends are driving growth in our end markets, including advances in automotive safety and electronics, the expansion of cloud computing, the proliferation of low-power, energy-efficient control devices, the build-out of next generation communications infrastructure, and the Internet of Things ("IoT"), an emerging network of smart devices designed to help make our lives safer and more productive. Our product and strategic focus is to serve the need for increased connectivity and enhanced intelligence critical to fast growing semiconductor applications while keeping the connection secure. Our business is organized around five principal product groups: Microcontrollers, Digital Networking, Automotive MCU, Analog & Sensors, and RF. We provide our customers secure embedded processing solutions along with complementary devices for the automotive, networking, industrial and consumer end markets.
	We have a heritage of innovation and product leadership spanning more than 50 years that has resulted in an extensive intellectual property portfolio. We leverage our intellectual property portfolio, deep customer relationships built over many years of close collaboration, extensive suite of software and design tools and technical expertise to introduce innovative new products and platform-level solutions for our target markets. We believe our ability to leverage our intellectual property across product lines and target markets enables us to be early to market with many of our products. As a result, we have established leadership positions in many of our core markets. We sell our products directly to original equipment manufacturers, distributors, original design manufacturers and contract manufacturers. Freescale Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (“Freescale Inc.”), are collectively referred to as the “Company,” “Freescale,” “we,” “us” or “our,” as the context requires.
	Proposed Merger: On March 1, 2015, Freescale Ltd. entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Freescale, NXP Semiconductors N.V., a Dutch public limited liability company (“NXP”), and Nimble Acquisition Limited, a Bermuda exempted limited liability company and a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of NXP (“Merger Sub”). Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will be merged with and into Freescale (the “Proposed Merger”), with Freescale surviving the Proposed Merger as an wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of NXP. At the effective time of the Proposed Merger, pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, each issued and outstanding share of Freescale common stock, other than treasury shares held by Freescale or shares owned by NXP or its subsidiaries, will be cancelled and automatically converted into the right to receive $6.25 per share in cash, without interest, plus 0.3521 (the “Exchange Ratio") of an authorized, issued and fully paid ordinary share of NXP, par value EUR 0.20 per share. NXP intends to fund the cash portion of the merger consideration with a combination of cash on hand and fully-committed debt financing and also intends to refinance certain of Freescale Inc.’s existing debt with fully-committed debt financing. Pending the receipt of shareholder approvals from Freescale Ltd. and NXP, as well as satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, including foreign regulatory approvals, the Proposed Merger is expected to close in the second half of 2015.
	The Merger Agreement contains certain termination rights for Freescale and NXP, including if the Proposed Merger is not consummated before March 1, 2016, subject to certain extension rights. Upon termination of the Merger Agreement under specified circumstances, NXP or Freescale will be required to pay the other party termination fees of up to $600 million.
	During the three months ended April 3, 2015, Freescale recorded expenses of $6 million consisting primarily of legal costs associated with the Proposed Merger in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.
	Basis of Presentation: The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for Freescale Ltd. as of April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and for the three months ended April 3, 2015 and April 4, 2014 are unaudited, with the December 31, 2014 amounts included herein derived from the audited consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments and reclassifications) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of April 3, 2015 and for all periods presented. Certain amounts reported in previous periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
	Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) have been omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our December 31, 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6, 2015 (the "Annual Report"). The results of operations for the three months ended April 3, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In addition to the items described below, our significant accounting policies and critical estimates are disclosed in our Annual Report. Refer to “Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Estimates” within “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report for more information.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition,” and most industry-specific guidance. This ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The amendments in the ASU must be applied using either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method and are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted. We are evaluating the effects, if any, adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Other_Financial_Data

Other Financial Data	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Other Financial Data	Other Financial Data
	Statements of Operations Supplemental Information
	Loss on Extinguishment or Modification of Long-Term Debt
	During the three months ended April 3, 2015, we recorded charges totaling $21 million in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations associated with the debt redemption that occurred during the first quarter of 2015. These charges consisted of call premiums and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the extinguished debt in accordance with ASC Subtopic 470-50, “Modifications and Extinguishments” (“ASC Subtopic 470-50”). (Refer to Note 4, “Debt,” for discussion of this transaction.)
	During the first quarter of 2014, we recorded charges of $59 million in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations associated with the extinguishment of debt and the amendments to our senior secured credit facilities. These charges consisted of call premiums, the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and original issue discount ("OID") associated with the extinguished debt and other expenses not eligible for capitalization in accordance with ASC Subtopic 470-50.
	Other Expense, Net
	The following table displays the amounts comprising other expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:
		Three Months Ended
		April 3,			April 4,
		2015			2014
	Interest expense	$	(79	)	$	(105	)
	Interest income	1			3
	Interest expense, net	(78		)	(102		)
	Other, net	—			(1		)
	Other expense, net	$	(78	)	$	(103	)
	Cash paid for interest was $86 million and $124 million during the first quarter of 2015 and 2014, respectively. Cash paid for interest in the first quarter of 2014 included $11 million of accrued interest paid in connection with a debt redemption transaction completed in that quarter. (Refer to Note 4, "Debt," in the Annual Report for additional discussion of this transaction.)
	Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share
	We calculate earnings per share (EPS) in accordance with ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share,” using the treasury stock method. Basic EPS is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and unissued shares underlying vested restricted share units (RSUs) during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common shares were exercised or converted into common shares or resulted in the issuance of common shares that then shared in the net earnings of the Company. During the first quarter of 2015 and 2014, approximately, 10 million and 29 million, respectively, of the Company’s stock options, RSUs and a warrant were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS, because the inclusion of these awards would have been anti-dilutive. These awards could be dilutive in the future if the average estimated fair value of the common shares increases and becomes greater than both the exercise price of these awards and the number of assumed repurchases of shares under the treasury stock method.
	The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common share computations for the periods presented:
			Three Months Ended
	(in millions, except per share amounts)		April 3,			April 4,
			2015			2014
	Basic net earnings (loss) per share:
	Numerator:
	Net earnings (loss)		$	70		$	(23	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding (1)		307			280
	Basic net earnings (loss) per share		$	0.23		$	(0.08	)
	Diluted net earnings (loss) per share:
	Numerator:
	Net earnings (loss)		$	70		$	(23	)
	Denominator:
	Number of shares used in basic computation (1)		307			280
	Add: Incremental shares for dilutive effect of warrants (2)		—			—
	Add: Incremental shares for dilutive effect of stock options (3)		3			—
	Add: Incremental shares for dilutive effect of unvested RSUs (4)		5			—
	Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding		315			280
	Diluted net earnings (loss) per share (5)		$	0.22		$	(0.08	)
	-1	Weighted average common shares outstanding includes outstanding common shares of the Company and unissued common shares underlying vested RSUs.
	-2	A warrant to purchase an aggregate of 10 million common shares at $36.12 per share was outstanding during both periods presented but was not included in the computation of diluted EPS in either the first quarter of 2015 or 2014, because the warrant’s exercise price was greater than the average fair market value of the common shares during these periods. In addition, for the first quarter of 2014, the warrant was not included in the computation of diluted EPS as a net loss was incurred.
	-3	Stock options to purchase an aggregate of less than 1 million common shares that were outstanding during the first quarter of 2015 were anti-dilutive and were not included in the computation of diluted EPS, because the exercise price was greater than the average fair market value of the common shares, and the number of shares assumed to be repurchased using the proceeds of unrecognized compensation expense, potential windfall tax benefits and exercise prices was greater than the weighted average number of shares underlying outstanding stock options. Stock options to purchase an aggregate 9 million common shares that were outstanding during the first quarter of 2014 were not included in the computation of diluted EPS as a net loss was incurred.
	-4	Unvested RSUs, of less than 1 million that were outstanding during the first quarter of 2015 were anti-dilutive and were not included in the computation of diluted EPS, because the number of shares assumed to be repurchased using the proceeds of unrecognized compensation expense and potential windfall tax benefits was greater than the weighted average number of outstanding unvested RSUs. Unvested RSUs of 10 million that were outstanding during the first quarter of 2014 were not included in the computation of diluted EPS as a net loss was incurred.
	-5	No dilutive securities were included in the diluted net loss per share calculation for the first quarter of 2014, because a net loss was incurred during the period.
	Balance Sheets Supplemental Information
	Inventory, Net
	Inventory, net consisted of the following:
		April 3,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Work in process and raw materials	$	526		$	517
	Finished goods	223			228
	Inventory, net	$	749		$	745
	As of April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had $57 million and $62 million, respectively, in reserves for inventory deemed obsolete or in excess of forecasted demand and for any inventory where cost exceeds the estimated net realizable value. If actual future demand or market conditions are less favorable than those projected by our management, additional inventory write-downs may be required.
	Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
	Depreciation and amortization expense was $43 million during both the first quarter of 2015 and 2014. Accumulated depreciation and amortization was $2,869 million and $2,837 million at April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
		Unrealized			Unrealized				Foreign Currency		Total
		Losses on			(Losses) Gains on				Translation
		Derivatives			Post-retirement
					Obligations
	Balance at January 1, 2015	$	(26	)	$	(19	)		$	19	$	(26	)
	Current period net change	(5		)	1				—		(4		)
	Balance at April 3, 2015	$	(31	)	$	(18	)		$	19	$	(30	)

