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Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - shares	Jun. 28, 2014	Jul. 18, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 28, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Registrant Name	XILINX INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000743988
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--03-28
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		268,481,840

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013
Net revenues	$ 612,633	$ 578,955
Cost of revenues	189,189	179,700
Gross margin	423,444	399,255
Operating expenses:
Research and development	122,013	111,541
Selling, general and administrative	92,513	92,387
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles	2,418	2,418
Total operating expenses	216,944	206,346
Operating income	206,500	192,909
Interest and other expense, net	6,222	9,930
Income before income taxes	200,278	182,979
Provision for income taxes	26,667	25,956
Net income	$ 173,611	$ 157,023
Net income per common share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.65	$ 0.59
Diluted (in dollars per share)	0.62	0.56
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.29	$ 0.25
Shares used in per share calculations:
Basic (in shares)	267,648	264,153
Diluted (in shares)	281,579	280,291

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 173,611	$ 157,023
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	7,959	(16,924)
Reclassification adjustment for gains on available-for-sale securities	(391)	(322)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on hedging transactions	542	(1,508)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax	(807)	706
Cumulative translation adjustment, net	171	(694)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7,474	(18,742)
Total comprehensive income	$ 181,085	$ 138,281

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Jun. 28, 2014

Mar. 29, 2014

^[1]

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 625,032

$ 973,677

Short-term investments

1,860,175

1,483,644

Accounts receivable, net

281,335

267,833

Inventories

256,791

233,999

Deferred tax assets

77,325

56,166

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

68,041

51,828

Total current assets

3,168,699

3,067,147

Property, plant and equipment, at cost:

817,844

810,030

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

(467,108)

(454,941)

Net property, plant and equipment

350,736

355,089

Long-term investments

1,109,645

1,190,775

Goodwill

159,296

Acquisition-related intangibles, net

26,449

28,867

Other assets

239,394

236,175

Total Assets

5,054,219

5,037,349

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

99,572

149,695

Accrued payroll and related liabilities

147,272

157,373

Income taxes payable

17,578

12,936

Deferred income on shipments to distributors

69,258

55,099

Other accrued liabilities

32,404

49,256

Long-term Debt, Current Maturities

567,764

565,001

Total current liabilities

933,848

989,360

Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities

994,110

993,870

Deferred tax liabilities

283,492

253,433

Long-term income taxes payable

11,581

11,470

Other long-term liabilities

1,588

1,535

Commitments and contingencies

Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable to Parent

32,236

34,999

Stockholders' equity:

Preferred stock, $.01 par value (none issued)

Common stock, $.01 par value

2,671

2,686

Additional paid-in capital

788,016

805,073

Retained earnings

1,999,751

1,945,471

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

6,926

(548)

Total stockholders’ equity

2,797,364

2,752,682

Total Liabilities, Temporary Equity and Stockholders’ Equity

$ 5,054,219

$ 5,037,349

[1]	Derived from audited financial statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares issued (none issued)	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2014

Jun. 29, 2013

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$ 173,611

$ 157,023

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation

13,468

14,033

Amortization

5,205

4,885

Stock-based compensation

22,106

20,954

Net gain on sale of available-for-sale securities

(670)

(107)

Amortization of debt discounts

3,003

4,025

Provision for deferred income taxes

5,789

22,736

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

(2,660)

(2,021)

Others

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable, net

(13,501)

(38,978)

Inventories

(22,879)

14,373

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(4,751)

(1,050)

Other assets

(5,188)

(5,020)

Accounts payable

(50,123)

(3,525)

Accrued liabilities

(12,389)

11,209

Income taxes payable

4,939

(58,961)

Deferred income on shipments to distributors

14,159

4,580

Net cash provided by operating activities

130,119

144,209

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

(874,367)

(1,213,461)

Proceeds from sale and maturity of available-for-sale securities

570,043

961,538

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(9,116)

(11,301)

Other investing activities

(3,742)

36,921

Net cash used in investing activities

(317,182)

(226,303)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock

101,016

Proceeds from issuance of common stock through various stock plans, net

14,195

31,936

Payment of dividends to stockholders

(77,421)

(66,007)

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

2,660

2,021

Net cash used in financing activities

(161,582)

(32,050)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(348,645)

(114,144)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

973,677

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623,558

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

625,032

509,414

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Interest paid

7,875

Income taxes paid, net

$ 15,856

$ 62,236

[1]	Derived from audited financial statements

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Jun. 28, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	Basis of Presentation The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with United States (U.S.) generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X, and should be read in conjunction with the Xilinx, Inc. (Xilinx or the Company) consolidated financial statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 29, 2014. The interim financial statements are unaudited, but reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, of a normal, recurring nature necessary to provide a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending March 28, 2015 or any future period. The Company uses a 52- to 53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday nearest March 31. Fiscal 2015 and 2014 are 52-week year ending on March 28, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively. The quarters ended June 28, 2014 and June 29, 2013 each included 13 weeks.

