Analog Devices (ADI) 10-K 26 Nov 13 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	4-May-13
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'ANALOG DEVICES INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000006281	'
Document Type	'10-K	'
Document Period End Date	2-Nov-13	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--11-02	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Public Float	'	$12,124,000,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	311,045,084	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013		Nov. 03, 2012		Oct. 29, 2011
Revenue	'		'		'
Revenue	$2,633,689		$2,701,142		$2,993,320
Costs and Expenses	'		'		'
Cost of sales	941,278	[1]	960,141	[1]	1,006,779	[1]
Gross margin	1,692,411		1,741,001		1,986,541
Operating expenses:	'		'		'
Research and development	513,255	[1]	512,003	[1]	505,570	[1]
Selling, marketing, general and administrative	396,233	[1]	396,519	[1]	406,707	[1]
Special charges	29,848		8,431		2,239
Total operating expenses	939,336		916,953		914,516
Operating income from continuing operations	753,075		824,048		1,072,025
Nonoperating (income) expenses:	'		'		'
Interest expense	27,102		26,422		19,146
Interest income	-12,753		-14,448		-9,060
Other, net	-76,597		-1,459		492
Total nonoperating (income) expense	-62,248		10,515		10,578
Earnings	'		'		'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	815,323		813,533		1,061,447
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]	'		'		'
Provision for income taxes	141,836		162,297		200,553
Deferred	-17,699		-9,801		1,704
Payable currently	159,535		172,098		198,849
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	673,487		651,236		860,894
Discontinued operations, net of tax:	'		'		'
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	0		0		6,500
Net income	673,487		651,236		867,394
Shares used to compute earnings per share - Basic (in shares)	307,763		298,761		299,417
Shares used to compute earnings per share - Diluted (in shares)	314,041		306,191		308,236
Earnings per share - Basic (in dollars per share)	'		'		'
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	$2.19		$2.18		$2.88
Net income	$2.19		$2.18		$2.90
Earnings per share - Diluted (in dollars per share)	'		'		'
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	$2.14		$2.13		$2.79
Net income	$2.14		$2.13		$2.81
Dividends declared and paid per share	$1.32		$1.15		$0.94
Cost of sales [Member]	'		'		'
Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:	'		'		'
Stock-based compensation expense	6,593		7,254		7,294
Research and development [Member]	'		'		'
Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:	'		'		'
Stock-based compensation expense	21,901		23,169		23,289
Selling, marketing, general and administrative [Member]	'		'		'
Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:	'		'		'
Stock-based compensation expense	$28,392		$23,077		$21,775
[1]	Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	$673,487	$651,236	$860,894
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-499	3,020	-647
Net unrealized (losses) gains on securities:	'	'	'
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) (net of taxes) on available-for-sale securities classified as short-term investments	497	525	-459
Net unrealized holding (losses) gains (net of taxes) on securities classified as other investments	0	241	-118
Net realized gain on securites classified as other investmetns reclassified into earnings	0	-799	0
Net unrealized (losses) gains on securities	497	-33	-577
Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:	'	'	'
Changes in fair value of derivatives (net of taxes)	9,708	-7,923	3,347
Realized loss (gain) reclassification (net of taxes)	-1,776	7,401	-7,793
Net change in derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges	7,932	-522	-4,446
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income - pension plans:	'	'	'
Transition asset (obligation) (net of taxes)	20	15	12
Net actuarial (loss) gain (net of taxes)	-24,099	-44,784	13,084
Net prior service income (net of taxes)	-3	4,079	0
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income - pension plans (net of taxes)	-24,082	-40,690	13,096
Other comprehensive (loss) income	-16,152	-38,225	7,426
Comprehensive income from continuing operations	657,335	613,011	868,320
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	0	0	6,500
Comprehensive income	$657,335	$613,011	$874,820

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax	$1,404,000	$3,612,000	$1,667,000
Net unrealized (losses) gains on securities:	'	'	'
Tax effect on unrealized holding losses on available for sale securities classified as short-term investments	-67,000	-115,000	67,000
Tax effect on Net unrealized holding (losses) gains on securities classified as other investments	0	-129,000	64,000
Tax effect on Net realized holding gains reclassified into earnings	0	430,000	0
Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:	'	'	'
Tax effect on changes in fair value of derivatives	4,242,000	1,233,000	539,000
Tax effect on realized (gain) loss reclassification	-354,000	-1,160,000	1,171,000
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income - pension plans:	'	'	'
Tax effect on transition asset (obligation)	4,000	1,000	1,000
Tax effect on net actuarial gain (loss)	-4,146,000	-7,243,000	1,770,000
Tax effect on net prior service income	3,000	-584,000	0
Tax effect on change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - pension	($4,145,000)	($6,658,000)	$1,771,000

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013		Nov. 03, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets	'		'
Cash and cash equivalents	$392,089		$528,833
Short-term investments	4,290,823		3,371,545
Accounts receivable less allowances	325,144		339,881
Inventories	283,337	[1]	313,723	[1]
Deferred tax assets	136,299		90,335
Prepaid income tax	2,391		8,624
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	42,342		43,244
Total current assets	5,472,425		4,696,185
Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost	'		'
Land and buildings	458,853		447,818
Machinery and equipment	1,733,850		1,681,661
Office equipment	49,321		50,042
Leasehold improvements	50,870		48,630
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	2,292,894		2,228,151
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	1,784,723		1,727,284
Net property, plant and equipment	508,171		500,867
Other Assets	'		'
Deferred compensation plan investments	17,364		28,426
Other investments	3,816		1,816
Goodwill	284,112		283,833
Intangible assets, net	28,552		28,772
Deferred tax assets	26,226		43,531
Other assets	41,084		36,917
Total other assets	401,154		423,295
Total assets	6,381,750		5,620,347
Current Liabilities	'		'
Accounts payable	119,994		117,034
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, net	247,428		238,541
Income taxes payable	45,490		6,097
Current portion of long-term debt	0		14,500
Accrued liabilities	157,600		148,907
Total current liabilities	570,512		525,079
Non-current Liabilities	'		'
Long-term debt	872,241		807,098
Deferred income taxes	6,037		1,130
Deferred compensation plan liability	17,364		28,426
Other non-current liabilities	176,020		93,255
Total non-current liabilities	1,071,662		929,909
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)	'		'
Shareholders' Equity	'		'
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 471,934 shares authorized, none outstanding	0		0
Common stock, $0.16 2/3 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized, 311,045,084 shares issued and outstanding (301,389,176 on November 3, 2012)	51,842		50,233
Capital in excess of par value	711,879		390,651
Retained earnings	4,056,401		3,788,869
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-80,546		-64,394
Total shareholders' equity	4,739,576		4,165,359
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$6,381,750		$5,620,347
[1]	Includes $2,273 and $2,517 related to stock-based compensation at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, respectively.

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets	'	'
Allowances of accounts receivable	$2,593	$2,721
Amount related to stock-based compensation	$2,273	$2,517
Shareholders' Equity	'	'
Preferred stock, par value	$1	$1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	471,934	471,934
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	'
Common stock, par value	$0.17	$0.17
Common stock, shares authorized	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	311,045,084	301,389,176
Common stock, shares outstanding	311,045,084	301,389,176

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
In Thousands
Beginning Balance at Oct. 30, 2010	'	$49,777	$286,969	$2,896,566	($33,595)
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Oct. 30, 2010	'	298,653	'	'	'
Net Income	'	'	'	867,394	'
Dividends declared and paid	'	'	'	-281,626	'
Issuance of stock under stock plans and other, net of repurchases	'	1,387	216,010	'	'
Issuance of stock under stock plans and other, net of repurchases (in shares)	'	8,322	'	'	'
Tax benefit deficit - stock options	'	'	63,236	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	'	'	52,358	'	'
Other comprehensive income	7,426	'	'	'	7,426
Common stock repurchased	'	-1,503	-328,986	'	'
Common stock repurchased (in shares)	'	-9,014	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Oct. 29, 2011	'	49,661	289,587	3,482,334	-26,169
Ending Balance (in shares) at Oct. 29, 2011	'	297,961	'	'	'
Net Income	'	'	'	651,236	'
Dividends declared and paid	'	'	'	-344,701	'
Issuance of stock under stock plans and other, net of repurchases	'	1,277	190,453	'	'
Issuance of stock under stock plans and other, net of repurchases (in shares)	'	7,662	'	'	'
Tax benefit deficit - stock options	'	'	17,452	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	'	'	53,500	'	'
Other comprehensive income	-38,225	'	'	'	-38,225
Common stock repurchased	'	-705	-160,341	'	'
Common stock repurchased (in shares)	'	-4,234	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Nov. 03, 2012	4,165,359	50,233	390,651	3,788,869	-64,394
Ending Balance (in shares) at Nov. 03, 2012	'	301,389	'	'	'
Net Income	'	'	'	673,487	'
Dividends declared and paid	'	'	'	-405,955	'
Issuance of stock under stock plans and other, net of repurchases	'	1,846	304,431	'	'
Issuance of stock under stock plans and other, net of repurchases (in shares)	'	11,078	'	'	'
Tax benefit deficit - stock options	'	'	20,203	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	'	'	56,886	'	'
Other comprehensive income	-16,152	'	'	'	-16,152
Common stock repurchased	'	-237	-60,292	'	'
Common stock repurchased (in shares)	'	-1,422	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Nov. 02, 2013	$4,739,576	$51,842	$711,879	$4,056,401	($80,546)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Nov. 02, 2013	'	311,045	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income	$673,487	$651,236	$867,394
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation	110,196	109,705	116,873
Amortization of intangibles	220	128	1,346
Stock-based compensation expense	56,886	53,500	52,358
Gain on sale of business	0	0	-6,500
Gain on sale of investments	0	-1,231	0
Gain on Sale of Product Line	-85,444	0	0
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt	10,205	0	0
Non-cash portion of special charges	0	219	0
Other non-cash activity	-185	-3,187	833
Excess tax benefit - stock options	-16,171	-12,230	-44,936
Deferred income taxes	-17,699	-9,801	1,704
Change in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	12,377	5,774	40,025
Inventories	28,527	-18,592	-17,603
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	4,660	8,471	822
Deferred compensation plan investments	11,116	-2,070	-17,720
Prepaid income tax	6,124	13,319	-16,681
Accounts payable, deferred income and accrued liabilities	17,487	60	-90,323
Deferred compensation plan liability	-11,116	2,052	17,738
Income taxes payable	50,705	25,930	893
Other liabilities	60,970	-8,741	-5,694
Total adjustments	238,858	163,306	33,135
Net cash provided by operating activities	912,345	814,542	900,529
Cash flows from investing:	'	'	'
Purchases of short-term available-for-sale investments	-8,540,335	-8,165,043	-4,289,304
Maturities of short-term available-for-sale investments	6,970,885	6,543,795	3,436,284
Sales of short-term available-for-sale investments	650,730	437,748	282,861
Additions to property, plant and equipment, net	-123,074	-132,176	-122,996
Net proceeds related to sale of businesses	0	0	10,000
Proceeds related to sale of investments	0	1,506	0
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	100,000	0	0
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-2,475	-24,158	-13,988
(Increase) decrease in other assets	-5,657	-1,362	-6,595
Net cash used for investing activities	-949,926	-1,339,690	-703,738
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Proceeds from long-term debt	493,880	0	515,507
Early termination of swap agreements	0	18,520	0
ProceedsFromDerivativeInstruments	10,952	0	0
Payment of senior unsecured notes	-392,790	0	0
Term Loan Repayments	-60,108	-56,500	-28,392
Dividend payments to shareholders	-405,955	-344,701	-281,626
Repurchase of common stock	-60,529	-161,046	-330,489
Net proceeds from employee stock plans	306,277	191,730	217,397
Contingent consideration payment	-5,665	-1,991	0
(Decrease) Increase in other financing activities	-2,790	-7,869	1,279
Excess tax benefit - stock options	16,171	12,230	44,936
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities	-100,557	-349,627	138,612
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	1,394	-1,492	-303
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-136,744	-876,267	335,100
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	528,833	'	1,405,100
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$392,089	$528,833	'

Description_of_Business

Description of Business	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Description of Business	'
	Description of Business
	Analog Devices, Inc. (“Analog Devices” or the “Company”) is a world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of a broad portfolio of high-performance analog, mixed-signal and digital signal processing integrated circuits (ICs) used in virtually all types of electronic equipment. Since the Company’s inception in 1965, it has focused on solving the engineering challenges associated with signal processing in electronic equipment. The Company’s signal processing products play a fundamental role in converting, conditioning, and processing real-world phenomena such as temperature, pressure, sound, light, speed and motion into electrical signals to be used in a wide array of electronic devices. As new generations of digital applications evolve, new needs for high-performance analog signal processing and digital signal processing (DSP) technology are generated. As a result, the Company produces a wide range of innovative products — including data converters, amplifiers and linear products, radio frequency (RF) ICs, power management products, sensors based on micro-electro mechanical systems (MEMS) technology and other sensors, and processing products, including DSP and other processors — that are designed to meet the needs of a broad base of customers.
	The Company’s products are embedded inside many types of electronic equipment including:
		•   Industrial process control systems	•   Medical imaging equipment
		•   Factory automation systems	•   Patient monitoring devices
		•   Instrumentation and measurement systems	•   Wireless infrastructure equipment
		•   Energy management systems	•   Networking equipment
		•   Aerospace and defense electronics	•   Optical systems
		•   Automobiles	•   Digital cameras
		•   Digital televisions	•   Portable electronic devices

