Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Income tax provision, excluding items below
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Range
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Deferred income taxes, net
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Schedule of Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net
Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component [Table Text Block]
EBU
EBU [Member]
Embedded Business Unit (EBU) includes memory products sold into automotive, industrial, and consumer markets.
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table]
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Cash and equivalents and the fair values of available-for-sale investments
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Table Text Block]
Gross Notional Amount, Convertible notes settlement obligation (in shares)
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Operating Lease Maturities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Legal Entity
Legal Entity [Axis]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Concentration Risk Type
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Cash flows from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested awards expected to be recognized
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
(Decrease) in Cash - Prepayments and Conversions
Repayments of Debt
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Micron vs United Microelectronics Corp and Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co
Micron vs United Microelectronics Corp and Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co [Member]
Micron vs United Microelectronics Corp and Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co [Member]
Expenditures for property, plant, and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd. vs Micron-Complaint 2
Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd. Complaint 2 [Member]
Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd. Complaint 2 [Member]
Other operating (income) expense, net
Other operating (income) expense, net
Other
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Schedule Of Noncontrolling Interests In Subsidiary
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Measurement Basis
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Additional Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Credit Facility [Abstract]
Other Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Percentage of original principal to be repaid annually
Debt Instrument, Annual Principal Payment, Percentage of Original Principal
The percentage of original principal that is to be repaid annually.
Income and other taxes
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Common Stock, outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Payments to acquire treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Concentration Risk Type
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Treasury stock, 77 shares held (76 shares as of August 29, 2019)
Treasury Stock, Common, Value
Hedging Relationship
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Revenue recognized from beginning balance
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Current Finance Lease Obligations
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Property, plant, and equipment
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
2024 Term Loan A
Term Loan Facility Component [Member]
Term loan facility component available under master credit facility.
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Loss Contingency, Claims Withdrawn, Number
Loss Contingency, Claims Withdrawn, Number
Number of claims withdrawn by plaintiff.
Subsequent direct DRAM Purchasers United States vs Micron
Subsequent direct DRAM Purchasers United States [Member] [Member]
Subsequent direct DRAM Purchasers United States [Member] [Member]
Stock options
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Hedging Relationship
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Currency forward
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation [Abstract]
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation [Abstract]
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables [Abstract]
Change in operating assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Extinguishment of Debt
Extinguishment of Debt [Axis]
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
Number of shares available for future awards (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
2033F Notes
Convertible senior note due 2033F [Member]
A borrowing which can be exchanged for a specific amount of another security, typically the entity's common stock, at the option of the issuer or the holder. Series due February 2033F.
Total lease cost
Lease, Cost
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Operating leases, Weighted-average discount rate
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net [Abstract]
Prior period, existing balances reclassified to right-of-use assets
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Loss Contingency, Nature
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Schedule of Property, Plant, and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash flows from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Notes and MMJ Creditor Payments
Reorganization Obligation And Other Notes [Member]
The liabilities owed to secured and unsecured creditors subject to a reorganization plan as part of bankruptcy proceedings combined with senior and other notes payable.
Finance leases (1)
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Other non-operating income (expense), net
Other non-operating income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Loss contingency, judgment under appeal
Loss Contingency, Judgment Under Appeal
Loss contingency resulting from a judgment that is currently under appeal. While not probable as of the reporting date, this judgment could result in an obligation to pay the disclosed amount.
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash and Investments
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Table Text Block]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Customer
Customer [Domain]
Number of patents allegedly infringed
Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number
Concentration Risk Benchmark
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments [Domain]
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Consolidation Items
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Gross Notional Amount, Currency forwards
Derivative, Notional Amount
Withdrawn Litigation
Withdrawn Litigation [Member]
Litigation case withdrawn by the plaintiff.
Asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Range
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Cash and equivalents
Cash and Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Initial direct DRAM Purchasers United States vs Micron
Initial direct DRAM Purchasers United States [Member]
Initial direct DRAM Purchasers United States [Member]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Gain on debt prepayments, repurchases, and conversions
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Trade, Current
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Micron shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Reimbursement in 2020 for tenant improvements.
