Balance Sheet Details (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 28, 2012		Oct. 29, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 892,148		$ 850,656
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(368,743)	[1],[2]	(318,272)	[1],[2]
Total property and equipment, net	523,405		532,384
Computer equipment and software
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	56,419		55,175
Engineering and other equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	395,185		357,827
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	30,147	[1]	29,195	[1]
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	25,731		23,793
Land and building
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 384,666	[3]	$ 384,666	[3]

[1] Furniture and fixtures and accumulated depreciation and amortization include the following amounts under leases as of July 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011 (in thousands): July 28, 2012 October 29, 2011Cost$10,613 $10,613Accumulated depreciation(3,268) (2,131)Total$7,345 $8,482

[2] The following table presents the depreciation of property and equipment included on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 28, 2012 July 30, 2011 July 28, 2012 July 30, 2011Depreciation expense$21,709 $21,731 $64,700 $65,817

[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 Company elected to not exercise the option and it terminated in November 2011. As of July 28, 2012, the Company retained the right of first offer.