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	a.Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its subsidiaries. Upon consolidation, all intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated. Certain amounts reported in previous years have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2013 presentation. Such reclassified amounts were immaterial. The Company’s fiscal year is the 52-week or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to the last day in October. Fiscal year 2013 and 2011 were 52-week periods. Fiscal year 2012 was a 53-week period. The additional week in fiscal 2012 was included in the first quarter ended February 4, 2012.
	The Company sold its baseband chipset business and related support operations (Baseband Chipset Business) to MediaTek Inc. during the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The Company has reflected the financial results of this business as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of income for all periods presented. The historical results of operations of this business has been segregated from the Company’s consolidated financial statements and are included in income from discontinued operations, net of tax, in the consolidated statements of income.
	b.	Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
	Cash and cash equivalents are highly liquid investments with insignificant interest rate risk and maturities of three months or less at the time of acquisition. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consist primarily of institutional money market funds, corporate obligations such as commercial paper and floating rate notes, bonds and bank time deposits.
	The Company classifies its investments in readily marketable debt and equity securities as “held-to-maturity,” “available-for-sale” or “trading” at the time of purchase. There were no transfers between investment classifications in any of the fiscal years presented. Held-to-maturity securities, which are carried at amortized cost, include only those securities the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. Securities such as bank time deposits, which by their nature are typically held to maturity, are classified as such. The Company’s other readily marketable cash equivalents and short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of related tax, reported in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income.
	The Company’s deferred compensation plan investments are classified as trading. See Note 7 for additional information on the Company’s deferred compensation plan investments. There were no cash equivalents or short-term investments classified as trading at November 2, 2013 or November 3, 2012.
	The Company periodically evaluates its investments for impairment. There were no other-than-temporary impairments of short-term investments in any of the fiscal years presented.
	Realized gains or losses recognized in non-operating income from the sales of available-for-sale securities were not material during any of the fiscal years presented.
	Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities classified as short-term investments at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 were as follows:
		2013				2012
	Unrealized gains on securities classified as short-term investments	$	1,137			$	581
	Unrealized losses on securities classified as short-term investments	(511		)		(519		)
	Net unrealized gains on securities classified as short-term investments	$	626			$	62
	Unrealized gains and losses in fiscal years 2013 and 2012 relate to corporate obligations.
	The components of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 were as follows:
		2013				2012
	Cash and cash equivalents:
	Cash	$	45,637			$	35,413
	Available-for-sale	346,452				490,904
	Held-to-maturity	—				2,516
	Total cash and cash equivalents	$	392,089			$	528,833
	Short-term investments:
	Available-for-sale	$	4,290,823			$	3,370,551
	Held-to-maturity (less than one year to maturity)	—				994
	Total short-term investments	$	4,290,823			$	3,371,545
	See Note 2j for additional information on the Company’s cash equivalents and short-term investments.
	c.	Supplemental Cash Flow Statement Information
		2013				2012				2011
	Cash paid during the fiscal year for:
	Income taxes	$	36,863			$	143,899			$	223,716
	Interest	$	29,354			$	29,177			$	16,492
	d.	Inventories
	Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. The valuation of inventory requires the Company to estimate obsolete or excess inventory as well as inventory that is not of saleable quality. The Company employs a variety of methodologies to determine the net realizable value of its inventory. While a portion of the calculation to record inventory at its net realizable value is based on the age of the inventory and lower of cost or market calculations, a key factor in estimating obsolete or excess inventory requires the Company to estimate the future demand for its products. If actual demand is less than the Company’s estimates, impairment charges, which are recorded to cost of sales, may need to be recorded in future periods. Inventory in excess of saleable amounts is not valued, and the remaining inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market.
	Inventories at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 were as follows:
		2013				2012
	Raw materials	$	19,641			$	28,111
	Work in process	175,155				185,773
	Finished goods	88,541				99,839
	Total inventories	$	283,337			$	313,723
	e.	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost less allowances for depreciation. The straight-line method of depreciation is used for all classes of assets for financial statement purposes while both straight-line and accelerated methods are used for income tax purposes. Leasehold improvements are amortized based upon the lesser of the term of the lease or the useful life of the asset. Repairs and maintenance charges are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are based on the following useful lives:
	Buildings & building equipment	Up to 25 years
	Machinery & equipment	3-8 years
	Office equipment	3-8 years
	Depreciation expense for property, plant and equipment was $110.2 million, $109.7 million and $116.9 million in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The Company reviews property, plant and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparison of their carrying amount to the future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate over their remaining economic lives. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized in earnings equals the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds their fair value determined by either a quoted market price, if any, or a value determined by utilizing a discounted cash flow technique. If such assets are not impaired, but their useful lives have decreased, the remaining net book value is amortized over the revised useful life.
	f.	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill
	The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment annually as well as whenever events or changes in circumstances suggest that the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. The Company tests goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level (operating segment or one level below an operating segment) on an annual basis on the first day of the fourth quarter (on or about August 1) or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. For the Company’s latest annual impairment assessment that occurred on August 4, 2013, the Company identified its reporting units to be its five operating segments, which meet the aggregation criteria for one reportable segment. The performance of the test involves a two-step process. The first step of the impairment test involves comparing the fair values of the applicable reporting units with their aggregate carrying values, including goodwill. The Company determines the fair value of its reporting units using the income approach methodology of valuation that includes the discounted cash flow method, as well as other generally accepted valuation methodologies. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, the Company performs the second step of the goodwill impairment test to determine the amount of impairment loss. The second step of the goodwill impairment test involves comparing the implied fair value of the affected reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying value of that goodwill. No impairment of goodwill resulted in any of the fiscal years presented. Upon the sale of the assets and intellectual property related to the Company's microphone product line in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, as more fully described in Note 17, the Company assessed the goodwill of the remaining reporting unit for impairment. The Company’s next annual impairment assessment will be performed as of the first day of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 unless indicators arise that would require the Company to reevaluate at an earlier date. The following table presents the changes in goodwill during fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012:
		2013				2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	283,833			$	275,087
	Acquisition of Multigig, Inc. (Note 6)	—				7,298
	Goodwill allocated to sale of product line (Note 17)	(1,609		)		—
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,888				1,448
	Balance at end of year	$	284,112			$	283,833
	Intangible Assets
	The Company reviews finite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparison of their carrying value to future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate over their remaining economic lives. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized in earnings equals the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds their fair value determined by either a quoted market price, if any, or a value determined by utilizing a discounted cash flow technique. As of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, the Company’s finite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following which related to the acquisition of Multigig, Inc. See Note 6 below for further information related to the acquisition of Multigig, Inc.
		November 2, 2013								November 3, 2012
		Gross Carrying				Accumulated				Gross Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount				Amortization				Amount		Amortization
	Technology-based	$	1,100			$	348			$	1,100	$	128
Amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets was $0.2 million, $0.1 million and $1.3 million in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The remaining amortization expense will be recognized over a period of approximately 3.5 years.
The Company expects annual amortization expense for intangible assets to be:
Fiscal Year	Amortization Expense
2014	$	220
2015	$	220
2016	$	220
2017	$	92
Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment on an annual basis on the first day of the fourth quarter (on or about August 1) or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. The impairment test involves the comparison of the fair values of the intangible assets with their carrying amount. No impairment of intangible assets resulted from the impairment tests in any of the fiscal years presented.
Intangible assets, excluding in-process research and development (IPR&D), are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives or on an accelerated method of amortization that is expected to reflect the estimated pattern of economic use. IPR&D assets are considered indefinite-lived intangible assets until completion or abandonment of the associated R&D efforts. Upon completion of the projects, the IPR&D assets will be amortized over their estimated useful lives.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets consisted of $27.8 million of IPR&D as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, respectively.
g.	Grant Accounting
Certain of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries have received grants from governmental agencies. These grants include capital, employment and research and development grants. Capital grants for the acquisition of property and equipment are netted against the related capital expenditures and amortized as a credit to depreciation expense over the useful life of the related asset. Employment grants, which relate to employee hiring and training, and research and development grants are recognized in earnings in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred by the Company.
h.	Translation of Foreign Currencies
The functional currency for the Company’s foreign sales and research and development operations is the applicable local currency. Gains and losses resulting from translation of these foreign currencies into U.S. dollars are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income. Transaction gains and losses and re-measurement of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are included in income currently, including those at the Company’s principal foreign manufacturing operations where the functional currency is the U.S. dollar. Foreign currency transaction gains or losses included in other expenses, net, were not material in fiscal 2013, 2012 or 2011.
i.	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Agreements
Foreign Exchange Exposure Management — The Company enters into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to offset certain operational and balance sheet exposures from the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Such exposures result from the portion of the Company’s operations, assets and liabilities that are denominated in currencies other
than the U.S. dollar, primarily the Euro; other significant exposures include the Philippine Peso, the Japanese Yen and the British Pound. These foreign currency exchange contracts are entered into to support transactions made in the normal course of business, and accordingly, are not speculative in nature. The contracts are for periods consistent with the terms of the underlying transactions, generally one year or less. Hedges related to anticipated transactions are designated and documented at the inception of the respective hedges as cash flow hedges and are evaluated for effectiveness monthly. Derivative instruments are employed to eliminate or minimize certain foreign currency exposures that can be confidently identified and quantified. As the terms of the contract and the underlying transaction are matched at inception, forward contract effectiveness is calculated by comparing the change in fair value of the contract to the change in the forward value of the anticipated transaction, with the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (OCI) in shareholders’ equity and reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Any residual change in fair value of the instruments, or ineffectiveness, is recognized immediately in other (income) expense. Additionally, the Company enters into forward foreign currency contracts that economically hedge the gains and losses generated by the re-measurement of certain recorded assets and liabilities in a non-functional currency. Changes in the fair value of these undesignated hedges are recognized in other (income) expense immediately as an offset to the changes in the fair value of the asset or liability being hedged. As of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, the total notional amount of these undesignated hedges was $33.4 million and $31.5 million, respectively. The fair value of these hedging instruments in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 was immaterial.
Interest Rate Exposure Management — The Company's current and future debt may be subject to interest rate risk.  The Company utilizes interest rate derivatives to alter interest rate exposure in an attempt to reduce the effects of these changes. On April 24, 2013, the Company entered into a treasury rate lock agreement with Bank of America. This agreement allowed the Company to lock a 10-year US Treasury rate of 1.7845% through June 14, 2013 for its anticipated issuance of the 2023 Notes. The Company designated this agreement as a cash flow hedge. On June 3, 2013, the Company terminated the treasury rate lock simultaneously with the issuance of the 2023 Notes which resulted in a gain of approximately $11.0 million. This gain is being amortized into interest expense over the 10-year term of the 2023 Notes. During fiscal 2013 approximately $0.5 million was amortized from OCI into interest expense and approximately $1.1 million will be amortized from OCI into interest expense within the next 12 months.
On June 30, 2009, the Company entered into interest rate swap transactions related to its outstanding $375.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0% senior unsecured notes (the 2014 Notes) where the Company swapped the notional amount of its $375.0 million of fixed rate debt at 5.0% into floating interest rate debt through July 1, 2014. The Company designated these swaps as fair value hedges. The fair value of the swaps at inception was zero and subsequent changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps were reflected in the carrying value of the interest rate swaps on the balance sheet. The carrying value of the debt on the balance sheet was adjusted by an equal and offsetting amount. The gain or loss on the hedged item (that is, the fixed-rate borrowings) attributable to the hedged benchmark interest rate risk and the offsetting gain or loss on the related interest rate swaps for fiscal year 2012 and fiscal year 2011 was as follows:
Statement of income classification	November 3, 2012										October 29, 2011
	Loss on Swaps				Gain on Note				Net Income Effect		Loss on Swaps			Gain on Note		Net Income Effect
Other income	$	(769	)		$	769			$	—	$	(4,614	)	$	4,614	$	—
The amounts earned and owed under the swap agreements were accrued each period and were reported in interest expense. There was no ineffectiveness recognized in any of the periods presented. In the second quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company terminated the interest rate swap agreement. The Company received $19.8 million in cash proceeds from the swap termination, which included $1.3 million in accrued interest. The proceeds, net of interest received, are disclosed in cash flows from financing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. As a result of the termination, the carrying value of the 2014 Notes was adjusted for the change in the fair value of the interest component of the debt up to the date of the termination of the swap in an amount equal to the fair value of the swap, to be amortized to earnings as a reduction of interest expense over the remaining life of the debt. During fiscal year 2013 and 2012, $4.6 million and $5.3 million, respectively, were amortized into earnings as a reduction of interest expense related to the swap termination. This amortization is reflected in the consolidated statements of cash flows within operating activities. During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, in conjunction with the redemption of the 2014 Notes, the Company recognized the remaining $8.6 million in unamortized proceeds received from the termination of the interest rate swap as other, net expense.
The market risk associated with the Company’s derivative instruments results from currency exchange rate or interest rate movements that are expected to offset the market risk of the underlying transactions, assets and liabilities being hedged. The counterparties to the agreements relating to the Company’s derivative instruments consist of a number of major international financial institutions with high credit ratings. Based on the credit ratings of the Company’s counterparties as of November 2, 2013, nonperformance is not perceived to be a significant risk. Furthermore, none of the Company’s derivatives are subject to collateral or other security arrangements and none contain provisions that are dependent on the Company’s credit ratings from any credit rating agency. While the contract or notional amounts of derivative financial instruments provide one measure of the volume of these transactions, they do not represent the amount of the Company’s exposure to credit risk. The amounts potentially subject to credit risk (arising from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts) are generally limited to the amounts, if any, by which the counterparties’ obligations under the contracts exceed the obligations of the Company to the counterparties. As a result of the above considerations, the Company does not consider the risk of counterparty default to be significant.
The Company records the fair value of its derivative financial instruments in its consolidated financial statements in other current assets, other assets or accrued liabilities, depending on their net position, regardless of the purpose or intent for holding the derivative contract. Changes in the fair value of the derivative financial instruments are either recognized periodically in earnings or in shareholders’ equity as a component of OCI. Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recorded in OCI and reclassified into earnings when the underlying contract matures. Changes in the fair values of derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting are reported in earnings as they occur.
The total notional amounts of forward foreign currency derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments of cash flow hedges denominated in Euros, British Pounds, Philippine Pesos and Japanese Yen as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 was $196.9 million and $151.8 million, respectively. The fair values of these hedging instruments in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 were as follows:
			Fair Value At
	Balance Sheet Location		November 2, 2013				November 3, 2012
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		$	2,377			$	1,161
The effect of forward foreign currency derivative instruments designated as cash-flow hedges on the consolidated statements of income and OCI for fiscal 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
	November 2, 2013				November 3, 2012
Loss recognized in OCI on derivatives (net of tax of $409 in 2013 and $1,233 in 2012)	$	(2,589	)		$	(7,923	)
Amounts reclassified from OCI into income (net of tax of $195 in 2013 and $1,160 in 2012)	$	(1,479	)		$	7,401
The amounts reclassified into earnings before tax related to forward foreign currency derivative instruments, are recognized in cost of sales and operating expenses for fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 were as follows:
	November 2, 2013				November 3, 2012
Cost of sales	$	(967	)		$	3,096
Research and development	$	(551	)		$	2,344
Selling, marketing, general and administrative	$	(156	)		$	3,121
The Company estimates that $1.0 million of forward foreign currency derivative instruments included in OCI will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months. There was no ineffectiveness during fiscal years ended November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012.
Accumulated Derivative Gains or Losses
The following table summarizes activity in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income related to derivatives classified as cash flow hedges held by the Company during the period from October 30, 2011 through November 2, 2013:
	2013				2012
Balance at beginning of year, net of tax	$	1,165			$	1,687
Changes in fair value of derivatives — gain (loss), net of tax	9,708				(7,923		)
(Gain) loss reclassified into earnings from other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1,776		)		7,401
Balance at end of year, net of tax	$	9,097			$	1,165
j.	Fair Value
The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company applies the following fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
Level 1 — Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 — Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, a Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 — Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.
The tables below, set forth by level, the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, excluding accrued interest components, that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012. The tables exclude cash on hand and assets and liabilities that are measured at historical cost or any basis other than fair value. As of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, the Company held $45.6 million and $38.9 million, respectively, of cash and held-to-maturity investments that were excluded from the tables below.
	November 2, 2013
	Fair Value measurement at
	Reporting Date using:
	Quoted				Significant				Significant		Total
	Prices in				Other				Other
	Active				Observable				Unobservable
	Markets				Inputs				Inputs
	for				(Level 2)				(Level 3)
	Identical
	Assets
	(Level 1)
Assets
Cash equivalents:
Available-for-sale:
Institutional money market funds	$	186,896			$	—			$	—	$	186,896
Corporate obligations (1)	—				159,556				—		159,556
Short - term investments:
Available-for-sale:
Securities with one year or less to maturity:
Corporate obligations (1)	—				3,764,213				—		3,764,213
Floating rate notes, issued at par	—				207,521				—		207,521
Floating rate notes (1)	—				113,886				—		113,886
Securities with greater than one year to maturity:
Floating rate notes, issued at par	—				205,203				—		205,203
Other assets:
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (2)	$	—			$	2,267			$	—	$	2,267
Deferred compensation investments	17,431				—				—		17,431
Total assets measured at fair value	$	204,327			$	4,452,646			$	—	$	4,656,973
Liabilities
Contingent consideration	—				—				6,479		6,479
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—			$	—			$	6,479	$	6,479
-1	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of November 2, 2013 was $3,824.0 million.
-2	The Company has a master netting arrangement by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. As of November 2, 2013, contracts in a liability position of $2.0 million were netted against contracts in an asset position in the consolidated balance sheet.
	November 3, 2012
	Fair Value measurement at
	Reporting Date using:
	Quoted				Significant				Significant		Total
	Prices in				Other				Other
	Active				Observable				Unobservable
	Markets				Inputs				Inputs
	for				(Level 2)				(Level 3)
	Identical
	Assets
	(Level 1)
Assets
Cash equivalents:
Available-for-sale:
Institutional money market funds	$	143,876			$	—			$	—	$	143,876
Corporate obligations (1)	—				347,028				—		347,028
Short - term investments:
Available-for-sale:
Securities with one year or less to maturity:
Corporate obligations (1)	—				2,818,798				—		2,818,798
Floating rate notes, issued at par	—				280,065				—		280,065
Floating rate notes (1)	—				234,280				—		234,280
Securities with greater than one year to maturity:
Floating rate notes, issued at par	—				37,408				—		37,408
Other assets:
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (2)	—				1,061				—		1,061
Deferred compensation investments	28,480				—				—		28,480
Total assets measured at fair value	$	172,356			$	3,718,640			$	—	$	3,890,996
Liabilities
Contingent consideration	—				—				12,219		12,219
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—			$	—			$	12,219	$	12,219
-1	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of November 3, 2012 was $3,327.5 million.
-2	The Company has a master netting arrangement by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. As of November 3, 2012, contracts in a liability position of $1.9 million were netted against contracts in an asset position in the consolidated balance sheet.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments:
Cash equivalents and short-term investments — These investments are adjusted to fair value based on quoted market prices or are determined using a yield curve model based on current market rates.
Deferred compensation plan investments — The fair value of these mutual fund, money market fund and equity investments are based on quoted market prices.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts — The estimated fair value of forward foreign currency exchange contracts, which includes derivatives that are accounted for as cash flow hedges and those that are not designated as cash flow hedges, is based on the estimated amount the Company would receive if it sold these agreements at the reporting date taking into consideration current interest rates as well as the creditworthiness of the counterparty for assets and the Company’s creditworthiness for liabilities.
Contingent consideration — The fair value of the contingent consideration was estimated utilizing the income approach and is based upon significant inputs not observable in the market. The income approach is based on two steps. The first step involves a projection of the cash flows that is based on the Company’s estimates of the timing and probability of achieving the defined milestones. The second step involves converting the cash flows into a present value equivalent through discounting. The discount rate reflects the Baa costs of debt plus the relevant risk associated with the asset and the time value of money.
The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration encompasses the following significant unobservable inputs:
Unobservable Inputs	Range
Estimated contingent consideration payments	$7,000
Discount rate	8% - 10%
Timing of cash flows	1 - 23 months
Probability of achievement	100%
Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration subsequent to the acquisition date that are primarily driven by assumptions pertaining to the achievement of the defined milestones will be recognized in operating income in the period of the estimated fair value change. Significant increases or decreases in any of the inputs in isolation may result in a fluctuation in the fair value measurement.
The following table summarizes the change in the fair value of the contingent consideration measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of November 3, 2012 and November 2, 2013:
	Contingent
	Consideration
Balance as of October 30, 2010	$	—
Contingent consideration liability recorded	13,790
Fair value adjustment (2)	183
Balance as of October 29, 2011	$	13,973
Payment made (1)	(2,000		)
Fair value adjustment (2)	246
Balance as of November 3, 2012	$	12,219
Payment made (1)	(6,000		)
Fair value adjustment (2)	260
Balance as of November 2, 2013	$	6,479
-1	The payment is reflected in the statements of cash flows as cash used in financing activities related to the liability recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date and as cash provided by operating activities related to the fair value adjustments previously recognized in earnings.
-2	Recorded in research and development expense in the consolidated statements of income.
Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
On June 30, 2009, the Company issued the 2014 Notes with semi-annual fixed interest payments due on January 1 and July 1 of each year, commencing January 1, 2010. On June 6, 2013, the Company redeemed the 2014 Notes. Based on quotes received from third-party banks, the fair value of the 2014 Notes as of November 3, 2012 was $402.5 million and is classified as a Level 1 measurement according to the fair value hierarchy.
On April 4, 2011, the Company issued $375.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.0% senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2016 (the 2016 Notes) with semi-annual fixed interest payments due on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing October 15, 2011. Based on quotes received from third-party banks, the fair value of the 2016 Notes as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 was $392.8 million and $402.3 million, respectively and is classified as a Level 1 measurement according to the fair value hierarchy.
On June 3, 2013, the Company issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.875% senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023 (the 2023 Notes) with semi-annual fixed interest payments due on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing December 1, 2013. Based on quotes received from third-party banks, the fair value of the 2023 Notes as of November 2, 2013 was $466.0 million and is classified as a Level 1 measurement according to the fair value hierarchy.
k.	Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingencies at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates relate to the useful lives of fixed assets and identified intangible assets, allowances for doubtful accounts and customer returns, the net realizable value of inventory, potential reserves relating to litigation matters, accrued liabilities, accrued taxes, deferred tax valuation allowances, assumptions pertaining to share-based payments and other reserves. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences may be material to the financial statements.
l.	Concentrations of Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of investments and trade accounts receivable.
The Company maintains cash, cash equivalents and short-term and long-term investments with high credit quality counterparties, continuously monitors the amount of credit exposure to any one issuer and diversifies its investments in order to minimize its credit risk.
The Company sells its products to distributors and original equipment manufacturers involved in a variety of industries including industrial process automation, instrumentation, defense/aerospace, automotive, communications, computers and computer peripherals and consumer electronics. The Company has adopted credit policies and standards to accommodate growth in these markets. The Company performs continuing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and although the Company generally does not require collateral, the Company may require letters of credit from customers in certain circumstances. The Company provides reserves for estimated amounts of accounts receivable that may not be collected.
m.	Concentration of Other Risks
The semiconductor industry is characterized by rapid technological change, competitive pricing pressures and cyclical market patterns. The Company’s financial results are affected by a wide variety of factors, including general economic conditions worldwide, economic conditions specific to the semiconductor industry, the timely implementation of new manufacturing technologies, the ability to safeguard patents and intellectual property in a rapidly evolving market and reliance on assembly and test subcontractors, third-party wafer fabricators and independent distributors. In addition, the semiconductor market has historically been cyclical and subject to significant economic downturns at various times. The Company is exposed to the risk of obsolescence of its inventory depending on the mix of future business. Additionally, a large portion of the Company’s purchases of external wafer and foundry services are from a limited number of suppliers, primarily Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). If TSMC or any of the Company’s other key suppliers are unable or unwilling to manufacture and deliver sufficient quantities of components, on the time schedule and of the quality that the Company requires, the Company may be forced to engage additional or replacement suppliers, which could result in significant expenses and disruptions or delays in manufacturing, product development and shipment of product to the Company’s customers. Although the Company has experienced shortages of components, materials and external foundry services from time to time, these items have generally been available to the Company as needed.
n.	Revenue Recognition
Revenue from product sales to customers is generally recognized when title passes, which for shipments to certain foreign countries is subsequent to product shipment. Title for these shipments ordinarily passes within a week of shipment. A reserve for sales returns and allowances for customers is recorded based on historical experience or specific identification of an event necessitating a reserve.
In all regions of the world, the Company defers revenue and the related cost of sales on shipments to distributors until the distributors resell the products to their customers. As a result, the Company’s revenue fully reflects end customer purchases and is not impacted by distributor inventory levels. Sales to distributors are made under agreements that allow distributors to receive price-adjustment credits, as discussed below, and to return qualifying products for credit, as determined by the Company, in order to reduce the amounts of slow-moving, discontinued or obsolete product from their inventory. These agreements limit such returns to a certain percentage of the value of the Company’s shipments to that distributor during the prior quarter. In addition, distributors are allowed to return unsold products if the Company terminates the relationship with the distributor.
Distributors are granted price-adjustment credits for sales to their customers when the distributor’s standard cost (i.e., the Company’s sales price to the distributor) does not provide the distributor with an appropriate margin on its sales to its customers. As distributors negotiate selling prices with their customers, the final sales price agreed upon with the customer will be influenced by many factors, including the particular product being sold, the quantity ordered, the particular customer, the geographic location of the distributor and the competitive landscape. As a result, the distributor may request and receive a price-adjustment credit from the Company to allow the distributor to earn an appropriate margin on the transaction.
Distributors are also granted price-adjustment credits in the event of a price decrease subsequent to the date the product was shipped and billed to the distributor. Generally, the Company will provide a credit equal to the difference between the price paid by the distributor (less any prior credits on such products) and the new price for the product multiplied by the quantity of the specific product in the distributor’s inventory at the time of the price decrease.
Given the uncertainties associated with the levels of price-adjustment credits to be granted to distributors, the sales price to the distributor is not fixed or determinable until the distributor resells the products to their customers. Therefore, the Company defers revenue recognition from sales to distributors until the distributors have sold the products to their customers.
Title to the inventory transfers to the distributor at the time of shipment or delivery to the distributor, and payment from the distributor is due in accordance with the Company’s standard payment terms. These payment terms are not contingent upon the distributors’ sale of the products to their customers. Upon title transfer to distributors, inventory is reduced for the cost of goods shipped, the margin (sales less cost of sales) is recorded as “deferred income on shipments to distributors, net” and an account receivable is recorded. Shipping costs are charged to cost of sales as incurred.
The deferred costs of sales to distributors have historically had very little risk of impairment due to the margins the Company earns on sales of its products and the relatively long life-cycle of the Company’s products. Product returns from distributors that are ultimately scrapped have historically been immaterial. In addition, price protection and price-adjustment credits granted to distributors historically have not exceeded the margins the Company earns on sales of its products. The Company continuously monitors the level and nature of product returns and is in frequent contact with the distributors to ensure reserves are established for all known material issues.
As of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, the Company had gross deferred revenue of $309.2 million and $299.0 million, respectively, and gross deferred cost of sales of $61.8 million and $60.5 million, respectively. Deferred income on shipments to distributors increased in fiscal 2013 primarily as a result of a mix shift in favor of higher margin products sold into the channel.
The Company generally offers a twelve-month warranty for its products. The Company’s warranty policy provides for replacement of defective products. Specific accruals are recorded for known product warranty issues. Product warranty expenses during fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 were not material.
o.	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Other comprehensive (loss) income includes certain transactions that have generally been reported in the consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity. The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 consisted of the following, net of tax:
	2013				2012
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	483			$	982
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	953				444
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	(435		)		(423		)
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments	9,097				1,165
Pension plans
Prior service cost	4,076				4,079
Transition obligation	(82		)		(102		)
Net actuarial loss	(94,638		)		(70,539		)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(80,546	)		$	(64,394	)
As of November 2, 2013, the Company held 137 investment securities, 31 of which were in an unrealized loss position with gross unrealized losses of $0.5 million and an aggregate fair value of $972.2 million. As of November 3, 2012, the Company held 88 investment securities, 29 of which were in an unrealized loss position with gross unrealized losses of $0.5 million and an aggregate fair value of $1,214.1 million. These unrealized losses were primarily related to corporate obligations that earn lower interest rates than current market rates. None of these investments have been in a loss position for more than twelve months. As the Company does not intend to sell these investments and it is unlikely that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized basis, which will be at maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012.
p.	Advertising Expense
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was approximately $3.3 million in fiscal 2013, $3.9 million in fiscal 2012 and $4.2 million in fiscal 2011.
q.	Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted income tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the temporary differences are expected to reverse. Additionally, deferred tax assets and liabilities are separated into current and non-current amounts based on the classification of the related assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes.
r.	Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
Basic earnings per share is computed based only on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, plus the dilutive effect of potential future issuances of common stock relating to stock option programs and other potentially dilutive securities using the treasury stock method. In calculating diluted earnings per share, the dilutive effect of stock options is computed using the average market price for the respective period. In addition, the assumed proceeds under the treasury stock method include the average unrecognized compensation expense of stock options that are in-the-money and restricted stock units. This results in the “assumed” buyback of additional shares, thereby reducing the dilutive impact of in-the-money stock options. Potential shares related to certain of the Company’s outstanding stock options were excluded because they were anti-dilutive. Those potential shares, determined based on the weighted average exercise prices during the respective years, related to the Company’s outstanding stock options could be dilutive in the future.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
	2013				2012				2011
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	$	673,487			$	651,236			$	860,894
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	—				—				6,500
Net income	$	673,487			$	651,236			$	867,394
Basic shares:
Weighted average shares outstanding	307,763				298,761				299,417
Earnings per share-basic:
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	$	2.19			$	2.18			$	2.88
Total income from discontinued operations, net of tax	—				—				0.02
Net income	$	2.19			$	2.18			$	2.9
Diluted shares:
Weighted average shares outstanding	307,763				298,761				299,417
Assumed exercise of common stock equivalents	6,278				7,430				8,819
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares	314,041				306,191				308,236
Earnings per share-diluted:
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	$	2.14			$	2.13			$	2.79
Total income from discontinued operations, net of tax	—				—				0.02
Net income	$	2.14			$	2.13			$	2.81
Anti-dilutive shares related to:
Outstanding stock options	4,116				7,209				9,526
s.	Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation is measured at the grant date based on the grant-date fair value of the awards ultimately expected to vest, and is recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, which is generally five years for stock options and three years for restricted stock units. Determining the amount of stock-based compensation to be recorded requires the Company to develop estimates used in calculating the grant-date fair value of stock options. The Company calculates the grant-date fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The use of valuation models requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions such as expected volatility, expected term, risk-free interest rate, expected dividend yield and forfeiture rates. The grant-date fair value of restricted stock units represents the value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant, reduced by the present value of dividends expected to be paid on the Company's common stock prior to vesting.
See Note 3 for additional information relating to stock-based compensation.
t.	New Accounting Pronouncements
Standards Implemented
Comprehensive Income
In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income (ASU No. 2011-05). ASU No. 2011-05 amended Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 220, Comprehensive Income, to converge the presentation of comprehensive income between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU No. 2011-05 requires that all non-owner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements and requires reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statements where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. ASU No. 2011-05 eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement in changes of stockholders' equity. ASU No. 2011-05 was effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, which was the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2013. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-05 in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 affected the presentation of comprehensive income but did not impact the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
Standards to be Implemented
Balance Sheet
In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (ASU No. 2011-11). ASU No. 2011-11 amended ASC 210, Balance Sheet, to converge the presentation of offsetting assets and liabilities between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU No. 2011-11 requires that entities disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. ASU No. 2011-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after January 1, 2013, which is the Company’s fiscal year 2014. Subsequently, in January 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about offsetting Assets and Liabilities, which clarifies that the scope of ASU No. 2011-11 applies to derivatives accounted for in accordance with Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with Section 210-20-45 or Section 815-10-45 or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-11 and ASU No. 2013-01 in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 will require additional disclosures related to offsetting assets and liabilities but will not impact the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
Comprehensive Income
In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASU No. 2013-02), which seeks to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income by requiring an entity to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The amendments in ASU No. 2013-02 supersede the presentation requirements for reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income in ASU No. 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, and ASU No. 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05. ASU No. 2013-02 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012, which is the Company's first quarter of fiscal year 2014. The adoption of ASU No. 2013-02 in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 will affect the presentation of comprehensive income but will not impact the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
Income Taxes
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (ASU No. 2013-11). ASU No. 2013-11 requires that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward, with certain exceptions. ASU No. 2013-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013, which is the Company's first quarter of fiscal year 2015. The adoption of ASU No. 2013-11 in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 will affect the presentation of our unrecognized tax benefits but will not impact the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
u.	Discontinued Operations
In September 2007, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Baseband Chipset Business to MediaTek Inc. The decision to sell the Baseband Chipset Business was due to the Company’s decision to focus its resources in areas where its signal processing expertise can provide unique capabilities and earn superior returns. During fiscal 2008, the Company completed the sale of its Baseband Chipset Business for net cash proceeds of $269 million. The Company made cash payments of $1.7 million during fiscal 2009 related to retention payments for employees who transferred to MediaTek Inc. and for the reimbursement of intellectual property license fees incurred by MediaTek. During fiscal 2010, the Company received cash proceeds of $62 million as a result of the receipt of a refundable withholding tax and also recorded an additional gain on sale of $0.3 million, or $0.2 million net of tax, due to the settlement of certain items at less than the amounts accrued. In fiscal 2011, additional proceeds of $10 million were released from escrow and $6.5 million net of tax was recorded as additional gain from the sale of discontinued operations. The Company does not expect any additional proceeds from this sale.
The following amounts related to the Baseband Chipset Business have been segregated from continuing operations and reported as discontinued operations.
	2013				2012				2011
Gain on sale of discontinued operations before income taxes	$	—			$	—			$	10,000
Provision for income taxes	—				—				3,500
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	$	—			$	—			$	6,500