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The entire disclosure for organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure.

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Recent Accounting Changes and Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
Recent Accounting Changes and Accounting Pronouncements	Jun. 28, 2014
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Text Block]	Recent Accounting Changes and Accounting Pronouncements In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued the authoritative guidance that outlines a new global revenue recognition standard that replaces virtually all existing US GAAP and IFRS guidance on contracts with customers and the related other assets and deferred costs. The guidance provides a five-step process for recognizing revenue that depicts the transfer of 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. The standard also requires expanded qualitative and quantitative disclosures relating to the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The standard is effective for Xilinx beginning in fiscal year 2018, with no option to early adopt under US GAAP. The new standard is required to be applied retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying it recognized at the date of initial application. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance on its consolidated financial statements, including selection of the transition method.

Significant Customers and Concentrations of Credit Risk (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2014
Significant Customers and Concentrations of Credit Risk [Abstract]
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]	Significant Customers and Concentrations of Credit Risk Avnet, Inc. (Avnet), one of the Company’s distributors, distributes the Company’s products worldwide. As of June 28, 2014 and March 29, 2014, Avnet accounted for 63% and 55% of the Company’s total net accounts receivable, respectively. Resale of product through Avnet accounted for 42% and 49% of the Company’s worldwide net revenues in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively. The percentage of accounts receivable due from Avnet and the percentage of worldwide net revenues from Avnet are consistent with historical patterns. Xilinx is subject to concentrations of credit risk primarily in its trade accounts receivable and investments in debt securities to the extent of the amounts recorded on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company attempts to mitigate the concentration of credit risk in its trade receivables through its credit evaluation process, collection terms, distributor sales to diverse end customers and through geographical dispersion of sales. Xilinx generally does not require collateral for receivables from its end customers or from distributors. No end customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s worldwide net revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014. The Company mitigates concentrations of credit risk in its investments in debt securities by currently investing more than 82% of its portfolio in AA or higher grade securities as rated by Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Investors Service. The Company’s methods to arrive at investment decisions are not solely based on the rating agencies’ credit ratings. Xilinx also performs additional credit due diligence and conducts regular portfolio credit reviews, including a review of counterparty credit risk related to the Company’s forward currency exchange contracts. Additionally, Xilinx limits its investments in the debt securities of a single issuer based upon the issuer’s credit rating and attempts to further mitigate credit risk by diversifying risk across geographies and type of issuer. As of June 28, 2014, approximately 35% of the portfolio consisted of mortgage-backed securities. All of the mortgage-backed securities in the investment portfolio were issued by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises and agencies and are rated AA+ by Standard & Poor’s and AAA by Moody’s Investors Service.

Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

The guidance for fair value measurements established by the FASB defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which Xilinx would transact and also considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions and risk of nonperformance.

The Company determines the fair value for marketable debt securities using industry standard pricing services, data providers and other third-party sources and by internally performing valuation testing and analysis. The Company primarily uses a consensus price or weighted-average price for its fair value assessment. The Company determines the consensus price using market prices from a variety of industry standard pricing services, data providers, security master files from large financial institutions and other third party sources and uses those multiple prices as inputs into a distribution-curve-based algorithm to determine the daily market value. The pricing services use multiple inputs to determine market prices, including reportable trades, benchmark yield curves, credit spreads and broker/dealer quotes as well as other industry and economic events. For certain securities with short maturities, such as discount commercial paper and certificates of deposit, the security is accreted from purchase price to face value at maturity. If a subsequent transaction on the same security is observed in the marketplace, the price on the subsequent transaction is used as the current daily market price and the security will be accreted to face value based on the revised price. For certain other securities, such as student loan auction rate securities, the Company performs its own valuation analysis using a discounted cash flow pricing model.

The Company validates the consensus prices by taking random samples from each asset type and corroborating those prices using reported trade activity, benchmark yield curves, binding broker/dealer quotes or other relevant price information. There have not been any changes to the Company’s fair value methodology during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and the Company did not adjust or override any fair value measurements as of June 28, 2014.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. The guidance for fair value measurements requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

Level 1 — Quoted (unadjusted) prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

The Company’s Level 1 assets consist of U.S. government and agency securities and money market funds.

Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

The Company’s Level 2 assets consist of financial institution securities, non-financial institution securities, municipal bonds, U.S. agency securities, foreign government and agency securities, mortgage-backed securities and debt mutual funds. The Company’s Level 2 assets and liabilities also include foreign currency forward contracts and commodity swap contracts.

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include those whose fair value measurements are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar valuation techniques, as well as significant management judgment or estimation.

