Qorvo (QRVO) 10-Q 12 Nov 15 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Nov. 06, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Qorvo, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,604,778
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Oct. 3, 2015
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--04-02
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		141,341,120

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2015	Mar. 28, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 169,597	$ 299,814
Short-term investments (Note 6)	25,960	244,830
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $162 and $539 as of October 3, 2015 and March 28, 2015, respectively	438,266	353,830
Inventories (Note 3)	393,760	346,900
Prepaid expenses	55,550	52,169
Other receivables	27,245	25,816
Other current assets	22,532	26,538
Deferred tax assets (Note 5)	143,072	150,208
Total current assets	1,275,982	1,500,105
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $682,261 at October 3, 2015 and $609,576 at March 28, 2015	972,328	883,371
Goodwill	2,135,697	2,140,586
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $520,548 at October 3, 2015 and $268,926 at March 28, 2015	2,055,228	2,307,229
Long-term investments (Note 6)	28,761	4,083
Other non-current assets	64,101	57,005
Total assets	6,532,097	6,892,379
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	204,857	182,468
Accrued liabilities	147,326	131,871
Other current liabilities	3,291	10,971
Total current liabilities	355,474	325,310
Deferred tax liabilities (Note 5)	303,183	310,189
Long-term debt (Note 4)	75,000	0
Other long-term liabilities	86,342	83,720
Total liabilities	819,999	719,219
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding	0
Common stock, $.0001 par value; 405,000 shares authorized; 140,976 and 149,059 shares issued and outstanding at October 3, 2015 and March 28, 2015, respectively	6,117,858	6,584,247
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(1,281)	(124)
Accumulated deficit	(404,479)	(410,963)
Total stockholders’ equity	5,712,098	6,173,160
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 6,532,097	$ 6,892,379

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2015	Mar. 28, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for accounts receivable	$ 162	$ 539
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	682,261	609,576
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	$ 520,548	$ 268,926
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized	405,000,000	405,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	140,976,000	149,059,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	140,976,000	149,059,000

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 708,335	$ 362,667	$ 1,381,976	$ 678,988
Cost of goods sold	423,487	195,216	817,611	369,268
Gross profit	284,848	167,451	564,365	309,720
Operating expenses:
Research and development	118,293	48,567	235,503	93,153
Marketing and selling	105,925	19,179	215,570	38,069
General and administrative	29,069	17,754	65,152	36,819
Other operating expense (Note 10)	13,522	6,695	31,436	20,303
Total operating expenses	266,809	92,195	547,661	188,344
Income from operations	18,039	75,256	16,704	121,376
Interest expense	(660)	(195)	(1,208)	(669)
Interest income	472	40	864	75
Other income, net	381	137	4,500	521
Income before income taxes	18,232	75,238	20,860	121,303
Income tax expense (Note 5)	(13,784)	(11,927)	(14,376)	(19,345)
Net income	$ 4,448	$ 63,311	$ 6,484	$ 101,958
Net income per share (Note 2):
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0.88	$ 0.04	$ 1.42
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.03	$ 0.85	$ 0.04	$ 1.38
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding (Note 2):
Basic (in shares)	146,053	72,211	147,627	71,888
Diluted (in shares)	150,783	74,134	152,562	73,897

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 4,448	$ 63,311	$ 6,484	$ 101,958
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax	(105)	3,139	707	3,138
Foreign currency translation adjustment, including intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature	(97)	(141)	25	(107)
Reclassification adjustments, net of tax:
Realized gain on sale of marketable securities	(30)	0	(1,958)	0
Amortization of pension actuarial loss	34	7	69	14
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(198)	3,005	(1,157)	3,045
Total comprehensive income	$ 4,250	$ 66,316	$ 5,327	$ 105,003

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 6,484	$ 101,958
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	88,807	24,074
Amortization and other non-cash items	250,940	14,163
Excess tax benefit from exercises of stock options	0	(2,681)
Deferred income taxes	2,388	7,734
Foreign currency adjustments	427	(462)
Loss on assets and other, net	872	1,617
Realized gain on sale of marketable securities	(4,004)	0
Stock-based compensation expense	83,900	18,712
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(84,496)	(80,583)
Inventories	(51,803)	(33,674)
Prepaid expense and other current and non-current assets	(5,469)	(11,155)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	31,599	43,634
Income tax payable/recoverable	(585)	18,082
Other liabilities	(8,833)	(6,458)
Net cash provided by operating activities	310,227	94,961
Investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	(169,686)	(29,073)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	255	7,365
Purchase of securities available-for-sale	(175,104)	(183,109)
Proceeds from maturities of securities available-for-sale	370,067	131,432
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	25,532	(73,385)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from debt	125,000	0
Payment of debt	(50,000)	(87,503)
Debt issuance cost	(1,339)	0
Excess tax benefit from exercises of stock options	0	2,681
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock	29,708	16,459
Repurchase of common stock, including transaction costs	(549,940)	0
Tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for restricted stock units	(19,430)	(14,402)
Restricted cash associated with financing activities	106	109
Other financing	(23)	(34)
Net cash used in financing activities	(465,918)	(82,690)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(58)	(109)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(130,217)	(61,223)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	299,814	171,898
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	169,597	110,675
Capital expenditure adjustments included in liabilities	$ 5,217	$ 14,559