Fair_Value_Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement	Fair Value Measurement
	Fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. Authoritative guidance establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are market inputs participants would use in valuing the asset or liability and are developed based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect management's assumptions about the factors market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability. The guidance establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
	Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
	Level 2 – quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable; and,
	Level 3 – inputs that are unobservable (for example, cash flow modeling inputs based on assumptions).
	Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	We measure cash and cash equivalents, derivative contracts and certain other assets and liabilities, as required, at fair value on a recurring basis. The tables below set forth, by level, the fair value of these assets and liabilities as of April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The table does not include assets and liabilities which are measured at historical cost or on any basis other than fair value. In the first quarters of both 2015 and 2014, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. We had no Level 3 instruments at April 3, 2015 or December 31, 2014.
					Quoted Prices		Significant
					in Active		Other
					Markets for		Observable
					Identical Assets		Inputs
	As of April 3, 2015		Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)
	Assets
	Time deposits (1)		$	129	$	129	$	—
	Money market mutual funds (1)		—		—		—
	Foreign currency derivative contracts (2)		7		—		7
	Interest rate swap agreements (3)		1		—		1
	Total assets		$	137	$	129	$	8
	Liabilities
	Foreign currency derivative contracts (2)		$	16	$	—	$	16
	Interest rate swap agreements (3)		24		—		24
	Commodity derivative contracts (4)		1		—		1
	Total liabilities		$	41	$	—	$	41
					Quoted Prices		Significant
					in Active		Other
					Markets for		Observable
					Identical Assets		Inputs
	As of December 31, 2014		Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)
	Assets
	Time deposits (1)		$	344	$	344	$	—
	Money market mutual funds (1)		7		7		—
	Foreign currency derivative contracts (2)		3		—		3
	Interest rate swap agreements (3)		1		—		1
	Total assets		$	355	$	351	$	4
	Liabilities
	Foreign currency derivative contracts (2)		$	19	$	—	$	19
	Interest rate swap agreements (3)		13		—		13
	Commodity derivative contracts (4)		1		—		1
	Total liabilities		$	33	$	—	$	33
	The following footnotes indicate where the noted items are reported in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
	-1	Time deposits and money market mutual funds are reported as cash and cash equivalents. The decline in time deposits from December 31, 2014 to April 3, 2015 was attributable to the overall reduction in the target level of cash and cash equivalents as discussed in the Annual Report.
	-2	Foreign currency derivative contracts are reported as other current assets or accrued liabilities and other.
	-3	Interest rate swap arrangements are reported as current assets, accrued liabilities and other or other liabilities.
	-4	Commodity derivative contracts are reported as other current assets or accrued liabilities and other.
	Valuation Methodologies
	In determining the fair value of our interest rate swap derivatives, we use the present value of expected cash flows based on market observable interest rate yield curves commensurate with the term of each instrument. For foreign currency and commodity derivatives, our approach is to use forward contract valuation models employing market observable inputs, such as spot and forward rates for currencies and commodities. Since we only use observable inputs in our valuation of our derivative assets and liabilities, they are considered Level 2. Refer to Note 5, “Risk Management,” for further information on our foreign currency and commodity derivative contracts and our interest rate swap agreements.
	Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments
	In addition to the assets and liabilities described above, our financial instruments also include accounts receivable, other investments, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and long-term debt. Except for the fair value of our long-term debt, which was approximately $5,459 million, exclusive of $35 million of current maturities, at April 3, 2015, and approximately $5,568 million, exclusive of $35 million of current maturities, at December 31, 2014, the fair values of these financial instruments were not materially different from their carrying or contract values on those dates. The fair value of our long-term debt is considered a Level 1 input based on broker trading prices in active markets.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt
	The carrying value of our long-term debt at April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of the following:
		April 3,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Amended 2020 Term Loan	$	2,669		$	2,674
	2021 Term Loan	781			783
	2019 Revolver	—			—
	Senior secured 5.00% notes due 2021	500			500
	Senior secured 6.00% notes due 2022	960			960
	Senior unsecured 10.75% notes due 2020	402			473
	Senior unsecured 8.05% notes due 2020	—			180
	Total debt	5,312			5,570
	Less: current maturities	(35		)	(35		)
	Total long-term debt	$	5,277		$	5,535
	First Quarter of 2015 Debt Redemption Transaction
	On February 9, 2015, after the requisite notice period, Freescale Inc. redeemed the remaining $180 million principal amount of the senior unsecured 8.05% notes due 2020 (the "8.05% Unsecured Notes") and $70 million principal amount of the senior unsecured 10.75% notes due 2020 (the "10.75% Unsecured Notes") and recorded a $21 million charge, reflective of call premiums and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs on the extinguished notes.
	Credit Facility
	At April 3, 2015, Freescale Inc.’s senior secured credit facilities (the "Credit Facility") included (i) the senior secured term loan facility maturing in 2020 (the "Amended 2020 Term Loan"), (ii) the senior secured term loan facility maturing in 2021 (the "2021 Term Loan") and (iii) the revolving credit facility due on February 1, 2019 (the "2019 Revolver"), including letters of credit and swing line loan sub-facilities, with a committed capacity of $400 million. At April 3, 2015, the interest rate on the Amended 2020 Term Loan and the 2021 Term Loan was 4.25% and 5.00%, respectively. The available capacity under the 2019 Revolver was $384 million, as reduced by $16 million of outstanding letters of credit at April 3, 2015.
	Amended 2020 Term Loan
	At April 3, 2015, $2,686 million was outstanding under the Amended 2020 Term Loan, which will mature on March 1, 2020. The Amended 2020 Term Loan bears interest, at Freescale Inc.'s option, at a rate equal to a spread over either (i) a base rate equal to the higher of either (a) the prime rate of Citibank, N.A. or (b) the federal funds rate, plus one-half of 1%; or (ii) a LIBOR rate based on the cost of funds for deposit in the currency of borrowing for the relevant interest period, adjusted for certain additional costs. The third amended and restated credit agreement as of March 1, 2013 (the "Credit Agreement") governs the terms of the Credit Facility and based on our total leverage ratio, provides that the spread over LIBOR with respect to the Amended 2020 Term Loan is 3.25%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.00%. Under the Credit Agreement, Freescale Inc. is required to repay a portion of the Amended 2020 Term Loan in quarterly installments in aggregate annual amounts equal to 1% of the initial balance or $27 million annually. At April 3, 2015, the Amended 2020 Term Loan was recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at a $17 million discount which is subject to accretion to par value over the term of the loan using the effective interest method.
	2021 Term Loan
	At April 3, 2015, $788 million was outstanding under the 2021 Term Loan, which will mature on January 15, 2021. The 2021 Term Loan bears interest, at Freescale Inc.'s option, at a rate equal to a spread over either (i) a base rate equal to the higher of either (a) the prime rate of Citibank, N.A. or (b) the federal funds rate, plus one-half of 1%; or (ii) a LIBOR rate based on the cost of funds for deposit in the currency of borrowing for the relevant interest period, adjusted for certain additional costs. Based on our total leverage ratio, the Credit Agreement provides that the spread over LIBOR with respect to the 2021 Term Loan is 3.75%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.25%. Under the Credit Agreement, Freescale Inc. is required to repay a portion of the 2021 Term Loan in quarterly installments in aggregate annual amounts equal to 1% of the initial balance, or $8 million annually. At April 3, 2015, the 2021 Term Loan was recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at a $7 million discount which is subject to accretion to par value over the term of the loan using the effective interest method.
	Senior Notes
	Freescale Inc. had an aggregate principal amount of $1,862 million in senior notes outstanding at April 3, 2015, consisting of (i) $500 million of 5.00% senior secured notes due 2021 (the "5.00% Secured Notes"), (ii) $960 million of 6.00% senior secured notes due 2022 (the "6.00% Secured Notes"), and (iii) $402 million of 10.75% Unsecured Notes (collectively, the "Senior Notes"). With regard to these notes, interest is payable semi-annually in arrears as follows: (i) every May 15th and November 15th for the 5.00% Secured Notes; (ii) every May 15th and November 15th for the 6.00% Secured Notes; and (iii) every February 1st and August 1st for the 10.75% Unsecured Notes.
	Indentures and Covenant Compliance
	The Credit Agreement and the indentures governing Freescale Inc.'s senior secured and senior unsecured notes (the "Indentures") contain restrictive covenants that limit the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to, among other things, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness or issue preferred shares, pay dividends and make other restricted payments, impose limitations on the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions, create or incur certain liens, make certain investments, transfer or sell assets, engage in transactions with affiliates, merge or consolidate with other companies or transfer all or substantially all of our assets. Under the Credit Agreement and Indentures, Freescale Inc. must comply with conditions precedent that must be satisfied prior to any borrowing.
	On March 23, 2015, Freescale Inc. launched consent solicitations to approve amendments to, and to waive certain provisions of, the indentures governing its 5.00% Secured Notes and 6.00% Secured Notes at the request and expense of NXP pursuant to the Merger Agreement.  After the receipt of the required consents, on April 2, 2015 (the “Effective Date”), Freescale Inc. entered into (i) a supplemental indenture, by and among Freescale Inc., the guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the “2021 Trustee”), to the indenture dated as of May 31, 2013 (the “2021 Indenture”), by and among Freescale Inc., the guarantors named therein and the 2021 Trustee, governing the 5.00% Secured Notes, and (ii) a supplemental indenture, by and among Freescale Inc., the guarantors named therein and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (together with the 2021 Trustee, the “Trustees”), to the indenture dated as of November 1, 2013 (together with the 2021 Indenture, the “Supplemental Indentures”), by and among Freescale Inc., the guarantors named therein and the 2022 Trustee, governing the 6.00% Secured Notes (together with the 5.00% Secured Notes, the “Secured Notes”).
	The Supplemental Indentures, among other things, (i) waive the right of holders of the Secured Notes to require Freescale to repurchase such holder’s Secured Notes as a result of the change of control resulting from the Proposed Merger, (ii) align the restricted group subject to the covenants in the indentures governing the Secured Notes with the restricted group subject to the covenants in the indentures governing existing NXP notes, and (iii) align certain other provisions of the indentures governing the Notes with the terms of the indentures governing existing NXP notes. The waivers became effective and operative as of the Effective Date. The amendments became effective as of the Effective Date, but will not become operative until the completion of the Proposed Merger. The cash payment in connection with the solicitations of consents will be made by NXP, or an agent on its behalf, after the satisfaction or waiver of the closing conditions to the Proposed Merger, and prior to the consummation of the Proposed Merger. If the cash payment is not made by the time of consummation of the Proposed Merger, the Supplemental Indentures will terminate upon written notice to the applicable Trustee by any noteholder entitled to receive such cash payment.
	As of April 3, 2015, Freescale Inc. was in compliance with the covenants under the Credit Facility and the Indentures and met the total leverage ratio of 6.50:1 or lower, the senior secured first lien leverage ratio of 4.00:1 or lower and the fixed charge coverage ratio of 2.00:1 or greater but did not meet the consolidated secured debt ratio of 3.25:1 or lower. As of April 3, 2015, Freescale Inc.’s total leverage ratio was 4.27:1, senior secured first lien leverage ratio was 3.87:1, fixed charge coverage ratio was 4.15:1 and consolidated secured debt ratio was 4.31:1. Accordingly, we are currently restricted from incurring liens on assets securing indebtedness, except as otherwise permitted by the Indentures. The fact that we did not meet one of these ratios does not result in any default under the Credit Agreement or the Indentures.
	Hedging Transactions
	During 2014, we entered into cash flow designated interest rate swap agreements to hedge a portion of our variable rate debt against exposure to increasing LIBOR rates which may exceed the LIBOR floor on the Amended 2020 Term Loan in future periods. These agreements fix the interest rate on a portion of our variable rate debt beginning in 2016 and continuing through 2018. (Refer to Note 5, “Risk Management,” for further details of these hedging agreements.)
	Debt Service
	We are required to make debt service principal payments under the terms of our debt agreements. As of April 3, 2015, future obligated debt payments are $27 million during the remainder of 2015, $35 million in 2016, $35 million in 2017, $35 million in 2018, $35 million in 2019, $2,967 million in 2020 and $2,202 million thereafter. Subsequent to the end of the first quarter of 2015, Freescale Inc. delivered notice of an additional $100 million redemption of 10.75% Unsecured Notes to occur during the second quarter of 2015. Accordingly, an incremental $100 million of principal payments previously obligated in 2020 will be paid in the second quarter of 2015. We expect to record a charge of approximately $9 million in connection with this redemption, reflective of call premiums and the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs. Further, in connection with the Proposed Merger, we intend to redeem Freescale Inc.'s remaining 10.75% Unsecured Notes.

Risk_Management

Risk Management	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Risk Management	Risk Management
	Foreign Currency Risk
	The functional currency for all of our foreign operations is the U.S. dollar. Accordingly, exchange rate gains and losses are recognized on transactions in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and included in operations for the period in which the exchange rates changed.
	In order to reduce the exposure of our financial results resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates, our principal strategy has been to naturally hedge the foreign currency-denominated liabilities on our balance sheet against corresponding foreign currency-denominated assets, such that any changes in liabilities due to fluctuations in exchange rates are inversely offset by changes in their corresponding foreign currency assets. In order to further reduce our exposure to U.S. dollar exchange rate fluctuations, we have entered into foreign currency hedge agreements related to the currency and the amount of expenses we expect to incur in jurisdictions in which our operations are located. No assurance can be given that our hedging transactions will prevent us from incurring higher foreign currency-denominated costs when translated into our U.S. dollar-based accounts in the event of a weakening of the U.S. dollar on the non-hedged portion of our costs and expenses.
	At April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had net outstanding foreign currency exchange contracts not designated as accounting hedges with notional amounts totaling approximately $118 million and $97 million, respectively, which are accounted for at fair value. These forward contracts have original maturities of twelve months or less. The fair value of the forward contracts was a net unrealized loss of less than $1 million and $1 million at April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Forward contract (losses) gains of $(2) million and less than $1 million for the first quarter of 2015 and 2014, respectively, were recorded in other expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations related to our realized and unrealized results associated with these foreign exchange contracts. Management believes that these financial instruments will not subject us to undue risk of foreign exchange movements because gains and losses on these contracts should offset losses and gains on the assets and liabilities being hedged. The following table shows, in millions of U.S. dollars, the notional amounts of the most significant net foreign exchange hedge positions for outstanding foreign exchange contracts not designated as accounting hedges as of April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
	Buy (Sell)	April 3,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Malaysian Ringgit	$	51		$	32
	Chinese Renminbi	$	21		$	30
	Euro	$	(12	)	$	9
	Japanese Yen	$	8		$	5
	Indian Rupee	$	6		$	4
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	Cash Flow Hedges
	We use foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge future expected cash flows associated with net sales, cost of sales, research and development expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses. These forward contracts have original maturities of less than 15 months. The following table shows, in millions of U.S. dollars, the notional amounts of the foreign exchange hedge positions for outstanding foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges under ASC Topic 815, "Derivatives and Hedging," as of April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
	Buy (Sell)	April 3,			December 31,			Hedged Exposure
		2015			2014
	Malaysian Ringgit	$	92		$	93		Cost of sales
	Chinese Renminbi	$	81		$	84		Cost of sales
		$	21		$	21		Research and development
		$	21		$	21		Selling, general and administrative
	Japanese Yen	$	48		$	42		Cost of sales
		$	15		$	16		Selling, general and administrative
	Euro	$	(59	)	$	(39	)	Net sales
	Indian Rupee	$	18		$	—		Research and development
	Israeli Shekel	$	15		$	—		Research and development
	At April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had cash flow designated forward contracts with a total fair value of net unrealized losses of $9 million and $15 million, respectively. Losses of $3 million and $1 million during the first quarter of 2015 and 2014, respectively, were recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations related to our realized results associated with these cash flow hedges. Management believes that these financial instruments will not subject us to undue risk of foreign exchange movements because gains and losses on these contracts should offset losses and gains on the forecasted expenses being hedged.
	Interest Rate Risk
	We use interest rate swaps to assist in mitigating the interest rate risk associated with the variable rate portion of our debt portfolio. During 2014, we entered into cash flow designated interest rate swap agreements that fix the interest rate on a portion of our variable rate debt beginning in 2016. We are required to pay the counterparties a stream of fixed rate interest payments at a weighted average rate of: (i) 1.62% on a notional amount of $1.4 billion in 2016, (ii) 2.43% on a notional amount of $1.1 billion in 2017 and (iii) 2.95% on a notional amount of $800 million in 2018. In connection with these interest rate swap agreements, we will receive variable rate payments from the counterparties based on 1-month LIBOR, subject to a LIBOR floor of 1%, which coincides with the LIBOR floor on the Amended 2020 Term Loan. The fair value of the interest rate swap agreements was an unrealized loss of $21 million and $9 million at April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. (Refer to Note 4, “Debt,” for further details of our variable rate indebtedness.)
	Counterparty Risk
	Outstanding financial derivative instruments expose us to credit losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties to the agreements. We also enter into master netting arrangements with counterparties when possible to mitigate credit risk in derivative transactions. A master netting arrangement may allow counterparties to net settle amounts owed to each other as a result of multiple, separate derivative transactions. The credit exposure related to these financial instruments is represented by the contracts with a positive fair value at the reporting date. On a periodic basis, we review the credit ratings of our counterparties and adjust our exposure as deemed appropriate. As of April 3, 2015, we believe that our exposure to counterparty risk is immaterial.