StockBased_Compensation_and_Sh

Stock-Based Compensation and Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation and Shareholders' Equity	'
	Stock-Based Compensation and Shareholders’ Equity
	Equity Compensation Plans
	The Company grants, or has granted, stock options and other stock and stock-based awards under The 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (2006 Plan). The 2006 Plan was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on January 23, 2006 and was approved by shareholders on March 14, 2006 and subsequently amended in March 2006, June 2009, September 2009, December 2009, December 2010 and June 2011. The 2006 Plan provides for the grant of up to 15 million shares of the Company’s common stock, plus such number of additional shares that were subject to outstanding options under the Company’s previous plans that are not issued because the applicable option award subsequently terminates or expires without being exercised. The 2006 Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options intended to qualify under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock-based awards. Employees, officers, directors, consultants and advisors of the Company and its subsidiaries are eligible to be granted awards under the 2006 Plan. No award may be made under the 2006 Plan after March 13, 2016, but awards previously granted may extend beyond that date. The Company will not grant further options under any previous plans.
	While the Company may grant to employees options that become exercisable at different times or within different periods, the Company has generally granted to employees options that vest over five years and become exercisable in annual installments of 20% on each of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of the date of grant; 33.3% on each of the third, fourth, and fifth anniversaries of the date of grant; or in annual installments of 25% on each of the second, third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of the date of grant. The maximum contractual term of all options is ten years. In addition, the Company has granted to employees restricted stock units that generally vest in one installment on the third anniversary of the grant date.
	As of November 2, 2013, a total of 3,353,057 common shares were available for future grant under the 2006 Plan and 24,837,852 common shares were reserved for issuance under the 2006 Plan and the Company's previous plans.
	Stock-based compensation is measured at the grant date based on the grant-date fair value of the awards ultimately expected to vest, and is recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, which is generally five years for stock options and three years for restricted stock units. Determining the amount of stock-based compensation to be recorded requires the Company to develop estimates used in calculating the grant-date fair value of stock options.
	Grant-Date Fair Value
	Information pertaining to the Company’s stock option awards and the related estimated weighted-average assumptions to calculate the fair value of stock options granted is as follows:
	Stock Options	2013				2012				2011
	Options granted (in thousands)	2,407				2,456				1,990
	Weighted-average exercise price		$46.40				$39.58				$37.59
	Weighted-average grant-date fair value		$7.38				$7.37				$8.62
	Assumptions:
	Weighted-average expected volatility	24.6		%		28.4		%		29.3		%
	Weighted-average expected term (in years)	5.4				5.3				5.3
	Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	1		%		1.1		%		2.1		%
	Weighted-average expected dividend yield	2.9		%		3		%		2.4		%
	Expected volatility — The Company is responsible for estimating volatility and has considered a number of factors, including third-party estimates. The Company currently believes that the exclusive use of implied volatility results in the best estimate of the grant-date fair value of employee stock options because it reflects the market’s current expectations of future volatility. In evaluating the appropriateness of exclusively relying on implied volatility, the Company concluded that: (1) options in the Company’s common stock are actively traded with sufficient volume on several exchanges; (2) the market prices of both the traded options and the underlying shares are measured at a similar point in time to each other and on a date close to the grant date of the employee share options; (3) the traded options have exercise prices that are both near-the-money and close to the exercise price of the employee share options; and (4) the remaining maturities of the traded options used to estimate volatility are at least one year.
	Expected term — The Company uses historical employee exercise and option expiration data to estimate the expected term assumption for the Black-Scholes grant-date valuation. The Company believes that this historical data is currently the best estimate of the expected term of a new option, and that generally its employees exhibit similar exercise behavior.
	Risk-free interest rate — The yield on zero-coupon U.S. Treasury securities for a period that is commensurate with the expected term assumption is used as the risk-free interest rate.
	Expected dividend yield — Expected dividend yield is calculated by annualizing the cash dividend declared by the Company’s Board of Directors for the current quarter and dividing that result by the closing stock price on the date of grant. Until such time as the Company’s Board of Directors declares a cash dividend for an amount that is different from the current quarter’s cash dividend, the current dividend will be used in deriving this assumption. Cash dividends are not paid on options, restricted stock or restricted stock units.
	Stock-Based Compensation Expense
	The amount of stock-based compensation expense recognized during a period is based on the value of the awards that are ultimately expected to vest. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The term “forfeitures” is distinct from “cancellations” or “expirations” and represents only the unvested portion of the surrendered stock-based award. Based on an analysis of its historical forfeitures, the Company has applied an annual forfeiture rate of 4.4% to all unvested stock-based awards as of November 2, 2013. The rate of 4.4% represents the portion that is expected to be forfeited each year over the vesting period. This analysis will be re-evaluated quarterly and the forfeiture rate will be adjusted as necessary. Ultimately, the actual expense recognized over the vesting period will only be for those options that vest.
	Additional paid-in-capital (APIC) Pool
	The APIC pool represents the excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation that are available to absorb future tax deficiencies. If the amount of future tax deficiencies is greater than the available APIC pool, the Company records the excess as income tax expense in its consolidated statements of income. For fiscal year 2013, the Company had a sufficient APIC pool to cover any tax deficiencies recorded and as a result, these deficiencies did not affect its results of operations. During fiscal years 2012 and 2011, the Company recognized an immaterial amount of income tax expense resulting from tax shortfalls related to share-based compensation in its consolidated statements of income.
	Stock-Based Compensation Activity
	A summary of the activity under the Company’s stock option plans as of November 2, 2013 and changes during the fiscal year then ended is presented below:
		Options			Weighted-				Weighted-		Aggregate
		Outstanding			Average Exercise				Average		Intrinsic
		(in thousands)			Price Per Share				Remaining		Value
									Contractual
									Term in Years
	Options outstanding November 3, 2012	26,453				$31.73
	Options granted	2,407				$46.40
	Options exercised	(9,649	)			$31.73
	Options forfeited	(185	)			$32.73
	Options expired	(34	)			$40.89
	Options outstanding at November 2, 2013	18,992				$33.56			5.1			$306,077
	Options exercisable at November 2, 2013	12,100				$30.93			3.5			$226,893
	Options vested or expected to vest at November 2, 2013 (1)	18,531				$33.35			5			$302,569
	-1	In addition to the vested options, the Company expects a portion of the unvested options to vest at some point in the future. Options expected to vest is calculated by applying an estimated forfeiture rate to the unvested options.
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised (i.e. the difference between the market price at exercise and the price paid by the employee to exercise the options) during fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $128.4 million, $105.4 million and $96.5 million, respectively, and the total amount of proceeds received by the Company from exercise of these options during fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $306.3 million, $191.8 million and $217.4 million, respectively.
	A summary of the Company’s restricted stock unit award activity as of November 2, 2013 and changes during the fiscal year then ended is presented below:
		Restricted			Weighted-
		Stock Units			Average Grant-
		Outstanding			Date Fair Value
		(in thousands)			Per Share
	Restricted stock units outstanding at November 3, 2012	3,060				$33.01
	Units granted	810				$42.37
	Restrictions lapsed	(1,313	)			$29.93
	Forfeited	(64	)			$35.39
	Restricted stock units outstanding at November 2, 2013	2,493				$37.62
	As of November 2, 2013, there was $82.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based awards comprised of stock options and restricted stock units. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.4 years. The total grant-date fair value of shares that vested during fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $63.9 million, $48.6 million and $49.6 million, respectively.
	Common Stock Repurchase Program
	The Company’s common stock repurchase program has been in place since August 2004. In the aggregate, the Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase $5.0 billion of the Company’s common stock under the program. Under the program, the Company may repurchase outstanding shares of its common stock from time to time in the open market and through privately negotiated transactions. Unless terminated earlier by resolution of the Company’s Board of Directors, the repurchase program will expire when the Company has repurchased all shares authorized under the program. As of November 2, 2013, the Company had repurchased a total of approximately 130.1 million shares of its common stock for approximately $4,481.6 million under this program. An additional $518.4 million remains available for repurchase of shares under the current authorized program. The repurchased shares are held as authorized but unissued shares of common stock. The Company also, from time to time, repurchases shares in settlement of employee tax withholding obligations due upon the vesting of restricted stock units or the exercise of stock options. The withholding amount is based on the Company's minimum statutory withholding requirement. Any future common stock repurchases will be dependent upon several factors, including the Company's financial performance, outlook, liquidity and the amount of cash the Company has available in the United States.
	Preferred Stock
	The Company has 471,934 authorized shares of $1.00 par value preferred stock, none of which is issued or outstanding. The Board of Directors is authorized to fix designations, relative rights, preferences and limitations on the preferred stock at the time of issuance.

Industry_Segment_and_Geographi

Industry, Segment and Geographic Information	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Industry, Segment and Geographic Information	'
		Industry, Segment and Geographic Information
	The Company operates and tracks its results in one reportable segment based on the aggregation of five operating segments. The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of integrated circuits (ICs). The Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker.
	Revenue Trends by End Market
	The following table summarizes revenue by end market. The categorization of revenue by end market is determined using a variety of data points including the technical characteristics of the product, the “sold to” customer information, the “ship to” customer information and the end customer product or application into which the Company’s product will be incorporated. As data systems for capturing and tracking this data evolve and improve, the categorization of products by end market can vary over time. When this occurs, the Company reclassifies revenue by end market for prior periods. Such reclassifications typically do not materially change the sizing of, or the underlying trends of results within, each end market.
		2013							2012				2011
		Revenue		% of		Y/Y%			Revenue		% of		Revenue		% of
				Total							Total				Total
				Product							Product				Product
				Revenue*							Revenue				Revenue
	Industrial	$	1,219,798	46	%	(2	)%		$	1,246,380	46	%	$	1,416,686	47	%
	Automotive	481,803		18	%	4	%		463,927		17	%	418,419		14	%
	Consumer	403,649		15	%	(13	)%		464,103		17	%	556,056		19	%
	Communications	528,439		20	%	—	%		526,732		20	%	602,159		20	%
	Total Revenue	$	2,633,689	100	%	(2	)%		$	2,701,142	100	%	$	2,993,320	100	%
	________________
	*	The sum of the individual percentages do not equal the total due to rounding.
	Revenue Trends by Product Type
	The following table summarizes revenue by product categories. The categorization of the Company’s products into broad categories is based on the characteristics of the individual products, the specification of the products and in some cases the specific uses that certain products have within applications. The categorization of products into categories is therefore subject to judgment in some cases and can vary over time. In instances where products move between product categories, the Company reclassifies the amounts in the product categories for all prior periods. Such reclassifications typically do not materially change the sizing of, or the underlying trends of results within, each product category.
		2013							2012				2011
		Revenue		% of		Y/Y%			Revenue		% of		Revenue		% of
				Total							Total				Total
				Product							Product				Product
				Revenue*							Revenue*				Revenue
	Converters	$	1,180,072	45	%	(1	)%		$	1,192,064	44	%	$	1,343,487	45	%
	Amplifiers/Radio frequency	682,759		26	%	(2	)%		697,687		26	%	788,299		26	%
	Other analog	372,281		14	%	(6	)%		397,376		15	%	410,323		14	%
	Subtotal analog signal processing	2,235,112		85	%	(2	)%		2,287,127		85	%	2,542,109		85	%
	Power management & reference	172,920		7	%	(5	)%		182,134		7	%	217,615		7	%
	Total analog products	$	2,408,032	91	%	(2	)%		$	2,469,261	91	%	$	2,759,724	92	%
	Digital signal processing	225,657		9	%	(3	)%		231,881		9	%	233,596		8	%
	Total Revenue	$	2,633,689	100	%	(2	)%		$	2,701,142	100	%	$	2,993,320	100	%
	________________
	*	The sum of the individual percentages do not equal the total due to rounding.
	Geographic Information
	Revenue by geographic region is based upon the primary location of the Company's customers' design activity for its products. In fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, the predominant countries comprising “Rest of North and South America” are Canada and Mexico; the predominant countries comprising “Europe” are Germany, Sweden, France and the United Kingdom; and the predominant countries comprising “Rest of Asia” are Taiwan and South Korea.
		2013		2012			2011
	Revenue from continuing operations
	United States	$	821,269	$	818,653		$	866,142
	Rest of North and South America	99,215		114,133			144,585
	Europe	840,585		852,668			967,417
	Japan	292,804		333,558			398,587
	China	349,575		341,196			360,594
	Rest of Asia	230,241		240,934			255,995
	Subtotal all foreign countries	1,812,420		1,882,489			2,127,178
	Total revenue	$	2,633,689	$	2,701,142		$	2,993,320
	Property, plant and equipment
	United States	$	201,957	$	194,937		$	187,013
	Ireland	124,227		127,669			128,660
	Philippines	165,815		164,727			149,098
	All other countries	16,172		13,534			14,068
	Subtotal all foreign countries	306,214		305,930			291,826
	Total property, plant and equipment	$	508,171	$	500,867		$	478,839

Special_Charges

Special Charges	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Special Charges	'
	Special Charges
	The Company monitors global macroeconomic conditions on an ongoing basis and continues to assess opportunities for improved operational effectiveness and efficiency, as well as a better alignment of expenses with revenues. As a result of these assessments, the Company has undertaken various restructuring actions over the past several years. These actions are described below.
	The following tables display the special charges taken for ongoing actions and a roll-forward from October 30, 2010 to November 2, 2013 of the employee separation and exit cost accruals established related to these actions.
	Statement of Income	Reduction of
		Operating
		Costs
	Workforce reductions	2,239
	Total Fiscal 2011 Charges	$	2,239
	Workforce reductions	7,966
	Facility closure costs	186
	Non-cash impairment charge	219
	Other items	60
	Total Fiscal 2012 Charges	$	8,431
	Workforce reductions	29,848
	Total Fiscal 2013 Charges	$	29,848
	Accrued Restructuring	Reduction of
		Operating
		Costs
	Balance at October 30, 2010	$	5,546
	Fiscal 2011 special charges	2,239
	Severance payments	(3,913		)
	Effect of foreign currency on accrual	4
	Balance at October 29, 2011	$	3,876
	Fiscal 2012 special charges	8,431
	Severance payments	(8,931		)
	Facility closure costs	(186		)
	Non-cash impairment charge	(219		)
	Effect of foreign currency on accrual	22
	Balance at November 3, 2012	$	2,993
	Fiscal 2013 special charges	29,848
	Severance payments	(12,907		)
	Effect of foreign currency on accrual	21
	Balance at November 2, 2013	$	19,955
	During fiscal 2008 through fiscal 2010, the Company recorded special charges of approximately $43.3 million. These special charges included: $39.1 million for severance and fringe benefit costs in accordance with its ongoing benefit plan or statutory requirements at foreign locations for 245 manufacturing employees and 470 engineering and SMG&A employees; $2.1 million for lease obligation costs for facilities that the Company ceased using during the first quarter of fiscal 2009; $0.8 million for the write-off of property, plant and equipment; $0.5 million for contract termination costs and $0.3 million for clean-up and closure costs that were expensed as incurred; and $0.5 million related to the impairment of intellectual property. The Company terminated the employment of all employees associated with these actions.
	During fiscal 2011, the Company recorded a special charge of approximately $2.2 million for severance and fringe benefit costs in accordance with its ongoing benefit plan or statutory requirements at foreign locations for 25 engineering and SMG&A employees. The Company terminated the employment of all employees associated with these actions.
	During fiscal 2012, the Company recorded special charges of approximately $8.4 million. The special charges included $7.9 million for severance and fringe benefit costs in accordance with its ongoing benefit plan or statutory requirements at foreign locations for 95 manufacturing, engineering and SMG&A employees; $0.1 million for contract termination costs; $0.2 million for lease obligation costs for facilities that the Company ceased using during the third quarter of fiscal 2012 and $0.2 million for the write-off of property, plant and equipment. The Company terminated the employment of all employees associated with this action.
	During the fiscal 2013, the Company recorded special charges of approximately $29.8 million for severance and fringe benefit costs in accordance with its ongoing benefit plan or statutory requirements at foreign locations for 235 engineering and SMG&A employees. As of November 2, 2013, the Company still employed 98 of the 235 employees included in this cost reduction action. These employees must continue to be employed by the Company until their employment is involuntarily terminated in order to receive the severance benefit.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions
	On March 30, 2012, the Company acquired privately-held Multigig, Inc. (Multigig) of San Jose, California. The acquisition of Multigig is expected to enhance the Company’s clocking capabilities in stand-alone and embedded applications and strengthen the Company’s high speed signal processing solutions. The acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred totaled $26.8 million, which consisted of $24.2 million in initial cash payments at closing and an additional $2.6 million subject to an indemnification holdback that was payable within 15 months of the transaction date. During the third quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company reduced this holdback amount by $0.1 million as a result of indemnification claims. During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company paid the remaining $2.5 million due under the holdback. The Company’s assessment of fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed was based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition, resulting in the recognition of $15.6 million of IPR&D, $1.1 million of developed technology, $7.0 million of goodwill and $3.1 million of net deferred tax assets. The goodwill recognized is attributable to future technologies that have yet to be determined as well as the assembled workforce of Multigig. Future technologies do not meet the criteria for recognition separately from goodwill because they are a part of future development and growth of the business. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company finalized its purchase accounting for Multigig which resulted in adjustments of $0.4 million to deferred taxes and goodwill. In addition, the Company will be obligated to pay royalties to the Multigig employees on revenue recognized from the sale of certain Multigig products through the earlier of 5 years or the aggregate maximum payment of $1.0 million. Royalty payments to Multigig employees require post-acquisition services to be rendered and, as such, the Company will record these amounts as compensation expense in the related periods. As of November 2, 2013, no royalty payments have been made. The Company recognized $0.5 million of acquisition-related costs that were expensed in fiscal 2012, which were included in operating expenses in the consolidated statement of income.
	On June 9, 2011, the Company acquired privately-held Lyric Semiconductor, Inc. (Lyric) of Cambridge, Massachusetts. The acquisition of Lyric gives the Company the potential to achieve significant improvement in power efficiency in mixed signal processing. The acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred totaled $27.8 million, which consisted of $14.0 million in initial cash payments at closing and contingent consideration of up to $13.8 million. The contingent consideration arrangement requires additional cash payments to the former equity holders of Lyric upon the achievement of certain technological and product development milestones payable during the period from June 2011 through June 2016. The Company estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration arrangement utilizing the income approach. Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration subsequent to the acquisition date primarily driven by assumptions pertaining to the achievement of the defined milestones will be recognized in operating income in the period of the estimated fair value change. As of November 2, 2013, the Company had paid $8.0 million in contingent consideration. These payments are reflected in the statements of cash flows as cash used in financing activities related to the liability recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date and cash provided by operating activities related to the fair value adjustments previously recognized in earnings. The Company’s assessment of the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed was based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition, resulting in the recognition of $12.2 million of IPR&D, $18.9 million of goodwill and $3.3 million of net deferred tax liabilities. The goodwill recognized is attributable to future technologies that have yet to be determined as well as the assembled workforce of Lyric. Future technologies do not meet the criteria for recognition separately from goodwill because they are a part of future development and growth of the business. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The fair value of the remaining contingent consideration was approximately $6.5 million as of November 2, 2013, of which $3.8 million is included in accrued liabilities and $2.7 million is included in other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. In addition, the Company will be obligated to pay royalties to the former equity holders of Lyric on revenue recognized from the sale of Lyric products and licenses through the earlier of 20 years or the accrual of a maximum of $25.0 million. Royalty payments to Lyric employees require post-acquisition services to be rendered and, as such, the Company will record these amounts as compensation expense in the related periods. As of November 2, 2013, no royalty payments have been made. The Company recognized $0.2 million of acquisition-related costs that were expensed in fiscal 2011, which were included in operating expenses in the consolidated statement of income.
	The Company has not provided pro forma results of operations for Multigig and Lyric herein as they were not material to the Company on either an individual or an aggregate basis. The Company included the results of operations of each acquisition in its consolidated statement of income from the date of each acquisition.

Deferred_Compensation_Plan_Inv

Deferred Compensation Plan Investments	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Deferred Compensation Plan Investments [Abstract]	'
Deferred Compensation Plan Investments	'
	Deferred Compensation Plan Investments
	Investments in The Analog Devices, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Compensation Plan) are classified as trading. The components of the investments as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 were as follows:
		2013		2012
	Money market funds	$	3,462	$	17,939
	Mutual funds	13,969		10,541
	Total Deferred Compensation Plan investments	$	17,431	$	28,480
	The fair values of these investments are based on published market quotes on November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, respectively. Adjustments to the fair value of, and income pertaining to, Deferred Compensation Plan investments are recorded in operating expenses. Gross realized and unrealized gains and losses from trading securities were not material in fiscal 2013, 2012 or 2011.
	The Company has recorded a corresponding liability for amounts owed to the Deferred Compensation Plan participants (see Note 10). These investments are specifically designated as available to the Company solely for the purpose of paying benefits under the Deferred Compensation Plan. However, in the event the Company became insolvent, the investments would be available to all unsecured general creditors.

