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$ 2,287

$ 4,150

1,234

384

2,507

2,906

Inventories

2,340

2,455

228

350

8,596

10,245

^[1]

2,113

819

Equity method investments

10,554

8,682

1,379

971

Intangible assets, net

449

468

Deferred tax assets

597

816

455

415

24,143

22,416

Liabilities and equity

2,611

2,864

Deferred income

205

309

1,089

1,618

3,905

4,791

6,252

4,893

698

1,102

Commitments and contingencies

10,855

10,786

Common stock, $0.10 par value, 3,000 shares authorized, 1,084 shares issued and outstanding (1,073 as of August 28, 2014)

Micron shareholders' equity:

108

107

Additional capital

7,474

7,868

Retained earnings

5,588

2,729

Treasury stock, 45 shares held as of September 3, 2015

(881)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

Total Micron shareholders' equity

12,302

10,760

Total liabilities and equity

937

802

Total equity

13,239

11,562

$ 24,143

$ 22,416

[1]	The maturities of our long-term marketable securities generally range from one to four years.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014
Liabilities and equity
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common Stock, authorized shares (in shares)	3,000	3,000
Common Stock, issued (in shares)	1,084	1,073
Common Stock, outstanding (in shares)	1,084	1,073
Treasury Stock, held (in shares)	45	0

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total Micron Shareholders' Equity [Member]	Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries [Member]
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 30, 2012		1,018
Balance at Aug. 30, 2012	$ 8,417	$ 102	$ 8,920	$ (1,402)	$ 0	$ 80	$ 7,700	$ 717
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock issued under stock plans (in shares)		27
Repurchase and retirement of stock (in shares)		(1)
Net income	1,194			1,190			1,190	4
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	(16)					(17)	(17)	1
Stock issued under stock plans	150	$ 2	148				150
Stock-based compensation expense	91		91				91
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	11						0	11
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(37)						0	(37)
Noncontrolling interests acquired in connection with business combination	168						0	168
Repurchase and retirement of stock	(5)	$ 0	(5)				(5)
Purchase and settlement of capped calls	(24)		(24)				(24)
Exchange, issuance, conversion and repurchase of convertible notes	57		57				57
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 29, 2013		1,044
Balance at Aug. 29, 2013	10,006	$ 104	9,187	(212)	0	63	9,142	864
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock issued under stock plans (in shares)		36
Repurchase and retirement of stock (in shares)		(4)
Settlement of capped calls and share retirement (in shares)		(3)
Net income	3,079			3,045			3,045	34
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	(7)					(7)	(7)
Stock issued under stock plans	266	$ 4	262				266
Stock-based compensation expense	115		115				115
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	102						0	102
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(18)						0	(18)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests	(146)		34				34	(180)
Repurchase and retirement of stock	(76)	(1)	(33)	(42)			(76)
Settlement of capped calls and share retirement	0	$ 0	62	(62)			0
Redeemable convertible notes	(68)		(68)				(68)
Exchange, issuance, conversion and repurchase of convertible notes	$ (1,691)		(1,691)				(1,691)
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 28, 2014	1,073	1,073
Balance at Aug. 28, 2014	$ 11,562	$ 107	7,868	2,729	0	56	10,760	802
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock issued under stock plans (in shares)		13
Repurchase and retirement of stock (in shares)		(2)
Net income	2,899			2,899			2,899	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net	(44)					(43)	(43)	(1)
Stock issued under stock plans	74	$ 1	73				74
Stock-based compensation expense	168		168				168
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	142						0	142
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(6)						0	(6)
Repurchase and retirement of stock	(53)	$ 0	(13)	(40)			(53)
Repurchase of treasury stock	(831)				(831)		(831)
Settlement of capped calls	0		50		(50)		0
Redeemable convertible notes	19		19				19
Exchange, issuance, conversion and repurchase of convertible notes	$ (691)		(691)				(691)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 03, 2015	1,084	1,084
Balance at Sep. 03, 2015	$ 13,239	$ 108	$ 7,474	$ 5,588	$ (881)	$ 13	$ 12,302	$ 937

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$ 2,899	$ 3,079	$ 1,194
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense and amortization of intangible assets	2,667	2,103	1,804
Amortization of debt discount and other costs	138	167	122
Stock-based compensation	168	115	91
(Gains) losses from currency hedges, net	64	27	222
Loss on restructure of debt	49	195	31
Noncash restructure and asset impairments	1	(17)	106
Adjustment to gain on MMJ Acquisition	0	33
(Gain) on MMJ Acquisition			1,484
Equity in net (income) loss of equity method investees	(447)	(474)	83
Gain from Inotera issuance of shares	(3)	(97)	(48)
Gain from disposition of interest in Aptina	(1)	(119)	0
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	393	(518)	(409)
Inventories	116	194	83
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(691)	671	28
Deferred income taxes, net	168	68	(7)
Other noncurrent liabilities	(16)	243	(15)
Other	(297)	29	10
Net cash provided by operating activities	5,208	5,699	1,811
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	(4,392)	(1,063)	(924)
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	(4,021)	(3,107)	(1,442)
Payments to settle hedging activities	(132)	(26)	(253)
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	(15)	536	0
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities	2,248	557	678
Cash received from disposition of interest in Aptina	1	105	0
Other	79	96	31
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	(6,232)	(2,902)	(1,910)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments of debt	(2,329)	(3,843)	(743)
Cash paid to acquire treasury stock	(884)	(76)	(5)
Payments on equipment purchase contracts	(95)	(30)	(16)
Proceeds from issuance of debt	2,212	2,212	1,121
Proceeds from equipment sale-leaseback transactions	291	14	126
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	142	102	11
Proceeds from issuance of stock under equity plans	73	265	150
Other	(128)	(143)	(124)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(718)	(1,499)	520
Effect of changes in currency exchange rates on cash and equivalents	(121)	(28)	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	(1,863)	1,270	421
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	4,150	2,880	2,459
Cash and equivalents at end of period	2,287	4,150	2,880
Supplemental disclosures
Income taxes refunded (paid), net	(63)	(43)	4
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	(226)	(163)	(107)
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Exchange of convertible notes	0	756	0
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest	$ 0	$ 127	$ 0

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
Significant Accounting Policies	Sep. 03, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation: We are a global leader in advanced semiconductor systems. Our broad portfolio of high-performance memory technologies, including DRAM, NAND Flash, and NOR Flash, is the basis for solid-state drives, modules, multi-chip packages, and other system solutions. Our memory solutions enable the world's most innovative computing, consumer, enterprise storage, networking, mobile, embedded, and automotive applications. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Micron Technology, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to current period presentation. In addition, amounts for certain equipment purchases were reclassified from financing to investing within the statement of cash flows to better reflect the current nature of these transactions and to improve comparability with our industry peers. In the fourth quarter of 2015, we adopted, on a retrospective basis, Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 – Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. (See "Debt – Retrospective Application of a New Accounting Standard" note.) Our fiscal year is the 52 or 53-week period ending on the Thursday closest to August 31. Fiscal year 2015 contained 53 weeks and fiscal years 2014 and 2013 each contained 52 weeks. All period references are to our fiscal periods unless otherwise indicated. Derivative and Hedging Instruments: We use derivative instruments to manage a portion of our exposure to changes in currency exchange rates from our monetary assets and liabilities or future cash flows and to reduce volatility in our earnings caused by changes in interest rates that affect our variable-rate debt. Our derivatives have consisted of forward and option contracts and we have also entered into interest rate swap contracts. We do not use derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Derivative instruments are measured at their fair values and recognized as either assets or liabilities. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivative instruments is based on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. For derivative instruments that are not designated as hedges for accounting purpose, gains or losses from changes in fair values are recognized in other non-operating income (expense). For derivative instruments designated as cash-flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss is included as a component of other comprehensive income (loss), and the ineffective or excluded portion of the gain or loss is included in other non-operating income (expense). The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from these cash flow hedges are reclassified into earnings in the same line items of the consolidated statements of operation and in the same periods in which the underlying transactions affect earnings. Effectiveness is measured by comparing the cumulative change in the fair value of the hedge contract with the cumulative change in the forecasted cash flows of the hedged item. For the effectiveness assessment of our cash-flow hedges, changes in the time value are excluded for forward contracts. We enter into master netting arrangements with our counterparties to mitigate credit risk in derivative hedge transactions. These master netting arrangements allow us and our counterparties to net settle amounts owed to each other. Derivative assets and liabilities that can be net settled with each counterparty have been presented in our consolidated balance sheet on a net basis. (See "Derivative Instruments" note.) Financial Instruments: Cash equivalents include highly liquid short-term investments with original maturities to us of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash. Investments with maturities greater than three months and less than one year are included in short-term investments. Investments with remaining maturities greater than one year are included in long-term marketable investments. The carrying value of investment securities sold is determined using the specific identification method. Functional Currency: The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for all of our consolidated subsidiaries. Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost or net realizable value. Cost includes depreciation, labor, material, and overhead costs, including product and process technology costs. Determining net realizable value of inventories involves numerous judgments, including projecting future average selling prices, sales volumes, and costs to complete products in work in process inventories. When net realizable value is below cost, we record a charge to cost of goods sold to write down inventories to their estimated net realizable value in advance of when the inventories are actually sold. Inventories are primarily categorized as memory (including DRAM, non-volatile, and other memory) for purposes of determining the lower of average cost or net realizable value. The major characteristics considered in determining inventory categories for purposes of determining the lower of cost or net realizable value are product type and markets. We remove amounts from inventory and charge such amounts to cost of goods sold on an average cost basis. Product and Process Technology: Costs incurred to (1) acquire product and process technology, (2) patent technology, and (3) maintain patent technology are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over periods ranging up to 12.5 years. We capitalize a portion of the costs incurred to patent technology based on historical and projected patents issued as a percent of patents we file. Capitalized product and process technology costs are amortized over the shorter of (1) the estimated useful life of the technology, (2) the patent term, or (3) the term of the technology agreement. Fully-amortized assets are removed from product and process technology and accumulated amortization. Product Warranty: We generally provide a limited warranty that our products are in compliance with our specifications existing at the time of delivery. Under our general terms and conditions of sale, liability for certain failures of product during a stated warranty period is usually limited to repair or replacement of defective items or return of, or a credit with respect to, amounts paid for such items. Under certain circumstances, we provide more extensive limited warranty coverage than that provided under our general terms and conditions. Our warranty obligations are not significant. Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, plant, and equipment is stated at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of generally 10 to 30 years for buildings, 5 to 7 years for equipment, and 3 to 5 years for software. Assets held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value and are included in other noncurrent assets. When property, plant, or equipment is retired or otherwise disposed, the net book value is removed and we recognize any gain or loss in our results of operations. We capitalize interest on borrowings during the period of time over which we carry out the activities necessary to bring the asset to the condition of its intended use and location. Capitalized interest becomes part of the cost of the underlying assets and amortized over the useful lives of the assets. Research and Development: Costs related to the conceptual formulation and design of products and processes are expensed as research and development as incurred. Determining when product development is complete requires judgment. Development of a product is deemed complete once the product has been thoroughly reviewed and has passed tests for performance and reliability. Subsequent to product qualification, product costs are valued in inventory. Product design and other research and development costs for certain technologies are shared with our joint venture partners. Amounts receivable from cost-sharing arrangements are reflected as a reduction of research and development expense. (See "Equity – Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries – IMFT" note.) Revenue Recognition: We recognize product or license revenue when persuasive evidence that a sales arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. If we are unable to reasonably estimate returns or the price is not fixed or determinable, sales made under agreements allowing rights of return or price protection are deferred until customers have resold the product. Stock-based Compensation: Stock-based compensation is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and recognized as expense under the straight-line attribution method over the requisite service period. We issue new shares upon the exercise of stock options or conversion of share units. (See "Equity Plans" note.) Treasury Stock: When we retire our treasury stock, any excess of the repurchase price paid over par value is allocated between additional capital and retained earnings. Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires our management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and related disclosures. Estimates and judgments are based on historical experience, forecasted events, and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates and judgments may differ under different assumptions or conditions. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis. Actual results could differ from estimates.

Variable Interest Entities	12 Months Ended
Variable Interest Entities	Sep. 03, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities	Variable Interest Entities We have interests in entities that are VIEs. If we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE, we are required to consolidate it. To determine if we are the primary beneficiary, we evaluate whether we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Our evaluation includes identification of significant activities and an assessment of our ability to direct those activities based on governance provisions and arrangements to provide or receive product and process technology, product supply, operations services, equity funding, financing, and other applicable agreements and circumstances. Our assessments of whether we are the primary beneficiary of our VIEs require significant assumptions and judgments. Unconsolidated VIEs Inotera: Inotera is a VIE because of the terms of its supply agreement with us. We have determined that we do not have the power to direct the activities of Inotera that most significantly impact its economic performance, primarily due to limitations on our governance rights that require the consent of other parties for key operating decisions and due to Inotera's dependence on Nanya for financing and the ability of Inotera to operate in Taiwan. Therefore, we do not consolidate Inotera and we account for our interest under the equity method. (See "Equity Method Investments – Inotera" note.) EQUVO: EQUVO HK Limited ("EQUVO") is a special purpose entity created to facilitate an equipment sale-leaseback financing transaction between us and a consortium of financial institutions. Neither we nor the financing entities have an equity interest in EQUVO. EQUVO is a VIE because its equity is not sufficient to permit it to finance its activities without additional support from the financing entities and because the third-party equity holder lacks characteristics of a controlling financial interest. By design, the arrangement with EQUVO is merely a financing vehicle and we do not bear any significant risks from variable interests with EQUVO. Therefore, we have determined that we do not have the power to direct the activities of EQUVO that most significantly impact its economic performance and we do not consolidate EQUVO. SC Hiroshima Energy Corporation: SC Hiroshima Energy Corporation ("SCHE") is an entity created to construct and operate a cogeneration, electrical power plant to support our wafer manufacturing facility in Hiroshima, Japan. SCHE is a VIE due to the nature of its tolling agreements with us and our purchase and call options for SCHE's assets. We do not have an equity ownership interest in SCHE. We do not control the operation and maintenance of the plant, which we have determined are the activities of SCHE that most significantly impact its economic performance. Therefore, we do not consolidate SCHE. Consolidated VIEs IMFT: IMFT is a VIE because all of its costs are passed to us and its other member, Intel, through product purchase agreements and because IMFT is dependent upon us or Intel for additional cash requirements. The primary activities of IMFT are driven by the constant introduction of product and process technology. Because we perform a significant majority of the technology development, we have the power to direct its key activities. In addition, IMFT manufactures certain products exclusively for us using our technology. We consolidate IMFT because we have the power to direct the activities of IMFT that most significantly impact its economic performance and because we have the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits from IMFT that could potentially be significant to it. MP Mask: MP Mask is a VIE because substantially all of its costs are passed to us and its other member, Photronics, through product purchase agreements and MP Mask is dependent upon us or Photronics for any additional cash requirements. We have tie-breaking voting rights over key operating decisions and nearly all key MP Mask activities are driven by our supply needs. We consolidate MP Mask because we have the power to direct the activities of MP Mask that most significantly impact its economic performance and because we have the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits from MP Mask that could potentially be significant to it. (See "Equity – Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries" note.)

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In July 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2015-11 – Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which changed the subsequent measurement guidance from the lower of cost or market to the lower of cost or net realizable value, with net realizable value defined as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. No other changes were made to the current guidance on inventory measurement. We adopted this standard in the fourth quarter of 2015. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03 – Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, as appropriate, consistent with debt discounts, as opposed to an asset. We adopted this standard in the fourth quarter of 2015 on a retrospective basis. As a result of adopting this standard, we presented our debt issuance costs for recognized debt liabilities as a direct reduction of the related debt liability in the consolidated balance sheets for all periods presented. (See "Debt – Retrospective Application of a New Accounting Standard" note.)

The entire disclosure of changes in accounting principles, including adoption of new accounting pronouncements, that describes the new methods, amount and effects on financial statement line items.

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Micron Memory Japan, Inc.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards	12 Months Ended
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Sep. 03, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05 – Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement, which provides additional guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. Under ASU 2015-05, if a software cloud computing arrangement contains a software license, customers should account for the license element of the arrangement in a manner consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If the arrangement does not contain a software license, customers should account for the arrangement as a service contract. ASU 2015-05 also removes the requirement to analogize to ASC 840-10 – Leases to determine the asset acquired in a software licensing arrangement. This ASU will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of 2017 and early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the effects of the adoption of this ASU on our financial statements. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02 – Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis, which amends the consolidation requirements in Accounting Standards Codification 810 – Consolidation. ASU 2015-02 makes targeted amendments to the current consolidation guidance for VIEs, which could change consolidation conclusions. This ASU will be effective for us beginning in our first quarter of 2017 and early adoption is permitted. We are evaluating the effects of the adoption of this ASU on our financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. The core principal of this ASU is that an entity should recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. Including the one-year extension of this ASU provided by ASU 2015-14, we are required to adopt this ASU beginning in our first quarter of 2019; however, we are permitted to adopt this ASU as early as our first quarter of 2018. This ASU allows for either full retrospective or modified retrospective adoption. We are evaluating the timing of our adoption, the transition method we will elect, and the effects of the adoption of this ASU on our financial statements.

Micron Memory Japan, Inc.

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

MMJ Acquisition [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

On July 31, 2013, we acquired Elpida, now known as MMJ, and a controlling interest in Rexchip, now known as MMT, for an aggregate of $949 million in cash (collectively, "the MMJ Acquisition"). The MMJ Acquisition included (1) the acquisition of MMJ, including its 65% interest in MMT and (2) the acquisition of an additional 24% interest in MMT from Powerchip Technology Corporation (the "MMT Share Purchase"). The MMJ Acquisition was treated as a single business combination because: (1) the two transactions were entered into and closed contemporaneously, and (2) the MMT Share Purchase was negotiated in contemplation of the acquisition of MMJ and its completion was contingent on the closing of the acquisition of MMJ.

In 2014, we purchased additional interests in MMT, increasing our ownership interest to 99.5%. (See "Equity – Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiaries – MMT" note.)

The MMJ Acquisition included a 300mm DRAM wafer fabrication facility located in Hiroshima, Japan, a 300mm DRAM wafer fabrication facility located in Taichung City, Taiwan, and an assembly and test facility located in Akita, Japan. The operations from the MMJ Acquisition, which are included primarily in our MBU and CNBU segments, include the manufacture of mobile DRAM targeted to mobile phones and tablets and computing DRAM targeted to desktop PCs, servers, notebooks, and workstations.

We estimated the provisional fair values of the assets and liabilities of the MMJ Group as of the July 31, 2013 acquisition date using an in-use model, which reflects its value through its use in combination with other assets as a group and we recognized a gain in 2013 of $1.48 billion. In the second quarter of 2014, the provisional amounts recorded in connection with the MMJ Acquisition were adjusted, primarily for pre-petition liabilities, and we recognized a charge in 2014 for these measurement period adjustments. The valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed were as follows:



Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Cash and equivalents	$	999
Receivables	697
Inventories	962
Restricted cash	557
Other current assets	142
Property, plant and equipment	935
Equity method investment	40
Intangible assets	10
Deferred tax assets	811
Other noncurrent assets	66
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(409		)
Current portion of long-term debt	(673		)
Long-term debt	(1,461		)
Other noncurrent liabilities	(75		)
Total net assets acquired	2,601
Noncontrolling interest in MMJ	168
Consideration	949
Preliminary gain on acquisition recognized in 2013	1,484
Adjustment for preliminary pre-petition liabilities	(33		)
Final gain on acquisition	$	1,451

Our results of operations for 2013 included $355 million of net sales and $46 million of operating income from the MMJ Group's operations after the July 31, 2013 acquisition date. Selling, general, and administrative expenses in our results of operations for 2013 included transaction costs of $50 million incurred in connection with the MMJ Acquisition.

The acquisition of MMJ was pursuant to the terms and conditions of an Agreement on Support for Reorganization Companies (as amended, the "Sponsor Agreement") that we entered into in July 2012 with the trustees of the MMJ Companies pursuant to and in connection with the MMJ Companies' corporate reorganization proceedings under the Corporate Reorganization Act of Japan. As a result of the Japan Proceedings, for so long as such proceedings are continuing, the MMJ Companies are subject to certain restrictions on dividends, loans, and advances. The plans of reorganization of the MMJ Companies prohibit the MMJ Companies from paying dividends, including any cash dividends, to us and require that excess earnings be used in their businesses or to fund the MMJ Companies' installment payments. These prohibitions would also effectively prevent the subsidiaries of the MMJ Companies from paying cash dividends to us as any such dividends would have to be first paid to the MMJ Companies which are prohibited from repaying those amounts to us as dividends under the plans of reorganization. In addition, pursuant to an order of the Japan Court, the MMJ Companies cannot make loans or advances, other than certain ordinary-course advances, to us without the consent of the Japan Court. Moreover, loans or advances by subsidiaries of the MMJ Companies may be considered outside the ordinary course of business and may require consent of MMJ's trustees or, in certain cases, approval by the Japan Court. As a result, the assets of the MMJ Companies, while available to satisfy the MMJ Companies' installment payments and other obligations, capital expenditures, and other operating needs of the MMJ Companies, are not available for use by us in our other operations. Certain uses of the assets of the MMJ Companies, including investments in certain capital expenditures and in MMT, may require consent of MMJ's trustees or, in certain cases, approval by the Japan Court. Disposition of certain assets of the MMJ Companies may also require consent of one or more of the secured creditors.

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations as if the MMJ Acquisition had occurred on September 2, 2011. The pro forma financial information includes the accounting effects of the business combination, including adjustments to the amortization of intangible assets; depreciation of property, plant, and equipment; interest expense; and elimination of intercompany activities. The historical results of operations of the MMJ Group for the eleven months ended May 31, 2013 included a gain of $1.69 billion for the forgiveness of debt related to liabilities subject to compromise upon approval of the plans of reorganization by the creditors and the Japan Court. No adjustments were made to the unaudited pro forma financial information for this item, consistent with the requirements for preparation of the pro forma financial information. The unaudited pro forma financial information below is not necessarily indicative of either future results of operations or results that might have been achieved had the MMJ Acquisition occurred on September 2, 2011.



For the year ended	2013
Net sales	$	12,494
Net income	3,825
Net income attributable to Micron	3,770

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	3.69
Diluted	3.57

The unaudited pro forma financial information for 2013 includes our results for the year ended August 29, 2013, which includes one month of results from the MMJ Group following the closing of the MMJ Acquisition, and the results of the MMJ Group, including the adjustments described above, for the eleven months ended May 31, 2013.

The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable).

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Cash and Investments [Text Block]

Cash and Investments

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Investments [Abstract]

Cash and Investments

Cash and the fair values of our available-for-sale investments, which approximated amortized costs, were as follows:



As of	September 3, 2015								August 28, 2014
	Cash and Equivalents		Short-term Investments		Long-term Marketable Investments⁽³⁾		Total Fair Value		Cash and Equivalents		Short-term Investments		Long-term Marketable Investments⁽³⁾		Total Fair Value
Cash	$	1,684	$	—	$	—	$	1,684	$	2,445	$	—	$	—	$	2,445
Level 1⁽¹⁾
Money market funds	168		—		—		168		1,281		—		—		1,281
Marketable equity securities	—		—		—		—		—		—		1		1
	168		—		—		168		1,281		—		1		1,282
Level 2⁽²⁾
Corporate bonds	2		616		1,261		1,879		—		154		407		561
Government securities	58		391		254		703		—		136		284		420
Asset-backed securities	—		8		575		583		—		1		127		128
Certificates of deposit	311		28		23		362		402		8		—		410
Commercial paper	64		191		—		255		22		85		—		107
	435		1,234		2,113		3,782		424		384		818		1,626
	$	2,287	$	1,234	$	2,113	$	5,634	$	4,150	$	384	$	819	$	5,353


⁽¹⁾	The fair value of Level 1 securities is measured based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

⁽²⁾

The fair value of Level 2 securities is measured using information obtained from pricing services, which obtain quoted market prices for similar instruments, non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated by observable market data, or various other methodologies, to determine the appropriate value at the measurement date. We perform supplemental analysis to validate information obtained from these pricing services. As of September 3, 2015, no adjustments were made to such pricing information.


⁽³⁾	The maturities of our long-term marketable securities generally range from one to four years.

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities for 2015, 2014, and 2013 were $1.49 billion, $355 million, and $526 million, respectively. Gross realized gains and losses from sales of available-for-sale securities were not significant for any period presented. As of September 3, 2015, none of our available-for-sale securities had been in a loss position for longer than 12 months.

Receivables

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Receivables [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]



As of	2015		2014
Trade receivables	$	2,188	$	2,524
Income and other taxes	116		104
Other	203		278
	$	2,507	$	2,906

As of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, other receivables included $120 million and $70 million, respectively, due from Intel for amounts related to product design and process development activities under cost-sharing agreements for NAND Flash memory and 3D XPoint memory. (See "Equity – Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries – IMFT" note.)

Inventories

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories



As of	2015		2014
Finished goods	$	785	$	898
Work in process	1,315		1,372
Raw materials and supplies	240		185
	$	2,340	$	2,455

Property, Plant and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Property, Plant and Equipment



As of	2014			Additions			Retirements and Other			2015
Land	$	86		$	2		$	—		$	88
Buildings (includes $289 as of 2014 and $271 as of 2015 for capital leases)	5,093			273			(8		)	5,358
Equipment⁽¹⁾ (includes $1,113 as of 2014 and $1,192 as of 2015 for capital leases)	17,781			3,805			(566		)	21,020
Construction in progress⁽²⁾	114			345			(23		)	436
Software	358			39			(24		)	373
	23,432			4,464			(621		)	27,275
Accumulated depreciation (includes $695 as of 2014 and $717 as of 2015 for capital leases)	(14,750		)	(2,550		)	579			(16,721		)
	$	8,682		$	1,914		$	(42	)	$	10,554


⁽¹⁾	Included costs related to equipment not placed into service of $928 million and $826 million, as of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, respectively.


⁽²⁾	Included building-related construction and tool installation costs on assets not placed into service.

Depreciation expense was $2.55 billion, $1.99 billion, and $1.72 billion for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Other noncurrent assets included land held for development of $58 million as of September 3, 2015 and $57 million as of August 28, 2014. As of September 3, 2015, production equipment and buildings with an aggregate carrying value of $248 million and land with a carrying value of $42 million were pledged as collateral under various notes payable. (See "Debt – Other Facilities" note.)

Equity Method Investments

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments



As of	2015				2014
	Investment Balance		Ownership Percentage		Investment Balance		Ownership Percentage
Inotera⁽¹⁾	$	1,332	33	%	$	914	33	%
Tera Probe	38		40	%	48		40	%
Other	9		Various		9		Various
	$	1,379			$	971

⁽¹⁾ Entity is a variable interest entity.

As of September 3, 2015, substantially all of our maximum exposure to loss from our VIEs that were not consolidated was the $1.33 billion carrying value of our investment in Inotera. We may also incur losses in connection with our rights and obligations to purchase all of Inotera's wafer production capacity under our supply agreements with Inotera.

We recognize our share of earnings or losses from our equity method investees generally on a two-month lag. Our share of earnings for 2015 included $49 million for the net effect of Inotera's full release of its valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets related to its net operating loss carryforward and the resulting tax provision in subsequent periods. Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees, net of tax, included the following:



For the year ended	2015		2014			2013
Inotera	$	445	$	465		$	(79	)
Tera Probe	1		11			—
Other	1		(2		)	(4		)
	$	447	$	474		$	(83	)

The summarized financial information in the tables below reflects aggregate amounts for our equity method investees. Financial information is presented for equity method investments as of the respective dates and for the periods through which we recorded our proportionate share of each investee's results of operations. Summarized results of operations are presented only for the periods subsequent to the acquisition or through the disposition of our ownership interests.



As of	2015		2014
Current assets	$	1,980	$	2,233
Noncurrent assets	3,038		2,502
Current liabilities	436		1,417
Noncurrent liabilities	119		254



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
Net sales	$	2,647	$	3,382	$	1,788
Gross margin	1,253		1,576		1
Operating income (loss)	1,191		1,371		(203		)
Net income (loss)	1,361		1,339		(188		)

Inotera

We have partnered with Nanya in Inotera, a Taiwan DRAM memory company, since 2009. In 2013, Inotera issued 634 million common shares to Nanya and certain of its affiliates in a private placement at a price equal to 9.47 New Taiwan dollars per share, which was in excess of our carrying value per share. As a result of the issuance, our ownership interest decreased from 40% to 35% and we recognized a non-operating gain of $48 million in 2013. In 2014, Inotera issued 400 million common shares in a public offering at a price equal to 31.50 New Taiwan dollars per share, which was in excess of our carrying value per share. As a result of the issuance, our ownership interest decreased from 35% to 33% and we recognized a non-operating gain of $93 million in 2014. As of September 3, 2015, we held a 33% ownership interest in Inotera, Nanya and certain of its affiliates held a 33% ownership interest, and the remaining ownership interest in Inotera was publicly held.

As of September 3, 2015, the market value of our equity interest in Inotera was $1.53 billion based on the closing trading price of 23.20 New Taiwan dollars per share in an active market. As of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, there were gains of $13 million and $44 million, respectively, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for cumulative translation adjustments from our equity investment in Inotera.

Since January 2013, we have purchased all of Inotera's DRAM output at prices reflecting discounts from market prices for our comparable components under a supply agreement. In the second quarter of 2015, we executed a supply agreement, to be effective beginning on January 1, 2016 (the "2016 Supply Agreement"), which will replace the current agreement. Under the 2016 Supply Agreement, the price for DRAM products sold to us will be based on a formula that equally shares margin between Inotera and us. The 2016 Supply Agreement has an initial two-year term, followed by a three-year wind-down period, and contemplates negotiations in late 2016 with respect to a two-year extension, and annual negotiations thereafter with respect to successive one-year extensions. Upon termination of the initial two-year term of the 2016 Supply Agreement, or any extensions, we would purchase DRAM from Inotera during the wind-down period. Our share of Inotera's capacity would decline over the wind-down period. In 2015 and 2014, our cost of products purchased from Inotera was significantly higher than our cost of similar products manufactured in our wholly-owned facilities. We purchased $2.37 billion, $2.68 billion and $1.26 billion of DRAM products in 2015, 2014, and 2013 respectively.

Tera Probe

In 2013, as part of the MMJ Acquisition, we acquired a 40% interest in Tera Probe, which provides semiconductor wafer testing and probe services to us and others. The initial net carrying value of our investment was less than our proportionate share of Tera Probe's equity and the difference is being amortized as a credit to our earnings through equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees (the "Tera Probe Amortization"). As of September 3, 2015, the remaining balance of the Tera Probe Amortization was $27 million and is expected to be amortized over a weighted-average period of seven years. Based on closing trading prices, the market value of our equity interest in Tera Probe was $32 million as of September 3, 2015 and $41 million as of June 30, 2015 (the other-than-temporary impairment measurement date for our fourth quarter, commensurate with our lag period). We evaluated our investment in Tera Probe and concluded that the decline in the market value did not indicate an other-than-temporary impairment primarily because of the limited amount of time of the decline and historical volatility of Tera Probe's stock price. In the first quarter of 2015, we recorded an impairment charge of $10 million within equity in net income of equity method investees to write down the carrying value of our investment in Tera Probe to its fair value, based on its trading price (Level 1 fair value measurement). We incurred manufacturing costs for 2015, 2014, and 2013 of $90 million, $117 million, and $13 million respectively, for services performed by Tera Probe.

Other

Aptina: We held an equity interest in Aptina until August 15, 2014. On August 15, 2014, ON Semiconductor Corporation acquired Aptina for approximately $433 million and we recognized a non-operating gain of $119 million based on our diluted ownership interest of approximately 27%. The gain approximated our share of the consideration because the carrying value of our investment had been reduced to zero in 2012, at which time we ceased recognizing our proportionate share of Aptina's losses.

Through May 3, 2013, we manufactured components for Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor ("CMOS") image sensors for Aptina under a wafer supply agreement. Subsequent to May 3, 2013, we provided various services for Aptina under a service agreement. For 2014 and 2013, we recognized net sales of $43 million and $182 million, respectively, from products sold to and services performed for Aptina, and cost of goods sold of $37 million and $219 million, respectively. In 2013, we assigned to LFoundry Marsica L.r.l. ("LFoundry") our supply agreement with Aptina to manufacture components for image sensors. (See "Restructure and Asset Impairments" note.)

Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Intangible Assets



As of	2015					2014
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Product and process technology	$	864	$	(416	)	$	809	$	(341	)
Other	2		(1		)	1		(1		)
	$	866	$	(417	)	$	810	$	(342	)

During 2015 and 2014, we capitalized $98 million and $177 million, respectively, for product and process technology with weighted-average useful lives of seven years and six years, respectively. Amortization expense was $117 million, $110 million, and $83 million for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. The expected annual amortization expense for intangible assets held as of September 3, 2015 is $118 million for 2016, $102 million for 2017, $93 million for 2018, $43 million for 2019, and $26 million for 2020.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses



As of	2015		2014
Accounts payable	$	1,020	$	996
Property, plant and equipment payables	577		289
Related party payables	338		673
Salaries, wages and benefits	321		456
Income and other taxes	85		71
Customer advances	15		98
Other	255		281
	$	2,611	$	2,864

As of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, related party payables included $327 million and $660 million, respectively, due to Inotera primarily for the purchase of DRAM products. As of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, related party payables also included $11 million and $13 million, respectively, due to Tera Probe for probe services performed. (See "Equity Method Investments" note.)

As of August 28, 2014, customer advances included $90 million, and other noncurrent liabilities also included $90 million, for amounts received from a customer in 2014 under a DRAM supply agreement, all of which was applied to purchases during 2015.

Debt

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]



					2015						2014
Instrument⁽¹⁾	Stated Rate		Effective Rate		Current		Long-Term		Total		Current		Long-Term		Total
MMJ creditor installment payments	N/A		6.25	%	$	161	$	701	$	862	$	192	$	939	$	1,131
Capital lease obligations⁽²⁾	N/A		N/A		326		466		792		323		588		911
1.258% notes	1.258	%	1.97	%	87		217		304		86		305		391
2022 senior notes	5.875	%	6.14	%	—		589		589		—		587		587
2023 senior notes	5.250	%	5.43	%	—		988		988		—		—		—
2024 senior notes	5.250	%	5.38	%	—		545		545		—		—		—
2025 senior notes	5.500	%	5.56	%	—		1,138		1,138		—		1,137		1,137
2026 senior notes	5.625	%	5.73	%	—		446		446		—		—		—
2031B convertible senior notes⁽³⁾	1.875	%	6.98	%	—		—		—		361		—		361
2032C convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	2.375	%	5.95	%	—		197		197		—		309		309
2032D convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	3.125	%	6.33	%	—		150		150		—		284		284
2033E convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	1.625	%	4.50	%	217		—		217		272		—		272
2033F convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	2.125	%	4.93	%	264		—		264		260		—		260
2043G convertible senior notes	3.000	%	6.76	%	—		644		644		—		631		631
Other notes payable	2.209	%	2.38	%	34		171		205		124		113		237
					$	1,089	$	6,252	$	7,341	$	1,618	$	4,893	$	6,511


⁽¹⁾	We have either the obligation or the option to pay cash for the principal amount due upon conversion for all of our convertible notes. Since it is our current intent to settle in cash the principal amount of all of our convertible notes upon conversion, the dilutive effect of such notes on earnings per share is computed under the treasury stock method.

⁽²⁾ Weighted-average imputed rate of 3.7% and 4.3% as of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, respectively.


⁽³⁾	Amount recorded for 2014 included the debt and equity components. The equity component was reclassified to a debt liability as a result of our obligation to settle the conversions of the 2031B Notes in cash.

⁽⁴⁾

Since the closing price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 trading day period ending on June 30, 2015 exceeded 130% of the conversion price per share, holders had the right to convert their notes at any time during the calendar quarter ended September 30, 2015. The closing price of our common stock also exceeded the thresholds for the calendar quarter ended September 30, 2015; therefore, these notes are convertible by the holders through December 31, 2015. The 2033 Notes are classified as current because the terms of these notes require us to pay cash for the principal amount of any converted notes.



		2015							2014
As of	Expected Remaining Term (Years)⁽¹⁾	Outstanding Principal		Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs			Net Carrying Amount		Outstanding Principal		Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs			Net Carrying Amount
MMJ creditor installment payments	4	$	1,012	$	(150	)	$	862	$	1,369	$	(238	)	$	1,131
Capital lease obligations	4	792		—			792		911		—			911
1.258% notes	3	323		(19		)	304		416		(25		)	391
2022 Notes	6	600		(11		)	589		600		(13		)	587
2023 Notes	8	1,000		(12		)	988		—		—			—
2024 Notes	8	550		(5		)	545		—		—			—
2025 Notes	9	1,150		(12		)	1,138		1,150		(13		)	1,137
2026 Notes	10	450		(4		)	446		—		—			—
2031B Notes⁽²⁾	N/A	—		—			—		114		(28		)	361
2032C Notes	4	224		(27		)	197		362		(53		)	309
2032D Notes	6	177		(27		)	150		344		(60		)	284
2033E Notes	2	233		(16		)	217		300		(28		)	272
2033F Notes	4	297		(33		)	264		300		(40		)	260
2043G Notes⁽³⁾	13	1,025		(381		)	644		1,025		(394		)	631
Other notes payable	4	205		—			205		243		(6		)	237
		$	8,038	$	(697	)	$	7,341	$	7,134	$	(898	)	$	6,511


⁽¹⁾	Expected remaining term for amortization of the remaining unamortized discount and debt issuance costs as of September 3, 2015. The expected remaining term of the 2031B Notes was not applicable because the notes were not outstanding as of September 3, 2015. Expected remaining term for capital lease obligations is the weighted-average remaining term.

⁽²⁾ As holders had elected to convert these notes and we elected to settle the conversions in cash, the net carrying amount for 2014 included the debt component and equity component, which were reclassified to a debt liability as a result of our obligation to settle the conversions of the 2031B Notes in cash, resulting in an aggregate liability of $389 million. The outstanding principal reflects the original principal of the 2031B Notes.

⁽³⁾ The 2043G Notes have an original principal amount of $820 million that accretes up to $917 million through the expected term on November 15, 2028 and $1.03 billion at maturity in 2043. The discount is based on the principal at maturity. See "2043G Notes" below.

Our convertible and senior notes are unsecured obligations that rank equally in right of payment with all of our other existing and future unsecured indebtedness, and are effectively subordinated to all of our other existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness. Our parent company, Micron, has $5.18 billion of debt (net of unamortized discount and debt issuance costs), including all of our convertible notes and the 2022 Notes, 2023 Notes, 2024 Notes, 2025 Notes, and 2026 Notes, that is structurally subordinated to all liabilities of its subsidiaries, including trade payables. Micron guarantees certain debt obligations of its subsidiaries. Micron does not guarantee the MMJ creditor installment payments. Micron's guarantees of its subsidiary debt obligations are unsecured obligations ranking equally in right of payment with all of Micron's other existing and future unsecured indebtedness.

2015 Debt Restructure

In 2015, we consummated a number of transactions to restructure our debt, including conversions and settlements, repurchases of convertible notes, issuances of non-convertible notes, and the early repayment of a note. The following table presents the effect of each of the actions in 2015:



	Increase (Decrease) in Principal			Increase (Decrease) in Carrying Value			Increase (Decrease) in Cash			(Decrease) in Equity			(Loss) Gain⁽¹⁾
Conversions and settlements:
2031B Notes	$	(114	)	$	(361	)	$	(389	)	$	—		$	(24	)
2033E Notes	(7		)	(6		)	(19		)	(15		)	2
	(121		)	(367		)	(408		)	(15		)	(22		)

Repurchases:
2032C Notes	(139		)	(121		)	(415		)	(283		)	(10		)
2032D Notes	(166		)	(140		)	(492		)	(341		)	(11		)
2033E Notes	(60		)	(56		)	(107		)	(49		)	(1		)
2033F Notes	(3		)	(2		)	(5		)	(3		)	—
	(368		)	(319		)	(1,019		)	(676		)	(22		)

Issuances:
2023 Notes	1,000			988			988			—			—
2024 Notes	550			545			545			—			—
2026 Notes	450			446			446			—			—
	2,000			1,979			1,979			—			—

Early repayment	(121		)	(115		)	(122		)	—			(5		)

	$	1,390		$	1,178		$	430		$	(691	)	$	(49	)


⁽¹⁾	Included in other non-operating expense.

Conversions and Settlements: During 2015, we had the following debt conversions and settlements:

2031B Notes: On July 23, 2014, we called for the redemption of our remaining 2031B Notes effective on August 22, 2014. Prior to such effective date, substantially all of the holders of our 2031B Notes exercised their option to convert their notes and, in each case, we elected to settle the amount due upon conversion entirely in cash. These notes were cash settled in 2015.

2033E Notes: During 2015, holders converted a portion of our 2033E Notes, and we elected to settle the amounts due upon conversion entirely in cash.

As a result of our elections to settle the amounts due upon conversion in cash, each of the settlement obligations became derivative debt liabilities subject to mark-to-market accounting treatment. Under the terms of the indentures for the above notes, cash settlement amounts for these derivative debt liabilities were determined based on the shares underlying the converted notes multiplied by the volume-weighted-average price of our common stock over a period of 20 consecutive trading days. Therefore, at the dates of our election to settle the conversion in cash, we reclassified the fair values of the equity components of each of the converted notes from additional capital to derivative debt liabilities within current debt in our consolidated balance sheet.

Repurchases: During 2015, we repurchased portions of our convertible 2032C Notes, 2032D Notes, 2033E Notes, and 2033F Notes. The liability and equity components of the repurchased notes had previously been stated separately within debt and additional capital in our consolidated balance sheet. As a result, our accounting for the repurchased notes affected debt and equity.

Issuances: On April 30, 2015, we issued $550 million in principal amount of 2024 Notes due January 2024 and $450 million in principal amount of 2026 Notes due January 2026. On February 3, 2015, we issued $1.00 billion in principal amount of 2023 Notes due August 2023. Issuance costs for these notes totaled $21 million. (See further discussion in "Senior Notes" below.)

Early Repayment: On October 17, 2014, we repaid a note prior to its scheduled maturity.

2014 Debt Restructure

In 2014, we consummated a number of transactions to restructure our debt, including exchanges, conversions and settlements, repurchases of convertible notes, issuances of non-convertible notes, and early repayments of notes. The following table presents the net effect of each of the actions:



	Increase (Decrease) in Principal			Increase (Decrease) in Carrying Value			Increase (Decrease) in Cash			(Decrease) in Equity			Loss⁽¹⁾
Exchanges	$	585		$	282		$	—		$	(238	)	$	49
Conversions and settlements	(770		)	(434		)	(1,446		)	(886		)	130
Repurchases	(320		)	(264		)	(857		)	(567		)	23
Issuances	2,212			2,157			2,157			—			—
Early repayments	(336		)	(332		)	(339		)	—			3
	$	1,371		$	1,409		$	(485	)	$	(1,691	)	$	205


⁽¹⁾	$184 million included in other non-operating expense and $21 million included in interest expense


•	Exchanges: Exchanged $440 million in aggregate principal amount of our 2027 Notes, 2031A Notes, and 2031B Notes into $1.03 billion principal amount at maturity of 2043G Notes.

•

Conversions and Settlements: Holders of substantially all of our remaining 2014 Notes, 2027 Notes, and 2031A Notes (with an aggregate principal amount of $770 million) converted their notes and we settled the conversions in cash for $1.45 billion. Holders of substantially all of our remaining 2031B Notes converted their notes in August 2014. As a result of our election to settle the conversion amounts entirely in cash, the settlement obligations became derivative debt liabilities, increasing the carrying value of the 2031B Notes by $275 million in 2014 before being cash settled in 2015.


•	Repurchases: Repurchased $320 million in aggregate principal amount of our convertible 2031B Notes, 2032C Notes, and 2032D Notes for an aggregate of $857 million in cash.


•	Issuances: Issued $600 million in principal amount of the 2022 Notes and $1.15 billion in principal amount of the 2025 Notes, and issued $462 million in principal amount of the 1.258% senior notes due 2019.


•	Early Repayments: Repaid $332 million of notes and capital leases prior to their scheduled maturities.

2013 Debt Restructure

During 2013, we repurchased $464 million in aggregate principal amount of our 2014 Notes for $477 million in cash. The liability and equity components of the 2014 Notes had previously been stated separately within debt and additional capital in our consolidated balance sheet. As a result, the repurchase resulted in the derecognition of $430 million in debt for the principal amount (net of $34 million of debt discount) and $15 million in additional capital for the equity component. We recognized a loss of $31 million in 2013, which was included in other non-operating expense.

MMJ Creditor Installment Payments

Under the MMJ Companies' plans of reorganization, which set forth the treatment of the MMJ Companies' pre-petition creditors and their claims, the MMJ Companies were required to pay 200 billion yen, less certain expenses of the reorganization proceedings and other items, to their secured and unsecured creditors in 7 annual installment payments (the "MMJ Creditor Installment Payments"). The MMJ Creditor Installment Payments do not provide for interest and were recorded at fair value in the MMJ Acquisition. The fair-value discount is accreted to interest expense over the term of the installment payments.

Under the MMJ Companies' corporate reorganization proceedings, the secured creditors of MMJ will recover 100% of their amount of their fixed claims in 6 annual installment payments through December 2018 and the unsecured creditors will recover at least 17.4% of the amount of their fixed claims in 7 annual installment payments through December 2019. In December 2014, we paid the second installment payment of 21 billion yen to the reorganization creditors of the MMJ Companies. The secured creditors of MAI were paid in full with a portion of the first installment payment made in October 2013, while the unsecured creditors of MAI will recover at least 19% of the amount of their claims in 7 installment payments through December 2019. The remaining portion of the unsecured claims of the creditors of the MMJ Companies not recovered pursuant to the Reorganization Proceedings will be discharged, without payment, through December 2019.

The following table presents the remaining amounts of MMJ Creditor Installment Payments (stated in Japanese yen and U.S. dollars) and the amount of unamortized discount as of September 3, 2015:



2016	¥	19,813		$	165
2017	19,840			165
2018	19,762			164
2019	28,687			238
2020	33,642			280
	121,744			1,012
Less unamortized discount	(17,981		)	(150		)
	¥	103,763		$	862

Pursuant to the terms of the Sponsor Agreement, we entered into a series of agreements with the MMJ Companies, including supply agreements, research and development services agreements, and general services agreements, which are intended to generate operating cash flows to meet the requirements of the MMJ Companies' businesses, including the funding of the MMJ Creditor Installment Payments.

Capital Lease Obligations

In 2015, we recorded capital lease obligations aggregating $324 million, including $291 million related to equipment sale-leaseback transactions, at a weighted-average effective interest rate of 3.2%, payable in periodic installments through May 2019. In 2014, we recorded capital lease obligations aggregating $121 million at a weighted-average effective interest rate of 4.6%, payable in periodic installments through December 2023.

1.258% Notes

On December 20, 2013, we issued $462 million in principal amount of the 1.258% Notes. The 1.258% Notes mature on January 15, 2019 and are collateralized by certain equipment, which had a carrying value of $95 million as of September 3, 2015. The principal amount of the 1.258% Notes is payable in 10 semiannual installments in January and July of each year, commencing in July 2014. The Export-Import Bank of the United States (the "Ex-Im Bank") guaranteed payment of all regularly scheduled installment payments of principal and interest on the 1.258% Notes. We paid $23 million to Ex-Im Bank for its guarantee upon issuance of the 1.258% Notes.

The 1.258% Notes contain covenants which are customary for financings of this type, including negative covenants that limit or restrict our ability to create liens or dispose of the equipment securing the 1.258% Notes. Events of default also include, among others, the occurrence of any event or circumstance that, in the reasonable judgment of Ex-Im Bank, is likely materially and adversely to affect our ability to perform any payment obligation, or any of our other material obligations under the indenture, the 1.258% Notes, or under any other related transaction documents to which Ex-Im Bank is a party.

Cash Redemption at Our Option: At any time prior to the maturity date of the 1.258% Notes, we may redeem the 1.258% Notes, in whole or in part, at a price equal to the principal amount of the 1.258% Notes to be redeemed plus a make-whole premium as described in the indenture, together with accrued and unpaid interest.

Senior Notes



	Issuance Date	Maturity Date	Principal Issued
2022 Notes	Feb 2014	Feb 2022	$	600
2023 Notes	Feb 2015	Aug 2023	1,000
2024 Notes	Apr 2015	Jan 2024	550
2025 Notes	Jul 2014	Feb 2025	1,150
2026 Notes	Apr 2015	Jan 2026	450

The senior notes above contain covenants that, among other things, limit, in certain circumstances, our ability and/or the ability of our domestic restricted subsidiaries (which are generally subsidiaries in the U.S. in which we own at least 80% of the voting stock) to (1) create or incur certain liens and enter into sale and lease-back transactions, (2) create, assume, incur, or guarantee certain additional secured indebtedness and unsecured indebtedness of our domestic restricted subsidiaries, and (3) consolidate with or merge with or into, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of our assets, to another entity. These covenants are subject to a number of limitations, exceptions, and qualifications.

Cash Redemption at Our Option: We have the option to redeem these notes. The applicable redemption price will be determined as follows:



	Redemption Period Requiring Payment of:		Redemption up to 35% Using Cash Proceeds From an Equity Offering⁽³⁾
	Make-Whole⁽¹⁾	Premium⁽²⁾	Date	Specified Price
2022 Notes	Prior to Feb 15, 2017	On or after Feb 15, 2017	Prior to Feb 15, 2017	105.875	%
2023 Notes	Prior to Feb 1, 2018	On or after Feb 1, 2018	Prior to Feb 1, 2018	105.250	%
2024 Notes	Prior to May 1, 2018	On or after May 1, 2018	Prior to May 1, 2018	105.250	%
2025 Notes	Prior to Aug 1, 2019	On or after Aug 1, 2019	Prior to Aug 1, 2017	105.500	%
2026 Notes	Prior to May 1, 2020	On or after May 1, 2020	Prior to May 1, 2018	105.625	%


⁽¹⁾	If we redeem prior to the applicable date, the price is principal plus a make-whole premium equal to the present value of the remaining scheduled interest payments as described in the applicable indenture, together with accrued and unpaid interest.


⁽²⁾	If we redeem on or after the applicable date, the price is principal plus a premium which declines over time as specified in the applicable indenture, together with accrued and unpaid interest.


⁽³⁾	If we redeem prior to the applicable date with net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings, the price is equal to the amount specified above, together with accrued and unpaid interest, subject to a maximum redemption of 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the respective notes being redeemed.

Convertible Senior Notes

Accounting standards for convertible debt instruments that may be fully or partially settled in cash upon conversion require the debt and equity components to be separately accounted for in a manner that reflects a nonconvertible borrowing rate when interest expense is recognized in subsequent periods. The amount initially recorded as debt is based on the fair value of the debt component as a standalone instrument, determined using an interest rate for similar nonconvertible debt issued by entities with credit ratings similar to ours at the time of issuance. The difference between the debt recorded at inception and its principal amount is accreted to principal through interest expense over the estimated life of the note.

As of September 3, 2015, the trading price of our common stock was higher than the initial conversion prices of our 2032 Notes and our 2033 Notes. As a result, the conversion values were in excess of principal amounts for such notes. The following table summarizes our convertible notes outstanding as of September 3, 2015:



	Holder Put Date⁽¹⁾	Outstanding Principal		Underlying Shares	Conversion Price Per Share		Conversion Price Per Share Threshold⁽²⁾		Conversion Value in Excess of Principal⁽³⁾
2032C Notes	May 2019	$	224	23	$	9.63	$	12.52	$	161
2032D Notes	May 2021	177		18	9.98		12.97		117
2033E Notes	February 2018	233		21	10.93		14.21		121
2033F Notes	February 2020	297		27	10.93		14.21		154
2043G Notes⁽⁴⁾	November 2028	1,025		35	29.16		37.91		—
		$	1,956	124					$	553


⁽¹⁾	The terms of our convertible notes give holders the right to require us to repurchase all or a portion of their notes at a date prior to the contractual maturities of the notes at a price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest.

⁽²⁾

Holders have the right to convert all or a portion of their notes at a date prior to the contractual maturity if, during any calendar quarter, the closing price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter is more than 130% of the conversion price. The closing price of our common stock exceeded the thresholds for the calendar quarter ended September 30, 2015 for our 2032 Notes and 2033 Notes; therefore, those notes are convertible by the holders through December 31, 2015.


⁽³⁾	Based on our closing share price of $16.59 as of September 3, 2015.


⁽⁴⁾	See "2043G Notes."

Carrying amounts of the equity components of our convertible notes, which are included in additional capital in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets were as follows:



As of	2015		2014
2032C Notes	$	41	$	67
2032D Notes	35		69
2033E Notes (excludes $16 and $27 million in mezzanine equity, respectively)	8		3
2033F Notes (excludes $33 and $41 million in mezzanine equity, respectively)	8		1
2043G Notes	173		173
	$	265	$	313

Interest expense for our convertible notes, consisting of contractual interest and amortization of discount and issuance costs, aggregated $101 million, $132 million, and $156 million for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Interest expense by note was as follows:



	Contractual Interest						Amortization of Discount and Issuance Costs
For the year ended	2015		2014		2013		2015		2014		2013
2032C Notes	$	8	$	11	$	13	$	9	$	12	$	14
2032D Notes	9		13		14		6		8		9
2033E Notes	5		5		3		7		7		4
2033F Notes	6		6		3		7		6		3
2043G Notes	31		24		—		13		9		—
Other notes⁽¹⁾	—		7		27		—		24		66
	$	59	$	66	$	60	$	42	$	66	$	96

⁽¹⁾Other notes include the 2014 Notes, 2027 Notes, 2031A Notes, and 2031B Notes.

2031B Notes: On July 26, 2011, we issued $345 million of 2031B Notes due August 2031. During 2014, we exchanged $205 million of aggregate principal amount of 2031B Notes for a portion of the 2043G Notes, repurchased $26 million of aggregate principal amount for cash, and called for the redemption of the remaining $114 million of aggregate principal amount effective on August 22, 2014. Prior to such effective date, substantially all of the holders of the 2031B Notes had converted their notes, which were settled in cash with payments of $389 million in 2015.

2032C and 2032D Notes: On April 18, 2012, we issued $550 million of the 2032C Notes and $450 million of the 2032D Notes, each due May 2032. The initial conversion rate for the 2032C Notes is 103.8907 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount, equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $9.63 per share of common stock. The initial conversion rate for the 2032D Notes is 100.1803 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount, equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $9.98 per share of common stock. Interest is payable in May and November of each year. During 2015 and 2014, we repurchased $139 million and $188 million, respectively of aggregate principal amounts of the 2032C Notes and $166 million and $106 million, respectively of aggregate principal amounts of the 2032D Notes, for cash.

Conversion Rights: Holders may convert their 2032 Notes under the following circumstances: (1) if the 2032 Notes are called for redemption; (2) during any calendar quarter if the closing price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter is more than 130% of the conversion price of the 2032 Notes (approximately $12.52 per share for the 2032C Notes and $12.97 per share for the 2032D Notes); (3) if the trading price of the 2032 Notes is less than 98% of the product of the closing price of our common stock and the conversion rate of the 2032 Notes during the periods specified in the indenture; (4) if specified distributions or corporate events occur, as set forth in the indenture for the 2032 Notes; or (5) at any time after February 1, 2032.

We have the option to pay cash, issue shares of common stock or any combination thereof for the aggregate amount due upon conversion. It is our intent to settle the principal amount of the 2032 Notes in cash upon any conversion. As a result, only the amounts payable in excess of the principal amounts upon conversion of the 2032 Notes are considered in diluted earnings per share under the treasury stock method.

Cash Redemption at Our Option: We may redeem for cash the 2032C Notes on or after May 1, 2016 and the 2032D Notes on or after May 1, 2017 if the volume weighted average price of our common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price for at least 20 trading days during any 30 consecutive trading day period. The redemption price will equal the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. If we redeem the 2032C Notes prior to May 4, 2019, or the 2032D Notes prior to May 4, 2021, we will also pay a make-whole premium in cash equal to the present value of all remaining scheduled payments of interest from the redemption date to May 4, 2019 for the 2032C Notes, or to May 4, 2021 for the 2032D Notes, using a discount rate equal to 1.5%.

Cash Repurchase at the Option of the Holder: We may be required by the holders of the 2032 Notes to repurchase for cash all or a portion of the 2032C Notes on May 1, 2019 and all or a portion of the 2032D Notes on May 1, 2021 at a price equal to the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. Upon a change in control or a termination of trading, as defined in the indenture, holders of the 2032 Notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or a portion of their 2032 Notes at a price equal to the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

2033E and 2033F Notes: On February 12, 2013, we issued $300 million of the 2033E Notes and $300 million of the 2033F Notes. The initial conversion rate for the 2033 Notes is 91.4808 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount, equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $10.93 per share of common stock. Interest is payable in February and August of each year. During 2015, holders converted $7 million of aggregate principal amounts of the 2033E Notes, and we elected to settle the amounts due upon conversion entirely in cash. During 2015, we repurchased $60 million of aggregate principal amounts of the 2033E Notes and $3 million of aggregate principal amounts of the 2033F Notes, for cash.

Conversion Rights: Holders may convert their 2033 Notes under the following circumstances: (1) if the 2033 Notes are called for redemption; (2) during any calendar quarter if the closing price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter is more than 130% of the conversion price of the 2033 Notes (approximately $14.21 per share); (3) if the trading price of the 2033 Notes is less than 98% of the product of the closing price of our common stock and the conversion rate of the 2033 Notes during the periods specified in the indenture; (4) if specified distributions or corporate events occur, as set forth in the indenture for the 2033 Notes; or (5) at any time after November 15, 2032.

Upon conversion, we will pay cash equal to the lesser of the aggregate principal amount and the conversion value of the notes being converted and cash, shares of common stock or a combination of cash and shares of common stock, at our option, for any remaining conversion obligation. As a result, only the amounts payable in excess of the principal amounts upon conversion of the 2033 Notes are considered in diluted earnings per share under the treasury stock method.

Cash Redemption at Our Option: We may redeem for cash the 2033E Notes on or after February 20, 2018 and the 2033F Notes on or after February 20, 2020 at a price equal the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

Cash Repurchase at the Option of the Holder: We may be required by the holders of the 2033 Notes to repurchase for cash all or a portion of the 2033E Notes on February 15, 2018 and on February 15, 2023 and all or a portion of the 2033F Notes on February 15, 2020 and on February 15, 2023 at a price equal to the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. Upon a change in control or a termination of trading, as defined in the indenture, holders of the 2033 Notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or a portion of their 2033 Notes at a price equal to the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.

2043G Notes: On November 12, 2013, we issued $1.03 billion principal amount of the 2043G Notes in exchange for $440 million in aggregate principal amount of our 2027 Notes, 2031A Notes, and 2031B Notes. Each $1,000 of principal amount at maturity had an original issue price of $800. An amount equal to the difference between the original issue price and the principal amount at maturity will accrete in accordance with a schedule set forth in the indenture. The original principal amount of $820 million accretes up to $1.03 billion at maturity in 2043. The initial conversion rate for the 2043G Notes is 34.2936 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount at maturity, equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $29.16 per share of common stock. Interest is payable in May and November of each year.

Conversion Rights: Holders may convert their 2043G Notes under the following circumstances: (1) if the 2043G Notes are called for redemption; (2) during any calendar quarter if the closing price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter is more than 130% of the conversion price of the 2043G Notes (approximately $37.91 per share); (3) if the trading price of the 2043G Notes is less than 98% of the product of the closing price of our common stock and the conversion rate of the 2043G Notes during the periods specified in the indenture; (4) if specified distributions or corporate events occur, as set forth in the indenture; or (5) at any time after August 15, 2043.

We have the option to pay cash, issue shares of common stock or any combination thereof, for the aggregate amount due upon conversion. It is our current intent to settle in cash the principal amount of the 2043G Notes upon conversion. As a result, the dilutive effect of the 2043G Notes in earnings per share is computed under the treasury stock method.

Cash Redemption at Our Option: Prior to November 20, 2018, we may redeem for cash the 2043G Notes if the volume weighted average price of our common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price for at least 20 trading days during any 30 consecutive trading day period. The redemption price will equal the principal amount at maturity plus accrued and unpaid interest. On or after November 20, 2018, we may redeem for cash the 2043G Notes without regard to the closing price of our common stock at a price equal the accreted principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. If we redeem the 2043G Notes prior to November 20, 2018, we are required to pay in cash a make-whole premium as specified in the indenture.

Cash Repurchase at the Option of the Holder: Holders of the 2043G Notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or a portion of the 2043G Notes on November 15, 2028 at a price equal to the accreted principal amount of $917 million plus accrued and unpaid interest. Holders of the 2043G Notes may also require us to repurchase for cash all or a portion of their 2043G Notes at a price equal to the accreted principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest upon a change in control or a termination of trading, as defined in the indenture.

Other Facilities

Revolving Credit Facilities: On February 12, 2015, we terminated our unused $255 million senior three-year revolving credit facility and entered into a senior five-year revolving credit facility. Under this credit facility, we can draw up to the lesser of $750 million or 80% of the net outstanding balance of certain trade receivables, as defined in the facility agreement. Any amounts drawn are collateralized by a security interest in such trade receivables. The credit facility contains customary covenants and conditions, including as a funding condition the absence of any event or circumstance that has a material adverse effect on certain of our operations, assets, prospects, business, or condition, and including negative covenants that limit or restrict our ability to create liens on, or dispose of, the collateral underlying the obligations under this facility. Interest is payable on any outstanding principal balance at a variable rate equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.75% to 2.25%, depending upon the utilized portion of the facility. On April 16, 2015, we drew $75 million under this facility at an interest rate equal to 2.15% per annum. As of September 3, 2015, $75 million of principal was outstanding under this facility and $572 million was available for us to draw.

On December 2, 2014, we terminated our unused $153 million senior three-year revolving credit facility and entered into a senior five-year revolving credit facility, collateralized by a security interest in certain trade receivables and inventory. The new credit facility has an aggregate revolving commitment which is subject to certain adjustments, including an availability block that effectively limits the maximum amount we could draw to $540 million. Additionally, the maximum amount we could draw may decrease further if the value, as defined, of our trade receivables and inventory collateralizing the credit facility decreases below a specified threshold. The credit facility contains customary covenants and conditions, including as a funding condition the absence of any event or circumstance that has a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition. Generally, interest is payable on any outstanding principal balance at a variable rate not to exceed LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.25% to 1.75%, depending upon the utilized portion of the facility. On April 16, 2015, we drew $50 million under this facility at an interest rate equal to 1.65% per annum. As of September 3, 2015, $50 million of principal was outstanding under this facility and $270 million was available for us to draw.

Other Facilities: On April 14, 2015, our IMFT joint venture entered into a commitment letter and progress payment agreement to obtain up to $275 million of financing collateralized by semiconductor production equipment. The facility was terminated in September 2015 and not utilized.

On May 28, 2015, we entered into a term loan agreement to obtain financing collateralized by certain property, plant, and equipment. Subject to customary conditions, we can draw up to 6.90 billion New Taiwan dollars or an equivalent amount in U.S. dollars (approximately $213 million as of September 3, 2015). On June 18, 2015, we drew $40 million under this arrangement. Subsequent draws must occur by December 18, 2015. Amounts drawn will be made subject to a three-year loan, with equal quarterly principal payments beginning six months after the initial draw. Amounts drawn in New Taiwan dollars will accrue interest at a variable rate equal to the three-month Taipei Interbank Offered Rate ("TAIBOR") plus a margin not to exceed 2.0%. Amounts drawn in U.S. dollars will accrue interest at a variable rate equal to the three-month LIBOR plus a margin not to exceed 2.2%. As of September 3, 2015, the outstanding balance was $40 million.

On March 13, 2015, we borrowed $47 million under a two-year note, collateralized by certain property, plant, and equipment. The note is payable in equal quarterly installments, plus interest at a variable rate equal to the 90-day TAIBOR plus 1.65% per annum. As of September 3, 2015, the outstanding balance was $40 million.

During 2015, we repaid, prior to their scheduled maturities, an aggregate of $159 million to close certain other notes payable with a weighted-average annual interest rate of 2.44% and repaid, according to the scheduled payment terms, another note payable of $127 million, which amount represented the present value of monthly installment payments for the acquisition of an additional 9.9% interest in MMT.