Employee_Benefit_and_Incentive

Employee Benefit and Incentive Plans	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Employee Benefits and Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Employee Benefit and Incentive Plans	Share and Equity-based Compensation
	2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan
	Non-qualified Options
	During the first quarter of 2015, we granted approximately 1.6 million stock options under the 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the "2011 Plan"), to certain executives and employees. The vast majority of these stock options were granted on January 5, 2015 as part of the annual long-term incentive grant (the "2015 Annual Grant"). The awards granted in connection with the Annual Grant had a grant date fair value of $9.83 per share and an exercise price of $24.63 per share, which was equal to the stock price on January 5, 2015. Total compensation costs associated with the stock options under the 2015 Annual Grant was $12 million, net of estimated forfeitures.
	Under the 2011 Plan, we have granted approximately 7.8 million non-qualified stock options in Freescale Ltd. (the “2011 Options”) with exercise prices ranging from $8.73 to $33.51 per share, to certain qualified participants, which remain outstanding as of April 3, 2015. The 2011 Options generally vest at a rate of 25% of the total grant on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant and are subject to the terms and conditions of the 2011 Plan and related award agreements. As of April 3, 2015, we had approximately $34 million of unamortized expense, net of estimated forfeitures, which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of four years to additional paid-in capital. The fair value of the 2011 Options was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The assumptions used in the model are outlined in the following table:
		Three Months Ended
		April 3,				April 4,
		2015				2014
	Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$	9.87			$	6.74
	Weighted average assumptions used:
	Expected volatility	45		%		50		%
	Expected lives (in years)	4.75				4.75
	Risk free interest rate	1.54		%		1.4		%
	Expected dividend yield	—		%		—		%
	A summary of changes in the 2011 Options outstanding during the three months ended April 3, 2015 is presented below:
		Stock Options			Wtd. Avg.				Wtd. Avg.	Aggregate
		(in thousands)			Exercise Price				Remaining	Intrinsic Value
					Per Share				Contractual	(in millions)
									Term (Years)
	Balance at January 1, 2015	6,987			$	14.28			5	$	76
	Granted	1,598			$	24.72
	Terminated, canceled or expired	(201	)		$	15.25
	Exercised	(538	)		$	14.58
	Balance at April 3, 2015	7,846			$	16.36			5	$	187
	Exercisable options at April 3, 2015	2,177			$	13.66			5	$	58
	The intrinsic value of options exercised under this plan during the first quarter of 2015 and 2014 was $10 million and $3 million, respectively.
	Restricted Share Units
	During the first quarter of 2015, we granted approximately 3.6 million RSUs to certain executives and employees under the 2011 Plan. Included in this amount were RSUs granted in connection with the 2015 Annual Grant with a grant date fair value of $24.63 per RSU and total compensation cost of $69 million, net of estimated forfeitures. RSUs generally vest at a rate of 25% of the total grant on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant, or on another vesting schedule depending on the award, and are subject to the terms and conditions of the 2011 Plan and related award agreements. RSUs are not entitled to dividends or voting rights, if any, until the underlying common shares are delivered. The fair value of the RSU awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
	Also during the first quarter of 2015, we granted approximately 0.6 million performance-based RSUs ("TSR") to certain executives in connection with the 2015 Annual Grant. Each TSR, which cliff vests on the third anniversary of the date of grant, entitles the grant recipient to receive from 0 to 1.50 common shares for each of the target units awarded based on the relative total shareholder return of the Company's share price as compared to a set of peer companies. The Company estimates the fair value of the TSRs using a Monte Carlo valuation model, which includes a modifier for market results. The grant date fair value for the TSRs granted in connection with the 2015 Annual Grant was $25.87 per TSR, with a total compensation cost of $13 million, net of estimated forfeitures. TSRs are amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of 3 years to additional paid-in capital. The assumptions used in the Monte Carlo model, outside of projections of market results, are outlined in the following table:
		Three Months Ended
		April 3,				April 4,
		2015				2014
	Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$	25.87			$	15.98
	Weighted average assumptions used:
	Expected volatility	43.83		%		48.45		%
	Expected lives (in years)	2.99				2.99
	Risk free interest rate	1.06		%		0.8		%
	Expected dividend yield	—		%		—		%
	As of April 3, 2015 we had approximately $142 million of unamortized expense, net of expected forfeitures, which is being amortized on a straight-line basis to additional paid-in capital over a period of four years for RSUs and three years for TSRs and performance-based RSUs ("PRSUs"). Under the terms of the RSU, TSR and PRSU award agreements, common shares underlying these awards are issued to the participant upon vesting of the award based on the passage of time for the RSUs and based on both the passage of time and performance results for the TSRs and PRSUs.
	A summary of changes in the RSUs, TSRs and PRSUs outstanding under the 2011 Plan during the three months ended April 3, 2015 is presented below:
		RSUs, TSRs and PRSUs			Wtd. Avg. Grant
		(in thousands)			Date Fair Value
					Per Share
	Non-vested RSU, TSR and PRSU balance at January 1, 2015	9,758			$	15.03
	Granted	4,289			$	24.74
	Issued	(2,313	)		$	15
	Terminated, canceled or expired	(326	)		$	15.56
	Non-vested RSU, TSR and PRSU balance at April 3, 2015	11,408			$	18.65
	The weighted average grant date fair value of all RSUs and TSRs granted during the first quarter of 2015 and 2014 was $24.74 per share and $15.55 per share, respectively. The total intrinsic value of RSUs, TSRs and PRSUs issued under this plan during the first quarter of 2015 and 2014 was $78 million and $36 million, respectively.
	The Company purchased $5 million of treasury shares during the three months ended April 3, 2015 related to the withholding of common shares used to satisfy employee tax obligations in connection with the vesting of employee related share units.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	During the first quarter of 2015, we recorded an income tax provision of $10 million, predominately related to our foreign operations, which included income tax expense of $3 million associated with discrete events. The discrete expense in the first quarter of 2015 was primarily related to an increase in the domestic valuation allowance resulting from the deferred tax asset created by the excess tax benefits from share-based awards during the period, partially offset by a benefit recognized in connection with tax laws changes in one of our foreign jurisdictions. The aforementioned excess tax benefits resulted from deductions related to equity compensation in excess of compensation recognized for financial reporting and was recorded in additional paid-in capital in accordance with ASC Subtopic 740, "Income Taxes" (“ASC Topic 740”).
	For the first quarter of 2014, we recorded an income tax provision of $16 million, predominately related to our foreign operations. This provision included $4 million of income tax expense associated with discrete events principally associated with an increase in the domestic valuation allowance resulting from the deferred tax asset created by the excess tax benefits from share-based awards during the first quarter of 2014.
	Income taxes for the interim periods presented have been included in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements on the basis of an estimated annual effective tax rate. Our effective tax rate is impacted by the mix of earnings and losses by taxing jurisdictions. Although the Company is a Bermuda entity with a statutory income tax rate of zero, the earnings of many of the Company’s subsidiaries are subject to taxation in the U.S. and other foreign jurisdictions. We incur minimal income tax expense on our U.S. earnings due to valuation allowances recorded on substantially all the Company’s U.S. net deferred tax assets.
	We record minimal income tax expense in the U.S. due to the domestic valuation allowance. ASC Topic 740 requires that deferred tax assets be reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on all available evidence, it is considered more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in a future period. Such assessment is required on a jurisdiction by jurisdiction basis. We have concluded that it is more-likely-than-not that our domestic deferred tax assets will not be realized in their entirety, and therefore, we have retained a valuation allowance against substantially all the domestic deferred tax assets. In our assessment of the need for a domestic valuation allowance, we heavily weighted the following negative evidence: (i) the U.S. Company has experienced a lack of operational profitability, exclusive of foreign intercompany dividends; (ii) the forecasted reversal of existing temporary differences does not create taxable income; and, (iii) the Company operates in a highly cyclical industry. In addition, we recorded valuation allowances in certain foreign jurisdictions after considering all positive and negative factors as to the recoverability of these assets. The valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax assets at April 3, 2015 was $1.2 billion. Any release of the valuation allowance will be recorded as a tax benefit increasing net earnings.
	The Company does not expect the liability for unrecognized tax benefits to decrease substantially in the next twelve months. Certain of our income tax returns for the 2004 through 2013 tax years are currently under examination by various taxing authorities around the world. Although the resolution of open audits is highly uncertain, management considers it unlikely that the results of these examinations will have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	Commitments
	Product purchase commitments associated with our strategic manufacturing relationships with our wafer foundries and for assembly and test services include take or pay provisions based on volume commitments for work in progress and forecasted demand based on 18-month rolling forecasts, which are adjusted monthly. The commitment under these relationships was $130 million as of April 3, 2015.
	Litigation
	We are a defendant in various lawsuits and are subject to various claims which arise in the normal course of business. The Company records an associated liability when a loss is probable and the amount is reasonably estimable.
	From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, including tort, contractual and customer disputes, claims before the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other employee grievances, and intellectual property litigation and infringement claims. Intellectual property litigation and infringement claims could cause us to incur significant expenses or prevent us from selling our products. Under agreements with Motorola Inc. ("Motorola"), Freescale Inc. must indemnify Motorola for certain liabilities related to our business incurred prior to our separation from Motorola in 2004.
	Motorola has been named as a defendant in a number of suits filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois alleging a link between working in semiconductor manufacturing clean room environments and birth defects in 49 individuals.  Each of these suits seek an unspecified amount of damages in compensation for the alleged injuries.  We have denied liability for these alleged injuries, and we are assessing the availability of applicable insurance coverage.  In the first quarter of 2015, a trial was set for October 19, 2015 to determine liability and damages with respect to one of the 49 individuals.  We do not believe an adverse judgment in this trial would have a material negative impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  Although the outcome of litigation is inherently uncertain, based on the information currently available, we do not consider our liability for these matters to be probable or reasonably estimable at this time.
	The resolution of intellectual property litigation may require us to pay damages for past infringement or to obtain a license under the other party's intellectual property rights that could require one-time license fees or ongoing royalties, require us to make material changes to our products and/or manufacturing processes, require us to cross-license certain of our patents and other intellectual property and/or prohibit us from manufacturing or selling one or more products in certain jurisdictions, which could adversely impact our operating results in future periods. If any of those events were to occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

