Balance Sheet Details (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 27, 2013		Oct. 27, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	$ 924,306		$ 920,645
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(424,338)	[1],[2]	(401,705)	[1],[2]
Total property and equipment, net	499,968		518,940
Computer equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	17,439		17,953
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	54,942		51,680
Engineering and other equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	409,432	[1]	409,524	[1]
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	31,230	[1]	30,516	[1]
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	26,597		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 April 27, 2013, and October 27, 2012, respectively (in thousands): April 27, 2013 October 27, 2012Cost$11,612 $10,613Accumulated depreciation(4,468) (3,647)Total$7,144 $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 Six Months Ended April 27, 2013 April 28, 2012 April 27, 2013 April 28, 2012Depreciation expense$21,162 $21,969 $44,920 $42,991