Maturities of Notes Payable and Future Minimum Lease Payments

As of September 3, 2015, maturities of notes payable (including the MMJ Creditor Installment Payments) and future minimum lease payments under capital lease obligations were as follows:



	Notes Payable			Capital Lease Obligations
2016	$	291		$	349
2017	289			173
2018	504			131
2019	508			91
2020	702			32
2021 and thereafter	4,844			76
Unamortized discounts and interest, respectively	(589		)	(60		)
	$	6,549		$	792

Retrospective Application of a New Accounting Standard

Effective in the fourth quarter of 2015, we adopted ASU 2015-03 – Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, as appropriate, consistent with debt discounts, as opposed to an asset. The new accounting standard required retrospective application; therefore, our financial statements and notes to these statements contained herein have been adjusted to reflect the impact of adopting this new accounting standard. The following table sets forth the financial statement line items affected by retrospective application of this new accounting standard:



As of August 28, 2014	Previously Reported		Effect of Adoption			Retrospectively Adjusted
Other noncurrent assets	$	497	$	(82	)	$	415
Current debt	1,638		(20		)	1,618
Long-term debt	4,955		(62		)	4,893
Redeemable convertible debt	57		11			68
Additional capital	7,879		(11		)	7,868

Commitments

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]

Commitments

As of September 3, 2015, we had commitments of approximately $1.62 billion for the acquisition of property, plant, and equipment. We lease certain facilities and equipment under operating leases. Total rental expense was $48 million, $57 million, and $41 million for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Minimum future operating lease commitments as of September 3, 2015 were as follows:



2016	$	218
2017	296
2018	106
2019	15
2020	12
2021 and thereafter	35
	$	682

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Contingencies	Sep. 03, 2015
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Contingencies	Contingencies We have accrued a liability and charged operations for the estimated costs of adjudication or settlement of various asserted and unasserted claims existing as of the applicable balance sheet dates, including those described below. We are currently a party to other legal actions arising from the normal course of business, none of which is expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. Patent Matters As is typical in the semiconductor and other high technology industries, from time to time others have asserted, and may in the future assert, that our products or manufacturing processes infringe their intellectual property rights. On November 21, 2014, Elm 3DS Innovations, LLC ("Elm") filed a patent infringement action against Micron, Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., and Micron Consumer Products Group, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. On March 27, 2015, Elm filed an amended complaint against the same entities. The amended complaint alleges that unspecified semiconductor products of ours that incorporate multiple stacked die infringe thirteen U.S. patents and seeks damages, attorneys’ fees, and costs. On December 15, 2014, Innovative Memory Solutions, Inc. filed a patent infringement action against us in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. The complaint alleges that a variety of our NAND Flash products infringe eight U.S. patents and seeks damages, attorneys' fees, and costs. Among other things, the above lawsuits pertain to certain of our DDR DRAM, DDR2 DRAM, DDR3 DRAM, DDR4 DRAM, SDR SDRAM, PSRAM, RLDRAM, LPDRAM, NAND Flash, and certain other memory products we manufacture, which account for a significant portion of our net sales. We are unable to predict the outcome of assertions of infringement made against us and therefore cannot estimate the range of possible loss. A determination that our products or manufacturing processes infringe the intellectual property rights of others or entering into a license agreement covering such intellectual property could result in significant liability and/or require us to make material changes to our products and/or manufacturing processes. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. Qimonda On January 20, 2011, Dr. Michael Jaffé, administrator for Qimonda insolvency proceedings, filed suit against Micron and Micron Semiconductor B.V., our Netherlands subsidiary ("Micron B.V."), in the District Court of Munich, Civil Chamber. The complaint seeks to void under Section 133 of the German Insolvency Act a share purchase agreement between Micron B.V. and Qimonda signed in fall 2008 pursuant to which Micron B.V. purchased substantially all of Qimonda's shares of Inotera Memories, Inc. (the "Inotera Shares"), representing approximately 55% of our total shares in Inotera as of September 3, 2015, and seeks an order requiring us to re-transfer those shares to the Qimonda estate. The complaint also seeks, among other things, to recover damages for the alleged value of the joint venture relationship with Inotera and to terminate under Sections 103 or 133 of the German Insolvency Code a patent cross-license between us and Qimonda entered into at the same time as the share purchase agreement. Following a series of hearings with pleadings, arguments and witnesses on behalf of the Qimonda estate, on March 13, 2014, the Court issued judgments: (1) ordering Micron B.V. to pay approximately $1 million in respect of certain Inotera shares sold in connection with the original share purchase; (2) ordering Micron B.V. to disclose certain information with respect to any Inotera Shares sold by it to third parties; (3) ordering Micron B.V. to disclose the benefits derived by it from ownership of the Inotera Shares, including in particular, any profits distributed on such shares and all other benefits; (4) denying Qimonda’s claims against Micron for any damages relating to the joint venture relationship with Inotera; and (5) determining that Qimonda's obligations under the patent cross-license agreement are canceled. In addition, the Court issued interlocutory judgments ordering, among other things: (1) that Micron B.V. transfer to the Qimonda estate the Inotera Shares still owned by it and pay to the Qimonda estate compensation in an amount to be specified for any Inotera Shares sold to third parties; and (2) that Micron B.V. pay the Qimonda estate as compensation an amount to be specified for benefits derived by it from ownership of the Inotera Shares. The interlocutory judgments have no immediate, enforceable effect on us, and, accordingly, we expect to be able to continue to operate with full control of the Inotera Shares subject to further developments in the case. We have filed a notice of appeal, and the parties have submitted briefs to the appeals court. The next hearing on the matter has not yet been scheduled. We are unable to predict the outcome of the matter and therefore cannot estimate the range of possible loss. The final resolution of this lawsuit could result in the loss of the Inotera Shares or monetary damages, unspecified damages based on the benefits derived by Micron B.V. from the ownership of the Inotera Shares, and/or the termination of the patent cross-license, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operation, or financial condition. As of September 3, 2015, the Inotera Shares had a carrying value in equity method investments for purposes of our financial reporting of $683 million and a market value of $846 million. Other In the normal course of business, we are a party to a variety of agreements pursuant to which we may be obligated to indemnify the other party. It is not possible to predict the maximum potential amount of future payments under these types of agreements due to the conditional nature of our obligations and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. Historically, our payments under these types of agreements have not had a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.

The entire disclosure for loss and gain contingencies. Describes any existing condition, situation, or set of circumstances involving uncertainty as of the balance sheet date (or prior to issuance of the financial statements) as to a probable or reasonably possible loss incurred by an entity that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur, and typically discloses the amount of loss recorded or a range of possible loss, or an assertion that no reasonable estimate can be made.

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Redeemable Convertible Notes Redeemable Convertible Notes	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015
Redeemable Convertible Notes [Abstract]
Redeemable Convertible Notes [Text Block]	Redeemable Convertible Notes Under the terms of the indentures governing the 2033 Notes, upon conversion, we would be required to pay cash equal to the lesser amount of (1) the aggregate principal amount or (2) the conversion value of the notes being converted. To the extent the conversion value exceeds the principal amount, we could pay cash, shares of common stock, or a combination thereof, at our option, for the amount of such excess. The 2033 Notes were convertible at the option of the holders as of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014. Therefore, the 2033 Notes were classified as current debt and the aggregate difference between the principal amount and the carrying value of $49 million as of September 3, 2015 and $68 million as of August 28, 2014 was classified as redeemable convertible notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. (See "Debt" note.)

Equity

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Equity

Micron Shareholders' Equity

Common Stock Repurchases: Since the first quarter of 2015, our Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $1.25 billion of our outstanding common stock, $250 million of which was authorized in the first quarter of 2016. Any repurchases under the authorization may be made in open market purchases, block trades, privately-negotiated transactions, and/or derivative transactions. Repurchases are subject to market conditions and our ongoing determination of the best use of available cash. During 2015, we repurchased 42 million shares for $831 million (including commissions) through open market transactions, which were recorded as treasury stock.

Capped Calls

Issued and Outstanding Capped Calls: We have entered into capped calls, which are intended to reduce the effect of potential dilution from our convertible notes. The capped calls provide for our receipt of cash or shares, at our election, from our counterparties if the trading price of our stock is above a specified initial strike price at the expiration dates. The amounts receivable varies based on the trading price of our stock, up to specified cap prices. The dollar value of the cash or shares that we would receive from the capped calls upon their expiration date ranges from $0 if the trading price of our stock is below the initial strike price for all of the capped calls to $814 million if the trading price of our stock is at or above the cap price for all of the capped calls. We paid $57 million in 2011 to purchase the 2031 Capped Calls, $103 million in 2012 to purchase the 2032 Capped Calls and $48 million in 2013 to purchase the 2033 Capped Calls. The amounts paid were recorded as charges to additional capital.

The following table presents information related to the issued and outstanding capped calls as of September 3, 2015:



Capped Calls				Strike Price		Cap Price Range				Underlying Common Shares	Value at Expiration⁽¹⁾
Capped Calls	Expiration Dates			Strike Price		Low		High		Underlying Common Shares	Minimum		Maximum
2031	Jan 2016	–	Feb 2016	$	9.50	$	13.17	$	13.17	18	$	—	$	67
2032C	May 2016	–	Nov 2017	9.80		14.26		15.69		56	—		307
2032D	Nov 2016	–	May 2018	10.16		14.62		16.04		44	—		244
2033E	Jan 2018	–	Feb 2018	10.93		14.51		14.51		27	—		98
2033F	Jan 2020	–	Feb 2020	10.93		14.51		14.51		27	—		98
										172	$	—	$	814

⁽¹⁾

Settlement in cash on the respective expiration dates would result in us receiving an amount ranging from zero, if the market price per share of our common stock is at or below the low strike price, to the maximum amount if the market price per share of our common stock is at or above the high cap price. If share settlement were elected, the number of shares received would be determined by the value of the capped calls at the time of settlement divided by the share price on the settlement date. Settlement of the capped calls prior to the expiration dates may be for an amount less than the maximum value at expiration.

Expiration and Unwind of Capped Calls: A portion of our 2031 Capped Calls expired in the fourth quarter of 2015. We elected share settlement and received 3 million shares of our stock, equivalent to approximately $50 million based on the trading stock price at the time of expiration, which were recorded as treasury stock. In May 2014, we and the counterparties agreed to terminate and unwind a portion of our 2031 Capped Calls. We elected share settlement and received 3 million shares of our stock, equivalent to approximately $86 million based on the trading stock price at the time of the unwind. The shares received in May 2014 were retired from treasury stock in 2014.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the year ended September 3, 2015, were as follows:



	Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments, Net			Gains (Losses) on Investments, Net			Pension Liability Adjustments			Total
Balance as of August 28, 2014	$	42		$	12		$	1		$	1		$	56
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(42		)	(11		)	(2		)	33			(22		)
Amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(6		)	(2		)	(2		)	(10		)
Tax effects	—			—			—			(11		)	(11		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(42		)	(17		)	(4		)	20			(43		)
Balance as of September 3, 2015	$	—		$	(5	)	$	(3	)	$	21		$	13

Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries



As of	2015				2014
	Noncontrolling Interest Balance		Noncontrolling Interest Percentage		Noncontrolling Interest Balance		Noncontrolling Interest Percentage
IMFT⁽¹⁾	$	829	49	%	$	693	49	%
MP Mask⁽¹⁾	93		50	%	93		50	%
Other	15		Various		16		Various
	$	937			$	802

⁽¹⁾ Entity is a variable interest entity.

IMFT: Since inception in 2006, we have owned 51% of IMFT, a joint venture between us and Intel to manufacture NAND Flash and 3D XPoint memory products for the exclusive use of the members. IMFT is governed by a Board of Managers, for which the number of managers appointed by each member varies based on the members' respective ownership interests. The IMFT joint venture agreement extends through 2024 and includes certain buy-sell rights. Commencing in January 2015, Intel can put to us, and commencing in January 2018, we can call from Intel, Intel's interest in IMFT, in either case, for an amount equal to the noncontrolling interest balance attributable to Intel at that time. If Intel elects to sell to us, we can elect to set the closing date of the transaction to be any time within two years following such election by Intel and can elect to receive financing of the purchase price from Intel for one to two years from the closing date.

IMFT manufactures memory products using designs and technology we develop with Intel. We generally share with Intel the costs of product design and process development activities for NAND Flash memory and 3D XPoint memory. Our R&D expenses were reduced by reimbursements from Intel of $224 million, $137 million, and $127 million for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

We sell a portion of our products to Intel through our IMFT joint venture at long-term negotiated prices approximating cost. Sales of products to Intel under this arrangement were $420 million, $423 million, and $387 million for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Receivables from Intel as of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, were $67 million and $66 million, respectively, for these sales.

The following table presents the assets and liabilities of IMFT included in our consolidated balance sheets:



As of	2015		2014
Assets
Cash and equivalents	$	134	$	84
Receivables	79		73
Inventories	65		48
Other current assets	7		5
Total current assets	285		210
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,768		1,545
Other noncurrent assets	49		47
Total assets	$	2,102	$	1,802

Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	182	$	106
Deferred income	9		8
Current debt	22		21
Total current liabilities	213		135
Long-term debt	49		71
Other noncurrent liabilities	100		110
Total liabilities	$	362	$	316

Amounts exclude intercompany balances that were eliminated in our consolidated balance sheets.

Creditors of IMFT have recourse only to IMFT's assets and do not have recourse to any other of our assets.

The following table presents IMFT's distributions to and contributions from its shareholders:



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
IMFT distributions to Micron	$	6	$	10	$	38
IMFT distributions to Intel	6		10		37
Micron contributions to IMFT	148		106		12
Intel contributions to IMFT	142		102		11

MP Mask: In 2006, we formed a joint venture with Photronics to produce photomasks for leading-edge and advanced next generation semiconductors. On March 24, 2015, we notified Photronics of our election to terminate MP Mask effective in May 2016. Upon termination, we have the right to acquire Photronics' interest in MP Mask for an amount equal to the noncontrolling interest balance. Since its inception, we and Photronics have each owned approximately 50% of MP Mask. We purchase a substantial majority of the photomasks produced by MP Mask pursuant to a supply arrangement.

The assets and liabilities of MP Mask included in our consolidated balance sheets were as follows:



As of	2015		2014
Current assets	$	21	$	24
Noncurrent assets (primarily property, plant and equipment)	180		203
Current liabilities	21		28
Noncurrent liabilities	—		14

Amounts exclude intercompany balances that were eliminated in our consolidated balance sheets.

Creditors of MP Mask have recourse only to MP Mask's assets and do not have recourse to any other of our assets.

MMT: As of August 29, 2013, noncontrolling interests in MMT were 11%. In 2014, we purchased additional interests in MMT for an aggregate of $146 million, and as of August 28, 2014, noncontrolling interests in MMT were less than 1%. Substantially all of the MMT shares purchased in 2014 were financed with a short-term loan from a seller. As a result of the purchases of MMT shares in 2014, in aggregate, noncontrolling interests decreased by $180 million and additional capital increased by $34 million.

Restrictions on Net Assets

As a result of the reorganization proceedings of the MMJ Companies initiated on March 23, 2012, and for so long as such proceedings continue, the MMJ Group is subject to certain restrictions on dividends, loans, and advances. In addition, our ability to access IMFT's cash and other assets through dividends, loans, or advances, including to finance our other operations, is subject to agreement by Intel. As a result, our total restricted net assets (net assets less intercompany balances and noncontrolling interests) as of September 3, 2015 were $3.35 billion for the MMJ Group and $911 million for IMFT, which included cash and equivalents of $748 million for the MMJ Group and $134 million for IMFT. (See "Micron Memory Japan, Inc." note and "IMFT" above.)

As of September 3, 2015, our retained earnings included undistributed earnings from our equity method investees of $232 million.

The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, including other comprehensive income. Includes, but is not limited to, balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings, accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and amount of comprehensive income.

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Derivative Instrument Detail [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Instruments

We use derivative instruments to manage a portion of our exposure to changes in currency exchange rates from our monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. We have also had convertible note settlement obligations which were accounted for as derivative instruments as a result of our elections to settle conversions in cash. We do not use derivative instruments for speculative purpose.

Derivative Instruments without Hedge Accounting Designation

Currency Derivatives: We use derivative instruments to manage a portion of our exposure to changes in currency exchange rates from our monetary assets and liabilities. Our primary objective for entering into currency derivatives is to reduce the volatility that changes in currency exchange rates have on our earnings.

To hedge our exposures to monetary assets and liabilities, we generally utilize a rolling hedge strategy with currency forward contracts that mature within 35 days. At the end of each reporting period, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are remeasured in U.S. dollars and the associated outstanding forward contracts are marked-to-market. Currency forward contracts are valued at fair values based on the middle of bid and ask prices of dealers or exchange quotations (Level 2 fair value measurements). In connection with the currency exchange rate risk associated with the MMJ Acquisition in July 2013, we entered into currency exchange transactions (the "MMJ Acquisition Hedges"). The MMJ Acquisition Hedges were not designated for hedge accounting and were remeasured at fair value each period. We recorded losses from the MMJ Acquisition Hedges of $228 million in 2013. To mitigate the risk of the yen strengthening against the U.S. dollar on the MMJ creditor installment payments due in December 2014 and December 2015, we entered into forward contracts to purchase 20 billion yen on November 28, 2014 and 10 billion yen on November 27, 2015. In the first quarter of 2015, we paid $33 million to settle the 20 billion yen forward contracts.

Realized and unrealized gains and losses on currency derivatives without hedge accounting designation as well as the change in the underlying monetary assets and liabilities due to changes in currency exchange rates are included in other non-operating income (expense), net.

Convertible Notes Settlement Obligations: During 2015, holders elected to convert a portion of our 2033E Notes. In 2014, holders elected to convert substantially all of our remaining 2014 Notes, 2027 Notes, 2031A Notes, and 2031B Notes. As a result of our elections to settle the amounts due upon conversion in cash, each of the settlement obligations became derivative debt liabilities subject to mark-to-market accounting treatment for a period of approximately 30 days, beginning on the dates we notified the holder of our intention to settle the obligation in cash through the settlement dates. The fair values of the underlying derivative settlement obligations were initially determined using the Black-Scholes option valuation model (Level 2 fair value measurements). The Black-Scholes model requires the input of assumptions, including the stock price, expected stock-price volatility, estimated option life, risk-free interest rate, and dividend rate. The subsequent measurements and final settlement amounts of our convertible note settlement obligations were based on the volume-weighted average stock price (Level 2 fair value measurements). Changes in fair values of the derivative settlement obligations were included in other non-operating income (expense), net.

Total notional amounts and gross fair values for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation were as follows:



	Notional Amount⁽¹⁾		Fair Value of
	Notional Amount⁽¹⁾		Current Assets⁽²⁾		Current Liabilities⁽³⁾			Noncurrent Liabilities⁽⁴⁾
As of September 3, 2015
Currency forward contracts:
Yen	$	928	$	—	$	(24	)	$	—
Singapore dollar	282		—		—			—
New Taiwan dollar	89		—		—			—
Yuan	32		1		—			—
Euro	29		—		—			—
Shekel	27		—		—			—
British Pound	19		—		—			—
	$	1,406	$	1	$	(24	)	$	—
As of August 28, 2014
Currency forward contracts:
Yen	$	554	$	—	$	(12	)	$	(6	)
Singapore dollar	330		—		—			—
Euro	245		—		(1		)	—
Shekel	62		—		(1		)	—
	$	1,191

Convertible notes settlement obligations	12		—		(389		)	—
			$	—	$	(403	)	$	(6	)


⁽¹⁾	Notional amounts of forward contracts in U.S. dollars and convertible notes settlement obligations in shares.


⁽²⁾	Included in receivables – other.


⁽³⁾	Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses – other for forward contracts and in current debt for convertible notes settlement obligations.


⁽⁴⁾	Included in other noncurrent liabilities.

Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation were included in other non-operating income (expense), net as follows:



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(64	)	$	(27	)	$	(222	)
Convertible notes settlement obligations	7			(59		)	—

Derivative Instruments with Cash Flow Hedge Accounting Designation

Currency Derivatives: We utilize currency forward contracts that generally mature within 12 months to hedge our exposure to changes in cash flows from changes in currency exchange rates for certain capital expenditures. Currency forward contracts are measured at fair value based on market-based observable inputs including currency exchange spot and forward rates, interest rate, and credit risk spread (Level 2 fair value measurements).

For derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the realized and unrealized gain or loss on the derivatives is included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified into earnings in the same line items of the consolidated statements of operations and in the same periods in which the underlying transactions affect earnings. The ineffective or excluded portion of the realized and unrealized gain or loss is included in other non-operating income (expense), net. Total notional amounts and gross fair values for derivative instruments with cash flow hedge accounting designation were as follows:



	Notional Amount (in U.S. Dollars)		Fair Value of
	Notional Amount (in U.S. Dollars)		Current Assets⁽¹⁾		Current Liabilities⁽²⁾
As of September 3, 2015
Yen	$	81	$	3	$	—
Euro	12		—		—
	$	93	$	3	$	—
As of August 28, 2014
Yen	$	94	$	—	$	(2	)
Euro	24		—		—
	$	118	$	—	$	(2	)


⁽¹⁾	Included in receivables – other.


⁽²⁾	Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses – other.

For 2015, 2014, and 2013, we recognized losses of $10 million, $4 million, and $8 million, respectively, in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from the effective portion of cash flow hedges. The ineffective and excluded portions of cash flow hedges recognized in other non-operating income (expense) were not significant in 2015, 2014, or 2013. For 2015, 2014, and 2013, we reclassified gains of $6 million, $4 million, and $1 million, respectively, from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings. As of September 3, 2015, $3 million of net gains from cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months.

Derivative Counterparty Credit Risk and Master Netting Arrangements

Our derivative instruments expose us to credit risk to the extent counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the contracts. Our maximum exposure to loss due to credit risk if counterparties fail completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts would generally equal the fair value of assets for these contracts as listed in the tables above. We seek to mitigate such risk by limiting our counterparties to major financial institutions and by spreading risk across multiple financial institutions.

We enter into master netting arrangements with our counterparties to mitigate credit risk in derivative hedge transactions. These master netting arrangements allow us and our counterparties to net settle amounts owed to each other. Derivative assets and liabilities that can be net settled with each counterparty under these arrangements have been presented in our consolidated balance sheets on a net basis. As of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, amounts netted were not significant.

The entire disclosure for derivative instruments and hedging activities including, but not limited to, risk management strategies, non-hedging derivative instruments, assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts.

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Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Accounting standards establish three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (referred to as Level 1), inputs other than Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly (referred to as Level 2), and unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value of assets or liabilities (referred to as Level 3).

All of our marketable debt and equity investments (excluding equity method investments) were classified as available-for-sale and carried at fair value. In addition to the fair value measurements disclosed in the "Cash and Investments" note, as of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, we had certificates of deposit classified as restricted cash (included in other noncurrent assets) of $45 million and $27 million, respectively, valued using Level 2 fair value measurements.

In connection with our repurchases of debt in 2015, 2014, and 2013, we determined the fair value of the debt components of our convertible notes as if they were stand-alone instruments, using interest rates for similar nonconvertible debt issued by entities with credit ratings comparable to ours (Level 2).

Amounts reported as cash and equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value. The estimated fair value and carrying value of debt instruments (carrying value excludes the equity and mezzanine equity components of our convertible notes) were as follows:



As of	2015				2014
	Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value
Notes and MMJ creditor installment payments	$	5,020	$	5,077	$	3,634	$	3,483
Convertible notes	2,508		1,472		5,886		2,117

The fair values of our convertible notes were determined based on inputs that were observable in the market or that could be derived from, or corroborated with, observable market data, including the trading price of our convertible notes when available, our stock price, and interest rates based on similar debt issued by parties with credit ratings similar to ours (Level 2). The fair value of our other debt instruments was estimated based on discounted cash flows using inputs that were observable in the market or that could be derived from, or corroborated with, observable market data, including the trading price of our notes, when available, and interest rates based on similar debt issued by parties with credit ratings similar to ours (Level 2).

In connection with our restructure and asset impairment charges in 2014 and 2013, the fair value of our 200mm wafer fabrication equipment in Kiryat Gat, Israel was determined primarily based on the expected proceeds from the sale and the fair value of a supply agreement to manufacture NOR flash memory at the facility (Level 3). The fair values of our MIT assets and our Light-emitting Diode ("LED") production assets were based on quotations obtained from equipment dealers, which consider the remaining useful life and configuration of the equipment (Level 3). (See "Restructure and Asset Impairments" note.)

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Equity Plans

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Equity Plans

As of September 3, 2015, our equity plans permit us to issue an aggregate of up to 170 million shares of common stock, of which 112 million shares were available for future awards. Awards are subject to terms and conditions as determined by our Board of Directors.

Stock Options

Our stock options are generally exercisable in increments of either one-fourth or one-third per year beginning one year from the date of grant. Stock options issued after February 2014 generally expire eight years from the date of grant. Options issued prior to February 2014 generally expire six years from the date of grant.

Option activity for 2015 is summarized as follows:



	Number of Shares		Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (In Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at August 28, 2014	48		$	10.57
Granted	8		34.45
Exercised	(10	)	7.35
Canceled or expired	(2	)	15.93
Outstanding at September 3, 2015	44		15.33		3.8	$	256

Exercisable at September 3, 2015	18		$	9.33	2.4	$	145
Expected to vest after September 3, 2015	25		19.11		4.7	109

The total intrinsic value was $229 million, $421 million, and $103 million for options exercised during 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

Stock options granted and assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model were as follows:



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
Stock options granted	8			12			18
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share	$	14.79		$	9.64		$	3.34
Average expected life in years	5.6			4.9			5.1
Weighted-average expected volatility	45		%	48		%	59		%
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	1.7		%	1.6		%	0.7		%

The expected volatilities utilized were based on implied volatilities from traded options on our stock and on our historical volatility. The expected lives of options granted were based, in part, on historical experience and on the terms and conditions of the options. The risk-free interest rates utilized were based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at each grant date. No dividends were assumed in estimated option values.

Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units ("Restricted Stock Awards")

As of September 3, 2015, there were 14 million shares of Restricted Stock Awards outstanding, of which 1 million were performance-based or market-based Restricted Stock Awards. For service-based Restricted Stock Awards, restrictions generally lapse in one-fourth increments during each year of employment after the grant date. Vesting for performance-based awards is contingent upon meeting a specified return on assets ("ROA"), as defined, over a three-year performance period and vesting for market-based Restricted Stock Awards is contingent upon achieving total shareholder return ("TSR") relative to the companies included in the S&P 500 over a three-year performance period. At the end of the performance period, the number of actual shares to be awarded varies between 0% and 200% of target amounts, depending upon the achievement level of the specified ROA or TSR. Restricted Stock Awards activity for 2015 is summarized as follows:



	Number of Shares		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Outstanding at August 28, 2014	13		$	15.08
Granted	7		32.60
Restrictions lapsed	(5	)	13.48
Canceled	(1	)	19.81
Outstanding at September 3, 2015	14		23.88

Expected to vest after September 3, 2015	13		$	23.78



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
Restricted stock awards granted	7		7		7
Weighted-average grant-date fair values per share	$	32.60	$	21.88	$	6.23
Aggregate fair values at vesting date	155		115		17

Stock-based Compensation Expense



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
Stock-based compensation expense by caption:
Cost of goods sold	$	65	$	39	$	27
Selling, general and administrative	60		50		45
Research and development	42		25		18
Other	1		1		1
	$	168	$	115	$	91

Stock-based compensation expense by type of award:
Stock options	$	81	$	61	$	57
Restricted stock awards	87		54		34
	$	168	$	115	$	91

Stock-based compensation expense of $9 million and $9 million was capitalized and remained in inventory as of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, respectively. As of September 3, 2015, $384 million of total unrecognized compensation costs for unvested awards, net of estimated forfeitures, was expected to be recognized through the fourth quarter of 2019, resulting in a weighted-average period of 1.3 years. Stock-based compensation expense in the above presentation does not reflect any significant income tax benefits, which is consistent with our treatment of income or loss from our U.S. operations.

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans	Sep. 03, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure	Employee Benefit Plans We have employee retirement plans at our U.S. and international sites. Details of the more significant plans are discussed as follows: Employee Savings Plan for U.S. Employees We have 401(k) retirement plans under which U.S. employees may contribute up to 75% of their eligible pay (subject to IRS annual contribution limits) to various savings alternatives, none of which include direct investment in our stock. We match in cash eligible contributions from employees up to 5% of the employee's annual eligible earnings. Contribution expense for the 401(k) plans was $55 million, $44 million, and $41 million in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Retirement Plans We have pension plans in various countries. The pension plans are only available to local employees and are generally government mandated. As of September 3, 2015, the projected benefit obligations of our plans was $132 million and plan assets were $105 million. As of August 28, 2014, the projected benefit obligations of our plans was $164 million and plan assets were $90 million. Pension expense was not significant for 2015, 2014, or 2013.

Restucture and Asset Impairments

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Asset Impairments

Restructure and Asset Impairments



For the year ended	2015		2014			2013
Loss on impairment of LED assets	$	1	$	(6	)	$	33
Loss on impairment of MIT assets	—		(5		)	62
Gain on termination of lease to Transform	—		—			(25		)
Loss on restructure of ST Consortium agreement	—		—			26
Other	2		51			30
	$	3	$	40		$	126

In order to optimize operations, improve efficiency, and increase our focus on our core memory operations, we have entered into various restructure activities. For 2014, our MBU and EBU operating segments recorded restructure and asset impairment charges of $21 million and $20 million, respectively. For 2013, restructure and asset impairment charges of $20 million, $14 million, $12 million, and $12 million were recognized by our SBU, EBU, MBU, and CNBU operating segments, respectively. The remaining restructure and asset impairment charges were recognized by our other segments that do not meet the thresholds of a reportable segment. As of September 3, 2015, we do not anticipate incurring any significant additional costs for these restructure activities.

For 2014 and 2013, other restructure included charges associated with workforce optimization activities and with our efforts to wind down our 200mm operations primarily in Agrate, Italy and Kiryat Gat, Israel.

For 2013, we also recognized charges of $33 million primarily to impair certain production assets used in the development of LED technology, $62 million to impair the assets of MIT, a wholly-owned subsidiary, to their estimated fair values in connection with the sale of MIT to LFoundry, and $26 million in connection with the restructure of a consortium agreement with ST, whereby certain assets and approximately 500 employees from our Agrate, Italy fabrication facility were transferred to ST. For 2013, we also recognized a gain of $25 million related to the termination of a lease with Transform Solar Pty Ltd. ("Transform"), an equity method investee, to a portion of our manufacturing facilities in Boise, Idaho.

Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
(Gain) loss on disposition of property, plant and equipment	$	(17	)	$	10		$	(3	)
Rambus settlement	—			233			—
Other	(28		)	(11		)	(5		)
	$	(45	)	$	232		$	(8	)

In December 2013, we settled all pending litigation between us and Rambus, Inc., including all antitrust and patent matters. We also entered into a seven-year term patent cross-license agreement with Rambus, Inc. that allows us to avoid costs of patent-related litigation during the term. The primary benefits we received from these arrangements were (1) the settlement and termination of all existing litigation, (2) the avoidance of future litigation expenses and (3) the avoidance of future management and customer disruptions. As a result, other operating expense for 2014 included a $233 million charge to accrue a liability, which reflects the discounted value of amounts due under this arrangement.

Other Non-Operating Income , Net Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]

Other Non-Operating Income Expense, Net [Text Block]

Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
Loss on restructure of debt	$	(49	)	$	(184	)	$	(31	)
Gain (loss) from changes in currency exchange rates	(27		)	(28		)	(229		)
Gain from disposition of interest in Aptina	1			119			—
Gain from issuance of Inotera shares	—			93			48
Other	22			8			(6		)
	$	(53	)	$	8		$	(218	)

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
Income before income taxes, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees:
Foreign	$	2,431		$	2,619		$	839
U.S.	178			114			446
	$	2,609		$	2,733		$	1,285

Income tax (provision) benefit:
Current:
Foreign	$	(93	)	$	(46	)	$	(17	)
State	(1		)	(2		)	—
U.S. federal	6			(3		)	—
	(88		)	(51		)	(17		)
Deferred:
Foreign	(85		)	(81		)	9
U.S. federal	15			4			—
State	1			—			—
	(69		)	(77		)	9
Income tax (provision) benefit	$	(157	)	$	(128	)	$	(8	)

Income tax (provision) benefit computed using the U.S. federal statutory rate reconciled to income tax (provision) benefit was as follows:



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
U.S. federal income tax (provision) benefit at statutory rate	$	(913	)	$	(956	)	$	(450	)
Change in unrecognized tax benefits	(118		)	(152		)	2
Foreign tax rate differential	515			474			339
Change in valuation allowance	260			544			(418		)
Noncontrolling investment transactions	57			—			—
Tax credits	53			11			36
State taxes, net of federal benefit	19			(39		)	6
Gain on MMJ Acquisition	—			(11		)	520
Transaction costs related to the MMJ Acquisition	—			—			(38		)
Other	(30		)	1			(5		)
Income tax (provision) benefit	$	(157	)	$	(128	)	$	(8	)

We operate in tax jurisdictions, including Singapore and Taiwan, where our earnings are indefinitely reinvested and are taxed at lower effective tax rates than the U.S. statutory rate. We operate in a number of locations outside the U.S., including Singapore and, to a lesser extent, Taiwan, where we have tax incentive agreements that are, in part, conditional upon meeting certain business operations and employment thresholds. The effect of tax incentive arrangements, which expire in whole or in part at various dates through 2030, reduced our tax provision for 2015, 2014, and 2013 by $338 million (benefitting our diluted earnings per share by $0.29), $286 million ($0.24 per diluted share), and $141 million ($0.13 per diluted share), respectively.

