Balance Sheet Details (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2014		Oct. 26, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type
Property and equipment, gross	$ 897,329		$ 927,735
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(451,896)	[1],[2]	(454,795)	[1],[2]
Total property and equipment, net	445,433		472,940
Computer equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type
Property and equipment, gross	13,679		16,006
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type
Property and equipment, gross	62,919		57,186
Engineering and other equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type
Property and equipment, gross	383,412	[1]	416,573	[1]
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type
Property and equipment, gross	29,053	[1]	29,029	[1]
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type
Property and equipment, gross	23,607		24,287
Land and building
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type
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 November 1, 2014, and October 26, 2013 (in thousands): November 1, 2014 October 26, 2013Cost$11,925 $11,925Accumulated depreciation(7,209) (5,366)Property and equipment, net, under capital leases$4,716 $6,559

[2] The following table presents the depreciation of property and equipment included on the Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands): Fiscal Year Ended November 1, 2014 October 26, 2013 October 27, 2012Depreciation expense$82,357 $90,127 $86,785