Basis of Presentation and Signi

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES On February 22, 2014, RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") and TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. ("TriQuint") entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization (as subsequently amended on July 15, 2014, the "Merger Agreement") providing for the business combination of RFMD and TriQuint ("Business Combination") under a new holding company named Qorvo, Inc. (formerly named Rocky Holding, Inc.) ("Qorvo"). The Business Combination closing was effective on January 1, 2015 (fourth quarter of fiscal 2015). For financial reporting and accounting purposes, RFMD was the acquirer of TriQuint. The results presented in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") reflect those of RFMD prior to the completion of the Business Combination with TriQuint on January 1, 2015 and those of Qorvo subsequent to the completion of the Business Combination. As used herein, all references to "the Company," "we," "us" and "our" prior to January 1, 2015 refer to RFMD and all such references on or after January 1, 2015 refer to Qorvo. The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions, which could differ materially from actual results. In addition, certain information or footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed, or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management, the financial statements include all adjustments (which are of a normal and recurring nature) necessary for the fair presentation of the results of the interim periods presented. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with Qorvo’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Qorvo’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2015 . The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company uses a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to March 31 of each year. The first fiscal quarter of each year ends on the Saturday closest to June 30, the second fiscal quarter of each year ends on the Saturday closest to September 30 and the third fiscal quarter of each year ends on the Saturday closest to December 31. Fiscal 2016 is a 53-week fiscal year and as a result the second fiscal quarter ended October 3, 2015 included 14 weeks compared to 13 weeks for the second fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2014 and the six months ended October 3, 2015 included 27 weeks compared to 26 weeks for the six months ended September 27, 2014.

Net Income Per Share

Net Income Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
NET INCOME PER SHARE	NET INCOME PER SHARE Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, effective January 1, 2015, the Company effected a one-for-four reverse stock split of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of common stock. All share and per share information contained in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and MD&A have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split for all periods presented. The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators in the computation of basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Numerator: Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share — net income available to common stockholders $ 4,448 $ 63,311 $ 6,484 $ 101,958 Denominator: Denominator for basic net income per share — weighted average shares 146,053 72,211 147,627 71,888 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock-based awards 4,730 1,923 4,935 2,009 Denominator for diluted net income per share — adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions 150,783 74,134 152,562 73,897 Basic net income per share $ 0.03 $ 0.88 $ 0.04 $ 1.42 Diluted net income per share $ 0.03 $ 0.85 $ 0.04 $ 1.38 In the computation of diluted net income per share for the three and six months ended October 3, 2015 , outstanding stock options to purchase approximately 0.2 million shares and 0.1 million shares, respectively, were excluded because the exercise price of the options was greater than the average market price of the underlying common stock and the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. In the computation of diluted net income per share for the three and six months ended September 27, 2014 , outstanding stock options to purchase less than 0.1 million shares were excluded because the exercise price of the options was greater than the average market price of the underlying common stock and the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. The computation of diluted net income per share for the three and six months ended September 27, 2014 does not assume the conversion of the Company’s previously issued $175 million initial aggregate principal amount of 1.00% convertible subordinated notes due 2014 (the "2014 Notes"). The 2014 Notes became due on April 15, 2014, and the remaining principal balance of $87.5 million was paid with cash on hand.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
INVENTORIES	INVENTORIES Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market determined using the average cost method. The components of inventories are as follows (in thousands): October 3, 2015 March 28, 2015 Raw materials $ 89,659 $ 71,863 Work in process 203,309 137,306 Finished goods 100,792 137,731 Total inventories $ 393,760 $ 346,900

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT	DEBT Credit Agreement On April 7, 2015, the Company and certain material domestic subsidiaries of the Company (the “Guarantors”) entered into a five-year unsecured senior credit facility with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”), swing line lender, and L/C issuer, and a syndicate of lenders (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement includes a $300.0 million revolving credit facility, which includes a $25.0 million sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit and a $10.0 million sublimit for swingline loans. The Company may request, at any time and from time to time, that the revolving credit facility be increased by an amount not to exceed $150.0 million . The revolving credit facility is available to finance working capital, capital expenditures and other lawful corporate purposes. The Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are jointly and severally guaranteed by the Guarantors. As of October 3, 2015, the Company has an outstanding balance of $75.0 million under the Credit Agreement. At the Company’s option, loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at (i) the Applicable Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus the Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) or (ii) the Applicable Rate plus a rate equal to the highest of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% , (b) the prime rate of the Administrative Agent, or (c) the Eurodollar Rate plus 1.0% (the “Base Rate”). All swingline loans will bear interest at a rate equal to the Applicable Rate plus the Base Rate. The Eurodollar Rate is the rate per annum equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate, as published by Bloomberg, for dollar deposits for interest periods of one, two, three or six months, as selected by the Company. The Applicable Rate for Eurodollar Rate loans ranges from 1.50% per annum to 2.00% per annum. The Applicable Rate for Base Rate loans ranges from 0.50% per annum to 1.00% per annum. Interest for Eurodollar Rate loans will be payable at the end of each applicable interest period or at three-month intervals, if such interest period exceeds three months. Interest for Base Rate loans will be payable quarterly in arrears. The Company will pay a letter of credit fee equal to the Applicable Rate multiplied by the daily amount available to be drawn under any letter of credit, a fronting fee, and any customary documentary and processing charges for any letter of credit issued under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement contains various conditions, covenants and representations with which the Company must be in compliance in order to borrow funds and to avoid an event of default, including financial covenants that the Company must maintain a consolidated leverage ratio not to exceed 2.50 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter and a consolidated interest coverage ratio of not less than 3.00 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter. The Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default, and the occurrence of an event of default will increase the applicable rate of interest by 2.00% and could result in the termination of commitments under the revolving credit facility, the declaration that all outstanding loans are due and payable in whole or in part and the requirement of cash collateral deposits in respect of outstanding letters of credit. Outstanding amounts are due in full on the maturity date of April 7, 2020 (with amounts borrowed under the swingline option due in full no later than ten business days after such loan is made). Convertible Debt In April 2007, the Company issued the 2014 Notes, which became due on April 15, 2014. The remaining principal balance of $87.5 million plus interest of $0.4 million was paid at maturity with cash on hand.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES Income Tax Expense The Company’s provision for income taxes for the three and six months ended October 3, 2015 and September 27, 2014 has been calculated by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full fiscal year to “ordinary” income or loss (pre-tax income or loss excluding unusual or infrequently occurring discrete items) for the three and six months ended October 3, 2015 and September 27, 2014 . The Company’s income tax expense was $13.8 million and $14.4 million for the three and six months ended October 3, 2015 , respectively, and the Company's income tax expense was $11.9 million and $19.3 million for the three and six months ended September 27, 2014 , respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate was 75.7% and 69.0% for the three and six months ended October 3, 2015 , respectively, and 15.9% for both the three and six months ended September 27, 2014 . The Company's effective tax rate for both the second quarter of fiscal 2016 and the second quarter of fiscal 2015 differed from the statutory rate primarily due to tax rate differences in foreign jurisdictions, state income taxes, domestic tax credits generated, adjustments to deferred tax assets and liabilities primarily related to changes in state tax laws, adjustments to the valuation allowance limiting the recognition of the benefit of domestic deferred tax assets, changes in uncertain tax position exposure, and the domestic production activity deduction. Deferred Taxes The valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets increased in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 by $2.4 million from the $13.8 million balance as of the end of fiscal 2015 , primarily due to an increase in domestic deferred tax assets related to domestic state tax credits. A valuation allowance remained against certain domestic and foreign net deferred tax assets as it is more likely than not that the related deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company has outstanding domestic federal and state tax net operating loss (“NOLs”) carry-forwards that expire in fiscal years 2016 to 2035 if unused. The use of the NOLs that were acquired in prior year acquisitions is subject to certain annual limitations under Internal Revenue Code Section 382 and similar state tax provisions. Uncertain Tax Positions The Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits increased from $59.4 million as of the end of fiscal 2015 to $63.1 million as of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2016 , due to a $4.4 million increase related to tax positions taken with respect to the current fiscal year and a $0.7 million decrease related to tax positions taken with respect to prior fiscal years.

