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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2011
Jan. 27, 2012
Apr. 01, 2011
Document Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name Skyworks Solutions, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0000004127    
Document Type 10-Q    
Document Period End Date Dec. 30, 2011    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-28    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float       
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   188,415,515