Micron Technology (MU) 10-Q 6 Jul 16 2016 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document - shares	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC
Entity Central Index Key	723,125
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-01
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 2, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,038,390,543

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 2,898	$ 3,853	$ 9,182	$ 12,592
Cost of goods sold	2,400	2,651	7,256	8,347
Gross margin	498	1,202	1,926	4,245
Selling, general, and administrative	148	169	502	549
Research and development	382	406	1,206	1,161
Other operating (income) expense, net	(5)	(4)	18	(36)
Operating income (loss)	(27)	631	200	2,571
Interest income	10	9	33	24
Interest expense	(109)	(97)	(302)	(270)
Other non-operating income (expense), net	(34)	(16)	(44)	(71)
Income (loss) before income taxes, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees:	(160)	527	(113)	2,254
Income tax (provision) benefit	(15)	(104)	(16)	(226)
Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees	(40)	68	24	400
Net income (loss)	(215)	491	(105)	2,428
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	(1)	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Micron	$ (215)	$ 491	$ (106)	$ 2,428
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.21)	$ 0.46	$ (0.10)	$ 2.26
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.21)	$ 0.42	$ (0.10)	$ 2.05
Number of shares used in per share calculations:
Basic (in shares)	1,036	1,073	1,035	1,072
Diluted (in shares)	1,036	1,170	1,035	1,185

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (215)	$ 491	$ (105)	$ 2,428
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	39	17	(50)	(57)
Gain (loss) on investments, net	4	(2)	2	(3)
Gain (loss) on derivatives, net	3	(1)	2	(19)
Pension liability adjustments	0	1	(5)	19
Other comprehensive income (loss)	46	15	(51)	(60)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(169)	506	(156)	2,368
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	(1)	1
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Micron	$ (169)	$ 506	$ (157)	$ 2,369

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jun. 02, 2016	Sep. 03, 2015
Assets
Cash and equivalents		$ 4,627	$ 2,287
Short-term investments		354	1,234
Receivables		2,073	2,507
Inventories		2,920	2,340
Other current assets		136	228
Total current assets		10,110	8,596
Long-term marketable investments	[1]	671	2,113
Property, plant, and equipment, net		13,209	10,554
Equity method investments		1,361	1,379
Intangible assets, net		491	449
Deferred tax assets		631	597
Other noncurrent assets		528	455
Total assets		27,001	24,143
Liabilities and equity
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		3,599	2,611
Deferred income		189	205
Current debt		712	1,089
Total current liabilities		4,500	3,905
Long-term debt		8,919	6,252
Other noncurrent liabilities		548	698
Total liabilities		13,967	10,855
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable convertible notes		0	49
Micron shareholders' equity
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 3,000 shares authorized; 1,091 shares issued and outstanding (1,084 as of September 3, 2015)		109	108
Additional capital		7,675	7,474
Retained earnings		5,470	5,588
Treasury stock, 54 shares held (45 as of September 3, 2015)		(1,029)	(881)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(38)	13
Total Micron shareholders' equity		12,187	12,302
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries		847	937
Total equity		13,034	13,239
Total liabilities and equity		$ 27,001	$ 24,143
[1]	The maturities of long-term marketable investments range from one to four years.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Jun. 02, 2016	Sep. 03, 2015
Liabilities and equity
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common Stock, authorized shares (in shares)	3,000	3,000
Common Stock, issued (in shares)	1,091	1,084
Common Stock, outstanding (in shares)	1,091	1,084
Treasury Stock, held (in shares)	54	45

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)	$ (105)	$ 2,428
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation expense and amortization of intangible assets	2,266	1,957
Amortization of debt discount and other costs	94	105
Stock-based compensation	148	127
Loss on restructure of debt	4	48
Equity in net income of equity method investees	(24)	(400)
Change in operating assets and liabilities
Receivables	468	337
Inventories	(580)	75
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	3	(533)
Deferred income taxes, net	11	248
Other	(13)	(214)
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,272	4,178
Cash flows from investing activities
Expenditures for property, plant, and equipment	(3,894)	(2,256)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	(879)	(3,809)
Payments to settle hedging activities	(107)	(94)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities	3,189	1,386
Proceeds from settlement of hedging activities	190	10
Other	(141)	41
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	(1,642)	(4,722)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of debt	2,166	2,172
Proceeds from equipment sale-leaseback transactions	538	291
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	37	102
Proceeds from issuance of stock under equity plans	30	64
Repayments of debt	(689)	(2,051)
Cash paid to acquire treasury stock	(147)	(245)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests	(93)	0
Other	(139)	(118)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	1,703	215
Effect of changes in currency exchange rates on cash and equivalents	7	(127)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	2,340	(456)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	2,287	4,150
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$ 4,627	$ 3,694

Business and Basis of Presentat

Business and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Business and Basis of Presentation	Business and Basis of Presentation We are a global leader in advanced semiconductor systems. Our broad portfolio of high-performance memory technologies, including DRAM, NAND Flash, and NOR Flash, is the basis for solid-state drives, modules, multi-chip packages, and other system solutions. Our memory solutions enable the world's most innovative computing, consumer, enterprise storage, networking, mobile, embedded, and automotive applications. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Micron and its consolidated subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America consistent in all material respects with those applied in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 3, 2015 . In the opinion of our management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all necessary adjustments, consisting of a normal recurring nature, to fairly state the financial information set forth herein. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to current period presentation. Our fiscal year is the 52 or 53-week period ending on the Thursday closest to August 31. Fiscal year 2016 contains 52 weeks and fiscal year 2015 contained 53 weeks. The first quarter of 53-week years contains 14 weeks. All period references are to our fiscal periods unless otherwise indicated. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 3, 2015 .

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities	Variable Interest Entities We have interests in entities that are VIEs. If we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE, we are required to consolidate it. To determine if we are the primary beneficiary, we evaluate whether we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Our evaluation includes identification of significant activities and an assessment of our ability to direct those activities based on governance provisions and arrangements to provide or receive product and process technology, product supply, operations services, equity funding, financing, and other applicable agreements and circumstances. Our assessments of whether we are the primary beneficiary of our VIEs require significant assumptions and judgments. Unconsolidated VIEs Inotera : Inotera is a VIE because of the terms of its supply agreement with us. We have determined that we do not have the power to direct the activities of Inotera that most significantly impact its economic performance, primarily due to limitations on our governance rights that require the consent of other parties for key operating decisions and due to Inotera's dependence on Nanya for financing and the ability of Inotera to operate in Taiwan. Therefore, we do not consolidate Inotera and we account for our interest under the equity method. (See "Equity Method Investments – Inotera" note.) EQUVO : EQUVO HK Limited ("EQUVO") is a special purpose entity created to facilitate an equipment sale-leaseback financing transaction between us and a consortium of financial institutions. Neither we nor the financing entities have an equity interest in EQUVO. EQUVO is a VIE because its equity is not sufficient to permit it to finance its activities without additional support from the financing entities and because the third-party equity holder lacks characteristics of a controlling financial interest. By design, the arrangement with EQUVO is merely a financing vehicle and we do not bear any significant risks from variable interests with EQUVO. Therefore, we have determined that we do not have the power to direct the activities of EQUVO that most significantly impact its economic performance and we do not consolidate EQUVO. SC Hiroshima Energy Corporation : SC Hiroshima Energy Corporation ("SCHE") is an entity created to construct and operate a cogeneration, electrical power plant to support our wafer manufacturing facility in Hiroshima, Japan. We do not have an equity interest in SCHE. SCHE is a VIE due to the nature of its tolling agreements with us and our option to purchase SCHE's assets. We do not control the operation and maintenance of the plant, which we have determined are the activities of SCHE that most significantly impact its economic performance. Therefore, we do not consolidate SCHE. PTI Xi'an : Powertech Technology Inc. Xi'an ("PTI Xi'an") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Powertech Technology Inc. ("PTI") and was created to provide assembly services to us at our manufacturing site in Xi'an, China. We do not have an equity interest in PTI Xi'an. PTI Xi'an is a VIE because of the terms of its service agreement with us and its dependency on PTI to finance its operations. We have determined that we do not have the power to direct the activities of PTI Xi'an that most significantly impact its economic performance, primarily because we have no governance rights. Therefore, we do not consolidate PTI Xi'an. Consolidated VIEs IMFT : IMFT is a VIE because all of its costs are passed to us and its other member, Intel, through product purchase agreements and because IMFT is dependent upon us or Intel for additional cash requirements. The primary activities of IMFT are driven by the constant introduction of product and process technology. Because we perform a significant majority of the technology development, we have the power to direct its key activities. In addition, IMFT manufactures certain products exclusively for us using our technology. We consolidate IMFT because we have the power to direct the activities of IMFT that most significantly impact its economic performance and because we have the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits from IMFT that could potentially be significant to it. MP Mask : On May 5, 2016, we acquired all of the remaining interest of MP Mask from its other member, Photronics. Prior to May 5, 2016, we consolidated MP Mask because we had the power to direct the activities of MP Mask that most significantly impacted its economic performance and because we had the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits from MP Mask that could potentially have been significant to it. (See "Equity – Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries" note.)

Recently Adopted Accounting Sta

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-17 – Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which eliminated the requirement to present deferred tax liabilities and assets as current and noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. We adopted this ASU as of the beginning of our second quarter of 2016 on a prospective basis and did not retrospectively adjust prior periods. As a result of adopting this standard, we presented our deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial statements. In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16 – Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments, which eliminated the requirement to restate prior period financial statements for measurement period adjustments following a business combination. Instead, the cumulative impact of measurement period adjustments, including the impact on prior periods, is required to be recognized in the reporting period in which the adjustment is identified. We adopted this ASU in our second quarter of 2016 on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Stan

Recently Issued Accounting Standards	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 – Leases , which amends a number of aspects of lease accounting, including requiring lessees to recognize operating leases with a term greater than one year on their balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and corresponding liability, measured at the present value of the lease payments. This ASU will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of 2020 and early adoption is permitted. This ASU is required to be adopted using a modified retrospective approach. We are evaluating the timing of our adoption and the effects of the adoption of this ASU on our financial statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01 – Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities , which provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial assets and liabilities. This ASU will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of 2019 and requires modified-retrospective adoption. We are evaluating the effects of the adoption of this ASU on our financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05 – Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement , which provides additional guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. Under ASU 2015-05, if a cloud computing arrangement contains a software license, customers should account for the license element of the arrangement in a manner consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If the arrangement does not contain a software license, customers should account for the arrangement as a service contract. ASU 2015-05 also removes the requirement to analogize to ASC 840-10 – Leases, to determine the asset acquired in a software licensing arrangement. This ASU will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of 2017 and early adoption is permitted. This ASU allows for either prospective or retrospective adoption. We are evaluating the timing and method of our adoption and the effects of the adoption of this ASU on our financial statements. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02 – Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis , which amends the consolidation requirements in Accounting Standards Codification 810 – Consolidation . ASU 2015-02 makes targeted amendments to the consolidation guidance for VIEs, which could change consolidation conclusions. This ASU will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of 2017 and early adoption is permitted. This ASU allows for either retrospective or modified-retrospective adoption. We are evaluating the timing and method of our adoption and the effects of the adoption of this ASU on our financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers , which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. The core principal of this ASU, as amended, is that an entity should recognize revenue when it transfers promised 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. This 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. We are required to adopt this ASU beginning in our first quarter of 2019; however, we are permitted to adopt this ASU as early as our first quarter of 2018. This ASU allows for either full-retrospective or modified-retrospective adoption. We are evaluating the timing and method of our adoption and the effects of the adoption of this ASU on our financial statements.

Proposed Acquisition of Inotera

Proposed Acquisition of Inotera	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Inotera [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proposed Acquisition of Inotera	Proposed Acquisition of Inotera In the second quarter of 2016, we entered into agreements to acquire the remaining interest in Inotera for 30 New Taiwan dollars per share in cash (equivalent to approximately $0.92 per share, assuming 32.6 New Taiwan dollars per U.S. dollar, the exchange rate as of June 2, 2016 ). As of June 2, 2016 , we held a 33% ownership interest in Inotera, Nanya and certain of its affiliates held a 32% ownership interest, and the remaining ownership interest in Inotera was publicly held. Based on the exchange rate as of June 2, 2016 , we estimate the aggregate consideration payable for the 67% of Inotera shares not owned by us would be approximately $4.1 billion . We anticipate financing the acquisition with a combination of proceeds from the 80 billion New Taiwan dollar debt financing described below, a combination of issuance of Micron Shares and convertible notes to Nanya described below, additional borrowings under our existing credit agreement, and cash on hand. On March 29, 2016, the transaction was approved by the shareholders of Inotera, including Nanya and certain of Nanya's affiliates (which approval was provided pursuant to voting and support agreements). Under the voting and support agreements, the parties have further agreed not to transfer any of their Inotera shares so long as the voting and support agreements are in effect. These agreements will terminate automatically upon the termination of the agreement to purchase the Inotera shares. Consummation of the acquisition of Inotera is subject to various conditions, including but not limited to: • the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals from authorities in Taiwan, which have been received; • the consummation and funding of debt financing of at least 80 billion New Taiwan dollars (equivalent to $2.5 billion , assuming 32.6 New Taiwan dollars per U.S. dollar), on terms that are satisfactory to us; and • unless we determine otherwise, the consummation and funding of the Private Placement (described below). In addition, the agreement to acquire the Inotera shares contains certain termination rights, including but not limited to termination by either us or Inotera if we have not completed the purchase of the remaining shares of Inotera by November 30, 2016. The date for the closing of the Inotera transaction is not determinable at this time. Consummation of the Inotera transaction is subject to significant uncertainties and there can be no assurance that the Inotera transaction will be consummated. Issuance of Micron Shares and Convertible Notes to Nanya In the second and third quarters of 2016, we entered into agreements with Nanya pursuant to which we have the option to issue a combination of shares of our common stock (the "Micron Shares") and 2.00% convertible senior notes due 2021 (the "2021 Convertible Notes") to Nanya, which is subject to regulatory approvals and various other conditions. The issuance of the Micron Shares or the 2021 Convertible Notes is subject to the consummation of the Inotera acquisition and the proceeds would be used to fund a portion of the consideration payable in the Inotera acquisition. Micron Shares : We have the option to issue Micron Shares in an amount equivalent to up to 31.5 billion New Taiwan dollars (equivalent to $964 million , assuming 32.6 New Taiwan dollars per U.S. dollar) (the "Private Placement"), which would be used to fund a portion of the consideration for the transaction. The per-share selling price for the Micron Shares would be equal to the greater of the New Taiwan dollar equivalent of (i) the average of the closing sale price of our common stock during the 30 consecutive trading day period ending on and including the 30 th trading day prior to the consummation of the Inotera acquisition or (ii) $10.00 . 2021 Convertible Notes : We have the option to issue up to 12.6 billion New Taiwan dollars (equivalent to $386 million , assuming 32.6 New Taiwan dollars per U.S. dollar) in lieu of a corresponding value of Micron Shares so long as we also issue Micron Shares to Nanya of at least 6.3 billion New Taiwan dollars (equivalent to $193 million ) pursuant to the Private Placement.

