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Document And Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Jul. 20, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Skyworks Solutions, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000004127  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2017  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-29  
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   183,740,136