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the bases of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes as well as carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following:



As of	2015			2014
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards	$	2,869		$	3,162
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits	143			152
Other accrued liabilities	97			113
Property, plant and equipment	—			284
Other	86			104
Gross deferred tax assets	3,195			3,815
Less valuation allowance	(2,051		)	(2,443		)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	1,144			1,372

Deferred tax liabilities:
Debt discount	(207		)	(291		)
Unremitted earnings on certain subsidiaries	(162		)	(115		)
Product and process technology	(43		)	(29		)
Other	(57		)	(67		)
Deferred tax liabilities	(469		)	(502		)

Net deferred tax assets	$	675		$	870

Reported as:
Current deferred tax assets (included in other current assets)	$	104		$	228
Noncurrent deferred tax assets	597			816
Current deferred tax liabilities (included in accounts payable and accrued expenses)	(4		)	(4		)
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities (included in other noncurrent liabilities)	(22		)	(170		)
Net deferred tax assets	$	675		$	870

As of September 3, 2015, we had a valuation allowance of $1.16 billion against substantially all U.S. net deferred tax assets, primarily related to net operating loss carryforwards. The valuation allowance is based on our assessment of the deferred tax assets that are more likely than not to be realized. As of September 3, 2015, we had partial valuation allowances of $710 million for Japan and $177 million for our other foreign subsidiaries against net deferred tax assets, primarily related to net operating loss carryforwards. As of September 3, 2015, we had $3.81 billion of net operating loss carryforwards in Japan of which $2.19 billion is subject to a valuation allowance. Our valuation allowance decreased $392 million in 2015 primarily due to the utilization of U.S. and foreign net operating losses as well as adjustments based on management's assessment of the amount of foreign net operating losses that are more likely than not to be realized.

We have a full valuation allowance for our net deferred tax asset associated with our U.S. operations. Management continues to evaluate future projected financial performance to determine whether such performance is sufficient evidence to support a reduction in or reversal of the valuation allowances. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable could be adjusted if significant positive evidence increases. Income taxes on U.S. operations for 2015 and 2014 were substantially offset by changes in the valuation allowance.

As of September 3, 2015, our federal, state, and foreign net operating loss carryforward amounts and expiration periods as reported to tax authorities, were as follows:



Year of Expiration	U.S. Federal		State		Japan		Other Foreign		Total
2016 - 2020	$	—	$	103	$	1,311	$	1,011	$	2,425
2021 - 2025	—		265		2,499		294		3,058
2026 - 2030	2,022		1,028		—		—		3,050
2031 - 2035	1,999		652		—		—		2,651
Indefinite	—		—		—		30		30
	$	4,021	$	2,048	$	3,810	$	1,335	$	11,214

As of September 3, 2015, our federal and state tax credit carryforward amounts and expiration periods as reported to tax authorities, were as follows:



Year of Tax Credit Expiration	Federal		State		Total
2016 - 2020	$	20	$	65	$	85
2021 - 2025	99		43		142
2026 - 2030	65		61		126
2031 - 2035	119		—		119
Indefinite	—		39		39
	$	303	$	208	$	511

We have not recognized deferred tax assets of $307 million for excess tax benefits that arose directly from tax deductions related to equity compensation greater than amounts recognized for financial reporting. These excess stock compensation benefits will be credited to additional capital if realized. We use the "with and without" method, as described in ASC 740, for purposes of determining when excess tax benefits have been realized.

Provision has been made for deferred taxes on undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries to the extent that dividend payments from such companies are expected to result in additional tax liabilities. Remaining undistributed earnings of $6.96 billion as of September 3, 2015 have been indefinitely reinvested; therefore, no provision has been made for taxes due on approximately $8.52 billion of the excess of the financial reporting amount over the tax basis of investments in foreign subsidiaries that are indefinitely reinvested. Generally, this amount becomes taxable upon a repatriation of assets from the subsidiary or a sale or liquidation of the subsidiary. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities related to investments in these foreign subsidiaries is not practicable.

Below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits:



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
Beginning unrecognized tax benefits	$	228		$	78		$	77
Increases related to tax positions taken during current year	119			152			4
Increases related to tax positions from prior years	17			—			—
Foreign currency translation increases (decreases) to tax positions	(6		)	1			4
Lapse of statute of limitations	(6		)	(1		)	—
Settlements with tax authorities	(1		)	(1		)	(8		)
Decreases related to tax positions from prior years	—			(1		)	—
Unrecognized tax benefits acquired in current year	—			—			1
Ending unrecognized tax benefits	$	351		$	228		$	78

Included in the unrecognized tax benefits balance as of September 3, 2015, August 28, 2014, and August 29, 2013 were $53 million, $66 million, and $63 million, respectively, of unrecognized income tax benefits, which if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate. The increase in unrecognized tax benefits in 2015 primarily related to transfer pricing and other matters which were substantially offset by changes in our deferred tax asset valuation allowance. We recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters within income tax expense. As of September 3, 2015, August 28, 2014, and August 29, 2013, the amount accrued for interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions was $16 million, $19 million, and $16 million, respectively. The resolution of tax audits or lapses of statute of limitations could also reduce our unrecognized tax benefits. Although the timing of final resolution is uncertain, the estimated potential reduction in our unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months ranges from $0 to $67 million, including interest and penalties.

We and our subsidiaries file income tax returns with the U.S. federal government, various U.S. states and various foreign jurisdictions throughout the world. Our U.S. federal and state tax returns remain open to examination for 2011 through 2015. In addition, tax returns open to examination in multiple foreign taxing jurisdictions range from the years 2007 to 2015. We believe that adequate amounts of taxes and related interest and penalties have been provided for, and any adjustments as a result of examinations are not expected to materially adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
Net income available to Micron shareholders – Basic	$	2,899		$	3,045		$	1,190
Dilutive effect related to equity method investment	(3		)	(2		)	—
Net income available to Micron shareholders – Diluted	$	2,896		$	3,043		$	1,190

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – Basic	1,070			1,060			1,022
Dilutive effect of equity plans and convertible notes	100			138			35
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – Diluted	1,170			1,198			1,057

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	2.71		$	2.87		$	1.16
Diluted	2.47			2.54			1.13

Listed below are the potential common shares, as of the end of the periods shown, that could dilute basic earnings per share in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been antidilutive:



For the year ended	2015	2014	2013
Equity plans	18	7	40
Convertible notes	18	26	186

Our 2033 Notes and, to the extent our 2027 Notes and 2031 Notes were outstanding during the periods presented, contain terms that upon conversion require us to settle the aggregate principal amount in cash and the remainder of our conversion obligation amount in either shares of our common stock or cash, at our election. Our 2032 Notes and 2043 Notes, and, to the extent our 2014 Notes were outstanding during the periods presented, contain terms that upon conversion provide us the option to pay cash, issue shares of common stock, or any combination thereof for the aggregate amount due. It is our current intent to settle the principal amount of our 2032 Notes and 2043 Notes in cash upon conversion. As a result of these conversion terms and stated intent, the shares underlying the 2014 Notes, 2027 Notes, 2031 Notes, 2032 Notes, 2033 Notes, and 2043 Notes were considered in diluted earnings per share for the periods they were outstanding under the treasury stock method. (See "Debt" note.)

Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Segment Information

Segment information reported herein is consistent with how it is reviewed and evaluated by our chief operating decision maker. We have the following four business units, which are our reportable segments:

Compute and Networking Business Unit ("CNBU"): Includes memory products sold into compute, networking, graphics, and cloud server markets.

Mobile Business Unit ("MBU"): Includes memory products sold into smartphone, tablet, and other mobile-device markets.

Storage Business Unit ("SBU"): Includes memory products sold into enterprise, client, cloud, and removable storage markets. SBU also includes products sold to Intel through our IMFT joint venture.

Embedded Business Unit ("EBU"): Includes memory products sold into automotive, industrial, connected home, and consumer electronics markets.

Certain operating expenses directly associated with the activities of a specific segment are charged to that segment. Other indirect operating expenses (income) are generally allocated to segments based on their respective percentage of cost of goods sold or forecasted wafer production. The unallocated amount of operating expense for 2014 related to the Rambus settlement.

We do not identify or report internally our assets or capital expenditures by segment, nor do we allocate gains and losses from equity method investments, interest, other non-operating income or expense items, or taxes to segments. There are no differences in the accounting policies for segment reporting and our consolidated results of operations.



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
Net sales:
CNBU	$	6,725		$	7,333		$	3,462
MBU	3,692			3,627			1,214
SBU	3,687			3,480			2,824
EBU	1,999			1,774			1,275
All Other	89			144			298
	$	16,192		$	16,358		$	9,073

Operating income (loss):
CNBU	$	1,481		$	1,957		$	160
MBU	1,126			683			(265		)
SBU	(89		)	255			173
EBU	435			331			227
All Other	45			94			(59		)
Unallocated	—			(233		)	—
	$	2,998		$	3,087		$	236

Depreciation and amortization expense was as follows:



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
CNBU	$	1,058	$	878	$	687
MBU	514		475		293
SBU	765		512		551
EBU	322		226		215
All Other	10		11		67
Depreciation and amortization expense included in operating income (loss)	2,669		2,102		1,813
Other amortization	136		168		113
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$	2,805	$	2,270	$	1,926

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Product Sales [Text Block]

Product Sales

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Segment Reconciliation [Abstract]

Product Sales



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
DRAM	$	10,339	$	11,164	$	4,361
Non-Volatile Memory	5,274		4,468		3,589
Other	579		726		1,123
	$	16,192	$	16,358	$	9,073

Non-Volatile Memory includes NAND Flash and 3D XPoint memory. Through 2015, substantially all of our Non-Volatile Memory sales were from NAND Flash products. Sales of NOR Flash products are included in Other. Information regarding our MCP products, which combine both NAND Flash and DRAM components, is reported within Non-Volatile Memory.

Certain Concentrations

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]

Certain Concentrations

Markets with concentrations of net sales were approximately as follows:



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
Compute and graphics	25	%	30	%	20	%
Mobile	25	%	20	%	15	%
SSDs and other storage	20	%	20	%	25	%
Server	15	%	10	%	10	%
Automotive, industrial, medical, and other embedded	10	%	10	%	15	%

Customer concentrations included net sales to Kingston of 11% for 2015 and 10% for 2014, net sales to Intel of 10% for 2013, and net sales to HP of 10% for 2013. Substantially all of our sales to Kingston were included in our CNBU and SBU segments, substantially all of our sales to Intel were included in our SBU segment, and substantially all of our sales to HP were included in our CNBU and SBU segments.

Certain of the raw materials and production equipment we use in manufacturing semiconductor products are available from multiple sources and in sufficient supply; however, only a limited number of suppliers are capable of delivering certain raw materials and production equipment that meet our standards. In some cases, materials are provided by a single supplier.

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, fixed-rate debt securities, trade receivables, and derivative contracts. We invest through high-credit-quality financial institutions and, by policy, generally limit the concentration of credit exposure by restricting investments with any single obligor. A concentration of credit risk may exist with respect to receivables as a substantial portion of our customers are affiliated with the computing industry. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of customers worldwide and generally do not require collateral from our customers. Historically, we have not experienced significant losses on receivables. A concentration of risk may also exist with respect to derivatives as the number of counterparties to our currency hedges is limited and the notional amounts are relatively large. We seek to mitigate such risk by limiting our counterparties to major financial institutions and through entering into master netting arrangements. Capped calls expose us to credit risk to the extent the counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the agreements. We seek to mitigate such risk by limiting our counterparties to major financial institutions and by spreading the risk across several major financial institutions. In addition, the potential risk of loss with any one counterparty resulting from this type of credit risk is monitored on an ongoing basis.

Geographic Information

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Schedule of geographic net sales and property, plant and equipment by geographic area

Geographic Information

Geographic net sales based on customer ship-to location were as follows:



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
China	$	6,658	$	6,715	$	3,783
United States	2,565		2,551		1,512
Taiwan	2,241		2,313		980
Asia Pacific (excluding China, Taiwan, and Japan)	2,037		1,791		946
Europe	1,248		1,252		820
Japan	1,026		1,253		589
Other	417		483		443
	$	16,192	$	16,358	$	9,073

Net property, plant, and equipment by geographic area was as follows:



As of	2015		2014
United States	$	3,643	$	3,282
Singapore	3,238		3,101
Japan	2,173		1,221
Taiwan	1,073		761
China	331		242
Other	96		75
	$	10,554	$	8,682

Quarterly Financial Information

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Financial Information

Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)

(in millions except per share amounts)



2015	Fourth Quarter		Third Quarter		Second Quarter		First Quarter
Net sales	$	3,600	$	3,853	$	4,166	$	4,573
Gross margin	970		1,202		1,405		1,638
Operating income	427		631		855		1,085
Net income	471		491		935		1,002
Net income attributable to Micron	471		491		934		1,003

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.44	$	0.46	$	0.87	$	0.94
Diluted	0.42		0.42		0.78		0.84

Results of operations in the fourth, third, and first quarters of 2015 included losses of $1 million, $18 million, and $30 million, respectively, for losses on restructure of debt.



2014	Fourth Quarter		Third Quarter		Second Quarter		First Quarter
Net sales	$	4,227	$	3,982	$	4,107	$	4,042
Gross margin	1,385		1,368		1,403		1,281
Operating income	828		839		869		551
Net income	1,151		806		741		381
Net income attributable to Micron	1,150		806		731		358

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.08	$	0.76	$	0.69	$	0.34
Diluted	0.96		0.68		0.61		0.30

Results of operations for the first quarter of 2014 included a $233 million charge to accrue a liability for the settlement of all pending litigation between us and Rambus, including all antitrust and patent matters, which reflects the discounted value of amounts due under the arrangement.

Results of operations in the fourth, third, second, and first quarters of 2014 included losses of $17 million, $16 million, $80 million, and $92 million, respectively, for losses on restructure of debt.

Results of operations for the fourth quarter of 2014 included a gain of $93 million from the issuance of shares by Inotera, which reduced our ownership interest from 35% to 33%. (See "Equity Method Investments – Inotera" note.)

Results of operations for the fourth quarter of 2014 included a gain of $119 million from the sale of interest in Aptina to ON Semiconductor Corporation. (See "Equity Method Investments – Other" note.)

Results of operations for the fourth quarter of 2014 included a $66 million charge associated with a license agreement with Tessera executed in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Schedule I Condensed Parent Company Financials

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]

SCHEDULE I

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE REGISTRANT

MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

(Parent Company Only)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in millions)



For the year ended	September 3, 2015			August 28, 2014			August 29, 2013
Net sales	$	5,547		$	5,819		$	4,404
Cost of goods sold	3,329			3,514			3,721
Gross margin	2,218			2,305			683

Selling, general and administrative	299			264			238
Research and development	1,483			1,389			921
Other operating (income) expense, net	(12		)	251			77
Operating income (loss)	448			401			(553		)

Gain on MMJ Acquisition	—			(33		)	1,484
Interest income (expense), net	(273		)	(209		)	(189		)
Other non-operating income (expense), net	(85		)	(86		)	(248		)
	90			73			494

Income tax (provision) benefit	38			18			(1		)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries	2,773			2,956			703
Equity in net loss of equity method investees	(2		)	(2		)	(6		)
Net income attributable to Micron	2,899			3,045			1,190
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(43		)	(7		)	(17		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Micron	$	2,856		$	3,038		$	1,173

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

SCHEDULE I

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE REGISTRANT

MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

(Parent Company Only)

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(in millions except par value amounts)



As of	September 3, 2015		August 28, 2014
Assets
Cash and equivalents	$	721	$	1,249
Short-term investments	479		384
Receivables	133		114
Notes and accounts receivable from subsidiaries	1,091		1,767
Finished goods	77		84
Work in process	321		228
Raw materials and supplies	86		68
Other current assets	82		215
Total current assets	2,990		4,109
Investment in subsidiaries	13,051		10,149
Long-term marketable investments	932		819
Noncurrent notes receivable from and prepaid expenses to subsidiaries	163		111
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,679		1,519
Equity method investments	—		9
Other noncurrent assets	488		543
Total assets	$	19,303	$	17,259

Liabilities and equity
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	677	$	766
Short-term debt and accounts payable to subsidiaries	384		619
Current debt	655		1,065
Other current liabilities	8		30
Total current liabilities	1,724		2,480
Long-term debt	4,797		3,191
Other noncurrent liabilities	431		760
Total liabilities	6,952		6,431

Commitments and contingencies

Redeemable convertible notes	49		68

Micron shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 3,000 shares authorized, 1,084 shares issued and outstanding (1,073 as of August 28, 2014)	108		107
Other equity	12,194		10,653
Total Micron shareholders' equity	12,302		10,760
Total liabilities and equity	$	19,303	$	17,259

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

SCHEDULE I

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE REGISTRANT

MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

(Parent Company Only)

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in millions)



For the year ended	September 3, 2015			August 28, 2014			August 29, 2013
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$	996		$	888		$	(347	)

Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	(1,799		)	(1,047		)	(924		)
Expenditures for property, plant, and equipment	(609		)	(392		)	(350		)
Cash contributions to subsidiaries	(151		)	(121		)	(23		)
Payments to settle hedging activities	(135		)	(27		)	(256		)
Cash paid for acquisitions	(57		)	—			(596		)
Expenditures for intangible assets	(42		)	(43		)	(34		)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities	1,581			557			678
Proceeds from settlement of hedging activities	78			23			38
Proceeds from repayment of loans to subsidiaries, net	65			379			851
Cash distributions from subsidiaries	33			227			38
Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment	19			45			38
Proceeds from receipt of loan payments	10			56			—
Cash received from disposition of interest in Aptina	1			105			—
Other	5			7			(36		)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	(1,001		)	(231		)	(576		)

Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments of debt	(1,645		)	(2,469		)	(777		)
Cash paid to acquire treasury stock	(884		)	(76		)	(5		)
Payments of licensing obligations	(82		)	(47		)	(31		)
Proceeds from issuance of debt	2,050			1,750			693
Proceeds from issuance of stock under equity plans	73			265			150
Proceeds from equipment sale-leaseback transactions	—			—			126
Other	(35		)	(32		)	(43		)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(523		)	(609		)	113

Effect of changes in currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	—			(1		)	—

Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	(528		)	47			(810		)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	1,249			1,202			2,012
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	721		$	1,249		$	1,202

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.

SCHEDULE I

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE REGISTRANT

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(All tabular amounts in millions)

Basis of Presentation

Micron, a Delaware corporation, was incorporated in 1978. Micron is the parent company of its consolidated subsidiaries and, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, is a global leader in advanced semiconductor systems.

These condensed financial statements have been prepared on a parent-only basis. Under this parent-only presentation, Micron's investments in its consolidated subsidiaries are presented under the equity method of accounting. In accordance with Rule 12-04 of Regulation S-X, these parent-only financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the United States for annual financial statements. Because these parent-only financial statements and notes do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP in the U.S. for annual financial statements, these parent-only financial statements and other information included should be read in conjunction with Micron's audited Consolidated Financial Statements contained within Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K for the year ended September 3, 2015.

Effective in the fourth quarter of 2015, Micron adopted ASU 2015-03 – Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, as appropriate, consistent with debt discounts, as opposed to an asset. The new accounting standard required retrospective application; therefore, Micron's financial statements and notes to those statements contained herein have been adjusted to reflect the impact of adopting this new accounting standard.

Debt



					2015						2014
Instrument⁽¹⁾	Stated Rate		Effective Rate		Current		Long-Term		Total		Current		Long-Term		Total
Capital lease obligations⁽²⁾	N/A		N/A		$	174	$	40	$	214	$	172	$	233	$	405
2022 senior notes	5.875	%	6.14	%	—		589		589		—		587		587
2023 senior notes	5.250	%	5.43	%	—		988		988		—		—		—
2024 senior notes	5.250	%	5.38	%	—		545		545		—		—		—
2025 senior notes	5.500	%	5.56	%	—		1,138		1,138		—		1,137		1,137
2026 senior notes	5.625	%	5.73	%	—		446		446		—		—		—
2031B convertible senior notes⁽³⁾	1.875	%	6.98	%	—		—		—		361		—		361
2032C convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	2.375	%	5.95	%	—		197		197		—		309		309
2032D convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	3.125	%	6.33	%	—		150		150		—		284		284
2033E convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	1.625	%	4.50	%	217		—		217		272		—		272
2033F convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	2.125	%	4.93	%	264		—		264		260		—		260
2043G convertible senior notes	3.000	%	6.76	%	—		644		644		—		631		631
Other	1.654	%	1.65	%	—		60		60		—		10		10
					$	655	$	4,797	$	5,452	$	1,065	$	3,191	$	4,256


⁽¹⁾	Micron has either the obligation or the option to pay cash for the principal amount due upon conversion for all of its convertible notes. Micron's current intent is to settle in cash the principal amount of all of its convertible notes upon conversion.

⁽²⁾ Weighted-average imputed rate of 4.5% and 4.7% as of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, respectively.


⁽³⁾	Amount recorded for 2014 included the debt and equity components. The equity component was reclassified to a debt liability as a result of Micron's obligation to settle the conversions of the 2031B Notes in cash.

⁽⁴⁾

Since the closing price of Micron's common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 trading day period ending on June 30, 2015 exceeded 130% of the initial conversion price per share, holders have the right to convert their notes at any time during the calendar quarter ended September 30, 2015. The closing price of Micron's common stock also exceeded the thresholds for the calendar quarter ended September 30, 2015; therefore, these notes are convertible by the holders through December 31, 2015. The 2033 Notes are classified as current because the terms of these notes require us to pay cash for the principal amount of any converted notes.

Micron's convertible and senior notes are unsecured obligations that rank equally in right of payment with all of Micron's other existing and future unsecured indebtedness, and are effectively subordinated to all of Micron's other existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness. The convertible notes and the 2022 Notes, 2023 Notes, 2024 Notes, 2025 Notes, and 2026 Notes of Micron are structurally subordinated to all liabilities of its subsidiaries, including trade payables. Micron guarantees certain debt obligations of its subsidiaries. Micron does not guarantee the MMJ creditor installment payments. As of September 3, 2015, Micron had guaranteed $655 million of debt obligations of its subsidiaries. Micron's guarantees of its subsidiary debt obligations are unsecured obligations ranking equally in right of payment with all of its other existing and future unsecured indebtedness.

Capital Lease Obligations

Micron has various capital lease obligations due in periodic installments with a weighted-average remaining term of 1 year. As of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, Micron had production equipment with carrying values of $140 million and $305 million, respectively, under capital leases.

Convertible Senior Notes and Other Senior Notes

For further information, see "Part II – Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Debt" of Micron's consolidated financial statements.

Other Facilities

Micron has a credit facility with an aggregate revolving commitment which is subject to certain adjustments, including an availability block that effectively limits the maximum amount Micron could draw to $540 million. As of September 3, 2015, $50 million of principal was outstanding under this facility and $270 million was available for Micron to draw. For further information, see "Part II – Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Debt – Other Facilities – Revolving Credit Facilities" of Micron's consolidated financial statements.

Maturities of Notes Payable and Future Minimum Lease Payments

As of September 3, 2015, maturities of notes payable and future minimum lease payments under capital lease obligations were as follows:



	Notes Payable			Capital Lease Obligations
2016	$	—		$	179
2017	—			30
2018	233			3
2019	224			3
2020	347			3
2021 and thereafter	4,854			3
Unamortized discounts and interest, respectively	(420		)	(7		)
	$	5,238		$	214

Commitments

Micron has provided various financial guarantees issued in the normal course of business on behalf of its subsidiaries. These contracts include debt guarantees and guarantees on certain banking facilities. Micron enters into these arrangements to facilitate commercial transactions with third parties by enhancing the value of the transaction to the third party. Micron has entered into agreements covering certain activities of its subsidiaries, and occasionally Micron may be required to perform under such agreements on behalf of its subsidiaries.

As of September 3, 2015, the maximum potential amount of future payments Micron could have been required to make under its debt guarantees was approximately $655 million. Substantially all of this amount relates to guarantees for debt of wholly-owned entities whereby Micron would be obligated to perform under the guarantee if a subsidiary were to default on the terms of their debt arrangements. In the event of performance under the guarantee, Micron would be permitted to seek reimbursement from the subsidiary company(s) through liquidation of the assets which were collateral under various debt instruments. At the time these contracts were entered into, the collateralized assets approximated the value of the outstanding guarantees. The majority of these guarantees expire at various times between March 2016 and February 2020. Micron guarantees a credit facility of a subsidiary that provides for up to $750 million of financing. As of September 3, 2015, $75 million of principal amount was outstanding under this facility.

Micron guarantees certain banking facilities for its wholly-owned consolidated entities. Substantially all of these guarantees relate to bank overdraft protections. The maximum potential amount of future payments Micron could be required to make under these guarantees varies based on the extent of potential overdrafts. Micron's business processes substantially mitigate the risk of wholly-owned subsidiaries overdrafting their bank accounts. The majority of these guarantees have no contractual expiration.

Contingencies

As is typical in the semiconductor and other high technology industries, from time to time others have asserted, and may in the future assert, that Micron and its subsidiaries' products or manufacturing processes infringe their intellectual property rights. Micron has accrued a liability and charged operations for the estimated costs of adjudication or settlement of various asserted and unasserted claims existing as of the balance sheet date. Micron is currently a party to various litigation regarding patent, commercial, and other matters. Micron is a party to the matters listed in the "Contingencies" note in the consolidated financial statements. For further information, see "Part II – Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Contingencies" of Micron's consolidated financial statements.

Redeemable Convertible Notes

For further information, see "Part II – Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Redeemable Convertible Notes" of Micron's consolidated financial statements.

Related Party Transactions

Substantially all of Micron's activities relate to manufacturing services performed for a subsidiary and to royalties received from its subsidiaries for use of product and process technology. Micron's net sales to consolidated subsidiaries were $5.42 billion, $5.64 billion, and $4.19 billion for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Gross margins on manufacturing activities are commensurate with market rates for such services. Transactions between Micron and its consolidated subsidiaries are eliminated in consolidation.

Micron engages in various transactions with its equity method investees and eliminates the profits or losses on those transactions to the extent of its ownership interest until such time as the profits or losses are realized. Micron held an equity interest in Aptina through August 15, 2014. Net sales for 2014 and 2013 included $43 million and $182 million, respectively, from products sold to and services performed for Aptina.

On August 15, 2014, ON Semiconductor Corporation acquired Aptina for approximately $433 million and Micron recognized a non-operating gain of $119 million on the sale of its shares based on its diluted ownership interest of approximately 27%. The gain approximated Micron's share of the consideration because the carrying value of its investment had been reduced to zero since the second quarter of 2012, at which time Micron ceased recognizing its proportionate share of Aptina's losses. For further information regarding transactions between Micron and its equity method investees, see "Part II – Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Equity Method Investments – Other" of Micron's consolidated financial statements.

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

SCHEDULE II

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(in millions)

MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.



	Balance at Beginning of Year		Business Acquisitions		Charged (Credited) to Income Tax Provision			Currency Translation and Charges to Other Accounts			Balance at End of Year
Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance
Year ended September 3, 2015	$	2,443	$	—	$	(260	)	$	(132	)	$	2,051
Year ended August 28, 2014	3,155		—		(544		)	(168		)	2,443
Year ended August 29, 2013	1,470		1,292		418			(25		)	3,155

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	Sep. 03, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Micron Technology, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Reclassifications	Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to current period presentation. In addition, amounts for certain equipment purchases were reclassified from financing to investing within the statement of cash flows to better reflect the current nature of these transactions and to improve comparability with our industry peers. In the fourth quarter of 2015, we adopted, on a retrospective basis, Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 – Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. (See "Debt – Retrospective Application of a New Accounting Standard" note.)
Fiscal Period	Our fiscal year is the 52 or 53-week period ending on the Thursday closest to August 31. Fiscal year 2015 contained 53 weeks and fiscal years 2014 and 2013 each contained 52 weeks. All period references are to our fiscal periods unless otherwise indicated.
Derivative and Hedging Instruments	Derivative and Hedging Instruments: We use derivative instruments to manage a portion of our exposure to changes in currency exchange rates from our monetary assets and liabilities or future cash flows and to reduce volatility in our earnings caused by changes in interest rates that affect our variable-rate debt. Our derivatives have consisted of forward and option contracts and we have also entered into interest rate swap contracts. We do not use derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Derivative instruments are measured at their fair values and recognized as either assets or liabilities. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivative instruments is based on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. For derivative instruments that are not designated as hedges for accounting purpose, gains or losses from changes in fair values are recognized in other non-operating income (expense). For derivative instruments designated as cash-flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss is included as a component of other comprehensive income (loss), and the ineffective or excluded portion of the gain or loss is included in other non-operating income (expense). The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) from these cash flow hedges are reclassified into earnings in the same line items of the consolidated statements of operation and in the same periods in which the underlying transactions affect earnings. Effectiveness is measured by comparing the cumulative change in the fair value of the hedge contract with the cumulative change in the forecasted cash flows of the hedged item. For the effectiveness assessment of our cash-flow hedges, changes in the time value are excluded for forward contracts. We enter into master netting arrangements with our counterparties to mitigate credit risk in derivative hedge transactions. These master netting arrangements allow us and our counterparties to net settle amounts owed to each other. Derivative assets and liabilities that can be net settled with each counterparty have been presented in our consolidated balance sheet on a net basis. (See "Derivative Instruments" note.)
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Financial Instruments: Cash equivalents include highly liquid short-term investments with original maturities to us of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash.
Investments	Investments with maturities greater than three months and less than one year are included in short-term investments. Investments with remaining maturities greater than one year are included in long-term marketable investments. The carrying value of investment securities sold is determined using the specific identification method.
Functional Currency	Functional Currency: The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for all of our consolidated subsidiaries.
Inventories	Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost or net realizable value. Cost includes depreciation, labor, material, and overhead costs, including product and process technology costs. Determining net realizable value of inventories involves numerous judgments, including projecting future average selling prices, sales volumes, and costs to complete products in work in process inventories. When net realizable value is below cost, we record a charge to cost of goods sold to write down inventories to their estimated net realizable value in advance of when the inventories are actually sold. Inventories are primarily categorized as memory (including DRAM, non-volatile, and other memory) for purposes of determining the lower of average cost or net realizable value. The major characteristics considered in determining inventory categories for purposes of determining the lower of cost or net realizable value are product type and markets. We remove amounts from inventory and charge such amounts to cost of goods sold on an average cost basis.
Product and Process Technology	Product and Process Technology: Costs incurred to (1) acquire product and process technology, (2) patent technology, and (3) maintain patent technology are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over periods ranging up to 12.5 years. We capitalize a portion of the costs incurred to patent technology based on historical and projected patents issued as a percent of patents we file. Capitalized product and process technology costs are amortized over the shorter of (1) the estimated useful life of the technology, (2) the patent term, or (3) the term of the technology agreement. Fully-amortized assets are removed from product and process technology and accumulated amortization.
Product Warranty	Product Warranty: We generally provide a limited warranty that our products are in compliance with our specifications existing at the time of delivery. Under our general terms and conditions of sale, liability for certain failures of product during a stated warranty period is usually limited to repair or replacement of defective items or return of, or a credit with respect to, amounts paid for such items. Under certain circumstances, we provide more extensive limited warranty coverage than that provided under our general terms and conditions. Our warranty obligations are not significant.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, plant, and equipment is stated at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of generally 10 to 30 years for buildings, 5 to 7 years for equipment, and 3 to 5 years for software. Assets held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value and are included in other noncurrent assets. When property, plant, or equipment is retired or otherwise disposed, the net book value is removed and we recognize any gain or loss in our results of operations. We capitalize interest on borrowings during the period of time over which we carry out the activities necessary to bring the asset to the condition of its intended use and location. Capitalized interest becomes part of the cost of the underlying assets and amortized over the useful lives of the assets.
Research and Development	Research and Development: Costs related to the conceptual formulation and design of products and processes are expensed as research and development as incurred. Determining when product development is complete requires judgment. Development of a product is deemed complete once the product has been thoroughly reviewed and has passed tests for performance and reliability. Subsequent to product qualification, product costs are valued in inventory. Product design and other research and development costs for certain technologies are shared with our joint venture partners. Amounts receivable from cost-sharing arrangements are reflected as a reduction of research and development expense. (See "Equity – Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries – IMFT" note.)
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition: We recognize product or license revenue when persuasive evidence that a sales arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. If we are unable to reasonably estimate returns or the price is not fixed or determinable, sales made under agreements allowing rights of return or price protection are deferred until customers have resold the product.
Stock-based Compensation	Stock-based Compensation: Stock-based compensation is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and recognized as expense under the straight-line attribution method over the requisite service period. We issue new shares upon the exercise of stock options or conversion of share units. (See "Equity Plans" note.)
Treasury Stock	Treasury Stock: When we retire our treasury stock, any excess of the repurchase price paid over par value is allocated between additional capital and retained earnings.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires our management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and related disclosures. Estimates and judgments are based on historical experience, forecasted events, and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Estimates and judgments may differ under different assumptions or conditions. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis. Actual results could differ from estimates.

