Balance Sheet Details (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012		Oct. 29, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 881,311		$ 850,656
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(354,085)	[1]	(318,272)	[1]
Total property and equipment, net	527,226		532,384
Computer equipment and software
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	55,835		55,175
Engineering and other equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	385,017		357,827
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	30,098	[2]	29,195	[2]
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	25,695		23,793
Land and building
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 384,666	[3]	$ 384,666	[3]

[1] The following table presents the depreciation and amortization of property and equipment included on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended April 28, 2012 April 30, 2011 April 28, 2012 April 30, 2011Depreciation expense$21,969 $22,222 $42,991 $44,087

[2] Furniture and fixtures include the following amounts under leases as of April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011 (in thousands): April 28, 2012 October 29, 2011Cost$10,613 $10,613Accumulated depreciation(2,889) (2,131)Total$7,724 $8,482

[3] In connection with the purchase of the property located in San Jose, California, the Company obtained a four-year option to purchase a fourth unimproved approximate four acre parcel for a fixed price of approximately $26.0 million as well as a right of first offer to purchase this parcel. The option needed to be exercised no less than six months before the option expiration date on May 22, 2012. As of April 28, 2012, the Company retained the right of first offer, however, the Company elected to not exercise the option and it terminated in November 2011.