Payments for (Proceeds from) Tenant Allowance
Percentage of total Inotera shares subject to litigation (in hundredths)
Subsidiary Or Equity Method Investment, Percentage Of Total Shares Subject To Litigation
The percentage of subsidiary or equity method investee shares that are subject to legal proceedings.
Scenario
Scenario [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Amortization of right-of-use asset
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Results by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Other noncurrent assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Increase (Decrease) in Cash
Increase (Decrease) in Cash From Certain Debt Activities, Net
The net increase (decrease) in cash from debt issuances and unscheduled debt repayments during the period.
Fair Value of Convertible notes (level 2)
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Derivative, Term of Contract (in consecutive trading days)
Derivative, Term of Contract
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Reporting Segment
Segments [Domain]
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Value of available-for-sale debt securities in a continuous unrealized loss position 12 months or longer
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Schedule of Accounts Payable And Accrued Expenses
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Total Fair Value
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Available-for-Sale Debt Securities
Amount of cash and equivalents and investment in debt securities measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).
Concentration Risk Benchmark
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value of Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Interest income
Investment Income, Net
Inventories
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Antidilutive potential common shares that could dilute basic earnings per share in the future (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Unallocated
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Operating lease renewal term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Schedule of Restricted Stock Awards Activity
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Entity
Entity [Domain]
Stock issued under stock plans
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Land
Land [Member]
2024
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Total equity
Balance
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiary
Noncontrolling Interest Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Current debt
Debt, Current, Total
Debt, Current
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2032D Notes
Convertible senior notes due 2032D [Member]
A borrowing which can be exchanged for a specified amount of another security, typically the entity's common stock, at the option of the issuer or the holder. Series due May 2032D.
Segments
Segments [Axis]
Benefit to Diluted Earnings Per Share from change in PP&E Useful Life
Change in Accounting Estimate, Effect of Change on Diluted Earnings Per Share
Amount of the effect of a change in accounting estimate on diluted earnings per share.
Tax benefit from incentive arrangements
Income Tax Holiday, Aggregate Dollar Amount
Consideration Payable to Customers
Contract with Customer, Refund Liability [Abstract]
Patent Matters
Patent Matters [Member]
Loss contingencies related to assertions regarding infringement of other's intellectual property rights.
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Certain Concentrations [Abstract]
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Contingencies
Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table]
Innovative Memory Solutions, Inc. vs Micron-Complaint 3
Innovative Memory Solutions, Inc. Complaint 3 [Member]
Third complaint filed by Innovative Memory Solutions, Inc.
Schedule of Components of Lease Expense
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Repatriation Tax, net of adjustments related to uncertain tax positions
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Measurement Period Adjustment, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Margin on variable rate financing (in hundredths)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Employee Class Action vs Micron
Employee Class Action [Member]
Employee class action suit alleging unfair performance ratings and related impact to bonus achievements.
Increase (Decrease) Principal
Debt Instrument Net Increase (Decrease) Principal
The net increase (decrease) in principal amount of debt for the period.
Gains (losses) on derivative instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
United Microelectronics Corporation vs Micron-Complaint 2
United Microelectronics Corporation Complaint 2 [Member]
United Microelectronics Corporation Complaint 2 [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Employee severance
Severance Costs
Long-term Debt Current
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Cash flows used for operating activities
Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Antitrust Matters
Antitrust Matters [Member]
Loss contingencies related to assertions regarding antitrust matters.
Finance leases
Finance Lease, Interest Payment on Liability
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Conversion rights, minimum number of trading days (in days)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days
Components of Lease Expense
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Joined Litigation
Joined Litigation [Member]
Litigation matters joined or combined with other matters to form a single matter. The individual claims are no longer pending.
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Operating income (loss)
Segment Reporting Information, Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Innovative Memory Solutions, Inc. vs Micron-Complaint 2
Innovative Memory Solutions, Inc. Complaint 2 [Member]
Second complaint filed by Innovative Memory Solutions, Inc.