Variable Interest Entities (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Variable Interest Entities (Policies)	Sep. 03, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities	We have interests in entities that are VIEs. If we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE, we are required to consolidate it. To determine if we are the primary beneficiary, we evaluate whether we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Our evaluation includes identification of significant activities and an assessment of our ability to direct those activities based on governance provisions and arrangements to provide or receive product and process technology, product supply, operations services, equity funding, financing, and other applicable agreements and circumstances. Our assessments of whether we are the primary beneficiary of our VIEs require significant assumptions and judgments.

Disclosure of accounting policy for consolidation to describe the significant judgments and assumptions made in determining whether a variable interest held by the entity requires the variable interest entity to be consolidated and (or) disclose information about its involvement with the variable interest entity; the methodology used by the entity for determining whether or not it is the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity; and the significant factors considered and judgments made in determining that the power to direct the activities that significantly impact the economic performance of the variable interest entity are shared (as defined).

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]

Micron Memory Japan, Inc. Micron Memory Japan, Inc. (Tables) - MMJ Acquisition [Member]

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

The valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed were as follows:



Assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Cash and equivalents	$	999
Receivables	697
Inventories	962
Restricted cash	557
Other current assets	142
Property, plant and equipment	935
Equity method investment	40
Intangible assets	10
Deferred tax assets	811
Other noncurrent assets	66
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(409		)
Current portion of long-term debt	(673		)
Long-term debt	(1,461		)
Other noncurrent liabilities	(75		)
Total net assets acquired	2,601
Noncontrolling interest in MMJ	168
Consideration	949
Preliminary gain on acquisition recognized in 2013	1,484
Adjustment for preliminary pre-petition liabilities	(33		)
Final gain on acquisition	$	1,451

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]



For the year ended	2013
Net sales	$	12,494
Net income	3,825
Net income attributable to Micron	3,770

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	3.69
Diluted	3.57

Cash and Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Investments [Abstract]

Cash and the fair values of our available-for-sale investments [Table Text Block]

Cash and the fair values of our available-for-sale investments, which approximated amortized costs, were as follows:



As of	September 3, 2015								August 28, 2014
	Cash and Equivalents		Short-term Investments		Long-term Marketable Investments⁽³⁾		Total Fair Value		Cash and Equivalents		Short-term Investments		Long-term Marketable Investments⁽³⁾		Total Fair Value
Cash	$	1,684	$	—	$	—	$	1,684	$	2,445	$	—	$	—	$	2,445
Level 1⁽¹⁾
Money market funds	168		—		—		168		1,281		—		—		1,281
Marketable equity securities	—		—		—		—		—		—		1		1
	168		—		—		168		1,281		—		1		1,282
Level 2⁽²⁾
Corporate bonds	2		616		1,261		1,879		—		154		407		561
Government securities	58		391		254		703		—		136		284		420
Asset-backed securities	—		8		575		583		—		1		127		128
Certificates of deposit	311		28		23		362		402		8		—		410
Commercial paper	64		191		—		255		22		85		—		107
	435		1,234		2,113		3,782		424		384		818		1,626
	$	2,287	$	1,234	$	2,113	$	5,634	$	4,150	$	384	$	819	$	5,353


⁽¹⁾	The fair value of Level 1 securities is measured based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

⁽²⁾


⁽³⁾	The maturities of our long-term marketable securities generally range from one to four years.

Tabular disclosure of available-for-sale securities which includes, but is not limited to, changes in the cost basis and fair value, fair value and gross unrealized gain (loss), fair values by type of security, contractual maturity and classification, amortized cost basis, contracts to acquire securities to be accounted for as available-for-sale, debt maturities, transfers to trading, change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) net of tax, continuous unrealized loss position fair value, aggregate losses qualitative disclosures, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses or other disclosures related to available for sale securities.

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Receivables



As of	2015		2014
Trade receivables	$	2,188	$	2,524
Income and other taxes	116		104
Other	203		278
	$	2,507	$	2,906

Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Inventory



As of	2015		2014
Finished goods	$	785	$	898
Work in process	1,315		1,372
Raw materials and supplies	240		185
	$	2,340	$	2,455

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment



As of	2014			Additions			Retirements and Other			2015
Land	$	86		$	2		$	—		$	88
Buildings (includes $289 as of 2014 and $271 as of 2015 for capital leases)	5,093			273			(8		)	5,358
Equipment⁽¹⁾ (includes $1,113 as of 2014 and $1,192 as of 2015 for capital leases)	17,781			3,805			(566		)	21,020
Construction in progress⁽²⁾	114			345			(23		)	436
Software	358			39			(24		)	373
	23,432			4,464			(621		)	27,275
Accumulated depreciation (includes $695 as of 2014 and $717 as of 2015 for capital leases)	(14,750		)	(2,550		)	579			(16,721		)
	$	8,682		$	1,914		$	(42	)	$	10,554


⁽¹⁾	Included costs related to equipment not placed into service of $928 million and $826 million, as of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, respectively.


⁽²⁾	Included building-related construction and tool installation costs on assets not placed into service.

Equity Method Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments



As of	2015				2014
	Investment Balance		Ownership Percentage		Investment Balance		Ownership Percentage
Inotera⁽¹⁾	$	1,332	33	%	$	914	33	%
Tera Probe	38		40	%	48		40	%
Other	9		Various		9		Various
	$	1,379			$	971

⁽¹⁾ Entity is a variable interest entity.



For the year ended	2015		2014			2013
Inotera	$	445	$	465		$	(79	)
Tera Probe	1		11			—
Other	1		(2		)	(4		)
	$	447	$	474		$	(83	)



As of	2015		2014
Current assets	$	1,980	$	2,233
Noncurrent assets	3,038		2,502
Current liabilities	436		1,417
Noncurrent liabilities	119		254



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
Net sales	$	2,647	$	3,382	$	1,788
Gross margin	1,253		1,576		1
Operating income (loss)	1,191		1,371		(203		)
Net income (loss)	1,361		1,339		(188		)

Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class



As of	2015					2014
	Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Product and process technology	$	864	$	(416	)	$	809	$	(341	)
Other	2		(1		)	1		(1		)
	$	866	$	(417	)	$	810	$	(342	)

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Schedule



As of	2015		2014
Accounts payable	$	1,020	$	996
Property, plant and equipment payables	577		289
Related party payables	338		673
Salaries, wages and benefits	321		456
Income and other taxes	85		71
Customer advances	15		98
Other	255		281
	$	2,611	$	2,864

Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Debt



					2015						2014
Instrument⁽¹⁾	Stated Rate		Effective Rate		Current		Long-Term		Total		Current		Long-Term		Total
MMJ creditor installment payments	N/A		6.25	%	$	161	$	701	$	862	$	192	$	939	$	1,131
Capital lease obligations⁽²⁾	N/A		N/A		326		466		792		323		588		911
1.258% notes	1.258	%	1.97	%	87		217		304		86		305		391
2022 senior notes	5.875	%	6.14	%	—		589		589		—		587		587
2023 senior notes	5.250	%	5.43	%	—		988		988		—		—		—
2024 senior notes	5.250	%	5.38	%	—		545		545		—		—		—
2025 senior notes	5.500	%	5.56	%	—		1,138		1,138		—		1,137		1,137
2026 senior notes	5.625	%	5.73	%	—		446		446		—		—		—
2031B convertible senior notes⁽³⁾	1.875	%	6.98	%	—		—		—		361		—		361
2032C convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	2.375	%	5.95	%	—		197		197		—		309		309
2032D convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	3.125	%	6.33	%	—		150		150		—		284		284
2033E convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	1.625	%	4.50	%	217		—		217		272		—		272
2033F convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	2.125	%	4.93	%	264		—		264		260		—		260
2043G convertible senior notes	3.000	%	6.76	%	—		644		644		—		631		631
Other notes payable	2.209	%	2.38	%	34		171		205		124		113		237
					$	1,089	$	6,252	$	7,341	$	1,618	$	4,893	$	6,511


⁽¹⁾	We have either the obligation or the option to pay cash for the principal amount due upon conversion for all of our convertible notes. Since it is our current intent to settle in cash the principal amount of all of our convertible notes upon conversion, the dilutive effect of such notes on earnings per share is computed under the treasury stock method.

⁽²⁾ Weighted-average imputed rate of 3.7% and 4.3% as of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, respectively.


⁽³⁾	Amount recorded for 2014 included the debt and equity components. The equity component was reclassified to a debt liability as a result of our obligation to settle the conversions of the 2031B Notes in cash.

⁽⁴⁾



		2015							2014
As of	Expected Remaining Term (Years)⁽¹⁾	Outstanding Principal		Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs			Net Carrying Amount		Outstanding Principal		Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs			Net Carrying Amount
MMJ creditor installment payments	4	$	1,012	$	(150	)	$	862	$	1,369	$	(238	)	$	1,131
Capital lease obligations	4	792		—			792		911		—			911
1.258% notes	3	323		(19		)	304		416		(25		)	391
2022 Notes	6	600		(11		)	589		600		(13		)	587
2023 Notes	8	1,000		(12		)	988		—		—			—
2024 Notes	8	550		(5		)	545		—		—			—
2025 Notes	9	1,150		(12		)	1,138		1,150		(13		)	1,137
2026 Notes	10	450		(4		)	446		—		—			—
2031B Notes⁽²⁾	N/A	—		—			—		114		(28		)	361
2032C Notes	4	224		(27		)	197		362		(53		)	309
2032D Notes	6	177		(27		)	150		344		(60		)	284
2033E Notes	2	233		(16		)	217		300		(28		)	272
2033F Notes	4	297		(33		)	264		300		(40		)	260
2043G Notes⁽³⁾	13	1,025		(381		)	644		1,025		(394		)	631
Other notes payable	4	205		—			205		243		(6		)	237
		$	8,038	$	(697	)	$	7,341	$	7,134	$	(898	)	$	6,511


⁽¹⁾	Expected remaining term for amortization of the remaining unamortized discount and debt issuance costs as of September 3, 2015. The expected remaining term of the 2031B Notes was not applicable because the notes were not outstanding as of September 3, 2015. Expected remaining term for capital lease obligations is the weighted-average remaining term.

Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table Text Block]

2015 Debt Restructure



	Increase (Decrease) in Principal			Increase (Decrease) in Carrying Value			Increase (Decrease) in Cash			(Decrease) in Equity			(Loss) Gain⁽¹⁾
Conversions and settlements:
2031B Notes	$	(114	)	$	(361	)	$	(389	)	$	—		$	(24	)
2033E Notes	(7		)	(6		)	(19		)	(15		)	2
	(121		)	(367		)	(408		)	(15		)	(22		)

Repurchases:
2032C Notes	(139		)	(121		)	(415		)	(283		)	(10		)
2032D Notes	(166		)	(140		)	(492		)	(341		)	(11		)
2033E Notes	(60		)	(56		)	(107		)	(49		)	(1		)
2033F Notes	(3		)	(2		)	(5		)	(3		)	—
	(368		)	(319		)	(1,019		)	(676		)	(22		)

Issuances:
2023 Notes	1,000			988			988			—			—
2024 Notes	550			545			545			—			—
2026 Notes	450			446			446			—			—
	2,000			1,979			1,979			—			—

Early repayment	(121		)	(115		)	(122		)	—			(5		)

	$	1,390		$	1,178		$	430		$	(691	)	$	(49	)


⁽¹⁾	Included in other non-operating expense.

2014 Debt Restructure



	Increase (Decrease) in Principal			Increase (Decrease) in Carrying Value			Increase (Decrease) in Cash			(Decrease) in Equity			Loss⁽¹⁾
Exchanges	$	585		$	282		$	—		$	(238	)	$	49
Conversions and settlements	(770		)	(434		)	(1,446		)	(886		)	130
Repurchases	(320		)	(264		)	(857		)	(567		)	23
Issuances	2,212			2,157			2,157			—			—
Early repayments	(336		)	(332		)	(339		)	—			3
	$	1,371		$	1,409		$	(485	)	$	(1,691	)	$	205


⁽¹⁾	$184 million included in other non-operating expense and $21 million included in interest expense

Schedule of Debt Restructuring [Table Text Block]

The following table presents the remaining amounts of MMJ Creditor Installment Payments (stated in Japanese yen and U.S. dollars) and the amount of unamortized discount as of September 3, 2015:



2016	¥	19,813		$	165
2017	19,840			165
2018	19,762			164
2019	28,687			238
2020	33,642			280
	121,744			1,012
Less unamortized discount	(17,981		)	(150		)
	¥	103,763		$	862

Debt Instrument Redemption [Table Text Block]

Senior Notes



	Issuance Date	Maturity Date	Principal Issued
2022 Notes	Feb 2014	Feb 2022	$	600
2023 Notes	Feb 2015	Aug 2023	1,000
2024 Notes	Apr 2015	Jan 2024	550
2025 Notes	Jul 2014	Feb 2025	1,150
2026 Notes	Apr 2015	Jan 2026	450

Cash Redemption at Our Option: We have the option to redeem these notes. The applicable redemption price will be determined as follows:



	Redemption Period Requiring Payment of:		Redemption up to 35% Using Cash Proceeds From an Equity Offering⁽³⁾
	Make-Whole⁽¹⁾	Premium⁽²⁾	Date	Specified Price
2022 Notes	Prior to Feb 15, 2017	On or after Feb 15, 2017	Prior to Feb 15, 2017	105.875	%
2023 Notes	Prior to Feb 1, 2018	On or after Feb 1, 2018	Prior to Feb 1, 2018	105.250	%
2024 Notes	Prior to May 1, 2018	On or after May 1, 2018	Prior to May 1, 2018	105.250	%
2025 Notes	Prior to Aug 1, 2019	On or after Aug 1, 2019	Prior to Aug 1, 2017	105.500	%
2026 Notes	Prior to May 1, 2020	On or after May 1, 2020	Prior to May 1, 2018	105.625	%


⁽¹⁾	If we redeem prior to the applicable date, the price is principal plus a make-whole premium equal to the present value of the remaining scheduled interest payments as described in the applicable indenture, together with accrued and unpaid interest.


⁽²⁾	If we redeem on or after the applicable date, the price is principal plus a premium which declines over time as specified in the applicable indenture, together with accrued and unpaid interest.


⁽³⁾	If we redeem prior to the applicable date with net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings, the price is equal to the amount specified above, together with accrued and unpaid interest, subject to a maximum redemption of 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the respective notes being redeemed.

Schedule Of Convertible Debt Instruments With Debt And Equity Components [Text Block]

The following table summarizes our convertible notes outstanding as of September 3, 2015:



	Holder Put Date⁽¹⁾	Outstanding Principal		Underlying Shares	Conversion Price Per Share		Conversion Price Per Share Threshold⁽²⁾		Conversion Value in Excess of Principal⁽³⁾
2032C Notes	May 2019	$	224	23	$	9.63	$	12.52	$	161
2032D Notes	May 2021	177		18	9.98		12.97		117
2033E Notes	February 2018	233		21	10.93		14.21		121
2033F Notes	February 2020	297		27	10.93		14.21		154
2043G Notes⁽⁴⁾	November 2028	1,025		35	29.16		37.91		—
		$	1,956	124					$	553


⁽¹⁾	The terms of our convertible notes give holders the right to require us to repurchase all or a portion of their notes at a date prior to the contractual maturities of the notes at a price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest.

⁽²⁾


⁽³⁾	Based on our closing share price of $16.59 as of September 3, 2015.


⁽⁴⁾	See "2043G Notes."

Carrying amounts of the equity components of our convertible notes, which are included in additional capital in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets were as follows:



As of	2015		2014
2032C Notes	$	41	$	67
2032D Notes	35		69
2033E Notes (excludes $16 and $27 million in mezzanine equity, respectively)	8		3
2033F Notes (excludes $33 and $41 million in mezzanine equity, respectively)	8		1
2043G Notes	173		173
	$	265	$	313

Schedule Of Convertible Debt Instruments Interest Expense [Text Block]



	Contractual Interest						Amortization of Discount and Issuance Costs
For the year ended	2015		2014		2013		2015		2014		2013
2032C Notes	$	8	$	11	$	13	$	9	$	12	$	14
2032D Notes	9		13		14		6		8		9
2033E Notes	5		5		3		7		7		4
2033F Notes	6		6		3		7		6		3
2043G Notes	31		24		—		13		9		—
Other notes⁽¹⁾	—		7		27		—		24		66
	$	59	$	66	$	60	$	42	$	66	$	96

⁽¹⁾Other notes include the 2014 Notes, 2027 Notes, 2031A Notes, and 2031B Notes.

Maturities of Notes Payable and Future Minimum Lease Payments [Table Text Block]

As of September 3, 2015, maturities of notes payable (including the MMJ Creditor Installment Payments) and future minimum lease payments under capital lease obligations were as follows:



	Notes Payable			Capital Lease Obligations
2016	$	291		$	349
2017	289			173
2018	504			131
2019	508			91
2020	702			32
2021 and thereafter	4,844			76
Unamortized discounts and interest, respectively	(589		)	(60		)
	$	6,549		$	792

Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]



As of August 28, 2014	Previously Reported		Effect of Adoption			Retrospectively Adjusted
Other noncurrent assets	$	497	$	(82	)	$	415
Current debt	1,638		(20		)	1,618
Long-term debt	4,955		(62		)	4,893
Redeemable convertible debt	57		11			68
Additional capital	7,879		(11		)	7,868

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Minimum Future Operating Lease Commitments

Minimum future operating lease commitments as of September 3, 2015 were as follows:



2016	$	218
2017	296
2018	106
2019	15
2020	12
2021 and thereafter	35
	$	682

Tabular disclosure of a lessee's leasing arrangements including: (1) the basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (2) the existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (3) restrictions imposed by lease arrangements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing, (4) rent holidays, rent concessions, or leasehold improvement incentives and unusual provisions or conditions. Disclosure may also include the specific period used to amortize material leasehold improvements made at the inception of the lease or during the lease term. Additionally, for operating leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year: (a) future minimum rental payments required as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) the total of minimum rentals to be received in the future under noncancelable subleases as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, and (c) for all operating leases, rental expense for each period for which an income statement is presented, with separate amounts for minimum rentals, contingent rentals, and sublease rentals. Rental payments under leases with terms of a month or less that were not renewed need not be included.

Equity (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Schedule of Options Indexed to Issuer's Equity [Table Text Block]

The following table presents information related to the issued and outstanding capped calls as of September 3, 2015:



Capped Calls				Strike Price		Cap Price Range				Underlying Common Shares	Value at Expiration⁽¹⁾
Capped Calls	Expiration Dates			Strike Price		Low		High		Underlying Common Shares	Minimum		Maximum
2031	Jan 2016	–	Feb 2016	$	9.50	$	13.17	$	13.17	18	$	—	$	67
2032C	May 2016	–	Nov 2017	9.80		14.26		15.69		56	—		307
2032D	Nov 2016	–	May 2018	10.16		14.62		16.04		44	—		244
2033E	Jan 2018	–	Feb 2018	10.93		14.51		14.51		27	—		98
2033F	Jan 2020	–	Feb 2020	10.93		14.51		14.51		27	—		98
										172	$	—	$	814

⁽¹⁾

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the year ended September 3, 2015, were as follows:



	Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments, Net			Gains (Losses) on Investments, Net			Pension Liability Adjustments			Total
Balance as of August 28, 2014	$	42		$	12		$	1		$	1		$	56
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(42		)	(11		)	(2		)	33			(22		)
Amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income	—			(6		)	(2		)	(2		)	(10		)
Tax effects	—			—			—			(11		)	(11		)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(42		)	(17		)	(4		)	20			(43		)
Balance as of September 3, 2015	$	—		$	(5	)	$	(3	)	$	21		$	13

Schedule Of Noncontrolling Interests In Subsidiaries [Table Text Block]



As of	2015				2014
	Noncontrolling Interest Balance		Noncontrolling Interest Percentage		Noncontrolling Interest Balance		Noncontrolling Interest Percentage
IMFT⁽¹⁾	$	829	49	%	$	693	49	%
MP Mask⁽¹⁾	93		50	%	93		50	%
Other	15		Various		16		Various
	$	937			$	802

⁽¹⁾ Entity is a variable interest entity.

IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]

IM Flash's distributions to, and contributions from, shareholders

The following table presents IMFT's distributions to and contributions from its shareholders:



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
IMFT distributions to Micron	$	6	$	10	$	38
IMFT distributions to Intel	6		10		37
Micron contributions to IMFT	148		106		12
Intel contributions to IMFT	142		102		11

Total IM Flash and MP Mask assets and liabilities

The following table presents the assets and liabilities of IMFT included in our consolidated balance sheets:



As of	2015		2014
Assets
Cash and equivalents	$	134	$	84
Receivables	79		73
Inventories	65		48
Other current assets	7		5
Total current assets	285		210
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,768		1,545
Other noncurrent assets	49		47
Total assets	$	2,102	$	1,802

Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	182	$	106
Deferred income	9		8
Current debt	22		21
Total current liabilities	213		135
Long-term debt	49		71
Other noncurrent liabilities	100		110
Total liabilities	$	362	$	316

Amounts exclude intercompany balances that were eliminated in our consolidated balance sheets.

MP Mask Technology Center LLC [Member]

Total IM Flash and MP Mask assets and liabilities

The assets and liabilities of MP Mask included in our consolidated balance sheets were as follows:



As of	2015		2014
Current assets	$	21	$	24
Noncurrent assets (primarily property, plant and equipment)	180		203
Current liabilities	21		28
Noncurrent liabilities	—		14

Amounts exclude intercompany balances that were eliminated in our consolidated balance sheets.

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Derivative Instrument Detail [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]

Total notional amounts and gross fair values for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation were as follows:



	Notional Amount⁽¹⁾		Fair Value of
	Notional Amount⁽¹⁾		Current Assets⁽²⁾		Current Liabilities⁽³⁾			Noncurrent Liabilities⁽⁴⁾
As of September 3, 2015
Currency forward contracts:
Yen	$	928	$	—	$	(24	)	$	—
Singapore dollar	282		—		—			—
New Taiwan dollar	89		—		—			—
Yuan	32		1		—			—
Euro	29		—		—			—
Shekel	27		—		—			—
British Pound	19		—		—			—
	$	1,406	$	1	$	(24	)	$	—
As of August 28, 2014
Currency forward contracts:
Yen	$	554	$	—	$	(12	)	$	(6	)
Singapore dollar	330		—		—			—
Euro	245		—		(1		)	—
Shekel	62		—		(1		)	—
	$	1,191

Convertible notes settlement obligations	12		—		(389		)	—
			$	—	$	(403	)	$	(6	)


⁽¹⁾	Notional amounts of forward contracts in U.S. dollars and convertible notes settlement obligations in shares.


⁽²⁾	Included in receivables – other.


⁽³⁾	Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses – other for forward contracts and in current debt for convertible notes settlement obligations.


⁽⁴⁾	Included in other noncurrent liabilities.

Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation were included in other non-operating income (expense), net as follows:



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(64	)	$	(27	)	$	(222	)
Convertible notes settlement obligations	7			(59		)	—

Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]

Total notional amounts and gross fair values for derivative instruments with cash flow hedge accounting designation were as follows:



	Notional Amount (in U.S. Dollars)		Fair Value of
	Notional Amount (in U.S. Dollars)		Current Assets⁽¹⁾		Current Liabilities⁽²⁾
As of September 3, 2015
Yen	$	81	$	3	$	—
Euro	12		—		—
	$	93	$	3	$	—
As of August 28, 2014
Yen	$	94	$	—	$	(2	)
Euro	24		—		—
	$	118	$	—	$	(2	)


⁽¹⁾	Included in receivables – other.


⁽²⁾	Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses – other.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Estimated fair value and carrying value of debt instruments

The estimated fair value and carrying value of debt instruments (carrying value excludes the equity and mezzanine equity components of our convertible notes) were as follows:



As of	2015				2014
	Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value
Notes and MMJ creditor installment payments	$	5,020	$	5,077	$	3,634	$	3,483
Convertible notes	2,508		1,472		5,886		2,117

Equity Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Schedule option activity

Option activity for 2015 is summarized as follows:



	Number of Shares		Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (In Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at August 28, 2014	48		$	10.57
Granted	8		34.45
Exercised	(10	)	7.35
Canceled or expired	(2	)	15.93
Outstanding at September 3, 2015	44		15.33		3.8	$	256

Exercisable at September 3, 2015	18		$	9.33	2.4	$	145
Expected to vest after September 3, 2015	25		19.11		4.7	109

Assumptions used in Black-Scholes option valuation model

Stock options granted and assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model were as follows:



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
Stock options granted	8			12			18
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per share	$	14.79		$	9.64		$	3.34
Average expected life in years	5.6			4.9			5.1
Weighted-average expected volatility	45		%	48		%	59		%
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	1.7		%	1.6		%	0.7		%

Schedule restricted stock awards activity

Restricted Stock Awards activity for 2015 is summarized as follows:



	Number of Shares		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Outstanding at August 28, 2014	13		$	15.08
Granted	7		32.60
Restrictions lapsed	(5	)	13.48
Canceled	(1	)	19.81
Outstanding at September 3, 2015	14		23.88

Expected to vest after September 3, 2015	13		$	23.78



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
Restricted stock awards granted	7		7		7
Weighted-average grant-date fair values per share	$	32.60	$	21.88	$	6.23
Aggregate fair values at vesting date	155		115		17

Stock-based compensation expense by caption



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
Stock-based compensation expense by caption:
Cost of goods sold	$	65	$	39	$	27
Selling, general and administrative	60		50		45
Research and development	42		25		18
Other	1		1		1
	$	168	$	115	$	91

Stock-based compensation expense by type of award:
Stock options	$	81	$	61	$	57
Restricted stock awards	87		54		34
	$	168	$	115	$	91

Stock-based compensation expense by type of award

Stock-based Compensation Expense



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
Stock-based compensation expense by caption:
Cost of goods sold	$	65	$	39	$	27
Selling, general and administrative	60		50		45
Research and development	42		25		18
Other	1		1		1
	$	168	$	115	$	91

Stock-based compensation expense by type of award:
Stock options	$	81	$	61	$	57
Restricted stock awards	87		54		34
	$	168	$	115	$	91

Restucture and Asset Impairments Restructuring and Asset Impairments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]



For the year ended	2015		2014			2013
Loss on impairment of LED assets	$	1	$	(6	)	$	33
Loss on impairment of MIT assets	—		(5		)	62
Gain on termination of lease to Transform	—		—			(25		)
Loss on restructure of ST Consortium agreement	—		—			26
Other	2		51			30
	$	3	$	40		$	126

Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

Schedule of Other operating (income) expense, net



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
(Gain) loss on disposition of property, plant and equipment	$	(17	)	$	10		$	(3	)
Rambus settlement	—			233			—
Other	(28		)	(11		)	(5		)
	$	(45	)	$	232		$	(8	)

Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
Loss on restructure of debt	$	(49	)	$	(184	)	$	(31	)
Gain (loss) from changes in currency exchange rates	(27		)	(28		)	(229		)
Gain from disposition of interest in Aptina	1			119			—
Gain from issuance of Inotera shares	—			93			48
Other	22			8			(6		)
	$	(53	)	$	8		$	(218	)

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income tax (provision) benefit



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
Income before income taxes, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees:
Foreign	$	2,431		$	2,619		$	839
U.S.	178			114			446
	$	2,609		$	2,733		$	1,285

Income tax (provision) benefit:
Current:
Foreign	$	(93	)	$	(46	)	$	(17	)
State	(1		)	(2		)	—
U.S. federal	6			(3		)	—
	(88		)	(51		)	(17		)
Deferred:
Foreign	(85		)	(81		)	9
U.S. federal	15			4			—
State	1			—			—
	(69		)	(77		)	9
Income tax (provision) benefit	$	(157	)	$	(128	)	$	(8	)

Income tax (provision) benefit computed using the U.S. federal statutory rate reconciled to income tax (provision) benefit

Income tax (provision) benefit computed using the U.S. federal statutory rate reconciled to income tax (provision) benefit was as follows:



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
U.S. federal income tax (provision) benefit at statutory rate	$	(913	)	$	(956	)	$	(450	)
Change in unrecognized tax benefits	(118		)	(152		)	2
Foreign tax rate differential	515			474			339
Change in valuation allowance	260			544			(418		)
Noncontrolling investment transactions	57			—			—
Tax credits	53			11			36
State taxes, net of federal benefit	19			(39		)	6
Gain on MMJ Acquisition	—			(11		)	520
Transaction costs related to the MMJ Acquisition	—			—			(38		)
Other	(30		)	1			(5		)
Income tax (provision) benefit	$	(157	)	$	(128	)	$	(8	)

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

Deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following:



As of	2015			2014
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards	$	2,869		$	3,162
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits	143			152
Other accrued liabilities	97			113
Property, plant and equipment	—			284
Other	86			104
Gross deferred tax assets	3,195			3,815
Less valuation allowance	(2,051		)	(2,443		)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	1,144			1,372

Deferred tax liabilities:
Debt discount	(207		)	(291		)
Unremitted earnings on certain subsidiaries	(162		)	(115		)
Product and process technology	(43		)	(29		)
Other	(57		)	(67		)
Deferred tax liabilities	(469		)	(502		)

Net deferred tax assets	$	675		$	870

Reported as:
Current deferred tax assets (included in other current assets)	$	104		$	228
Noncurrent deferred tax assets	597			816
Current deferred tax liabilities (included in accounts payable and accrued expenses)	(4		)	(4		)
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities (included in other noncurrent liabilities)	(22		)	(170		)
Net deferred tax assets	$	675		$	870

Net operating loss carryforwards

As of September 3, 2015, our federal, state, and foreign net operating loss carryforward amounts and expiration periods as reported to tax authorities, were as follows:



Year of Expiration	U.S. Federal		State		Japan		Other Foreign		Total
2016 - 2020	$	—	$	103	$	1,311	$	1,011	$	2,425
2021 - 2025	—		265		2,499		294		3,058
2026 - 2030	2,022		1,028		—		—		3,050
2031 - 2035	1,999		652		—		—		2,651
Indefinite	—		—		—		30		30
	$	4,021	$	2,048	$	3,810	$	1,335	$	11,214

Federal and state tax credit carryforwards

As of September 3, 2015, our federal and state tax credit carryforward amounts and expiration periods as reported to tax authorities, were as follows:



Year of Tax Credit Expiration	Federal		State		Total
2016 - 2020	$	20	$	65	$	85
2021 - 2025	99		43		142
2026 - 2030	65		61		126
2031 - 2035	119		—		119
Indefinite	—		39		39
	$	303	$	208	$	511

Reconciliation of beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits

Below is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits:



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
Beginning unrecognized tax benefits	$	228		$	78		$	77
Increases related to tax positions taken during current year	119			152			4
Increases related to tax positions from prior years	17			—			—
Foreign currency translation increases (decreases) to tax positions	(6		)	1			4
Lapse of statute of limitations	(6		)	(1		)	—
Settlements with tax authorities	(1		)	(1		)	(8		)
Decreases related to tax positions from prior years	—			(1		)	—
Unrecognized tax benefits acquired in current year	—			—			1
Ending unrecognized tax benefits	$	351		$	228		$	78

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Basic and diluted earnings per share



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
Net income available to Micron shareholders – Basic	$	2,899		$	3,045		$	1,190
Dilutive effect related to equity method investment	(3		)	(2		)	—
Net income available to Micron shareholders – Diluted	$	2,896		$	3,043		$	1,190

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – Basic	1,070			1,060			1,022
Dilutive effect of equity plans and convertible notes	100			138			35
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – Diluted	1,170			1,198			1,057

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	2.71		$	2.87		$	1.16
Diluted	2.47			2.54			1.13

Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]



For the year ended	2015	2014	2013
Equity plans	18	7	40
Convertible notes	18	26	186

Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Schedule of Product Sales [Text Block]

Segment Information



For the year ended	2015			2014			2013
Net sales:
CNBU	$	6,725		$	7,333		$	3,462
MBU	3,692			3,627			1,214
SBU	3,687			3,480			2,824
EBU	1,999			1,774			1,275
All Other	89			144			298
	$	16,192		$	16,358		$	9,073

Operating income (loss):
CNBU	$	1,481		$	1,957		$	160
MBU	1,126			683			(265		)
SBU	(89		)	255			173
EBU	435			331			227
All Other	45			94			(59		)
Unallocated	—			(233		)	—
	$	2,998		$	3,087		$	236

Depreciation and amortization expense was as follows:



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
CNBU	$	1,058	$	878	$	687
MBU	514		475		293
SBU	765		512		551
EBU	322		226		215
All Other	10		11		67
Depreciation and amortization expense included in operating income (loss)	2,669		2,102		1,813
Other amortization	136		168		113
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$	2,805	$	2,270	$	1,926

Product Sales Product Sales (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Segment Reconciliation [Abstract]



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
DRAM	$	10,339	$	11,164	$	4,361
Non-Volatile Memory	5,274		4,468		3,589
Other	579		726		1,123
	$	16,192	$	16,358	$	9,073

Certain Concentrations Certain Concentrations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]

Schedule of market concentration risk [Table Text Block]

Markets with concentrations of net sales were approximately as follows:



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
Compute and graphics	25	%	30	%	20	%
Mobile	25	%	20	%	15	%
SSDs and other storage	20	%	20	%	25	%
Server	15	%	10	%	10	%
Automotive, industrial, medical, and other embedded	10	%	10	%	15	%

Geographic Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]

Geographic net sales based on customer ship-to location were as follows:



For the year ended	2015		2014		2013
China	$	6,658	$	6,715	$	3,783
United States	2,565		2,551		1,512
Taiwan	2,241		2,313		980
Asia Pacific (excluding China, Taiwan, and Japan)	2,037		1,791		946
Europe	1,248		1,252		820
Japan	1,026		1,253		589
Other	417		483		443
	$	16,192	$	16,358	$	9,073

Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]

Net property, plant, and equipment by geographic area was as follows:



As of	2015		2014
United States	$	3,643	$	3,282
Singapore	3,238		3,101
Japan	2,173		1,221
Taiwan	1,073		761
China	331		242
Other	96		75
	$	10,554	$	8,682

Quarterly Financial Information Quarterly Financial Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]



2015	Fourth Quarter		Third Quarter		Second Quarter		First Quarter
Net sales	$	3,600	$	3,853	$	4,166	$	4,573
Gross margin	970		1,202		1,405		1,638
Operating income	427		631		855		1,085
Net income	471		491		935		1,002
Net income attributable to Micron	471		491		934		1,003

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.44	$	0.46	$	0.87	$	0.94
Diluted	0.42		0.42		0.78		0.84



2014	Fourth Quarter		Third Quarter		Second Quarter		First Quarter
Net sales	$	4,227	$	3,982	$	4,107	$	4,042
Gross margin	1,385		1,368		1,403		1,281
Operating income	828		839		869		551
Net income	1,151		806		741		381
Net income attributable to Micron	1,150		806		731		358

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.08	$	0.76	$	0.69	$	0.34
Diluted	0.96		0.68		0.61		0.30

Schedule I Condensed Parent Company Financials (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]

Schedule of Debt



					2015						2014
Instrument⁽¹⁾	Stated Rate		Effective Rate		Current		Long-Term		Total		Current		Long-Term		Total
MMJ creditor installment payments	N/A		6.25	%	$	161	$	701	$	862	$	192	$	939	$	1,131
Capital lease obligations⁽²⁾	N/A		N/A		326		466		792		323		588		911
1.258% notes	1.258	%	1.97	%	87		217		304		86		305		391
2022 senior notes	5.875	%	6.14	%	—		589		589		—		587		587
2023 senior notes	5.250	%	5.43	%	—		988		988		—		—		—
2024 senior notes	5.250	%	5.38	%	—		545		545		—		—		—
2025 senior notes	5.500	%	5.56	%	—		1,138		1,138		—		1,137		1,137
2026 senior notes	5.625	%	5.73	%	—		446		446		—		—		—
2031B convertible senior notes⁽³⁾	1.875	%	6.98	%	—		—		—		361		—		361
2032C convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	2.375	%	5.95	%	—		197		197		—		309		309
2032D convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	3.125	%	6.33	%	—		150		150		—		284		284
2033E convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	1.625	%	4.50	%	217		—		217		272		—		272
2033F convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	2.125	%	4.93	%	264		—		264		260		—		260
2043G convertible senior notes	3.000	%	6.76	%	—		644		644		—		631		631
Other notes payable	2.209	%	2.38	%	34		171		205		124		113		237
					$	1,089	$	6,252	$	7,341	$	1,618	$	4,893	$	6,511


⁽¹⁾	We have either the obligation or the option to pay cash for the principal amount due upon conversion for all of our convertible notes. Since it is our current intent to settle in cash the principal amount of all of our convertible notes upon conversion, the dilutive effect of such notes on earnings per share is computed under the treasury stock method.

