Balance Sheet Details (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2013		Oct. 27, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	$ 924,009		$ 920,645
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(413,727)	[1],[2]	(401,705)	[1],[2]
Total property and equipment, net	510,282		518,940
Computer equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	19,045		17,953
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	54,098		51,680
Engineering and other equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	407,756	[1]	409,524	[1]
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	31,913	[1]	30,516	[1]
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	26,531		26,306
Land and building
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	$ 384,666		$ 384,666

[1] Engineering and other equipment, furniture and fixtures and accumulated depreciation and amortization include the following amounts under capital leases as of January 26, 2013 and October 27, 2012 (in thousands): January 26, 2013 October 27, 2012Cost$11,612 $10,613Accumulated depreciation(4,026) (3,647)Total$7,586 $6,966

[2] The following table presents the depreciation of property and equipment included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands): Three Months Ended January 26, 2013 January 28, 2012Depreciation expense$23,758 $21,022