Fair Value (Details 2) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	May 04, 2013		Nov. 03, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 8,307		$ 12,219
Business acquisition contingent consideration at fair value
Contingent consideration, Beginning balance			12,219
Contingent consideration, Ending balance	8,307		12,219
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	0		0
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	8,307		12,219
Business acquisition contingent consideration at fair value
Contingent consideration, Beginning balance	12,219
Payment made	(4,000)	[1]
Fair value adjustment	88	[2]
Contingent consideration, Ending balance	8,307
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 0		$ 0

[1] The payment is reflected in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of cash flows as cash used in financing activities related to the liability recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date and as cash provided by operating activities related to the fair value adjustments previously recognized in earnings.

[2] Recorded in research and development expense in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of income.