⁽²⁾ Weighted-average imputed rate of 3.7% and 4.3% as of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, respectively.


⁽³⁾	Amount recorded for 2014 included the debt and equity components. The equity component was reclassified to a debt liability as a result of our obligation to settle the conversions of the 2031B Notes in cash.

⁽⁴⁾



		2015							2014
As of	Expected Remaining Term (Years)⁽¹⁾	Outstanding Principal		Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs			Net Carrying Amount		Outstanding Principal		Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs			Net Carrying Amount
MMJ creditor installment payments	4	$	1,012	$	(150	)	$	862	$	1,369	$	(238	)	$	1,131
Capital lease obligations	4	792		—			792		911		—			911
1.258% notes	3	323		(19		)	304		416		(25		)	391
2022 Notes	6	600		(11		)	589		600		(13		)	587
2023 Notes	8	1,000		(12		)	988		—		—			—
2024 Notes	8	550		(5		)	545		—		—			—
2025 Notes	9	1,150		(12		)	1,138		1,150		(13		)	1,137
2026 Notes	10	450		(4		)	446		—		—			—
2031B Notes⁽²⁾	N/A	—		—			—		114		(28		)	361
2032C Notes	4	224		(27		)	197		362		(53		)	309
2032D Notes	6	177		(27		)	150		344		(60		)	284
2033E Notes	2	233		(16		)	217		300		(28		)	272
2033F Notes	4	297		(33		)	264		300		(40		)	260
2043G Notes⁽³⁾	13	1,025		(381		)	644		1,025		(394		)	631
Other notes payable	4	205		—			205		243		(6		)	237
		$	8,038	$	(697	)	$	7,341	$	7,134	$	(898	)	$	6,511


⁽¹⁾	Expected remaining term for amortization of the remaining unamortized discount and debt issuance costs as of September 3, 2015. The expected remaining term of the 2031B Notes was not applicable because the notes were not outstanding as of September 3, 2015. Expected remaining term for capital lease obligations is the weighted-average remaining term.

Maturities of Notes Payable and Future Minimum Lease Payments [Table Text Block]

As of September 3, 2015, maturities of notes payable (including the MMJ Creditor Installment Payments) and future minimum lease payments under capital lease obligations were as follows:



	Notes Payable			Capital Lease Obligations
2016	$	291		$	349
2017	289			173
2018	504			131
2019	508			91
2020	702			32
2021 and thereafter	4,844			76
Unamortized discounts and interest, respectively	(589		)	(60		)
	$	6,549		$	792

Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]

Schedule of Debt



					2015						2014
Instrument⁽¹⁾	Stated Rate		Effective Rate		Current		Long-Term		Total		Current		Long-Term		Total
Capital lease obligations⁽²⁾	N/A		N/A		$	174	$	40	$	214	$	172	$	233	$	405
2022 senior notes	5.875	%	6.14	%	—		589		589		—		587		587
2023 senior notes	5.250	%	5.43	%	—		988		988		—		—		—
2024 senior notes	5.250	%	5.38	%	—		545		545		—		—		—
2025 senior notes	5.500	%	5.56	%	—		1,138		1,138		—		1,137		1,137
2026 senior notes	5.625	%	5.73	%	—		446		446		—		—		—
2031B convertible senior notes⁽³⁾	1.875	%	6.98	%	—		—		—		361		—		361
2032C convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	2.375	%	5.95	%	—		197		197		—		309		309
2032D convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	3.125	%	6.33	%	—		150		150		—		284		284
2033E convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	1.625	%	4.50	%	217		—		217		272		—		272
2033F convertible senior notes⁽⁴⁾	2.125	%	4.93	%	264		—		264		260		—		260
2043G convertible senior notes	3.000	%	6.76	%	—		644		644		—		631		631
Other	1.654	%	1.65	%	—		60		60		—		10		10
					$	655	$	4,797	$	5,452	$	1,065	$	3,191	$	4,256


⁽¹⁾	Micron has either the obligation or the option to pay cash for the principal amount due upon conversion for all of its convertible notes. Micron's current intent is to settle in cash the principal amount of all of its convertible notes upon conversion.

⁽²⁾ Weighted-average imputed rate of 4.5% and 4.7% as of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, respectively.


⁽³⁾	Amount recorded for 2014 included the debt and equity components. The equity component was reclassified to a debt liability as a result of Micron's obligation to settle the conversions of the 2031B Notes in cash.

⁽⁴⁾

Maturities of Notes Payable and Future Minimum Lease Payments [Table Text Block]

As of September 3, 2015, maturities of notes payable and future minimum lease payments under capital lease obligations were as follows:



	Notes Payable			Capital Lease Obligations
2016	$	—		$	179
2017	—			30
2018	233			3
2019	224			3
2020	347			3
2021 and thereafter	4,854			3
Unamortized discounts and interest, respectively	(420		)	(7		)
	$	5,238		$	214

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Schedule] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts



	Balance at Beginning of Year		Business Acquisitions		Charged (Credited) to Income Tax Provision			Currency Translation and Charges to Other Accounts			Balance at End of Year
Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance
Year ended September 3, 2015	$	2,443	$	—	$	(260	)	$	(132	)	$	2,051
Year ended August 28, 2014	3,155		—		(544		)	(168		)	2,443
Year ended August 29, 2013	1,470		1,292		418			(25		)	3,155

Significant Accounting Policies - Product and Process Technology (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Maximum life of finite-lived intangible assets (in years)	12 years 6 months

Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015
Building [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life (in years)	10 years
Building [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life (in years)	30 years
Equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life (in years)	5 years
Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life (in years)	7 years
Software [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life (in years)	3 years
Software [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment useful life (in years)	5 years

Micron Memory Japan, Inc. (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			24 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2013 USD ($) mm	Aug. 29, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 03, 2015 USD ($)	Aug. 28, 2014 USD ($)	Aug. 29, 2013 USD ($) $ / shares	Aug. 28, 2014 USD ($)
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: [Abstract]
Preliminary gain on acquisition recognized in 2013					$ 1,484
Adjustment for priliminary pre-petition liabilities			$ 0	$ (33)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Component of pro forma net income (loss) related to forgiveness of debt income for which no adjustment was made					1,690
Net sales					12,494
Net income					3,825
Net income attributable to Micron					$ 3,770
Earnings per share: [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares					$ 3.69
Diluted (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares					$ 3.57
MMJ Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid for the MMJ Acquisition	$ 949
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: [Abstract]
Cash and equivalents	999
Receivables	697
Inventories	962
Restricted cash	557
Other current assets	142
Property, plant and equipment	935
Equity method investment	40
Intangible assets	10
Deferred tax assets	811
Other noncurrent assets	66
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(409)
Current portion of long-term debt	(673)
Long-term debt	(1,461)
Other noncurrent liabilities	(75)
Total net assets acquired	2,601
Noncontrolling interests in MMJ	168
Consideration	$ 949
Preliminary gain on acquisition recognized in 2013					$ 1,484
Adjustment for priliminary pre-petition liabilities				$ (33)
Final gain on acquisition						$ 1,451
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
MMJ Group net sales after acquisition date		$ 355
MMJ Group operating income after acquisition date		$ 46
Transaction costs					$ 50
MMJ Acquisition [Member] \| Rexchip Electronics Corporation, now known as Micron Memory Taiwan Co., Ltd. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Held by Acquiree, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage	65.00%
Additional interest in MMT acquired	24.00%
Elpida Memories, Inc. now known as Micron Memory Japan, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Diameter of Wafer Used in Production (in millimeters) \| mm	300
Rexchip Electronics Corporation, now known as Micron Memory Taiwan Co., Ltd. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership percentage after stock transactions during period (in hundredths)			99.50%
Diameter of Wafer Used in Production (in millimeters) \| mm	300

Cash and Investments (Details) - USD ($)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Aug. 28, 2014

Aug. 29, 2013

Aug. 30, 2012

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

$ 2,287,000,000

$ 4,150,000,000

$ 2,880,000,000

$ 2,459,000,000

1,234,000,000

384,000,000

^[1]

2,113,000,000

819,000,000

Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss), Disclosures [Abstract]

5,634,000,000

5,353,000,000

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities

1,490,000,000

355,000,000

$ 526,000,000

Available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position for longer than twelve months

$ 0

Minimum [Member]

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

Long-term marketable investments, general maturities (in years)

1 year

Maximum [Member]

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

Long-term marketable investments, general maturities (in years)

4 years

Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

^[2]

$ 168,000,000

1,281,000,000

^[2]

^[1],[2]

1,000,000

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

^[2]

168,000,000

1,282,000,000

Level 2 [Member]

^[3]

435,000,000

424,000,000

^[3]

1,234,000,000

384,000,000

^[1],[3]

2,113,000,000

818,000,000

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

^[3]

3,782,000,000

1,626,000,000

Cash [Member]

1,684,000,000

2,445,000,000

Money market funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

1,684,000,000

2,445,000,000

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

^[2]

168,000,000

1,281,000,000

^[2]

^[1],[2]

Marketable equity securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

^[2]

168,000,000

1,281,000,000

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

^[2]

^[2]

^[1],[2]

1,000,000

Corporate bonds [Member] | Level 2 [Member]

^[2]

1,000,000

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

^[3]

2,000,000

^[3]

616,000,000

154,000,000

^[1],[3]

1,261,000,000

407,000,000

Government securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]

^[3]

1,879,000,000

561,000,000

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

^[3]

58,000,000

^[3]

391,000,000

136,000,000

^[1],[3]

254,000,000

284,000,000

Asset-backed securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]

^[3]

703,000,000

420,000,000

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

^[3]

^[3]

8,000,000

1,000,000

^[1],[3]

575,000,000

127,000,000

Certificates of Deposit [Member] | Level 2 [Member]

^[3]

583,000,000

128,000,000

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

^[3]

311,000,000

402,000,000

^[3]

28,000,000

8,000,000

^[1],[3]

23,000,000

Commercial paper [Member] | Level 2 [Member]

^[3]

362,000,000

410,000,000

Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]

^[3]

64,000,000

22,000,000

^[3]

191,000,000

85,000,000

^[1],[3]

Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]

^[3]

$ 255,000,000

$ 107,000,000

[1]	The maturities of our long-term marketable securities generally range from one to four years.
[2]	The fair value of Level 1 securities is measured based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.
[3]	The fair value of Level 2 securities is measured using information obtained from pricing services, which obtain quoted market prices for similar instruments, non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated by observable market data, or various other methodologies, to determine the appropriate value at the measurement date. We perform supplemental analysis to validate information obtained from these pricing services. As of September 3, 2015, no adjustments were made to such pricing information.

Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Trade receivables	$ 2,188	$ 2,524
Income and other taxes	116	104
Other	203	278
Receivables	2,507	2,906
Intel [Member] \| Collaborative Arrangement Process Design and Process Development [Member]
Receivables [Abstract]
Other	$ 120	$ 70

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014
Inventory, Net, Items Net of Reserve Alternative [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 785	$ 898
Work in process	1,315	1,372
Raw materials and supplies	240	185
Inventories	$ 2,340	$ 2,455

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Aug. 28, 2014

Aug. 29, 2013

Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance

$ 23,432

Property, plant and equipment, retirements and other

4,464

(621)

Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance

27,275

$ 23,432

Movement in Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]

Accumulated depreciation beginning balance

(14,750)

Accumulated depreciation, addition due to current period depreciation expense

(2,550)

Retirements and other changes to accumulated depreciation

579

Accumulated depreciation ending balance

(16,721)

(14,750)

Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Roll Forward]

Property, plant and equipment, net affect of additions and depreciation expense

10,554

8,682

1,914

Property, plant and equipment, net affect retirements and other adjustments

(42)

Depreciation [Abstract]

Depreciation expense

2,550

1,990

$ 1,720

Other noncurrent assets [Member]

Property, Plant and Equipment Assets Held-for-sale or held-for-development Disclosure [Abstract]

Land held for development

Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]

Movement in Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]

Accumulated depreciation beginning balance

(695)

Accumulated depreciation ending balance

(717)

(695)

Land [Member]

Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]

Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance

Property, plant and equipment, retirements and other

Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance

Land [Member] | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Property, Plant and Equipment Assets Held-for-sale or held-for-development Disclosure [Abstract]

Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]

Buildings [Member]

Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance

5,093

Property, plant and equipment, retirements and other

273

(8)

Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance

5,358

5,093

Buildings [Member] | Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]

Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]

Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance

289

Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance

271

289

Equipment [Member]

Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]

Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance

^[1]

17,781

Property, plant and equipment, retirements and other

3,805

(566)

Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance

^[1]

21,020

17,781

Equipment [Member] | Equipment not placed into service [Member]

Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]

Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance

826

Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance

928

826

Equipment [Member] | Assets Held under Capital Leases [Member]

Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]

Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance

1,113

Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance

1,192

1,113

Construction in progress [Member]

Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]

Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance

^[2]

114

Property, plant and equipment, retirements and other

^[2]

345

^[2]

(23)

Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance

^[2]

436

114

Software [Member]

Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment [Roll Forward]

Property, plant and equipment, gross beginning balance

358

Property, plant and equipment, retirements and other

(24)

Property, plant and equipment, gross ending balance

373

$ 358

Production Equipment And Buildings [Member] | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

Property, Plant and Equipment Assets Held-for-sale or held-for-development Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

$ 248

[1]	Included costs related to equipment not placed into service of $928 million and $826 million, as of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, respectively.
[2]	Included building-related construction and tool installation costs on assets not placed into service.

Equity Method Investments (Details)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Aug. 15, 2014

USD ($)

Dec. 04, 2014

USD ($)

Aug. 28, 2014

USD ($)

Sep. 03, 2015

USD ($)

Aug. 28, 2014

USD ($)

Aug. 29, 2013

USD ($)

Sep. 03, 2015

$ / shares

Sep. 03, 2015

USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2015

USD ($)

Aug. 28, 2014

$ / shares

Aug. 28, 2014

USD ($)

Aug. 29, 2013

$ / shares

Aug. 30, 2012

USD ($)

Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees, net of tax

$ 1,379

$ 971

$ 447

$ 474

$ (83)

Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets [Abstract]

Current assets

1,980

2,233

Noncurrent assets

3,038

2,502

Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities [Abstract]

Current liabilities

436

1,417

Noncurrent liabilities

119

254

Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement [Abstract]

2,647

3,382

1,788

Gross margin

1,253

1,576

Operating income (loss)

1,191

1,371

(203)

Net income (loss)

1,361

1,339

(188)

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

119

Inotera [Member]

Ownership Percentage (in hundredths)

^[1]

$ 1,332

$ 914

^[1]

33.00%

Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees, net of tax

445

$ 465

$ (79)

Number of shares issued by Inotera | shares

400

634

Stock price per share for equity issuance (NTD per share) | $ / shares

$ 31.50

$ 9.47

Inotera ownership percentage before transaction

35.00%

40.00%

Inotera ownership percentage after its stock sale transaction

33.00%

35.00%

Market value of equity interests

$ 93

$ 1,530

Quoted market price per share of investee stock | $ / shares

$ 23.20

Amount in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for cumulative translation adjustments on its investment

$ 13

$ 44

Inotera [Member] | Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Adjustment of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability [Member]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees, net of tax

Inotera [Member] | Inventories [Member] | DRAM [Member]

Purchases of DRAM products from Inotera

2,370

$ 2,680

$ 1,260

Inotera [Member] | Nanya [Member]

Percentage interest held by a third party (in hundredths)

33.00%

Inotera [Member] | Variable interest entity, not primary beneficiary [Member]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Inotera investment balance, substantailly all of max exposure to loss, unconsolidated VIEs

$ 1,330

Inotera [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Tera Probe [Member]

Ownership Percentage (in hundredths)

$ 38

$ 48

40.00%

Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees, net of tax

$ 1

$ 0

Market value of equity interests

$ 32

$ 41

Difference between cost of Tera Probe investment and underlying equity

Weighted-average period for remaining Tera Probe amortization (in years)

7 years

Tera Probe [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]

Other than temporary impairment in Tera Probe

$ 10

Tera Probe [Member] | MMJ Acquisition [Member]

Ownership percentage after stock transactions during period (in hundredths)

40.00%

Other [Member]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees, net of tax

$ 9

$ 1

$ (2)

$ (4)

Other [Member] | Aptina [Member]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

$ 0

Consideration ON Semiconductor paid to acquire Aptina

$ 433

Diluted ownership interest held in Aptina (in hundredths)

$ 119

27.00%

[1]	Entity is a variable interest entity.

Equity Method Investments - 2 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Tera Probe [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party purchases from Tera Probe	$ 90	$ 117	$ 13
Aptina [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenues from transactions with Aptina		43	182
Cost of goods sold from transactions with Aptina		$ 37	$ 219

Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amount	$ 866	$ 810
Accumulated Amortization	(417)	(342)
Amortization expense for intangible assets	117	110	$ 83
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Annual amortization for 2016	118
Annual amortization for 2017	102
Annual amortization for 2018	93
Annual amortization for 2019	43
Annual amortization for 2020	26
Product and process technology [Member]
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amount	864	809
Accumulated Amortization	(416)	(341)
Product and process technology intangible asset capitalized during period	$ 98	$ 177
Product and process technology intangible asset capitalized during period, weighted-average useful lives (in years)	7 years	6 years
Other intangible assets [Member]
Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amount	$ 2	$ 1
Accumulated Amortization	$ (1)	$ (1)

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014
Accounts payable	$ 1,020	$ 996
Property, plant and equipment payables	577	289
Related party payables	338	673
Salaries, wages and benefits	321	456
Income and other taxes	85	71
Customer advances	15	98
Other	255	281
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,611	2,864
DRAM [Member]
Customer advances		90
DRAM [Member] \| Other noncurrent liabilities [Member]
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Noncurrent customer advances		90
Inotera [Member] \| DRAM [Member]
Related party payables	327	660
Tera Probe [Member]
Related party payables	$ 11	$ 13

Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Jun. 18, 2015

USD ($)

Apr. 17, 2015

USD ($)

Mar. 14, 2015

USD ($)

Dec. 02, 2014

USD ($)

Feb. 12, 2015

USD ($)

Sep. 03, 2015

USD ($)

integer

$ / shares

Aug. 28, 2014

USD ($)

Aug. 29, 2013

USD ($)

Sep. 03, 2015

TWD ($)

Apr. 30, 2015

USD ($)

Feb. 03, 2015

USD ($)

Jul. 31, 2014

USD ($)

Feb. 28, 2014

USD ($)

Feb. 26, 2014

USD ($)

Dec. 20, 2013

USD ($)

integer

Nov. 12, 2013

USD ($)

Feb. 12, 2013

USD ($)

Apr. 18, 2012

USD ($)

Jul. 26, 2011

USD ($)

$ 1,089,000,000

$ 1,618,000,000

6,252,000,000

4,893,000,000

7,341,000,000

6,511,000,000

8,038,000,000

7,134,000,000

792,000,000

(697,000,000)

(898,000,000)

Proceeds from equipment sale-leaseback transactions

$ 291,000,000

14,000,000

$ 126,000,000

Share Price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares

$ 16.59

$ 49,000,000

68,000,000

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]

138,000,000

167,000,000

122,000,000

349,000,000

173,000,000

131,000,000

91,000,000

32,000,000

76,000,000

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments

(60,000,000)

792,000,000

655,000,000

1,065,000,000

4,797,000,000

3,191,000,000

5,452,000,000

4,256,000,000

214,000,000

Subordinated Debt

5,180,000,000

Proceeds from equipment sale-leaseback transactions

126,000,000

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]

49,000,000

$ 68,000,000

179,000,000

30,000,000

3,000,000

3,000,000

3,000,000

3,000,000

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments

(7,000,000)

Rexchip Electronics Corporation, now known as Micron Memory Taiwan Co., Ltd. [Member]

214,000,000

Minority Interest Decrease From Purchase Of Interest Ownership Percentage

9.90%

2033E and 2033F convertible senior notes [Member]

Reorganization obligation [Member]

49,000,000

$ 68,000,000

161,000,000

192,000,000

701,000,000

939,000,000

$ 862,000,000

1,131,000,000

Debt Instrument Remaining Discount Amortization Period (in years)

6.25%

^[1]

4 years

$ 1,012,000,000

1,369,000,000

Capital lease obligations [Member]

(150,000,000)

(238,000,000)

^[2]

326,000,000

323,000,000

^[2]

466,000,000

588,000,000

Weighted average effective interest rate (in thousandths)

^[2]

$ 792,000,000

$ 911,000,000

3.70%

4.30%

3.70%

^[1]

4 years

$ 911,000,000

$ 792,000,000

Capital Lease Obligations Incurred

$ 324,000,000

$ 121,000,000

Percentage, Incurred in Current Period

3.20%

4.60%

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]

Capital lease obligations [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

$ 792,000,000

^[3]

174,000,000

$ 172,000,000

^[3]

40,000,000

233,000,000

Weighted average effective interest rate (in thousandths)

^[3]

$ 214,000,000

$ 405,000,000

4.50%

4.70%

4.50%

Capital lease obligations [Member] | Sales-leaseback transactions [Member]

1 year

Proceeds from equipment sale-leaseback transactions

$ 291,000,000

Secured Debt [Member] | 1.258% senior notes [Member]

87,000,000

$ 86,000,000

217,000,000

305,000,000

$ 304,000,000

391,000,000

1.258%

Debt Instrument Remaining Discount Amortization Period (in years)

1.97%

^[1]

3 years

$ 323,000,000

416,000,000

(19,000,000)

(25,000,000)

$ 462,000,000

Debt instruments number of periodic payments | integer

$ 95,000,000

Debt Instrument Payment Of Third Party Credit Enhancement Fee

23,000,000

Corporate bonds [Member]

Debt Instrument, Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries, Ownership Percentage by Parent

80.00%

Corporate bonds [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Debt Instrument Redemption Price Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemable Using Equity Offering Proceeds

35.00%

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2022 senior notes [Member]

$ 0

589,000,000

587,000,000

$ 589,000,000

587,000,000

5.875%

Debt Instrument Remaining Discount Amortization Period (in years)

6.14%

^[1]

6 years

$ 600,000,000

600,000,000

$ (11,000,000)

(13,000,000)

$ 600,000,000

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2022 senior notes [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

^[4]

105.875%

$ 0

589,000,000

587,000,000

$ 589,000,000

587,000,000

5.875%

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2023 senior notes [Member]

6.14%

$ 0

988,000,000

$ 988,000,000

5.25%

Debt Instrument Remaining Discount Amortization Period (in years)

5.43%

^[1]

8 years

$ 1,000,000,000

$ (12,000,000)

$ 1,000,000,000

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2023 senior notes [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

^[4]

105.25%

$ 0

988,000,000

$ 988,000,000

5.25%

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2024 senior notes [Member]

5.43%

$ 0

545,000,000

$ 545,000,000

5.25%

Debt Instrument Remaining Discount Amortization Period (in years)

5.38%

^[1]

8 years

$ 550,000,000

$ (5,000,000)

$ 550,000,000

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2024 senior notes [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

^[4]

105.25%

$ 0

545,000,000

$ 545,000,000

5.25%

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2025 senior notes [Member]

5.38%

$ 0

1,138,000,000

1,137,000,000

$ 1,138,000,000

1,137,000,000

5.50%

Debt Instrument Remaining Discount Amortization Period (in years)

5.56%

^[1]

9 years

$ 1,150,000,000

1,150,000,000

$ (12,000,000)

(13,000,000)

$ 1,150,000,000

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2025 senior notes [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

^[4]

105.50%

$ 0

1,138,000,000

1,137,000,000

$ 1,138,000,000

1,137,000,000

5.50%

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2026 senior notes [Member]

5.56%

$ 0

446,000,000

$ 446,000,000

5.625%

Debt Instrument Remaining Discount Amortization Period (in years)

5.73%

^[1]

10 years

$ 450,000,000

$ (4,000,000)

$ 450,000,000

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2026 senior notes [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

^[4]

105.625%

^[5]

$ 0

^[5]

446,000,000

^[5]

$ 446,000,000

5.625%

Corporate bonds [Member] | Unsecuredseniorcorporatedebtissuedin2015 [Member]

5.73%

Payments of debt issuance costs

$ 21,000,000

Convertible Debt [Member]

$ 1,956,000,000

Shares issuable upon conversion (in shares) | shares

124

Equity component of convertible debt included in additional paid in capital

^[6]

$ 553,000,000

$ 265,000,000

313,000,000

Conversion rights, minimum number of trading days (in days) | integer

Conversion rights, consecutive trading period (in days)

30 days

Conversion rights, threshold percentage of applicable conversion price (in hundredths)

130.00%

$ 59,000,000

66,000,000

60,000,000

Convertible note interest expense

42,000,000

66,000,000

96,000,000

$ 101,000,000

132,000,000

156,000,000

Convertible Debt [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

Conversion rights, minimum number of trading days (in days) | integer

Conversion rights, consecutive trading period (in days)

30 days

Conversion rights, threshold percentage of applicable conversion price (in hundredths)

130.00%

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2031B convertible senior notes [Member]

$ 0

361,000,000

^[7]

^[7]

$ 0

361,000,000

^[7],[8]

1.875%

6.98%

$ 0

114,000,000

^[8],[9]

(28,000,000)

^[8]

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2031B convertible senior notes [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

$ 345,000,000

^[5]

^[7]

361,000,000

^[5]

^[7]

^[5]

$ 0

^[7]

361,000,000

1.875%

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032C convertible senior notes [Member]

6.98%

^[9]

$ 0

^[10]

^[9]

197,000,000

^[10]

309,000,000

^[9]

$ 197,000,000

^[10]

309,000,000

2.375%

Expected term for amortization of the remaining debt discount (in years)

5.95%

^[1]

4 years

$ 224,000,000

362,000,000

$ (27,000,000)

(53,000,000)

$ 550,000,000

Shares issuable upon conversion (in shares) | shares

^[11]

May 31, 2019

Conversion price per share threshold (dollars per share) | $ / shares

$ 9.63

^[12]

$ 12.52

Equity component of convertible debt included in additional paid in capital

^[6]

$ 161,000,000

$ 41,000,000

67,000,000

Principal amount per debenture used In coversion rate

103.8907

$ 1,000

8,000,000

11,000,000

13,000,000

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032C convertible senior notes [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

9,000,000

12,000,000

14,000,000

^[5],[13]

^[5],[13]

197,000,000

309,000,000

^[5],[13]

$ 197,000,000

309,000,000

2.375%

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032D convertible senior notes [Member]

5.95%

^[9]

$ 0

^[10]

^[9]

150,000,000

^[10]

284,000,000

^[9]

$ 150,000,000

^[10]

284,000,000

3.125%

Expected term for amortization of the remaining debt discount (in years)

6.33%

^[1]

6 years

$ 177,000,000

344,000,000

$ (27,000,000)

(60,000,000)

$ 450,000,000

Shares issuable upon conversion (in shares) | shares

^[11]

May 31, 2021

Conversion price per share threshold (dollars per share) | $ / shares

$ 9.98

^[12]

$ 12.97

Equity component of convertible debt included in additional paid in capital

^[6]

$ 117,000,000

$ 35,000,000

69,000,000

Principal amount per debenture used In coversion rate

100.1803

$ 1,000

9,000,000

13,000,000

14,000,000

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032D convertible senior notes [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

6,000,000

8,000,000

9,000,000

^[5],[13]

^[5],[13]

150,000,000

284,000,000

^[5],[13]

$ 150,000,000

284,000,000

3.125%

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032C and 2032D convertible senior notes [Member]

6.33%

Conversion rights, minimum number of trading days (in days) | integer

Conversion rights, consecutive trading period (in days)

30 days

Conversion rights, threshold percentage of applicable conversion price (in hundredths)

130.00%

Conversion rights, maximum percentage of product of stock price and conversion rate (in hundredths)

98.00%

Make whole premium discount rate

1.50%

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033E convertible senior notes [Member]

^[9]

$ 217,000,000

^[10]

272,000,000

^[9]

^[10]

^[9]

$ 217,000,000

^[10]

272,000,000

1.625%

Expected term for amortization of the remaining debt discount (in years)

4.50%

^[1]

2 years

$ 233,000,000

300,000,000

$ (16,000,000)

(28,000,000)

$ 300,000,000

Shares issuable upon conversion (in shares) | shares

^[11]

Feb. 28, 2018

Conversion price per share threshold (dollars per share) | $ / shares

$ 10.93

^[12]

$ 14.21

Equity component of convertible debt included in additional paid in capital

^[6]

$ 121,000,000

8,000,000

3,000,000

16,000,000

27,000,000

5,000,000

3,000,000

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033E convertible senior notes [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

7,000,000

4,000,000

^[5],[13]

217,000,000

272,000,000

^[5],[13]

^[5],[13]

$ 217,000,000

272,000,000

1.625%

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033F convertible senior note [Member]

4.50%

^[9]

