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Document And Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2016
Apr. 29, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Skyworks Solutions, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000004127  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Apr. 01, 2016  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   190,238,136