The Company’s Level 3 assets and liabilities include student loan auction rate securities.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

In instances where the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability. The following tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 28, 2014 and March 29, 2014:



	June 28, 2014
(In thousands)	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Fair Value
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents:
Money market funds	$	174,031	$	—	$	—	$	174,031
Financial institution securities	—		124,986		—		124,986
Non-financial institution securities	—		120,984		—		120,984
U.S. government and agency securities	25,000		—		—		25,000
Foreign government and agency securities	—		94,992		—		94,992
Short-term investments:
Financial institution securities	—		129,983		—		129,983
Non-financial institution securities	—		317,015		—		317,015
Municipal bonds	—		23,495		—		23,495
U.S. government and agency securities	433,169		99,634		—		532,803
Foreign government and agency securities	—		315,898		—		315,898
Mortgage-backed securities	—		442,571		—		442,571
Debt mutual funds	—		40,703		—		40,703
Bank loans	—		57,707		—		57,707
Long-term investments:
Non-financial institution securities	—		188,007		—		188,007
Auction rate securities	—		—		20,704		20,704
Municipal bonds	—		15,346		—		15,346
U.S. government and agency securities	4,948		31,951		—		36,899
Mortgage-backed securities	—		789,964		—		789,964
Debt mutual fund	—		58,725		—		58,725
Derivative financial instruments, net	—		1,311		—		1,311
Total assets measured at fair value	$	637,148	$	2,853,272	$	20,704	$	3,511,124



	March 29, 2014
(In thousands)	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Fair Value
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents:
Money market funds	$	213,988	$	—	$	—	$	213,988
Financial institution securities	—		131,990		—		131,990
Non-financial institution securities	—		319,970		—		319,970
U.S. government and agency securities	69,998		—		—		69,998
Foreign government and agency securities	—		194,984		—		194,984
Short-term investments:
Financial institution securities	—		234,916		—		234,916
Non-financial institution securities	—		226,828		—		226,828
Municipal Bonds	—		15,780		—		15,780
U.S. government and agency securities	349,023		89,422		—		438,445
Foreign government and agency securities	—		159,951		—		159,951
Mortgage-backed securities	—		387,508		—		387,508
Debt mutual fund	—		20,216		—		20,216
Long-term investments:
Non-financial institution securities	—		209,274		—		209,274
Auction rate securities	—		—		20,160		20,160
Municipal bonds	—		15,986		—		15,986
U.S. government and agency securities	4,950		36,126		—		41,076
Mortgage-backed securities	—		847,581		—		847,581
Debt mutual fund	—		56,698		—		56,698
Derivative financial instruments, net	—		1,713		—		1,713
Total assets measured at fair value	$	637,959	$	2,948,943	$	20,160	$	3,607,062

Changes in Level 3 Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table is a reconciliation of all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):



	Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 28, 2014		June 29, 2013
Balance as of beginning of period	$	20,160	$	27,610
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Included in interest and other expense, net	—		(75		)
Included in other comprehensive income	544		846
Sales and settlements, net (1)	—		(300		)
Balance as of end of period	$	20,704	$	28,081


(1)	During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company redeemed $300 thousand of student loan auction rate securities, respectively, for cash at par value. There was no redemption during the first quarter of fiscal 2015.

The amount of total losses included in net income attributable to the change in unrealized losses relating to assets and liabilities still held as of the end of the period are summarized as follows:



	Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 28, 2014		June 29, 2013
Included in interest and other expense, net	$	—	$	(75	)

As of June 28, 2014, marketable securities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs were comprised of $20.7 million of student loan auction rate securities. There was no material change to the input assumptions of the pricing model for these student loan auction securities.

The 2037 Convertible Notes, which were fully redeemed on March 12, 2014 (see "Note 10. Debt and Credit Facility"), included embedded features that qualify as an embedded derivative, and was separately accounted for as a discount on the 2037 Convertible Notes. Its fair value was established at the inception of the 2037 Convertible Notes. Prior to the redemption, each quarter, the change in the fair value of the embedded derivative, if any, was recorded in the consolidated statements of income. The Company used a derivative valuation model to derive the value of the embedded derivative. Key inputs into this valuation model were the Company’s current stock price, risk-free interest rates, the stock dividend yield, the stock volatility and the 2037 Convertible Notes’ credit spread over London Interbank Offered Rate. The first three inputs were based on observable market data and were considered Level 2 inputs while the last two inputs required management judgment and were Level 3 inputs.

Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The Company’s 2017 Convertible Notes, 2019 Notes and 2021 Notes are measured at fair value on a quarterly basis for disclosure purposes. The fair values of the 2017 Convertible Notes, 2019 Notes and 2021 Notes as of June 28, 2014 were approximately $1.00 billion, $501.7 million and $505.9 million, respectively, based on the last trading price of the respective debentures for the period (classified as Level 2 in fair value hierarchy due to relatively low trading volume).

- Definition

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.