Technology Transfer and License

Technology Transfer and License Agreements with Nanya	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Licensing Agreements [Member] | Nanya [Member]
Technology Transfer and License Agreements with Nanya	Technology Transfer and License Agreements with Nanya In the second quarter of 2016, we entered into technology transfer and license agreements pursuant to which Nanya has the option to require us to transfer to Nanya certain technology and deliverables related to the next DRAM process node generation (the "1X Process Node") after our 20nm process node and the next DRAM process node generation after the 1X Process Node for Nanya's use. Under the terms of the agreements, Nanya would pay royalties to us for a license to the transferred technology based on revenues from products implementing the technology, subject to an agreed cap, and we would also receive an equity interest in Nanya upon the achievement of certain milestones. Nanya's option becomes exercisable upon the closing of the Inotera acquisition transaction.

Cash and Investments

Cash and Investments	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Cash and Investments [Text Block]	Cash and Investments Cash and equivalents and the fair values of available-for-sale investments, which approximated amortized costs, were as follows: As of June 2, 2016 September 3, 2015 Cash and Equivalents Short-term Investments Long-term Marketable Investments (3) Total Fair Value Cash and Equivalents Short-term Investments Long-term Marketable Investments (3) Total Fair Value Cash $ 2,067 $ — $ — $ 2,067 $ 1,684 $ — $ — $ 1,684 Level 1 (1) Money market funds 2,255 — — 2,255 168 — — 168 Level 2 (2) Corporate bonds — 245 393 638 2 616 1,261 1,879 Certificates of deposit 298 6 3 307 311 28 23 362 Asset-backed securities — 5 186 191 — 8 575 583 Government securities 5 88 89 182 58 391 254 703 Commercial paper 2 10 — 12 64 191 — 255 $ 4,627 $ 354 $ 671 $ 5,652 $ 2,287 $ 1,234 $ 2,113 $ 5,634 (1) The fair value of Level 1 securities is measured based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. (2) The fair value of Level 2 securities is measured using information obtained from pricing services, which obtain quoted market prices for similar instruments, non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated by observable market data, or various other methodologies, to determine the appropriate value at the measurement date. We perform supplemental analysis to validate information obtained from these pricing services. No adjustments were made to such pricing information as of June 2, 2016 . (3) The maturities of long-term marketable investments range from one to four years. Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities were $902 million and $1.89 billion for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016 , respectively, and $562 million and $938 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 , respectively. Gross realized gains and losses from sales of available-for-sale securities were not significant for any period presented. As of June 2, 2016 , there were no available-for-sale securities that had been in a loss position for longer than 12 months.

Receivables

Receivables	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables	Receivables As of June 2, September 3, Trade receivables $ 1,752 $ 2,188 Income and other taxes 130 116 Other 191 203 $ 2,073 $ 2,507 As of June 2, 2016 and September 3, 2015 , other receivables included $70 million and $120 million , respectively, due from Intel for amounts related to product design and process development activities under cost-sharing agreements for NAND Flash memory and 3D XPoint TM memory. (See "Equity – Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries – IMFT" note.)

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories As of June 2, September 3, Finished goods $ 857 $ 785 Work in process 1,813 1,315 Raw materials and supplies 250 240 $ 2,920 $ 2,340

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant, and Equipment September 3, Additions Retirements and Other June 2, Land $ 88 $ — $ — $ 88 Buildings 5,358 928 (25 ) 6,261 Equipment (1) 21,020 3,732 (499 ) 24,253 Construction in progress (2) 436 208 (34 ) 610 Software 373 30 (1 ) 402 27,275 4,898 (559 ) 31,614 Accumulated depreciation (16,721 ) (2,176 ) 492 (18,405 ) $ 10,554 $ 2,722 $ (67 ) $ 13,209 (1) Included costs related to equipment not placed into service of $1.98 billion and $928 million as of June 2, 2016 and September 3, 2015 , respectively. (2) Included building-related construction and tool installation costs for assets not placed into service. Depreciation expense was $725 million and $2.18 billion for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016 , respectively, and $644 million and $1.87 billion for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 , respectively.

Equity Method Investments

Equity Method Investments	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments	Equity Method Investments As of June 2, 2016 September 3, 2015 Investment Balance Ownership Percentage Investment Balance Ownership Percentage Inotera (1) $ 1,321 33 % $ 1,332 33 % Tera Probe 26 40 % 38 40 % Other 14 Various 9 Various $ 1,361 $ 1,379 (1) Entity is a variable interest entity. As of June 2, 2016 , substantially all of our maximum exposure to loss from our VIEs that were not consolidated was the $1.32 billion carrying value of our investment in Inotera. We may also incur losses in connection with our rights and obligations to purchase all of Inotera's wafer production capacity under our supply agreement with Inotera. We recognize our share of earnings or losses from our equity method investees generally on a two-month lag. Included in our share of earnings for the first nine months of 2015 was $55 million related to Inotera's full release of its valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets related to its net operating loss carryforward and the resulting tax provision in subsequent periods. Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees, net of tax, included the following: Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Inotera $ (19 ) $ 67 $ 35 $ 402 Tera Probe (22 ) 3 (16 ) (3 ) Other 1 (2 ) 5 1 $ (40 ) $ 68 $ 24 $ 400 Inotera We have partnered with Nanya in Inotera, a Taiwan DRAM memory company, since 2009. In the second quarter of 2016, we entered into agreements to acquire the remaining interest in Inotera. (See "Proposed Acquisition of Inotera" note.) As of June 2, 2016 , the market value of our equity interest in Inotera was $1.93 billion based on the closing trading price of 29.35 New Taiwan dollars per share in an active market. As of June 2, 2016 and September 3, 2015 , there were losses of $41 million and gains of $13 million , respectively, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for cumulative translation adjustments from our equity investment in Inotera. From January 2013 through December 2015, we purchased all of Inotera's DRAM output under a supply agreement at prices reflecting discounts from market prices for our comparable components. Effective beginning on January 1, 2016, the price for DRAM products sold to us is based on a formula that equally shares margin between Inotera and us. We purchased $348 million and $1.05 billion of DRAM products from Inotera in the third quarter and first nine months of 2016, respectively, and $533 million and $1.89 billion in the third quarter and first nine months of 2015, respectively. The supply agreement with Inotera (as extended in December 2015) has an initial three-year term, followed by a three-year wind-down period. Upon termination of the initial three-year term, the share of Inotera's capacity we would purchase would decline over the wind-down period. Tera Probe In 2013, we acquired a 40% interest in Tera Probe, which provides semiconductor wafer testing and probe services to us and others. During the third quarter of 2016, we recorded an impairment charge of $25 million within equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees to write down the carrying value of our investment in Tera Probe to its fair value based on its trading price (Level 1 fair value measurement). As of June 2, 2016 , the difference between our investment balance and our proportionate share of underlying equity in Tera Probe was $43 million and is expected to be amortized over a weighted-average period of seven years. We incurred manufacturing costs for services performed by Tera Probe of $19 million and $58 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016, respectively, and $19 million and $66 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015, respectively.

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets and Goodwill	Intangible Assets and Goodwill As of June 2, 2016 September 3, 2015 Gross Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Amount Accumulated Amortization Amortizing assets Product and process technology $ 824 $ (442 ) $ 864 $ (416 ) Other 1 — 2 (1 ) 825 (442 ) 866 (417 ) Non-amortizing assets In-process R&D 108 — — — $ 933 $ (442 ) $ 866 $ (417 ) Goodwill (1) $ 104 $ 23 (1) Included in other noncurrent assets. During the first nine months of 2016 and 2015 , we capitalized $24 million and $51 million , respectively, for product and process technology with weighted-average useful lives of 10 years and seven years, respectively. Amortization expense was $30 million and $90 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016 , respectively, and $29 million and $89 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 , respectively. The expected annual amortization expense for amortizing intangible assets held as of June 2, 2016 is $119 million for 2016 , $107 million for 2017 , $94 million for 2018 , $46 million for 2019 , and $28 million for 2020 . In the first quarter of 2016, we acquired Tidal Systems, Ltd., a developer of PCIe NAND Flash storage controllers, to enhance our NAND Flash controller technology for $148 million . In connection therewith, we recognized $108 million of in-process R&D; $81 million of goodwill, which was derived from expected cost reductions and other synergies and was assigned to our Storage Business Unit; and $41 million of deferred tax liabilities; which, in aggregate, represented substantially all of the purchase price. The in-process R&D was valued using a replacement cost approach, which included inputs of reproduction cost, including developer's profit, and opportunity cost. We will begin amortizing the in-process R&D when development is complete, which is estimated to be in 2017, and will amortize it over its then estimated useful life. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Ex

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Disclosure	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses As of June 2, September 3, Accounts payable $ 1,105 $ 1,020 Property, plant, and equipment payables 1,559 577 Salaries, wages, and benefits 292 321 Related party payables 258 338 Income and other taxes 50 85 Other 335 270 $ 3,599 $ 2,611 As of June 2, 2016 and September 3, 2015 , related party payables included $250 million and $327 million , respectively, due to Inotera primarily for the purchase of DRAM products. As of June 2, 2016 and September 3, 2015 , related party payables also included $7 million and $11 million , respectively, due to Tera Probe for probe services performed. (See "Equity Method Investments" note.)

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt June 2, 2016 September 3, 2015 Instrument (1) Stated Rate Effective Rate Current Long-Term Total Current Long-Term Total MMJ creditor installment payments N/A 6.25 % $ 175 $ 632 $ 807 $ 161 $ 701 $ 862 Capital lease obligations (2) N/A N/A 347 816 1,163 326 466 792 1.258% notes 1.258 % 1.97 % 87 175 262 87 217 304 2022 senior notes 5.875 % 6.14 % — 590 590 — 589 589 2022 senior secured term loan B 6.460 % 6.91 % 3 732 735 — — — 2023 senior notes 5.250 % 5.43 % — 989 989 — 988 988 2023 senior secured notes 7.500 % 7.67 % — 1,238 1,238 — — — 2024 senior notes 5.250 % 5.38 % — 545 545 — 545 545 2025 senior notes 5.500 % 5.56 % — 1,139 1,139 — 1,138 1,138 2026 senior notes 5.625 % 5.73 % — 446 446 — 446 446 2032C convertible senior notes (3) 2.375 % 5.95 % — 202 202 — 197 197 2032D convertible senior notes (3) 3.125 % 6.33 % — 153 153 — 150 150 2033E convertible senior notes (3) 1.625 % 4.50 % — 167 167 217 — 217 2033F convertible senior notes (3) 2.125 % 4.93 % — 269 269 264 — 264 2043G convertible senior notes 3.000 % 6.76 % — 654 654 — 644 644 Other notes payable 2.705 % 2.90 % 100 172 272 34 171 205 $ 712 $ 8,919 $ 9,631 $ 1,089 $ 6,252 $ 7,341 (1) We have either the obligation or the option to pay cash for the principal amount due upon conversion for all of our convertible notes. Since it is our current intent to settle in cash the principal amount of all of our convertible notes upon conversion, the dilutive effect of such notes on earnings per share is computed under the treasury stock method. (2) Weighted-average imputed rate of 3.3% and 3.7% as of June 2, 2016 and September 3, 2015 , respectively. (3) Since the closing price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 trading day period ending on March 31, 2016 did not exceed 130% of the conversion price per share, these notes were not convertible by the holders after March 31, 2016. The 2033 Notes were classified as current as of September 3, 2015 because the terms of these notes require us to pay cash for the principal amount of any converted notes and holders of these notes had the right to convert their notes at that date. 2022 Senior Secured Term Loan B On April 26, 2016, we entered into the 2022 Term Loan B and drew an aggregate principal amount of $750 million , which is due April 2022. The 2022 Term Loan B is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of Micron and Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. ("MSP"), a subsidiary of Micron, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens on such assets. The assets collateralizing the 2022 Term Loan B had an aggregate carrying value of $6.26 billion as of June 2, 2016 and also collateralize the 2023 Secured Notes (described below) on an equal and ratable basis, subject to certain limitations. Issuance costs for the 2022 Term Loan B totaled $16 million , which included an original issue discount of 1% of the initial aggregate principal amount. The 2022 Term Loan B bears interest, at our election, of either (1) a base rate plus 5.00% , which base rate is defined as the greatest of (a) the prime rate, (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% , or (c) a one -month London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 1.0% , or (2) an up to twelve -month LIBOR, subject to certain adjustments, plus 6.00% . We may, from time to time, elect to convert outstanding term loans from one rate to another. Principal payments are due quarterly beginning on September 30, 2016 in an amount equal to 0.25% of the initial aggregate principal amount with the balance due at maturity and may be prepaid without penalty. Interest is payable at least quarterly, but may be monthly if we elect a monthly LIBOR rate. We are also obligated to pay certain customary fees for a credit facility of this size and type. The 2022 Term Loan B contains covenants that, among other things, limit, in certain circumstances, the ability of Micron and/or its domestic restricted subsidiaries, which are generally subsidiaries in the U.S. in which Micron owns at least 80% of the voting stock, to (1) create or incur certain liens and enter into sale-leaseback financing transactions; (2) in the case of domestic restricted subsidiaries, create, assume, incur, or guarantee additional indebtedness; and (3) in the case of Micron, consolidate or merge with or into, or sell, assign, convey, transfer, lease, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets, to another entity. These covenants are subject to a number of limitations, exceptions, and qualifications. Subsidiary Guarantee : The 2022 Term Loan B is guaranteed by MSP and substantially all of the assets of MSP are also collateral for the 2022 Term Loan B. 2023 Senior Secured Notes On April 26, 2016, we issued $1.25 billion in principal amount of 2023 Secured Notes due September 2023. The 2023 Secured Notes are collateralized by substantially all of the assets of Micron and MSP, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens on such assets, on an equal and ratable basis with the 2022 Term Loan B (described above), subject to certain exceptions. Issuance costs for the 2023 Secured Notes totaled $13 million . The 2023 Secured Notes contain covenants that, among other things, limit, in certain circumstances, the ability of Micron and/or its domestic restricted subsidiaries to (1) create or incur certain liens and enter into sale-leaseback financing transactions; (2) in the case of domestic restricted subsidiaries, create, assume, incur, or guarantee additional indebtedness; and (3) in the case of Micron, consolidate or merge with or into, or sell, assign, convey, transfer, lease, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets, to another entity. These covenants are subject to a number of limitations, exceptions, and qualifications. Cash Redemption at Our Option : Prior to April 15, 2019, we may redeem the 2023 Secured Notes at a price equal to the principal amount thereof, plus a "make-whole" premium as described in the indenture governing the 2023 Secured Notes, together with accrued and unpaid interest. On or after April 15, 2019, we may redeem the 2023 Secured Notes, in whole or in part, at prices above the principal amount that decline over time, as specified in the indenture, together with accrued and unpaid interest. Additionally, prior to April 15, 2019, we may use the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings to redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Secured Notes at a price equal to 107.5% of the principal amount together with accrued and unpaid interest. Subsidiary Guarantee : The 2023 Secured Notes are guaranteed by MSP and substantially all of the assets of MSP are also collateral for the 2023 Secured Notes. Debt Restructure During the first quarter of 2016, we repurchased $57 million in aggregate principal amount of our 2033E Notes, which had a carrying value of $54 million , for $94 million in cash. The liability and equity components of the repurchased notes had previously been stated separately within debt and equity in our consolidated balance sheet. As a result, our accounting for the repurchased notes decreased the carrying value of debt by $54 million and equity by $38 million . Throughout 2015, we consummated a number of transactions to restructure our debt, including conversions, settlements and repurchases of convertible notes, the issuance of non-convertible senior notes, and the early repayment of a note. The following table presents the effect of each of the actions in the first nine months of 2015: Increase (Decrease) in Principal Increase (Decrease) in Carrying Value Increase (Decrease) in Cash (Decrease) in Equity (Loss) (1) Conversions and settlements $ (121 ) $ (367 ) $ (408 ) $ (15 ) $ (22 ) Repurchases (305 ) (261 ) (907 ) (624 ) (21 ) Issuance 2,000 1,979 1,979 — — Early repayment (121 ) (115 ) (122 ) — (5 ) $ 1,453 $ 1,236 $ 542 $ (639 ) $ (48 ) (1) Included in other non-operating expense. • Conversions and Settlements : Holders of substantially all of our then remaining 2031B Notes with an aggregate principal amount of $114 million converted their notes in August 2014. As a result of our election to settle the conversion amounts entirely in cash, the settlement obligations became derivative debt liabilities, increasing the carrying value of the 2031B Notes by $275 million in 2014 before being settled in 2015 for an aggregate of $389 million in cash. Additionally, holders converted $7 million principal amount of our 2033E Notes and we settled the conversions in cash for $19 million in 2015. • Repurchases : Repurchased $305 million in aggregate principal amount of our 2032C and 2032D Notes. • Issuance : Issued $2.00 billion in aggregate principal amounts of 2023 senior notes, 2024 senior notes, and 2026 senior notes. Capital Lease Obligations In the third quarter of 2016, we recorded capital lease obligations aggregating $130 million , including $114 million related to equipment sale-leaseback transactions, at a weighted-average effective interest rate of 3.5% , with a weighted-average expected term of five years. In the first nine months of 2016, we recorded capital lease obligations aggregating $574 million , including $538 million related to equipment sale-leaseback transactions. Convertible Senior Notes As of June 2, 2016 , the trading price of our common stock was higher than the initial conversion prices of our 2032 Notes and our 2033 Notes. As a result, the conversion values were in excess of principal amounts for such notes. The following table summarizes our convertible notes outstanding as of June 2, 2016 : Holder Put Date (1) Outstanding Principal Underlying Shares Conversion Price Per Share Conversion Price Per Share Threshold (2) Conversion Value in Excess of Principal (3) 2032C Notes May 2019 $ 223 23 $ 9.63 $ 12.52 $ 81 2032D Notes May 2021 177 18 9.98 12.97 56 2033E Notes February 2018 176 16 10.93 14.21 35 2033F Notes February 2020 297 27 10.93 14.21 59 2043G Notes (4) November 2028 1,025 35 29.16 37.91 — $ 1,898 119 $ 231 (1) The terms of our convertible notes give holders the right to require us to repurchase all or a portion of their notes at a date prior to the contractual maturity at a price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest. (2) Holders have the right to convert all or a portion of their notes at a date prior to the contractual maturity if, during any calendar quarter, the closing price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter is more than 130% of the conversion price. The closing price of our common stock did not exceed the thresholds for the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2016; therefore, the notes were not convertible by the holders after March 31, 2016. (3) Based on our closing share price of $13.11 as of June 2, 2016 . (4) The original principal amount of $820 million accretes up to $917 million in November 2028 and $1.03 billion at maturity in 2043. Other Facilities In connection with entering into the 2022 Term Loan B, on April 25, 2016, we terminated our revolving credit facility that was entered into on December 2, 2014, and repaid the $50 million outstanding principal amount. On December 1, 2015, we drew the remaining $174 million under our term loan agreement entered into on May 28, 2015. Amounts drawn are collateralized by certain property, plant, and equipment and are subject to a three -year loan with equal quarterly principal payments beginning December 2015 and accrue interest at a variable rate equal to the three -month LIBOR plus a margin not to exceed 2.2% . As of June 2, 2016 , the outstanding balance was $174 million . Maturities of Notes Payable and Future Minimum Lease Payments The following presents, as of June 2, 2016 , maturities of notes payable (including the MMJ Creditor Installment Payments) and future minimum lease payments under capital lease obligations. Notes Payable Capital Lease Obligations Remainder of 2016 $ 71 $ 118 2017 376 334 2018 535 286 2019 547 242 2020 677 130 2021 and thereafter 6,815 151 Unamortized amounts and interest, respectively (553 ) (98 ) $ 8,468 $ 1,163