Investments and Fair Value Meas

Investments and Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Investments and Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Available-For-Sale The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities as of October 3, 2015 and March 28, 2015 (in thousands): Available-for-Sale Securities Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value October 3, 2015 U.S. government/agency securities $ 21,573 $ 20 $ — $ 21,593 Auction rate securities 2,150 — (364 ) 1,786 Marketable equity securities 856 3,511 — 4,367 Money market funds 168 — — 168 $ 24,747 $ 3,531 $ (364 ) $ 27,914 March 28, 2015 U.S. government/agency securities $ 197,516 $ 8 $ (17 ) $ 197,507 Auction rate securities 2,150 — (400 ) 1,750 Corporate debt 43,164 — (17 ) 43,147 Marketable equity securities 1,594 6,581 — 8,175 Money market funds 48,961 — — 48,961 $ 293,385 $ 6,589 $ (434 ) $ 299,540 The estimated fair value of available-for-sale securities was based on the prevailing market values on October 3, 2015 and March 28, 2015 . Determination of the cost for sold investments is based on the specific identification method. The gross realized gains and losses recognized on available-for-sale securities for the three months ended October 3, 2015 were insignificant. There were $4.0 million of gross realized gains and insignificant gross realized losses recognized on available-for-sale securities for the six months ended October 3, 2015 . There were no gross realized gains and losses recognized on available-for-sale securities for the three and six months ended September 27, 2014 . The aggregate amount of available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position for fewer than 12 months as of October 3, 2015 was $1.8 million , with $0.4 million in unrealized losses. The aggregate amount of available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position for fewer than 12 months as of March 28, 2015 was $112.9 million , with $0.4 million in unrealized losses. No available-for-sale investments were in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 months or greater as of October 3, 2015 or as of March 28, 2015 . The amortized cost of available-for-sale investments with contractual maturities is as follows (in thousands): October 3, 2015 March 28, 2015 Cost Estimated Fair Value Cost Estimated Fair Value Due in less than one year $ 21,741 $ 21,761 $ 289,641 $ 289,615 Due after ten years 2,150 1,786 2,150 1,750 Total investments in debt securities $ 23,891 $ 23,547 $ 291,791 $ 291,365 Other Investments As previously disclosed, on August 4, 2015, Qorvo's wholly-owned subsidiary, TriQuint, invested $25.0 million to acquire shares of Series F Preferred Stock of Cavendish Kinetics Limited, a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales. This investment was accounted for as a cost method investment and classified in "Long-term investments" on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 3, 2015. No impairment was recognized on the Company's cost-method investment during the second quarter of fiscal 2016. Fair Value Measurements On a quarterly basis, the Company measures the fair value of its marketable securities, which are comprised of U.S. government/agency securities, corporate debt, auction rate securities (ARS), marketable equity securities, and money market funds. Marketable securities are reported at fair value in "Cash and cash equivalents", "Short-term investments" and "Long-term investments" on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The related unrealized gains and losses are included in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)", a component of "Stockholders’ equity", net of tax. Recurring Fair Value Measurements The fair value of the financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis was determined using the following levels of inputs as of October 3, 2015 and March 28, 2015 (in thousands): Total Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) October 3, 2015 Assets: Available-for-sale securities U.S. government/agency securities $ 21,593 $ 21,593 $ — Auction rate securities (1) 1,786 — 1,786 Marketable equity securities 4,367 4,367 — Money market funds 168 168 — Total available-for-sale securities 27,914 26,128 1,786 Invested funds in deferred compensation plan (3) 4,929 4,929 — Total assets measured at fair value: $ 32,843 $ 31,057 $ 1,786 Liabilities: Invested funds in deferred compensation plan (3) 4,929 4,929 — Total liabilities measured at fair value: $ 4,929 $ 4,929 $ — March 28, 2015 Assets: Available-for-sale securities U.S. government/agency securities $ 197,507 $ 197,507 $ — Auction rate securities (1) 1,750 — 1,750 Corporate debt (2) 43,147 — 43,147 Marketable equity securities 8,175 8,175 — Money market funds 48,961 48,961 — Total available-for-sale securities 299,540 254,643 44,897 Invested funds in deferred compensation plan (3) 8,614 8,614 — Total assets measured at fair value: $ 308,154 $ 263,257 $ 44,897 Liabilities: Invested funds in deferred compensation plan (3) 8,614 8,614 — Total liabilities measured at fair value: $ 8,614 $ 8,614 $ — (1) ARS are debt instruments with interest rates that reset through periodic short-term auctions. The Company’s Level 2 ARS are valued based on quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active. (2) Corporate debt includes corporate bonds and commercial paper that are valued using observable market prices for identical securities that are traded in less active markets. (3) The Company's non-qualified deferred compensation plan provides eligible employees and members of the Board of Directors with the opportunity to defer a specified percentage of their cash compensation. The Company includes the assets deferred by the participants in the “Other current assets” and “Other non-current assets” line items of its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and the Company's obligation to deliver the deferred compensation in the "Other current liabilities" and “Other long-term liabilities” line items of its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Other Fair Value Disclosures The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair values because of the relatively short-term maturities of these instruments.