$ 264,000,000

^[10]

260,000,000

^[9]

^[10]

^[9]

$ 264,000,000

^[10]

260,000,000

2.125%

Expected term for amortization of the remaining debt discount (in years)

4.93%

^[1]

4 years

$ 297,000,000

300,000,000

$ (33,000,000)

(40,000,000)

$ 300,000,000

Shares issuable upon conversion (in shares) | shares

^[11]

Feb. 28, 2020

Conversion price per share threshold (dollars per share) | $ / shares

$ 10.93

^[12]

$ 14.21

Equity component of convertible debt included in additional paid in capital

^[6]

$ 154,000,000

8,000,000

1,000,000

33,000,000

41,000,000

6,000,000

3,000,000

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033F convertible senior note [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

7,000,000

6,000,000

3,000,000

^[5],[13]

264,000,000

260,000,000

^[5],[13]

^[5],[13]

$ 264,000,000

260,000,000

2.125%

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033E and 2033F convertible senior notes [Member]

4.93%

Conversion price per share threshold (dollars per share) | $ / shares

$ 10.93

$ 14.21

Principal amount per debenture used In coversion rate

91.4808

$ 1,000

Conversion rights, minimum number of trading days (in days) | integer

Conversion rights, consecutive trading period (in days)

30 days

Conversion rights, threshold percentage of applicable conversion price (in hundredths)

130.00%

Conversion rights, maximum percentage of product of stock price and conversion rate (in hundredths)

98.00%

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2043G convertible senior notes [Member]

^[9]

$ 0

^[9]

644,000,000

631,000,000

^[9],[14]

$ 644,000,000

631,000,000

3.00%

Expected term for amortization of the remaining debt discount (in years)

6.76%

^[1],[14]

13 years

^[14]

$ 1,025,000,000

1,025,000,000

^[14]

(381,000,000)

(394,000,000)

^[15]

$ 1,025,000,000

Shares issuable upon conversion (in shares) | shares

^[11],[15]

Nov. 30, 2028

Conversion price per share threshold (dollars per share) | $ / shares

$ 29.16

^[12]

$ 37.91

Debt Instrument Issued At A Discount Original Principal Amount

^[6]

$ 0

820,000,000

Debt Instrument, Scheduled Accreted Principal Amount

917,000,000

Equity component of convertible debt included in additional paid in capital

$ 173,000,000

173,000,000

Principal amount per debenture used In coversion rate

34.2936

$ 1,000

Conversion rights, minimum number of trading days (in days) | integer

Conversion rights, consecutive trading period (in days)

30 days

Conversion rights, threshold percentage of applicable conversion price (in hundredths)

130.00%

Conversion rights, maximum percentage of product of stock price and conversion rate (in hundredths)

98.00%

Debt Instrument Discounted Issue Price Per Debenture

$ 800

31,000,000

24,000,000

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2043G convertible senior notes [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

13,000,000

9,000,000

^[5]

^[5]

644,000,000

631,000,000

^[5]

$ 644,000,000

631,000,000

3.00%

Convertible Debt [Member] | Other Notes [Member]

6.76%

^[16]

$ 0

7,000,000

27,000,000

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

^[16]

24,000,000

$ 66,000,000

34,000,000

124,000,000

171,000,000

113,000,000

Weighted average stated interest rate (in thousandths)

$ 205,000,000

237,000,000

2.209%

Weighted average effective interest rate (in thousandths)

2.38%

^[1]

4 years

$ 205,000,000

243,000,000

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

(6,000,000)

60,000,000

10,000,000

Weighted average stated interest rate (in thousandths)

$ 60,000,000

10,000,000

1.654%

Weighted average effective interest rate (in thousandths)

1.65%

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Rexchip Electronics Corporation, now known as Micron Memory Taiwan Co., Ltd. [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility 1 [Member]

$ 127,000,000

Terminated Line Of Credit

$ 255,000,000

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility 4 [Member]

3 years

$ 75,000,000

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

$ 750,000,000

Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End

5 years

2.15%

Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity

$ 572,000,000

Draw on facility agreement

$ 75,000,000

Percentage of collateral to face value of issued and ouststanding credit facility

80.00%

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility 4 [Member] | Libor [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility 4 [Member] | Libor [Member] | Maximum [Member]

1.75%

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility 2 [Member]

2.25%

Terminated Line Of Credit

$ 153,000,000

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility 3 [Member]

3 years

$ 50,000,000

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

$ 540,000,000

Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End

5 years

1.65%

Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity

$ 270,000,000

Draw on facility agreement

$ 50,000,000

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility 3 [Member] | Libor [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility 3 [Member] | Libor [Member] | Maximum [Member]

1.25%

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility 3 [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

1.75%

$ 50,000,000

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

540,000,000

Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity

270,000,000

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | secured debt 5 [Member] | IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]

Terminated Line Of Credit

275,000,000

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Secured Debt 6 [Member]

$ 40,000,000

Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-term Debt

3 years

$ 40,000,000

Debt Instrument, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Amount

$ 213,000,000

$ 6,900

Debt Instrument Period After Draw Prior To Initial Payment 1

6 months

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Secured Debt 6 [Member] | Libor [Member] | United States of America, Dollars

Debt Instrument Variable Reference Rate Period 1

3 months

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Secured Debt 6 [Member] | Libor [Member] | United States of America, Dollars | Maximum [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Secured Debt 6 [Member] | Taipei Interbank Offered Rate TAIBOR [Member] | New Taiwan dollar

2.20%

Debt Instrument Variable Reference Rate Period 1

3 months

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Secured Debt 6 [Member] | Taipei Interbank Offered Rate TAIBOR [Member] | New Taiwan dollar | Maximum [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Secured Debt 7 [Member]

2.00%

$ 40,000,000

Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-term Debt

2 years

$ 47,000,000

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Secured Debt 7 [Member] | Taipei Interbank Offered Rate TAIBOR [Member]

Debt Instrument Variable Reference Rate Period 1

1.65%

90 days

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Secured Debt Not Outstanding [Member]

2.44%

$ 159,000,000

Loans Payable [Member]

(589,000,000)

Loans Payable [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

291,000,000

289,000,000

504,000,000

508,000,000

702,000,000

4,844,000,000

6,549,000,000

(420,000,000)

Exchanged [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2043G convertible senior notes [Member]

233,000,000

224,000,000

347,000,000

4,854,000,000

5,238,000,000

$ 1,030,000,000

Prepayment [Member]

Prepayment [Member] | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

332,000,000

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Convertible notes settlement obligations [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2031B convertible senior notes [Member]

$ 115,000,000

Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability

$ 389,000,000

[1]	Expected remaining term for amortization of the remaining unamortized discount and debt issuance costs as of September 3, 2015. The expected remaining term of the 2031B Notes was not applicable because the notes were not outstanding as of September 3, 2015. Expected remaining term for capital lease obligations is the weighted-average remaining term.
[2]	Weighted-average imputed rate of 3.7% and 4.3% as of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, respectively.
[3]	Weighted-average imputed rate of 4.5% and 4.7% as of September 3, 2015 and August 28, 2014, respectively.
[4]	If we redeem prior to the applicable date with net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings, the price is equal to the amount specified above, together with accrued and unpaid interest, subject to a maximum redemption of 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the respective notes being redeemed.
[5]	Micron has either the obligation or the option to pay cash for the principal amount due upon conversion for all of its convertible notes. Micron's current intent is to settle in cash the principal amount of all of its convertible notes upon conversion.
[6]	Based on our closing share price of $16.59 as of September 3, 2015.
[7]	Amount recorded for 2014 included the debt and equity components. The equity component was reclassified to a debt liability as a result of Micron's obligation to settle the conversions of the 2031B Notes in cash.
[8]	As holders had elected to convert these notes and we elected to settle the conversions in cash, the net carrying amount for 2014 included the debt component and equity component, which were reclassified to a debt liability as a result of our obligation to settle the conversions of the 2031B Notes in cash, resulting in an aggregate liability of $389 million. The outstanding principal reflects the original principal of the 2031B Notes.
[9]	We have either the obligation or the option to pay cash for the principal amount due upon conversion for all of our convertible notes. Since it is our current intent to settle in cash the principal amount of all of our convertible notes upon conversion, the dilutive effect of such notes on earnings per share is computed under the treasury stock method.
[10]	Since the closing price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 trading day period ending on June 30, 2015 exceeded 130% of the conversion price per share, holders had the right to convert their notes at any time during the calendar quarter ended September 30, 2015. The closing price of our common stock also exceeded the thresholds for the calendar quarter ended September 30, 2015; therefore, these notes are convertible by the holders through December 31, 2015. The 2033 Notes are classified as current because the terms of these notes require us to pay cash for the principal amount of any converted notes.
[11]	The terms of our convertible notes give holders the right to require us to repurchase all or a portion of their notes at a date prior to the contractual maturities of the notes at a price equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest.
[12]	Holders have the right to convert all or a portion of their notes at a date prior to the contractual maturity if, during any calendar quarter, the closing price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding calendar quarter is more than 130% of the conversion price. The closing price of our common stock exceeded the thresholds for the calendar quarter ended September 30, 2015 for our 2032 Notes and 2033 Notes; therefore, those notes are convertible by the holders through December 31, 2015.
[13]	Since the closing price of Micron's common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 trading day period ending on June 30, 2015 exceeded 130% of the initial conversion price per share, holders have the right to convert their notes at any time during the calendar quarter ended September 30, 2015. The closing price of Micron's common stock also exceeded the thresholds for the calendar quarter ended September 30, 2015; therefore, these notes are convertible by the holders through December 31, 2015. The 2033 Notes are classified as current because the terms of these notes require us to pay cash for the principal amount of any converted notes.
[14]	The 2043G Notes have an original principal amount of $820 million that accretes up to $917 million through the expected term on November 15, 2028 and $1.03 billion at maturity in 2043. The discount is based on the principal at maturity. See "2043G Notes" below.
[15]	See "2043G Notes."
[16]	Other notes include the 2014 Notes, 2027 Notes, 2031A Notes, and 2031B Notes.

Debt - Extinguishment of Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Jun. 04, 2015

Dec. 04, 2014

Aug. 28, 2014

May 29, 2014

Feb. 27, 2014

Nov. 28, 2013

Sep. 03, 2015

Aug. 28, 2014

Aug. 29, 2013

$ 1,390

$ 1,371

Cash, increase (decrease), net change as a result of debt restructure activities

1,178

1,409

430

(485)

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

691

1,691

$ (57)

Interest and debt expense incurred through restructure of debt

$ (1)

$ (18)

$ (30)

184

$ 17

$ 16

$ 80

$ 92

205

^[1]

8,038

7,134

8,038

7,134

697

898

697

898

Debt Issuance [Member]

2,212

Proceeds from Debt Issuances, Net of Issuance Costs

2,157

2,157

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

Interest and debt expense incurred through restructure of debt

Prepayment [Member]

(336)

Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations

332

339

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

Interest and debt expense incurred through restructure of debt

Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member]

Interest and debt expense incurred through restructure of debt

^[2]

184

Interest Expense [Member]

Interest and debt expense incurred through restructure of debt

Convertible Debt [Member]

Equity component of convertible debt included in additional paid in capital

1,956

265

313

265

313

Convertible Debt [Member] | Exchanged [Member]

585

Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations

282

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

238

Interest and debt expense incurred through restructure of debt

Convertible Debt [Member] | Conversion And Settlement [Member]

440

(121)

(770)

Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations

(367)

(434)

408

1,446

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

$ 15

886

Interest and debt expense incurred through restructure of debt

130

Volume-weighted-average price of our common stock period of consecutive trading days (in days)

770

20 days

Convertible Debt [Member] | Repurchase [Member]

$ (368)

(320)

Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations

319

264

1,019

857

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

676

567

Interest and debt expense incurred through restructure of debt

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2031B convertible senior notes [Member]

320

114

^[3],[4]

114

^[3],[4]

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2031B convertible senior notes [Member] | Exchanged [Member]

^[3]

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2031B convertible senior notes [Member] | Conversion And Settlement [Member]

205

(114)

Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations

(361)

275

389

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2031B convertible senior notes [Member] | Repurchase [Member]

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033E convertible senior notes [Member]

Equity component of convertible debt included in additional paid in capital

233

300

233

300

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033E convertible senior notes [Member] | Conversion And Settlement [Member]

(7)

Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations

(6)

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033E convertible senior notes [Member] | Repurchase [Member]

(60)

Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations

107

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032C convertible senior notes [Member]

Equity component of convertible debt included in additional paid in capital

224

362

224

362

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032C convertible senior notes [Member] | Repurchase [Member]

(139)

Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations

121

415

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

283

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032D convertible senior notes [Member]

139

188

Equity component of convertible debt included in additional paid in capital

177

344

177

344

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032D convertible senior notes [Member] | Repurchase [Member]

(166)

Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations

140

492

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

341

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033F convertible senior note [Member]

166

106

Equity component of convertible debt included in additional paid in capital

297

300

297

300

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033F convertible senior note [Member] | Repurchase [Member]

(3)

Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2014 convertible senior notes [Member] | Repurchase [Member]

Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations

430

477

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

464

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2043G convertible senior notes [Member]

Debt Instrument, Scheduled Accreted Principal Amount

^[5]

1,025

917

Equity component of convertible debt included in additional paid in capital

173

Convertible Debt [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | Conversion And Settlement [Member]

^[5]

381

394

381

394

Convertible Debt [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | Repurchase [Member]

^[2]

Convertible Debt [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | 2031B convertible senior notes [Member] | Conversion And Settlement [Member]

^[2]

Convertible Debt [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | 2033E convertible senior notes [Member] | Conversion And Settlement [Member]

^[2]

Convertible Debt [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | 2033E convertible senior notes [Member] | Repurchase [Member]

^[2]

(2)

Convertible Debt [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | 2032C convertible senior notes [Member] | Repurchase [Member]

^[2]

Convertible Debt [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | 2032D convertible senior notes [Member] | Repurchase [Member]

^[2]

Convertible Debt [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | 2033F convertible senior note [Member] | Repurchase [Member]

^[2]

Convertible Debt [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | 2014 convertible senior notes [Member] | Repurchase [Member]

^[2]

Corporate bonds [Member] | Debt Issuance [Member]

$ 31

2,000

Proceeds from Debt Issuances, Net of Issuance Costs

1,979

1,979

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2022 senior notes [Member]

600

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2023 senior notes [Member]

1,000

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2023 senior notes [Member] | Debt Issuance [Member]

1,000

Proceeds from Debt Issuances, Net of Issuance Costs

988

988

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2024 senior notes [Member]

550

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2024 senior notes [Member] | Debt Issuance [Member]

550

Proceeds from Debt Issuances, Net of Issuance Costs

545

545

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2025 senior notes [Member]

1,150

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2026 senior notes [Member]

450

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2026 senior notes [Member] | Debt Issuance [Member]

450

Proceeds from Debt Issuances, Net of Issuance Costs

446

446

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

Corporate bonds [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | Debt Issuance [Member]

Corporate bonds [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | 2023 senior notes [Member] | Debt Issuance [Member]

Corporate bonds [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | 2024 senior notes [Member] | Debt Issuance [Member]

Corporate bonds [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | 2026 senior notes [Member] | Debt Issuance [Member]

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

205

243

205

243

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Prepayment [Member]

$ 0

$ 6

(121)

Decrease in Cash to Settle Long-term Debt Obligations

115

122

(Decrease) in Equity from Exchange, Issuance and Repurchase of Debt

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] | Prepayment [Member]

^[2]

$ 5

[1]	$184 million included in other non-operating expense and $21 million included in interest expense
[2]	Included in other non-operating expense.
[3]	As holders had elected to convert these notes and we elected to settle the conversions in cash, the net carrying amount for 2014 included the debt component and equity component, which were reclassified to a debt liability as a result of our obligation to settle the conversions of the 2031B Notes in cash, resulting in an aggregate liability of $389 million. The outstanding principal reflects the original principal of the 2031B Notes.
[4]	We have either the obligation or the option to pay cash for the principal amount due upon conversion for all of our convertible notes. Since it is our current intent to settle in cash the principal amount of all of our convertible notes upon conversion, the dilutive effect of such notes on earnings per share is computed under the treasury stock method.
[5]	The 2043G Notes have an original principal amount of $820 million that accretes up to $917 million through the expected term on November 15, 2028 and $1.03 billion at maturity in 2043. The discount is based on the principal at maturity. See "2043G Notes" below.

Debt MMJ Debt Restructure (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 JPY (¥)	Sep. 03, 2015 USD ($) decimal	Aug. 28, 2014 USD ($)	Aug. 29, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 03, 2015 JPY (¥) decimal
Assumed Debt Subject to Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities		$ 2,329	$ 3,843	$ 743
Elpida Sponsor Agreement [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount		(697)	(898)
Debt		$ 7,341	6,511
Reorganization obligation [Member]
Assumed Debt Subject to Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Effective interest rate (in thousandths)		6.25%			6.25%
Elpida Sponsor Agreement [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount		$ (150)	(238)
Debt		$ 862	$ 1,131
Elpida Memories, Inc. now known as Micron Memory Japan, Inc. [Member] \| Reorganization obligation [Member]
Assumed Debt Subject to Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Reorganization Plan Payments, Total Cash Payments \| ¥					¥ 200,000
Reorganization Plan Number of Annual Installment Payments \| decimal		7			7
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities \| ¥	¥ 21,000
Elpida Sponsor Agreement [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount		$ (150)			¥ (17,981)
Debt		862			103,763
Scenario, Plan [Member] \| Elpida Memories, Inc. now known as Micron Memory Japan, Inc. [Member] \| Reorganization obligation [Member]
Elpida Sponsor Agreement [Abstract]
2016		165			19,813
2017		165			19,840
2018		164			19,762
2019		238			28,687
2020		280			33,642
Estimated Reorganization Payment to Third Party Creditors, Total Cash Payments		$ 1,012			¥ 121,744
Secured Creditors [Member] \| Elpida Memories, Inc. now known as Micron Memory Japan, Inc. [Member] \| Reorganization obligation [Member]
Assumed Debt Subject to Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Reorganization Plan Number of Annual Installment Payments \| decimal		6			6
Recovery Rate of Reorganization Plan Creditors		100.00%			100.00%
Unsecured Creditor [Member] \| Elpida Memories, Inc. now known as Micron Memory Japan, Inc. [Member] \| Reorganization obligation [Member]
Assumed Debt Subject to Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Reorganization Plan Number of Annual Installment Payments \| decimal		7			7
Unsecured Creditor [Member] \| Elpida Memories, Inc. now known as Micron Memory Japan, Inc. [Member] \| Reorganization obligation [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Assumed Debt Subject to Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Recovery Rate of Reorganization Plan Creditors		17.40%			17.40%
Unsecured Creditor [Member] \| Akita, now known as Micron Akita, Inc. [Member] \| Reorganization obligation [Member]
Assumed Debt Subject to Bankruptcy [Line Items]
Reorganization Plan Number of Annual Installment Payments \| decimal		7			7
Recovery Rate of Reorganization Plan Creditors		19.00%			19.00%

Debt Retrospective Application of a New Accounting Standard - Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Other noncurrent assets	$ 455	$ 415
Current debt	1,089	1,618
Long-term debt	6,252	4,893
Redeemable convertible notes	49	68
Additional capital	$ 7,474	7,868
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member] \| Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Other noncurrent assets		415
Current debt		1,618
Long-term debt		4,893
Redeemable convertible notes		68
Additional capital		7,868
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member] \| Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member] \| Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Other noncurrent assets		497
Current debt		1,638
Long-term debt		4,955
Redeemable convertible notes		57
Additional capital		7,879
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member] \| Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member] \| Restatement Adjustment [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Other noncurrent assets		(82)
Current debt		(20)
Long-term debt		(62)
Redeemable convertible notes		11
Additional capital		$ (11)

Commitments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Commitments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net [Abstract]
Rent expense	$ 48	$ 57	$ 41
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
2016	218
2017	296
2018	106
2019	15
2020	12
2021 and thereafter	35
Total operating lease commitments	682
Capital Addition Purchase Commitments [Member]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]
Commitments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment	$ 1,620

Contingencies (Details) - Pending Litigation [Member] $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015 USD ($) integer
Qimonda AG Inotera Share Purchase Proceedings [Member] \| Inotera [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Inotera Investment, Percentage of shares owned subject to litigation (in hundredths)	55.00%
Loss contingency, judgment under appeal	$ 1
Carrying value of Inotera shares acquired from Qimonda	683
Quoted market value of Inotera shares acquired from Qimonda	$ 846
Patent Matters [Member] \| Elm 3DS Innovations, LLC [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of patents allegedly infringed \| integer	13
Patent Matters [Member] \| Innovative Memory Solutions, Inc. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of patents allegedly infringed \| integer	8

Redeemable Convertible Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redeemable convertible notes	$ 49	$ 68
2033E and 2033F convertible senior notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redeemable convertible notes	$ 49	$ 68

Equity - Common Stock Repurchase (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2015	Sep. 03, 2015
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method		$ 831
Repurchases Authorized by the BOD [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		42
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method		$ 831
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Repurchases Authorized by the BOD [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 1,250
Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Authorized Amount	$ 250

Equity - Capped Calls (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Aug. 28, 2014

Aug. 29, 2013

Aug. 30, 2012

Sep. 01, 2011

May 29, 2014

Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds

$ 0

Call Option [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2031A and 2031B convertible senior notes [Member]

Treasury Stock, Number of Shares Held

Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity, shares (in shares)

172

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds

^[1]

$ 0

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds

^[1]

$ 814,000,000

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2031A and 2031B convertible senior notes [Member]

Cash paid for capped call transactions

$ 57,000,000

Option indexed to issuer's equity, strike price (in dollars per share)

$ 9.50

Option indexed to issuer's equity, shares (in shares)

Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement shares received

Capped call fair value settlement, dollar value of shares received

$ 50,000,000

$ 86,000,000

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2031A and 2031B convertible senior notes [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds

$ 13.17

^[1]

$ 0

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2031A and 2031B convertible senior notes [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds

$ 13.17

^[1]

$ 67,000,000

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032C and 2032D convertible senior notes [Member]

Cash paid for capped call transactions

$ 103,000,000

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033E and 2033F convertible senior notes [Member]

Cash paid for capped call transactions

$ 48,000,000

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032C convertible senior notes [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity, strike price (in dollars per share)

$ 9.80

Option indexed to issuer's equity, shares (in shares)

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032C convertible senior notes [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds

$ 14.26

^[1]

$ 0

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032C convertible senior notes [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds

$ 15.69

^[1]

$ 307,000,000

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032D convertible senior notes [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity, strike price (in dollars per share)

$ 10.16

Option indexed to issuer's equity, shares (in shares)

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032D convertible senior notes [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds

$ 14.62

^[1]

$ 0

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032D convertible senior notes [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds

$ 16.04

^[1]

$ 244,000,000

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033E convertible senior notes [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity, strike price (in dollars per share)

$ 10.93

Option indexed to issuer's equity, shares (in shares)

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033E convertible senior notes [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds

$ 14.51

^[1]

$ 0

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033E convertible senior notes [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds

$ 14.51

^[1]

$ 98,000,000

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033F convertible senior note [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity, strike price (in dollars per share)

$ 10.93

Option indexed to issuer's equity, shares (in shares)

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033F convertible senior note [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds

$ 14.51

^[1]

$ 0

Call Option [Member] | Purchased options [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033F convertible senior note [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Option indexed to issuer's equity settlement proceeds

$ 14.51

^[1]

$ 98,000,000

[1]

Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 56
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(44)	$ (7)	$ (16)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	13	56
Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	42
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(42)
Amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income	0
Tax effects	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(42)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	0	42
Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments, Net [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	12
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(11)
Amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income	(6)
Tax effects	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(17)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(5)	12
Gains (Losses) on Investments, Net [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(2)
Amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income	(2)
Tax effects	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(4)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(3)	1
Pension Liability Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	33
Amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income	(2)
Tax effects	(11)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	20
Accumulated other comprehensive income	21	1
Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	56
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(22)
Amount reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income	(10)
Tax effects	(11)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(43)	(7)	$ (17)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 13	$ 56

Equity - Consolidated VIE assets and liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

Sep. 03, 2015

Aug. 28, 2014

Aug. 29, 2013

Aug. 30, 2012

Assets

$ 2,287

$ 4,150

$ 2,880

$ 2,459

2,507

2,906

Inventories

2,340

2,455

228

350

8,596

10,245

10,554

8,682

455

415

24,143

22,416

Liabilities

2,611

2,864

Deferred income

205

309

1,089

1,618

3,905

4,791

6,252

4,893

698

1,102

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]

10,855

10,786

Assets

^[1]

134

^[1]

^[1]

^[1]

^[1]

285

210

^[1]

1,768

1,545

^[1]

^[1]

2,102

1,802

Liabilities

^[1]

182

106

Deferred income

^[1]

^[1]

^[1]

213

135

^[1]

^[1]

100

110

Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | MP Mask Technology Center, LLC [Member]

^[1]

362

316

Assets

Noncurrent assets (primarily property, plant and equipment)

^[1]

^[1]

180

203

Liabilities

^[1]

Noncurrent Liabilities

^[1]

$ 0

$ 14

[1]	Amounts exclude intercompany balances that were eliminated in our consolidated balance sheets.

Equity - NCI and Consolidated VIE Disclosures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Jun. 04, 2015

Mar. 05, 2015

Dec. 04, 2014

Aug. 28, 2014

May 29, 2014

Feb. 27, 2014

Nov. 28, 2013

Sep. 03, 2015

Aug. 28, 2014

Aug. 29, 2013

R and D expenses reduced by reimbursements from Intel

$ 937

$ 802

$ 937

$ 802

(1,540)

(1,371)

$ (931)

3,600

$ 3,853

$ 4,166

$ 4,573

4,227

$ 3,982

$ 4,107

$ 4,042

16,192

16,358

9,073

Trade receivables

2,188

2,524

2,188

2,524

IMFT distributions to Intel

Intel contributions to IMFT

142

102

Non-Volatile Memory [Member]

146

Intel [Member] | Collaborative Arrangement Process Design and Process Development [Member]

5,274

4,468

3,589

R and D expenses reduced by reimbursements from Intel

224

137

127

IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member] | Intel [Member] | Non-Volatile Memory [Member]

Other Consolidated Entities [Member]

420

423

$ 387

Trade receivables

Rexchip Electronics Corporation, now known as Micron Memory Taiwan Co., Ltd. [Member]

Variable interest entity, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners (in hundredths)

11.00%

Variable Interest Entities Which We Have Determined That We Are the Primary Beneficiary [Member] | IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]

146

Variable interest entity, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners (in hundredths)

^[1]

$ 829

$ 693

$ 829

$ 693

^[1]

49.00%

Ownership percentage after stock transactions during period (in hundredths)

51.00%

IMFT distributions to Micron

$ 6

$ 10

$ 38

IMFT distributions to Intel

Micron contributions to IMFT

148

106

Intel contributions to IMFT

142

102

Variable Interest Entities Which We Have Determined That We Are the Primary Beneficiary [Member] | MP Mask Technology Center, LLC [Member]

Variable interest entity, ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners (in hundredths)

^[1]

$ 93

^[1]

50.00%

Ownership percentage after stock transactions during period (in hundredths)

50.00%

Noncontrolling Interest [Member]

IMFT distributions to Intel

$ 6

$ 18

$ 37

Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Rexchip Electronics Corporation, now known as Micron Memory Taiwan Co., Ltd. [Member]

180

Additional Capital [Member]

180

Additional Capital [Member] | Rexchip Electronics Corporation, now known as Micron Memory Taiwan Co., Ltd. [Member]

(34)

$ (34)

[1]	Entity is a variable interest entity.

Equity - Restrictions on Net Assets (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015 USD ($)
Retained Earnings Note Disclosure [Abstract]
Retained Earnings, Undistributed Earnings from Equity Method Investees	$ (232)
MMJ Group [Member]
Restrictions for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Amount of Restricted Net Assets for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries	3,350
IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
Restrictions for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Amount of Restricted Net Assets for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries	911
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] \| MMJ Group [Member]
Restrictions for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Amount of Restricted Net Assets for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries	748
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] \| IM Flash Technologies, LLC [Member]
Restrictions for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Amount of Restricted Net Assets for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries	$ 134

Derivative Financial Instruments - Fair Values (Details)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions, ¥ in Billions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 04, 2014

USD ($)

Sep. 03, 2015

USD ($)

Aug. 28, 2014

USD ($)

Aug. 29, 2013

USD ($)

Sep. 03, 2015

JPY (¥)

Payments for Derivative and Hedge Investing Activities

$ (132)

$ (26)

$ (253)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]

Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]

^[1]

$ 1,406

1,191

General maturity of non-designated currency forward contracts (in days)

35 days

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yen

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Singapore dollar

^[1]

$ 928

554

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | New Taiwan dollar

^[1]

282

330

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yuan

^[1]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Euro

^[1]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Shekel

^[1]

245

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | British Pound

^[1]

$ 62

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Reorganization obligation [Member]

^[1]

$ 19

Payments for Derivative and Hedge Investing Activities

$ (33)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Reorganization obligation [Member] | Yen

Notional Amount Outstanding | ¥

¥ 20

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Maturity 30 to 90 Days [Member] | Reorganization obligation [Member] | Yen

Notional Amount Outstanding | ¥

¥ 10

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Convertible notes settlement obligations [Member]

Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | shares

^[1]

Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]

Convertible notes settlement obligations derivative term (in days)

30 days

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]

^[2]

$ 0

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yen

^[2]

$ 1

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Singapore dollar

^[2]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | New Taiwan dollar

^[2]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yuan

^[2]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Euro

^[2]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Shekel

^[2]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | British Pound

^[2]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Convertible notes settlement obligations [Member]

^[2]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]

^[2]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yen

^[3]

(24)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Singapore dollar

^[3]

(24)

(12)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | New Taiwan dollar

^[3]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yuan

^[3]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Euro

^[3]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Shekel

^[3]

(1)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | British Pound

^[3]

(1)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Current debt [Member] | Convertible notes settlement obligations [Member]

^[3]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Total current liabilities [Member]

^[3]

(389)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member]

^[3]

(403)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]

^[4]

(6)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yen

^[4]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Singapore dollar

^[4]

(6)

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | New Taiwan dollar

^[4]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yuan

^[4]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Euro

^[4]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Shekel

^[4]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | British Pound

^[4]

Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] | Convertible notes settlement obligations [Member]

^[4]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]

^[4]

Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedges [Abstract]

$ 93

118

General maturity of hedge contracts (in days or months)

12 months

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yen

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Euro

$ 81

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yen

^[2]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Accounts receivable [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Euro

^[2]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]

^[2]

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Yen

^[5]

(2)

Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Euro

^[5]

(2)

^[5]

$ 0

[1]	Notional amounts of forward contracts in U.S. dollars and convertible notes settlement obligations in shares.
[2]	Included in receivables – other.
[3]	Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses – other for forward contracts and in current debt for convertible notes settlement obligations.
[4]	Included in other noncurrent liabilities.
[5]	Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses – other

Derivative Financial Instruments - Hedging Relationship (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation	$ (64)	$ (27)	$ (222)
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	3
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation	(64)	(27)	(222)
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] \| Convertible notes settlement obligations [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation	7	(59)	0
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	6	4	1
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, Effective Portion	$ (10)	$ (4)	(8)
MMJ Acquisition [Member] \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Other Non-Operating Income Expense Net [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gains (losses) for derivative instruments without hedge accounting designation			$ (228)

Fair Value Measurements - Assets measured (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015 USD ($) mm	Aug. 28, 2014 USD ($)
Micron Semiconductor Israel Ltd. [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Diameter of Wafer Used in Production (in millimeters) \| mm	200
Certificates of Deposit [Member] \| Other noncurrent assets [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Restricted cash \| $	$ 45	$ 27

Fair Value Measurements - Fair and Carrying Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014
Fair value disclosure [Line Items]
Carrying Value of Debt	$ 7,341	$ 6,511
Fair Value [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Notes and MMJ creditor installment payments [Member]
Fair value disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Notes and MMJ creditor installment payments	5,020	3,634
Fair Value [Member] \| Level 2 [Member] \| Convertible Notes [Member]
Fair value disclosure [Line Items]
Fair Value of Convertible notes	2,508	5,886
Carrying Value [Member] \| Notes and MMJ creditor installment payments [Member]
Fair value disclosure [Line Items]
Carrying Value of Debt	5,077	3,483
Carrying Value [Member] \| Convertible Notes [Member]
Fair value disclosure [Line Items]
Carrying Value of Debt	$ 1,472	$ 2,117