Contingencies

Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Contingencies	Contingencies We have accrued a liability and charged operations for the estimated costs of adjudication or settlement of various asserted and unasserted claims existing as of the applicable balance sheet dates, including those described below. We are currently a party to other legal actions arising from the normal course of business, none of which is expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. Patent Matters As is typical in the semiconductor and other high-tech industries, from time to time others have asserted, and may in the future assert, that our products or manufacturing processes infringe their intellectual property rights. On November 21, 2014, Elm 3DS Innovations, LLC ("Elm") filed a patent infringement action against Micron, MSP, and Micron Consumer Products Group, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. On March 27, 2015, Elm filed an amended complaint against the same entities. The amended complaint alleges that unspecified semiconductor products of ours that incorporate multiple stacked die infringe thirteen U.S. patents and seeks damages, attorneys' fees, and costs. On December 15, 2014, Innovative Memory Solutions, Inc. filed a patent infringement action against us in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. The complaint alleges that a variety of our NAND Flash products infringe eight U.S. patents and seeks damages, attorneys' fees, and costs. Among other things, the above lawsuits pertain to certain of our DDR DRAM, DDR2 DRAM, DDR3 DRAM, DDR4 DRAM, SDR SDRAM, PSRAM, RLDRAM, LPDRAM, NAND Flash, and certain other memory products we manufacture, which account for a significant portion of our net sales. We are unable to predict the outcome of assertions of infringement made against us and therefore cannot estimate the range of possible loss. A determination that our products or manufacturing processes infringe the intellectual property rights of others or entering into a license agreement covering such intellectual property could result in significant liability and/or require us to make material changes to our products and/or manufacturing processes. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. Qimonda On January 20, 2011, Dr. Michael Jaffé, administrator for Qimonda insolvency proceedings, filed suit against Micron and Micron Semiconductor B.V., our Netherlands subsidiary ("Micron B.V."), in the District Court of Munich, Civil Chamber. The complaint seeks to void under Section 133 of the German Insolvency Act a share purchase agreement between Micron B.V. and Qimonda signed in fall 2008 pursuant to which Micron B.V. purchased substantially all of Qimonda's shares of Inotera Memories, Inc. (the "Inotera Shares"), which represents approximately 55% of our total shares in Inotera as of June 2, 2016 , and seeks an order requiring us to re-transfer those shares to the Qimonda estate. The complaint also seeks, among other things, to recover damages for the alleged value of the joint venture relationship with Inotera and to terminate under Sections 103 or 133 of the German Insolvency Code a patent cross-license between us and Qimonda entered into at the same time as the share purchase agreement. Following a series of hearings with pleadings, arguments, and witnesses on behalf of the Qimonda estate, on March 13, 2014, the Court issued judgments: (1) ordering Micron B.V. to pay approximately $1 million in respect of certain Inotera shares sold in connection with the original share purchase; (2) ordering Micron B.V. to disclose certain information with respect to any Inotera Shares sold by it to third parties; (3) ordering Micron B.V. to disclose the benefits derived by it from ownership of the Inotera Shares, including in particular, any profits distributed on such shares and all other benefits; (4) denying Qimonda's claims against Micron for any damages relating to the joint venture relationship with Inotera; and (5) determining that Qimonda's obligations under the patent cross-license agreement are canceled. In addition, the Court issued interlocutory judgments ordering, among other things: (1) that Micron B.V. transfer to the Qimonda estate the Inotera Shares still owned by it and pay to the Qimonda estate compensation in an amount to be specified for any Inotera Shares sold to third parties; and (2) that Micron B.V. pay the Qimonda estate as compensation an amount to be specified for benefits derived by it from ownership of the Inotera Shares. The interlocutory judgments have no immediate, enforceable effect on us, and, accordingly, we expect to be able to continue to operate with full control of the Inotera Shares subject to further developments in the case. We have filed a notice of appeal, and the parties have submitted briefs to the appeals court. We are unable to predict the outcome of the matter and therefore cannot estimate the range of possible loss. The final resolution of this lawsuit could result in the loss of the Inotera Shares or monetary damages, unspecified damages based on the benefits derived by Micron B.V. from the ownership of the Inotera Shares, and/or the termination of the patent cross-license, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operation, or financial condition. As of June 2, 2016 , the Inotera Shares had a carrying value in equity method investments of $677 million and a market value of $1.07 billion. Other In the normal course of business, we are a party to a variety of agreements pursuant to which we may be obligated to indemnify the other party. It is not possible to predict the maximum potential amount of future payments under these types of agreements due to the conditional nature of our obligations and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. Historically, our payments under these types of agreements have not had a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.

Redeemable Convertible Notes

Redeemable Convertible Notes	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Redeemable Convertible Notes [Abstract]
Redeemable Convertible Notes [Text Block]	Redeemable Convertible Notes Under the terms of the indentures governing the 2033 Notes, upon conversion, we would be required to pay cash equal to the lesser amount of (1) the aggregate principal amount or (2) the conversion value of the notes being converted. To the extent the conversion value exceeds the principal amount, we could pay cash, shares of common stock, or a combination thereof, at our option, for the amount of such excess. The 2033 Notes were convertible at the option of the holders as of September 3, 2015 and the aggregate difference between the principal amount and the carrying value of $49 million was classified as redeemable convertible notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. Due to declines in the trading price of our common stock during 2016, the closing price of our common stock did not meet or exceed the thresholds for the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2016; therefore, the 2033 Notes were not convertible by the holders after March 31, 2016 and will not be convertible until the conversion terms or thresholds are met or exceeded or another convertibility condition is met. As a result, in the third quarter of 2016, the 2033 Notes were classified as noncurrent debt and the aggregate difference between the principal amount and the carrying value was reclassified from redeemable convertible notes to additional capital. (See "Debt" note.)

Equity

Equity	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Equity	Equity Micron Shareholders' Equity Common Stock Repurchases : Our Board of Directors has authorized the discretionary repurchase of up to $1.25 billion of our outstanding common stock, which may be made in open-market purchases, block trades, privately-negotiated transactions, or derivative transactions. During the first nine months of 2016, we repurchased 7 million shares for $125 million (including commissions) through open-market transactions, which were recorded as treasury stock. Through the end of the third quarter of 2016, we had repurchased a total of 49 million shares for $956 million (including commissions) through open-market transactions pursuant to such authorization. Repurchases are subject to market conditions and our ongoing determination of the best use of available cash. Issued and Outstanding Capped Calls : We have capped calls (with strike prices that range from $9.80 to $10.93 and cap prices that range from $14.51 to $16.04 ), which were intended to reduce the effect of potential dilution from our convertible notes. The capped calls provide for our receipt of cash or shares, at our election, from our counterparties if the trading price of our stock is above strike prices on their expiration dates, which range from November 2016 to February 2020. The amounts receivable vary based on the trading price of our stock, up to the cap prices. As of June 2, 2016, the dollar value of cash or shares that we would receive from capped calls upon their expiration date ranges from $0 , if the trading price of our stock is below strike prices for all capped calls, to $719 million , if the trading price of our stock is at or above the cap prices for all capped calls. Expiration of Capped Calls : A portion of our 2032C Capped Calls and 2031 Capped Calls expired in the first nine months of 2016. We elected share settlement and received 2 million shares of our stock in the first nine months of 2016, equivalent to $23 million , based on the trading stock price at the time of expiration. The shares received were recorded as treasury stock. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) : Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the nine months ended June 2, 2016 , were as follows: Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments, Net Gains (Losses) on Investments, Net Pension Liability Adjustments Total Balance as of September 3, 2015 $ — $ (5 ) $ (3 ) $ 21 $ 13 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (50 ) 5 2 (6 ) (49 ) Amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (3 ) — (1 ) (4 ) Tax effects — — — 2 2 Other comprehensive income (loss) (50 ) 2 2 (5 ) (51 ) Balance as of June 2, 2016 $ (50 ) $ (3 ) $ (1 ) $ 16 $ (38 ) Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries As of June 2, 2016 September 3, 2015 Noncontrolling Interest Balance Noncontrolling Interest Percentage Noncontrolling Interest Balance Noncontrolling Interest Percentage IMFT (1) $ 832 49 % $ 829 49 % MP Mask (1) — — % 93 50 % Other 15 Various 15 Various $ 847 $ 937 (1) IMFT is a variable interest entity. MP Mask was a variable interest entity through May 5, 2016. (See "Variable Interest Entities" note.) IMFT : Since IMFT's inception in 2006, we have owned 51% of IMFT, a joint venture between us and Intel to manufacture NAND Flash and 3D XPoint memory products for the exclusive use of the members. IMFT is governed by a Board of Managers, for which the number of managers appointed by each member varies based on the members' respective ownership interests. The IMFT joint venture agreement extends through 2024 and includes certain buy-sell rights. On January 5, 2016, we amended the IMFT joint venture agreement to change the dates of the buy-sell rights. Pursuant to the amendment, commencing in January 2016, Intel can put to us, and commencing in January 2019, we can call from Intel, Intel's interest in IMFT, in either case, for an amount equal to the noncontrolling interest balance attributable to Intel at such time. If Intel exercises its put right, we can elect to set the closing date of the transaction to be any time within two years following such election by Intel and can elect to receive financing of the purchase price from Intel for one to two years from the closing date. IMFT manufactures memory products using designs and technology we develop with Intel. We generally share with Intel the costs of product design and process development activities for NAND Flash and 3D XPoint memory. Our R&D expenses were reduced by reimbursements from Intel of $54 million and $153 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016, respectively, and $58 million and $158 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 , respectively. Our sales include Non-Trade Non-Volatile Memory, which primarily consists of products sold to Intel through our IMFT joint venture at long-term negotiated prices approximating cost. Non-Trade Non-Volatile Memory sales were $120 million and $372 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016, respectively, and were $110 million and $342 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 , respectively. The following table presents the assets and liabilities of IMFT included in our consolidated balance sheets: As of June 2, September 3, Assets Cash and equivalents $ 100 $ 134 Receivables 85 79 Inventories 73 65 Other current assets 4 7 Total current assets 262 285 Property, plant, and equipment, net 1,775 1,768 Other noncurrent assets 49 49 Total assets $ 2,086 $ 2,102 Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 196 $ 182 Deferred income 8 9 Current debt 17 22 Total current liabilities 221 213 Long-term debt 37 49 Other noncurrent liabilities 96 100 Total liabilities $ 354 $ 362 Amounts exclude intercompany balances that were eliminated in our consolidated balance sheets. Creditors of IMFT have recourse only to IMFT's assets and do not have recourse to any other of our assets. The following table presents IMFT's distributions to and contributions from its shareholders: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, IMFT distributions to Micron $ 36 $ — $ 36 $ 6 IMFT distributions to Intel 34 — 34 6 Micron contributions to IMFT — 85 38 106 Intel contributions to IMFT — 82 37 102 MP Mask : In 2006, we formed a joint venture with Photronics to produce photomasks for leading-edge and advanced next generation semiconductors. Through May 5, 2016, we and Photronics each owned approximately 50% of MP Mask. We purchased a substantial majority of the photomasks produced by MP Mask pursuant to a supply arrangement. On May 5, 2016 we acquired Photronics' interest in MP Mask for $93 million . The assets and liabilities of MP Mask included in our September 3, 2015 consolidated balance sheet were as follows: As of September 3, Current assets $ 21 Noncurrent assets (primarily property, plant, and equipment) 180 Current liabilities 21 Amounts exclude intercompany balances that were eliminated in our consolidated balance sheets. Restrictions on Net Assets As a result of the reorganization proceedings of the MMJ Companies initiated in March 2012, and for so long as such proceedings continue, the MMJ Group is subject to certain restrictions on dividends, loans, and advances. In addition, our ability to access IMFT's cash and other assets through dividends, loans, or advances, including to finance our other operations, is subject to agreement by Intel. As a result, our total restricted net assets (net assets less intercompany balances and noncontrolling interests) as of June 2, 2016 were $3.17 billion for the MMJ Group and $900 million for IMFT, which included cash and equivalents of $598 million for the MMJ Group and $100 million for IMFT. As of June 2, 2016 , our retained earnings included undistributed earnings from our equity method investees of $281 million .