Reorganization_of_Business_and

Reorganization of Business and Other	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Reorganization of Business and Other	Reorganization of Business, Merger Expenses and Other
	Three months ended April 3, 2015
	Strategic Realignment
	We have continued to shift our research and development investment and sales force to accelerate growth and improve profitability (the "Strategic Realignment"). Since the inception of the plan in late 2012, we have recorded a total of $134 million in net charges to reorganization of business, merger expenses and other for employee termination benefits and other exit costs in connection with re-allocating research and development resources and re-aligning sales resources, as further described in this section.
	At each reporting date, we evaluate our accruals for exit costs and employee separation costs, which consist primarily of termination benefits (principally severance payments), to ensure that our accruals are still appropriate. In certain circumstances, accruals are no longer required because of efficiencies in carrying out our plans or because employees previously identified for separation resign unexpectedly and do not receive severance or are redeployed due to circumstances not foreseen when the original plans were initiated. We reverse accruals to earnings when it is determined they are no longer required.
	The following table displays a roll-forward from January 1, 2015 to April 3, 2015 of the employee separation and exit cost accruals established related to the Strategic Realignment:
	(in millions, except headcount)		Accruals at			Charges			Adjustments				Usage				Accruals at
			January 1, 2015														3-Apr-15
	Employee Separation Costs
	Supply chain		$	4		$	2		$	—			$	(2	)		$	4
	Selling, general and administrative		7			2			—				(3		)		6
	Research and development		13			15			—				(7		)		21
	Total		$	24		$	19		$	—			$	(12	)		$	31
	Related headcount		375			315			—				(260		)		430
	During the first quarter of 2015, we incurred $19 million of additional employee separation charges related to the continued execution of this strategic plan. The $12 million used reflects cash payments made to employees separated as part of the plan during the first quarter of 2015. The accrual of $31 million at April 3, 2015 reflects the estimated liability to be paid to the remaining 430 employees to be separated through 2016, along with previously separated employees still receiving severance benefits, based on current exchange rates.
	Reorganization of Business Program
	In 2008, we began executing a series of restructuring initiatives that streamlined our cost structure and re-directed some research and development investments into expected growth markets (the "Reorganization of Business Program"). Since the inception of the plan, we have recorded $243 million in net charges to reorganization of business, merger expenses and other. The only remaining actions relating to this reorganization program are the decommissioning of the land and buildings at our Toulouse, France manufacturing facility and payment of the remaining separation costs.
	The following table displays a roll-forward from January 1, 2015 to April 3, 2015 of the employee separation cost accruals established related to the Reorganization of Business Program:
	(in millions, except headcount)		Accruals at			Charges			Adjustments & Currency Impact				Usage				Accruals at
			January 1, 2015														3-Apr-15
	Employee Separation Costs
	Supply chain		$	8		$	—		$	(1	)		$	—			$	7
	Research and development		1			—			—				—				1
	Total		$	9		$	—		$	(1	)		$	—			$	8
	There were less than $1 million of cash payments made to employees separated as part of the Reorganization of Business Program during the first quarter of 2015. We adjusted our anticipated future severance payments by $1 million to incorporate the currency impact in the above presentation, reflecting the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the Euro during the first quarter of 2015. The accrual of $8 million at April 3, 2015 reflects the estimated liability to be paid through 2015 to previously separated employees still receiving severance benefits and for outplacement services and other severance-related costs, based on current exchange rates.
	Disposition Activities
	During first quarter of 2015, we recorded $1 million in charges related to on-going closure and decommissioning costs for our Toulouse, France manufacturing facility.
	Merger Expenses
	During first quarter of 2015, we recorded $6 million of expenses consisting primarily of legal costs associated with the Proposed Merger.
	Three months ended April 4, 2014
	Strategic Realignment
	The following table displays a roll-forward from January 1, 2014 to April 4, 2014 of the employee separation and exit cost accruals established related to the Strategic Realignment:
	(in millions, except headcount)	Accruals at			Charges			Adjustments				Used				Accruals at
		January 1, 2014														4-Apr-14
	Employee Separation Costs
	Supply chain	$	5		$	1		$	—			$	(3	)		$	3
	Selling, general and administrative	4			3			—				(3		)		4
	Research and development	2			4			—				(2		)		4
	Total	$	11		$	8		$	—			$	(8	)		$	11
	Related headcount	170			70			—				(110		)		130
	Exit and Other Costs	$	8		$	—		$	(1	)		$	(1	)		$	6
	During the first quarter of 2014, we incurred $8 million of additional employee separation charges related to the continued implementation of this strategic plan. The $8 million used reflects cash payments paid to employees separated as part of the Strategic Realignment during the first quarter of 2014. The accrual of $6 million at April 4, 2014 reflects the estimated liability to be paid to the remaining 130 employees to be separately through 2015, along with previously separated employees still receiving severance benefits, based on current exchange rates.
	Additionally, we recorded an adjustment of $1 million to our previously estimated cost to vacate underutilized office space in Austin, Texas in accordance with ASC Topic 420, "Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations," during the first quarter of 2014.
	Other Charges
	During the first quarter of 2014, we incurred a $1 million charge related to the write-down of the net book value of certain assets classified as available for sale as of April 4, 2014. These assets were no longer deemed necessary due to the strategic decision to eliminate certain processes from some of our next generation products.
	Reorganization of Business Program
	The following table displays a roll-forward from January 1, 2014 to April 4, 2014 of the employee separation accruals established related to the Reorganization of Business Program:
	(in millions, except headcount)		Accruals at			Charges			Adjustments & Currency Impact				Usage				Accruals at
			January 1, 2014														4-Apr-14
	Employee Separation Costs
	Supply chain		$	17		$	—		$	—			$	(2	)		$	15
	Selling, general and administrative		1			—			—				—				1
	Research and development		1			—			—				—				1
	Total		$	19		$	—		$	—			$	(2	)		$	17
	Related headcount		30			—			—				(10		)		20
	The $2 million used reflects cash payments made to employees separated as part of the Reorganization of Business Program during the first quarter of 2014. The accrual of $17 million at April 4, 2014 reflects the estimated liability to be paid through 2015 to the remaining 20 employees to be separated, along with previously separated employees still receiving severance benefits and for outplacement services and other severance-related costs, based on current exchange rates.
	Disposition Activities
	During the first quarter of 2014 and in connection with the closure of the Toulouse, France manufacturing facility, we recorded a $1 million charge related to on-going closure and decommissioning costs. We also recorded a charge of $2 million related to demolition costs incurred to prepare our former manufacturing facility located in Sendai, Japan for sale.

Supplemental_Guarantor_Condens

Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Disclosure Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Additional Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
	Pursuant to the terms of our acquisition by a consortium of private equity funds (“Sponsors”) in a transaction referred to as the “Merger” in December 2006, Freescale Inc. continues as a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Freescale Ltd. The reporting entity subsequent to the Merger is Freescale Ltd.
	As a result of the Merger and subsequent debt redemption and refinancing transactions, we had $1,862 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes outstanding as of April 3, 2015, as further discussed in Note 4, “Debt.” The senior secured notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on a secured, senior basis, and the senior unsecured notes are jointly and severally guaranteed on an unsecured, senior basis, and in each case, are subject to certain exceptions, by Freescale Ltd., its wholly owned direct and indirect subsidiaries created in connection with the Merger, and SigmaTel, LLC (together, the “Guarantors”). Each Guarantor fully and unconditionally guarantees, jointly and severally with the other Guarantors, as a primary obligor and not merely as a surety, the due and punctual payment and performance of the obligations. As of April 3, 2015, other than SigmaTel, LLC, none of Freescale Inc.’s domestic or foreign subsidiaries (“Non-Guarantors”) guarantee the Senior Notes or Credit Facility. In the future, other subsidiaries may be required to guarantee all or a portion of the Senior Notes, if and to the extent they guarantee the Credit Facility. (The relationship between the Company and the parent companies is defined and discussed in Note 1, “Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation,” to our consolidated financial statements in the Annual Report.)
	The following tables present our results of operations, financial position and cash flows of Freescale Ltd., the Guarantors, Freescale Inc., the Non-Guarantors and eliminations for the three months ended April 3, 2015 and April 4, 2014 and as of April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, to arrive at the information on a consolidated basis:
	Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	For the Three Months Ended April 3, 2015
	(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net sales	$	—		$	—		$	1,487		$	1,534		$	(1,852	)	$	1,169
	Cost of sales	—			—			1,033			1,435			(1,852		)	616
	Gross margin	—			—			454			99			—			553
	Research and development	—			—			148			74			—			222
	Selling, general and administrative	2			—			158			55			(94		)	121
	Amortization expense for acquired intangible assets	—			—			5			—			—			5
	Reorganization of business, merger expenses and other	—			—			16			10			—			26
	Operating (loss) earnings	(2		)	—			127			(40		)	94			179
	Loss on extinguishment or modification of long-term debt	—			—			(21		)	—			—			(21		)
	Other income (expense), net	72			72			(16		)	102			(308		)	(78		)
	Earnings before income taxes	70			72			90			62			(214		)	80
	Income tax benefit (expense)	—			—			15			(5		)	—			10
	Net earnings	$	70		$	72		$	75		$	67		$	(214	)	$	70
	Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Earnings
	For the Three Months Ended April 3, 2015
	(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net earnings	$	70		$	72		$	75		$	67		$	(214	)	$	70
	Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of tax:
	Derivative instruments adjustments:
	Unrealized losses arising during the period	—			—			(8		)	—			—			(8		)
	Reclassification adjustment for items in net earnings	—			—			3			—			—			3
	Post-retirement adjustments:
	Amortization of actuarial gains in net earnings	—			—			—			1			—			1
	Other comprehensive (loss) earnings	—			—			(5		)	1			—			(4		)
	Comprehensive earnings	$	70		$	72		$	70		$	68		$	(214	)	$	66
	Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	For the Three Months Ended April 4, 2014
	(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net sales	$	—		$	—		$	1,396		$	1,505		$	(1,774	)	$	1,127
	Cost of sales	—			—			1,030			1,366			(1,774		)	622
	Gross margin	—			—			366			139			—			505
	Research and development	—			—			135			75			—			210
	Selling, general and administrative	2			—			166			58			(100		)	126
	Amortization expense for acquired intangible assets	—			—			3			—			—			3
	Reorganization of business, merger expenses and other	—			—			1			10			—			11
	Operating (loss) earnings	(2		)	—			61			(4		)	100			155
	Loss on extinguishment or modification of long-term debt	—			—			(59		)	—			—			(59		)
	Other (expense) income, net	(21		)	(21		)	(19		)	101			(143		)	(103		)
	(Loss) earnings before income taxes	(23		)	(21		)	(17		)	97			(43		)	(7		)
	Income tax expense	—			—			4			12			—			16
	Net (loss) earnings	$	(23	)	$	(21	)	$	(21	)	$	85		$	(43	)	$	(23	)
	Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
	For the Three Months Ended April 4, 2014
	(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net (loss) earnings	$	(23	)	$	(21	)	$	(21	)	$	85		$	(43	)	$	(23	)
	Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax:
	Derivative instrument adjustments:
	Unrealized gains arising during the period	—			—			3			—			—			3
	Reclassification adjustment for items in net loss	—			—			1			—			—			1
	Other comprehensive earnings	—			—			4			—			—			4
	Comprehensive (loss) earnings	$	(23	)	$	(21	)	$	(17	)	$	85		$	(43	)	$	(19	)
	Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	3-Apr-15
	(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	—		$	53		$	448		$	—		$	501
	Inter-company receivable	230			—			532			468			(1,230		)	—
Accounts receivable, net	—			—			137			422			—			559
Inventory, net	—			—			318			431			—			749
Other current assets	—			—			109			65			—			174
Total current assets	230			—			1,149			1,834			(1,230		)	1,983
Property, plant and equipment, net	—			—			352			406			—			758
Investment in affiliates	(3,636		)	(3,414		)	1,406			—			5,644			—
Intangible assets, net	—			—			55			—			—			55
Inter-company note receivable	—			124			1			390			(515		)	—
Other assets, net	—			—			139			161			—			300
Total assets	$	(3,406	)	$	(3,290	)	$	3,102		$	2,791		$	3,899		$	3,096
Liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) equity
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$	—		$	—		$	35		$	—		$	—		$	35
Inter-company payable	—			—			460			770			(1,230		)	—
Accounts payable	—			—			248			177			—			425
Accrued liabilities and other	5			—			224			120			—			349
Total current liabilities	5			—			967			1,067			(1,230		)	809
Long-term debt	—			—			5,277			—			—			5,277
Inter-company note payable	43			346			—			126			(515		)	—
Other liabilities	—			—			272			192			—			464
Total liabilities	48			346			6,516			1,385			(1,745		)	6,550
Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity	(3,454		)	(3,636		)	(3,414		)	1,406			5,644			(3,454		)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) equity	$	(3,406	)	$	(3,290	)	$	3,102		$	2,791		$	3,899		$	3,096
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
31-Dec-14
(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	4		$	—		$	181		$	511		$	—		$	696
Inter-company receivable	161			—			509			472			(1,142		)	—
Accounts receivable, net	—			—			130			432			—			562
Inventory, net	—			—			335			410			—			745
Other current assets	—			—			105			61			—			166
Total current assets	165			—			1,260			1,886			(1,142		)	2,169
Property, plant and equipment, net	—			—			349			401			—			750
Investment in affiliates	(3,710		)	(3,710		)	1,350			—			6,070			—
Intangible assets, net	—			—			51			8			—			59
Inter-company note receivable	—			123			1			166			(290		)	—
Other assets, net	7			—			131			159			—			297
Total assets	$	(3,538	)	$	(3,587	)	$	3,142		$	2,620		$	4,638		$	3,275
Liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) equity
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$	—		$	—		$	35		$	—		$	—		$	35
Inter-company payable	—			—			501			641			(1,142		)	—
Accounts payable	—			—			251			162			—			413
Accrued liabilities and other	—			—			260			137			—			397
Total current liabilities	—			—			1,047			940			(1,142		)	845
Long-term debt	—			—			5,535			—			—			5,535
Inter-company note payable	43			123			—			124			(290		)	—
Other liabilities	—			—			270			206			—			476
Total liabilities	43			123			6,852			1,270			(1,432		)	6,856
Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity	(3,581		)	(3,710		)	(3,710		)	1,350			6,070			(3,581		)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) equity	$	(3,538	)	$	(3,587	)	$	3,142		$	2,620		$	4,638		$	3,275
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended April 3, 2015
(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
Cash flow (used for) provided by operating activities	$	(3	)	$	(222	)	$	154		$	205		$	—		$	134
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	—			—			(22		)	(28		)	—			(50		)
Acquisitions and strategic investment activity	—			—			(10		)	—			—			(10		)
Payments for purchased licenses and other assets	—			—			(8		)	(7		)	—			(15		)
Inter-company loans and capital transactions	(20		)	(21		)	—			(223		)	264			—
Cash flow used for investing activities	(20		)	(21		)	(40		)	(258		)	264			(75		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Retirements of and payments for long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			—			(277		)	—			—			(277		)
Proceeds from stock option exercises and ESPP share purchases	24			—			—			—			—			24
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation plans				—			15			2			—			17
Purchases of treasury shares	(5		)													(5		)
Inter-company loans, dividends and capital transactions	—			243			20			1			(264		)	—
Cash flow provided by (used for) financing activities	19			243			(242		)	3			(264		)	(241		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			—			(13		)	—			(13		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(4		)	—			(128		)	(63		)	—			(195		)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	4			—			181			511			—			696
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	—		$	—		$	53		$	448		$	—		$	501
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended April 4, 2014
(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
Cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities	$	12		$	—		$	(73	)	$	87		$	—		$	26
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	—			—			(26		)	(30		)	—			(56		)
Acquisitions and strategic investment activity	—			—			1			—			—			1
Payments for purchased licenses and other assets	—			—			(10		)	(10		)	—			(20		)
Inter-company loans and capital transactions	(750		)	(751		)	—			(1		)	1,502			—
Cash flow used for investing activities	(750		)	(751		)	(35		)	(41		)	1,502			(75		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Retirements of and payments for long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			—			(1,324		)	—			—			(1,324		)
Debt issuance proceeds, net of debt issuance costs	—			—			590			—			—			590
Proceeds from equity offering, net of offering costs	717			—			—			—			—			717
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation plans	—			—			4			—			—			4
Proceeds from stock option exercises and ESPP share purchases	23			—			—			—			—			23
Inter-company loans, dividends and capital transactions	—			751			750			1			(1,502		)	—
Cash flow provided by financing activities	740			751			20			1			(1,502		)	10
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			—			1			—			1
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2			—			(88		)	48			—			(38		)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1			—			235			511			—			747
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	3		$	—		$	147		$	559		$	—		$	709