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Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2014

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

Financial Instruments

The following is a summary of cash equivalents and available-for-sale securities as of the end of the periods presented:



	June 28, 2014									March 29, 2014
(In thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
Money market funds	$	174,031	$	—	$	—		$	174,031	$	213,988	$	—	$	—		$	213,988
Financial institution
securities	254,969		—		—			254,969		366,906		—		—			366,906
Non-financial institution
securities	621,880		4,470		(344		)	626,006		753,888		3,428		(1,244		)	756,072
Auction rate securities	21,500		—		(796		)	20,704		21,500		—		(1,340		)	20,160
Municipal bonds	38,164		820		(143		)	38,841		31,367		604		(205		)	31,766
U.S. government and
agency securities	593,637		1,145		(80		)	594,702		548,568		1,135		(184		)	549,519
Foreign government and
agency securities	410,896		—		(6		)	410,890		354,935		—		—			354,935
Mortgage-backed securities	1,225,050		14,355		(6,870		)	1,232,535		1,234,237		11,380		(10,528		)	1,235,089
Debt mutual funds	101,350		703		(2,625		)	99,428		81,350		216		(4,652		)	76,914
Bank loans	57,667		105		(65		)	57,707		—		—		—			—
	$	3,499,144	$	21,598	$	(10,929	)	$	3,509,813	$	3,606,739	$	16,763	$	(18,153	)	$	3,605,349

The following tables show the fair values and gross unrealized losses of the Company’s investments, aggregated by investment category, for individual securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for the length of time specified, as of June 28, 2014 and March 29, 2014:



	June 28, 2014
	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Greater					Total
(In thousands)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Non-financial institution securities	$	32,613	$	(84	)	$	19,902	$	(260	)	$	52,515	$	(344	)
Auction rate securities	—		—			20,704		(796		)	20,704		(796		)
Municipal bonds	4,026		(6		)	4,603		(137		)	8,629		(143		)
U.S. government and
agency securities	250,910		(31		)	4,369		(49		)	255,279		(80		)
Foreign government and
agency securities	124,968		(6		)	—		—			124,968		(6		)
Mortgage-backed securities	234,724		(2,223		)	274,363		(4,647		)	509,087		(6,870		)
Debt mutual fund	—		—			58,724		(2,625		)	58,724		(2,625		)
Bank loans	30,097		(65		)	—		—			30,097		(65		)
	$	677,338	$	(2,415	)	$	382,665	$	(8,514	)	$	1,060,003	$	(10,929	)



	March 29, 2014
	Less Than 12 Months					12 Months or Greater					Total
(In thousands)	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
Non-financial institution securities	$	112,470	$	(1,167	)	$	4,488	$	(77	)	$	116,958	$	(1,244	)
Auction rate securities	—		—			20,160		(1,340		)	20,160		(1,340		)
Municipal bonds	5,917		(166		)	1,743		(39		)	7,660		(205		)
U.S. government and
agency securities	118,125		(184		)	—		—			118,125		(184		)
Mortgage-backed securities	457,903		(7,225		)	132,376		(3,303		)	590,279		(10,528		)
Debt mutual fund	56,698		(4,652		)	—		—			56,698		$	(4,652	)
	$	751,113	$	(13,394	)	$	158,767	$	(4,759	)	$	909,880	$	(18,153	)

As of June 28, 2014, the gross unrealized losses that had been outstanding for less than twelve months were primarily related to mortgage-backed securities due to the general rising of the interest-rate environment, although the percentage of such losses to the total estimated fair value of the mortgage-backed securities was relatively insignificant. The gross unrealized losses that had been outstanding for more than twelve months were primarily related to mortgage-backed securities and debt mutual fund, which were primarily due to the general rising of the interest-rate environment, and failed auction rate securities, which were due to adverse conditions in the global credit markets during the past five years.

The Company reviewed the investment portfolio and determined that the gross unrealized losses on these investments as of June 28, 2014 and March 29, 2014 were temporary in nature as evidenced by the fluctuations in the gross unrealized losses within the investment categories. These investments are highly rated by the credit rating agencies and there have been no defaults on any of these securities, and we have received interest payments as they become due. Additionally, in the past several years a portion of the Company's investment in the auction rate securities and the mortgage-backed securities were redeemed or prepaid by the debtors at par. Furthermore, the aggregate of individual unrealized losses that had been outstanding for twelve months or more was not significant as of June 28, 2014 and March 29, 2014. The Company neither intends to sell these investments nor concludes that it is more-likely-than-not that it will have to sell them until recovery of their carrying values. The Company also believes that it will be able to collect both principal and interest amounts due to the Company at maturity, given the high credit quality of these investments and any related underlying collateral.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of marketable debt securities (financial institution securities, non-financial institution securities, auction rate securities, municipal bonds, U.S. and foreign government and agency securities and mortgage-backed securities), by contractual maturity, are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations without call or prepayment penalties.



