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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2010
Nov. 21, 2010
Apr. 02, 2010
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000004127    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Oct. 01, 2010    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2010    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-01    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 2,716,065,796
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   183,287,033