Dilutive effect of equity plans and convertible notes (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
Long-Term Debt Effective Rate (in ten thousandths)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiary
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Fair and carrying value of debt instruments [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Repurchases Authorized by the BOD
Stock Repurchases Authorized May 2018 By The Board Of Directors [Member]
Shares of the entity's own stock purchased or authorized to be purchased by the Board of Directors in open market purchases, block trades, privately-negotiated transactions, derivative transactions, and/or pursuant to a rRule 10b5-1 trading plan subject to the best use of available cash beginning in 2019.
Interest on lease liability
Finance Lease, Interest Expense
United Microelectronics Corporation vs Micron-Complaint 3
United Microelectronics Corporation Complaint 3 [Member]
United Microelectronics Corporation Complaint 3 [Member]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Gains (losses) on investments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax
Tax benefit from compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
Useful Life of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
2025 Notes
Unsecured senior corporate debt due 2025 [Member]
Unsecured senior corporate debt due 2025 [Member]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Noncancelable Operating Leases Commitments (under ASC840)
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Noncancelable Operating Lease Commitments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Consolidation Items
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Kingston
Kingston [Member]
Kingston Technology, Inc.
Finance Lease Liability
Total Finance Lease Obligations
Finance Lease, Liability
Designated hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Commercial paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
Schedule of Receivables
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Fuzhou Court Preliminary Injunction
Fuzhou Court [Member]
Fuzhou Court preliminary injunction related to patent matters filed in that court.
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Total
Long-term Debt
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Other
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Initial indirect DRAM Purchasers United States vs Micron
Initial indirect DRAM Purchasers United States [Member]
Indirect DRAM Purchasers United States [Member]
Comprehensive income attributable to Micron
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Tax benefit per diluted share from incentive arrangements
Income Tax Holiday, Income Tax Benefits Per Share
Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
2022
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table]
Schedule of Change in Accounting Estimate [Table]
Common Stock Repurchase, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Software
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
General maturities of long-term marketable securities (in years)
Long Term Marketable Securities General Maturities Term
The general maturity period (in years) for the Company's long term marketable securities.
Other
Other Other Operating Income Expense Net
The net of other operating income and other operating expense, not previously categorized, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operation.
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Assumed conversion of debt
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Dilutive Convertible Securities
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Long-term marketable investments
Long-term Marketable Investments
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Noncurrent
Repurchase of treasury stock (held and retired)
Stock Repurchased and Retired and Treasury Shares Acquired
Equity impact of 1) the value of stock that has been repurchased and retired during the period (excess of the purchase price over par value can be charged against retained earnings once the excess is fully allocated to additional paid in capital) and 2) the cost of common and preferred stock that were repurchased during the period through single or various means.
City Area Code
City Area Code
Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net
Other Nonoperating Income and Expense [Text Block]
IM Flash Technologies, LLC
IM Flash Technologies LLC [Member]
IM Flash Technologies, LLC is a joint venture with Intel, which is consolidated into the financial statements of the Company. In general, a VIE is a corporation, partnership, trust, or any other legal structure used for business purposes that either does not have equity investors with voting rights or has equity investors that do not provide sufficient financial resources for the entity to support its activities.
NAND and R&D Equipment
NAND and R&D Equipment [Member]
Equipment used in NAND and R&D facilities.
Equipment not placed into service
Equipment not placed into service [Member]
Equipment which has not placed into service as it is still in the process of being installed and qualified.
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Consolidated Amended Indirect Purchasers CA
Consolidated Amended Indirect Purchasers CA [Member]
Consolidated Amended Indirect Purchasers CA
Litigation Case Type
Litigation Case [Domain]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests for Purchase of Minority Interest and Repayment of Debt
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests, Purchase of Minority Interest and Repayment of Debt
Cash outflow associated with the purchase of minority interests and settlement of debt obligations with noncontrolling owners.
ASU 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Change in Accounting Estimate [Line Items]
Benefit to Operating Results from change in PP&E Useful Life
Change in Accounting Estimate, Effect of Change on Operating Results
Amount of the effect of a change in accounting estimate on operating profit or loss.