Other_Investments

Other Investments	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'
Other Investments	'
	Other Investments
	Other investments consist of equity securities and other long-term investments. Investments are stated at fair value, which is based on market quotes or on a cost-basis, dependent on the nature of the investment, as appropriate. Adjustments to the fair value of investments classified as available-for-sale are recorded as an increase or decrease in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, unless the adjustment is considered an other-than-temporary impairment, in which case the adjustment is recorded as a charge in the statement of income.
	Realized gains or losses on investments are determined based on the specific identification basis and are recognized in nonoperating (income) expense. Gross realized gains of approximately $1.3 million and gross realized losses of approximately $0.1 million on sales of available-for-sale investments were recognized in fiscal 2012. There were no material net realized gains or losses from the sales of available-for-sale investments during fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2011.
	There were no net unrealized gains or losses on securities classified as other investments as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012.

Accrued_Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued Liabilities	'
	Accrued Liabilities
	Accrued liabilities at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 consisted of the following:
		2013		2012
	Accrued compensation and benefits	$	71,094	$	82,027
	Special charges	19,955		2,993
	Other	66,551		63,887
	Total accrued liabilities	$	157,600	$	148,907

Deferred_Compensation_Plan_Lia

Deferred Compensation Plan Liability	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Deferred Compensation Liability [Abstract]	'
Deferred Compensation Plan Liability	'
	Deferred Compensation Plan Liability
	The deferred compensation plan liability relates to obligations due under the Deferred Compensation Plan. The Deferred Compensation Plan allows certain members of management and other highly-compensated employees and non-employee directors to defer receipt of all or any portion of their compensation. The balance represents Deferred Compensation Plan participant accumulated deferrals and earnings thereon since the inception of the Deferred Compensation Plan net of withdrawals. The Company’s liability under the Deferred Compensation Plan is an unsecured general obligation of the Company.

Lease_Commitments

Lease Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Lease Commitments	'
	Lease Commitments
	The Company leases certain facilities, equipment and software under various operating leases that expire at various dates through 2020. The lease agreements frequently include renewal and escalation clauses and require the Company to pay taxes, insurance and maintenance costs. Total rental expense under operating leases was approximately $49 million in fiscal 2013, $48 million in fiscal 2012 and $45 million in fiscal 2011.
	The following is a schedule of future minimum rental payments required under long-term operating leases at November 2, 2013:
		Operating
	Fiscal Years	Leases
	2014	$	28,045
	2015	17,879
	2016	9,887
	2017	7,016
	2018	4,491
	Later Years	1,753
	Total	$	69,071

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	From time to time, in the ordinary course of the Company’s business, various claims, charges and litigation are asserted or commenced against the Company arising from, or related to, contractual matters, patents, trademarks, personal injury, environmental matters, product liability, insurance coverage and personnel and employment disputes. As to such claims and litigation, the Company can give no assurance that it will prevail. The Company does not believe that any current legal matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Retirement_Plans

Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Retirement Plans	'
	Retirement Plans
	The Company and its subsidiaries have various savings and retirement plans covering substantially all employees. The Company maintains a defined contribution plan for the benefit of its eligible U.S. employees. This plan provides for Company contributions of up to 5% of each participant’s total eligible compensation. In addition, the Company contributes an amount equal to each participant’s pre-tax contribution, if any, up to a maximum of 3% of each participant’s total eligible compensation. The total expense related to the defined contribution plan for U.S. employees was $23.1 million in fiscal 2013, $22.8 million in fiscal 2012 and $21.9 million in fiscal 2011. The Company also has various defined benefit pension and other retirement plans for certain non-U.S. employees that are consistent with local statutory requirements and practices. The total expense related to the various defined benefit pension and other retirement plans for certain non-U.S. employees was $26.5 million in fiscal 2013, $18.9 million in fiscal 2012 and $21.4 million in fiscal 2011.
	Non-U.S. Plan Disclosures
	The Company’s funding policy for its foreign defined benefit pension plans is consistent with the local requirements of each country. The plans’ assets consist primarily of U.S. and non-U.S. equity securities, bonds, property and cash. The benefit obligations and related assets under these plans have been measured at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012.
	Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
	Net annual periodic pension cost of non-U.S. plans is presented in the following table:
		2013				2012			2011
	Service cost	$	11,323			$	7,909		$	9,175
	Interest cost	12,528				10,901			11,395
	Expected return on plan assets	(11,771		)		(10,469		)	(10,938		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	(235		)		—			—
	Amortization of transition obligation	20				19			15
	Recognized actuarial loss	2,999				361			1,630
	Net periodic pension cost	$	14,864			$	8,721		$	11,277
	Benefit Obligations and Plan Assets
	Obligation and asset data of the Company’s non-U.S. plans at each fiscal year end is presented in the following table:
		2013				2012
	Change in Benefit Obligation
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	272,256			$	210,913
	Service cost	11,323				7,909
	Interest cost	12,528				10,901
	Participant contributions	2,412				2,523
	Plan Amendments	—				(4,663		)
	Premiums paid	(244		)		(191		)
	Actuarial loss	41,808				63,127
	Benefits paid	(2,693		)		(3,411		)
	Exchange rate adjustment	10,275				(14,852		)
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	347,665			$	272,256
	Change in Plan Assets
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	200,161			$	184,754
	Actual return on plan assets	26,480				18,391
	Employer contributions	16,181				10,611
	Participant contributions	2,412				2,523
	Premiums paid	(244		)		(191		)
	Benefits paid	(2,693		)		(3,411		)
	Exchange rate adjustment	7,032				(12,516		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	249,329			$	200,161
	Reconciliation of Funded Status
	Funded status	$	(98,336	)		$	(72,095	)
	Amounts Recognized in the Balance Sheet
	Non-current assets	$	—			$	2,596
	Current liabilities	(642		)		(657		)
	Non-current liabilities	(97,694		)		(74,034		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(98,336	)		$	(72,095	)
		2013				2012
	Reconciliation of Amounts Recognized in the Statement of Financial Position
	Initial net obligation	$	(85	)		$	(109	)
	Prior service credit	4,657				4,663
	Net loss	(110,885		)		(82,640		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(106,313		)		(78,086		)
	Accumulated contributions in excess of net periodic benefit cost	7,977				5,991
	Net amount recognized	$	(98,336	)		$	(72,095	)
	Changes Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
	Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income
	Prior service cost	$	—			$	(4,663	)
	Net loss arising during the year (includes curtailment gains not recognized as a component of net periodic cost)	$	27,099			$	55,205
	Effect of exchange rates on amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	3,912				(2,202		)
	Amounts recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost
	Amortization, settlement or curtailment recognition of net transition obligation	(20		)		(19		)
	Amortization or curtailment recognition of prior service credit (cost)	235				—
	Amortization or settlement recognition of net loss	(2,999		)		(361		)
	Total recognized in other comprehensive loss	$	28,227			$	47,960
	Total recognized in net periodic cost and other comprehensive loss	$	43,091			$	56,681
Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income over the next fiscal year
Initial net obligation	$	(20	)		$	(20	)
Prior service credit	240				228
Net loss	(4,523		)		(2,939		)
Total	$	(4,303	)		$	(2,731	)
The accumulated benefit obligation for non-U.S. pension plans was $272.0 million and $214.5 million at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, respectively.
Information relating to the Company’s non-U.S. plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets and accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets at each fiscal year end is presented in the following table:
	2013				2012
Plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation	$	347,666			$	237,422
Fair value of plan assets	$	249,330			$	162,731
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation	$	280,958			$	219,248
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	221,715			$	175,243
Fair value of plan assets	$	185,863			$	146,155
Assumptions
The range of assumptions used for the non-U.S. defined benefit plans reflects the different economic environments within the various countries. The projected benefit obligation was determined using the following weighted-average assumptions:
	2013			2012
Discount rate	4.05	%		4.55	%
Rate of increase in compensation levels	2.84	%		2.85	%
Net annual periodic pension cost was determined using the following weighted average assumptions:
	2013			2012
Discount rate	4.55	%		5.6	%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	5.59	%		5.71	%
Rate of increase in compensation levels	2.85	%		3.07	%
The expected long-term rate of return on assets is a weighted-average of the long-term rates of return selected for the various countries where the Company has funded pension plans. The expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption is selected based on the facts and circumstances that exist as of the measurement date and the specific portfolio mix of plan assets. Management, in conjunction with its actuaries, reviewed anticipated future long-term performance of individual asset categories and considered the asset allocation strategy adopted by the Company and/or the trustees of the plans. While the review considered recent fund performance and historical returns, the assumption is primarily a long-term prospective rate.
The Company’s investment strategy is based on an expectation that equity securities will outperform debt securities over the long term. Accordingly, in order to maximize the return on assets, a majority of assets are invested in equities. Investments within each asset class are diversified to reduce the impact of losses in single investments. The use of derivative instruments is permitted where appropriate and necessary to achieve overall investment policy objectives and asset class targets.
The Company establishes strategic asset allocation percentage targets and appropriate benchmarks for each significant asset class to obtain a prudent balance between return and risk. The interaction between plan assets and benefit obligations is periodically studied by the Company and its actuaries to assist in the establishment of strategic asset allocation targets.
Fair value of plan assets
The following table presents plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 using the same three-level hierarchy described in Note 2j:
	2-Nov-13												3-Nov-12
	Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using:												Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using:
	Quoted				Significant			Unobservable			Total		Quoted		Significant		Unobservable		Total
	Prices in				Other			Inputs					Prices in		Other		Inputs
	Active				Observable			(Level 3)					Active		Observable		(Level 3)
	Markets for				Inputs								Markets for		Inputs
	Identical				(Level 2)								Identical		(Level 2)
	Assets												Assets
	(Level 1)												(Level 1)
Unit trust funds(1)	$	—			$	183,062		$	—		$	183,062	$	—	$	142,556	$	—	$	142,556
Equities(1)	3,676				29,236			83			32,995		2,892		24,176		635		27,703
Fixed income securities(2)	—				29,356			—			29,356		—		26,340		—		26,340
Property(3)	—				—			3,146			3,146		—		—		2,881		2,881
Cash and cash equivalents	770				—			—			770		681		—		—		681
Total assets measured at fair value	$	4,446			$	241,654		$	3,229		$	249,329	$	3,573	$	193,072	$	3,516	$	200,161
_______________________________________
-1	The majority of the assets in these categories are invested in a mix of equities, including those from North America, Europe and Asia. The funds are valued using the net asset value method in which an average of the market prices for underlying investments is used to value the fund. Due to the nature of the underlying assets of these funds, changes in market conditions and the economic environment may significantly impact the net asset value of these investments and, consequently, the fair value of the investments. These investments are redeemable at net asset value to the extent provided in the documentation governing the investments. However, these redemption rights may be restricted in accordance with governing documents. Publicly traded securities are valued at the last trade or closing price reported in the active market in which the individual securities are traded. Level 3 securities are valued at book value per share based upon the financial statements of the investment.
-2	The majority of the assets in this category are invested in funds primarily concentrated in non-U.S. debt instruments. The funds are valued using the net asset value method in which an average of the market prices for underlying investments is used to value the fund.
-3	The majority of the assets in this category are invested in properties in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Europe and other established international markets. Investments in properties are stated at estimated fair values based upon valuations by external independent property appraisers.
The table below presents a reconciliation of the plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for fiscal years 2012 and 2013.
	Properties				Equities
Balance as of October 29, 2011	$	3,166			$	614
Realized and unrealized return on plan assets	12				—
Exchange rate adjustment	(297		)		21
Balance as of November 3, 2012	$	2,881			$	635
Purchases, sales, and settlements, net	—				(522		)
Realized and unrealized return on plan assets	116				—
Exchange rate adjustment	149				(30		)
Balance as of November 2, 2013	$	3,146			$	83
Estimated future cash flows
Expected fiscal 2014 Company contributions and estimated future benefit payments are as follows:
Expected Company Contributions
2014	$	16,302
Expected Benefit Payments
2014	$	3,511
2015	$	2,849
2016	$	3,500
2017	$	3,800
2018	$	4,234
2019 through 2023	$	32,345

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
		Income Taxes
	The reconciliation of income tax computed at the U.S. federal statutory rates to income tax expense is as follows:
		2013			2012			2011
	U.S. federal statutory tax rate	35		%	35		%	35		%
	Income tax provision reconciliation:
	Tax at statutory rate:	$	285,363		$	284,737		$	371,506
	Net foreign income subject to lower tax rate	(162,286		)	(117,679		)	(144,507		)
	State income taxes, net of federal benefit	(2,098		)	(2,472		)	1,162
	Valuation allowance	3,113			3,908			(6,700		)
	Federal research and development tax credits	(12,914		)	(964		)	(14,681		)
	Change in uncertain tax positions	37,226			(5,184		)	(9,897		)
	Other, net	(6,568		)	(49		)	3,670
	Total income tax provision	$	141,836		$	162,297		$	200,553
	For financial reporting purposes, income before income taxes includes the following components:
		2013			2012			2011
	Pretax income:
	Domestic	$	124,737		$	233,478		$	355,819
	Foreign	690,586			580,055			705,628
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	815,323		$	813,533		$	1,061,447
	The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
		2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal tax	$	88,431		$	90,303		$	92,103
	Foreign	70,656			80,825			104,959
	State	448			970			1,787
	Total current	$	159,535		$	172,098		$	198,849
	Deferred (prepaid):
	Federal	$	(18,182	)	$	(9,948	)	$	9,399
	State	1,982			(551		)	(5,762		)
	Foreign	(1,499		)	698			(1,933		)
	Total (prepaid) deferred	$	(17,699	)	$	(9,801	)	$	1,704
	The Company continues to intend to reinvest certain of its foreign earnings indefinitely. Accordingly, no U.S. income taxes have been provided for approximately $3,761.6 million of unremitted earnings of international subsidiaries. As of November 2, 2013, the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability on these earnings was $1,018.4 million.
	The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities for the fiscal years ended November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 are as follows:
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Inventory reserves	$	23,238		$	23,496
	Deferred income on shipments to distributors	34,882			33,236
	Reserves for compensation and benefits	32,473			26,046
	Tax credit carryovers	48,920			44,550
	Stock-based compensation	89,944			96,140
	Depreciation	4,507			4,386
	Sale of business assets	22,564			—
	Other	24,803			8,712
	Total gross deferred tax assets	281,331			236,566
	Valuation allowance	(43,502		)	(37,350		)
	Total deferred tax assets	237,829			199,216
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Depreciation	(46,636		)	(40,634		)
	Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	(26,325		)	(19,928		)
	Other	(8,380		)	(5,918		)
	Total gross deferred tax liabilities	(81,341		)	(66,480		)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	156,488		$	132,736
	The valuation allowances of $43.5 million and $37.4 million at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, respectively, are valuation allowances for the Company’s state credit carryovers that began expiring in 2008.
	The Company has provided for potential tax liabilities due in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Judgment is required in determining the worldwide income tax expense provision. In the ordinary course of global business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax outcome is uncertain. Some of these uncertainties arise as a consequence of cost reimbursement arrangements among related entities. Although the Company believes its estimates are reasonable, no assurance can be given that the final tax outcome of these matters will not be different than that which is reflected in the historical income tax provisions and accruals. Such differences could have a material impact on the Company’s income tax provision and operating results in the period in which such determination is made.
	As of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, the Company had a liability of $62.3 million and $7.1 million, respectively, for unrealized tax benefits, all of which, if settled in the Company’s favor, would lower the Company’s effective tax rate in the period recorded. In addition, as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, the Company had a liability of approximately $10.1 million and $4.6 million, respectively, for interest and penalties. The Company includes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the provision for taxes in the consolidated statements of income. The total liability as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 of $71.3 million and $10.1 million, respectively, for uncertain tax positions is classified as non-current, and is included in other non-current liabilities, because the Company believes that the ultimate payment or settlement of these liabilities may not occur within the next twelve months. The consolidated statements of income for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011 include $7.1 million, ($7.1) million and $0.9 million, respectively, of interest and penalties related to these uncertain tax positions. Over the next fiscal year, the Company anticipates the liability to be reduced by $1.3 million for the possible expiration of an income tax statute of limitations.
	The following table summarizes the changes in the total amounts of unrealized tax benefits for fiscal 2011 through fiscal 2013.
		Unrealized Tax Benefits
	Balance, October 29, 2011	$	9,665
	Reductions for tax positions related to prior years	(6,168		)
	Additions for tax positions related to prior years	2,212
	Additions for tax positions related to current year	1,394
	Balance, November 3, 2012	$	7,103
	Additions for tax positions related to current year	22,762
Additions for tax positions related to prior years	41,945
Reductions for tax positions related to prior years	(2,176		)
Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(1,495		)
Balance, November 2, 2013	$	68,139
The Company has filed a petition with the U.S. Tax Court for one open matter for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 that pertains to Section 965 of the Internal Revenue Code related to the beneficial tax treatment of dividends paid from foreign owned companies under The American Jobs Creation Act. The potential liability for this adjustment is $36.5 million. On September 18, 2013, in a matter not involving the Company, the U.S. Tax Court held that accounts receivable created under Rev. Proc. 99-32 may constitute indebtedness for purposes of Section 965 (b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that the IRS was not precluded from reducing the beneficial dividend received deduction because of the increase in related-party indebtedness (BMC Software Inc. v Commissioner, 141 T.C. No. 5 2013). After analyzing the Tax Court’s decision, the Company has determined that its tax position with respect to the Section 965(b)(3) no longer meets the more likely than not standard of recognition for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the Company recorded a $36.5 million reserve for this matter in the fourth quarter of 2013.
All of the Company's U.S. federal tax returns prior to fiscal year 2010 are no longer subject to examination.
All of the Company's Ireland tax returns prior to fiscal year 2009 are no longer subject to examination.

Revolving_Credit_Facility

Revolving Credit Facility	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]	'
Revolving Credit Facility	'
	Revolving Credit Facility
	As of November 2, 2013, the Company had $4,682.9 million of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, of which $1,318.9 million was held in the United States. The balance of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments was held outside the United States in various foreign subsidiaries. As the Company intends to reinvest its foreign earnings indefinitely, this cash is not available to meet the Company's cash requirements in the United States, including cash dividends and common stock repurchases. During December 2012, the Company terminated its five-year, $165.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility with certain institutional lenders entered into in May 2008. On December 19, 2012, the Company entered into a five-year, $500.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility with certain institutional lenders (the Credit Agreement). To date, the Company has not borrowed under this credit facility but the Company may borrow in the future and use the proceeds for repayment of existing indebtedness, stock repurchases, acquisitions, capital expenditures, working capital and other lawful corporate purposes. Revolving loans under the Credit Agreement (other than swing line loans) bear interest, at the Company's option, at either a rate equal to (a) the Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus a margin based on the Company's debt rating or (b) the Base Rate (defined as the highest of (i) the Bank of America prime rate, (ii) the Federal Funds Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus .50% or (iii) one month Eurodollar Rate plus 1.00%) plus a margin based on the Company's debt rating. The terms of the facility impose restrictions on the Company’s ability to undertake certain transactions, to create certain liens on assets and to incur certain subsidiary indebtedness. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains a consolidated leverage ratio covenant of total consolidated funded debt to consolidated EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) of not greater than 3.0 to 1.0. As of November 2, 2013, the Company was compliant with these covenants.

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Debt
	On June 30, 2009, the Company issued $375.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0% senior unsecured notes due July 1, 2014 (the 2014 Notes) with semi-annual fixed interest payments due on January 1 and July 1 of each year, commencing January 1, 2010. The sale of the 2014 Notes was made pursuant to the terms of an underwriting agreement dated June 25, 2009 between the Company and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, as representative of the several underwriters named therein. The net proceeds of the offering were $370.4 million, after issuing at a discount and deducting expenses, underwriting discounts and commissions, which were amortized over the term of the 2014 Notes.
	On June 30, 2009, the Company entered into interest rate swap transactions related to its outstanding 2014 Notes where the Company swapped the notional amount of its $375.0 million of fixed rate debt at 5.0% into floating interest rate debt through July 1, 2014. The Company designated these swaps as fair value hedges. The changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps were reflected in the carrying value of the interest rate swaps in other assets on the balance sheet. The carrying value of the debt on the balance sheet was adjusted by an equal and offsetting amount. In fiscal 2012, the Company terminated the interest rate swap agreement. The Company received $19.8 million in cash proceeds from the swap termination, which included $1.3 million in accrued interest. The proceeds, net of interest received, are disclosed in cash flows from financing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. As a result of the termination, the carrying value of the 2014 Notes was adjusted for the change in the fair value of the interest component of the debt up to the date of the termination of the swap in an amount equal to the fair value of the swap, and was amortized into earnings as a reduction of interest expense over the remaining life of the debt. During fiscal year 2012, $5.3 million was amortized into earnings as a reduction of interest expense related to the swap termination. During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, in conjunction with the redemption of the 2014 Notes, the Company recognized the remaining $8.6 million in unamortized proceeds received from the termination of the interest rate swap as other, net expense, within non-operating (income) expense.
	During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company redeemed its outstanding 2014 Notes. The redemption price was 104.744% of the principal amount of the 2014 Notes. The Company applied the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Subtopic 470-50, Modifications and Extinguishments (ASC 470-50) in order to determine if the terms of the debt were substantially different and, as a result, whether to apply modification or extinguishment accounting. The Company concluded that the debt transaction qualified as a debt extinguishment and as a result recognized a net loss on debt extinguishment of approximately $10.2 million recorded in other, net within non-operating (income) expense. This loss was comprised of the make-whole premium of $17.8 million paid to bondholders on the 2014 Notes in accordance with the terms of the notes, the recognition of the remaining $8.6 million of unamortized proceeds received from the termination of the interest rate swap associated with the debt, and the write-off of approximately $1.0 million of debt issuance and discount costs that remained to be amortized. The write-off of the remaining unamortized portion of debt issuance costs, discount and swap proceeds are reflected in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of cash flows within operating activities, and the make-whole premium is reflected within financing activities.
	On December 22, 2010, Analog Devices Holdings B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A., London Branch as administrative agent. The borrower’s obligations were guaranteed by the Company. The credit agreement provided for a term loan facility of $145.0 million, which was set to mature on December 22, 2013. During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company repaid the remaining outstanding principal balance on the loan of $60.1 million and the credit agreement was terminated. The terms of the agreement provided for a three year principal amortization schedule with $3.6 million payable quarterly every March, June, September and December with the balance payable upon the maturity date. During fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2012, the Company made additional principal payments of $17.5 million and $42.0 million, respectively. The loan bore interest at a fluctuating rate for each period equal to the LIBOR rate corresponding with the tenor of the interest period plus a spread of 1.25%. The terms of this facility included limitations on subsidiary indebtedness and on liens against the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, and also included financial covenants that required the Company to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio and not exceed a maximum leverage ratio.
	On April 4, 2011, the Company issued $375.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.0% senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2016 (the 2016 Notes) with semi-annual fixed interest payments due on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing October 15, 2011. The sale of the 2016 Notes was made pursuant to the terms of an underwriting agreement, dated March 30, 2011 between the Company and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated, as representative of the several underwriters named therein. The net proceeds of the offering were $370.5 million, after issuing at a discount and deducting expenses, underwriting discounts and commissions, which are being amortized over the term of the 2016 Notes. The indenture governing the 2016 Notes contains covenants that may limit the Company’s ability to: incur, create, assume or guarantee any debt for borrowed money secured by a lien upon a principal property; enter into sale and lease-back transactions with respect to a principal property; and consolidate with or merge into, or transfer or lease all or substantially all of its assets to, any other party. As of November 2, 2013, the Company was compliant with these covenants. The 2016 Notes are subordinated to any future secured debt and to the other liabilities of the Company’s subsidiaries.
	On June 3, 2013, the Company issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.875% senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023 (the 2023 Notes) with semi-annual fixed interest payments due on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing December 1, 2013. Prior to issuing the 2023 Notes, on April 24, 2013, the Company entered into a treasury rate lock agreement with Bank of America. This agreement allowed the Company to lock a 10-year US Treasury rate of 1.7845% through June 14, 2013 for its anticipated issuance of the 2023 Notes. Upon issuing the 2023 Notes, the Company simultaneously terminated the treasury rate lock agreement resulting in a gain of approximately $11.0 million. This gain is being amortized into interest expense over the 10-year term of the 2023 Notes. The sale of the 2023 Notes was made pursuant to the terms of an underwriting agreement, dated as of May 22, 2013, among the Company and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, as the representatives of the several underwriters named therein. The net proceeds of the offering were $493.9 million, after discount and issuance costs. Debt discount and issuance costs are being amortized through interest expense over the term of the 2023 Notes. The indenture governing the 2023 Notes contains covenants that may limit the Company's ability to: incur, create, assume or guarantee any debt for borrowed money secured by a lien upon a principal property; enter into sale and lease-back transactions with respect to a principal property; and consolidate with or merge into, or transfer or lease all or substantially all of its assets to, any other party. As of November 2, 2013, the Company was compliant with these covenants. The notes are subordinated to any future secured debt and to the other liabilities of the Company's subsidiaries.
	The Company’s principal payments related to its debt obligations are as follows: $375.0 million in fiscal year 2016 and $500.0 million in fiscal year 2023.