	June 28, 2014
(In thousands)	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	1,464	$	1,464
Due after one year through five years	474		478
Due after five years through ten years	287		289
Due after ten years	999		1,005
	$	3,224	$	3,236

As of June 28, 2014, $762.4 million of marketable debt securities with contractual maturities of greater than one year were classified as short-term investments. Additionally, the above table did not include investments in money market and mutual funds because these funds do not have specific contractual maturities.

Certain information related to available-for-sale securities is as follows:



	Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 28, 2014			June 29, 2013
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities	$	59,581		$	95,139
Gross realized gains on sale of available-for-sale securities	$	837		$	1,101
Gross realized losses on sale of available-for-sale securities	(167		)	(994		)
Net realized gains (losses) on sale of available-for-sale securities	$	670		$	107
Amortization of premiums on available-for-sale securities	$	6,233		$	7,159

The cost of securities matured or sold is based on the specific identification method.

Derivative Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company’s primary objective for holding derivative financial instruments is to manage foreign currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk. As a result of the use of derivative financial instruments, the Company is exposed to the risk that counterparties to derivative contracts may fail to meet their contractual obligations. The Company manages counterparty credit risk in derivative contracts by reviewing counterparty creditworthiness on a regular basis, establishing collateral requirement and limiting exposure to any single counterparty. The right of set-off that exists with certain transactions enables the Company to net amounts due to and from the counterparty, reducing the maximum loss from credit risk in the event of counterparty default.

As of June 28, 2014 and March 29, 2014, the Company had the following outstanding forward currency exchange contracts (in notional amount), which were derivative financial instruments:



(In thousands and U.S. dollars)	June 28, 2014		March 29, 2014
Singapore Dollar	$	60,052	$	60,551
Euro	48,558		46,062
Indian Rupee	20,919		18,631
British Pound	12,874		12,056
Japanese Yen	9,489		9,273
	$	151,892	$	146,573

As part of the Company’s strategy to reduce volatility of operating expenses due to foreign exchange rate fluctuations, the Company employs a hedging program with a forward outlook of up to two years for major foreign-currency-denominated operating expenses. The outstanding forward currency exchange contracts expire at various dates through May 2016. The net unrealized gains, which approximate the fair market value of the outstanding forward currency exchange contracts, are expected to be realized into net income within the next two years.

As of June 28, 2014, all of the forward foreign currency exchange contracts were designated and qualified as cash flow hedges and the effective portion of the gain or loss on the forward contracts was reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into net income in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The estimated amount of such gains or losses as of June 28, 2014 that is expected to be reclassified into earnings was not material. The ineffective portion of the gains or losses on the forward contracts was included in the net income for all periods presented.

The Company may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge firm commitments such as acquisitions and capital expenditures. Gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts that are designated as hedges of anticipated transactions, for which a firm commitment has been attained and the hedged relationship has been effective, are deferred and included in income or expenses in the same period that the underlying transaction is settled. Gains and losses on any instruments not meeting the above criteria are recognized in income or expenses in the consolidated statements of income as they are incurred.

The Company had the following derivative instruments as of June 28, 2014 and March 29, 2014, located on the condensed consolidated balance sheet, utilized for risk management purposes detailed above:



	Foreign Exchange Contracts
	Asset Derivatives			Liability Derivatives
(In thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
June 28, 2014	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	1,986	Other accrued liabilities	$	675
March 29, 2014	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	2,648	Other accrued liabilities	$	935

The Company does not offset or net the fair value amounts of derivative financial instruments in its condensed consolidated balance sheets. The potential effect of rights of set-off associated with the derivative financial instruments was not material to the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet for all periods presented.

The following table summarizes the effect of derivative instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of income for first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014:



	Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 28, 2014			June 29, 2013
Amount of losses recognized in other comprehensive income on derivative (effective portion of cash flow hedging)	$	(265	)	$	(802	)

Amount of (gains) losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income (effective portion) *	$	807		$	(706	)

Amount of gains (losses) recorded (ineffective portion) *	$	30		$	(18	)


*	Recorded in Interest and Other Expense location within the condensed consolidated statements of income.

- Definition

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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Stock-Based Compensation Plans

3 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2014

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

Stock-Based Compensation Plans

The Company’s equity incentive plans are broad-based, long-term retention programs that cover employees, consultants and non-employee directors of the Company. These plans are intended to attract and retain talented employees, consultants and non-employee directors and to provide such persons with a proprietary interest in the Company.

Stock-Based Compensation

The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense related to stock awards granted under the Company’s equity incentive plans and rights to acquire stock granted under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP):



	Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 28, 2014		June 29, 2013
Stock-based compensation included in:
Cost of revenues	$	1,992	$	1,804
Research and development	10,505		10,219
Selling, general and administrative	9,609		8,931
	$	22,106	$	20,954

During the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, the tax benefits realized for the tax deduction from option exercises and other awards credited to additional paid-in capital were $2.0 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

The fair values of stock options and stock purchase plan rights under the Company’s equity incentive plans and ESPP were estimated as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company’s expected stock price volatility assumption for stock options is estimated using implied volatility of the Company’s traded options. The expected life of options granted is based on the historical exercise activity as well as the expected disposition of all options outstanding. The expected life of options granted also considers the actual contractual term. The Company's stock-based compensation expense relating to options granted during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014 were not material.