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements Accounting standards establish three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (referred to as Level 1), inputs other than Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly (referred to as Level 2), and unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value of assets or liabilities (referred to as Level 3). All of our marketable debt and equity investments (excluding equity method investments) were classified as available-for-sale and carried at fair value. In addition to the fair value measurements disclosed in "Cash and Investments" as of June 2, 2016 and September 3, 2015 , we had certificates of deposit classified as restricted cash (included in other noncurrent assets) of $48 million and $45 million , respectively, valued using Level 2 fair value measurements. In connection with our repurchases of debt in the first quarter of 2016, we determined the fair value of the debt components of our convertible notes as if they were stand-alone instruments, using interest rates for similar nonconvertible debt issued by entities with credit ratings comparable to ours (Level 2). Amounts reported as cash and equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value. The estimated fair value and carrying value of debt instruments (carrying value excludes the equity and mezzanine equity components of our convertible notes) were as follows: As of June 2, 2016 September 3, 2015 Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Notes and MMJ creditor installment payments $ 6,723 $ 7,023 $ 5,020 $ 5,077 Convertible notes 1,988 1,445 2,508 1,472 The fair values of our convertible notes were determined based on inputs that were observable in the market or that could be derived from, or corroborated with, observable market data, including the trading price of our convertible notes when available, our stock price, and interest rates based on similar debt issued by parties with credit ratings similar to ours (Level 2). The fair value of our other debt instruments was estimated based on discounted cash flows using inputs that were observable in the market or that could be derived from, or corroborated with, observable market data, including the trading price of our notes, when available, and interest rates based on similar debt issued by parties with credit ratings similar to ours (Level 2).

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Derivative Instrument Detail [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Instruments We use derivative instruments to manage a portion of our exposure to changes in currency exchange rates from our monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. We have also had convertible note settlement obligations which were accounted for as derivative instruments as a result of our elections to settle conversions in cash. We do not use derivative instruments for speculative purpose. Derivative Instruments without Hedge Accounting Designation Currency Derivatives : To hedge our exposures of monetary assets and liabilities to changes in currency exchange rates, we generally utilize a rolling hedge strategy with currency forward contracts that mature within 35 days. At the end of each reporting period, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are remeasured in U.S. dollars and the associated outstanding forward contracts are marked-to-market. Currency forward contracts are valued at fair values based on the middle of bid and ask prices of dealers or exchange quotations (Level 2 fair value measurements). To mitigate the risk of the yen strengthening against the U.S. dollar on the MMJ creditor installment payments due in December 2014 and December 2015, we entered into forward contracts to purchase 20 billion yen on November 28, 2014 and 10 billion yen on November 27, 2015. In the first quarters of 2016 and 2015, we paid $21 million and $33 million , respectively, upon settlement of the forward contracts. The following summarizes our derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation, which consisted of forward contracts to purchase the noted currencies as a hedge of our net position in monetary assets: Notional Amount (in U.S. dollars) Fair Value of Current Assets (1) Current Liabilities (2) As of June 2, 2016 Yen $ 1,298 $ 14 $ — Singapore dollar 179 — — Euro 50 — — Other 93 1 — $ 1,620 $ 15 $ — As of September 3, 2015 Yen $ 928 $ — $ (24 ) Singapore dollar 282 — — Euro 29 — — Other 167 1 — $ 1,406 $ 1 $ (24 ) (1) Included in receivables – other. (2) Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses – other. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on currency derivatives without hedge accounting designation as well as the change in the underlying monetary assets and liabilities due to changes in currency exchange rates are included in other non-operating income (expense), net. Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation were as follows: Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Foreign exchange contracts $ 42 $ (10 ) $ 113 $ (83 ) Convertible notes settlement obligations — 1 — 7 Derivative Instruments with Cash Flow Hedge Accounting Designation Currency Derivatives : We utilize currency forward contracts that generally mature within 12 months to hedge our exposure to changes in cash flows from changes in currency exchange rates for certain capital expenditures. Currency forward contracts are measured at fair value based on market-based observable inputs including currency exchange spot and forward rates, interest rates, and credit-risk spreads (Level 2 fair value measurements). For derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the realized and unrealized gain or loss on the derivatives is included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified into earnings in the same line items of the consolidated statements of operations and in the same periods in which the underlying transactions affect earnings. The ineffective or excluded portion of the realized and unrealized gain or loss is included in other non-operating income (expense), net. Total notional amounts and gross fair values for derivative instruments with cash flow hedge accounting designation were as follows: Notional Amount (in U.S. Dollars) Fair Value of Current Assets (1) Current Liabilities (2) As of June 2, 2016 Euro $ 197 $ — $ (1 ) Yen 84 1 — $ 281 $ 1 $ (1 ) As of September 3, 2015 Euro $ 12 $ — $ — Yen 81 3 — $ 93 $ 3 $ — (1) Included in receivables – other. (2) Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses – other. We recognized gains from the effective portion of cash flow hedges in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of $4 million and $5 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016 , respectively, and losses of $14 million in the first nine months of 2015 . The ineffective and excluded portions of cash flow hedges recognized in other non-operating income (expense) were not significant in the third quarters and first nine months of 2016 and 2015. Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings in the third quarters and first nine months of 2016 and 2015, and expected amounts for the next 12 months after June 2, 2016 , were not significant.

Equity Plans

Equity Plans	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Equity Plans	Equity Plans As of June 2, 2016 , our equity plans permit us to issue an aggregate of up to 152 million shares of common stock, of which 87 million shares were available for future awards. Stock Options Stock options granted and assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model were as follows: Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Stock options granted 1 — 8 8 Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share $ 4.92 $ 10.89 $ 6.96 $ 14.86 Average expected life in years 5.6 5.6 5.5 5.6 Weighted-average expected volatility 51 % 42 % 47 % 45 % Weighted-average risk-free interest rate 1.3 % 1.6 % 1.7 % 1.7 % The expected volatilities utilized were based on implied volatilities from traded options on our stock and on our historical volatility. The expected lives of options granted were based, in part, on historical experience and on the terms and conditions of the options. The risk-free interest rates utilized were based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at each grant date. No dividends were assumed in estimated option values. Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units ("Restricted Stock Awards") As of June 2, 2016 , there were 19 million shares of Restricted Stock Awards outstanding, of which 2 million were performance-based or market-based Restricted Stock Awards. For service-based Restricted Stock Awards, restrictions generally lapse in one-fourth increments during each year of employment after the grant date. Vesting for performance-based awards is contingent upon meeting a specified return on assets ("ROA"), as defined, over a three -year performance period and vesting for market-based Restricted Stock Awards is contingent upon achieving total shareholder return ("TSR") relative to the companies included in the S&P 500 over a three -year performance period. At the end of the performance period, the number of actual shares to be awarded varies between 0% and 200% of target amounts, depending upon the achievement level of the specified ROA or TSR. Restricted Stock Awards activity was as follows: Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Restricted stock awards granted — — 9 6 Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share $ 10.35 $ 27.34 $ 15.75 $ 33.93 Stock-based Compensation Expense As of June 2, 2016 , $405 million of total unrecognized compensation costs for unvested awards, net of estimated forfeitures, was expected to be recognized through the third quarter of 2020 , resulting in a weighted-average period of 1.2 years. Stock-based compensation expense in the below presentation does not reflect any significant income tax benefits, which is consistent with our treatment of income or loss from our U.S. operations: Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Stock-based compensation expense by caption Cost of goods sold $ 20 $ 17 $ 58 $ 48 Selling, general, and administrative 15 15 52 48 Research and development 12 11 38 31 $ 47 $ 43 $ 148 $ 127 Stock-based compensation expense by type of award Stock options $ 19 $ 20 $ 61 $ 61 Restricted stock awards 28 23 87 66 $ 47 $ 43 $ 148 $ 127

Other Operating (Income) Expens

Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net	Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Restructure and asset impairments $ — $ 1 $ 16 $ 3 (Gain) loss on disposition of property, plant, and equipment (3 ) (4 ) 2 (14 ) Other (2 ) (1 ) — (25 ) $ (5 ) $ (4 ) $ 18 $ (36 ) In the first quarter of 2016, we recorded $9 million of charges for the restructure of manufacturing activities in Agrate, Italy and $5 million of severance benefits and equipment-related retirement and impairment costs to close our module assembly and test facility in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. As of June 2, 2016 , we do not anticipate incurring significant additional costs for these restructure activities. In the fourth quarter of 2016, we initiated a restructure plan in response to the current business environment and the need to accelerate focus on our key priorities. We plan to implement a cost savings program in which we expect to save approximately $80 million per quarter in 2017. The savings are expected to result from a combination of a more focused set of projects and programs, the permanent closure of a number of open headcount requisitions, a workforce reduction in certain areas of the business, and other non-headcount related spending reductions. In connection with the plan, we expect to incur charges of $70 million , substantially all in cash expenditures, the majority of which is expected to be incurred in the fourth quarter of 2016, with the remainder in the early part of 2017.

Other Non-Operating Income (Exp

Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net [Text Block]	Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Gain (loss) from changes in currency exchange rates $ (5 ) $ 1 $ (13 ) $ (26 ) Loss on restructure of debt (3 ) (18 ) (4 ) (48 ) Other (26 ) 1 (27 ) 3 $ (34 ) $ (16 ) $ (44 ) $ (71 ) In the third quarter of 2016, we recognized other non-operating expense of $30 million to write off indemnification receivables upon the resolution of uncertain tax positions.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Income taxes for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016 included $71 million and $103 million , respectively, and for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 included $67 million and $138 million , respectively, related to changes in amounts of net deferred tax assets associated with MMJ and MMT. Income taxes also included a benefit of $41 million in the first quarter of 2016 related to a U.S. valuation allowance release resulting from the acquisition of Tidal Systems, Ltd. Income taxes for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016 also included tax benefits of $52 million and $58 million , respectively, related to the favorable resolution of certain prior year tax matters, which were previously reserved as uncertain tax positions. The remaining taxes for these periods primarily reflect taxes for our other non-U.S. operations. We have a full valuation allowance for our net deferred tax asset associated with our U.S. operations. Management continues to evaluate future projected financial performance to determine whether such performance is sufficient evidence to support a reduction in or reversal of the valuation allowance. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable could be adjusted if sufficient positive evidence exists. Income taxes on U.S. operations in the third quarters and first nine months of 2016 and 2015 were substantially offset by changes in the valuation allowance. We operate in tax jurisdictions, including Singapore and Taiwan, where our earnings are indefinitely reinvested and are taxed at lower effective tax rates than the U.S. statutory rate. We operate in a number of locations outside the U.S., including Singapore and, to a lesser extent, Taiwan, where we have tax incentive arrangements that are conditional, in part, upon meeting certain business operations and employment thresholds. The effect of tax incentive arrangements, which expire in whole or in part at various dates through 2030, were not significant to our tax provision for the third quarter or the first nine months of 2016 . These arrangements reduced our tax provision for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 by $52 million (benefitting our diluted earnings per share by $0.04 ), and $289 million ( $0.24 per diluted share), respectively.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Net income (loss) available to Micron shareholders – Basic $ (215 ) $ 491 $ (106 ) $ 2,428 Dilutive effect related to equity method investment — (1 ) — (3 ) Net income (loss) available to Micron shareholders – Diluted $ (215 ) $ 490 $ (106 ) $ 2,425 Weighted-average common shares outstanding – Basic 1,036 1,073 1,035 1,072 Dilutive effect of equity plans and convertible notes — 97 — 113 Weighted-average common shares outstanding – Diluted 1,036 1,170 1,035 1,185 Earnings (loss) per share Basic $ (0.21 ) $ 0.46 $ (0.10 ) $ 2.26 Diluted (0.21 ) 0.42 (0.10 ) 2.05 Antidilutive potential common shares that could dilute basic earnings per share in the future were 184 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2016 , and 55 million and 27 million for the third quarter and first nine months of 2015 , respectively.

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information Segment information reported herein is consistent with how it is reviewed and evaluated by our chief operating decision maker. We have the following four business units, which are our reportable segments: Compute and Networking Business Unit ("CNBU") : Includes memory products sold into compute, networking, graphics, and cloud server markets. Storage Business Unit ("SBU") : Includes memory products sold into enterprise, client, cloud, and removable storage markets. SBU also includes products sold to Intel through our IMFT joint venture. Mobile Business Unit ("MBU") : Includes memory products sold into smartphone, tablet, and other mobile-device markets. Embedded Business Unit ("EBU") : Includes memory products sold into automotive, industrial, connected home, and consumer electronics markets. Certain operating expenses directly associated with the activities of a specific segment are charged to that segment. Other indirect operating expenses (income) are generally allocated to segments based on their respective percentage of cost of goods sold or forecasted wafer production. We do not identify or report internally our assets or capital expenditures by segment, nor do we allocate gains and losses from equity method investments, interest, other non-operating income or expense items, or taxes to segments. There are no differences in the accounting policies for segment reporting and our consolidated results of operations. Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Net sales CNBU $ 1,090 $ 1,514 $ 3,282 $ 5,424 SBU 719 901 2,504 2,839 MBU 561 938 1,898 2,734 EBU 487 483 1,426 1,524 All Other 41 17 72 71 $ 2,898 $ 3,853 $ 9,182 $ 12,592 Operating income (loss) CNBU $ (64 ) $ 266 $ (106 ) $ 1,382 SBU (67 ) (33 ) (118 ) (43 ) MBU (18 ) 296 96 864 EBU 107 98 307 331 All Other 15 4 21 37 $ (27 ) $ 631 $ 200 $ 2,571

Certain Concentrations

Certain Concentrations	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Certain Concentrations	Certain Concentrations Customer concentrations included net sales to Intel of 14% for the first nine months of 2016.

Business and Basis of Present33

Business and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Micron and its consolidated subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America consistent in all material respects with those applied in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 3, 2015 . In the opinion of our management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all necessary adjustments, consisting of a normal recurring nature, to fairly state the financial information set forth herein.
Reclassifications	Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to current period presentation.
Fiscal Period	Our fiscal year is the 52 or 53-week period ending on the Thursday closest to August 31. Fiscal year 2016 contains 52 weeks and fiscal year 2015 contained 53 weeks. The first quarter of 53-week years contains 14 weeks. All period references are to our fiscal periods unless otherwise indicated.

