Balance Sheet Details (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 02, 2014		Oct. 26, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	$ 886,156		$ 927,735
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(437,961)	[1],[2]	(454,795)	[1],[2]
Total property and equipment, net	448,195		472,940
Computer equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	13,709		16,006
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	61,401		57,186
Engineering and other equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	375,478	[1]	416,573	[1]
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	29,422	[1]	29,029	[1]
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	21,487		24,287
Land and building
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	$ 384,659		$ 384,654

[1] Engineering and other equipment, furniture and fixtures, and accumulated depreciation and amortization include the following amounts under capital leases as of August 2, 2014, and October 26, 2013, respectively (in thousands): August 2, 2014 October 26, 2013Cost$11,925 $11,925Accumulated depreciation(6,747) (5,366)Total$5,178 $6,559

[2] The following table presents the depreciation and amortization of property and equipment included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended August 2, 2014 July 27, 2013 August 2, 2014 July 27, 2013Depreciation and amortization expense$19,761 $22,873 $62,815 $67,793