The estimated fair values of restricted stock unit (RSU) awards were calculated based on the market price of Xilinx common stock on the date of grant, reduced by the present value of dividends expected to be paid on Xilinx common stock prior to vesting. The per share weighted-average fair value of RSUs granted during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was $40.69 ($34.23 for the first quarter of fiscal 2014), which were calculated based on estimates at the date of grant using the following weighted-average assumptions:



	Three Months Ended
	June 28, 2014		June 29, 2013
Risk-free interest rate	0.9	%	0.5	%
Dividend yield	2.5	%	2.5	%

Employee Stock Option Plans

A summary of the Company’s option plans activity and related information is as follows:



	Options Outstanding
(Shares in thousands)	Number of Shares		Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share
March 30, 2013	12,753		$	28.01
Granted	8		$	41.08
Exercised	(7,421	)	$	29.95
Forfeited/cancelled/expired	(60	)	$	35.61
March 29, 2014	5,280		$	25.22
Granted	—		$	—
Exercised	(538	)	$	27.57
Forfeited/cancelled/expired	(7	)	$	38.24
June 28, 2014	4,735		$	24.93
Options exercisable at:
June 28, 2014	4,528		$	24.61
March 29, 2014	4,935		$	24.87

The types of awards allowed under the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (2007 Equity Plan) include incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, RSUs, restricted stock and stock appreciation rights. To date, the Company has issued a mix of non-qualified stock options and RSUs under the 2007 Equity Plan. As of June 28, 2014, 14.7 million shares remained available for grant under the 2007 Equity Plan.

The total pre-tax intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended June 28, 2014 and June 29, 2013 was $11.1 million and $12.8 million, respectively. This intrinsic value represents the difference between the exercise price and the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of exercise.

RSU Awards

A summary of the Company’s RSU activity and related information is as follows:



	RSUs Outstanding
(Shares in thousands)	Number of Shares		Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share
March 30, 2013	5,996		$	30.83
Granted	3,297		$	38.90
Vested	(2,066	)	$	29.25
Cancelled	(326	)	$	32.28
March 29, 2014	6,901		$	35.08
Granted	403		$	40.69
Vested	(78	)	$	31.56
Cancelled	(69	)	$	34.09
June 28, 2014	7,157		$	35.45

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Under the Company’s ESPP, no shares were issued during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 or 2014. The next scheduled purchase under the ESPP is in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. As of June 28, 2014, 9.7 million shares were available for future issuance.

Net Income Per Common Share

3 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net Income Per Common Share

The computation of basic net income per common share for all periods presented is derived from the information on the condensed consolidated statements of income, and there are no reconciling items in the numerator used to compute diluted net income per common share. The following table summarizes the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share:



(In thousands, except per share amounts)	June 28, 2014		June 29, 2013
Net income available to common stockholders	$	173,611	$	157,023
Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic	267,648		264,153
Dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plans	4,568		5,015
Dilutive effect of 2017 Convertible Notes and warrants	9,363		4,878
Dilutive effect of 2037 Convertible Notes	—		6,245
Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted	281,579		280,291
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.65	$	0.59
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.62	$	0.56

The total shares used in the denominator of the diluted net income per common share calculation includes potentially dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding that are not included in basic net income per common share by applying the treasury stock method to the impact of the equity incentive plans and to the incremental shares issuable assuming conversion of the Company's convertible debt and warrants (see "Note 10. Debt and Credit Facility" for more discussion of the Company's debt and warrants).

Outstanding stock options and RSUs under the Company's stock award plans and warrants to purchase approximately 206 thousand and 22.7 million shares, for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively, were excluded from diluted net income per common share by applying the treasury stock method, as their inclusion would have been antidilutive. These options, RSUs and warrants could be dilutive in the future if the Company’s average share price increases and is greater than the combined exercise prices and the unamortized fair values of these options, RSUs and warrants.

To hedge against potential dilution upon conversion of the 2017 Convertible Notes, the Company also purchased call options on its common stock from the hedge counterparties. The call options give the Company the right to purchase up to 20.2 million shares of its common stock at $29.64 per share. These call options are not considered for purposes of calculating the total shares outstanding under the basic and diluted net income per share, as their effect would be anti-dilutive. Upon exercise, the call options would serve to neutralize the dilutive effect of the 2017 Convertible Notes and potentially reduce the weighted number of diluted shares used in per share calculations.

