Fair Value (Details 2) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013		Nov. 03, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 9,079		$ 12,219
Business acquisition contingent consideration at fair value
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	8,305		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	774		0
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	8,305		12,219
Business acquisition contingent consideration at fair value
Payment made	(4,000)	[1]
Fair value adjustment	86	[2]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	8,305		12,219
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.