Variable Interest Entities (Pol

Variable Interest Entities (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities	We have interests in entities that are VIEs. If we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE, we are required to consolidate it. To determine if we are the primary beneficiary, we evaluate whether we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Our evaluation includes identification of significant activities and an assessment of our ability to direct those activities based on governance provisions and arrangements to provide or receive product and process technology, product supply, operations services, equity funding, financing, and other applicable agreements and circumstances. Our assessments of whether we are the primary beneficiary of our VIEs require significant assumptions and judgments.

Cash and Investments (Tables)

Cash and Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Investments [Abstract]
Cash and the fair values of our available-for-sale investments [Table Text Block]	Cash and equivalents and the fair values of available-for-sale investments, which approximated amortized costs, were as follows: As of June 2, 2016 September 3, 2015 Cash and Equivalents Short-term Investments Long-term Marketable Investments (3) Total Fair Value Cash and Equivalents Short-term Investments Long-term Marketable Investments (3) Total Fair Value Cash $ 2,067 $ — $ — $ 2,067 $ 1,684 $ — $ — $ 1,684 Level 1 (1) Money market funds 2,255 — — 2,255 168 — — 168 Level 2 (2) Corporate bonds — 245 393 638 2 616 1,261 1,879 Certificates of deposit 298 6 3 307 311 28 23 362 Asset-backed securities — 5 186 191 — 8 575 583 Government securities 5 88 89 182 58 391 254 703 Commercial paper 2 10 — 12 64 191 — 255 $ 4,627 $ 354 $ 671 $ 5,652 $ 2,287 $ 1,234 $ 2,113 $ 5,634 (1) The fair value of Level 1 securities is measured based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. (2) The fair value of Level 2 securities is measured using information obtained from pricing services, which obtain quoted market prices for similar instruments, non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated by observable market data, or various other methodologies, to determine the appropriate value at the measurement date. We perform supplemental analysis to validate information obtained from these pricing services. No adjustments were made to such pricing information as of June 2, 2016 . (3) The maturities of long-term marketable investments range from one to four years.

Receivables (Tables)

Receivables (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Receivables	As of June 2, September 3, Trade receivables $ 1,752 $ 2,188 Income and other taxes 130 116 Other 191 203 $ 2,073 $ 2,507

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Inventory	As of June 2, September 3, Finished goods $ 857 $ 785 Work in process 1,813 1,315 Raw materials and supplies 250 240 $ 2,920 $ 2,340

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, Plant, and Equipment (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment	September 3, Additions Retirements and Other June 2, Land $ 88 $ — $ — $ 88 Buildings 5,358 928 (25 ) 6,261 Equipment (1) 21,020 3,732 (499 ) 24,253 Construction in progress (2) 436 208 (34 ) 610 Software 373 30 (1 ) 402 27,275 4,898 (559 ) 31,614 Accumulated depreciation (16,721 ) (2,176 ) 492 (18,405 ) $ 10,554 $ 2,722 $ (67 ) $ 13,209 (1) Included costs related to equipment not placed into service of $1.98 billion and $928 million as of June 2, 2016 and September 3, 2015 , respectively. (2) Included building-related construction and tool installation costs for assets not placed into service.

Equity Method Investments (Tabl

Equity Method Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments	As of June 2, 2016 September 3, 2015 Investment Balance Ownership Percentage Investment Balance Ownership Percentage Inotera (1) $ 1,321 33 % $ 1,332 33 % Tera Probe 26 40 % 38 40 % Other 14 Various 9 Various $ 1,361 $ 1,379 (1) Entity is a variable interest entity. As of June 2, 2016 , substantially all of our maximum exposure to loss from our VIEs that were not consolidated was the $1.32 billion carrying value of our investment in Inotera. We may also incur losses in connection with our rights and obligations to purchase all of Inotera's wafer production capacity under our supply agreement with Inotera. We recognize our share of earnings or losses from our equity method investees generally on a two-month lag. Included in our share of earnings for the first nine months of 2015 was $55 million related to Inotera's full release of its valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets related to its net operating loss carryforward and the resulting tax provision in subsequent periods. Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees, net of tax, included the following: Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Inotera $ (19 ) $ 67 $ 35 $ 402 Tera Probe (22 ) 3 (16 ) (3 ) Other 1 (2 ) 5 1 $ (40 ) $ 68 $ 24 $ 400

Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill	As of June 2, 2016 September 3, 2015 Gross Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Amount Accumulated Amortization Amortizing assets Product and process technology $ 824 $ (442 ) $ 864 $ (416 ) Other 1 — 2 (1 ) 825 (442 ) 866 (417 ) Non-amortizing assets In-process R&D 108 — — — $ 933 $ (442 ) $ 866 $ (417 ) Goodwill (1) $ 104 $ 23 (1) Included in other noncurrent assets.

Accounts Payable and Accrued 41

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts Payable And Accrued Expenses Schedule	As of June 2, September 3, Accounts payable $ 1,105 $ 1,020 Property, plant, and equipment payables 1,559 577 Salaries, wages, and benefits 292 321 Related party payables 258 338 Income and other taxes 50 85 Other 335 270 $ 3,599 $ 2,611

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	June 2, 2016 September 3, 2015 Instrument (1) Stated Rate Effective Rate Current Long-Term Total Current Long-Term Total MMJ creditor installment payments N/A 6.25 % $ 175 $ 632 $ 807 $ 161 $ 701 $ 862 Capital lease obligations (2) N/A N/A 347 816 1,163 326 466 792 1.258% notes 1.258 % 1.97 % 87 175 262 87 217 304 2022 senior notes 5.875 % 6.14 % — 590 590 — 589 589 2022 senior secured term loan B 6.460 % 6.91 % 3 732 735 — — — 2023 senior notes 5.250 % 5.43 % — 989 989 — 988 988 2023 senior secured notes 7.500 % 7.67 % — 1,238 1,238 — — — 2024 senior notes 5.250 % 5.38 % — 545 545 — 545 545 2025 senior notes 5.500 % 5.56 % — 1,139 1,139 — 1,138 1,138 2026 senior notes 5.625 % 5.73 % — 446 446 — 446 446 2032C convertible senior notes (3) 2.375 % 5.95 % — 202 202 — 197 197 2032D convertible senior notes (3) 3.125 % 6.33 % — 153 153 — 150 150 2033E convertible senior notes (3) 1.625 % 4.50 % — 167 167 217 — 217 2033F convertible senior notes (3) 2.125 % 4.93 % — 269 269 264 — 264 2043G convertible senior notes 3.000 % 6.76 % — 654 654 — 644 644 Other notes payable 2.705 % 2.90 % 100 172 272 34 171 205 $ 712 $ 8,919 $ 9,631 $ 1,089 $ 6,252 $ 7,341 (1) We have either the obligation or the option to pay cash for the principal amount due upon conversion for all of our convertible notes. Since it is our current intent to settle in cash the principal amount of all of our convertible notes upon conversion, the dilutive effect of such notes on earnings per share is computed under the treasury stock method. (2) Weighted-average imputed rate of 3.3% and 3.7% as of June 2, 2016 and September 3, 2015 , respectively. (3) Since the closing price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 trading day period ending on March 31, 2016 did not exceed 130% of the conversion price per share, these notes were not convertible by the holders after March 31, 2016. The 2033 Notes were classified as current as of September 3, 2015 because the terms of these notes require us to pay cash for the principal amount of any converted notes and holders of these notes had the right to convert their notes at that date.
Schedule of Debt Restructure	The following table presents the effect of each of the actions in the first nine months of 2015: Increase (Decrease) in Principal Increase (Decrease) in Carrying Value Increase (Decrease) in Cash (Decrease) in Equity (Loss) (1) Conversions and settlements $ (121 ) $ (367 ) $ (408 ) $ (15 ) $ (22 ) Repurchases (305 ) (261 ) (907 ) (624 ) (21 ) Issuance 2,000 1,979 1,979 — — Early repayment (121 ) (115 ) (122 ) — (5 ) $ 1,453 $ 1,236 $ 542 $ (639 ) $ (48 ) (1) Included in other non-operating expense.
Schedule Of Convertible Senior Notes	The following table summarizes our convertible notes outstanding as of June 2, 2016 : Holder Put Date (1) Outstanding Principal Underlying Shares Conversion Price Per Share Conversion Price Per Share Threshold (2) Conversion Value in Excess of Principal (3) 2032C Notes May 2019 $ 223 23 $ 9.63 $ 12.52 $ 81 2032D Notes May 2021 177 18 9.98 12.97 56 2033E Notes February 2018 176 16 10.93 14.21 35 2033F Notes February 2020 297 27 10.93 14.21 59 2043G Notes (4) November 2028 1,025 35 29.16 37.91 — $ 1,898 119 $ 231 (1) The terms of our convertible notes give holders the right to require us to repurchase all or a portion of their notes at a date prior to the contractual maturity at a price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest. (2) Holders have the right to convert all or a portion of their notes at a date prior to the contractual maturity if, during any calendar quarter, the closing price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter is more than 130% of the conversion price. The closing price of our common stock did not exceed the thresholds for the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2016; therefore, the notes were not convertible by the holders after March 31, 2016. (3) Based on our closing share price of $13.11 as of June 2, 2016 . (4) The original principal amount of $820 million accretes up to $917 million in November 2028 and $1.03 billion at maturity in 2043.
Maturities of Notes Payable and Future Minimum Lease Payments	The following presents, as of June 2, 2016 , maturities of notes payable (including the MMJ Creditor Installment Payments) and future minimum lease payments under capital lease obligations. Notes Payable Capital Lease Obligations Remainder of 2016 $ 71 $ 118 2017 376 334 2018 535 286 2019 547 242 2020 677 130 2021 and thereafter 6,815 151 Unamortized amounts and interest, respectively (553 ) (98 ) $ 8,468 $ 1,163

Equity (Tables)

Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the nine months ended June 2, 2016 , were as follows: Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments, Net Gains (Losses) on Investments, Net Pension Liability Adjustments Total Balance as of September 3, 2015 $ — $ (5 ) $ (3 ) $ 21 $ 13 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (50 ) 5 2 (6 ) (49 ) Amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — (3 ) — (1 ) (4 ) Tax effects — — — 2 2 Other comprehensive income (loss) (50 ) 2 2 (5 ) (51 ) Balance as of June 2, 2016 $ (50 ) $ (3 ) $ (1 ) $ 16 $ (38 )
Schedule of Noncontrolling Interests In Subsidiaries [Table Text Block]	As of June 2, 2016 September 3, 2015 Noncontrolling Interest Balance Noncontrolling Interest Percentage Noncontrolling Interest Balance Noncontrolling Interest Percentage IMFT (1) $ 832 49 % $ 829 49 % MP Mask (1) — — % 93 50 % Other 15 Various 15 Various $ 847 $ 937 (1) IMFT is a variable interest entity. MP Mask was a variable interest entity through May 5, 2016. (See "Variable Interest Entities" note.
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total IMFT and MP Mask assets and liabilities	The following table presents the assets and liabilities of IMFT included in our consolidated balance sheets: As of June 2, September 3, Assets Cash and equivalents $ 100 $ 134 Receivables 85 79 Inventories 73 65 Other current assets 4 7 Total current assets 262 285 Property, plant, and equipment, net 1,775 1,768 Other noncurrent assets 49 49 Total assets $ 2,086 $ 2,102 Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 196 $ 182 Deferred income 8 9 Current debt 17 22 Total current liabilities 221 213 Long-term debt 37 49 Other noncurrent liabilities 96 100 Total liabilities $ 354 $ 362 Amounts exclude intercompany balances that were eliminated in our consolidated balance sheets.
IMFT's distributions to and contributions from its shareholders	The following table presents IMFT's distributions to and contributions from its shareholders: Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, IMFT distributions to Micron $ 36 $ — $ 36 $ 6 IMFT distributions to Intel 34 — 34 6 Micron contributions to IMFT — 85 38 106 Intel contributions to IMFT — 82 37 102
MP Mask Technology Center LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Total IMFT and MP Mask assets and liabilities	The assets and liabilities of MP Mask included in our September 3, 2015 consolidated balance sheet were as follows: As of September 3, Current assets $ 21 Noncurrent assets (primarily property, plant, and equipment) 180 Current liabilities 21 Amounts exclude intercompany balances that were eliminated in our consolidated balance sheets.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Estimated fair value and carrying value of debt instruments	The estimated fair value and carrying value of debt instruments (carrying value excludes the equity and mezzanine equity components of our convertible notes) were as follows: As of June 2, 2016 September 3, 2015 Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Notes and MMJ creditor installment payments $ 6,723 $ 7,023 $ 5,020 $ 5,077 Convertible notes 1,988 1,445 2,508 1,472

Derivative Financial Instrume45

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Derivative Instrument Detail [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments without Hedge Accounting Designation	The following summarizes our derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation, which consisted of forward contracts to purchase the noted currencies as a hedge of our net position in monetary assets: Notional Amount (in U.S. dollars) Fair Value of Current Assets (1) Current Liabilities (2) As of June 2, 2016 Yen $ 1,298 $ 14 $ — Singapore dollar 179 — — Euro 50 — — Other 93 1 — $ 1,620 $ 15 $ — As of September 3, 2015 Yen $ 928 $ — $ (24 ) Singapore dollar 282 — — Euro 29 — — Other 167 1 — $ 1,406 $ 1 $ (24 ) (1) Included in receivables – other. (2) Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses – other. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on currency derivatives without hedge accounting designation as well as the change in the underlying monetary assets and liabilities due to changes in currency exchange rates are included in other non-operating income (expense), net. Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation were as follows: Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Foreign exchange contracts $ 42 $ (10 ) $ 113 $ (83 ) Convertible notes settlement obligations — 1 — 7
Derivative Instruments with Cash Flow Hedge Accounting Designation	Total notional amounts and gross fair values for derivative instruments with cash flow hedge accounting designation were as follows: Notional Amount (in U.S. Dollars) Fair Value of Current Assets (1) Current Liabilities (2) As of June 2, 2016 Euro $ 197 $ — $ (1 ) Yen 84 1 — $ 281 $ 1 $ (1 ) As of September 3, 2015 Euro $ 12 $ — $ — Yen 81 3 — $ 93 $ 3 $ — (1) Included in receivables – other. (2) Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses – other.