Gain_on_Sale_of_Product_Line_N

Gain on Sale of Product Line (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Gain on Sale of Product line [Abstract]	'
GainOnSaleofProductLine [Text Block]	'
	The Company received $100.0 million in cash for the assets and intellectual property and after providing for the write-off of inventory, fixed assets and other costs incurred to complete the transaction, recorded a net gain of $85.4 million in nonoperating income during fiscal 2013. The Company has agreed to provide InvenSense with various transition services subsequent to the closing. The Company may receive additional cash payments, not to exceed $70.0 million, based on the achievement of certain revenue milestones through the first anniversary of the closing date. The sale of the assets and intellectual property related to the microphone product line did not qualify as a discontinued operation as it did not meet the requirement to be considered a component of an entity.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Subsequent Events
	On November 25, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.34 per outstanding share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 17, 2013 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on December 6, 2013.

Supplementary_Financial_Inform

Supplementary Financial Information (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)	'
	SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	(Unaudited)
	Quarterly financial information for fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 (thousands, except per share amounts and as noted):
		4Q13		3Q13		2Q13		1Q13		4Q12		3Q12		2Q12		1Q12
	Revenue	678,133		674,172		659,250		622,134		694,964		683,026		675,094		648,058
	Cost of sales	233,263		239,110		237,055		231,850		251,682		235,152		234,639		238,668
	Gross margin	444,870		435,062		422,195		390,284		443,282		447,874		440,455		409,390
	% of Revenue	65.6	%	64.5	%	64	%	62.7	%	63.8	%	65.6	%	65.2	%	63.2	%
	Research and development	131,034		128,947		128,110		125,164		130,394		129,694		127,537		124,378
	Selling, marketing, general and administrative	98,197		97,773		102,703		97,560		97,609		99,873		99,992		99,045
	Special charges	15,777		—		—		14,071		—		5,836		—		2,595
	Total operating expenses	245,008		226,720		230,813		236,795		228,003		235,403		227,529		226,018
	Operating income	199,862		208,342		191,382		153,489		215,279		212,471		212,926		183,372
	% of Revenue	29	%	31	%	29	%	25	%	31	%	31	%	32	%	28	%
	Nonoperating (income) expenses:
	Interest expense	6,659		7,672		6,357		6,414		6,391		6,459		6,890		6,682
	Interest income	(3,351	)	(3,125	)	(3,044	)	(3,233	)	(3,627	)	(3,506	)	(3,967	)	(3,348	)
	Other, net (a)	(85,958	)	8,754		408		199		(9	)	49		(1,451	)	(48	)
	Total nonoperating (income) expense	(82,650	)	13,301		3,721		3,380		2,755		3,002		1,472		3,286
	Income before income taxes	282,512		195,041		187,661		150,109		212,524		209,469		211,454		180,086
	% of Revenue	42	%	29	%	28	%	24	%	31	%	31	%	31	%	28	%
	Provision for income taxes (b)	80,958		18,802		23,189		18,887		33,337		39,701		48,555		40,704
	Net income	201,554		176,239		164,472		131,222		179,187		169,768		162,899		139,382
	% of Revenue	30	%	26	%	25	%	21	%	26	%	25	%	24	%	22	%
	Earnings per share — basic
	Net income	0.65		0.57		0.53		0.43		0.6		0.57		0.55		0.47
	Earnings per share — diluted
	Net income	0.64		0.56		0.52		0.42		0.58		0.56		0.53		0.46
	Shares used to compute earnings per share (in thousands):
	Basic	311,009		309,117		307,444		303,484		300,679		298,445		298,130		297,788
	Diluted	317,216		315,307		313,368		310,275		307,954		305,359		305,921		305,531
	Dividends declared per share	0.34		0.34		0.34		0.3		0.3		0.3		0.3		0.25
	a) Other, net in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a gain on the sale of the assets and intellectual property related to the Company's microphone product line of $85.4 million.
	b) The provision for income taxes in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes (i) $36.5 million of additional tax expense recorded in connection with the Company's uncertain tax position related to the beneficial treatment of dividends paid by a foreign subsidiary and (ii) $26.7 million of income tax expense on the sale of the assets and intellectual property related to the Company's microphone product line.

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	'
	SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	Years ended November 2, 2013, November 3, 2012 and October 29, 2011
	(Thousands)
		Balance at		Additions				Balance at
		Beginning of		Charged to				End of
	Description	Period		Income Statement		Deductions		Period
	Accounts Receivable Reserves and Allowances:
	Year ended October 29, 2011	$	1,581	$	846	$	962	$	1,465
	Year ended November 3, 2012	$	1,465	$	1,910	$	654	$	2,721
	Year ended November 2, 2013	$	2,721	$	1,789	$	1,917	$	2,593

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its subsidiaries. Upon consolidation, all intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated. Certain amounts reported in previous years have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2013 presentation. Such reclassified amounts were immaterial. The Company’s fiscal year is the 52-week or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to the last day in October. Fiscal year 2013 and 2011 were 52-week periods. Fiscal year 2012 was a 53-week period. The additional week in fiscal 2012 was included in the first quarter ended February 4, 2012.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments	'
	Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
	Cash and cash equivalents are highly liquid investments with insignificant interest rate risk and maturities of three months or less at the time of acquisition. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consist primarily of institutional money market funds, corporate obligations such as commercial paper and floating rate notes, bonds and bank time deposits.
	The Company classifies its investments in readily marketable debt and equity securities as “held-to-maturity,” “available-for-sale” or “trading” at the time of purchase. There were no transfers between investment classifications in any of the fiscal years presented. Held-to-maturity securities, which are carried at amortized cost, include only those securities the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. Securities such as bank time deposits, which by their nature are typically held to maturity, are classified as such. The Company’s other readily marketable cash equivalents and short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of related tax, reported in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income.
	The Company’s deferred compensation plan investments are classified as trading. See Note 7 for additional information on the Company’s deferred compensation plan investments. There were no cash equivalents or short-term investments classified as trading at November 2, 2013 or November 3, 2012.
	The Company periodically evaluates its investments for impairment. There were no other-than-temporary impairments of short-term investments in any of the fiscal years presented.
	Realized gains or losses recognized in non-operating income from the sales of available-for-sale securities were not material during any of the fiscal years presented.
Supplemental Cash Flow Statement Information	'
	Supplemental Cash Flow Statement Information
		2013			2012			2011
	Cash paid during the fiscal year for:
	Income taxes	$	36,863		$	143,899		$	223,716
	Interest	$	29,354		$	29,177		$	16,492
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. The valuation of inventory requires the Company to estimate obsolete or excess inventory as well as inventory that is not of saleable quality. The Company employs a variety of methodologies to determine the net realizable value of its inventory. While a portion of the calculation to record inventory at its net realizable value is based on the age of the inventory and lower of cost or market calculations, a key factor in estimating obsolete or excess inventory requires the Company to estimate the future demand for its products. If actual demand is less than the Company’s estimates, impairment charges, which are recorded to cost of sales, may need to be recorded in future periods. Inventory in excess of saleable amounts is not valued, and the remaining inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market.
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost less allowances for depreciation. The straight-line method of depreciation is used for all classes of assets for financial statement purposes while both straight-line and accelerated methods are used for income tax purposes. Leasehold improvements are amortized based upon the lesser of the term of the lease or the useful life of the asset. Repairs and maintenance charges are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are based on the following useful lives:
	Buildings & building equipment	Up to 25 years
	Machinery & equipment	3-8 years
	Office equipment	3-8 years
	Depreciation expense for property, plant and equipment was $110.2 million, $109.7 million and $116.9 million in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The Company reviews property, plant and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparison of their carrying amount to the future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate over their remaining economic lives. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized in earnings equals the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds their fair value determined by either a quoted market price, if any, or a value determined by utilizing a discounted cash flow technique. If such assets are not impaired, but their useful lives have decreased, the remaining net book value is amortized over the revised useful life.
	f.	Goodwill and Intangible As
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill
	The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment annually as well as whenever events or changes in circumstances suggest that the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. The Company tests goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level (operating segment or one level below an operating segment) on an annual basis on the first day of the fourth quarter (on or about August 1) or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. For the Company’s latest annual impairment assessment that occurred on August 4, 2013, the Company identified its reporting units to be its five operating segments, which meet the aggregation criteria for one reportable segment. The performance of the test involves a two-step process. The first step of the impairment test involves comparing the fair values of the applicable reporting units with their aggregate carrying values, including goodwill. The Company determines the fair value of its reporting units using the income approach methodology of valuation that includes the discounted cash flow method, as well as other generally accepted valuation methodologies. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, the Company performs the second step of the goodwill impairment test to determine the amount of impairment loss. The second step of the goodwill impairment test involves comparing the implied fair value of the affected reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying value of that goodwill. No impairment of goodwill resulted in any of the fiscal years presented. Upon the sale of the assets and intellectual property related to the Company's microphone product line in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, as more fully described in Note 17, the Company assessed the goodwill of the remaining reporting unit for impairment. The Company’s next annual impairment assessment will be performed as of the first day of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 unless indicators arise that would require the Company to reevaluate at an earlier date. The following table presents the changes in goodwill during fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012:
		2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	283,833		$	275,087
	Acquisition of Multigig, Inc. (Note 6)	—			7,298
	Goodwill allocated to sale of product line (Note 17)	(1,609		)	—
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,888			1,448
	Balance at end of year	$	284,112		$	283,833
	Intangible Assets
	The Company reviews finite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparison of their carrying value to future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate over their remaining economic lives. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized in earnings equals the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds their fair value determined by either a quoted market price, if any, or a value determined by utilizing a discounted cash flow technique. As of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, the Company’s finite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following which related to the acquisition of Multigig, Inc. See Note 6 below for further information related to the acquisition of Multigig, Inc.
		November 2, 2013						November 3, 2012
		Gross Carrying			Accumulated			Gross Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount			Amortization			Amount		Amortization
	Technology-based	$	1,100		$	348		$	1,100	$	128
	Amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets was $0.2 million, $0.1 million and $1.3 million in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The remaining amortization expense will be recognized over a period of approximately 3.5 years.
	The Company expects annual amortization expense for intangible assets to be:
	Fiscal Year	Amortization Expense
	2014	$	220
	2015	$	220
	2016	$	220
	2017	$	92
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment on an annual basis on the first day of the fourth quarter (on or about August 1) or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. The impairment test involves the comparison of the fair values of the intangible assets with their carrying amount. No impairment of intangible assets resulted from the impairment tests in any of the fiscal years presented.
	Intangible assets, excluding in-process research and development (IPR&D), are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives or on an accelerated method of amortization that is expected to reflect the estimated pattern of economic use. IPR&D assets are considered indefinite-lived intangible assets until completion or abandonment of the associated R&D efforts. Upon completion of the projects, the IPR&D assets will be amortized over their estimated useful lives.
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets consisted of $27.8 million of IPR&D as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, respectively.
Grant Accounting	'
	Grant Accounting
	Certain of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries have received grants from governmental agencies. These grants include capital, employment and research and development grants. Capital grants for the acquisition of property and equipment are netted against the related capital expenditures and amortized as a credit to depreciation expense over the useful life of the related asset. Employment grants, which relate to employee hiring and training, and research and development grants are recognized in earnings in the period in which the related expenditures are incurred by the Company.
Translation of Foreign Currencies	'
	Translation of Foreign Currencies
	The functional currency for the Company’s foreign sales and research and development operations is the applicable local currency. Gains and losses resulting from translation of these foreign currencies into U.S. dollars are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income. Transaction gains and losses and re-measurement of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are included in income currently, including those at the Company’s principal foreign manufacturing operations where the functional currency is the U.S. dollar. Foreign currency transaction gains or losses included in other expenses, net, were not material in fiscal 2013, 2012 or 2011.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Agreements	'
	Derivative Instruments and Hedging Agreements
	Foreign Exchange Exposure Management — The Company enters into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to offset certain operational and balance sheet exposures from the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Such exposures result from the portion of the Company’s operations, assets and liabilities that are denominated in currencies other
	than the U.S. dollar, primarily the Euro; other significant exposures include the Philippine Peso, the Japanese Yen and the British Pound. These foreign currency exchange contracts are entered into to support transactions made in the normal course of business, and accordingly, are not speculative in nature. The contracts are for periods consistent with the terms of the underlying transactions, generally one year or less. Hedges related to anticipated transactions are designated and documented at the inception of the respective hedges as cash flow hedges and are evaluated for effectiveness monthly. Derivative instruments are employed to eliminate or minimize certain foreign currency exposures that can be confidently identified and quantified. As the terms of the contract and the underlying transaction are matched at inception, forward contract effectiveness is calculated by comparing the change in fair value of the contract to the change in the forward value of the anticipated transaction, with the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (OCI) in shareholders’ equity and reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Any residual change in fair value of the instruments, or ineffectiveness, is recognized immediately in other (income) expense. Additionally, the Company enters into forward foreign currency contracts that economically hedge the gains and losses generated by the re-measurement of certain recorded assets and liabilities in a non-functional currency. Changes in the fair value of these undesignated hedges are recognized in other (income) expense immediately as an offset to the changes in the fair value of the asset or liability being hedged. As of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, the total notional amount of these undesignated hedges was $33.4 million and $31.5 million, respectively. The fair value of these hedging instruments in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 was immaterial.
	Interest Rate Exposure Management — The Company's current and future debt may be subject to interest rate risk.  The Company utilizes interest rate derivatives to alter interest rate exposure in an attempt to reduce the effects of these changes. On April 24, 2013, the Company entered into a treasury rate lock agreement with Bank of America. This agreement allowed the Company to lock a 10-year US Treasury rate of 1.7845% through June 14, 2013 for its anticipated issuance of the 2023 Notes. The Company designated this agreement as a cash flow hedge. On June 3, 2013, the Company terminated the treasury rate lock simultaneously with the issuance of the 2023 Notes which resulted in a gain of approximately $11.0 million. This gain is being amortized into interest expense over the 10-year term of the 2023 Notes. During fiscal 2013 approximately $0.5 million was amortized from OCI into interest expense and approximately $1.1 million will be amortized from OCI into interest expense within the next 12 months.
	On June 30, 2009, the Company entered into interest rate swap transactions related to its outstanding $375.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0% senior unsecured notes (the 2014 Notes) where the Company swapped the notional amount of its $375.0 million of fixed rate debt at 5.0% into floating interest rate debt through July 1, 2014. The Company designated these swaps as fair value hedges. The fair value of the swaps at inception was zero and subsequent changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps were reflected in the carrying value of the interest rate swaps on the balance sheet. The carrying value of the debt on the balance sheet was adjusted by an equal and offsetting amount. The gain or loss on the hedged item (that is, the fixed-rate borrowings) attributable to the hedged benchmark interest rate risk and the offsetting gain or loss on the related interest rate swaps for fiscal year 2012 and fiscal year 2011 was as follows:
	Statement of income classification	November 3, 2012								October 29, 2011
		Loss on Swaps			Gain on Note			Net Income Effect		Loss on Swaps			Gain on Note		Net Income Effect
	Other income	$	(769	)	$	769		$	—	$	(4,614	)	$	4,614	$	—
	The amounts earned and owed under the swap agreements were accrued each period and were reported in interest expense. There was no ineffectiveness recognized in any of the periods presented. In the second quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company terminated the interest rate swap agreement. The Company received $19.8 million in cash proceeds from the swap termination, which included $1.3 million in accrued interest. The proceeds, net of interest received, are disclosed in cash flows from financing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. As a result of the termination, the carrying value of the 2014 Notes was adjusted for the change in the fair value of the interest component of the debt up to the date of the termination of the swap in an amount equal to the fair value of the swap, to be amortized to earnings as a reduction of interest expense over the remaining life of the debt. During fiscal year 2013 and 2012, $4.6 million and $5.3 million, respectively, were amortized into earnings as a reduction of interest expense related to the swap termination. This amortization is reflected in the consolidated statements of cash flows within operating activities. During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, in conjunction with the redemption of the 2014 Notes, the Company recognized the remaining $8.6 million in unamortized proceeds received from the termination of the interest rate swap as other, net expense.
	The market risk associated with the Company’s derivative instruments results from currency exchange rate or interest rate movements that are expected to offset the market risk of the underlying transactions, assets and liabilities being hedged. The counterparties to the agreements relating to the Company’s derivative instruments consist of a number of major international financial institutions with high credit ratings. Based on the credit ratings of the Company’s counterparties as of November 2, 2013, nonperformance is not perceived to be a significant risk. Furthermore, none of the Company’s derivatives are subject to collateral or other security arrangements and none contain provisions that are dependent on the Company’s credit ratings from any credit rating agency. While the contract or notional amounts of derivative financial instruments provide one measure of the volume of these transactions, they do not represent the amount of the Company’s exposure to credit risk. The amounts potentially subject to credit risk (arising from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts) are generally limited to the amounts, if any, by which the counterparties’ obligations under the contracts exceed the obligations of the Company to the counterparties. As a result of the above considerations, the Company does not consider the risk of counterparty default to be significant.
	The Company records the fair value of its derivative financial instruments in its consolidated financial statements in other current assets, other assets or accrued liabilities, depending on their net position, regardless of the purpose or intent for holding the derivative contract. Changes in the fair value of the derivative financial instruments are either recognized periodically in earnings or in shareholders’ equity as a component of OCI. Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recorded in OCI and reclassified into earnings when the underlying contract matures. Changes in the fair values of derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting are reported in earnings as they occur.
Fair Value	'
	Fair Value
	The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company applies the following fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
	Level 1 — Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.
	Level 2 — Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, a Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
	Level 3 — Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.
	The tables below, set forth by level, the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, excluding accrued interest components, that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012. The tables exclude cash on hand and assets and liabilities that are measured at historical cost or any basis other than fair value. As of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, the Company held $45.6 million and $38.9 million, respectively, of cash and held-to-maturity investments that were excluded from the tables below.
		November 2, 2013
		Fair Value measurement at
		Reporting Date using:
		Quoted			Significant			Significant		Total
		Prices in			Other			Other
		Active			Observable			Unobservable
		Markets			Inputs			Inputs
		for			(Level 2)			(Level 3)
		Identical
		Assets
		(Level 1)
	Assets
	Cash equivalents:
	Available-for-sale:
	Institutional money market funds	$	186,896		$	—		$	—	$	186,896
	Corporate obligations (1)	—			159,556			—		159,556
	Short - term investments:
	Available-for-sale:
	Securities with one year or less to maturity:
	Corporate obligations (1)	—			3,764,213			—		3,764,213
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—			207,521			—		207,521
	Floating rate notes (1)	—			113,886			—		113,886
	Securities with greater than one year to maturity:
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—			205,203			—		205,203
	Other assets:
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (2)	$	—		$	2,267		$	—	$	2,267
	Deferred compensation investments	17,431			—			—		17,431
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	204,327		$	4,452,646		$	—	$	4,656,973
	Liabilities
	Contingent consideration	—			—			6,479		6,479
	Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—		$	—		$	6,479	$	6,479
	-1	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of November 2, 2013 was $3,824.0 million.
	-2	The Company has a master netting arrangement by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. As of November 2, 2013, contracts in a liability position of $2.0 million were netted against contracts in an asset position in the consolidated balance sheet.
		November 3, 2012
		Fair Value measurement at
		Reporting Date using:
		Quoted			Significant			Significant		Total
		Prices in			Other			Other
		Active			Observable			Unobservable
		Markets			Inputs			Inputs
		for			(Level 2)			(Level 3)
		Identical
		Assets
		(Level 1)
	Assets
	Cash equivalents:
	Available-for-sale:
	Institutional money market funds	$	143,876		$	—		$	—	$	143,876
	Corporate obligations (1)	—			347,028			—		347,028
	Short - term investments:
	Available-for-sale:
	Securities with one year or less to maturity:
	Corporate obligations (1)	—			2,818,798			—		2,818,798
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—			280,065			—		280,065
	Floating rate notes (1)	—			234,280			—		234,280
	Securities with greater than one year to maturity:
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—			37,408			—		37,408
Other assets:
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (2)	—			1,061			—		1,061
Deferred compensation investments	28,480			—			—		28,480
Total assets measured at fair value	$	172,356		$	3,718,640		$	—	$	3,890,996
Liabilities
Contingent consideration	—			—			12,219		12,219
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—		$	—		$	12,219	$	12,219
-1	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of November 3, 2012 was $3,327.5 million.
-2	The Company has a master netting arrangement by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. As of November 3, 2012, contracts in a liability position of $1.9 million were netted against contracts in an asset position in the consolidated balance sheet.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments:
Cash equivalents and short-term investments — These investments are adjusted to fair value based on quoted market prices or are determined using a yield curve model based on current market rates.
Deferred compensation plan investments — The fair value of these mutual fund, money market fund and equity investments are based on quoted market prices.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts — The estimated fair value of forward foreign currency exchange contracts, which includes derivatives that are accounted for as cash flow hedges and those that are not designated as cash flow hedges, is based on the estimated amount the Company would receive if it sold these agreements at the reporting date taking into consideration current interest rates as well as the creditworthiness of the counterparty for assets and the Company’s creditworthiness for liabilities.
Contingent consideration — The fair value of the contingent consideration was estimated utilizing the income approach and is based upon significant inputs not observable in the market. The income approach is based on two steps. The first step involves a projection of the cash flows that is based on the Company’s estimates of the timing and probability of achieving the defined milestones. The second step involves converting the cash flows into a present value equivalent through discounting. The discount rate reflects the Baa costs of debt plus the relevant risk associated with the asset and the time value of money.
The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration encompasses the following significant unobservable inputs:
Unobservable Inputs	Range
Estimated contingent consideration payments	$7,000
Discount rate	8% - 10%
Timing of cash flows	1 - 23 months
Probability of achievement	100%
Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration subsequent to the acquisition date that are primarily driven by assumptions pertaining to the achievement of the defined milestones will be recognized in operating income in the period of the estimated fair value change. Significant increases or decreases in any of the inputs in isolation may result in a fluctuation in the fair value measurement.
The following table summarizes the change in the fair value of the contingent consideration measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of November 3, 2012 and November 2, 2013:
	Contingent
	Consideration
Balance as of October 30, 2010	$	—
Contingent consideration liability recorded	13,790
Fair value adjustment (2)	183
Balance as of October 29, 2011	$	13,973
Payment made (1)	(2,000		)
Fair value adjustment (2)	246
Balance as of November 3, 2012	$	12,219
Payment made (1)	(6,000		)
Fair value adjustment (2)	260
Balance as of November 2, 2013	$	6,479
-1	The payment is reflected in the statements of cash flows as cash used in financing activities related to the liability recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date and as cash provided by operating activities related to the fair value adjustments previously recognized in earnings.
-2	Recorded in research and development expense in the consolidated statements of income.
Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
On June 30, 2009, the Company issued the 2014 Notes with semi-annual fixed interest payments due on January 1 and July 1 of each year, commencing January 1, 2010. On June 6, 2013, the Company redeemed the 2014 Notes. Based on quotes received from third-party banks, the fair value of the 2014 Notes as of November 3, 2012 was $402.5 million and is classified as a Level 1 measurement according to the fair value hierarchy.
On April 4, 2011, the Company issued $375.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.0% senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2016 (the 2016 Notes) with semi-annual fixed interest payments due on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing October 15, 2011. Based on quotes received from third-party banks, the fair value of the 2016 Notes as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 was $392.8 million and $402.3 million, respectively and is classified as a Level 1 measurement according to the fair value hierarchy.
On June 3, 2013, the Company issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.875% senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023 (the 2023 Notes) with semi-annual fixed interest payments due on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing December 1, 2013. Based on quotes received from third-party banks, the fair value of the 2023 Notes as of November 2, 2013 was $466.0 million and is classified as a Level 1 measurement according to the fair value hierarchy.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingencies at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates relate to the useful lives of fixed assets and identified intangible assets, allowances for doubtful accounts and customer returns, the net realizable value of inventory, potential reserves relating to litigation matters, accrued liabilities, accrued taxes, deferred tax valuation allowances, assumptions pertaining to share-based payments and other reserves. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences may be material to the financial statements.
Concentrations of Risk	'
	Concentrations of Risk
	Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of investments and trade accounts receivable.
	The Company maintains cash, cash equivalents and short-term and long-term investments with high credit quality counterparties, continuously monitors the amount of credit exposure to any one issuer and diversifies its investments in order to minimize its credit risk.
	The Company sells its products to distributors and original equipment manufacturers involved in a variety of industries including industrial process automation, instrumentation, defense/aerospace, automotive, communications, computers and computer peripherals and consumer electronics. The Company has adopted credit policies and standards to accommodate growth in these markets. The Company performs continuing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and although the Company generally does not require collateral, the Company may require letters of credit from customers in certain circumstances. The Company provides reserves for estimated amounts of accounts receivable that may not be collected.
Concentration of Other Risks	'
	Concentration of Other Risks
	The semiconductor industry is characterized by rapid technological change, competitive pricing pressures and cyclical market patterns. The Company’s financial results are affected by a wide variety of factors, including general economic conditions worldwide, economic conditions specific to the semiconductor industry, the timely implementation of new manufacturing technologies, the ability to safeguard patents and intellectual property in a rapidly evolving market and reliance on assembly and test subcontractors, third-party wafer fabricators and independent distributors. In addition, the semiconductor market has historically been cyclical and subject to significant economic downturns at various times. The Company is exposed to the risk of obsolescence of its inventory depending on the mix of future business. Additionally, a large portion of the Company’s purchases of external wafer and foundry services are from a limited number of suppliers, primarily Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). If TSMC or any of the Company’s other key suppliers are unable or unwilling to manufacture and deliver sufficient quantities of components, on the time schedule and of the quality that the Company requires, the Company may be forced to engage additional or replacement suppliers, which could result in significant expenses and disruptions or delays in manufacturing, product development and shipment of product to the Company’s customers. Although the Company has experienced shortages of components, materials and external foundry services from time to time, these items have generally been available to the Company as needed.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue from product sales to customers is generally recognized when title passes, which for shipments to certain foreign countries is subsequent to product shipment. Title for these shipments ordinarily passes within a week of shipment. A reserve for sales returns and allowances for customers is recorded based on historical experience or specific identification of an event necessitating a reserve.
	In all regions of the world, the Company defers revenue and the related cost of sales on shipments to distributors until the distributors resell the products to their customers. As a result, the Company’s revenue fully reflects end customer purchases and is not impacted by distributor inventory levels. Sales to distributors are made under agreements that allow distributors to receive price-adjustment credits, as discussed below, and to return qualifying products for credit, as determined by the Company, in order to reduce the amounts of slow-moving, discontinued or obsolete product from their inventory. These agreements limit such returns to a certain percentage of the value of the Company’s shipments to that distributor during the prior quarter. In addition, distributors are allowed to return unsold products if the Company terminates the relationship with the distributor.
	Distributors are granted price-adjustment credits for sales to their customers when the distributor’s standard cost (i.e., the Company’s sales price to the distributor) does not provide the distributor with an appropriate margin on its sales to its customers. As distributors negotiate selling prices with their customers, the final sales price agreed upon with the customer will be influenced by many factors, including the particular product being sold, the quantity ordered, the particular customer, the geographic location of the distributor and the competitive landscape. As a result, the distributor may request and receive a price-adjustment credit from the Company to allow the distributor to earn an appropriate margin on the transaction.
	Distributors are also granted price-adjustment credits in the event of a price decrease subsequent to the date the product was shipped and billed to the distributor. Generally, the Company will provide a credit equal to the difference between the price paid by the distributor (less any prior credits on such products) and the new price for the product multiplied by the quantity of the specific product in the distributor’s inventory at the time of the price decrease.
	Given the uncertainties associated with the levels of price-adjustment credits to be granted to distributors, the sales price to the distributor is not fixed or determinable until the distributor resells the products to their customers. Therefore, the Company defers revenue recognition from sales to distributors until the distributors have sold the products to their customers.
	Title to the inventory transfers to the distributor at the time of shipment or delivery to the distributor, and payment from the distributor is due in accordance with the Company’s standard payment terms. These payment terms are not contingent upon the distributors’ sale of the products to their customers. Upon title transfer to distributors, inventory is reduced for the cost of goods shipped, the margin (sales less cost of sales) is recorded as “deferred income on shipments to distributors, net” and an account receivable is recorded. Shipping costs are charged to cost of sales as incurred.
	The deferred costs of sales to distributors have historically had very little risk of impairment due to the margins the Company earns on sales of its products and the relatively long life-cycle of the Company’s products. Product returns from distributors that are ultimately scrapped have historically been immaterial. In addition, price protection and price-adjustment credits granted to distributors historically have not exceeded the margins the Company earns on sales of its products. The Company continuously monitors the level and nature of product returns and is in frequent contact with the distributors to ensure reserves are established for all known material issues.
	As of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, the Company had gross deferred revenue of $309.2 million and $299.0 million, respectively, and gross deferred cost of sales of $61.8 million and $60.5 million, respectively. Deferred income on shipments to distributors increased in fiscal 2013 primarily as a result of a mix shift in favor of higher margin products sold into the channel.
	The Company generally offers a twelve-month warranty for its products. The Company’s warranty policy provides for replacement of defective products. Specific accruals are recorded for known product warranty issues. Product warranty expenses during fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 were not material.
	o.	Accu
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
	Other comprehensive (loss) income includes certain transactions that have generally been reported in the consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity. The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 consisted of the following, net of tax:
		2013			2012
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	483		$	982
	Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	953			444
	Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	(435		)	(423		)
	Unrealized gains on derivative instruments	9,097			1,165
	Pension plans
	Prior service cost	4,076			4,079
	Transition obligation	(82		)	(102		)
	Net actuarial loss	(94,638		)	(70,539		)
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(80,546	)	$	(64,394	)
	As of November 2, 2013, the Company held 137 investment securities, 31 of which were in an unrealized loss position with gross unrealized losses of $0.5 million and an aggregate fair value of $972.2 million. As of November 3, 2012, the Company held 88 investment securities, 29 of which were in an unrealized loss position with gross unrealized losses of $0.5 million and an aggregate fair value of $1,214.1 million. These unrealized losses were primarily related to corporate obligations that earn lower interest rates than current market rates. None of these investments have been in a loss position for more than twelve months. As the Company does not intend to sell these investments and it is unlikely that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized basis, which will be at maturity, the Company does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012.
Advertising Expense	'
	Advertising Expense
	Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was approximately $3.3 million in fiscal 2013, $3.9 million in fiscal 2012 and $4.2 million in fiscal 2011.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted income tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the temporary differences are expected to reverse. Additionally, deferred tax assets and liabilities are separated into current and non-current amounts based on the classification of the related assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes.
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock	'
	Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
	Basic earnings per share is computed based only on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, plus the dilutive effect of potential future issuances of common stock relating to stock option programs and other potentially dilutive securities using the treasury stock method. In calculating diluted earnings per share, the dilutive effect of stock options is computed using the average market price for the respective period. In addition, the assumed proceeds under the treasury stock method include the average unrecognized compensation expense of stock options that are in-the-money and restricted stock units. This results in the “assumed” buyback of additional shares, thereby reducing the dilutive impact of in-the-money stock options. Potential shares related to certain of the Company’s outstanding stock options were excluded because they were anti-dilutive. Those potential shares, determined based on the weighted average exercise prices during the respective years, related to the Company’s outstanding stock options could be dilutive in the future.
Share-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	Stock-based compensation is measured at the grant date based on the grant-date fair value of the awards ultimately expected to vest, and is recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, which is generally five years for stock options and three years for restricted stock units. Determining the amount of stock-based compensation to be recorded requires the Company to develop estimates used in calculating the grant-date fair value of stock options. The Company calculates the grant-date fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The use of valuation models requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions such as expected volatility, expected term, risk-free interest rate, expected dividend yield and forfeiture rates. The grant-date fair value of restricted stock units represents the value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant, reduced by the present value of dividends expected to be paid on the Company's common stock prior to vesting.
	See Note 3 for additional information relating to stock-based compensation.
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	Standards Implemented
	Comprehensive Income
	In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income (ASU No. 2011-05). ASU No. 2011-05 amended Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 220, Comprehensive Income, to converge the presentation of comprehensive income between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU No. 2011-05 requires that all non-owner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements and requires reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statements where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. ASU No. 2011-05 eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement in changes of stockholders' equity. ASU No. 2011-05 was effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011, which was the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2013. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-05 in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 affected the presentation of comprehensive income but did not impact the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
	Standards to be Implemented
	Balance Sheet
	In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (ASU No. 2011-11). ASU No. 2011-11 amended ASC 210, Balance Sheet, to converge the presentation of offsetting assets and liabilities between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU No. 2011-11 requires that entities disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. ASU No. 2011-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after January 1, 2013, which is the Company’s fiscal year 2014. Subsequently, in January 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about offsetting Assets and Liabilities, which clarifies that the scope of ASU No. 2011-11 applies to derivatives accounted for in accordance with Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with Section 210-20-45 or Section 815-10-45 or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-11 and ASU No. 2013-01 in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 will require additional disclosures related to offsetting assets and liabilities but will not impact the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
	Comprehensive Income
	In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASU No. 2013-02), which seeks to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income by requiring an entity to report the effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The amendments in ASU No. 2013-02 supersede the presentation requirements for reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income in ASU No. 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income, and ASU No. 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05. ASU No. 2013-02 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012, which is the Company's first quarter of fiscal year 2014. The adoption of ASU No. 2013-02 in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 will affect the presentation of comprehensive income but will not impact the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
	Income Taxes
	In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (ASU No. 2013-11). ASU No. 2013-11 requires that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward, with certain exceptions. ASU No. 2013-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013, which is the Company's first quarter of fiscal year 2015. The adoption of ASU No. 2013-11 in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 will affect the presentation of our unrecognized tax benefits but will not impact the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
Discontinued Operations	'
	Discontinued Operations
	In September 2007, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Baseband Chipset Business to MediaTek Inc. The decision to sell the Baseband Chipset Business was due to the Company’s decision to focus its resources in areas where its signal processing expertise can provide unique capabilities and earn superior returns. During fiscal 2008, the Company completed the sale of its Baseband Chipset Business for net cash proceeds of $269 million. The Company made cash payments of $1.7 million during fiscal 2009 related to retention payments for employees who transferred to MediaTek Inc. and for the reimbursement of intellectual property license fees incurred by MediaTek. During fiscal 2010, the Company received cash proceeds of $62 million as a result of the receipt of a refundable withholding tax and also recorded an additional gain on sale of $0.3 million, or $0.2 million net of tax, due to the settlement of certain items at less than the amounts accrued. In fiscal 2011, additional proceeds of $10 million were released from escrow and $6.5 million net of tax was recorded as additional gain from the sale of discontinued operations. The Company does not expect any additional proceeds from this sale.
	The following amounts related to the Baseband Chipset Business have been segregated from continuing operations and reported as discontinued operations.
		2013			2012			2011
	Gain on sale of discontinued operations before income taxes	$	—		$	—		$	10,000
	Provision for income taxes	—			—			3,500
	Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	$	—		$	—		$	6,500