Equity Plans - Share Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance for stock options and restricted stock awards (in shares)	170
Number of shares available for future awards (in shares)	112
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of shares outstanding (in shares)	48
Number of shares granted (in shares)	8	12	18
Number of shares excercised (in shares)	(10)
Number of shares canceled or expired (in shares)	(2)
Number of shares outstanding (in shares)	44	48
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Weighted average exercise price per share for options outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 10.57
Weighted average exercise price per share for options granted (in dollars per share)	34.45
Weighted average exercise price per share for options exercised (in dollars per share)	7.35
Weighted average exercise price per share for options canceled or expired (in dollars per share)	15.93
Weighted average exercise price per share for options outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 15.33	$ 10.57
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Options, Outstanding, Additiona Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted average remaining contractual term for options outstanding at September 3, 2015 (in years)	3 years 9 months
Aggregated intrinsic value for options outstanding at September 3, 2015	$ 256,000,000
Options exercisable at September 3, 2015 (in shares)	18
Weighted average exercise price per share for options exerciasble at September 3, 2015(in dollars per share)	$ 9.33
Weighted average remaining contractual term for options exercisable at September 3, 2015 (in years)	2 years 5 months
Aggregated intrinsic value for options exercisable at September 3, 2015	$ 145,000,000
Options expected to vest after September 3, 2015 (in shares)	25
Weighted average exercise price per share for options expected to vest after September 3, 2015 (in dollars per share)	$ 19.11
Weighted average remaining contractual term for options expected to vest after September 3, 2015 (in years)	4 years 8 months
Aggregated intrinsic value for options expected to vest after September 3, 2015	$ 109,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Total intrinsic value for option exercised	$ 229,000,000	$ 421,000,000	$ 103,000,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Fair Value Assumptions, Method Used	Black-Scholes
Stock options granted (in shares)	8	12	18
Weighted-average grant-date fair values per share of options granted during period (in dollars per share)	$ 14.79	$ 9.64	$ 3.34
Average expected life (in years)	5 years 7 months	4 years 11 months	5 years 1 month
Weighted-average expected volatility (in hundredths)	45.00%	48.00%	59.00%
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)	1.70%	1.60%	0.70%
Expected dividends assumed in estimated option values	$ 0
Employee Stock Option [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock option annual incremental vesting (percentage)	25.00%
Employee Stock Option [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock option annual incremental vesting (percentage)	33.00%
Employee Stock Option [Member] \| Awards Granted After February 2014 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
General number of years from grant date until stock options expire (in years)	8 years
Employee Stock Option [Member] \| Awards Granted Prior to February 2014 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
General number of years from grant date until stock options expire (in years)	6 years
Restricted stock award [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards activity
Number of Shares - Outstanding (in shares)	13
Number of Shares - Granted (in shares)	7	7	7
Number of Shares - Restrictions lapsed (in shares)	(5)
Number of Shares - Canceled (in shares)	(1)
Number of Shares - Outstanding (in shares)	14	13
Restricted awards expected to vest after September 3, 2015 (in shares)	13
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Outstanding (in dollars per share)	$ 15.08
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Granted (in dollars per share)	32.60	$ 21.88	$ 6.23
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Restrictions lapsed (in dollars per share)	13.48
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Cancelled (in dollars per share)	19.81
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Outstanding (in dollars per share)	23.88	$ 15.08
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value for restricted awards expected to vest after September 3, 2015 (in dollars per share)	$ 23.78
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Restricted stock awards granted (in shares)	7	7	7
Weighted-average grant-date fair values per share (in dollars per share)	$ 32.60	$ 21.88	$ 6.23
Aggregate fair values at vesting date	$ 155,000,000	$ 115,000,000	$ 17,000,000
Service Based Awards [Member] \| Restricted stock award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock option annual incremental vesting (percentage)	25.00%
Performance Shares [Member] \| Restricted stock award [Member]
Restricted Stock Awards activity
Number of Shares - Outstanding (in shares)	1
Performance Shares [Member] \| Restricted stock award [Member] \| Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	0.00%
Performance Shares [Member] \| Restricted stock award [Member] \| Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage	200.00%
Restricted Stock Awards With Performance Condition [Member] \| Performance Shares [Member] \| Restricted stock award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years
Restricted Stock Awards With Market Condition [Member] \| Performance Shares [Member] \| Restricted stock award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years

Equity Plans - Stock-based compensation expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 168	$ 115	$ 91
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Total unrecognized compensation costs, net of estimated forfeitures, related to non-vested awards expected to be recognized	$ 384
Weighted average period that unrecognized compensation costs is expected to be recognized (in years)	1 year 4 months
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 81	61	57
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	87	54	34
Equity plans [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Stock compensation expense capitalized and remained in inventory	9	9
Cost of Goods Sold [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	65	39	27
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	60	50	45
Research and Development [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	42	25	18
Other [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1

Employee Benefit Plans - Employee Savings Plan for U.S. Employees (Details) - 401(k) retirement plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Maximum annual contributions per employee (in hundredths)	75.00%
Maximum employer matching contribution, percent of employees' eligible earnings (in hundredths)	5.00%
Defined contribution plan contribution expense	$ 55	$ 44	$ 41

Employee Benefit Plans - Retirement Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	$ 132	$ 164
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	$ 105	$ 90

Restucture and Asset Impairments Restructure and Asset Impairments (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015 USD ($)	Aug. 28, 2014 USD ($) mm	Aug. 29, 2013 USD ($) integer
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructure	$ 3	$ 40	$ 126
MBU [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructure		21	12
EBU [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructure		20	14
CNBU [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructure			12
SBU [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructure			20
Light-emitting Diode (LED) [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Loss on impairment of assets	1	(6)	33
Micron Technology Italia, Srl. [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Loss on impairment of assets	0	(5)	62
Transform [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Gain on termination of lease to Transform	0	0	(25)
Consortium Agreement [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructure	0	0	$ 26
Number of positions transferred to ST \| integer			500
Other Restucturing Activities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructure	$ 2	$ 51	$ 30
Other Restucturing Activities [Member] \| Workforce Optimization [Member] \| Agrate, Italy and Kiryat Gat, Israel wind-down activities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Diameter of Wafer Used in Production (in millimeters) \| mm		200

Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 28, 2013	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Component Of Operating Other Income And Expense Net [Line Items]
(Gain) loss on disposition of property, plant and equipment		$ (17)	$ 10	$ (3)
Rambus settlement		0	233	0
Other		(28)	(11)	(5)
Other operating (income) expense, net		$ (45)	232	$ (8)
Rambus Settlement [Member]
Component Of Operating Other Income And Expense Net [Line Items]
Rambus settlement	$ 233		$ 233
Rambus Patent License Agreement Term			7 years

Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Jun. 04, 2015	Dec. 04, 2014	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Component of Other Non-Operating Income (Expense), Net [Line Items]
Loss on restructure of debt	$ 1	$ 18	$ 30	$ (49)	$ (184)	$ (31)
Gain (loss) from changes in currency exchange rates				(27)	(28)	(229)
Gain from disposition of interest in Aptina				1	119	0
Gain from issuance of Inotera shares				0	93	48
Other				22	8	(6)
Other non-operating income (expense), net				$ (53)	$ 8	$ (218)

Income Taxes (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Income (loss) before taxes, net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees [Abstract]
Foreign	$ 2,431	$ 2,619	$ 839
U.S.	178	114	446
Income before income taxes, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees:	2,609	2,733	1,285
Current [Abstract]
Foreign	(93)	(46)	(17)
State	(1)	(2)	0
U.S. federal	6	(3)	0
Total income tax (provision) benefit - current	(88)	(51)	(17)
Deferred [Abstract]
Foreign	(85)	(81)	9
U.S. federal	15	4	0
State	1	0	0
Total income tax (provision) benefit - deferred	(69)	(77)	9
Income tax (provision) benefit	(157)	(128)	(8)
Income tax (provision) benefit, income tax reconciliation [Abstract]
U.S. federal income tax (provision) benefit at statutory rate	(913)	(956)	(450)
Change in unrecognized tax benefits	(118)	(152)	2
Foreign tax rate differential	515	474	339
Change in valuation allowance	260	544	(418)
Noncontrolling investment transactions	57	0	0
Tax credits	53	11	36
State taxes, net of federal benefit	19	(39)	6
Gain on MMJ Acquisition	0	(11)	520
Transaction costs related to the MMJ Acquisition	0	0	(38)
Other	(30)	1	(5)
Income tax (provision) benefit	(157)	(128)	$ (8)
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards	2,869	3,162
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits	143	152
Other accrued liabilities	97	113
Property, plant and equipment	0	284
Other	86	104
Gross deferred tax assets	3,195	3,815
Less valuation allowance	(2,051)	(2,443)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	1,144	1,372
Deferred tax liabilities:
Debt discount	(207)	(291)
Unremitted earnings on certain subsidiaries	(162)	(115)
Product and process technology	(43)	(29)
Other	(57)	(67)
Deferred tax liabilities	(469)	(502)
Net deferred tax assets	675	870
Reported as:
Noncurrent deferred tax assets	597	816
Net deferred tax assets	675	870
Net tax benefits, Not Recorded as Deferred Tax Assets, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost	307
Remaining undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries which have been indefinitely reinvested	6,960
Total basis differences for investments in indefinitely reinvested foreign subsidiaries	8,520
Other current assets [Member]
Reported as:
Current deferred tax assets (included in other current assets)	104	228
Accounts payable and accrued expenses [Member]
Reported as:
Current deferred tax liabilities (included in accounts payable and accrued expenses)	(4)	(4)
Other noncurrent liabilities [Member]
Reported as:
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities (included in other noncurrent liabilities)	$ (22)	$ (170)

Income Taxes Income Taxes - Tax Holiday (Details 2) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Tax benefit due to arrangements allowing computation of tax provision at rates below local statutory rates	$ 338	$ 286	$ 141
Tax benefit per diluted share due to arrangements allowing computation of tax provision at rates below local statutory rates (in dollars per share)	$ 0.29	$ 0.24	$ 0.13

Income Taxes Income Taxes - Valuation Allowances (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	$ 2,051	$ 2,443
Changes in valuation allowance	(392)
Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member] \| U.S. [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	1,160
Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member] \| Japan [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	710
Net operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance	2,190
Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member] \| Other foreign subsidiaries member [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation allowance	$ 177

Income Taxes - Tax Credit Carryforwards (Details 5) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015 USD ($)
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	$ 511
2016 - 2020
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	85
2021 - 2025
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	142
2026 - 2030
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	126
2031 - 2035
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	119
Indefinite
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	39
Federal [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	303
Federal [Member] \| 2016 - 2020
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	20
Federal [Member] \| 2021 - 2025
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	99
Federal [Member] \| 2026 - 2030
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	65
Federal [Member] \| 2031 - 2035
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	119
Federal [Member] \| Indefinite
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	0
State [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	208
State [Member] \| 2016 - 2020
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	65
State [Member] \| 2021 - 2025
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	43
State [Member] \| 2026 - 2030
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	61
State [Member] \| 2031 - 2035
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	0
State [Member] \| Indefinite
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforwards	$ 39

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details 6) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning unrecognized tax benefits	$ 228	$ 78	$ 77
Increases related to tax positions taken during current year	119	152	4
Increases related to tax positions from prior years	17	0	0
Foreign currency translation (decreases) to tax positions	(6)
Foreign currency translation increases to tax positions		1	4
Lapse of statute of limitations	(6)	(1)	0
Settlements with tax authorities	(1)	(1)	(8)
Decreases related to tax positions from prior years	0	(1)	0
Unrecognized tax benefits acquired in current year	0	0	1
Ending unrecognized tax benefits	351	228	78
Unrecognized tax benefits that affect our effective tax rate	53	66	63
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued [Abstract]
Accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions	$ 16	$ 19	$ 16

Income Taxes Income Taxes - Estimated Potential Changes to Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details 7)	Sep. 03, 2015 USD ($)
Minimum [Member]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Estimated potential reduction in our unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months	$ 0
Maximum [Member]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Estimated potential reduction in our unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months	$ 67,000,000

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Jun. 04, 2015	Mar. 05, 2015	Dec. 04, 2014	Aug. 28, 2014	May 29, 2014	Feb. 27, 2014	Nov. 28, 2013	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Net income available to Micron shareholders – Basic	$ 471	$ 491	$ 934	$ 1,003	$ 1,150	$ 806	$ 731	$ 358	$ 2,899	$ 3,045	$ 1,190
Dilutive effect related to equity method investment									(3)	(2)	0
Net income (loss) available to Micron shareholders – Diluted									$ 2,896	$ 3,043	$ 1,190
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic (in shares)									1,070	1,060	1,022
Dilutive effect of equity plans and convertible notes (in shares)									100	138	35
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted (in shares)									1,170	1,198	1,057
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.44	$ 0.46	$ 0.87	$ 0.94	$ 1.08	$ 0.76	$ 0.69	$ 0.34	$ 2.71	$ 2.87	$ 1.16
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.42	$ 0.42	$ 0.78	$ 0.84	$ 0.96	$ 0.68	$ 0.61	$ 0.30	$ 2.47	$ 2.54	$ 1.13

Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share - Potential Common Shares Excluded in the Computation of Diluted Earnings Per Share Because They Would Have Been Antidilutive (Details) - shares shares in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Equity plans [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive potential common shares that could dilute basic earnings per share in the future (in shares)	18	7	40
Convertible notes [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive potential common shares that could dilute basic earnings per share in the future (in shares)	18	26	186

Segment Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Segment Information (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015 USD ($)	Jun. 04, 2015 USD ($)	Mar. 05, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 04, 2014 USD ($)	Aug. 28, 2014 USD ($)	May 29, 2014 USD ($)	Feb. 27, 2014 USD ($)	Nov. 28, 2013 USD ($)	Sep. 03, 2015 USD ($)	Aug. 28, 2014 USD ($)	Aug. 29, 2013 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 3,600	$ 3,853	$ 4,166	$ 4,573	$ 4,227	$ 3,982	$ 4,107	$ 4,042	$ 16,192	$ 16,358	$ 9,073
Operating income (loss)	$ 427	$ 631	$ 855	$ 1,085	$ 828	$ 839	$ 869	$ 551	2,998	3,087	236
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense included in operating income (loss)									2,669	2,102	1,813
Other amortization									136	168	113
Total depreciation and amortization expense									$ 2,805	2,270	1,926
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Number of Reportable Segments									4
CNBU [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 6,725	7,333	3,462
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense included in operating income (loss)									1,058	878	687
MBU [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									3,692	3,627	1,214
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense included in operating income (loss)									514	475	293
SBU [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									3,687	3,480	2,824
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense included in operating income (loss)									765	512	551
EBU [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,999	1,774	1,275
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense included in operating income (loss)									322	226	215
All Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									89	144	298
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expense included in operating income (loss)									10	11	67
Operating Segments [Member] \| CNBU [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)									1,481	1,957	160
Operating Segments [Member] \| MBU [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)									1,126	683	(265)
Operating Segments [Member] \| SBU [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)									(89)	255	173
Operating Segments [Member] \| EBU [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)									435	331	227
Operating Segments [Member] \| All Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)									45	94	(59)
Unallocated [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)									$ 0	$ (233)	$ 0

Product Sales Product Sales (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Jun. 04, 2015	Mar. 05, 2015	Dec. 04, 2014	Aug. 28, 2014	May 29, 2014	Feb. 27, 2014	Nov. 28, 2013	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 3,600	$ 3,853	$ 4,166	$ 4,573	$ 4,227	$ 3,982	$ 4,107	$ 4,042	$ 16,192	$ 16,358	$ 9,073
DRAM [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									10,339	11,164	4,361
Non-Volatile Memory [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									5,274	4,468	3,589
Other [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 579	$ 726	$ 1,123

Certain Concentrations (Details) - Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Product Concentration Risk [Member] \| Compute and graphics [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage of net sales (in hundreths)	25.00%	30.00%	20.00%
Product Concentration Risk [Member] \| Mobile [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage of net sales (in hundreths)	25.00%	20.00%	15.00%
Product Concentration Risk [Member] \| SSDs and other storage [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage of net sales (in hundreths)	20.00%	20.00%	25.00%
Product Concentration Risk [Member] \| Server [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage of net sales (in hundreths)	15.00%	10.00%	10.00%
Product Concentration Risk [Member] \| Automotive, industrial, medical and other embedded [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage of net sales (in hundreths)	10.00%	10.00%	15.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] \| Kingston [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage of net sales (in hundreths)	11.00%	10.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] \| Intel [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage of net sales (in hundreths)			10.00%
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] \| Hewlett-Packard Company [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage of net sales (in hundreths)			10.00%

Geographic Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Geographic Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015	Jun. 04, 2015	Mar. 05, 2015	Dec. 04, 2014	Aug. 28, 2014	May 29, 2014	Feb. 27, 2014	Nov. 28, 2013	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Geographic Areas, Revenues from External Customers [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 3,600	$ 3,853	$ 4,166	$ 4,573	$ 4,227	$ 3,982	$ 4,107	$ 4,042	$ 16,192	$ 16,358	$ 9,073
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net	10,554				8,682				10,554	8,682
CHINA
Geographic Areas, Revenues from External Customers [Abstract]
Net sales									6,658	6,715	3,783
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net	331				242				331	242
UNITED STATES
Geographic Areas, Revenues from External Customers [Abstract]
Net sales									2,565	2,551	1,512
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,643				3,282				3,643	3,282
SINGAPORE
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,238				3,101				3,238	3,101
Taiwan [Member]
Geographic Areas, Revenues from External Customers [Abstract]
Net sales									2,241	2,313	980
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,073				761				1,073	761
Asia Pacific (excluding China, Taiwan and Japan) [Member]
Geographic Areas, Revenues from External Customers [Abstract]
Net sales									2,037	1,791	946
Europe [Member]
Geographic Areas, Revenues from External Customers [Abstract]
Net sales									1,248	1,252	820
JAPAN
Geographic Areas, Revenues from External Customers [Abstract]
Net sales									1,026	1,253	589
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,173				1,221				2,173	1,221
Other [Member]
Geographic Areas, Revenues from External Customers [Abstract]
Net sales									417	483	$ 443
Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 96				$ 75				$ 96	$ 75

Quarterly Financial Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

Jun. 04, 2015

Mar. 05, 2015

Dec. 04, 2014

Aug. 28, 2014

May 29, 2014

Feb. 27, 2014

Nov. 28, 2013

Sep. 03, 2015

Aug. 28, 2014

Aug. 29, 2013

Net income attributable to Micron

$ 3,600

$ 3,853

$ 4,166

$ 4,573

$ 4,227

$ 3,982

$ 4,107

$ 4,042

$ 16,192

$ 16,358

$ 9,073

Gross margin

970

1,202

1,405

1,638

1,385

1,368

1,403

1,281

5,215

5,437

1,847

Operating income (loss)

427

631

855

1,085

828

839

869

551

2,998

3,087

236

Net income

471

491

935

1,002

1,151

806

741

381

2,899

3,079

1,194

$ 471

$ 491

$ 934

$ 1,003

$ 1,150

$ 806

$ 731

$ 358

$ 2,899

$ 3,045

$ 1,190

Earnings per share:

Basic (in dollars per share)

$ 0.44

$ 0.46

$ 0.87

$ 0.94

$ 1.08

$ 0.76

$ 0.69

$ 0.34

$ 2.71

$ 2.87

$ 1.16

Diluted (in dollars per share)

$ 0.42

$ 0.78

$ 0.84

$ 0.96

$ 0.68

$ 0.61

$ 0.30

$ 2.47

$ 2.54

$ 1.13

Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]

Interest and debt expense incurred through restructure of debt

$ 1

$ 18

$ 30

$ (49)

$ (184)

$ (31)

$ 17

$ 16

$ 80

$ 92

205

^[1]

Rambus settlement

233

119

Net income attributable to Micron

5,547

5,819

4,404

Gross margin

2,218

2,305

683

Operating income (loss)

448

401

(553)

$ 2,899

$ 3,045

$ 1,190

Inotera [Member]

Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]

Inotera ownership percentage before transaction

$ 93

35.00%

40.00%

Inotera ownership percentage after its stock sale transaction

33.00%

35.00%

Other [Member] | Aptina [Member]

Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]

Other [Member] | Aptina [Member] | Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]

$ 119

Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]

Rambus Settlement [Member]

119

Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]

Rambus settlement

$ 233

Tessera, Inc. [Member]

Selected Quarterly Financial Information [Abstract]

Tessera license charge

$ 66

[1]	$184 million included in other non-operating expense and $21 million included in interest expense

Schedule I Condensed Parent Company Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Jun. 04, 2015	Mar. 05, 2015	Dec. 04, 2014	Aug. 28, 2014	May 29, 2014	Feb. 27, 2014	Nov. 28, 2013	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 3,600	$ 3,853	$ 4,166	$ 4,573	$ 4,227	$ 3,982	$ 4,107	$ 4,042	$ 16,192	$ 16,358	$ 9,073
Cost of goods sold									10,977	10,921	7,226
Gross margin	970	1,202	1,405	1,638	1,385	1,368	1,403	1,281	5,215	5,437	1,847
Selling, general and administrative									719	707	562
Research and development									1,540	1,371	931
Other operating (income) expense, net									(45)	232	(8)
Operating income (loss)	427	631	855	1,085	828	839	869	551	2,998	3,087	236
Adjustment to gain on MMJ Acquisition									0	(33)
Gain on MMJ Acquisition											1,484
Other non-operating income (expense), net									(53)	8	(218)
Income from continuing operations before equity method investments, income taxes, and noncontrolling interest									2,609	2,733	1,285
Income tax (provision) benefit									(157)	(128)	(8)
Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees									447	474	(83)
Net income attributable to Micron	$ 471	$ 491	$ 934	$ 1,003	$ 1,150	$ 806	$ 731	$ 358	2,899	3,045	1,190
Other comprehensive income (loss)									(44)	(7)	(16)
Comprehensive income attributable to Micron									2,856	3,038	1,173
Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales									5,547	5,819	4,404
Cost of goods sold									3,329	3,514	3,721
Gross margin									2,218	2,305	683
Selling, general and administrative									299	264	238
Research and development									1,483	1,389	921
Other operating (income) expense, net									(12)	251	77
Operating income (loss)									448	401	(553)
Adjustment to gain on MMJ Acquisition									0	(33)
Gain on MMJ Acquisition											1,484
Interest income (expense), net									(273)	(209)	(189)
Other non-operating income (expense), net									(85)	(86)	(248)
Income from continuing operations before equity method investments, income taxes, and noncontrolling interest									90	73	494
Income tax (provision) benefit									38	18	(1)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries									2,773	2,956	703
Equity in net income (loss) of equity method investees									(2)	(2)	(6)
Net income attributable to Micron									2,899	3,045	1,190
Other comprehensive income (loss)									(43)	(7)	(17)
Comprehensive income attributable to Micron									$ 2,856	$ 3,038	$ 1,173

Schedule I Condensed Parent Company Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions

Sep. 03, 2015

Aug. 28, 2014

Aug. 29, 2013

Aug. 30, 2012

Assets

$ 2,287

$ 4,150

$ 2,880

$ 2,459

1,234

384

Raw materials and supplies

2,507

2,906

Finished goods

785

898

Work in process

1,315

1,372

240

185

228

350

8,596

10,245

^[1]

2,113

819

Equity method investments

10,554

8,682

1,379

971

455

415

24,143

22,416

Liabilities and equity

2,611

2,864

1,089

1,618

3,905

4,791

6,252

4,893

698

1,102

Commitments and contingencies

10,855

10,786

Common stock, $0.10 par value, 3,000 shares authorized, 1,084 shares issued and outstanding (1,073 as of August 28, 2014)

Micron shareholders' equity:

108

107

Total Micron shareholders' equity

12,302

10,760

Total liabilities and equity

$ 24,143

$ 22,416

Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]

Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)

$ 0.10

Common Stock, authorized shares (in shares)

3,000

Common Stock, issued (in shares)

1,084

1,073

Common Stock, outstanding (in shares)

1,084

1,073

Assets

$ 721

$ 1,249

$ 1,202

$ 2,012

479

384

Notes and accounts receivable from subsidiaries

133

114

1,091

1,767

Finished goods

Work in process

321

228

Raw materials and supplies

215

Investment In subsidiaries

2,990

4,109

13,051

10,149

Noncurrent notes receivable from and prepaid expenses to subsidiaries

932

819

163

111

Equity method investments

1,679

1,519

488

543

19,303

17,259

Liabilities and equity

Short-term debt payable to subsidiaries

677

766

384

619

Other current liabilities

655

1,065

1,724

2,480

4,797

3,191

431

760

Commitments and contingencies

6,952

6,431

Common stock, $0.10 par value, 3,000 shares authorized, 1,084 shares issued and outstanding (1,073 as of August 28, 2014)

Micron shareholders' equity:

108

107

Other equity

12,194

10,653

Total Micron shareholders' equity

12,302

10,760

Total liabilities and equity

$ 19,303

$ 17,259

Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract]

Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)

$ 0.10

Common Stock, authorized shares (in shares)

3,000

Common Stock, issued (in shares)

1,084

1,073

Common Stock, outstanding (in shares)

1,084

1,073

[1]	The maturities of our long-term marketable securities generally range from one to four years.

Schedule I Condensed Parent Company Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014	Aug. 29, 2013
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	$ 5,208	$ 5,699	$ 1,811
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	(4,392)	(1,063)	(924)
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	(4,021)	(3,107)	(1,442)
Payments to settle hedging activities	(132)	(26)	(253)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities	2,248	557	678
Cash received from disposition of interest in Aptina	1	105	0
Other	79	96	31
Net cash used for investing activities	(6,232)	(2,902)	(1,910)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments of debt	(2,329)	(3,843)	(743)
Cash paid to acquire treasury stock	(884)	(76)	(5)
Proceeds from issuance of debt	2,212	2,212	1,121
Proceeds from issuance of stock under equity plans	73	265	150
Proceeds from equipment sale-leaseback transactions	291	14	126
Other	(128)	(143)	(124)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(718)	(1,499)	520
Effect of changes in currency exchange rates on cash and equivalents	(121)	(28)	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	(1,863)	1,270	421
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	4,150	2,880	2,459
Cash and equivalents at end of period	2,287	4,150	2,880
Micron Technology, Inc. [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities	996	888	(347)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	(1,799)	(1,047)	(924)
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	(609)	(392)	(350)
Cash contributions to subsidiaries	(151)	(121)	(23)
Payments to settle hedging activities	(135)	(27)	(256)
Cash paid for acquisitions	(57)	0	(596)
Expenditures for intangible assets	(42)	(43)	(34)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities	1,581	557	678
Proceeds from settlement of hedging activities	78	23	38
Proceeds from repayment of loans to subsidiaries, net	65	379	851
Cash distributions from subsidiaries	33	227	38
Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment	19	45	38
Proceeds from receipt of loan payments	10	56	0
Cash received from disposition of interest in Aptina	1	105	0
Other	5	7	(36)
Net cash used for investing activities	(1,001)	(231)	(576)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments of debt	(1,645)	(2,469)	(777)
Cash paid to acquire treasury stock	(884)	(76)	(5)
Payments of licensing obligations	(82)	(47)	(31)
Proceeds from issuance of debt	2,050	1,750	693
Proceeds from issuance of stock under equity plans	73	265	150
Proceeds from equipment sale-leaseback transactions	0	0	126
Other	(35)	(32)	(43)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(523)	(609)	113
Effect of changes in currency exchange rates on cash and equivalents	0	(1)	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	(528)	47	(810)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	1,249	1,202	2,012
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$ 721	$ 1,249	$ 1,202

Schedule I Condensed Parent Company Debt Disclosures (Details)
$ in Millions

12 Months Ended

Sep. 03, 2015

USD ($)

integer

Aug. 28, 2014

USD ($)

$ 1,089

$ 1,618

6,252

4,893

7,341

6,511

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]

(697)

$ (898)

349

173

131

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments

Capital lease obligations [Member]

$ 792

Weighted average effective interest rate (in thousandths)

3.70%

4.30%

^[1]

$ 326

$ 323

^[1]

466

588

^[1]

$ 792

911

^[2]

4 years

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]

$ 0

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2022 senior notes [Member]

$ 792

5.875%

6.14%

$ 0

589

587

589

587

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2023 senior notes [Member]

$ (11)

(13)

5.25%

5.43%

$ 0

988

988

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2024 senior notes [Member]

$ (12)

5.25%

5.38%

$ 0

545

545

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2025 senior notes [Member]

$ (5)

5.50%

5.56%

$ 0

1,138

1,137

1,138

1,137

Corporate bonds [Member] | 2026 senior notes [Member]

$ (12)

(13)

5.625%

5.73%

$ 0

446

446

Convertible Debt [Member]

$ (4)

Conversion rights, minimum number of trading days (in days) | integer

Conversion rights, consecutive trading period (in days)

30 days

Conversion rights, threshold percentage of applicable conversion price (in hundredths)

130.00%

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2031B convertible senior notes [Member]

1.875%

6.98%

$ 0

361

^[3]

^[3]

361

^[3],[4]

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032C convertible senior notes [Member]

$ 0

(28)

^[4]

2.375%

5.95%

^[6]

$ 0

^[5]

^[6]

197

^[5]

309

^[6]

197

^[5]

309

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032D convertible senior notes [Member]

$ (27)

(53)

3.125%

6.33%

^[6]

$ 0

^[5]

^[6]

150

^[5]

284

^[6]

150

^[5]

284

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033E convertible senior notes [Member]

$ (27)

(60)

1.625%

4.50%

^[6]

$ 217

^[5]

272

^[6]

^[5]

^[6]

217

^[5]

272

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033F convertible senior note [Member]

$ (16)

(28)

2.125%

4.93%

^[6]

$ 264

^[5]

260

^[6]

^[5]

^[6]

264

^[5]

260

Convertible Debt [Member] | 2043G convertible senior notes [Member]

$ (33)

(40)

3.00%

6.76%

^[6]

$ 0

^[6]

644

631

Conversion rights, minimum number of trading days (in days) | integer

^[6],[7]

$ 644

631

Conversion rights, consecutive trading period (in days)

30 days

Conversion rights, threshold percentage of applicable conversion price (in hundredths)

130.00%

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

^[7]

$ (381)

(394)

Weighted average stated interest rate (in thousandths)

2.209%

Weighted average effective interest rate (in thousandths)

2.38%

$ 34

124

171

113

$ 205

237

^[2]

4 years

Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility 3 [Member]

$ 0

(6)

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

540

Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity

270

Loans Payable [Member]

291

289

504

508

702

4,844

(589)

Notes Payable

6,549

655

1,065

4,797

3,191

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]

5,452

$ 4,256

179

Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Payment Guarantee of Subsidiary Debt [Member]

214

Maximum exposure from guarantees to subsidiaries

$ 655

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Capital lease obligations [Member]

Weighted average effective interest rate (in thousandths)

4.50%

4.70%

^[8]

$ 174

$ 172

^[8]

233

^[8]

$ 214

405

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Capital lease obligations [Member] | Equipment [Member]

1 year

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member] | 2022 senior notes [Member]

$ 140

305

5.875%

6.14%

$ 0

589

587

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member] | 2023 senior notes [Member]

$ 589

587

5.25%

5.43%

$ 0

988

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member] | 2024 senior notes [Member]

$ 988

5.25%

5.38%

$ 0

545

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member] | 2025 senior notes [Member]

$ 545

5.50%

5.56%

$ 0

1,138

1,137

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Corporate bonds [Member] | 2026 senior notes [Member]

$ 1,138

1,137

5.625%

5.73%

^[9]

$ 0

^[9]

446

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member]

^[9]

$ 446

Conversion rights, minimum number of trading days (in days) | integer

Conversion rights, consecutive trading period (in days)

30 days

Conversion rights, threshold percentage of applicable conversion price (in hundredths)

130.00%

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2031B convertible senior notes [Member]

1.875%

6.98%

^[9]

$ 0

^[3]

361

^[9]

^[3]

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032C convertible senior notes [Member]

^[9]

$ 0

^[3]

361

2.375%

5.95%

^[9],[10]

$ 0

^[9],[10]

197

309

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2032D convertible senior notes [Member]

^[9],[10]

$ 197

309

3.125%

6.33%

^[9],[10]

$ 0

^[9],[10]

150

284

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033E convertible senior notes [Member]

^[9],[10]

$ 150

284

1.625%

4.50%

^[9],[10]

$ 217

272

^[9],[10]

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2033F convertible senior note [Member]

^[9],[10]

$ 217

272

2.125%

4.93%

^[9],[10]

$ 264

260

^[9],[10]

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Convertible Debt [Member] | 2043G convertible senior notes [Member]

^[9],[10]

$ 264

260

3.00%

6.76%

^[9]

$ 0

^[9]

644

631

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]

^[9]

$ 644

631

Weighted average stated interest rate (in thousandths)

1.654%

Weighted average effective interest rate (in thousandths)

1.65%

$ 0

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility 3 [Member]

$ 10

Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity

540

Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity

270

Micron Technology, Inc. [Member] | Loans Payable [Member]

233

224

347

4,854