Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Time period for hedging of foreign currency transactions	24 months
Time period over which majority of after tax gain loss related to derivatives to be reclassified into earnings	12 months
Tokyo Electron Limited [Member] | Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	$ 24
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Tokyo Electron Limited [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign exchange contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset	$ 41