Equity Plans (Tables)

Equity Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Assumptions used in Black-Scholes option valuation model	Stock options granted and assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model were as follows: Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Stock options granted 1 — 8 8 Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share $ 4.92 $ 10.89 $ 6.96 $ 14.86 Average expected life in years 5.6 5.6 5.5 5.6 Weighted-average expected volatility 51 % 42 % 47 % 45 % Weighted-average risk-free interest rate 1.3 % 1.6 % 1.7 % 1.7 %
Schedule restricted stock awards activity	Restricted Stock Awards activity was as follows: Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Restricted stock awards granted — — 9 6 Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share $ 10.35 $ 27.34 $ 15.75 $ 33.93
Stock-based compensation expense by caption and type of award	Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Stock-based compensation expense by caption Cost of goods sold $ 20 $ 17 $ 58 $ 48 Selling, general, and administrative 15 15 52 48 Research and development 12 11 38 31 $ 47 $ 43 $ 148 $ 127 Stock-based compensation expense by type of award Stock options $ 19 $ 20 $ 61 $ 61 Restricted stock awards 28 23 87 66 $ 47 $ 43 $ 148 $ 127

Other Operating (Income) Expe47

Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Other operating (income) expense, net	Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Restructure and asset impairments $ — $ 1 $ 16 $ 3 (Gain) loss on disposition of property, plant, and equipment (3 ) (4 ) 2 (14 ) Other (2 ) (1 ) — (25 ) $ (5 ) $ (4 ) $ 18 $ (36 )

Other Non-Operating Income (E48

Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]	Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Gain (loss) from changes in currency exchange rates $ (5 ) $ 1 $ (13 ) $ (26 ) Loss on restructure of debt (3 ) (18 ) (4 ) (48 ) Other (26 ) 1 (27 ) 3 $ (34 ) $ (16 ) $ (44 ) $ (71 )

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic and diluted earnings per share	Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Net income (loss) available to Micron shareholders – Basic $ (215 ) $ 491 $ (106 ) $ 2,428 Dilutive effect related to equity method investment — (1 ) — (3 ) Net income (loss) available to Micron shareholders – Diluted $ (215 ) $ 490 $ (106 ) $ 2,425 Weighted-average common shares outstanding – Basic 1,036 1,073 1,035 1,072 Dilutive effect of equity plans and convertible notes — 97 — 113 Weighted-average common shares outstanding – Diluted 1,036 1,170 1,035 1,185 Earnings (loss) per share Basic $ (0.21 ) $ 0.46 $ (0.10 ) $ 2.26 Diluted (0.21 ) 0.42 (0.10 ) 2.05

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Quarter ended Nine months ended June 2, June 4, June 2, June 4, Net sales CNBU $ 1,090 $ 1,514 $ 3,282 $ 5,424 SBU 719 901 2,504 2,839 MBU 561 938 1,898 2,734 EBU 487 483 1,426 1,524 All Other 41 17 72 71 $ 2,898 $ 3,853 $ 9,182 $ 12,592 Operating income (loss) CNBU $ (64 ) $ 266 $ (106 ) $ 1,382 SBU (67 ) (33 ) (118 ) (43 ) MBU (18 ) 296 96 864 EBU 107 98 307 331 All Other 15 4 21 37 $ (27 ) $ 631 $ 200 $ 2,571

Proposed Acquisition of Inote51

Proposed Acquisition of Inotera (Details) TWD / shares in Units, $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions, TWD in Billions		6 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2016USD ($)$ / shares	Nov. 30, 2016TWD	Nov. 30, 2016TWD / shares	Jun. 02, 2016TWD / $	Sep. 03, 2015
Inotera [Member]
Proposed Acquisition of Inotera [Abstract]
Current Equity Ownership Percentage (in hundredths)	[1]				33.00%	33.00%
Percentage interest held by a third party (in hundredths)					67.00%
Inotera [Member] | Nanya and certain of its affiliates [Member]
Proposed Acquisition of Inotera [Abstract]
Percentage interest held by a third party (in hundredths)					32.00%
Inotera [Member]
Proposed Acquisition of Inotera [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation | TWD / $					32.6
Inotera [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Proposed Acquisition of Inotera [Abstract]
Inotera Acquisition, Share Price | (per share)		$ 0.92		TWD 30
Proposed Acquisition of Inotera, Potential Consideration [Abstract]
Aggregate consideration payable for Inotera shares not already owned | $		$ 4,100
Inotera [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member] | 2021 Convertible Notes [Member] | Convertible notes [Member]
Proposed Acquisition of Inotera, Potential Consideration [Abstract]
Stated Interest Rate on Potential Convertible Debt issuable to Nanya		2.00%		2.00%
Inotera [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Private Placement [Member]
Proposed Acquisition of Inotera, Potential Consideration [Abstract]
Trading-day period used to derive average share value of equity interests issuable to Nanya		30 days	30 days
Number of days prior to the optional share issuance to Nanya that pricing is established		30 days	30 days
Inotera [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Maximum [Member] | 2021 Convertible Notes [Member] | Convertible notes [Member]
Proposed Acquisition of Inotera, Potential Consideration [Abstract]
Value of convertible debt available to be issued to Nanya in lieu of equity		$ 386	TWD 12.6
Inotera [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Private Placement [Member]
Proposed Acquisition of Inotera, Potential Consideration [Abstract]
Value of equity interests issuable to Nanya at our option as consideration for Inotera shares not already owned		964	31.5
Inotera [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Proposed Acquisition of Inotera, Potential Consideration [Abstract]
Debt planned to be incurred toward consideration for Inotera shares not already owned		2,500	80
Inotera [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Private Placement [Member]
Proposed Acquisition of Inotera, Potential Consideration [Abstract]
Value of equity interests issuable to Nanya at our option as consideration for Inotera shares not already owned		$ 193	TWD 6.3
Minimum price per share of equity interests issuable to Nanya | $ / shares		$ 10
[1]	Entity is a variable interest entity.

Cash and Investments (Details)

Cash and Investments (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cash and equivalents		$ 4,627,000,000	$ 3,694,000,000	$ 4,627,000,000	$ 3,694,000,000	$ 2,287,000,000	$ 4,150,000,000
Short-term investments		354,000,000		354,000,000		1,234,000,000
Long-term marketable investments	[1]	671,000,000		671,000,000		2,113,000,000
Total fair value		5,652,000,000		5,652,000,000		5,634,000,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss), Disclosures [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities		902,000,000	$ 562,000,000	1,890,000,000	$ 938,000,000
Available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position for longer than twelve months		0		$ 0
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Long-term marketable investments, general maturities (in years)				1 year
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Long-term marketable investments, general maturities (in years)				4 years
Cash [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cash and equivalents		2,067,000,000		$ 2,067,000,000		1,684,000,000
Short-term investments		0		0		0
Long-term marketable investments		0		0		0
Total fair value		2,067,000,000		2,067,000,000		1,684,000,000
Money market funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cash and equivalents	[2]	2,255,000,000		2,255,000,000		168,000,000
Short-term investments	[2]	0		0		0
Long-term marketable investments	[1],[2]	0		0		0
Total fair value	[2]	2,255,000,000		2,255,000,000		168,000,000
Corporate bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cash and equivalents	[3]	0		0		2,000,000
Short-term investments	[3]	245,000,000		245,000,000		616,000,000
Long-term marketable investments	[1],[3]	393,000,000		393,000,000		1,261,000,000
Total fair value	[3]	638,000,000		638,000,000		1,879,000,000
Certificates of deposit [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cash and equivalents	[3]	298,000,000		298,000,000		311,000,000
Short-term investments	[3]	6,000,000		6,000,000		28,000,000
Long-term marketable investments	[1],[3]	3,000,000		3,000,000		23,000,000
Total fair value	[3]	307,000,000		307,000,000		362,000,000
Asset-backed securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cash and equivalents	[3]	0		0		0
Short-term investments	[3]	5,000,000		5,000,000		8,000,000
Long-term marketable investments	[1],[3]	186,000,000		186,000,000		575,000,000
Total fair value	[3]	191,000,000		191,000,000		583,000,000
Government securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cash and equivalents	[3]	5,000,000		5,000,000		58,000,000
Short-term investments	[3]	88,000,000		88,000,000		391,000,000
Long-term marketable investments	[1],[3]	89,000,000		89,000,000		254,000,000
Total fair value	[3]	182,000,000		182,000,000		703,000,000
Commercial paper [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cash and equivalents	[3]	2,000,000		2,000,000		64,000,000
Short-term investments	[3]	10,000,000		10,000,000		191,000,000
Long-term marketable investments	[1],[3]	0		0		0
Total fair value	[3]	$ 12,000,000		$ 12,000,000		$ 255,000,000
[1]	The maturities of long-term marketable investments range from one to four years.
[2]	The fair value of Level 1 securities is measured based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.
[3]	The fair value of Level 2 securities is measured using information obtained from pricing services, which obtain quoted market prices for similar instruments, non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated by observable market data, or various other methodologies, to determine the appropriate value at the measurement date. We perform supplemental analysis to validate information obtained from these pricing services. No adjustments were made to such pricing information as of June 2, 2016.

Receivables (Details)

Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 02, 2016	Sep. 03, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Trade receivables	$ 1,752	$ 2,188
Income and other taxes	130	116
Other	191	203
Receivables	2,073	2,507
Intel [Member] | Collaborative Arrangement Process Design and Process Development [Member]
Receivables [Abstract]
Other	$ 70	$ 120

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 02, 2016	Sep. 03, 2015
Inventory, Net, Items Net of Reserve Alternative [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 857	$ 785
Work in process	1,813	1,315
Raw materials and supplies	250	240
Inventories	$ 2,920	$ 2,340

Property, Plant, and Equipmen55

Property, Plant, and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Sep. 03, 2015
Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]
Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance				$ 27,275
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions				4,898
Property, plant and equipment, retirements and other				(559)
Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance		$ 31,614		31,614
Movement in Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]
Accumulated depreciation beginning balance				(16,721)
Accumulated depreciation, addition due to current period depreciation expense				(2,176)
Retirements and other changes to accumulated depreciation				492
Accumulated depreciation ending balance		(18,405)		(18,405)
Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Roll Forward]
Property, plant and equipment, net affect of additions and depreciation expense				2,722
Property, plant and equipment, net affect retirements and other adjustments				(67)
Property, plant, and equipment, net ending balance		13,209		13,209		$ 10,554
Depreciation [Abstract]
Depreciation expense		725	$ 644	2,180	$ 1,870
Land [Member]
Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]
Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance				88
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions				0
Property, plant and equipment, retirements and other				0
Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance		88		88
Buildings [Member]
Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]
Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance				5,358
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions				928
Property, plant and equipment, retirements and other				(25)
Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance		6,261		6,261
Equipment [Member]
Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]
Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance	[1]			21,020
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions				3,732
Property, plant and equipment, retirements and other				(499)
Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance	[1]	24,253		24,253
Equipment [Member] | Equipment not placed into service [Member]
Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]
Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance				928
Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance		1,980		1,980
Construction in progress [Member]
Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]
Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance	[2]			436
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions	[2]			208
Property, plant and equipment, retirements and other	[2]			(34)
Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance	[2]	610		610
Software [Member]
Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]
Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance				373
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions				30
Property, plant and equipment, retirements and other				(1)
Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance		$ 402		$ 402
[1]	Included costs related to equipment not placed into service of $1.98 billion and $928 million as of June 2, 2016 and September 3, 2015, respectively.
[2]	Included building-related construction and tool installation costs for assets not placed into service.

Equity Method Investments (Deta

Equity Method Investments (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Jun. 02, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 04, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 02, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 04, 2015USD ($)	Aug. 29, 2013	Jun. 02, 2016TWD / shares	Jun. 02, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 03, 2015USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment Balance								$ 1,361	$ 1,379
Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees, net of tax		$ (40)	$ 68	$ 24	$ 400
Inotera [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment Balance	[1]							$ 1,321	$ 1,332
Ownership Percentage (in hundredths)	[1]							33.00%	33.00%
Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees, net of tax		(19)	67	35	402
Market value of equity interests								$ 1,930
Quoted market price per share of investee stock | TWD / shares							TWD 29.35
Amount in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for cumulative translation adjustments on its investment								(41)	$ 13
Inotera [Member] | Inventories [Member] | DRAM [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Purchases of DRAM products from Inotera		348	533	1,050	1,890
Inotera [Member] | Inotera's net tax benefit from its DTA adjustments [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees, net of tax					55
Inotera [Member] | Variable interest entity, not primary beneficiary [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Inotera investment balance, substantially all of max exposure to loss, unconsolidated VIEs								1,320
Tera Probe [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment Balance								$ 26	$ 38
Ownership Percentage (in hundredths)								40.00%	40.00%
Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees, net of tax		(22)	3	$ (16)	(3)
Ownership percentage after stock transactions (in hundredths)						40.00%
Other than temporary impairment of Tera Probe		25
Difference between carrying amount and underlying equity								$ 43
Weighted-average amort period for Tera Probe difference between carrying value and underlying equity (in years)				7 years
Other [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment Balance								$ 14	$ 9
Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees, net of tax		$ 1	$ (2)	$ 5	$ 1
[1]	Entity is a variable interest entity.

Equity Method Investments - 2 (

Equity Method Investments - 2 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015
Tera Probe [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party purchases from Tera Probe	$ 19	$ 19	$ 58	$ 66

Intangible Assets and Goodwil58

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Sep. 03, 2015
Amortizing assets [Line Items]
Gross Amount		$ 825		$ 825		$ 866
Accumulated Amortization		(442)		(442)		(417)
Amortization expense for intangible assets		30	$ 29	90	$ 89
Annual amortization expense for intangible assets [Abstract]
2,016		119		119
2,017		107		107
2,018		94		94
2,019		46		46
2,020		28		28
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)		933		933		866
Other noncurrent assets [Member]
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill) [Abstract]
Goodwill	[1]	104		104		23
In-process R&D [Member]
Non-amortizing assets [Line Items]
In-process R&D		108		108		0
Product and process technology [Member]
Amortizing assets [Line Items]
Gross Amount		824		824		864
Accumulated Amortization		(442)		(442)		(416)
Product and process technology intangible asset capitalized during period				$ 24	$ 51
Product and process technology intangible asset capitalized during period, weighted-average useful lives (in years)				10 years	7 years
Other [Member]
Amortizing assets [Line Items]
Gross Amount		1		$ 1		2
Accumulated Amortization		$ 0		$ 0		$ (1)
[1]	Included in other noncurrent assets.

