BALANCE SHEET DETAILS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment Details [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	$ 1,643,581	$ 1,608,718
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(886,242)	(857,725)
Property, plant and equipment	$ 757,339	$ 750,993

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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