Share Repurchases

Share Repurchases	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
SHARE REPURCHASES	SHARE REPURCHASES On February 5, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $200.0 million of the Company's outstanding common stock, exclusive of related fees, commissions or other expenses. On August 11, 2015, the Company announced the completion of this $200.0 million share repurchase program having repurchased approximately 2.4 million shares of the Company's common stock for approximately $150.0 million during fiscal 2016 . On August 11, 2015, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program to repurchase up to $400.0 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. On September 10, 2015, the Company announced the completion of this $400.0 million share repurchase program having repurchased approximately 7.3 million shares of common stock for approximately $400.0 million during the three months ended October 3, 2015.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS	RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In July 2015, Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-11, "Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory ("ASU 2015-11"). Entities that measure their inventory other than the last-in, last-out and retail inventory methods will measure their inventory at the lower of cost or net realized value. Net realized value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary cost of business less reasonably predictable costs to completion, transportation, or disposal. Currently, inventory is required to be measured at the lower of cost or market where market could be the replacement cost, net realizable value, or net realizable value less an approximated normal profit margin. The new authoritative guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted and implementation will be applied on a prospective basis. The Company will adopt the provisions of ASU 2015-11 in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, and is currently evaluating the impact on its consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, "Interest - Imputation of Interest (Topic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015-03"). ASU 2015-03 requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability's carrying value, which is consistent with the presentation of debt discounts. Given the absence of authoritative guidance within ASU 2015-03 for debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements, in August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, "Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements" ("ASU 2015-15"), which clarifies ASU 2015-03 by stating that the SEC staff would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2015-15 and continued to present its debt issuance costs related to its revolving credit facility as an asset and is amortizing these costs ratably over the term of its revolving credit arrangement. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" ("ASU 2014-09") that amends existing guidance on revenue recognition. The new guidance is based on principles that an entity will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods and services to customers at an amount the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods and services. The guidance requires additional disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows and both qualitative and quantitative information about contracts with customers and applied significant judgments. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date for the adoption of ASU 2014-09 by one year. Early adoption is permissible but not before its original effective date of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The new authoritative guidance will become effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, using one of two retrospective methods of adoption. The Company has not determined which method it will adopt and is evaluating the effects the new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Operating Segment Information

Operating Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION	OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company’s operating segments as of October 3, 2015 are Mobile Products (MP) and Infrastructure and Defense Products (IDP). In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 , the Company renamed its reportable segments from Cellular Products Group to MP, and Multi-Market Products Group to IDP, as a result of the Business Combination. Additionally, the chief operating decision maker (CODM) elected to discontinue reporting Compound Semiconductor Group as an operating segment. MP is a leading global supplier of radio frequency (RF) solutions that perform various functions in the cellular radio front end section of smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. These RF solutions are required for devices that operate under 4G, Wi-Fi and other communications standards. These solutions include various discrete RF components and module configurations, including complete RF front end modules that combine high-performance filters, power amplifiers and switches into single placement solutions. IDP is a leading global supplier of a broad array of RF solutions to wireless network infrastructure, defense and aerospace markets and short-range connectivity applications for commercial, consumer, industrial and automotive markets. IDP’s solutions include high power gallium arsenide ("GaAs") and gallium nitride ("GaN") components and various multichip and hybrid assemblies. As of October 3, 2015 , MP and IDP are separate reportable segments based on the organizational structure and information reviewed by the Company's Chief Executive Officer, who is the Company's CODM, and are managed separately based on the end markets and applications they support. The CODM allocates resources and assesses the performance of each operating segment primarily based on non-GAAP operating income (loss) and non-GAAP operating income (loss) as a percentage of revenue. The “All other” category includes operating expenses such as stock-based compensation, amortization of purchased intangible assets, acquisition and integration-related costs, intellectual property rights (IPR) litigation costs, restructuring and disposal costs, start-up costs, gain (loss) on assets, and other miscellaneous corporate overhead expenses that the Company does not allocate to its reportable segments because these expenses are not included in the segment operating performance measures evaluated by the Company’s CODM. The CODM does not evaluate operating segments using discrete asset information. The Company’s operating segments do not record inter-company revenue. The Company does not allocate gains and losses from equity investments, interest and other income, or taxes to operating segments. Except as discussed above regarding the “All other” category, the Company’s accounting policies for segment reporting are the same as for the Company as a whole. The following tables present details of the Company’s reportable segments and a reconciliation of the “All other” category (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended October 3, September 27, October 3, September 27, Net revenue: MP $ 578,160 $ 298,461 $ 1,129,047 $ 559,577 IDP 129,205 63,517 250,989 118,704 All other 970 689 1,940 707 Total net revenue $ 708,335 $ 362,667 $ 1,381,976 $ 678,988 Income (loss) from operations: MP $ 171,974 $ 86,725 $ 345,717 $ 156,341 IDP 22,850 15,198 36,922 26,069 All other (176,785 ) (26,667 ) (365,935 ) (61,034 ) Income from operations 18,039 75,256 16,704 121,376 Interest expense (660 ) (195 ) (1,208 ) (669 ) Interest income 472 40 864 75 Other income, net 381 137 4,500 521 Income before income taxes $ 18,232 $ 75,238 $ 20,860 $ 121,303 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended October 3, September 27, October 3, September 27, Reconciliation of “All other” category: Stock-based compensation expense $ (35,729 ) $ (9,543 ) $ (83,900 ) $ (18,712 ) Amortization of intangible assets (128,028 ) (6,801 ) (251,230 ) (13,767 ) Acquisition and integration related costs (5,589 ) (5,461 ) (16,003 ) (13,914 ) Restructuring and disposal costs (2,403 ) (262 ) (3,830 ) (1,577 ) IPR litigation costs (192 ) (1,992 ) (340 ) (8,006 ) Start-up costs (3,496 ) (211 ) (7,206 ) (325 ) Other expenses (including gain (loss) on assets and other miscellaneous corporate overhead) (1,348 ) (2,397 ) (3,426 ) (4,733 ) Loss from operations for “All other” $ (176,785 ) $ (26,667 ) $ (365,935 ) $ (61,034 )