Line of credit facility, Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Common Stock, authorized shares (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Estimated consideration payable to customers for pricing adjustments and returns
Contract with Customer, Refund Liability, Current
Gain (Loss) on debt prepayments, repurchases, and conversions
Gain on debt prepayments, repurchases, and conversions
Gains Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt And Derivative Gain Loss On Derivative Net
Total loss on extinguishment of debt for both the difference between the fair value of payments made and the carrying amount of debt which is extinguished prior to maturity and the amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement.
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Products and Services
Product and Service [Domain]
Dismissed Litigation
Dismissed Litigation [Member]
Dismissal of a litigation claim by the court or jurisdictional in which the complaint was filed.
General maturity of currency forward contracts (in months)
Maximum Remaining Maturity of Foreign Currency Derivatives
Type of Adoption
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Net income (loss), excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest
NAND
NAND Products [Member]
NAND semiconductor products
Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests
Decrease in Noncontrolling Interest from Purchase of Interests in IMFT
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Other (primarily 3D XPoint memory and NOR)
Other Product Sales [Member]
Net other product sales to external customers.
Inventories
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Conversions not settled
Transactions Not Yet Settled [Member]
Represents a transaction that has been initiated but not completely settled.
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Domain]
Convertible Debt
Convertible Notes
Convertible Debt [Member]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Other
Accounts Payable, Other, Current
Contract Liabilities
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Abstract]
Qimonda AG Inotera Share Purchase Proceedings
Qimonda AG Inotera Share Purchase Proceedings [Member]
Qimonda AG Inotera Share Purchase Proceedings [Member]
Joint Venture Agreement Terms, Supply Lookback Period
Joint Venture Agreement Terms, Supply Lookback Period
The lookback period that determines the amount of supply a partner will receive following the election of a put/call option terminating the joint venture.
Net sales
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]
Total Micron shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Gross Amount, Product and process technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
Unutilized customer advances returned to customer
Contract with Customer, Liability, Decrease Not Resulting in Recognition of Revenue
Decrease in liabilities to customers that do not result in recognition of revenue. This includes returns of unused customer advances and deposits upon expiration of the contract period.
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Total
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation
Revenue and Contract Liabilities
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Cash flow hedges
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
SBU
SBU [Member]
Storage Business Unit (SBU) includes SSDs and component-level solutions sold into enterprise and cloud, client, and consumer storage markets as well as other discrete storage products sold in component and wafer forms to the removable storage markets and sales of certain 3D XPoint products.
Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net
Other Operating Income and Expense [Text Block]
Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]
2024 Notes
Unsecured Senior Corporate Debt due 2024_2 [Member]
Unsecured senior corporate debt due 2024 issued February 2019.
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Equity Component
Equity Component [Domain]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Fair Value Hierarchy
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Certificates of deposits
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Property, plant, and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Stated Rate (in ten thousandths)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Carrying Value
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Net
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Amortizing assets capitalized during the period
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Period Increase (Decrease)
Amortization of debt discount and other costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Fair Value of Notes and MMJ Creditor Payments (level 2)
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Customer
Customer [Axis]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Total Micron Shareholders' Equity
Parent [Member]
United Microelectronics Corporation vs Micron-Complaint 1
United Microelectronics Corporation [Member]
United Microelectronics Corporation filed a patent infringement suit against Micron Semiconductor (Xi'an) Co., Ltd.
Schedule of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Equity Award
Award Type [Domain]
MBU
MBU [Member]
Mobile Business Unit (MBU) includes memory products sold into smartphone and other mobile-device markets.
Conversion rights, consecutive trading period (in days)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Repurchase and retirement of stock
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Additional capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Cash
Cash [Member]
Derivative Instrument
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets and Liabilities, Net [Abstract]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Measurement Basis
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Useful lives of assets placed into service
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Equity Plans
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Utilization of and other changes in net deferred tax assets of MMJ, MMT, and MTTW
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Reclassifications
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd. vs Micron-Complaint 1
Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd. [Member]
Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd. filed a patent infringement suit against Micron Semiconductor (Xi'an) Co., Ltd.