Inventories

3 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2014

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of actual cost (determined using the first-in, first-out method), or market (estimated net realizable value) and are comprised of the following:



(In thousands)	June 28, 2014		March 29, 2014
Raw materials	$	17,039	$	15,306
Work-in-process	206,897		192,067
Finished goods	32,855		26,626
	$	256,791	$	233,999

Debt and Credit Facility

3 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2014

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt and Credit Facility [Text Block]

Debt and Credit Facility

2017 Convertible Notes

As of June 28, 2014, the Company had $600.0 million principal amount of 2017 Convertible Notes outstanding. The 2017 Convertible Notes are senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the 2017 Convertible Notes, and are ranked equally with all of our other existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness, including the 2019 and 2021 Notes discussed below. The Company may not redeem the 2017 Convertible Notes prior to maturity.

The 2017 Convertible Notes are convertible, subject to certain conditions, into shares of Xilinx common stock at a conversion rate of 33.7391 shares of common stock per $1 thousand principal amount of the 2017 Convertible Notes, representing an effective conversion price of approximately $29.64 per share of common stock. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment for certain events as outlined in the indenture governing the 2017 Convertible Notes, but will not be adjusted for accrued interest. One of the conditions allowing holders of the 2017 Convertible Notes to convert during any fiscal quarter is if the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock for at least 20 trading days during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day. This condition was met as of June 28, 2014 and as a result, the 2017 Convertible Notes were convertible at the option of the holders. As of June 28, 2014, the 2017 Convertible Notes were classified as a current liability on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet. Additionally, a portion of the equity component attributable to the conversion feature of the 2017 Convertible Notes was classified in temporary stockholders' equity. The amount classified as temporary equity was equal to the difference between the principal amount and carrying value of the 2017 Convertible Notes.

Upon conversion, the Company would pay the holders of the 2017 Convertible Notes cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Convertible Notes. If the conversion value exceeds the principal amount, the Company would deliver shares of its common stock in respect to the remainder of its conversion obligation in excess of the aggregate principal amount (conversion spread). Accordingly, there would be no adjustment to the numerator in the net income per common share computation for the cash settled portion of the 2017 Convertible Notes, as that portion of the debt liability will always be settled in cash. The conversion spread will be included in the denominator for the computation of diluted net income per common share, using the treasury stock method.

The carrying values of the liability and equity components of the 2017 Convertible Notes are reflected in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as follows:



(In thousands)	June 28, 2014			March 29, 2014
Liability component:
Principal amount of the 2017 Convertible Notes	$	600,000		$	600,000
Unamortized discount of liability component	(45,337		)	(49,223		)
Hedge accounting adjustment – sale of interest rate swap	13,101			14,224
Net carrying value of the 2017 Convertible Notes	$	567,764		$	565,001

Equity component (including temporary equity) – net carrying value	$	66,415		$	66,415

The remaining unamortized debt discount, net of the hedge accounting adjustment from the previous sale of the interest rate swap, is being amortized as additional non-cash interest expense over the expected remaining term of the 2017 Convertible Notes. As of June 28, 2014, the remaining term of the 2017 Convertible Notes is 2.9 years.

Interest expense related to the 2017 Convertible Notes was included in interest and other expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of income as follows:



	Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 28, 2014		June 29, 2013
Contractual coupon interest	$	3,938	$	3,938
Amortization of debt issuance costs	362		362
Amortization of debt discount, net	2,763		2,763
Total interest expense related to the 2017 Convertible Notes	$	7,063	$	7,063

To hedge against potential dilution upon conversion of the 2017 Convertible Notes, the Company purchased call options on its common stock from the hedge counterparties. The call options give the Company the right to purchase up to 20.2 million shares of its common stock at $29.64 per share. The call options will terminate upon the earlier of the maturity of the 2017 Convertible Notes or the last day any of the 2017 Convertible Notes remain outstanding. To reduce the hedging cost, under separate transactions the Company sold warrants to the hedge counterparties, which give the hedge counterparties the right to purchase up to 20.2 million shares of the Company’s common stock at $41.99 per share. These warrants expire on a gradual basis over a specified period starting on September 13, 2017.

2019 and 2021 Notes

On March 12, 2014, the Company issued $500.0 million principal amount of 2019 Notes and $500.0 million principal amount of 2021 Notes with maturity dates of March 15, 2019 and March 15, 2021 respectively. The 2019 and 2021 Notes were offered to the public at a discounted price of 99.477% and 99.281% of par, respectively. Interest on the 2019 and 2021 Notes is payable semiannually on March 15 and September 15.

The Company received net proceeds of $990.1 million from issuance of the 2019 and 2021 Notes, after the debt discounts and deduction of debt issuance costs. The debt discounts and issuance costs are amortized to interest expense over the terms of the 2019 and 2021 Notes.