Business Acquisition

Business Acquisition	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
BUSINESS ACQUISITION	BUSINESS ACQUISITION Effective January 1, 2015, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, RFMD and TriQuint completed a strategic combination of their respective businesses through the “merger of equals” Business Combination under a new holding company named Qorvo, Inc. The total estimated purchase price was approximately $5,254.4 million . The allocation of the purchase price reflected in the accompanying financial statements is preliminary and is based upon estimates and assumptions that are subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date pursuant to ASC 805). The measurement period remains open pending the completion of procedures related to deferred taxes. The Business Combination resulted in the recognition of $470.0 million of in-process research and development (IPRD) of which $350.0 million relates to the MP operating segment and $120.0 million relates to the IDP operating segment. The IPRD encompasses a broad technology portfolio of product innovations in RF applications for MP and IDP. These technologies include a variety of semiconductor processes in GaAs and GaN for power and switching applications and surface acoustic wave (SAW) and bulk acoustic wave (BAW) structures for filter applications. Included in IPRD are continuous improvements in the process for design and manufacturing as well as innovation in fundamental research areas such as materials, simulation and modeling, circuit design, device packaging and test. As of October 3, 2015 , the IPRD projects for the MP operating segment are between 40% to 90% complete with estimated completion dates through the end of fiscal 2017. As of October 3, 2015 , the IPRD projects associated with the IDP operating segment are between 60% to 95% complete with estimated completion dates through the end of fiscal 2017. Remaining costs to complete the IPRD projects for the MP operating segment and the IDP operating segment are approximately $15.0 million to $25.0 million and $5.0 million to $15.0 million , respectively. Upon completion of the development, acquired IPRD assets will be transferred to finite-lived intangible assets and amortized over their useful lives. The remaining IPRD asset is classified as an indefinite lived intangible asset that is not currently subject to amortization but is reviewed for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such asset may not be recoverable. The IPRD asset will be subject to amortization upon completion of its respective research project and at the start of commercialization. The fair value assigned to the IPRD asset was determined using the income approach based on estimates and judgments regarding risks inherent in the development process, including the likelihood of achieving technological success and market acceptance. If the IPRD project is abandoned, the acquired technology attributable to the project will be expensed in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the three and six months ended October 3, 2015 , the Company incurred approximately $5.6 million and $16.0 million , respectively, of integration costs (including stock-based compensation) and approximately $3.4 million and $6.3 million , respectively, of restructuring costs (including stock-based compensation) associated with the Business Combination (primarily related to employee termination benefits). During the three and six months ended September 27, 2014 , the Company incurred approximately $1.3 million and $3.8 million , respectively, of acquisition costs and approximately $6.1 million and $12.1 million , respectively, of integration costs associated with the Business Combination. The acquisition, integration and restructuring costs are being expensed as incurred and are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as "Other operating expense."

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On November 5, 2015, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion of the Company’s outstanding common stock through November 4, 2016. Under the share repurchase program, share repurchases will be made in accordance with applicable securities laws on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The extent to which the Company repurchases its shares, the number of shares and the timing of any repurchases will depend on general market conditions, regulatory requirements, alternative investment opportunities and other considerations. The program does not require the Company to repurchase a minimum number of shares, and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice. On November 6, 2015, the Company announced that it proposes to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2023 and 2025 (the “Notes”) to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and to certain non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Company expects to use the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes, including share repurchases and repayment of any amounts outstanding under its revolving credit facility. The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Company and will be guaranteed, jointly and severally, by each of the Company’s existing and future direct and indirect wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries that guarantee the Company’s obligations under its existing revolving credit facility.