Intangible Assets and Goodwil59

Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Tidal Acquisition (Details) - Tidal Systems, Ltd. [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 03, 2015USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire Tidal	$ 148
Deferred tax liabilities recognized in Tidal acquisition	41
SBU [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill recognized in Tidal acquisition	81
In-process R&D [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
In-process R&D recognized in Tidal acquisition	$ 108

Accounts Payable and Accrued 60

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 02, 2016	Sep. 03, 2015
Accounts payable	$ 1,105	$ 1,020
Property, plant, and equipment payables	1,559	577
Salaries, wages, and benefits	292	321
Related party payables	258	338
Income and other taxes	50	85
Other	335	270
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	3,599	2,611
Inotera [Member] | DRAM [Member]
Related party payables	250	327
Tera Probe [Member]
Related party payables	$ 7	$ 11

Debt - Schedule of Long-term De

Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions		Apr. 25, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 01, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 02, 2016USD ($)$ / shares		Jun. 02, 2016USD ($)sharesd$ / shares		Jun. 04, 2015USD ($)	Apr. 26, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 03, 2015USD ($)
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt				$ 712		$ 712				$ 1,089
Long-term debt				8,919		8,919				6,252
Debt				$ 9,631		$ 9,631				7,341
Convertible Debt Issuances [Abstract]
Share Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares				$ 13.11		$ 13.11
Increase (Decrease) in Principal								$ 1,453
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Remainder of 2016				$ 118		$ 118
2,017				334		334
2,018				286		286
2,019				242		242
2,020				130		130
2021 and thereafter				151		151
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments				(98)		(98)
Capital Lease Obligations				1,163		1,163
Reorganization obligation [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt				175		175				161
Long-term debt				632		632				701
Debt				$ 807		$ 807				862
Effective interest rate (in thousandths)				6.25%		6.25%
Capital lease obligations [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt	[1]			$ 347		$ 347				326
Long-term debt	[1]			816		816				466
Debt	[1]			$ 1,163		$ 1,163				$ 792
Weighted average effective interest rate (in thousandths)				3.30%		3.30%				3.70%
Leases, Capital [Abstract]
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred				$ 130		$ 574
Weighted-average effective interest rate incurred in current period				3.50%
Weighted Average Remaining Term				5 years
Capital lease obligations [Member] | Sales-leaseback transactions [Member]
Leases, Capital [Abstract]
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred				$ 114		538
Secured Debt [Member] | 1.258% senior notes [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt				87		87				$ 87
Long-term debt				175		175				217
Debt				$ 262		$ 262				304
Stated interest rate (in thousandths)				1.258%		1.258%
Effective interest rate (in thousandths)				1.97%		1.97%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2022 senior secured term loan B [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt				$ 3		$ 3				0
Long-term debt				732		732				0
Debt				$ 735		$ 735				0
Stated interest rate (in thousandths)				6.46%		6.46%
Effective interest rate (in thousandths)				6.91%		6.91%
Proceeds from Issuance of 2022 Secured B Loan and 2023 Note
Principle Amount Issued									$ 750
Collateral Amount				$ 6,260		$ 6,260
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs				$ 16
Original Issuer Discount Percentage									1.00%
Percentage of Principal due Quarterly						0.25%
Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries, Ownership Percentage by Parent				80.00%		80.00%
Convertible Debt Issuances [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount									$ 750
Secured Debt [Member] | 2022 senior secured term loan B [Member] | Variable Interest Rate Base Rate Option [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of 2022 Secured B Loan and 2023 Note
Margin on variable rate financing (in hundredths)						5.00%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2022 senior secured term loan B [Member] | Variable Interest Rate Base Rate Option [Member] | Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of 2022 Secured B Loan and 2023 Note
Margin on variable rate financing (in hundredths)						0.50%
Secured Debt [Member] | 2022 senior secured term loan B [Member] | Variable Interest Rate Base Rate Option [Member] | Libor [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of 2022 Secured B Loan and 2023 Note
Margin on variable rate financing (in hundredths)						1.00%
Variable Rate Reference Period						1 month
Secured Debt [Member] | 2022 senior secured term loan B [Member] | Variable Interest Rate LIBOR Rate Option [Member] | Libor [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of 2022 Secured B Loan and 2023 Note
Margin on variable rate financing (in hundredths)						6.00%
Variable Rate Reference Period						12 months
Secured Debt [Member] | 2023 senior secured notes [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt				$ 0		$ 0				0
Long-term debt				1,238		1,238				0
Debt				$ 1,238		$ 1,238				0
Stated interest rate (in thousandths)				7.50%		7.50%
Effective interest rate (in thousandths)				7.67%		7.67%
Proceeds from Issuance of 2022 Secured B Loan and 2023 Note
Principle Amount Issued									1,250
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs				$ 13
Redemption Price, Percentage						107.50%
Convertible Debt Issuances [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount									$ 1,250
Secured Debt [Member] | 2023 senior secured notes [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of 2022 Secured B Loan and 2023 Note
Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemable Using Equity Offering Proceeds						35.00%
Corporate bonds [Member] | 2022 senior notes [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt				0		$ 0				0
Long-term debt				590		590				589
Debt				$ 590		$ 590				589
Stated interest rate (in thousandths)				5.875%		5.875%
Effective interest rate (in thousandths)				6.14%		6.14%
Corporate bonds [Member] | 2023 senior notes [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt				$ 0		$ 0				0
Long-term debt				989		989				988
Debt				$ 989		$ 989				988
Stated interest rate (in thousandths)				5.25%		5.25%
Effective interest rate (in thousandths)				5.43%		5.43%
Corporate bonds [Member] | 2024 senior notes [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt				$ 0		$ 0				0
Long-term debt				545		545				545
Debt				$ 545		$ 545				545
Stated interest rate (in thousandths)				5.25%		5.25%
Effective interest rate (in thousandths)				5.38%		5.38%
Corporate bonds [Member] | 2025 senior notes [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt				$ 0		$ 0				0
Long-term debt				1,139		1,139				1,138
Debt				$ 1,139		$ 1,139				1,138
Stated interest rate (in thousandths)				5.50%		5.50%
Effective interest rate (in thousandths)				5.56%		5.56%
Corporate bonds [Member] | 2026 senior notes [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt				$ 0		$ 0				0
Long-term debt				446		446				446
Debt				$ 446		$ 446				446
Stated interest rate (in thousandths)				5.625%		5.625%
Effective interest rate (in thousandths)				5.73%		5.73%
Convertible Debt [Member]
Convertible Debt Issuances [Abstract]
Outstanding principal				$ 1,898		$ 1,898
Underlying Shares (shares issuable upon conversion) | shares						119
Conversion value in excess of principal	[2]					$ 231
Conversion rights, minimum number of trading days (in days) | d						20
Conversion rights, consecutive trading period (in days)						30 days
Conversion rights, threshold percentage of applicable conversion price (in hundredths)						130.00%
Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032C convertible senior notes [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt	[4]			0	[3]	$ 0	[3]			0
Long-term debt	[4]			202	[3]	202	[3]			197
Debt	[4]			$ 202	[3]	$ 202	[3]			197
Stated interest rate (in thousandths)				2.375%		2.375%
Effective interest rate (in thousandths)				5.95%		5.95%
Convertible Debt Issuances [Abstract]
Holder Put Date (Earliest)	[5]					May 31, 2019
Outstanding principal				$ 223		$ 223
Underlying Shares (shares issuable upon conversion) | shares						23
Initial conversion, price per share | $ / shares				$ 9.63		$ 9.63
Conversion price per share threshold (dollars per share) | $ / shares	[6]					$ 12.52
Conversion value in excess of principal	[2]					$ 81
Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032D convertible senior notes [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt	[4]			$ 0	[3]	0	[3]			0
Long-term debt	[4]			153	[3]	153	[3]			150
Debt	[4]			$ 153	[3]	$ 153	[3]			150
Stated interest rate (in thousandths)				3.125%		3.125%
Effective interest rate (in thousandths)				6.33%		6.33%
Convertible Debt Issuances [Abstract]
Holder Put Date (Earliest)	[5]					May 31, 2021
Outstanding principal				$ 177		$ 177
Underlying Shares (shares issuable upon conversion) | shares						18
Initial conversion, price per share | $ / shares				$ 9.98		$ 9.98
Conversion price per share threshold (dollars per share) | $ / shares	[6]					$ 12.97
Conversion value in excess of principal	[2]					$ 56
Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033E convertible senior notes [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt	[3],[4]			$ 0		0				217
Long-term debt	[3],[4]			167		167				0
Debt	[3],[4]			$ 167		$ 167				217
Stated interest rate (in thousandths)				1.625%		1.625%
Effective interest rate (in thousandths)				4.50%		4.50%
Convertible Debt Issuances [Abstract]
Holder Put Date (Earliest)	[5]					Feb. 28, 2018
Outstanding principal				$ 176		$ 176
Underlying Shares (shares issuable upon conversion) | shares						16
Initial conversion, price per share | $ / shares				$ 10.93		$ 10.93
Conversion price per share threshold (dollars per share) | $ / shares	[6]					$ 14.21
Conversion value in excess of principal	[2]					$ 35
Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033F convertible senior note [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt	[3],[4]			$ 0		0				264
Long-term debt	[3],[4]			269		269				0
Debt	[3],[4]			$ 269		$ 269				264
Stated interest rate (in thousandths)				2.125%		2.125%
Effective interest rate (in thousandths)				4.93%		4.93%
Convertible Debt Issuances [Abstract]
Holder Put Date (Earliest)	[5]					Feb. 28, 2020
Outstanding principal				$ 297		$ 297
Underlying Shares (shares issuable upon conversion) | shares						27
Initial conversion, price per share | $ / shares				$ 10.93		$ 10.93
Conversion price per share threshold (dollars per share) | $ / shares	[6]					$ 14.21
Conversion value in excess of principal	[2]					$ 59
Convertible Debt [Member] | 2043G convertible senior notes [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt	[4]			$ 0	[3]	0	[3]			0
Long-term debt	[4]			654	[3]	654	[3]			644
Debt	[4]			$ 654	[3]	$ 654	[3]			644
Stated interest rate (in thousandths)				3.00%		3.00%
Effective interest rate (in thousandths)				6.76%		6.76%
Proceeds from Issuance of 2022 Secured B Loan and 2023 Note
Principle Amount Issued	[7]			$ 1,030		$ 1,030
Convertible Debt Issuances [Abstract]
Holder Put Date (Earliest)	[5],[7]					Nov. 30, 2028
Outstanding principal	[7]			$ 1,025		$ 1,025
Underlying Shares (shares issuable upon conversion) | shares						35
Initial conversion, price per share | $ / shares				$ 29.16		$ 29.16
Conversion price per share threshold (dollars per share) | $ / shares	[6]					$ 37.91
Conversion value in excess of principal	[2]					$ 0
Debt Instrument Issued At A Discount Original Principal Amount	[7]			$ 820		820
Debt Instrument, Scheduled Accreted Principal Amount	[7]			917		917
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	[7]			1,030		1,030
Other notes payable [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Current debt				100		100				34
Long-term debt				172		172				171
Debt				$ 272		$ 272				$ 205
Weighted average stated interest rate (in thousandths)				2.705%		2.705%
Weighted average effective interest rate (in thousandths)				2.90%		2.90%
Other notes payable [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility 3 [Member]
Convertible Debt Issuances [Abstract]
Increase (Decrease) in Principal		$ (50)
Other notes payable [Member] | Secured Debt 6 [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Debt				$ 174		$ 174
Convertible Debt Issuances [Abstract]
Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-term Debt			$ 174
Debt instrument, original term						3 years
Other notes payable [Member] | Secured Debt 6 [Member] | Libor [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of 2022 Secured B Loan and 2023 Note
Variable Rate Reference Period						3 months
Other notes payable [Member] | Secured Debt 6 [Member] | Libor [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of 2022 Secured B Loan and 2023 Note
Margin on variable rate financing (in hundredths)						2.20%
Notes Payable [Member]
Long-term Debt, by Maturity [Abstract]
Remainder of 2016				71		$ 71
2,017				376		376
2,018				535		535
2,019				547		547
2,020				677		677
2021 and thereafter				6,815		6,815
Unamortized amounts				(553)		(553)
Notes Payable				$ 8,468		$ 8,468
[1]	Weighted-average imputed rate of 3.3% and 3.7% as of June 2, 2016 and September 3, 2015, respectively.
[2]	Based on our closing share price of $13.11 as of June 2, 2016.
[3]	Since the closing price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 trading day period ending on March 31, 2016 did not exceed 130% of the conversion price per share, these notes were not convertible by the holders after March 31, 2016. The 2033 Notes were classified as current as of September 3, 2015 because the terms of these notes require us to pay cash for the principal amount of any converted notes and holders of these notes had the right to convert their notes at that date.
[4]	We have either the obligation or the option to pay cash for the principal amount due upon conversion for all of our convertible notes. Since it is our current intent to settle in cash the principal amount of all of our convertible notes upon conversion, the dilutive effect of such notes on earnings per share is computed under the treasury stock method.
[5]	The terms of our convertible notes give holders the right to require us to repurchase all or a portion of their notes at a date prior to the contractual maturity at a price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest.
[6]	Holders have the right to convert all or a portion of their notes at a date prior to the contractual maturity if, during any calendar quarter, the closing price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter is more than 130% of the conversion price. The closing price of our common stock did not exceed the thresholds for the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2016; therefore, the notes were not convertible by the holders after March 31, 2016.
[7]	The original principal amount of $820 million accretes up to $917 million in November 2028 and $1.03 billion at maturity in 2043.

Debt - Extinguishment of Debt (

Debt - Extinguishment of Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Aug. 31, 2014	Jun. 02, 2016	Dec. 03, 2015	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Principal							$ 1,453
Increase (Decrease) in Carrying Value							1,236
Net change in cash as a result of debt restructure activities							542
(Decrease) in Equity							(639)
Loss on restructure of debt			$ (3)		$ (18)	$ (4)	(48)
Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Loss on restructure of debt	[1]						(48)
Convertible Debt [Member] | Conversions and settlements [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Principal							(121)
Increase (Decrease) in Carrying Value							(367)
Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations							(408)
(Decrease) in Equity							(15)
Convertible Debt [Member] | Repurchases [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Principal							(305)
Carrying amount of debt extinguished							(261)
Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations							(907)
(Decrease) in Equity							(624)
Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033E convertible senior notes [Member] | Conversions and settlements [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Principal							(7)
Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations							(19)
Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033E convertible senior notes [Member] | Repurchases [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Principal				$ (57)
Carrying amount of debt extinguished				(54)
Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations				(94)
(Decrease) in Equity				$ (38)
Convertible Debt [Member] | 2031B convertible senior notes [Member] | Conversions and settlements [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Principal		$ (114)
Increase (Decrease) in Carrying Value								$ 275
Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations							(389)
Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032C and 2032D convertible senior notes [Member] | Repurchases [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Principal							(305)
Convertible Debt [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | Conversions and settlements [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Loss on restructure of debt	[1]						(22)
Convertible Debt [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | Repurchases [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Loss on restructure of debt	[1]						(21)
Corporate bonds [Member] | Debt Issuance [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Principal							2,000
Increase (Decrease) in Carrying Value							1,979
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs							1,979
(Decrease) in Equity							0
Corporate bonds [Member] | 2023, 2024, and 2026 senior notes [Member] | Debt Issuance [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Principal							2,000
Corporate bonds [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | Debt Issuance [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Loss on restructure of debt	[1]						0
Other notes payable [Member] | Early repayment [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Principal							(121)
Carrying amount of debt extinguished							(115)
Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations							(122)
(Decrease) in Equity							0
Other notes payable [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | Early repayment [Member]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Loss on restructure of debt	[1]						$ (5)
[1]	Included in other non-operating expense.