The following table summarizes the carrying value of the 2019 and 2021 Notes as of June 28, 2014 and March 29, 2014:




(In thousands)	June 28, 2014			March 29, 2014
Principal amount of the 2019 Notes	$	500,000		$	500,000
Unamortized discount of the 2019 Notes	(2,449		)	(2,574		)
Principal amount of the 2021 Notes	500,000			500,000
Unamortized discount of the 2021 Notes	(3,441		)	(3,556		)
Total carrying value	$	994,110		$	993,870

Interest expense related to the 2019 and 2021 Notes was included in interest and other expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of income as follows:



	Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 28, 2014		June 29, 2013
Contractual coupon interest	$	6,406	$	—
Amortization of debt issuance costs	156		—
Amortization of debt discount, net	240		—
Total interest expense related to the 2019 and 2021 Notes	$	6,802	$	—

Revolving Credit Facility

On December 7, 2011, the Company entered into a $250.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks (expiring in December 2016). Borrowings under the credit facility will bear interest at a benchmark rate plus an applicable margin based upon the Company’s credit rating. In connection with the credit facility, the Company is required to maintain certain financial and nonfinancial covenants. As of June 28, 2014, the Company had made no borrowings under this credit facility and was not in violation of any of the covenants.

Common Stock Repurchase Program	3 Months Ended
Common Stock Repurchase Program	Jun. 28, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Common Stock and Debentures Repurchase Program [Text Block]	Common Stock Repurchase Program The Board of Directors has approved stock repurchase programs enabling the Company to repurchase its common stock in the open market or through negotiated transactions with independent financial institutions. The last approval was the 2012 Repurchase program, which was authorized by the Board in August 2012 to repurchase $750.0 million of the Company’s common stock. The 2012 Repurchase Program has no stated expiration date. Through June 28, 2014, the Company has used $352.7 million of the $750.0 million authorized under the 2012 Repurchase Program, leaving $397.3 million available for future repurchases. The Company’s current policy is to retire all repurchased shares, and consequently, no treasury shares were held as of June 28, 2014 and March 29, 2014. During the first quarter of 2015, the Company repurchased 2.1 million shares of common stock in the open market for a total of $100.0 million. There was no repurchase of common stock during the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

Interest and Other Expense, Net

3 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2014

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

Interest and Other Expense, Net

The components of interest and other expense, net are as follows:



	Three Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 28, 2014			June 29, 2013
Interest income	$	8,501		$	5,603
Interest expense	(13,865		)	(13,859		)
Other expense, net	(858		)	(1,674		)
	$	(6,222	)	$	(9,930	)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

3 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a company during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:



(In thousands)	June 28, 2014			March 29, 2014
Accumulated unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	$	6,679		$	(889	)
Accumulated unrealized gains on hedging transactions, net of tax	533			798
Accumulated cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax	(286		)	(457		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	$	6,926		$	(548	)

The related tax effects of other comprehensive income (loss) were not material for all periods presented.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for comprehensive income, which includes, but is not limited to, 1) the amount of income tax expense or benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income, including reclassification adjustments, 2) the reclassification adjustments for each classification of other comprehensive income and 3) the ending accumulated balances for each component of comprehensive income.

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+ Details

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Jun. 28, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company recorded a tax provision of $26.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 as compared to $26.0 million in the same prior year period, representing effective tax rates of 13% and 14%, respectively. The difference between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35% and the Company’s effective tax rate in all periods is primarily due to income earned in lower tax rate jurisdictions, for which no U.S. income tax has been provided, as the Company intends to permanently reinvest these earnings outside of the U.S. The Company’s total gross unrecognized tax benefits as of June 28, 2014, determined in accordance with FASB authoritative guidance for measuring uncertain tax positions, was $26.4 million. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if realized in a future period, would favorably affect the effective tax rate was $11.0 million as of June 28, 2014. It is reasonably possible that changes to our unrecognized tax benefits could be significant in the next twelve months due to tax audit settlements and lapses of statutes of limitation. As a result of uncertainties regarding tax audit settlements and their possible outcomes, an estimate of the range of increase or decrease that could occur in the next twelve months cannot be made. The Company’s policy is to include interest and penalties related to income tax liabilities within the provision for income taxes on the condensed consolidated statements of income. The balance of accrued interest and penalties recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and the amounts of interest and penalties included in the Company's provision for income taxes were not material for all periods presented. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal audits by taxing authorities for years through fiscal 2010. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. state audits for years through fiscal 2004, except for fiscal years 1996 through 2001 which are still open for audit purposes. The Company is no longer subject to tax audits in Ireland for years through fiscal 2009.

Commitments

3 Months Ended

Jun. 28, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments

Xilinx leases some of its facilities and office buildings under non-cancelable operating leases that expire at various dates through October 2021. Additionally, Xilinx entered into a land lease in conjunction with the Company’s building in Singapore, which will expire in November 2035 and the lease cost was settled in an up-front payment in June 2006. Some of the operating leases for facilities and office buildings require payment of operating costs, including property taxes, repairs, maintenance and insurance. Most of the Company’s leases contain renewal options for varying terms. Approximate future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:



Fiscal	(In thousands)
2015 (remaining nine months)	$	4,514
2016	4,019
2017	2,335