Overview_and_Basis_of_Presenta1

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Overview	Overview: Freescale Semiconductor, Ltd. (“Freescale Ltd.”), based in Austin, Texas, is a global leader in microcontrollers and digital networking processors, commonly referred to as embedded processors. Embedded processors are the backbone of electronic systems, providing essential control, intelligence and security, while enhancing performance and power efficiency. We combine our embedded processors with our complementary analog, sensor and radio frequency (RF) devices, as well as a full suite of software and design tools, to provide highly integrated embedded processing solutions that streamline customer development efforts, lower their costs and shorten their time to market.
	A number of trends are driving growth in our end markets, including advances in automotive safety and electronics, the expansion of cloud computing, the proliferation of low-power, energy-efficient control devices, the build-out of next generation communications infrastructure, and the Internet of Things ("IoT"), an emerging network of smart devices designed to help make our lives safer and more productive. Our product and strategic focus is to serve the need for increased connectivity and enhanced intelligence critical to fast growing semiconductor applications while keeping the connection secure. Our business is organized around five principal product groups: Microcontrollers, Digital Networking, Automotive MCU, Analog & Sensors, and RF. We provide our customers secure embedded processing solutions along with complementary devices for the automotive, networking, industrial and consumer end markets.
	We have a heritage of innovation and product leadership spanning more than 50 years that has resulted in an extensive intellectual property portfolio. We leverage our intellectual property portfolio, deep customer relationships built over many years of close collaboration, extensive suite of software and design tools and technical expertise to introduce innovative new products and platform-level solutions for our target markets. We believe our ability to leverage our intellectual property across product lines and target markets enables us to be early to market with many of our products. As a result, we have established leadership positions in many of our core markets. We sell our products directly to original equipment manufacturers, distributors, original design manufacturers and contract manufacturers. Freescale Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (“Freescale Inc.”), are collectively referred to as the “Company,” “Freescale,” “we,” “us” or “our,” as the context requires.
Use of Estimates	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In addition to the items described below, our significant accounting policies and critical estimates are disclosed in our Annual Report. Refer to “Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Estimates” within “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report for more information.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition,” and most industry-specific guidance. This ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The amendments in the ASU must be applied using either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method and are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is not permitted. We are evaluating the effects, if any, adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Fair_Value_Measurement_Fair_Va

Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Measurement (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement, Policy	Fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. Authoritative guidance establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are market inputs participants would use in valuing the asset or liability and are developed based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect management's assumptions about the factors market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability. The guidance establishes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
	Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
	Level 2 – quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable; and,
	Level 3 – inputs that are unobservable (for example, cash flow modeling inputs based on assumptions).

Other_Financial_Data_Tables

Other Financial Data (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Component of Other Expense, Net	The following table displays the amounts comprising other expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:
		Three Months Ended
		April 3,			April 4,
		2015			2014
	Interest expense	$	(79	)	$	(105	)
	Interest income	1			3
	Interest expense, net	(78		)	(102		)
	Other, net	—			(1		)
	Other expense, net	$	(78	)	$	(103	)
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Common Share	The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per common share computations for the periods presented:
			Three Months Ended
	(in millions, except per share amounts)		April 3,			April 4,
			2015			2014
	Basic net earnings (loss) per share:
	Numerator:
	Net earnings (loss)		$	70		$	(23	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding (1)		307			280
	Basic net earnings (loss) per share		$	0.23		$	(0.08	)
	Diluted net earnings (loss) per share:
	Numerator:
	Net earnings (loss)		$	70		$	(23	)
	Denominator:
	Number of shares used in basic computation (1)		307			280
	Add: Incremental shares for dilutive effect of warrants (2)		—			—
	Add: Incremental shares for dilutive effect of stock options (3)		3			—
	Add: Incremental shares for dilutive effect of unvested RSUs (4)		5			—
	Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding		315			280
	Diluted net earnings (loss) per share (5)		$	0.22		$	(0.08	)
	-1	Weighted average common shares outstanding includes outstanding common shares of the Company and unissued common shares underlying vested RSUs.
	-2	A warrant to purchase an aggregate of 10 million common shares at $36.12 per share was outstanding during both periods presented but was not included in the computation of diluted EPS in either the first quarter of 2015 or 2014, because the warrant’s exercise price was greater than the average fair market value of the common shares during these periods. In addition, for the first quarter of 2014, the warrant was not included in the computation of diluted EPS as a net loss was incurred.
	-3	Stock options to purchase an aggregate of less than 1 million common shares that were outstanding during the first quarter of 2015 were anti-dilutive and were not included in the computation of diluted EPS, because the exercise price was greater than the average fair market value of the common shares, and the number of shares assumed to be repurchased using the proceeds of unrecognized compensation expense, potential windfall tax benefits and exercise prices was greater than the weighted average number of shares underlying outstanding stock options. Stock options to purchase an aggregate 9 million common shares that were outstanding during the first quarter of 2014 were not included in the computation of diluted EPS as a net loss was incurred.
	-4	Unvested RSUs, of less than 1 million that were outstanding during the first quarter of 2015 were anti-dilutive and were not included in the computation of diluted EPS, because the number of shares assumed to be repurchased using the proceeds of unrecognized compensation expense and potential windfall tax benefits was greater than the weighted average number of outstanding unvested RSUs. Unvested RSUs of 10 million that were outstanding during the first quarter of 2014 were not included in the computation of diluted EPS as a net loss was incurred.
	-5	No dilutive securities were included in the diluted net loss per share calculation for the first quarter of 2014, because a net loss was incurred during the period.
Inventory, Net	Inventory, net consisted of the following:
		April 3,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Work in process and raw materials	$	526		$	517
	Finished goods	223			228
	Inventory, net	$	749		$	745
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
		Unrealized			Unrealized				Foreign Currency		Total
		Losses on			(Losses) Gains on				Translation
		Derivatives			Post-retirement
					Obligations
	Balance at January 1, 2015	$	(26	)	$	(19	)		$	19	$	(26	)
	Current period net change	(5		)	1				—		(4		)
	Balance at April 3, 2015	$	(31	)	$	(18	)		$	19	$	(30	)

Fair_Value_Measurement_Tables

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	We measure cash and cash equivalents, derivative contracts and certain other assets and liabilities, as required, at fair value on a recurring basis. The tables below set forth, by level, the fair value of these assets and liabilities as of April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The table does not include assets and liabilities which are measured at historical cost or on any basis other than fair value. In the first quarters of both 2015 and 2014, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2. We had no Level 3 instruments at April 3, 2015 or December 31, 2014.
					Quoted Prices		Significant
					in Active		Other
					Markets for		Observable
					Identical Assets		Inputs
	As of April 3, 2015		Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)
	Assets
	Time deposits (1)		$	129	$	129	$	—
	Money market mutual funds (1)		—		—		—
	Foreign currency derivative contracts (2)		7		—		7
	Interest rate swap agreements (3)		1		—		1
	Total assets		$	137	$	129	$	8
	Liabilities
	Foreign currency derivative contracts (2)		$	16	$	—	$	16
	Interest rate swap agreements (3)		24		—		24
	Commodity derivative contracts (4)		1		—		1
	Total liabilities		$	41	$	—	$	41
					Quoted Prices		Significant
					in Active		Other
					Markets for		Observable
					Identical Assets		Inputs
	As of December 31, 2014		Total		(Level 1)		(Level 2)
	Assets
	Time deposits (1)		$	344	$	344	$	—
	Money market mutual funds (1)		7		7		—
	Foreign currency derivative contracts (2)		3		—		3
	Interest rate swap agreements (3)		1		—		1
	Total assets		$	355	$	351	$	4
	Liabilities
	Foreign currency derivative contracts (2)		$	19	$	—	$	19
	Interest rate swap agreements (3)		13		—		13
	Commodity derivative contracts (4)		1		—		1
	Total liabilities		$	33	$	—	$	33
	The following footnotes indicate where the noted items are reported in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
	-1	Time deposits and money market mutual funds are reported as cash and cash equivalents. The decline in time deposits from December 31, 2014 to April 3, 2015 was attributable to the overall reduction in the target level of cash and cash equivalents as discussed in the Annual Report.
	-2	Foreign currency derivative contracts are reported as other current assets or accrued liabilities and other.
	-3	Interest rate swap arrangements are reported as current assets, accrued liabilities and other or other liabilities.
	-4	Commodity derivative contracts are reported as other current assets or accrued liabilities and other.

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying Value of Long-term Debt	The carrying value of our long-term debt at April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of the following:
		April 3,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Amended 2020 Term Loan	$	2,669		$	2,674
	2021 Term Loan	781			783
	2019 Revolver	—			—
	Senior secured 5.00% notes due 2021	500			500
	Senior secured 6.00% notes due 2022	960			960
	Senior unsecured 10.75% notes due 2020	402			473
	Senior unsecured 8.05% notes due 2020	—			180
	Total debt	5,312			5,570
	Less: current maturities	(35		)	(35		)
	Total long-term debt	$	5,277		$	5,535

Risk_Management_Tables

Risk Management (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Notional Amount of Foreign Exchange Hedge	The following table shows, in millions of U.S. dollars, the notional amounts of the most significant net foreign exchange hedge positions for outstanding foreign exchange contracts not designated as accounting hedges as of April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
	Buy (Sell)	April 3,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Malaysian Ringgit	$	51		$	32
	Chinese Renminbi	$	21		$	30
	Euro	$	(12	)	$	9
	Japanese Yen	$	8		$	5
	Indian Rupee	$	6		$	4
Schedule of Derivative Instruments	The following table shows, in millions of U.S. dollars, the notional amounts of the foreign exchange hedge positions for outstanding foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges under ASC Topic 815, "Derivatives and Hedging," as of April 3, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
	Buy (Sell)	April 3,			December 31,			Hedged Exposure
		2015			2014
	Malaysian Ringgit	$	92		$	93		Cost of sales
	Chinese Renminbi	$	81		$	84		Cost of sales
		$	21		$	21		Research and development
		$	21		$	21		Selling, general and administrative
	Japanese Yen	$	48		$	42		Cost of sales
		$	15		$	16		Selling, general and administrative
	Euro	$	(59	)	$	(39	)	Net sales
	Indian Rupee	$	18		$	—		Research and development
	Israeli Shekel	$	15		$	—		Research and development

Employee_Benefit_and_Incentive1

Employee Benefit and Incentive Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]	A summary of changes in the RSUs, TSRs and PRSUs outstanding under the 2011 Plan during the three months ended April 3, 2015 is presented below:
		RSUs, TSRs and PRSUs			Wtd. Avg. Grant
		(in thousands)			Date Fair Value
					Per Share
	Non-vested RSU, TSR and PRSU balance at January 1, 2015	9,758			$	15.03
	Granted	4,289			$	24.74
	Issued	(2,313	)		$	15
	Terminated, canceled or expired	(326	)		$	15.56
	Non-vested RSU, TSR and PRSU balance at April 3, 2015	11,408			$	18.65
2011 Plan [Member]
Stock Option Valuation Assumptions	The fair value of the 2011 Options was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The assumptions used in the model are outlined in the following table:
		Three Months Ended
		April 3,				April 4,
		2015				2014
	Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$	9.87			$	6.74
	Weighted average assumptions used:
	Expected volatility	45		%		50		%
	Expected lives (in years)	4.75				4.75
	Risk free interest rate	1.54		%		1.4		%
	Expected dividend yield	—		%		—		%
Summary of Changes in Options Outstanding	A summary of changes in the 2011 Options outstanding during the three months ended April 3, 2015 is presented below:
		Stock Options			Wtd. Avg.				Wtd. Avg.	Aggregate
		(in thousands)			Exercise Price				Remaining	Intrinsic Value
					Per Share				Contractual	(in millions)
									Term (Years)
	Balance at January 1, 2015	6,987			$	14.28			5	$	76
	Granted	1,598			$	24.72
	Terminated, canceled or expired	(201	)		$	15.25
	Exercised	(538	)		$	14.58
	Balance at April 3, 2015	7,846			$	16.36			5	$	187
	Exercisable options at April 3, 2015	2,177			$	13.66			5	$	58
TSR Stock Options [Member] | 2011 Plan [Member]
Stock Option Valuation Assumptions	The assumptions used in the Monte Carlo model, outside of projections of market results, are outlined in the following table:
		Three Months Ended
		April 3,				April 4,
		2015				2014
	Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$	25.87			$	15.98
	Weighted average assumptions used:
	Expected volatility	43.83		%		48.45		%
	Expected lives (in years)	2.99				2.99
	Risk free interest rate	1.06		%		0.8		%
	Expected dividend yield	—		%		—		%