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities classified as short-term investments	'
	Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities classified as short-term investments at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 were as follows:
		2013				2012
	Unrealized gains on securities classified as short-term investments	$	1,137			$	581
	Unrealized losses on securities classified as short-term investments	(511		)		(519		)
	Net unrealized gains on securities classified as short-term investments	$	626			$	62
Cash and cash equivalents and short term investments	'
	The components of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 were as follows:
		2013				2012
	Cash and cash equivalents:
	Cash	$	45,637			$	35,413
	Available-for-sale	346,452				490,904
	Held-to-maturity	—				2,516
	Total cash and cash equivalents	$	392,089			$	528,833
	Short-term investments:
	Available-for-sale	$	4,290,823			$	3,370,551
	Held-to-maturity (less than one year to maturity)	—				994
	Total short-term investments	$	4,290,823			$	3,371,545
Supplemental cash flow statement Information	'
		2013				2012				2011
	Cash paid during the fiscal year for:
	Income taxes	$	36,863			$	143,899			$	223,716
	Interest	$	29,354			$	29,177			$	16,492
Inventories	'
	Inventories at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 were as follows:
		2013				2012
	Raw materials	$	19,641			$	28,111
	Work in process	175,155				185,773
	Finished goods	88,541				99,839
	Total inventories	$	283,337			$	313,723
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment	'
	Depreciation and amortization are based on the following useful lives:
	Buildings & building equipment	Up to 25 years
	Machinery & equipment	3-8 years
	Office equipment	3-8 years
Changes in goodwill	'
	The following table presents the changes in goodwill during fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012:
		2013				2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	283,833			$	275,087
	Acquisition of Multigig, Inc. (Note 6)	—				7,298
	Goodwill allocated to sale of product line (Note 17)	(1,609		)		—
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,888				1,448
	Balance at end of year	$	284,112			$	283,833
Intangible assets consisted of the following:	'
	As of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, the Company’s finite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following which related to the acquisition of Multigig, Inc. See Note 6 below for further information related to the acquisition of Multigig, Inc.
		November 2, 2013								November 3, 2012
		Gross Carrying				Accumulated				Gross Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount				Amortization				Amount		Amortization
	Technology-based	$	1,100			$	348			$	1,100	$	128
Schedule of expected annual amortization expense	'
	The Company expects annual amortization expense for intangible assets to be:
	Fiscal Year	Amortization Expense
	2014	$	220
	2015	$	220
	2016	$	220
	2017	$	92
Net gain or loss on the hedged item	'
	The gain or loss on the hedged item (that is, the fixed-rate borrowings) attributable to the hedged benchmark interest rate risk and the offsetting gain or loss on the related interest rate swaps for fiscal year 2012 and fiscal year 2011 was as follows:
	Statement of income classification	November 3, 2012										October 29, 2011
		Loss on Swaps				Gain on Note				Net Income Effect		Loss on Swaps			Gain on Note		Net Income Effect
	Other income	$	(769	)		$	769			$	—	$	(4,614	)	$	4,614	$	—
Fair value of hedging instruments	'
	The fair values of these hedging instruments in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 were as follows:
				Fair Value At
		Balance Sheet Location		November 2, 2013				November 3, 2012
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		$	2,377			$	1,161
Effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges	'
	The effect of forward foreign currency derivative instruments designated as cash-flow hedges on the consolidated statements of income and OCI for fiscal 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		November 2, 2013				November 3, 2012
	Loss recognized in OCI on derivatives (net of tax of $409 in 2013 and $1,233 in 2012)	$	(2,589	)		$	(7,923	)
	Amounts reclassified from OCI into income (net of tax of $195 in 2013 and $1,160 in 2012)	$	(1,479	)		$	7,401
Cash flow hedge reclassified into earnings	'
	The amounts reclassified into earnings before tax related to forward foreign currency derivative instruments, are recognized in cost of sales and operating expenses for fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 were as follows:
		November 2, 2013				November 3, 2012
	Cost of sales	$	(967	)		$	3,096
	Research and development	$	(551	)		$	2,344
	Selling, marketing, general and administrative	$	(156	)		$	3,121
Summary of activity in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income related to derivatives	'
	The following table summarizes activity in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income related to derivatives classified as cash flow hedges held by the Company during the period from October 30, 2011 through November 2, 2013:
		2013				2012
	Balance at beginning of year, net of tax	$	1,165			$	1,687
	Changes in fair value of derivatives — gain (loss), net of tax	9,708				(7,923		)
	(Gain) loss reclassified into earnings from other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1,776		)		7,401
	Balance at end of year, net of tax	$	9,097			$	1,165
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities	'
	The tables below, set forth by level, the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, excluding accrued interest components, that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012. The tables exclude cash on hand and assets and liabilities that are measured at historical cost or any basis other than fair value. As of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, the Company held $45.6 million and $38.9 million, respectively, of cash and held-to-maturity investments that were excluded from the tables below.
		November 2, 2013
		Fair Value measurement at
		Reporting Date using:
		Quoted				Significant				Significant		Total
		Prices in				Other				Other
		Active				Observable				Unobservable
		Markets				Inputs				Inputs
		for				(Level 2)				(Level 3)
		Identical
		Assets
		(Level 1)
	Assets
	Cash equivalents:
	Available-for-sale:
	Institutional money market funds	$	186,896			$	—			$	—	$	186,896
	Corporate obligations (1)	—				159,556				—		159,556
	Short - term investments:
	Available-for-sale:
	Securities with one year or less to maturity:
	Corporate obligations (1)	—				3,764,213				—		3,764,213
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—				207,521				—		207,521
	Floating rate notes (1)	—				113,886				—		113,886
	Securities with greater than one year to maturity:
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—				205,203				—		205,203
	Other assets:
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (2)	$	—			$	2,267			$	—	$	2,267
	Deferred compensation investments	17,431				—				—		17,431
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	204,327			$	4,452,646			$	—	$	4,656,973
	Liabilities
	Contingent consideration	—				—				6,479		6,479
	Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—			$	—			$	6,479	$	6,479
	-1	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of November 2, 2013 was $3,824.0 million.
	-2	The Company has a master netting arrangement by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. As of November 2, 2013, contracts in a liability position of $2.0 million were netted against contracts in an asset position in the consolidated balance sheet.
		November 3, 2012
		Fair Value measurement at
		Reporting Date using:
		Quoted				Significant				Significant		Total
		Prices in				Other				Other
		Active				Observable				Unobservable
		Markets				Inputs				Inputs
		for				(Level 2)				(Level 3)
		Identical
		Assets
		(Level 1)
	Assets
	Cash equivalents:
	Available-for-sale:
	Institutional money market funds	$	143,876			$	—			$	—	$	143,876
	Corporate obligations (1)	—				347,028				—		347,028
	Short - term investments:
	Available-for-sale:
	Securities with one year or less to maturity:
	Corporate obligations (1)	—				2,818,798				—		2,818,798
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—				280,065				—		280,065
	Floating rate notes (1)	—				234,280				—		234,280
	Securities with greater than one year to maturity:
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—				37,408				—		37,408
	Other assets:
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (2)	—				1,061				—		1,061
	Deferred compensation investments	28,480				—				—		28,480
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	172,356			$	3,718,640			$	—	$	3,890,996
	Liabilities
Contingent consideration	—				—				12,219		12,219
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—			$	—			$	12,219	$	12,219
-1	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of November 3, 2012 was $3,327.5 million.
-2	The Company has a master netting arrangement by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. As of November 3, 2012, contracts in a liability position of $1.9 million were netted against contracts in an asset position in the consolidated balance sheet.
Schedule of fair value inputs	'
	The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration encompasses the following significant unobservable inputs:
	Unobservable Inputs	Range
	Estimated contingent consideration payments	$7,000
	Discount rate	8% - 10%
	Timing of cash flows	1 - 23 months
	Probability of achievement	100%
Change in the fair value of the contingent consideration	'
	The following table summarizes the change in the fair value of the contingent consideration measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of November 3, 2012 and November 2, 2013:
		Contingent
		Consideration
	Balance as of October 30, 2010	$	—
	Contingent consideration liability recorded	13,790
	Fair value adjustment (2)	183
	Balance as of October 29, 2011	$	13,973
	Payment made (1)	(2,000		)
	Fair value adjustment (2)	246
	Balance as of November 3, 2012	$	12,219
	Payment made (1)	(6,000		)
	Fair value adjustment (2)	260
	Balance as of November 2, 2013	$	6,479
	-1	The payment is reflected in the statements of cash flows as cash used in financing activities related to the liability recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date and as cash provided by operating activities related to the fair value adjustments previously recognized in earnings.
	-2	Recorded in research and development expense in the consolidated statements of income.
Components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss)	'
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 consisted of the following, net of tax:
		2013				2012
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	$	483			$	982
	Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	953				444
	Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	(435		)		(423		)
	Unrealized gains on derivative instruments	9,097				1,165
	Pension plans
	Prior service cost	4,076				4,079
	Transition obligation	(82		)		(102		)
	Net actuarial loss	(94,638		)		(70,539		)
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(80,546	)		$	(64,394	)
Computation of basic and diluted earnings per share	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
		2013				2012				2011
	Income from continuing operations, net of tax	$	673,487			$	651,236			$	860,894
	Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	—				—				6,500
	Net income	$	673,487			$	651,236			$	867,394
	Basic shares:
	Weighted average shares outstanding	307,763				298,761				299,417
	Earnings per share-basic:
	Income from continuing operations, net of tax	$	2.19			$	2.18			$	2.88
	Total income from discontinued operations, net of tax	—				—				0.02
	Net income	$	2.19			$	2.18			$	2.9
	Diluted shares:
	Weighted average shares outstanding	307,763				298,761				299,417
	Assumed exercise of common stock equivalents	6,278				7,430				8,819
	Weighted average common and common equivalent shares	314,041				306,191				308,236
	Earnings per share-diluted:
	Income from continuing operations, net of tax	$	2.14			$	2.13			$	2.79
	Total income from discontinued operations, net of tax	—				—				0.02
	Net income	$	2.14			$	2.13			$	2.81
	Anti-dilutive shares related to:
	Outstanding stock options	4,116				7,209				9,526
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	'
	The following amounts related to the Baseband Chipset Business have been segregated from continuing operations and reported as discontinued operations.
		2013				2012				2011
	Gain on sale of discontinued operations before income taxes	$	—			$	—			$	10,000
	Provision for income taxes	—				—				3,500
	Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	$	—			$	—			$	6,500