Basis of Presentation and Sig18

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Income Tax Policy	The Company’s provision for income taxes for the three and six months ended October 3, 2015 and September 27, 2014 has been calculated by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full fiscal year to “ordinary” income or loss (pre-tax income or loss excluding unusual or infrequently occurring discrete items) for the three and six months ended October 3, 2015 and September 27, 2014
Fair Value Measurements Policy	On a quarterly basis, the Company measures the fair value of its marketable securities, which are comprised of U.S. government/agency securities, corporate debt, auction rate securities (ARS), marketable equity securities, and money market funds. Marketable securities are reported at fair value in "Cash and cash equivalents", "Short-term investments" and "Long-term investments" on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The related unrealized gains and losses are included in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)", a component of "Stockholders’ equity", net of tax.
Operating Segment Policy	As of October 3, 2015 , MP and IDP are separate reportable segments based on the organizational structure and information reviewed by the Company's Chief Executive Officer, who is the Company's CODM, and are managed separately based on the end markets and applications they support. The CODM allocates resources and assesses the performance of each operating segment primarily based on non-GAAP operating income (loss) and non-GAAP operating income (loss) as a percentage of revenue.

Net Income Per Share (Tables)

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of the numerators and denominators in the computation of basic and diluted net income per share	The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators in the computation of basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share data): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 October 3, 2015 September 27, 2014 Numerator: Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share — net income available to common stockholders $ 4,448 $ 63,311 $ 6,484 $ 101,958 Denominator: Denominator for basic net income per share — weighted average shares 146,053 72,211 147,627 71,888 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock-based awards 4,730 1,923 4,935 2,009 Denominator for diluted net income per share — adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions 150,783 74,134 152,562 73,897 Basic net income per share $ 0.03 $ 0.88 $ 0.04 $ 1.42 Diluted net income per share $ 0.03 $ 0.85 $ 0.04 $ 1.38

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of inventories	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market determined using the average cost method. The components of inventories are as follows (in thousands): October 3, 2015 March 28, 2015 Raw materials $ 89,659 $ 71,863 Work in process 203,309 137,306 Finished goods 100,792 137,731 Total inventories $ 393,760 $ 346,900

Investments and Fair Value Me21

Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Investments and Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities	The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities as of October 3, 2015 and March 28, 2015 (in thousands): Available-for-Sale Securities Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Fair Value October 3, 2015 U.S. government/agency securities $ 21,573 $ 20 $ — $ 21,593 Auction rate securities 2,150 — (364 ) 1,786 Marketable equity securities 856 3,511 — 4,367 Money market funds 168 — — 168 $ 24,747 $ 3,531 $ (364 ) $ 27,914 March 28, 2015 U.S. government/agency securities $ 197,516 $ 8 $ (17 ) $ 197,507 Auction rate securities 2,150 — (400 ) 1,750 Corporate debt 43,164 — (17 ) 43,147 Marketable equity securities 1,594 6,581 — 8,175 Money market funds 48,961 — — 48,961 $ 293,385 $ 6,589 $ (434 ) $ 299,540
Amortized cost of available-for-sale investments in debt securities with contractual maturities	The amortized cost of available-for-sale investments with contractual maturities is as follows (in thousands): October 3, 2015 March 28, 2015 Cost Estimated Fair Value Cost Estimated Fair Value Due in less than one year $ 21,741 $ 21,761 $ 289,641 $ 289,615 Due after ten years 2,150 1,786 2,150 1,750 Total investments in debt securities $ 23,891 $ 23,547 $ 291,791 $ 291,365
Fair value of the financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	The fair value of the financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis was determined using the following levels of inputs as of October 3, 2015 and March 28, 2015 (in thousands): Total Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) October 3, 2015 Assets: Available-for-sale securities U.S. government/agency securities $ 21,593 $ 21,593 $ — Auction rate securities (1) 1,786 — 1,786 Marketable equity securities 4,367 4,367 — Money market funds 168 168 — Total available-for-sale securities 27,914 26,128 1,786 Invested funds in deferred compensation plan (3) 4,929 4,929 — Total assets measured at fair value: $ 32,843 $ 31,057 $ 1,786 Liabilities: Invested funds in deferred compensation plan (3) 4,929 4,929 — Total liabilities measured at fair value: $ 4,929 $ 4,929 $ — March 28, 2015 Assets: Available-for-sale securities U.S. government/agency securities $ 197,507 $ 197,507 $ — Auction rate securities (1) 1,750 — 1,750 Corporate debt (2) 43,147 — 43,147 Marketable equity securities 8,175 8,175 — Money market funds 48,961 48,961 — Total available-for-sale securities 299,540 254,643 44,897 Invested funds in deferred compensation plan (3) 8,614 8,614 — Total assets measured at fair value: $ 308,154 $ 263,257 $ 44,897 Liabilities: Invested funds in deferred compensation plan (3) 8,614 8,614 — Total liabilities measured at fair value: $ 8,614 $ 8,614 $ — (1) ARS are debt instruments with interest rates that reset through periodic short-term auctions. The Company’s Level 2 ARS are valued based on quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active. (2) Corporate debt includes corporate bonds and commercial paper that are valued using observable market prices for identical securities that are traded in less active markets. (3) The Company's non-qualified deferred compensation plan provides eligible employees and members of the Board of Directors with the opportunity to defer a specified percentage of their cash compensation. The Company includes the assets deferred by the participants in the “Other current assets” and “Other non-current assets” line items of its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and the Company's obligation to deliver the deferred compensation in the "Other current liabilities" and “Other long-term liabilities” line items of its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Operating Segment Information (

