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CONSOLIDATION, RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Nov. 02, 2014
Nov. 03, 2013
Oct. 28, 2012
Activities related to restructuring reserve [Abstract]      
Restructuring charges $ 0us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 0us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 1,428us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
Singapore Restructuring [Member]      
Activities related to restructuring reserve [Abstract]      
Restructuring charges     $ 1,400us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
/ us-gaap_RestructuringPlanAxis
= plab_SingaporeRestructuringMember