Balance Sheet Details (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2015		Nov. 01, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	$ 900,952		$ 897,329
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(458,308)	[1]	(451,896)	[1]
Total property and equipment, net	442,644		445,433
Computer equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	13,569		13,679
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	64,266		62,919
Engineering and other equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	385,394	[1]	383,412	[1]
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	28,646	[1]	29,053	[1]
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	24,651		23,607
Land and building
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property and equipment, gross	$ 384,426		$ 384,659

[1] Engineering and other equipment, furniture and fixtures, and accumulated depreciation and amortization include the following amounts under capital leases as of January 31, 2015, and November 1, 2014, respectively (in thousands): January 31, 2015 November 1, 2014Cost$11,925 $11,925Accumulated depreciation(7,669) (7,209)Property and equipment, net, under capital leases$4,256 $4,716