Industry Segment Operations (Details) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 01, 2011	May 02, 2010	May 01, 2011	May 02, 2010
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	$ 2,862	$ 2,296	$ 5,549	$ 4,144
Total segment operating income	783	532	1,581	890
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	1,453	1,404	2,950	2,374
Total segment operating income	491	498	1,034	803
Applied Global Services [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	614	456	1,181	881
Total segment operating income	91	89	176	153
Display [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	158	270	305	402
Total segment operating income	31	90	58	115
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	637	166	1,113	487
Total segment operating income	$ 170	$ (145)	$ 313	$ (181)