Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2019 USD ($) numberOfReportingUnit		Nov. 03, 2018 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of reporting units | numberOfReportingUnit	8
Number of reporting units used for assessing goodwill impairment | numberOfReportingUnit	7
Number of reporting units used for assessing goodwill impairment, fair value exceeded carrying amount | numberOfReportingUnit	1
Changes in goodwill
Balance at beginning of year	$ 12,252,604	[1]	$ 12,217,455
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,426)		(3,056)
Balance at end of year	12,256,880		12,252,604	[1]
Linear Technology Corporation [Member]
Changes in goodwill
Acquisition	0		1,647
Other Acquisitions [Member]
Changes in goodwill
Acquisition	$ 6,702		$ 36,558

[1] Balances have been restated to reflect the adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09). See Note 2a, Principles of Consolidation, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.