Balance Sheet Details (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 26, 2013		Oct. 27, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type
Property and equipment, gross	$ 927,735		$ 908,375
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(454,795)	[1],[2]	(389,435)	[1],[2]
Total property and equipment, net	472,940		518,940
Computer equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type
Property and equipment, gross	16,006		17,953
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type
Property and equipment, gross	57,186		39,410
Engineering and other equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type
Property and equipment, gross	416,573	[1]	409,524	[1]
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type
Property and equipment, gross	29,029	[1]	30,516	[1]
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type
Property and equipment, gross	24,287		26,306
Land and building
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type
Property and equipment, gross	$ 384,654		$ 384,666

[1] Engineering and other equipment, furniture and fixtures and accumulated depreciation and amortization include the following amounts under capital leases as of October 26, 2013, and October 27, 2012 (in thousands): October 26, 2013 October 27, 2012Cost$11,925 $10,613Accumulated depreciation(5,366) (3,647)Total$6,559 $6,966

[2] The following table presents the depreciation of property and equipment included on the Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands): Fiscal Year Ended October 26, 2013 October 27, 2012 October 29, 2011Depreciation expense$90,127 $86,785 $88,150