Contingencies (Details)

Contingencies (Details) - Pending Litigation [Member] $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016USD ($)patent
Qimonda AG Inotera Share Purchase Proceedings [Member] | Inotera [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Inotera Investment, Percentage of shares owned subject to litigation (in hundredths)	55.00%
Loss contingency, judgment under appeal	$ 1
Carrying value of Inotera shares acquired from Qimonda	677
Quoted market value of Inotera shares acquired from Qimonda	$ 1,070
Patent Matters [Member] | Elm 3DS Innovations, LLC [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of patents allegedly infringed | patent	13
Patent Matters [Member] | Innovative Memory Solutions, Inc. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of patents allegedly infringed | patent	8

Redeemable Convertible Notes (D

Redeemable Convertible Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 02, 2016	Sep. 03, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redeemable convertible notes	$ 0	$ 49
2033E and 2033F convertible senior notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redeemable convertible notes		$ 49

Equity - Common Stock Repurchas

Equity - Common Stock Repurchase (Details) - Repurchases Authorized by the BOD [Member] shares in Millions, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	21 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016USD ($)shares	Jun. 02, 2016USD ($)shares
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 1,250	$ 1,250
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired | shares	7	49
Value of Treasury Stock Acquired, Cost Method (including commissions)	$ 125	$ 956

Equity - Capped Calls (Details)

Equity - Capped Calls (Details) - Call Option [Member] - Purchased options [Member] - Convertible Debt [Member] $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity [Line Items]
Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement shares received | shares	2
Option indexed to issuer's equity, dollar value of shares received | $	$ 23,000,000
Minimum [Member]
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity [Line Items]
Option indexed to issuer's equity, strike price (in dollars per share)	$ 9.80
Option Indexed to Issuer's equity, capped ceiling (in dollars per share)	$ 14.51
Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds | $	$ 0
Maximum [Member]
Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity [Line Items]
Option indexed to issuer's equity, strike price (in dollars per share)	$ 10.93
Option Indexed to Issuer's equity, capped ceiling (in dollars per share)	$ 16.04
Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds | $	$ 719,000,000

Equity - Accumulated Other Comp

Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Beginning accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			$ 13
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 46	$ 15	(51)	$ (60)
Ending accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(38)		(38)
Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Beginning accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			(50)
Amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			0
Tax effects			0
Other comprehensive income (loss)			(50)
Ending accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(50)		(50)
Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments, Net [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Beginning accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			5
Amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(3)
Tax effects			0
Other comprehensive income (loss)			2
Ending accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(3)		(3)
Gains (Losses) on Investments, Net [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Beginning accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(3)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			2
Amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			0
Tax effects			0
Other comprehensive income (loss)			2
Ending accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(1)		(1)
Pension Liability Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Beginning accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			21
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			(6)
Amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(1)
Tax effects			2
Other comprehensive income (loss)			(5)
Ending accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	16		16
Attributable to Micron [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Beginning accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			13
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications			(49)
Amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(4)
Tax effects			2
Other comprehensive income (loss)			(51)
Ending accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$ (38)		$ (38)

Equity - NCI and Consolidated V

Equity - NCI and Consolidated VIE Disclosures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		May 05, 2016	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Sep. 03, 2015
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest Balance			$ 847		$ 847		$ 937
R and D expenses reduced by reimbursements from Intel			(382)	$ (406)	(1,206)	$ (1,161)
Net sales			2,898	3,853	9,182	12,592
Noncontrolling Interest Items [Abstract]
Intel contributions to IMFT					37	102
Non-Volatile Memory [Member] | Non-Trade Terms [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Net sales			120	110	372	342
Intel [Member] | Collaborative Arrangement Process Design and Process Development [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
R and D expenses reduced by reimbursements from Intel			54	58	153	158
MP Mask Technology Center, LLC [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest Items [Abstract]
Decrease in noncontrolling interest, purchase of Photronics' interest in MP Mask		$ 93
Other Consolidated Entities [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest Balance			15		15		15
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest Balance	[1]		$ 832		$ 832		$ 829
Noncontrolling Interest Percentage (in hundredths)	[1]		49.00%		49.00%		49.00%
Ownership percentage (in hundredths)			51.00%		51.00%
Noncontrolling Interest Items [Abstract]
IMFT distributions to Micron			$ 36	0	$ 36	6
IMFT distributions to Intel			34	0	34	6
Micron contributions to IMFT			0	85	38	106
Intel contributions to IMFT			0	$ 82	37	$ 102
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | MP Mask Technology Center, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest Balance	[2]		$ 0		$ 0		$ 93
Noncontrolling Interest Percentage (in hundredths)	[2]	50.00%	0.00%		0.00%		50.00%
Ownership percentage (in hundredths)		50.00%
[1]	Entity is a variable interest entity.
[2]	MP Mask was a variable interest entity through May 5, 2016.

Equity - Consolidated VIE asset

Equity - Consolidated VIE assets and liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jun. 02, 2016	Sep. 03, 2015	Jun. 04, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014
Assets
Cash and equivalents		$ 4,627	$ 2,287	$ 3,694	$ 4,150
Receivables		2,073	2,507
Inventories		2,920	2,340
Other current assets		136	228
Total current assets		10,110	8,596
Property, plant, and equipment, net		13,209	10,554
Other noncurrent assets		528	455
Total assets		27,001	24,143
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		3,599	2,611
Deferred income		189	205
Current debt		712	1,089
Total current liabilities		4,500	3,905
Long-term debt		8,919	6,252
Other noncurrent liabilities		548	698
Total liabilities		13,967	10,855
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
Assets
Cash and equivalents	[1]	100	134
Receivables	[1]	85	79
Inventories	[1]	73	65
Other current assets	[1]	4	7
Total current assets	[1]	262	285
Property, plant, and equipment, net	[1]	1,775	1,768
Other noncurrent assets	[1]	49	49
Total assets	[1]	2,086	2,102
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	[1]	196	182
Deferred income	[1]	8	9
Current debt	[1]	17	22
Total current liabilities	[1]	221	213
Long-term debt	[1]	37	49
Other noncurrent liabilities	[1]	96	100
Total liabilities	[1]	$ 354	362
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | MP Mask Technology Center, LLC [Member]
Assets
Total current assets	[1]		21
Noncurrent assets (primarily property, plant and equipment)	[1]		180
Liabilities
Total current liabilities	[1]		$ 21
[1]	Amounts exclude intercompany balances that were eliminated in our consolidated balance sheets.

Equity - Restrictions on Net As

Equity - Restrictions on Net Assets (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 02, 2016USD ($)
Retained Earnings Note Disclosure [Abstract]
Retained Earnings, Undistributed Earnings from Equity Method Investees	$ 281
MMJ Group [Member]
Restrictions for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Restricted net assets	3,170
MMJ Group [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Restrictions for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Restricted net assets	598
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
Restrictions for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Restricted net assets	900
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member] | Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Restrictions for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Restricted net assets	$ 100

Fair Value Measurements - Asset

Fair Value Measurements - Assets measured (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 02, 2016	Sep. 03, 2015
Certificates of deposit [Member] | Other noncurrent assets [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 48	$ 45

Fair Value Measurements - Fair

Fair Value Measurements - Fair and Carrying Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 02, 2016	Sep. 03, 2015
Fair value disclosure [Line Items]
Carrying Value of Debt	$ 9,631	$ 7,341
Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Notes and MMJ creditor installment payments [Member]
Fair value disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Notes and MMJ creditor installment payments	6,723	5,020
Fair Value [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Convertible notes [Member]
Fair value disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Convertible notes	1,988	2,508
Carrying Value [Member] | Notes and MMJ creditor installment payments [Member]
Fair value disclosure [Line Items]
Carrying Value of Debt	7,023	5,077
Carrying Value [Member] | Convertible notes [Member]
Fair value disclosure [Line Items]
Carrying Value of Debt	$ 1,445	$ 1,472

Derivative Financial Instrume73

Derivative Financial Instruments - Fair Values (Details) $ in Millions, ¥ in Billions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Dec. 03, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 04, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 02, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 04, 2015USD ($)	Nov. 27, 2015JPY (¥)	Sep. 03, 2015USD ($)	Nov. 28, 2014JPY (¥)
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Payments for Derivative and Hedge Investing Activities				$ 107	$ 94
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Notional Amount				$ 1,620			$ 1,406
Foreign Currency Derivatives [Abstract]
General maturity of non-designated currency forward contracts (in days)				35 days
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yen
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Notional Amount				$ 1,298			928
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Singapore dollar
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Notional Amount				179			282
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Euro
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Notional Amount				50			29
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Other
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Notional Amount				93			167
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Reorganization obligation [Member]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Payments for Derivative and Hedge Investing Activities		$ 21	$ 33
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Reorganization obligation [Member] | Yen
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Notional Amount | ¥						¥ 10		¥ 20
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Asset	[1]			15			1
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yen
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Asset	[1]			14			0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Singapore dollar
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Asset	[1]			0			0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Euro
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Asset	[1]			0			0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Other
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Asset	[1]			1			1
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Liability	[2]			0			(24)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yen
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Liability	[2]			0			(24)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Singapore dollar
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Liability	[2]			0			0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Euro
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Liability	[2]			0			0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Other
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Liability	[2]			0			0
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Notional Amount				$ 281			93
Foreign Currency Derivatives [Abstract]
General maturity of hedge contracts (in days or months)				12 months
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yen
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Notional Amount				$ 84			81
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Euro
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Notional Amount				197			12
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Asset	[1]			1			3
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yen
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Asset	[1]			1			3
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Euro
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Asset	[1]			0			0
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Liability	[2]			(1)			0
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yen
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Liability	[2]			0			0
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Euro
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Fair Value of Liability	[2]			$ (1)			$ 0
[1]	Included in receivables – other.
[2]	Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses – other.

Derivative Financial Instrume74

Derivative Financial Instruments - Hedging Relationship (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation	$ 42	$ (10)	$ 113	$ (83)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | Convertible notes settlement obligations [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation	0	$ 1	0	7
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion	$ 4		$ 5	$ (14)

Equity Plans - Share Based Comp

Equity Plans - Share Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance for stock options and restricted stock awards (in shares)	152		152
Number of shares available for future awards (in shares)	87		87
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Fair Value Assumptions, Method Used			Black-Scholes
Stock options granted (in shares)	1	0	8	8
Weighted-average grant-date fair values per share of options granted during period (in dollars per share)	$ 4.92	$ 10.89	$ 6.96	$ 14.86
Average expected life (in years)	5 years 7 months	5 years 7 months	5 years 6 months	5 years 7 months
Weighted-average expected volatility (in hundredths)	51.00%	42.00%	47.00%	45.00%
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate (in thousandths)	1.30%	1.60%	1.70%	1.70%
Expected dividends assumed in estimated option values			$ 0
Restricted stock award [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards activity
Restricted Stock Awards outstanding (in shares)	19		19
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Restricted stock awards granted (in shares)	0	0	9	6
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 10.35	$ 27.34	$ 15.75	$ 33.93
Restricted stock award [Member] | Service Based Awards [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards activity
Service-based restricted stock awards, annual incremental vesting (percentage)			25.00%
Restricted stock award [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards activity
Restricted Stock Awards outstanding (in shares)	2		2
Restricted stock award [Member] | Performance Shares [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards activity
Performance-based and market-based restricted award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage			0.00%
Restricted stock award [Member] | Performance Shares [Member] | Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards activity
Performance-based and market-based restricted award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage			200.00%
Restricted stock award [Member] | Restricted Stock Awards With Performance Condition [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards activity
Performance-based and market-based restricted award, Award Vesting Period			3 years
Restricted stock award [Member] | Restricted Stock Awards With Market Condition [Member] | Performance Shares [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards activity
Performance-based and market-based restricted award, Award Vesting Period			3 years

Equity Plans - Stock-based comp

Equity Plans - Stock-based compensation expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Total unrecognized compensation costs, net of estimated forfeitures, related to non-vested awards expected to be recognized	$ 405		$ 405
Weighted average period that unrecognized compensation costs is expected to be recognized (in years)			1 year 2 months
Stock-based compensation	47	$ 43	$ 148	$ 127
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation	19	20	61	61
Restricted stock award [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation	28	23	87	66
Cost of goods sold [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation	20	17	58	48
Selling, general and administrative [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation	15	15	52	48
Research and development [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation	$ 12	$ 11	$ 38	$ 31

Other Operating (Income) Expe77

Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016	Dec. 03, 2015	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015
Component Of Operating Other Income And Expense Net [Line Items]
Restructure and asset impairments	$ 0		$ 1	$ 16	$ 3
(Gain) loss on disposition of property, plant, and equipment	(3)		(4)	2	(14)
Other	(2)		(1)	0	(25)
Other operating (income) expense, net	$ (5)		$ (4)	$ 18	$ (36)
Consortium Agreement [Member]
Component Of Operating Other Income And Expense Net [Line Items]
Restructure and asset impairments		$ 9
Micron Technology Puerto Rico [Member]
Component Of Operating Other Income And Expense Net [Line Items]
Restructure and asset impairments		$ 5

Other Operating (Income) Expe78

Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net - Restructure Subsequent Event (Details) - Fourth Quarter of 2016 Restructuring Plan [Member] - Subsequent Event [Member] - Scenario, Forecast [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2017	Jun. 01, 2017	Mar. 02, 2017	Dec. 01, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected quarterly benefit from restructuring activities beginning 2017	$ 80	$ 80	$ 80	$ 80
Expected restructuring charges in Q4-16 and early 2017					$ 70

Other Non-Operating Income (E79

Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015
Component of Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net [Line Items]
Gain (loss) from changes in currency exchange rates	$ (5)	$ 1	$ (13)	$ (26)
Loss on restructure of debt	(3)	(18)	(4)	(48)
Other	(26)	1	(27)	3
Other non-operating income (expense), net	(34)	$ (16)	$ (44)	$ (71)
Indemnification Receivable Writeoff [Member]
Component of Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net [Line Items]
Other	$ 30

Income Taxes (Details 1)

Income Taxes (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016	Dec. 03, 2015	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015
Favorable resolution of prior year tax matters (previously reserved as uncertain tax positions)	$ 52			$ 58
Tidal Systems, Ltd. [Member]
Tax benefit from valuation allowance release from Tidal acquisition		$ 41
MMJ Group [Member]
Deferred foreign income tax expense at MMJ and MMT	$ 71		$ 67	$ 103	$ 138

Income Taxes - Tax Holiday (Det

Income Taxes - Tax Holiday (Details 2) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 04, 2015
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Tax benefit due to arrangements allowing computation of tax provision at rates below local statutory rates	$ 52	$ 289
Tax benefit per diluted share due to arrangements allowing computation of tax provision at rates below local statutory rates (in dollars per share)	$ 0.04	$ 0.24

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Net income (loss) available to Micron shareholders – Basic	$ (215)	$ 491	$ (106)	$ 2,428
Dilutive effect related to equity method investment	0	(1)	0	(3)
Net income (loss) available to Micron shareholders – Diluted	$ (215)	$ 490	$ (106)	$ 2,425
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic (in shares)	1,036	1,073	1,035	1,072
Dilutive effect of equity plans and convertible notes (in shares)	0	97	0	113
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)	1,036	1,170	1,035	1,185
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.21)	$ 0.46	$ (0.10)	$ 2.26
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.21)	$ 0.42	$ (0.10)	$ 2.05

Earnings Per Share - Potential

Earnings Per Share - Potential Common Shares Excluded in the Computation of Diluted Earnings Per Share Because They Would Have Been Antidilutive (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015	Jun. 02, 2016	Jun. 04, 2015
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive potential common shares that could dilute basic earnings per share in the future (in shares)	184	55	184	27

Segment Information (Details)

Segment Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 04, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 02, 2016USD ($)segment	Jun. 04, 2015USD ($)
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Number of Reportable Segments | segment			4
Net sales	$ 2,898	$ 3,853	$ 9,182	$ 12,592
Operating income (loss)	(27)	631	200	2,571
CNBU [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net sales	1,090	1,514	3,282	5,424
Operating income (loss)	(64)	266	(106)	1,382
SBU [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net sales	719	901	2,504	2,839
Operating income (loss)	(67)	(33)	(118)	(43)
MBU [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net sales	561	938	1,898	2,734
Operating income (loss)	(18)	296	96	864
EBU [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net sales	487	483	1,426	1,524
Operating income (loss)	107	98	307	331
All Other [Member]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Net sales	41	17	72	71
Operating income (loss)	$ 15	$ 4	$ 21	$ 37

Certain Concentrations (Details

Certain Concentrations (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 02, 2016
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Intel [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage of net sales (in hundredths)	14.00%