Balance Sheet Details (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 27, 2012		Oct. 29, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 908,375		$ 850,656
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(389,435)	[1],[2]	(318,272)	[1],[2]
Total property and equipment, net	518,940		532,384
Computer equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	17,953		19,310
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	39,410		35,865
Engineering and other equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	409,524		357,827
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	30,516	[1]	29,195	[1]
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	26,306		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 October 27, 2012 and October 29, 2011 (in thousands): October 27, 2012 October 29, 2011Cost$10,613 $10,613Accumulated depreciation(3,647) (2,131)Total$6,966 $8,482

[2] The following table presents the depreciation of property and equipment included on the Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands): Fiscal Year Ended October 27, 2012 October 29, 2011 October 30, 2010Depreciation expense$86,785 $88,150 $72,765

[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 October 27, 2012, the Company retained the right of first offer.