Inventory, Net, Items Net of Reserve Alternative [Abstract]
Inventory, Net, Items Net of Reserve Alternative [Abstract]
Income and other taxes
Taxes Payable, Current
Finance leases, Weighted-average discount rate
Finance Lease Effective Rate (in ten thousandths)
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Other
Other Other Nonoperating Income Expense
The net of other nonoperating income and other nonoperating expense, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items.
Subsequent indirect DRAM Purchasers United States vs Micron
Subsequent indirect DRAM Purchasers United States [Member] [Member]
Subsequent indirect DRAM Purchasers United States [Member] [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Innovative Memory Solutions, Inc. vs Micron-Complaint 1
Innovative Memory Solutions, Inc. [Member]
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. patent and seeks damages, attorneys' fees, and costs.
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
2025 and thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Convertible Senior Notes [Abstract]
Convertible Debt [Abstract]
Remainder of 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Operating income
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating Lease Liability
Operating Lease, Liability
Lessee, Operating Lease, Description [Abstract]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Description [Abstract]
Government securities
Sovereign Debt [Member]
Conversion rights, threshold percentage of applicable conversion price (in hundredths)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger
Leases
Lessee, Finance Leases [Text Block]
Loss from changes in currency exchange rates
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Principal amount of convertible notes
Long-term Debt, Gross
Weighted average period that unrecognized compensation costs is expected to be recognized (in years)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
IMFT Member Debt
IMFT Member Debt [Member]
Financing provided to IMFT by Intel, a joint venture partner. Debt matures upon wind down of IMFT or is convertible into a capital contribution to IMFT at Intel's option.
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Property, plant, and equipment
Property, Plant, and Equipment Payable, Current
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of payables for the acquisition of property, plant, and equipment not classified as trade payables. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Finance Lease Maturities
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Salaries, wages, and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Original Shareholder Action New York vs Micron
Original Shareholder Action New York [Member]
Original Shareholder Action filed in New York court against Micron and certain executive officers.
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments Under Previous Lease Standard
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Loss Contingency, Claims Joined, Number
Loss Contingency, Claims Joined, Number
Number of claims joined or combined with other claims to form a single lawsuit.
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Schedule of Finance Lease Maturities
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Securities Matters
Securities Matters [Member]
Loss contingencies related to assertions regarding securities matters.
Cover page.
Cover page.
Receivables
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Net income attributable to Micron - Diluted
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Diluted
Real Estate
Real Estate [Member]
Restricted cash
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent
Conversion and repurchase of convertible notes
Decrease in Equity
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt, Subsequent Adjustments
Total liabilities
Liabilities
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Less imputed interest and reimbursement of tenant improvements.
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Variable Interest Entity (PTI Xi'an), Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount of PP&E
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
2025 and thereafter
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Effect of changes in currency exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Contract liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability
Pending Litigation
Pending Litigation [Member]
Long-Term Finance Lease Obligations
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Fiscal Period
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cumulative effect of adopting new accounting standards
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Loss Contingency, Claims Dismissed, Number
Loss Contingency, Claims Dismissed, Number
Litigation Status
Litigation Status [Domain]
Debt
Debt and Capital Leases Disclosures [Text Block]
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 3,000 shares authorized, 1,185 shares issued and 1,108 outstanding (1,182 shares issued and 1,106 outstanding as of August 29, 2019)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Research and development
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Less imputed interest
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Sales [Member]
Net gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income, effective portion
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Extinguishment of Debt Disclosures [Abstract]
Extinguishment of Debt Disclosures [Abstract]
Payments on equipment purchase contracts
Payments on equipment purchase contracts
Payments on Short-term payables arising from purchases of equipment. Amount represents payments on short-term payables to equipment suppliers that were withheld until such time as the equipment is deemed to meet buyers' specifications.
Debt Instrument, Name
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Conversion, Name
Debt Conversion, Name [Domain]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Proceeds from government incentives
Proceeds From Government Incentives
Proceeds from government agencies to incentivize certain types of investments, improvements, behaviors, etc.