Reorganization_of_Business_and1

Reorganization of Business and Other (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Strategic Realignment Plan [Member]
Schedule of Employee Termination Benefits and Exit Cost Accruals	The following table displays a roll-forward from January 1, 2014 to April 4, 2014 of the employee separation and exit cost accruals established related to the Strategic Realignment:
	(in millions, except headcount)	Accruals at			Charges			Adjustments				Used				Accruals at
		January 1, 2014														4-Apr-14
	Employee Separation Costs
	Supply chain	$	5		$	1		$	—			$	(3	)		$	3
	Selling, general and administrative	4			3			—				(3		)		4
	Research and development	2			4			—				(2		)		4
	Total	$	11		$	8		$	—			$	(8	)		$	11
	Related headcount	170			70			—				(110		)		130
	Exit and Other Costs	$	8		$	—		$	(1	)		$	(1	)		$	6
	The following table displays a roll-forward from January 1, 2015 to April 3, 2015 of the employee separation and exit cost accruals established related to the Strategic Realignment:
	(in millions, except headcount)		Accruals at			Charges			Adjustments				Usage				Accruals at
			January 1, 2015														3-Apr-15
	Employee Separation Costs
	Supply chain		$	4		$	2		$	—			$	(2	)		$	4
	Selling, general and administrative		7			2			—				(3		)		6
	Research and development		13			15			—				(7		)		21
	Total		$	24		$	19		$	—			$	(12	)		$	31
	Related headcount		375			315			—				(260		)		430
Reorganization Of Business Program [Member]
Schedule of Employee Termination Benefits and Exit Cost Accruals	The following table displays a roll-forward from January 1, 2014 to April 4, 2014 of the employee separation accruals established related to the Reorganization of Business Program:
	(in millions, except headcount)		Accruals at			Charges			Adjustments & Currency Impact				Usage				Accruals at
			January 1, 2014														4-Apr-14
	Employee Separation Costs
	Supply chain		$	17		$	—		$	—			$	(2	)		$	15
	Selling, general and administrative		1			—			—				—				1
	Research and development		1			—			—				—				1
	Total		$	19		$	—		$	—			$	(2	)		$	17
	Related headcount		30			—			—				(10		)		20
	The following table displays a roll-forward from January 1, 2015 to April 3, 2015 of the employee separation cost accruals established related to the Reorganization of Business Program:
	(in millions, except headcount)		Accruals at			Charges			Adjustments & Currency Impact				Usage				Accruals at
			January 1, 2015														3-Apr-15
	Employee Separation Costs
	Supply chain		$	8		$	—		$	(1	)		$	—			$	7
	Research and development		1			—			—				—				1
	Total		$	9		$	—		$	(1	)		$	—			$	8

Supplemental_Guarantor_Condens1

Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015
Disclosure Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Additional Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	For the Three Months Ended April 4, 2014
	(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net sales	$	—		$	—		$	1,396		$	1,505		$	(1,774	)	$	1,127
	Cost of sales	—			—			1,030			1,366			(1,774		)	622
	Gross margin	—			—			366			139			—			505
	Research and development	—			—			135			75			—			210
	Selling, general and administrative	2			—			166			58			(100		)	126
	Amortization expense for acquired intangible assets	—			—			3			—			—			3
	Reorganization of business, merger expenses and other	—			—			1			10			—			11
	Operating (loss) earnings	(2		)	—			61			(4		)	100			155
	Loss on extinguishment or modification of long-term debt	—			—			(59		)	—			—			(59		)
	Other (expense) income, net	(21		)	(21		)	(19		)	101			(143		)	(103		)
	(Loss) earnings before income taxes	(23		)	(21		)	(17		)	97			(43		)	(7		)
	Income tax expense	—			—			4			12			—			16
	Net (loss) earnings	$	(23	)	$	(21	)	$	(21	)	$	85		$	(43	)	$	(23	)
	Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
	For the Three Months Ended April 3, 2015
	(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net sales	$	—		$	—		$	1,487		$	1,534		$	(1,852	)	$	1,169
	Cost of sales	—			—			1,033			1,435			(1,852		)	616
	Gross margin	—			—			454			99			—			553
	Research and development	—			—			148			74			—			222
	Selling, general and administrative	2			—			158			55			(94		)	121
	Amortization expense for acquired intangible assets	—			—			5			—			—			5
	Reorganization of business, merger expenses and other	—			—			16			10			—			26
	Operating (loss) earnings	(2		)	—			127			(40		)	94			179
	Loss on extinguishment or modification of long-term debt	—			—			(21		)	—			—			(21		)
	Other income (expense), net	72			72			(16		)	102			(308		)	(78		)
	Earnings before income taxes	70			72			90			62			(214		)	80
	Income tax benefit (expense)	—			—			15			(5		)	—			10
	Net earnings	$	70		$	72		$	75		$	67		$	(214	)	$	70
Schedule of Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
	Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Earnings
	For the Three Months Ended April 3, 2015
	(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net earnings	$	70		$	72		$	75		$	67		$	(214	)	$	70
	Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of tax:
	Derivative instruments adjustments:
	Unrealized losses arising during the period	—			—			(8		)	—			—			(8		)
	Reclassification adjustment for items in net earnings	—			—			3			—			—			3
	Post-retirement adjustments:
	Amortization of actuarial gains in net earnings	—			—			—			1			—			1
	Other comprehensive (loss) earnings	—			—			(5		)	1			—			(4		)
	Comprehensive earnings	$	70		$	72		$	70		$	68		$	(214	)	$	66
	Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
	For the Three Months Ended April 4, 2014
	(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Net (loss) earnings	$	(23	)	$	(21	)	$	(21	)	$	85		$	(43	)	$	(23	)
	Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax:
	Derivative instrument adjustments:
	Unrealized gains arising during the period	—			—			3			—			—			3
	Reclassification adjustment for items in net loss	—			—			1			—			—			1
	Other comprehensive earnings	—			—			4			—			—			4
	Comprehensive (loss) earnings	$	(23	)	$	(21	)	$	(17	)	$	85		$	(43	)	$	(19	)
Schedule of Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	31-Dec-14
	(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	4		$	—		$	181		$	511		$	—		$	696
	Inter-company receivable	161			—			509			472			(1,142		)	—
	Accounts receivable, net	—			—			130			432			—			562
	Inventory, net	—			—			335			410			—			745
	Other current assets	—			—			105			61			—			166
	Total current assets	165			—			1,260			1,886			(1,142		)	2,169
	Property, plant and equipment, net	—			—			349			401			—			750
	Investment in affiliates	(3,710		)	(3,710		)	1,350			—			6,070			—
	Intangible assets, net	—			—			51			8			—			59
	Inter-company note receivable	—			123			1			166			(290		)	—
	Other assets, net	7			—			131			159			—			297
	Total assets	$	(3,538	)	$	(3,587	)	$	3,142		$	2,620		$	4,638		$	3,275
	Liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) equity
	Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$	—		$	—		$	35		$	—		$	—		$	35
	Inter-company payable	—			—			501			641			(1,142		)	—
	Accounts payable	—			—			251			162			—			413
	Accrued liabilities and other	—			—			260			137			—			397
	Total current liabilities	—			—			1,047			940			(1,142		)	845
	Long-term debt	—			—			5,535			—			—			5,535
	Inter-company note payable	43			123			—			124			(290		)	—
	Other liabilities	—			—			270			206			—			476
	Total liabilities	43			123			6,852			1,270			(1,432		)	6,856
	Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity	(3,581		)	(3,710		)	(3,710		)	1,350			6,070			(3,581		)
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) equity	$	(3,538	)	$	(3,587	)	$	3,142		$	2,620		$	4,638		$	3,275
	Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	3-Apr-15
	(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	—		$	53		$	448		$	—		$	501
	Inter-company receivable	230			—			532			468			(1,230		)	—
	Accounts receivable, net	—			—			137			422			—			559
	Inventory, net	—			—			318			431			—			749
	Other current assets	—			—			109			65			—			174
	Total current assets	230			—			1,149			1,834			(1,230		)	1,983
	Property, plant and equipment, net	—			—			352			406			—			758
	Investment in affiliates	(3,636		)	(3,414		)	1,406			—			5,644			—
	Intangible assets, net	—			—			55			—			—			55
	Inter-company note receivable	—			124			1			390			(515		)	—
	Other assets, net	—			—			139			161			—			300
	Total assets	$	(3,406	)	$	(3,290	)	$	3,102		$	2,791		$	3,899		$	3,096
	Liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) equity
	Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$	—		$	—		$	35		$	—		$	—		$	35
	Inter-company payable	—			—			460			770			(1,230		)	—
	Accounts payable	—			—			248			177			—			425
	Accrued liabilities and other	5			—			224			120			—			349
	Total current liabilities	5			—			967			1,067			(1,230		)	809
	Long-term debt	—			—			5,277			—			—			5,277
	Inter-company note payable	43			346			—			126			(515		)	—
	Other liabilities	—			—			272			192			—			464
	Total liabilities	48			346			6,516			1,385			(1,745		)	6,550
	Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity	(3,454		)	(3,636		)	(3,414		)	1,406			5,644			(3,454		)
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ (deficit) equity	$	(3,406	)	$	(3,290	)	$	3,102		$	2,791		$	3,899		$	3,096
Schedule of Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Three Months Ended April 4, 2014
	(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Cash flow provided by (used for) operating activities	$	12		$	—		$	(73	)	$	87		$	—		$	26
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Purchases of property, plant and equipment	—			—			(26		)	(30		)	—			(56		)
	Acquisitions and strategic investment activity	—			—			1			—			—			1
	Payments for purchased licenses and other assets	—			—			(10		)	(10		)	—			(20		)
	Inter-company loans and capital transactions	(750		)	(751		)	—			(1		)	1,502			—
	Cash flow used for investing activities	(750		)	(751		)	(35		)	(41		)	1,502			(75		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Retirements of and payments for long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			—			(1,324		)	—			—			(1,324		)
	Debt issuance proceeds, net of debt issuance costs	—			—			590			—			—			590
	Proceeds from equity offering, net of offering costs	717			—			—			—			—			717
	Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation plans	—			—			4			—			—			4
	Proceeds from stock option exercises and ESPP share purchases	23			—			—			—			—			23
	Inter-company loans, dividends and capital transactions	—			751			750			1			(1,502		)	—
	Cash flow provided by financing activities	740			751			20			1			(1,502		)	10
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			—			1			—			1
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2			—			(88		)	48			—			(38		)
	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1			—			235			511			—			747
	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	3		$	—		$	147		$	559		$	—		$	709
	Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Three Months Ended April 3, 2015
	(in millions)	Freescale Ltd.			Guarantors			Freescale Inc.			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Cash flow (used for) provided by operating activities	$	(3	)	$	(222	)	$	154		$	205		$	—		$	134
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Purchases of property, plant and equipment	—			—			(22		)	(28		)	—			(50		)
	Acquisitions and strategic investment activity	—			—			(10		)	—			—			(10		)
	Payments for purchased licenses and other assets	—			—			(8		)	(7		)	—			(15		)
	Inter-company loans and capital transactions	(20		)	(21		)	—			(223		)	264			—
	Cash flow used for investing activities	(20		)	(21		)	(40		)	(258		)	264			(75		)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Retirements of and payments for long-term debt and capital lease obligations	—			—			(277		)	—			—			(277		)
	Proceeds from stock option exercises and ESPP share purchases	24			—			—			—			—			24
	Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation plans				—			15			2			—			17
	Purchases of treasury shares	(5		)													(5		)
	Inter-company loans, dividends and capital transactions	—			243			20			1			(264		)	—
	Cash flow provided by (used for) financing activities	19			243			(242		)	3			(264		)	(241		)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			—			(13		)	—			(13		)
	Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(4		)	—			(128		)	(63		)	—			(195		)
	Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	4			—			181			511			—			696
	Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	—		$	—		$	53		$	448		$	—		$	501

Overview_and_Basis_of_Presenta2

Overview and Basis of Presentation Overview and Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Merger Cash Exchange Consideration	6.25
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$0.01		$0.01
Reorganization of business, merger expenses and other	$26	$11
Merger Transaction [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Exchange Ratio Of Common Share	0.3521
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$0.20
Loss on Contract Termination	600
Reorganization of business, merger expenses and other	$6

Schedule_of_Other_Expenses_Net

Schedule of Other Expenses, Net (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest expense	($79)	($105)
Interest income	1	3
Interest expense, net	-78	-102
Other, net	0	-1
Other expense, net	-78	-103
Cash paid for interest	86	124
Q1 2014 Debt Redemption [Member]
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest		$11

Schedule_of_Reconciliation_of_

Schedule of Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Common Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015		Apr. 04, 2014
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (shares)	10		29
Net earnings (loss)	$70		($23)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic (shares)	307	[1]	280	[1]
Basic net earnings (loss) per share (usd per share)	$0.23		($0.08)
Incremental shares for dilutive effect of warrants (shares)	0	[2]	0	[2]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted (shares)	315		280
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share (usd per share)	$0.22	[3]	($0.08)	[3]
Warrant [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (shares)	10		10
Exercise price of warrants or rights (usd per share)	$36.12
Employee Stock Options [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (shares)	1		9
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (shares)	1		10
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Line Items]
Incremental shares for dilutive effect of stock options (shares)	5	[4]	0	[4]
Employee Stock Options [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Line Items]
Incremental shares for dilutive effect of stock options (shares)	3	[5]	0	[5]
[1]	Weighted average common shares outstanding includes outstanding common shares of the Company and unissued common shares underlying vested RSUs.
[2]	A warrant to purchase an aggregate of 10 million common shares at $36.12 per share was outstanding during both periods presented but was not included in the computation of diluted EPS in either the first quarter of 2015 or 2014, because the warrant’s exercise price was greater than the average fair market value of the common shares during these periods. In addition, for the first quarter of 2014, the warrant was not included in the computation of diluted EPS as a net loss was incurred.
[3]	No dilutive securities were included in the diluted net loss per share calculation for the first quarter of 2014, because a net loss was incurred during the period.
[4]	Unvested RSUs, of less than 1 million that were outstanding during the first quarter of 2015 were anti-dilutive and were not included in the computation of diluted EPS, because the number of shares assumed to be repurchased using the proceeds of unrecognized compensation expense and potential windfall tax benefits was greater than the weighted average number of outstanding unvested RSUs. Unvested RSUs of 10 million that were outstanding during the first quarter of 2014 were not included in the computation of diluted EPS as a net loss was incurred.
[5]	Stock options to purchase an aggregate of less than 1 million common shares that were outstanding during the first quarter of 2015 were anti-dilutive and were not included in the computation of diluted EPS, because the exercise price was greater than the average fair market value of the common shares, and the number of shares assumed to be repurchased using the proceeds of unrecognized compensation expense, potential windfall tax benefits and exercise prices was greater than the weighted average number of shares underlying outstanding stock options. Stock options to purchase an aggregate 9 million common shares that were outstanding during the first quarter of 2014 were not included in the computation of diluted EPS as a net loss was incurred.