StockBased_Compensation_and_Sh1

Stock-Based Compensation and Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Information pertaining to the Company's stock option awards and the related estimated weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the fair value of stock options granted	'
	Information pertaining to the Company’s stock option awards and the related estimated weighted-average assumptions to calculate the fair value of stock options granted is as follows:
	Stock Options	2013				2012				2011
	Options granted (in thousands)	2,407				2,456				1,990
	Weighted-average exercise price		$46.40				$39.58				$37.59
	Weighted-average grant-date fair value		$7.38				$7.37				$8.62
	Assumptions:
	Weighted-average expected volatility	24.6		%		28.4		%		29.3		%
	Weighted-average expected term (in years)	5.4				5.3				5.3
	Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	1		%		1.1		%		2.1		%
	Weighted-average expected dividend yield	2.9		%		3		%		2.4		%
Summary of the activity under the Company's stock option plans	'
	A summary of the activity under the Company’s stock option plans as of November 2, 2013 and changes during the fiscal year then ended is presented below:
		Options			Weighted-				Weighted-		Aggregate
		Outstanding			Average Exercise				Average		Intrinsic
		(in thousands)			Price Per Share				Remaining		Value
									Contractual
									Term in Years
	Options outstanding November 3, 2012	26,453				$31.73
	Options granted	2,407				$46.40
	Options exercised	(9,649	)			$31.73
	Options forfeited	(185	)			$32.73
	Options expired	(34	)			$40.89
	Options outstanding at November 2, 2013	18,992				$33.56			5.1			$306,077
	Options exercisable at November 2, 2013	12,100				$30.93			3.5			$226,893
	Options vested or expected to vest at November 2, 2013 (1)	18,531				$33.35			5			$302,569
	-1	In addition to the vested options, the Company expects a portion of the unvested options to vest at some point in the future. Options expected to vest is calculated by applying an estimated forfeiture rate to the unvested options.
Summary of the company's restricted stock unit award activity	'
	A summary of the Company’s restricted stock unit award activity as of November 2, 2013 and changes during the fiscal year then ended is presented below:
		Restricted			Weighted-
		Stock Units			Average Grant-
		Outstanding			Date Fair Value
		(in thousands)			Per Share
	Restricted stock units outstanding at November 3, 2012	3,060				$33.01
	Units granted	810				$42.37
	Restrictions lapsed	(1,313	)			$29.93
	Forfeited	(64	)			$35.39
	Restricted stock units outstanding at November 2, 2013	2,493				$37.62

Recovered_Sheet1

Industry, Segment And Geographic Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Revenue Trends by End Market	'
	The following table summarizes revenue by end market. The categorization of revenue by end market is determined using a variety of data points including the technical characteristics of the product, the “sold to” customer information, the “ship to” customer information and the end customer product or application into which the Company’s product will be incorporated. As data systems for capturing and tracking this data evolve and improve, the categorization of products by end market can vary over time. When this occurs, the Company reclassifies revenue by end market for prior periods. Such reclassifications typically do not materially change the sizing of, or the underlying trends of results within, each end market.
		2013							2012				2011
		Revenue		% of		Y/Y%			Revenue		% of		Revenue		% of
				Total							Total				Total
				Product							Product				Product
				Revenue*							Revenue				Revenue
	Industrial	$	1,219,798	46	%	(2	)%		$	1,246,380	46	%	$	1,416,686	47	%
	Automotive	481,803		18	%	4	%		463,927		17	%	418,419		14	%
	Consumer	403,649		15	%	(13	)%		464,103		17	%	556,056		19	%
	Communications	528,439		20	%	—	%		526,732		20	%	602,159		20	%
	Total Revenue	$	2,633,689	100	%	(2	)%		$	2,701,142	100	%	$	2,993,320	100	%
	________________
	*	The sum of the individual percentages do not equal the total due to rounding.
	Re
Revenue Trends by Product Type	'
	Revenue Trends by Product Type
	The following table summarizes revenue by product categories. The categorization of the Company’s products into broad categories is based on the characteristics of the individual products, the specification of the products and in some cases the specific uses that certain products have within applications. The categorization of products into categories is therefore subject to judgment in some cases and can vary over time. In instances where products move between product categories, the Company reclassifies the amounts in the product categories for all prior periods. Such reclassifications typically do not materially change the sizing of, or the underlying trends of results within, each product category.
		2013							2012				2011
		Revenue		% of		Y/Y%			Revenue		% of		Revenue		% of
				Total							Total				Total
				Product							Product				Product
				Revenue*							Revenue*				Revenue
	Converters	$	1,180,072	45	%	(1	)%		$	1,192,064	44	%	$	1,343,487	45	%
	Amplifiers/Radio frequency	682,759		26	%	(2	)%		697,687		26	%	788,299		26	%
	Other analog	372,281		14	%	(6	)%		397,376		15	%	410,323		14	%
	Subtotal analog signal processing	2,235,112		85	%	(2	)%		2,287,127		85	%	2,542,109		85	%
	Power management & reference	172,920		7	%	(5	)%		182,134		7	%	217,615		7	%
	Total analog products	$	2,408,032	91	%	(2	)%		$	2,469,261	91	%	$	2,759,724	92	%
	Digital signal processing	225,657		9	%	(3	)%		231,881		9	%	233,596		8	%
	Total Revenue	$	2,633,689	100	%	(2	)%		$	2,701,142	100	%	$	2,993,320	100	%
	________________
	*	The sum of the individual percentages do not equal the total due to rounding.
Revenue Trends and Property, Plant and Equipment by Geographic Region	'
	Geographic Information
	Revenue by geographic region is based upon the primary location of the Company's customers' design activity for its products. In fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, the predominant countries comprising “Rest of North and South America” are Canada and Mexico; the predominant countries comprising “Europe” are Germany, Sweden, France and the United Kingdom; and the predominant countries comprising “Rest of Asia” are Taiwan and South Korea.
		2013		2012			2011
	Revenue from continuing operations
	United States	$	821,269	$	818,653		$	866,142
	Rest of North and South America	99,215		114,133			144,585
	Europe	840,585		852,668			967,417
	Japan	292,804		333,558			398,587
	China	349,575		341,196			360,594
	Rest of Asia	230,241		240,934			255,995
	Subtotal all foreign countries	1,812,420		1,882,489			2,127,178
	Total revenue	$	2,633,689	$	2,701,142		$	2,993,320
	Property, plant and equipment
	United States	$	201,957	$	194,937		$	187,013
	Ireland	124,227		127,669			128,660
	Philippines	165,815		164,727			149,098
	All other countries	16,172		13,534			14,068
	Subtotal all foreign countries	306,214		305,930			291,826
	Total property, plant and equipment	$	508,171	$	500,867		$	478,839

Special_Charges_Tables

Special Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Summary of the Company's special charges, Income Statement	'
	Statement of Income	Reduction of
		Operating
		Costs
	Workforce reductions	2,239
	Total Fiscal 2011 Charges	$	2,239
	Workforce reductions	7,966
	Facility closure costs	186
	Non-cash impairment charge	219
	Other items	60
	Total Fiscal 2012 Charges	$	8,431
	Workforce reductions	29,848
	Total Fiscal 2013 Charges	$	29,848
Accrued restructuring	'
	Accrued Restructuring	Reduction of
		Operating
		Costs
	Balance at October 30, 2010	$	5,546
	Fiscal 2011 special charges	2,239
	Severance payments	(3,913		)
	Effect of foreign currency on accrual	4
	Balance at October 29, 2011	$	3,876
	Fiscal 2012 special charges	8,431
	Severance payments	(8,931		)
	Facility closure costs	(186		)
	Non-cash impairment charge	(219		)
	Effect of foreign currency on accrual	22
	Balance at November 3, 2012	$	2,993
	Fiscal 2013 special charges	29,848
	Severance payments	(12,907		)
	Effect of foreign currency on accrual	21
	Balance at November 2, 2013	$	19,955

Deferred_Compensation_Plan_Inv1

Deferred Compensation Plan Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Deferred Compensation Plan Investments [Abstract]	'
Components of investment	'
	The components of the investments as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 were as follows:
		2013		2012
	Money market funds	$	3,462	$	17,939
	Mutual funds	13,969		10,541
	Total Deferred Compensation Plan investments	$	17,431	$	28,480

Accrued_Liabilities_Tables

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	'
	Accrued liabilities at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 consisted of the following:
		2013		2012
	Accrued compensation and benefits	$	71,094	$	82,027
	Special charges	19,955		2,993
	Other	66,551		63,887
	Total accrued liabilities	$	157,600	$	148,907

Lease_Commitments_Tables

Lease Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Schedule of future minimum rental payments required under long-term operating leases	'
	The following is a schedule of future minimum rental payments required under long-term operating leases at November 2, 2013:
		Operating
	Fiscal Years	Leases
	2014	$	28,045
	2015	17,879
	2016	9,887
	2017	7,016
	2018	4,491
	Later Years	1,753
	Total	$	69,071

Retirement_Plans_Tables

Retirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of net periodic pension cost of non-U.S. plans	'
	Net annual periodic pension cost of non-U.S. plans is presented in the following table:
		2013				2012			2011
	Service cost	$	11,323			$	7,909		$	9,175
	Interest cost	12,528				10,901			11,395
	Expected return on plan assets	(11,771		)		(10,469		)	(10,938		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	(235		)		—			—
	Amortization of transition obligation	20				19			15
	Recognized actuarial loss	2,999				361			1,630
	Net periodic pension cost	$	14,864			$	8,721		$	11,277
Schedule of obligation and asset data of the Company's non-US plans	'
	Obligation and asset data of the Company’s non-U.S. plans at each fiscal year end is presented in the following table:
		2013				2012
	Change in Benefit Obligation
	Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$	272,256			$	210,913
	Service cost	11,323				7,909
	Interest cost	12,528				10,901
	Participant contributions	2,412				2,523
	Plan Amendments	—				(4,663		)
	Premiums paid	(244		)		(191		)
	Actuarial loss	41,808				63,127
	Benefits paid	(2,693		)		(3,411		)
	Exchange rate adjustment	10,275				(14,852		)
	Benefit obligation at end of year	$	347,665			$	272,256
	Change in Plan Assets
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	200,161			$	184,754
	Actual return on plan assets	26,480				18,391
	Employer contributions	16,181				10,611
	Participant contributions	2,412				2,523
	Premiums paid	(244		)		(191		)
	Benefits paid	(2,693		)		(3,411		)
	Exchange rate adjustment	7,032				(12,516		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	249,329			$	200,161
	Reconciliation of Funded Status
	Funded status	$	(98,336	)		$	(72,095	)
	Amounts Recognized in the Balance Sheet
	Non-current assets	$	—			$	2,596
	Current liabilities	(642		)		(657		)
	Non-current liabilities	(97,694		)		(74,034		)
	Net amount recognized	$	(98,336	)		$	(72,095	)
		2013				2012
	Reconciliation of Amounts Recognized in the Statement of Financial Position
	Initial net obligation	$	(85	)		$	(109	)
	Prior service credit	4,657				4,663
	Net loss	(110,885		)		(82,640		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(106,313		)		(78,086		)
	Accumulated contributions in excess of net periodic benefit cost	7,977				5,991
	Net amount recognized	$	(98,336	)		$	(72,095	)
	Changes Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
	Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income
	Prior service cost	$	—			$	(4,663	)
	Net loss arising during the year (includes curtailment gains not recognized as a component of net periodic cost)	$	27,099			$	55,205
	Effect of exchange rates on amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	3,912				(2,202		)
	Amounts recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost
	Amortization, settlement or curtailment recognition of net transition obligation	(20		)		(19		)
	Amortization or curtailment recognition of prior service credit (cost)	235				—
	Amortization or settlement recognition of net loss	(2,999		)		(361		)
	Total recognized in other comprehensive loss	$	28,227			$	47,960
	Total recognized in net periodic cost and other comprehensive loss	$	43,091			$	56,681
	Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income over the next fiscal year
	Initial net obligation	$	(20	)		$	(20	)
	Prior service credit	240				228
	Net loss	(4,523		)		(2,939		)
	Total	$	(4,303	)		$	(2,731	)
Schedule of accumulated and projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets	'
	Information relating to the Company’s non-U.S. plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets and accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets at each fiscal year end is presented in the following table:
		2013				2012
	Plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
	Projected benefit obligation	$	347,666			$	237,422
	Fair value of plan assets	$	249,330			$	162,731
	Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
	Projected benefit obligation	$	280,958			$	219,248
	Accumulated benefit obligation	$	221,715			$	175,243
	Fair value of plan assets	$	185,863			$	146,155
Schedule of weighted average assumptions used	'
	The range of assumptions used for the non-U.S. defined benefit plans reflects the different economic environments within the various countries. The projected benefit obligation was determined using the following weighted-average assumptions:
		2013			2012
	Discount rate	4.05	%		4.55	%
	Rate of increase in compensation levels	2.84	%		2.85	%
	Net annual periodic pension cost was determined using the following weighted average assumptions:
		2013			2012
	Discount rate	4.55	%		5.6	%
	Expected long-term return on plan assets	5.59	%		5.71	%
	Rate of increase in compensation levels	2.85	%		3.07	%
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'
	The following table presents plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories as of November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 using the same three-level hierarchy described in Note 2j:
		2-Nov-13												3-Nov-12
		Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using:												Fair Value Measurement at Reporting Date Using:
		Quoted				Significant			Unobservable			Total		Quoted		Significant		Unobservable		Total
		Prices in				Other			Inputs					Prices in		Other		Inputs
		Active				Observable			(Level 3)					Active		Observable		(Level 3)
		Markets for				Inputs								Markets for		Inputs
		Identical				(Level 2)								Identical		(Level 2)
		Assets												Assets
		(Level 1)												(Level 1)
	Unit trust funds(1)	$	—			$	183,062		$	—		$	183,062	$	—	$	142,556	$	—	$	142,556
	Equities(1)	3,676				29,236			83			32,995		2,892		24,176		635		27,703
	Fixed income securities(2)	—				29,356			—			29,356		—		26,340		—		26,340
	Property(3)	—				—			3,146			3,146		—		—		2,881		2,881
	Cash and cash equivalents	770				—			—			770		681		—		—		681
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	4,446			$	241,654		$	3,229		$	249,329	$	3,573	$	193,072	$	3,516	$	200,161
	_______________________________________
	-1	The majority of the assets in these categories are invested in a mix of equities, including those from North America, Europe and Asia. The funds are valued using the net asset value method in which an average of the market prices for underlying investments is used to value the fund. Due to the nature of the underlying assets of these funds, changes in market conditions and the economic environment may significantly impact the net asset value of these investments and, consequently, the fair value of the investments. These investments are redeemable at net asset value to the extent provided in the documentation governing the investments. However, these redemption rights may be restricted in accordance with governing documents. Publicly traded securities are valued at the last trade or closing price reported in the active market in which the individual securities are traded. Level 3 securities are valued at book value per share based upon the financial statements of the investment.
	-2	The majority of the assets in this category are invested in funds primarily concentrated in non-U.S. debt instruments. The funds are valued using the net asset value method in which an average of the market prices for underlying investments is used to value the fund.
	-3	The majority of the assets in this category are invested in properties in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Europe and other established international markets. Investments in properties are stated at estimated fair values based upon valuations by external independent property appraisers.
Reconciliation of the plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)	'
	The table below presents a reconciliation of the plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for fiscal years 2012 and 2013.
		Properties				Equities
	Balance as of October 29, 2011	$	3,166			$	614
	Realized and unrealized return on plan assets	12				—
	Exchange rate adjustment	(297		)		21
	Balance as of November 3, 2012	$	2,881			$	635
	Purchases, sales, and settlements, net	—				(522		)
	Realized and unrealized return on plan assets	116				—
	Exchange rate adjustment	149				(30		)
	Balance as of November 2, 2013	$	3,146			$	83
Schedule of expected company contributions and estimated future benefit payments	'
	Expected fiscal 2014 Company contributions and estimated future benefit payments are as follows:
	Expected Company Contributions
	2014	$	16,302
	Expected Benefit Payments
	2014	$	3,511
	2015	$	2,849
	2016	$	3,500
	2017	$	3,800
	2018	$	4,234
	2019 through 2023	$	32,345

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of income tax provision reconciliation	'
	The reconciliation of income tax computed at the U.S. federal statutory rates to income tax expense is as follows:
		2013			2012			2011
	U.S. federal statutory tax rate	35		%	35		%	35		%
	Income tax provision reconciliation:
	Tax at statutory rate:	$	285,363		$	284,737		$	371,506
	Net foreign income subject to lower tax rate	(162,286		)	(117,679		)	(144,507		)
	State income taxes, net of federal benefit	(2,098		)	(2,472		)	1,162
	Valuation allowance	3,113			3,908			(6,700		)
	Federal research and development tax credits	(12,914		)	(964		)	(14,681		)
	Change in uncertain tax positions	37,226			(5,184		)	(9,897		)
	Other, net	(6,568		)	(49		)	3,670
	Total income tax provision	$	141,836		$	162,297		$	200,553
Schedule of income before income tax domestic and foreign	'
	For financial reporting purposes, income before income taxes includes the following components:
		2013			2012			2011
	Pretax income:
	Domestic	$	124,737		$	233,478		$	355,819
	Foreign	690,586			580,055			705,628
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	815,323		$	813,533		$	1,061,447
Schedule of components of the provision for income taxes	'
	The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
		2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal tax	$	88,431		$	90,303		$	92,103
	Foreign	70,656			80,825			104,959
	State	448			970			1,787
	Total current	$	159,535		$	172,098		$	198,849
	Deferred (prepaid):
	Federal	$	(18,182	)	$	(9,948	)	$	9,399
	State	1,982			(551		)	(5,762		)
	Foreign	(1,499		)	698			(1,933		)
	Total (prepaid) deferred	$	(17,699	)	$	(9,801	)	$	1,704
Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities	'
	The significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities for the fiscal years ended November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012 are as follows:
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Inventory reserves	$	23,238		$	23,496
	Deferred income on shipments to distributors	34,882			33,236
	Reserves for compensation and benefits	32,473			26,046
	Tax credit carryovers	48,920			44,550
	Stock-based compensation	89,944			96,140
	Depreciation	4,507			4,386
	Sale of business assets	22,564			—
	Other	24,803			8,712
	Total gross deferred tax assets	281,331			236,566
	Valuation allowance	(43,502		)	(37,350		)
	Total deferred tax assets	237,829			199,216
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Depreciation	(46,636		)	(40,634		)
	Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	(26,325		)	(19,928		)
	Other	(8,380		)	(5,918		)
	Total gross deferred tax liabilities	(81,341		)	(66,480		)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	156,488		$	132,736
Schedule of changes in unrealized tax benefits	'
	The following table summarizes the changes in the total amounts of unrealized tax benefits for fiscal 2011 through fiscal 2013.
		Unrealized Tax Benefits
	Balance, October 29, 2011	$	9,665
	Reductions for tax positions related to prior years	(6,168		)
	Additions for tax positions related to prior years	2,212
	Additions for tax positions related to current year	1,394
	Balance, November 3, 2012	$	7,103
	Additions for tax positions related to current year	22,762
	Additions for tax positions related to prior years	41,945
	Reductions for tax positions related to prior years	(2,176		)
	Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(1,495		)
	Balance, November 2, 2013	$	68,139

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 30, 2010	Oct. 31, 2009
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities classified as short-term investments	'	'	'	'
Unrealized gains on securities classified as short-term investments	$1,137	$581	'	'
Unrealized losses on securities classified as short-term investments	-511	-519	'	'
Net unrealized losses on securities classified as short-term investments	626	62	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents:	'	'	'	'
Cash	45,637	35,413	'	'
Total cash and cash equivalents	392,089	528,833	1,405,100	1,070,000
Short-term investments:	'	'	'	'
Available-for-sale	4,290,823	3,370,551	'	'
Held-to-maturity (less than one year to maturity)	0	994	'	'
Total short-term investments	4,290,823	3,371,545	'	'
Available-for-sale [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents:	'	'	'	'
Cash Equivalents	346,452	490,904	'	'
Held-to-maturity [Member]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents:	'	'	'	'
Cash Equivalents	$0	$2,516	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Supplemental Cash Flow Statement Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Cash paid during the fiscal year for:	'	'	'
Income taxes	$36,863	$143,899	$223,716
Interest	$29,354	$29,177	$16,492

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013		Nov. 03, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventories	'		'
Raw materials	$19,641		$28,111
Work in process	175,155		185,773
Finished goods	88,541		99,839
Total inventories	$283,337	[1]	$313,723	[1]
[1]	Includes $2,273 and $2,517 related to stock-based compensation at November 2, 2013 and November 3, 2012, respectively.

