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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
9 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2010
Jul. 23, 2010
Apr. 03, 2009
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000004127    
Document Type 10-Q    
Document Period End Date Jul. 02, 2010    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2010    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-02    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 1,467,316,160
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   177,700,396