Operating Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of details of reportable segments	The following tables present details of the Company’s reportable segments and a reconciliation of the “All other” category (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended October 3, September 27, October 3, September 27, Net revenue: MP $ 578,160 $ 298,461 $ 1,129,047 $ 559,577 IDP 129,205 63,517 250,989 118,704 All other 970 689 1,940 707 Total net revenue $ 708,335 $ 362,667 $ 1,381,976 $ 678,988 Income (loss) from operations: MP $ 171,974 $ 86,725 $ 345,717 $ 156,341 IDP 22,850 15,198 36,922 26,069 All other (176,785 ) (26,667 ) (365,935 ) (61,034 ) Income from operations 18,039 75,256 16,704 121,376 Interest expense (660 ) (195 ) (1,208 ) (669 ) Interest income 472 40 864 75 Other income, net 381 137 4,500 521 Income before income taxes $ 18,232 $ 75,238 $ 20,860 $ 121,303
Summary of reconciliation of "All other" category	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended October 3, September 27, October 3, September 27, Reconciliation of “All other” category: Stock-based compensation expense $ (35,729 ) $ (9,543 ) $ (83,900 ) $ (18,712 ) Amortization of intangible assets (128,028 ) (6,801 ) (251,230 ) (13,767 ) Acquisition and integration related costs (5,589 ) (5,461 ) (16,003 ) (13,914 ) Restructuring and disposal costs (2,403 ) (262 ) (3,830 ) (1,577 ) IPR litigation costs (192 ) (1,992 ) (340 ) (8,006 ) Start-up costs (3,496 ) (211 ) (7,206 ) (325 ) Other expenses (including gain (loss) on assets and other miscellaneous corporate overhead) (1,348 ) (2,397 ) (3,426 ) (4,733 ) Loss from operations for “All other” $ (176,785 ) $ (26,667 ) $ (365,935 ) $ (61,034 )

Net Income Per Share (Details)

Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2015	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
One-for-four reverse stock split	one-for-four
Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted net income per share — net income available to common stockholders		$ 4,448	$ 63,311	$ 6,484	$ 101,958
Denominator:
Denominator for basic net income per share — weighted average shares		146,053	72,211	147,627	71,888
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock-based awards		4,730	1,923	4,935	2,009
Denominator for diluted net income per share — adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions		150,783	74,134	152,562	73,897
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.03	$ 0.88	$ 0.04	$ 1.42
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.03	$ 0.85	$ 0.04	$ 1.38

Net Income Per Share (Details T

Net Income Per Share (Details Textual) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2015	Apr. 15, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Apr. 30, 2007
Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Textual)
One-for-four reverse stock split	one-for-four
Approximate number of shares excluded from the computation of diluted shares outstanding			0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1
Convertible Notes Due 2014 [Member]
Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Textual)
Initial aggregate principal amount of Notes issued							$ 175
Repayments of Convertible Debt		$ 87.5

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2015	Mar. 28, 2015
Components of inventories
Raw materials	$ 89,659	$ 71,863
Work in process	203,309	137,306
Finished goods	100,792	137,731
Total inventories	$ 393,760	$ 346,900

Debt (Details Textual)

Debt (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Apr. 15, 2014USD ($)	Oct. 03, 2015USD ($)	Apr. 07, 2015USD ($)
Convertible Notes Due 2014 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Convertible Debt	$ 87.5
Interest Paid	$ 0.4
Bank of America Syndicate [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio Allowed		2.50
Line of Credit Facility, Minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio Required		3
Bank of America Syndicate [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			$ 300
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum amount of increase that may be requested			150
Long-term Line of Credit		$ 75
Bank of America Syndicate [Member] | Standby Letters of Credit [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			25
Bank of America Syndicate [Member] | Swingline Loan [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			$ 10
Federal Funds Rate [Member] | Bank of America Syndicate [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		0.50%
Eurodollar [Member] | Bank of America Syndicate [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum		1.50%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum		2.00%
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		1.00%
Base Rate [Member] | Bank of America Syndicate [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum		0.50%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Maximum		1.00%
Default rate [Member] | Bank of America Syndicate [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate		2.00%

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Mar. 28, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense	$ 13,784	$ 11,927	$ 14,376	$ 19,345
Effective tax rate	75.70%	15.90%	69.00%	15.90%
Increase in valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets			$ 2,400
Valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets					$ 13,800
Gross unrecognized tax benefits	$ 63,100		63,100		$ 59,400
Change in unrecognized tax benefits arising from increases related to current period tax positions			4,400
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions			$ 700

Investments and Fair Value Me28

Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2015	Mar. 28, 2015
Available-for-Sale securities
Cost basis	$ 24,747	$ 293,385
Gross unrealized gains	3,531	6,589
Gross unrealized losses	(364)	(434)
Estimated fair value	27,914	299,540
U.S. government/agency securities [Member]
Available-for-Sale securities
Cost basis	21,573	197,516
Gross unrealized gains	20	8
Gross unrealized losses		(17)
Estimated fair value	21,593	197,507
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Available-for-Sale securities
Cost basis	2,150	2,150
Gross unrealized losses	(364)	(400)
Estimated fair value	1,786	1,750
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Available-for-Sale securities
Cost basis		43,164
Gross unrealized losses		(17)
Estimated fair value		43,147
Marketable Equity Securities [Member]
Available-for-Sale securities
Cost basis	856	1,594
Gross unrealized gains	3,511	6,581
Gross unrealized losses	0	0
Estimated fair value	4,367	8,175
Money Market Funds [Member]
Available-for-Sale securities
Cost basis	168	48,961
Estimated fair value	$ 168	$ 48,961

Investments and Fair Value Me29

Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) - Debt Securities [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2015	Mar. 28, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cost of investments in debt securities due in less than one year	$ 21,741	$ 289,641
Cost of investments in debt securities due after ten years	2,150	2,150
Cost	23,891	291,791
Estimated fair value investments in debt securities due in less than one year	21,761	289,615
Estimated fair value of investments in debt securities due after ten years	1,786	1,750
Estimated fair value	$ 23,547	$ 291,365

