Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 27, 2014	Apr. 28, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 0	$ 10	$ 7	$ 19
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0	0	0	1
Applied Global Services [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0	1	0	2
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0	5	0	8
Corporate Unallocated [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 0	$ 4	$ 7	$ 8