Schedule_of_Inventory_Detail

Schedule of Inventory (Detail) (USD $)	Apr. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Work in process and raw materials	$526	$517
Finished goods	223	228
Inventory, net	749	745
Inventory Valuation Reserves	$57	$62

Schedule_of_Accumulated_Other_

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Derivatives, Beginning Balance	($26)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Postretirement Obligation, Beginning Balance	-19
Foreign Currency Translation, Beginning Balance	19
Unrealized Gain on Derivatives, Current period net change	5
Unrealized Loss on Pension and Other Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Current Period Net Change	1
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax	0
Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Derivatives, Ending Balance	-31
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Postretirement Obligation, Ending Balance	-18
Foreign Currency Translation, Ending Balance	19
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings	-4	4
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings	($30)		($26)

Other_Financial_Data_Additiona

Other Financial Data - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Loss on extinguishment or modification of long-term debt	($21)	($59)
Depreciation and amortization expense	43	43
Accumulated depreciation	$2,869		$2,837

Assets_and_Liabilities_Measure

Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $)	Apr. 03, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Fair Value	$137		$355
Liabilities Fair Value	41		33
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	35		35
Time Deposits [Member]
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Fair Value	129	[1]	344	[1]
Money Market Mutual Funds [Member]
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Fair Value	0	[1]	7	[1]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Fair Value	7	[2]	3	[2]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Fair Value	1	[3]	1	[3]
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Fair Value	129		351
Liabilities Fair Value	0		0
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	5,459		5,568
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) | Time Deposits [Member]
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Fair Value	129	[1]	344	[1]
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) | Money Market Mutual Funds [Member]
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Fair Value	0	[1]	7	[1]
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Fair Value	0	[2]	0	[2]
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Fair Value	0	[3]	0	[3]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Fair Value	8		4
Liabilities Fair Value	41		33
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Time Deposits [Member]
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Money Market Mutual Funds [Member]
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Fair Value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Fair Value	7	[2]	3	[2]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Fair Value	1	[3]	1	[3]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities Fair Value	16	[2]	19	[3]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities Fair Value	0	[2]	0	[2]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities Fair Value	16	[2]	19	[3]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities Fair Value	24	[3]	13	[2]
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities Fair Value	0	[3]	0	[3]
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities Fair Value	24	[3]	13	[2]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities Fair Value	1		1	[4]
Commodity Contract [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities Fair Value	0		0	[4]
Commodity Contract [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value Assets Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities Fair Value	$1		$1	[4]
[1]	Time deposits and money market mutual funds are reported as cash and cash equivalents. The decline in time deposits from December 31, 2014 to April 3, 2015 was attributable to the overall reduction in the target level of cash and cash equivalents as discussed in the Annual Report.
[2]	Foreign currency derivative contracts are reported as other current assets or accrued liabilities and other.
[3]	Interest rate swap arrangements are reported as current assets, accrued liabilities and other or other liabilities.
[4]	Commodity derivative contracts are reported as other current assets or accrued liabilities and other.

Carrying_Value_of_Longterm_Deb

Carrying Value of Long-term Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Apr. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	$5,312	$5,570
Less: current maturities	-35	-35
Total long-term debt	5,277	5,535
Amended 2020 Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	2,669	2,674
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End	4.25%
2021 Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	781	783
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End	5.00%
2019 Revolver [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	0	0
Senior Secured 5.00% Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	500	500
Interest rate of debt instrument (percent)	5.00%
Senior Secured 6.00% Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	960	960
Interest rate of debt instrument (percent)	6.00%
Senior Unsecured 10.75% Notes due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	402	473
Interest rate of debt instrument (percent)	10.75%
Senior Unsecured 8.05% Notes due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Debt	$0	$180
Interest rate of debt instrument (percent)	8.05%

Debt_Additional_Information_De

Debt Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014	Jul. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	6-May-15
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment or modification of long-term debt	$21,000,000	$59,000,000
Long-term Debt	5,312,000,000			5,570,000,000
Required fixed charge coverage ratio	2
Required total leverage ratio	6.5
Required senior secured first lien leverage ratio	4
Required secured debt ratio	3.25
Fixed charge coverage ratio	4.15
Total leverage ratio	4.27
Senior secured first lien leverage ratio	3.87
Secured debt ratio	4.31
Repayments of principal in next rolling twelve months	27,000,000
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months	35,000,000
Repayments of principal in year two	35,000,000
Repayments of principal in year three	35,000,000
Repayments of principal in year four	35,000,000
Repayments of principal in year five	2,967,000,000
Repayments of principal after year five	2,202,000,000
2019 Revolver [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	400,000,000
Long-term Debt	0			0
Remaining borrowing capacity	384,000,000
Amount of letters of credit outstanding	16,000,000
Senior Unsecured 8.05% Notes due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	0			180,000,000
Amended 2020 Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	2,669,000,000			2,674,000,000
Face amount	2,686
Unamortized discount	17,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End	4.25%
Interest rate terms	the federal funds rate, plus one-half of 1%
Basis spread variable rate of interest per annum (percent)	3.25%
Percentage of debt instrument floor rate in relation to variable spread rate (percent)	1.00%
Percentage of Outstanding Balance Required for Quarterly Payments	1.00%
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal	27,000,000
2021 Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	781,000,000			783,000,000
Face amount	788
Unamortized discount	7,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End	5.00%
Interest rate terms	the federal funds rate, plus one-half of 1%
Basis spread variable rate of interest per annum (percent)	3.75%
Percentage of debt instrument floor rate in relation to variable spread rate (percent)	1.25%
Percentage of Outstanding Balance Required for Quarterly Payments	1.00%
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal	8,000,000
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	1,862,000,000
Senior Secured 5.00% Notes Due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	500,000,000			500,000,000
Senior Secured 6.00% Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	960,000,000			960,000,000
Senior Unsecured 10.75% Notes due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	402,000,000			473,000,000
Q1 2015 Debt Redemption [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment or modification of long-term debt	21,000,000
Q1 2015 Debt Redemption [Member] | Senior Unsecured 8.05% Notes due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	180,000,000
Q1 2015 Debt Redemption [Member] | Senior Unsecured 10.75% Notes due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt	70,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Q2 2015 Debt Redemption [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment or modification of long-term debt			9,000,000
Repayments of Long-term Debt			100,000,000
Repayments of principal after year five					$100,000,000

Risk_Management_Additional_Inf

Risk Management - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives	12 months
Foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments at fair value, net	$1		$1
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	-3	-1
Other Expense [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on foreign exchange currency contracts not designated as hedging instruments	-2	1
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge	15 months
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | China, Yuan Renminbi | Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	81		84
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | China, Yuan Renminbi | Research and Development Expense [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	21		21
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | China, Yuan Renminbi | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	21		21
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | India, Rupees | Research and Development Expense [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	18		0
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Israel, New Shekels | Research and Development Expense [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	15		0
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Japan, Yen | Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	48		42
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Japan, Yen | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	15		16
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Malaysia, Ringgits | Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	92		93
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Euro Member Countries, Euro | Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	-59		-39
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Cash Flow Hedges Derivative Instruments at Fair Value, Net	-9		-15
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Cash Flow Hedges Derivative Instruments at Fair Value, Net	-21		-9
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Floor Interest Rate	1.00%
2016 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	1,400
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate	1.62%
2017 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	1,100
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate	2.43%
2018 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	800
Derivative, Variable Interest Rate	2.95%
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	118		97
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | China, Yuan Renminbi
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	21		30
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | India, Rupees
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	6		4
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Japan, Yen
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	8		5
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Malaysia, Ringgits
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	51		32
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Euro Member Countries, Euro
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	($12)		$9

Employee_Benefit_and_Incentive2

Employee Benefit and Incentive Plans - Stock Option Valuation Assumptions (Detail) (2011 Plan [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$9.87	$6.74
Weighted average assumptions used:
Expected volatility	45.00%	50.00%
Expected lives (in years)	4 years 9 months	4 years 9 months
Risk free interest rate	1.54%	1.40%
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
TSR Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$25.87	$15.98
Weighted average assumptions used:
Expected volatility	43.83%	48.45%
Expected lives (in years)	2 years 11 months 27 days	2 years 11 months 27 days
Risk free interest rate	1.06%	0.80%
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%

Employee_Benefit_and_Incentive3

Employee Benefit and Incentive Plans - Summary of Changes in Options Outstanding (Detail) (2011 Plan [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014	Jul. 04, 2014
2011 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value	$10	$3
Stock Options Outstanding, Period Start	6,987
Stock options granted	1,598
Stock Options, Terminated, cancelled or expired	-201
Stock Options, Exercised	-538
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number	7,846
Stock Options, Exercisable	2,177
Wtd. Avg. exercise price per share, Beginning Balance	$14.28
Wtd. Avg. exercise price per share, Granted	$24.72
Wtd. Avg. exercise price per share Terminated, cancelled or expired,	$15.25
Wtd. Avg. exercise price per share, Exercised	$14.58
Wtd. Avg. exercise price per share, Ending Balance	$16.36
Wtd. Avg. exercise price per share, Exercisable	$13.66
Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Term	5 years 0 months		5 years 0 months
Wtd. Avg Remaining Contractual Term Exercisable	5 years 0 months
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Beginning Balance	76
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Ending Balance	187
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable	$58

Employee_Benefit_and_Incentive4

Employee Benefit and Incentive Plans - Summary of Changes in Awards other than Stock Options (Detail) (2011 Plan [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Non-Option Equity Awards Outstanding Beginning Balance	9,758
Equity Instruments Other than Options, Granted	4,289
Issuances	-2,313
Terminated, cancelled or expired	-326
Non-Option Equity Awards Outstanding Ending Balance	11,408
Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Wtd. Avg Grant Date Fair Value Beginning Balance	$15.03
Grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value (usd per share)	$24.74	$15.55
Grant Date Fair Value Non-Option, Issued	$15
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$15.56
Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Wtd. Avg Grant Date Fair Value Ending Balance	$18.65
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested	$78	$36
Performance Based Restricted Share Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Rate At Which Share-Based Awards Vest Each Year	33.00%

Employee_Benefit_and_Incentive5

Employee Benefit and Incentive Plans Employee Benefit and Incentive Plans - 2011 Omnibus Plan Additional Information (Details) (2011 Plan [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options granted	1,598
Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$9.87	$6.74
Options, grants in period, weighted average exercise price (usd per share)	$24.72
Stock Options Outstanding	7,846		6,987
Equity Instruments Other than Options, Granted	4,289
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$18.65		$15.03
Grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value (usd per share)	$24.74	$15.55
Total compensation cost not yet recognized, share-based awards other than options	$142
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested	78	36
Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercisable options, weighted average exercise price (usd per share)	$8.73
Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercisable options, weighted average exercise price (usd per share)	$33.51
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity Instruments Other than Options, Granted	3,600
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Rate At Which Share-Based Awards Vest Each Year	25.00%
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	4 years
Employee Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Rate At Which Share-Based Awards Vest Each Year	25.00%
Total compensation cost not yet recognized, stock options (shares)	34
Total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	4 years
TSR Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$25.87	$15.98
Total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	3 years
Equity Instruments Other than Options, Granted	600
TSR Stock Options [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of units that will vest (percent)	0.00%
TSR Stock Options [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of units that will vest (percent)	150.00%
2015 Annual Grant [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$9.83
Options, grants in period, weighted average exercise price (usd per share)	$24.63
Share-based Compensation Award Total Cost	12
2015 Annual Grant [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Award Total Cost	69
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$24.63
2015 Annual Grant [Member] | TSR Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Award Total Cost	$13
Grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value (usd per share)	$25.87
2014 Annual Grant [Member] | TSR Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	3 years

Employee_Benefit_and_Incentive6

Employee Benefit and Incentive Plans - Share-Based Compensation Additional Information (Detail) (2011 Plan [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014
2011 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested	$78	$36
Stock Options, Exercised	538
Wtd. Avg. exercise price per share, Exercised	$14.58