Investments and Fair Value Me30

Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) - Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Oct. 03, 2015	Mar. 28, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring		$ 32,843	$ 308,154
Invested funds in deferred compensation plan	[1]	4,929	8,614
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis		27,914	299,540
Invested funds in deferred compensation plan	[1]	4,929	8,614
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring		4,929	8,614
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring		31,057	263,257
Invested funds in deferred compensation plan	[1]	4,929	8,614
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis		26,128	254,643
Invested funds in deferred compensation plan	[1]	4,929	8,614
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring		4,929	8,614
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring		1,786	44,897
Invested funds in deferred compensation plan	[1]	0	0
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis		1,786	44,897
Invested funds in deferred compensation plan	[1]	0	0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring		0	0
U.S. government/agency securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis		21,593	197,507
U.S. government/agency securities [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis		21,593	197,507
Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	[2]	1,786	1,750
Auction Rate Securities [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	[2]	1,786	1,750
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	[3]		43,147
Corporate Debt Securities [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	[3]		43,147
Marketable Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis		4,367	8,175
Marketable Equity Securities [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis		4,367	8,175
Marketable Equity Securities [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis		0
Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis		168	48,961
Money Market Funds [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis		$ 168	48,961
Money Market Funds [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis			$ 0
[1]	The Company's non-qualified deferred compensation plan provides eligible employees and members of the Board of Directors with the opportunity to defer a specified percentage of their cash compensation. The Company includes the assets deferred by the participants in the “Other current assets” and “Other non-current assets” line items of its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and the Company's obligation to deliver the deferred compensation in the "Other current liabilities" and “Other long-term liabilities” line items of its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[2]	ARS are debt instruments with interest rates that reset through periodic short-term auctions. The Company’s Level 2 ARS are valued based on quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active.
[3]	Corporate debt includes corporate bonds and commercial paper that are valued using observable market prices for identical securities that are traded in less active markets.

Investments and Fair Value Me31

Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 03, 2015	Aug. 04, 2015	Mar. 28, 2015
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains		$ 4,000,000
Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Textual)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	$ 0	0		$ 0
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	1,800,000	1,800,000		112,900,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	400,000	$ 400,000		$ 400,000
Cost-method investment impairment	$ 0
Cavendish [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments			$ 25,000,000

Share Repurchases (Details)

Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Oct. 03, 2015	Aug. 11, 2015	Feb. 05, 2015
February 2015 Program [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount				$ 200
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares		2.4
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value		$ 150
August 2015 Program [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount			$ 400
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	7.3
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value	$ 400

Operating Segment Information33

Operating Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Net revenue:
Net revenue	$ 708,335	$ 362,667	$ 1,381,976	$ 678,988
Income from operations:
Income from operations	18,039	75,256	16,704	121,376
Interest expense	(660)	(195)	(1,208)	(669)
Interest income	472	40	864	75
Other income, net	381	137	4,500	521
Income before income taxes	18,232	75,238	20,860	121,303
Operating Segments | MP
Net revenue:
Net revenue	578,160	298,461	1,129,047	559,577
Income from operations:
Income from operations	171,974	86,725	345,717	156,341
Operating Segments | IDP
Net revenue:
Net revenue	129,205	63,517	250,989	118,704
Income from operations:
Income from operations	22,850	15,198	36,922	26,069
All other
Net revenue:
Net revenue	970	689	1,940	707
Income from operations:
Income from operations	$ (176,785)	$ (26,667)	$ (365,935)	$ (61,034)

Operating Segment Information34

Operating Segment Information (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Reconciliation of "All other" category:
Stock-based compensation expense			$ (83,900)	$ (18,712)
Income from operations	$ 18,039	$ 75,256	16,704	121,376
All other
Reconciliation of "All other" category:
Stock-based compensation expense	(35,729)	(9,543)	(83,900)	(18,712)
Amortization of intangible assets	(128,028)	(6,801)	(251,230)	(13,767)
Acquisition and integration related costs	(5,589)	(5,461)	(16,003)	(13,914)
Restructuring and disposal costs	(2,403)	(262)	(3,830)	(1,577)
IPR litigation costs	(192)	(1,992)	(340)	(8,006)
Start-up costs	(3,496)	(211)	(7,206)	(325)
Other expenses (including gain (loss) on assets and other miscellaneous corporate overhead)	(1,348)	(2,397)	(3,426)	(4,733)
Income from operations	$ (176,785)	$ (26,667)	$ (365,935)	$ (61,034)

Business Acquisition (Details)

Business Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 01, 2015	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014	Oct. 03, 2015	Sep. 27, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Restructuring costs (including stock-based compensation)		$ 3.4	$ 6.1	$ 6.3	$ 12.1
Integration-related costs		$ 5.6	$ 1.3	$ 16	$ 3.8
TriQuint Merger [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price	$ 5,254.4
Payments to Acquire in Process Research and Development	470
MP | TriQuint Merger [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire in Process Research and Development	350
IDP | TriQuint Merger [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire in Process Research and Development	$ 120
Minimum | In Process Research and Development [Member] | MP
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired in-process research and development percentage complete		40.00%		40.00%
Remaining research and development costs		$ 15		$ 15
Minimum | In Process Research and Development [Member] | IDP
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired in-process research and development percentage complete		60.00%		60.00%
Remaining research and development costs		$ 5		$ 5
Maximum | In Process Research and Development [Member] | MP
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired in-process research and development percentage complete		90.00%		90.00%
Remaining research and development costs		$ 25		$ 25
Maximum | In Process Research and Development [Member] | IDP
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired in-process research and development percentage complete		95.00%		95.00%
Remaining research and development costs		$ 15		$ 15

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 06, 2015	Nov. 05, 2015
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$ 1,000
November 2015 Program [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount		$ 1,000