Scenario
Scenario [Domain]
Pension liability adjustments
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense), Net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Fair value disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Total assets
Assets
Debt Issuances, Prepayments, and Conversions
Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table Text Block]
Net income
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Cash flows used for financing activities
Cash Flow, Financing Activities, Lessee [Abstract]
Elm 3DS Innovations, LLC vs Micron
Elm 3DS Innovations, LLC [Member]
Elm 3DS Innovations, LLC [Member]
Other Notes Payable
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Finance leases, Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Type
Document Type
Repurchase of stock, accelerated share repurchase program adj
Accelerated Share Repurchase Program, Adjustment
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
2024
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Contract liabilities from customer advances (product)
Product [Member]
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Comparability of Prior Year Financial Data
Comparability of Prior Year Financial Data, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Total Debt and Finance Lease Obligation
Carrying Value of Debt
Debt and Lease Obligation
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
2026 Notes
Unsecured Senior Corporate Debt Due 2026_2 [Member]
Unsecured senior corporate debt due 2026 issued February 2019.
Corporate bonds
Corporate Bonds
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Equipment
Equipment [Member]
Income tax (provision) benefit
Income tax (provision) benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]
Increase in Cash - Issuances
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs
Fair Value, Hierarchy
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Schedule of Operating Lease Maturities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Domain]
2023
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
Variable Interest Entity (PTI Xi'an), Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount of Capital Leases
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Estimated fair value and carrying value of debt instruments
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
MLC Intellectual Property, LLC vs Micron
MLC Intellectual Property, LLC. [Member]
MLC Intellectual Property, LLC. [Member]
Restricted stock awards
Restricted stock award [Member]
Equity awards that include both restricted stock (stock including a provision that prohibits sale or substantive sale of an equity instrument for a specified period of time or until specified performance conditions are met) and restricted stock units (Share instrument which is convertible to stock after a specified period of time or when specified performance conditions are met).
Receivables
Receivables
Receivables, Net, Current
Buildings
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Repayments of debt
Repayment of Long-term Debt, Long-term Lease Obligation, and Capital Security
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Intel
Intel [Member]
Intel
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Trade receivables
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
DRAM
DRAM Products [Member]
DRAM semiconductor products
Noncontrolling Interest Percentage (in hundredths)
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Equity Components
Equity Components [Axis]
Cash and Investments
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities [Text Block]
Restricted stock award shares granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Annual amortization expense for intangible assets [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Axis]
2029 Notes
Unsecured Senior Corporate Debt Due 2029 [Member]
Unsecured senior corporate debt due 2029 issued February 2019.
Schedule of Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Decrease in Principal
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Common Stock, issued (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
2025 and thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
2021
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
Restricted Stock Awards activity
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Schedule of Product Sales
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Additional Disclosure [Abstract]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Additional Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Lease Information
Schedule of Other Lease Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Lease Information
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
Investments [Abstract]
Investments [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Micron
Net income attributable to Micron - Basic
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Conversion value in excess of principal
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Value in Excess of Principal
Accumulated Amortization, Product and process technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Income (loss) before income taxes, net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, and equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Remainder of 2020
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Treasury Shares Repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Noncurrent unearned government incentives
Unearned Government Incentives, Noncurrent
Liability for government incentives (proceeds from government agencies to incentivize certain types of investments, improvements, behaviors, etc.) that are expected to be recognized (earned) after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer.
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Convertible notes settlement obligation
Equity Contract [Member]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
All Other
Other Segments [Member]
Revolving credit facility
Revolving Credit Facility Component [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility 5 - arrangement in which loan proceeds can continuously be obtained following repayments, but the total amount borrowed cannot exceed a specified maximum amount.
Customer Concentration Risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Ownership
Ownership [Axis]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Forecast
Forecast [Member]
DRAM Purchasers Canada vs Micron
DRAM Purchasers Canada [Member]
DRAM Purchasers Canada [Member]
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Raw materials and supplies
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Net of Reserves
Other contract liabilities
Services and Other Arrangements [Member]
Services and other arrangements.