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$10,000,000	$16,000,000
Tax Adjustments, Settlements, and Unusual Provisions	3,000,000	4,000,000
Effective Income Tax Rate	0.00%
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance	$1,200,000,000

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Rolling Forecasts Period	18 months
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed	$130

Reorganization_of_Business_and2

Reorganization of Business and Other - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	Person	Person	Person	Person
Reorganization [Line Items]
Reorganization of business, merger expenses and other	$26	$11
Write-down to Net Book Value		1
Strategic Realignment Plan [Member]
Reorganization [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	134
Business exit costs	19
Cash payments for exit and other costs	12	8
Restructuring reserve balance	31	11	24	11
Expected number of positions to be eliminated (positions)	430	130	375	170
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated	315	70
Reorganization Of Business Program [Member]
Reorganization [Line Items]
Business exit costs		8
Cash payments for exit and other costs	0	2
Restructuring reserve balance	8	17	9	19
Expected number of positions to be eliminated (positions)		20		30
Restructuring accrual (reverse) adjustment and other	-1	0
Toulouse, France Fabrication Facility [Member]
Reorganization [Line Items]
Business exit costs	1	1
Sendai Japan Fabrication Facility [Member]
Reorganization [Line Items]
Business exit costs		2
Exit And Other Costs [Member] | Strategic Realignment Plan [Member]
Reorganization [Line Items]
Business exit costs		0
Cash payments for exit and other costs		1
Restructuring reserve balance		6		8
Restructuring accrual (reverse) adjustment and other		-1
Merger Transaction [Member]
Reorganization [Line Items]
Reorganization of business, merger expenses and other	$6

Schedule_of_Employee_Terminati

Schedule of Employee Termination Benefits and Exit Cost Accruals (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014
	Person	Person
Strategic Realignment Plan [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Beginning Balance	$24	$11
Business exit costs	19
Employee separation cost reserve usage	-12	-8
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Ending Balance	31	11
Expected number of positions to be eliminated, Beginning Balance	375	170
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated	315	70
Number of positions eliminated	-260	-110
Restructuring, Expected Number of Positions To Be Eliminated, Ending Balance	430	130
Strategic Realignment Plan [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Beginning Balance	4	5
Business exit costs	2
Employee separation cost reserve usage	-2	-3
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Ending Balance	4	3
Strategic Realignment Plan [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Beginning Balance	7	4
Business exit costs	2
Employee separation cost reserve usage	-3	-3
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Ending Balance	6	4
Strategic Realignment Plan [Member] | Research and Development Expense [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Beginning Balance	13	2
Business exit costs	15
Employee separation cost reserve usage	-7	-2
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Ending Balance	21	4
Strategic Realignment Plan [Member] | Exit And Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Beginning Balance		8
Business exit costs		0
Restructuring accrual (reverse) adjustment and other		-1
Employee separation cost reserve usage		-1
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Ending Balance		6
Reorganization Of Business Program [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Beginning Balance	9	19
Business exit costs		8
Restructuring accrual (reverse) adjustment and other	-1	0
Employee separation cost reserve usage	0	-2
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Ending Balance	8	17
Expected number of positions to be eliminated, Beginning Balance		30
Number of positions eliminated		-10
Restructuring, Expected Number of Positions To Be Eliminated, Ending Balance		20
Reorganization Of Business Program [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Beginning Balance	8	17
Business exit costs		1
Restructuring accrual (reverse) adjustment and other	-1	0
Employee separation cost reserve usage	0	-2
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Ending Balance	7	15
Reorganization Of Business Program [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Beginning Balance		1
Business exit costs		3
Employee separation cost reserve usage		0
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Ending Balance		1
Reorganization Of Business Program [Member] | Research and Development Expense [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Beginning Balance	1	1
Business exit costs		4
Employee separation cost reserve usage	0	0
Employee Separation Costs Reserve, Ending Balance	$1	$1

Supplemental_Guarantor_Condens2

Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Apr. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$5,312	$5,570
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$1,862

Schedule_of_Supplemental_Conde

Schedule of Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014
Net sales	$1,169	$1,127
Cost of sales	616	622
Gross margin	553	505
Research and development	121	126
Selling, general and administrative	222	210
Amortization expense for acquired intangible assets	5	3
Reorganization of business, merger expenses and other	26	11
Operating earnings	179	155
Loss on extinguishment or modification of long-term debt	-21	-59
Other income (expense), net	-78	-103
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	80	-7
Income tax benefit (expense)	10	16
Net earnings (loss)	70	-23
Freescale Ltd.[Member]
Research and development	2	2
Selling, general and administrative	0
Operating earnings	-2	-2
Other income (expense), net	72	-21
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	70	-23
Net earnings (loss)	70	-23
Guarantor [Member]
Other income (expense), net	72	-21
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	72	-21
Net earnings (loss)	72	-21
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Net sales	1,487	1,396
Cost of sales	1,033	1,030
Gross margin	454	366
Research and development	158	166
Selling, general and administrative	148	135
Amortization expense for acquired intangible assets	5	3
Reorganization of business, merger expenses and other	16	1
Operating earnings	127	61
Loss on extinguishment or modification of long-term debt	-21	-59
Other income (expense), net	-16	-19
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	90	-17
Income tax benefit (expense)	15	4
Net earnings (loss)	75	-21
Non-Guarantors [Member]
Net sales	1,534	1,505
Cost of sales	1,435	1,366
Gross margin	99	139
Research and development	55	58
Selling, general and administrative	74	75
Amortization expense for acquired intangible assets	0
Reorganization of business, merger expenses and other	10	10
Operating earnings	-40	-4
Other income (expense), net	102	101
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	62	97
Income tax benefit (expense)	-5	12
Net earnings (loss)	67	85
Eliminations [Member]
Net sales	-1,852	-1,774
Cost of sales	-1,852	-1,774
Research and development	-94	-100
Selling, general and administrative	0
Operating earnings	94	100
Other income (expense), net	-308	-143
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	-214	-43
Net earnings (loss)	($214)	($43)

Schedule_of_Supplemental_Conde1

Schedule of Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015	Apr. 04, 2014
Net earnings (loss)	$70	($23)
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0
Derivative instruments adjustments:
Unrealized losses arising during the period	-8	3
Reclassification adjustment for items in net earnings	3	1
Post-retirement adjustments:
Amortization of actuarial gains in net earnings	1	0
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings	-4	4
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	66	-19
Freescale Ltd.[Member]
Net earnings (loss)	70	-23
Post-retirement adjustments:
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	70	-23
Guarantor [Member]
Net earnings (loss)	72	-21
Post-retirement adjustments:
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	72	-21
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Net earnings (loss)	75	-21
Derivative instruments adjustments:
Unrealized losses arising during the period	-8	3
Reclassification adjustment for items in net earnings	3	1
Post-retirement adjustments:
Amortization of actuarial gains in net earnings	0
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings	-5	4
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	70	-17
Non-Guarantors [Member]
Net earnings (loss)	67	85
Post-retirement adjustments:
Amortization of actuarial gains in net earnings	1
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings	1	0
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	68	85
Eliminations [Member]
Net earnings (loss)	-214	-43
Post-retirement adjustments:
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	($214)	($43)

Schedule_of_Supplemental_Conde2

Schedule of Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Detail) (USD $)	Apr. 03, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 04, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$501	$696	$709	$747
Accounts receivable, net	559	562
Inventory, net	749	745
Other current assets	174	166
Total current assets	1,983	2,169
Property, plant and equipment, net	758	750
Intangible assets, net	55	59
Other assets, net	300	297
Total assets	3,096	3,275
Liabilities and Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	35	35
Accounts payable	425	413
Accrued liabilities and other	349	397
Total current liabilities	809	845
Long-term debt	5,277	5,535
Other liabilities	464	476
Total liabilities	6,550	6,856
Total shareholders’ deficit	-3,454	-3,581
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	3,096	3,275
Freescale Ltd.[Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0	4	3	1
Inter-company receivable	230	161
Total current assets	230	165
Investment in affiliates	-3,636	-3,710
Other assets, net	0	7
Total assets	-3,406	-3,538
Liabilities and Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity
Inter-company note payable	43	43
Total liabilities	48	43
Total shareholders’ deficit	-3,454	-3,581
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	-3,406	-3,538
Guarantor [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Investment in affiliates	-3,414	-3,710
Inter-company note receivable	124	123
Total assets	-3,290	-3,587
Liabilities and Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity
Inter-company note payable	346	123
Total liabilities	346	123
Total shareholders’ deficit	-3,636	-3,710
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	-3,290	-3,587
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	53	181	147	235
Inter-company receivable	532	509
Accounts receivable, net	137	130
Inventory, net	318	335
Other current assets	109	105
Total current assets	1,149	1,260
Property, plant and equipment, net	352	349
Investment in affiliates	1,406	1,350
Intangible assets, net	55	51
Inter-company note receivable	1	1
Other assets, net	139	131
Total assets	3,102	3,142
Liabilities and Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	35	35
Inter-company payable	460	501
Accounts payable	248	251
Accrued liabilities and other	224	260
Total current liabilities	967	1,047
Long-term debt	5,277	5,535
Other liabilities	272	270
Total liabilities	6,516	6,852
Total shareholders’ deficit	-3,414	-3,710
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	3,102	3,142
Non-Guarantors [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	448	511	559	511
Inter-company receivable	468	472
Accounts receivable, net	422	432
Inventory, net	431	410
Other current assets	65	61
Total current assets	1,834	1,886
Property, plant and equipment, net	406	401
Intangible assets, net	0	8
Inter-company note receivable	390	166
Other assets, net	161	159
Total assets	2,791	2,620
Liabilities and Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity
Inter-company payable	770	641
Accounts payable	177	162
Accrued liabilities and other	120	137
Total current liabilities	1,067	940
Inter-company note payable	126	124
Other liabilities	192	206
Total liabilities	1,385	1,270
Total shareholders’ deficit	1,406	1,350
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	2,791	2,620
Eliminations [Member]
ASSETS
Inter-company receivable	-1,230	-1,142
Total current assets	-1,230	-1,142
Investment in affiliates	5,644	6,070
Inter-company note receivable	-515	-290
Total assets	3,899	4,638
Liabilities and Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity
Inter-company payable	-1,230	-1,142
Total current liabilities	-1,230	-1,142
Inter-company note payable	-515	-290
Total liabilities	-1,745	-1,432
Total shareholders’ deficit	5,644	6,070
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	$3,899	$4,638

Schedule_of_Supplemental_Conde3

Schedule of Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2015		Apr. 04, 2014
Cash flow (used for) provided by operating activities	$134		$26
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-50		-56
Acquisitions and strategic investment activity	-10		1
Payments for purchased licenses and other assets	-15		-20
Net cash used for investing activities	-75		-75
Cash flows from financing activities:
Retirements of and payments for long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-277	[1]	-1,324	[1]
Debt issuance proceeds, net of debt issuance costs	0	[1]	590	[1]
Proceeds from equity offering, net of offering costs	0		717
Proceeds from stock option exercises and ESPP share purchases	24		23
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation plans	17		4
Purchases of treasury shares	-5		0
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	-241		10
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-13		1
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-195		-38
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	696		747
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	501		709
Freescale Ltd.[Member]
Cash flow (used for) provided by operating activities	-3		12
Cash flows from investing activities:
Inter-company loans and capital transactions	-20		-750
Net cash used for investing activities	-20		-750
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from equity offering, net of offering costs			717
Proceeds from stock option exercises and ESPP share purchases	24		23
Purchases of treasury shares	-5
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	19		740
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-4		2
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	4		1
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	0		3
Guarantor [Member]
Cash flow (used for) provided by operating activities	-222		0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Inter-company loans and capital transactions	-21		-751
Net cash used for investing activities	-21		-751
Cash flows from financing activities:
Inter-company loans, dividends and capital transactions	243		751
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	243		751
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	0		0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	0		0
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	0		0
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Cash flow (used for) provided by operating activities	154		-73
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-22		-26
Acquisitions and strategic investment activity	-10		1
Payments for purchased licenses and other assets	-8		-10
Inter-company loans and capital transactions			0
Net cash used for investing activities	-40		-35
Cash flows from financing activities:
Retirements of and payments for long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-277		-1,324
Debt issuance proceeds, net of debt issuance costs			590
Proceeds from equity offering, net of offering costs			0
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation plans	15		4
Inter-company loans, dividends and capital transactions	20		750
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	-242		20
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-128		-88
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	181		235
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	53		147
Non-Guarantors [Member]
Cash flow (used for) provided by operating activities	205		87
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	-28		-30
Payments for purchased licenses and other assets	-7		-10
Inter-company loans and capital transactions	-223		-1
Net cash used for investing activities	-258		-41
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from equity offering, net of offering costs			0
Inter-company loans, dividends and capital transactions	1		1
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	3		1
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-13		1
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-63		48
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	511		511
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	448		559
Eliminations [Member]
Cash flow (used for) provided by operating activities	0		0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Inter-company loans and capital transactions	264		1,502
Net cash used for investing activities	264		1,502
Cash flows from financing activities:
Inter-company loans, dividends and capital transactions	-264		-1,502
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	($264)		($1,502)
[1]	As discussed in the Annual Report, Freescale Inc. issued a $2.7 billion term loan in the first quarter of 2014, of which $2.1 billion was a non-cash exchange with existing lenders and is not reflected in the above presentation.