CNBU
CNBU [Member]
Compute and Networking Business Unit ("CNBU") includes memory products sold into client, cloud server, enterprise, graphics, and networking markets and sales of certain 3D XPoint products.
Fair Value of Assets
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Stock-based Compensation Expense by Caption
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]
Products and Services
Product and Service [Axis]
Financial Instrument
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Reorganization obligation
Reorganization obligation [Member]
The liabilitiy owed to secured and unsecured creditors subject to a reorganization plan as part of bankruptcy proceedings.
Depreciation expense and amortization of intangible assets
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Subsequent Shareholder Claims New York vs Micron
Subsequent Shareholder Action New York [Member]
Subsequent shareholder actions filed in New York court against Micron and certain executive officers.
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Reportable Segments
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Employee Stock [Member]
Debt Conversion Description
Debt Conversion Description [Axis]
Other
Other Receivables, Net, Current
Treasury Stock, held (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Selling, general, and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share Price
Share Price
Not designated hedging instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Selling, general, and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Preferred, Carrying Amount
Joint Venture Agreement Terms, Intel percentage of lookback supply from MTU (IMFT)
Joint Venture Agreement Terms, Period One Partner Output Allotment, Percentage
The allotment of product output a partner can receive during the first period following the closing of the put/call option based on the supply lookback period volumes.
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Shareholder Class Action Delaware Court vs Micron.
Shareholder Class Action Delaware Court [Member]
Shareholder Class Action Delaware Court [Member]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Ownership
Ownership [Domain]
Litigation Status
Litigation Status [Axis]
Conversion value of convertible notes
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Value
The convertible debt's if-converted value amount at the balance sheet date, regardless of whether the instrument is currently convertible. This element applies to public companies only.
2030 Notes
Unsecured Senior Corporate Debt Due 2030 [Member]
Unsecured senior corporate debt due 2030.
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Consolidated Shareholder Class Action New York Court vs Micron
Consolidated Shareholder Class Action New York Court [Member]
Consolidated Shareholder Class Action New York [Member]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Remainder of 2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Number of shares used in per share calculations
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating leases, Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Derivative Contract
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Litigation Case
Litigation Case [Axis]
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Table]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Table]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Customer Concentration Percentage
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark
Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark [Member]
Repurchase of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Decrease in Noncontrolling Interest from Purchase of Interests in IMFT, Effect on APIC Before Tax
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests, Effect on APIC Before Tax
When noncontrolling interests are redeemed or purchased at a discount or premium, the effect on additional paid in capital for the difference between the decrease in noncontrolling interests and cash paid, before tax.
Repurchase and retirement of stock (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Extinguishment of Debt
Extinguishment of Debt, Type [Domain]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Reclassification of redeemable convertible notes, net
Increase (Decrease) in Equity for Reclassifications of Convertible Debt (to) from Mezzanine
Reclassification adjustment for redeemable convertible notes, which is convertible debt that requires the principal to be settled in cash. The reclassifications include accretion of the carrying value of convertible debt and the debt becoming or ceasing to be convertible.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Current
Stock issued under stock plans (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Lessee, Finance Lease, Description [Abstract]
Lessee, Finance Lease, Description [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt Noncurrent
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Service Life
Service Life [Member]
Other noncurrent liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Damages sought on alleged patent infringement
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Percent of annualized revenue derived from impacted products
Loss Contingency, Percent of Potentially Impacted Revenue
The estimated percent of revenue that could potentially be impacted by a loss contingency.
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest in IMFT
Payments to Purchase Noncontrolling Interests
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
2027 Notes
Unsecured Senior Corporate Debt Due 2027 [Member]
Unsecured senior corporate debt due 2027.
Restructure and asset impairments
Restructure and asset impairments
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Contract Liabilities
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Consolidated Amended Direct Purchasers CA
Consolidated Amended Direct Purchasers CA [Member]
Consolidated Amended Direct Purchasers CA
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax (Provision) Benefit
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security