Summary_of_Significant_Account6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment	'	'	'
Depreciation expense	$110,196	$109,705	$116,873
Buildings & building equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment	'	'	'
Maximum	'25 years	'	'
Minimum	'25 years	'	'
Machinery & equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Usefull Life, Minimum	'3 years	'	'
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Usefull Life, Maximum	'8 years	'	'
Office equipment [Member]	'	'	'
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Usefull Life, Minimum	'3 years	'	'
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Usefull Life, Maximum	'8 years	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 30, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012
Changes in goodwill	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	'	$283,833	$275,087
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit	'	-1,609	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	1,888	1,448
Balance at end of year	'	284,112	283,833
Number of operating segments	'	5	'
Number of reportable segments	'	1	'
Multigig Inc [Member]	'	'	'
Changes in goodwill	'	'	'
Acquisition	$7,000	$0	$7,298

Summary_of_Significant_Account8

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Mar. 30, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012
				IPR&D [Member]	IPR&D [Member]	Multigig Inc [Member]	Multigig Inc [Member]	Multigig Inc [Member]
							Technology-based [Member]	Technology-based [Member]
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	'	'	'	'	'	$1,100,000	$1,100,000	$1,100,000
Accumulated Amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	348,000	128,000
Amortization of intangibles	220,000	128,000	1,346,000	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets, remaining amortization period	'3 years 182 days	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
2014	220,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
2015	220,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
2016	220,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
2017	92,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	'	'	'	$27,800,000	$27,800,000	'	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account9

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Derivative Gain or Loss on Hedged Items (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
		Other Income [Member]	Other Income [Member]
Gain or loss on the hedged item (that is, the fixed-rate borrowings) attributable to the hedged benchmark interest rate risk and the offsetting gain or loss on the related interest rate swaps	'	'	'
Statement of income classification	'Other income	'	'
Loss on Swaps	'	($769)	($4,614)
Gain on Note	'	769	4,614
Net Income Effect	'	$0	$0

Recovered_Sheet2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Derivative Fair Value of Hedging Instruments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Aug. 03, 2013	Nov. 02, 2013
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts [Member]	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts [Member]	Senior Unsecured Five Percent Debt [Member]	Senior Unsecured Five Percent Debt [Member]
	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member]	Prepaid expenses and other current assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Write Off remaining unamortized proceeds from termination of interest rate swap	'	'	$8,600,000	$8,600,000
Fair value of hedging instruments	'	'	'	'
Balance sheet location, forward foreign currency exchange contracts	'Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'	'	'
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	$2,377,000	$1,161,000	'	'

Recovered_Sheet3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Derivative Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2013	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Amount To Be Reclassifed In Next Twelve Months	'	$1,100,000	'	'
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	'	500,000	'	'
Gain on Termination of Rate Lock Agreement	11,000,000	11,000,000	'	'
Effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges	'	'	'	'
(Gain) loss recognized in OCI on derivatives (net of taxes)	'	9,708,000	-7,923,000	3,347,000
Loss (gain) reclassified from OCI into income (net of taxes)	'	-1,776,000	7,401,000	-7,793,000
Tax effect on changes in fair value of derivatives	'	4,242,000	1,233,000	539,000
Tax effect on realized (gain) loss reclassification	'	354,000	1,160,000	-1,171,000
Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	'	'	'	'
Effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges	'	'	'	'
(Gain) loss recognized in OCI on derivatives (net of taxes)	'	-2,589,000	-7,923,000	'
Loss (gain) reclassified from OCI into income (net of taxes)	'	-1,479,000	7,401,000	'
Tax effect on changes in fair value of derivatives	'	409,000	1,233,000	'
Tax effect on realized (gain) loss reclassification	'	$195,000	$1,160,000	'
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | 10 year US Treasury rate of 1.7845% [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	0.00%	0.00%	'	'

Recovered_Sheet4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Derivative Instruments Reclassified Into Earnings (Details) (Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012
Cost of sales [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	($967)	$3,096
Research and development [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	-551	2,344
Selling, marketing, general and administrative [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	($156)	$3,121

Recovered_Sheet5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Derivative Accumulated Gains or Losses (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$1,165	$1,687	'
Changes in fair value of derivatives - (loss) gain, net of tax	9,708	-7,923	3,347
Loss (gain) reclassified into earnings from other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-1,776	7,401	-7,793
Balance at end of year	$9,097	$1,165	$1,687

Recovered_Sheet6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Derivatives Textual (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				1 Months Ended
	5-May-12	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Jun. 30, 2009	Jun. 30, 2009	Jun. 30, 2009
				Forward Contracts [Member]	Forward Contracts [Member]	Swap, Receivable [Member]	Swap, Payable [Member]	5.0% Senior unsecured notes due July 1, 2014 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	'	$1,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Amount To Be Reclassifed In Next Twelve Months	'	1,100,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Contracts period	'	'one year or less	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	'	'	'	33,400,000	31,500,000	'	'	'
Interest rate to be paid on long term notes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5.00%
Aggregate principal amount of debt	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	375,000,000
Maturity date of senior unsecured notes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1-Jul-14
Number of Installments	'	'	'	'	'	'Two	'Four	'
Cash proceeds from swap termination	19,800,000	19,800,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Accrued interest from swap termination	1,300,000	1,300,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization into interest expense from swap termination	'	4,600,000	5,300,000	'	'	'	'	'
Notional Amount of Cash Flow Hedges	'	'	'	196,900,000	151,800,000	'	'	'
Derivative effectiveness description	'	'no ineffectiveness	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative ineffectiveness recognized	'	$0	$0	'	'	'	'	'

Recovered_Sheet7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value (Details) (Recurring [Member], USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013		Nov. 03, 2012
Other Assets	'		'
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	$2,267,000	[1]	$1,061,000	[2]
Deferred compensation investments	17,431,000		28,480,000
Total assets measured at fair value	4,656,973,000		3,890,996,000
Long-term debt	'		'
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	6,479,000		12,219,000
Total liabilities measured at fair value	6,479,000		12,219,000
Available-for-sale, amortized cost basis	3,824,000,000		3,327,500,000
Contracts in liability position	2,000,000		1,900,000
Institutional Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Cash equivalents	186,896,000		143,876,000
Corporate Obligations [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Cash equivalents	159,556,000	[3]	347,028,000	[4]
Corporate Obligations [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | One year or less to maturity [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Short-term investments	3,764,213,000	[3]	2,818,798,000	[4]
Floating rate notes, issued at par [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | One year or less to maturity [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Short-term investments	207,521,000		280,065,000
Floating rate notes, issued at par [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | Greater than one year to maturity [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Short-term investments	205,203,000		37,408,000
Floating rate notes [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | One year or less to maturity [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Short-term investments	113,886,000	[3]	234,280,000	[4]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]	'		'
Other Assets	'		'
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	0	[1]	0	[2]
Deferred compensation investments	17,431,000		28,480,000
Total assets measured at fair value	204,327,000		172,356,000
Long-term debt	'		'
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	0		0
Total liabilities measured at fair value	0		0
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Institutional Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Cash equivalents	186,896,000		143,876,000
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Cash equivalents	0	[3]	0	[4]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | One year or less to maturity [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Short-term investments	0	[3]	0	[4]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Floating rate notes, issued at par [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | One year or less to maturity [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Short-term investments	0		'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Floating rate notes [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | One year or less to maturity [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Short-term investments	0	[3]	0	[4]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'		'
Other Assets	'		'
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	2,267,000	[1]	1,061,000	[2]
Deferred compensation investments	0		0
Total assets measured at fair value	4,452,646,000		3,718,640,000
Long-term debt	'		'
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	0		0
Total liabilities measured at fair value	0		0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Institutional Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Cash equivalents	0		0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Cash equivalents	159,556,000	[3]	347,028,000	[4]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | One year or less to maturity [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Short-term investments	3,764,213,000	[3]	2,818,798,000	[4]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Floating rate notes, issued at par [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | One year or less to maturity [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Short-term investments	207,521,000		280,065,000
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Floating rate notes, issued at par [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | Greater than one year to maturity [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Short-term investments	205,203,000		37,408,000
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Floating rate notes [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | One year or less to maturity [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Short-term investments	113,886,000	[3]	234,280,000	[4]
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'		'
Other Assets	'		'
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	0	[1]	0	[2]
Deferred compensation investments	0		0
Total assets measured at fair value	0		0
Long-term debt	'		'
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	6,479,000		12,219,000
Total liabilities measured at fair value	6,479,000		12,219,000
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Institutional Money Market Funds [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Cash equivalents	0		0
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Cash equivalents	0	[3]	0	[4]
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | One year or less to maturity [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Short-term investments	0	[3]	0	[4]
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Floating rate notes, issued at par [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | One year or less to maturity [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Short-term investments	0		'
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Floating rate notes, issued at par [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | Greater than one year to maturity [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Short-term investments	'		0
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Floating rate notes [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member] | One year or less to maturity [Member]	'		'
Available-for-sale:	'		'
Short-term investments	$0	[3]	$0	[4]
[1]	The Company has a master netting arrangement by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. As of November 2, 2013, contracts in a liability position of $2.0 million were netted against contracts in an asset position in the consolidated balance sheet.
[2]	The Company has a master netting arrangement by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. As of November 3, 2012, contracts in a liability position of $1.9 million were netted against contracts in an asset position in the consolidated balance sheet.
[3]	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of November 2, 2013 was $3,824.0 million.
[4]	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of November 3, 2012 was $3,327.5 million.

Recovered_Sheet8

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value Contingent Consideration Significant Unobservable Inputs (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013
Fair Value Measurement Of Contingent Consideration Encompasses Following Significant Unobservable Inputs Table [Abstract]	'
Estimated contingent consideration payments	$7,000
Probability of achievement	100.00%
Minimum [Member]	'
Fair Value Measurement Of Contingent Consideration Encompasses Following Significant Unobservable Inputs Table [Abstract]	'
Discount rate	8.00%
Timing of cash flow	'1 month
Maximum [Member]	'
Fair Value Measurement Of Contingent Consideration Encompasses Following Significant Unobservable Inputs Table [Abstract]	'
Discount rate	10.00%
Timing of cash flow	'23 months

Recovered_Sheet9

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013		Nov. 03, 2012		Oct. 29, 2011
Change in the fair value of the contingent consideration	'		'		'
Contingent consideration, beginning balance	$12,219		$13,973		'
Contingent consideration liability recorded	'		-2,000		13,790
Payment made	-6,000	[1]	'		'
Fair value adjustment	260	[1]	246	[1]	183	[1]
Contingent consideration, ending balance	$6,479		$12,219		$13,973
[1]

Recovered_Sheet10

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value Textual (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Jun. 30, 2009	Nov. 03, 2012	Apr. 04, 2011	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Jun. 03, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	Jun. 03, 2013	Dec. 22, 2010
In Millions, unless otherwise specified			5.0% Senior unsecured notes due July 1, 2014 [Member]	5.0% Senior unsecured notes due July 1, 2014 [Member]	3.0% Senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2016 [Member]	3.0% Senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2016 [Member]	3.0% Senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2016 [Member]	2.875% Senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023 [Member]	2.875% Senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023 [Member]	2.875% Senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023 [Member]	Term Loan Facility [Member]
				Nonrecurring [Member]		Nonrecurring [Member]	Nonrecurring [Member]		Nonrecurring [Member]	Nonrecurring [Member]
				Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]		Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and held to maturity investments	$45.60	$38.90	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Aggregate principal amount of debt	'	'	375	'	375	'	'	'	'	500	145
Interest rate to be paid on long term notes	'	'	5.00%	'	3.00%	'	'	'	'	2.88%	'
Maturity date of senior unsecured notes	'	'	1-Jul-14	'	15-Apr-16	'	'	1-Jun-23	'	'	22-Dec-13
Debt instrument, frequency of periodic payment	'	'	'semi-annual fixed interest payments due on January 1 and July 1 of each year, commencing	'	'semi-annual fixed interest payments due on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing	'	'	'semi-annual fixed interest payments due on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing December 1, 2013	'	'	'
Long-term debt, fair value	'	'	'	$402.50	'	$392.80	$402.30	'	$466	'	'

Recovered_Sheet11

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
TotalNumberofInvestmentSecurites	137	88	'
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions	31	29	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss	$511,000	$519,000	'
Components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss)	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	483,000	982,000	'
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities	953,000	444,000	'
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities	-435,000	-423,000	'
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments	9,097,000	1,165,000	1,687,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss - pension plans:	'	'	'
Prior Service Cost	4,076,000	4,079,000	'
Transition obligation	-82,000	-102,000	'
Net actuarial loss	-94,638,000	-70,539,000	'
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	-80,546,000	-64,394,000	'
Fair value of investments with unrealized losses	$972,200,000	$1,214,100,000	'

Recovered_Sheet12

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Earnings Per Share of Common Stock (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Aug. 04, 2012	5-May-12	Feb. 04, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Earnings per share	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$673,487	$651,236	$860,894
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	6,500
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$673,487	$651,236	$867,394
Basic shares:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average shares outstanding	311,009	309,117	307,444	303,484	300,679	298,445	298,130	297,788	307,763	298,761	299,417
Earnings per share - Basic	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$2.19	$2.18	$2.88
Total income from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0	$0	$0.02
Net income	$0.65	$0.57	$0.53	$0.43	$0.60	$0.57	$0.55	$0.47	$2.19	$2.18	$2.90
Diluted shares:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted average shares outstanding	311,009	309,117	307,444	303,484	300,679	298,445	298,130	297,788	307,763	298,761	299,417
Assumed exercise of common stock equivalents	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,278	7,430	8,819
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares	317,216	315,307	313,368	310,275	307,954	305,359	305,921	305,531	314,041	306,191	308,236
Earnings per share - Diluted	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$2.14	$2.13	$2.79
Total income from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0	$0	$0.02
Net income	$0.64	$0.56	$0.52	$0.42	$0.58	$0.56	$0.53	$0.46	$2.14	$2.13	$2.81
Outstanding stock options	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,116	7,209	9,526

Recovered_Sheet13

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010	Oct. 31, 2009	Nov. 01, 2008
				Baseband And Chipset Business [Member]	Baseband And Chipset Business [Member]	Baseband And Chipset Business [Member]	Baseband And Chipset Business [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	$100,000,000	$0	$0	'	'	'	$269,000,000
Additional cash payments related to sale of business	'	'	'	'	'	1,700,000	'
Cash refund of foreign withholding tax	'	'	'	'	62,000,000	'	'
Additional pre-tax gain on sale	'	'	'	'	300,000	'	'
Additional gain on sale, net of tax	'	'	'	'	200,000	'	'
Additional proceeds company may receive, currently held in escrow	'	'	'	10,000,000	'	'	'
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	0	0	6,500,000	6,500,000	'	'	'
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gain on sale of discontinued operations before income taxes	0	0	10,000,000	'	'	'	'
Provision for income taxes	0	0	3,500,000	'	'	'	'
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	$0	$0	$6,500,000	'	'	'	'

Recovered_Sheet14

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Other Textuals (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Fiscal year term	'P52W	'P53W	'	'P52W
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, gross	$309.20	$299	'	'
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, cost of sales	61.8	60.5	'	'
Standard product warranty term	'12 months	'	'	'
Advertising expense	$3.30	$3.90	$4.20	'
Stock-based compensation awards vesting period (years)	'5 years	'	'	'
Restricted stock units compensation awards vesting period (years)	'3 years	'	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Fiscal year term	'P52W	'	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Fiscal year term	'P53W	'	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_and_Sh2

Stock-Based Compensation and Shareholders' Equity - Stock Option Awards (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Stock Options	'	'	'
Options granted (in thousands)	2,407	2,456	1,990
Weighted-average exercise price-stock options	$46.40	$39.58	$37.59
Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$7.38	$7.37	$8.62
Assumptions:	'	'	'
Weighted-average expected volatility	24.60%	28.40%	29.30%
Weighted-average expected term (in years)	'5 years 146 days	'5 years 110 days	'5 years 110 days
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	1.00%	1.10%	2.10%
Weighted-average expected dividend yield	2.90%	3.00%	2.40%

StockBased_Compensation_and_Sh3

Stock-Based Compensation and Shareholders' Equity - Stock Options Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013		Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Options Outstanding (in shares):	'		'	'
Options outstanding November 3, 2012	26,453		'	'
Options granted	2,407		2,456	1,990
Options exercised	-9,649		'	'
Options forfeited	-185		'	'
Options expired	-34		'	'
Options outstanding at November 2, 2013	18,992		26,453	'
Options exercisable at November 2, 2013	12,100		'	'
Options vested or expected to vest at November 2, 2013	18,531	[1]	'	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share:	'		'	'
Options outstanding November 3, 2012	$31.73		'	'
Options granted	$46.40		'	'
Options exercised	$31.73		'	'
Options forfeited	$32.73		'	'
Options expired	$40.89		'	'
Options outstanding at November 2, 2013	$33.56		$31.73	'
Options exercisable at November 2, 2013	$30.93		'	'
Options vested or expected to vest at November 2, 2013	$33.35	[1]	'	'
Options outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years	'5 years 37 days		'	'
Options exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years	'3 years 183 days		'	'
Options vested or expected to vest, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years	'5 years 0 days	[1]	'	'
Options outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$306,077		'	'
Options exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	226,893		'	'
Options vested or expected to vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$302,569	[1]	'	'
[1]	In addition to the vested options, the Company expects a portion of the unvested options to vest at some point in the future. Options expected to vest is calculated by applying an estimated forfeiture rate to the unvested options.

StockBased_Compensation_and_Sh4

Stock-Based Compensation and Shareholders' Equity - Restricted Stock Unit Award Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013
Restricted Stock Units Outstanding (in shares):	'
Restricted stock units outstanding at November 3, 2012	3,060
Units granted	810
Restrictions lapsed	-1,313
Forfeited	-64
Restricted stock units outstanding at November 2, 2013	2,493
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share:	'
Restricted stock units outstanding at November 3, 2012	$33.01
Units granted	$42.37
Restrictions lapsed	$29.93
Forfeited	$35.39
Restricted stock units outstanding at November 2, 2013	$37.62

StockBased_Compensation_and_Sh5

Stock-Based Compensation and Shareholders' Equity - Textual (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 02, 2013	Oct. 28, 2006	Nov. 02, 2013
	installment			Stock Options [Member]	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	2006 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	2006 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]	Common Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation (Textuals) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum common stock granted	'	'	'	'	'	'	15,000,000	'
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, terms of award	'	'	'	'	'	'While the Company may grant to employees options that become exercisable at different times or within different periods, the Company has generally granted to employees options that vest over five years and become exercisable in annual installments of 20% on each of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of the date of grant; 331/3% on each of the third, fourth, and fifth anniversaries of the date of grant; or in annual installments of 25% on each of the second, third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of the date of grant.	'	'
Stock-based compensation awards vesting period (years)	'5 years	'	'	'5 years	'3 years	'	'	'
Percentage of options exercisable in annual installments on each of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth anniversaries	20.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of options exercisable in annual installments on each of third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of the date of grant	33.30%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of options exercisable in annual installments on each of second, third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of the date of grant	25.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum contractual term of all option	'10 years	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total number of common shares available for future grant	3,353,057	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shares reserved for future issuance under 2006 plan	24,837,852	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Minimum maturity of traded options used to estimate volatility	'1 year	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Annual forfeiture rate	4.40%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Tax expense from tax shortfalls related to share-based compensation	'immaterial	'immaterial	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock units installment	1	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock installment period	'3 years	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$128,400,000	$105,400,000	$96,500,000	'	'	'	'	'
Proceeds (cash) received from exercise of options	306,300,000	191,800,000	217,400,000	'	'	'	'	'
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based awards, before tax consideration	82,500,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average period for recognition of compensation cost in years	'1 year 146 days	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total grant-date fair value of vested stock options	63,900,000	48,600,000	49,600,000	'	'	'	'	'
Amount authorized to repurchase company common stock	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,000,000,000
Repurchased common stock, shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	130,100,000
Repurchased common stock, value	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,481,600,000
Repurchase of common stock, shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$518,400,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized	471,934	471,934	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock, par value	$1	$1	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Industry_Segment_and_Geographi1

Industry, Segment and Geographic Information - Revenue Trends by End Market (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Nov. 02, 2013

Aug. 03, 2013

4-May-13

Feb. 02, 2013

Nov. 03, 2012

Aug. 04, 2012

5-May-12

Feb. 04, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 03, 2012

Oct. 29, 2011

Revenue Trends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

$678,133

$674,172

$659,250

$622,134

$694,964

$683,026

$675,094

$648,058

$2,633,689

$2,701,142

$2,993,320

% of Total Product Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

[1],[2]

100.00%

[1]

100.00%

Y/Y%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2.00%

'

'

Industrial [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue Trends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,219,798

1,246,380

1,416,686

% of Total Product Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

46.00%

[2]

46.00%

47.00%

Y/Y%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2.00%

'

'

Automotive [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue Trends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

481,803

463,927

418,419

% of Total Product Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18.00%

[2]

17.00%

14.00%

Y/Y%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.00%

'

'

Consumer [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue Trends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

403,649

464,103

556,056

% of Total Product Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15.00%

[2]

17.00%

19.00%

Y/Y%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-13.00%

'

'

Communications [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue Trends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$528,439

$526,732

$602,159

% of Total Product Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20.00%

[2]

20.00%

20.00%

Y/Y%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.00%

'

'

[1]

The sum of the individual percentages do not equal the total due to rounding.

[2]

The sum of the individual percentages do not equal the total due to rounding

Industry_Segment_and_Geographi2

Industry, Segment and Geographic Information - Revenue Trends by Product Type (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Nov. 02, 2013

Aug. 03, 2013

4-May-13

Feb. 02, 2013

Nov. 03, 2012

Aug. 04, 2012

5-May-12

Feb. 04, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 03, 2012

Oct. 29, 2011

Revenue Trends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

$678,133

$674,172

$659,250

$622,134

$694,964

$683,026

$675,094

$648,058

$2,633,689

$2,701,142

$2,993,320

% of Total Product Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

[1],[2]

100.00%

[1]

100.00%

Y/Y%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2.00%

'

'

Total analog products [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue Trends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,408,032

2,469,261

2,759,724

% of Total Product Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

91.00%

[1]

91.00%

[1]

92.00%

Y/Y%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2.00%

'

'

Power management & reference [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue Trends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

172,920

182,134

217,615

% of Total Product Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7.00%

[1]

7.00%

[1]

7.00%

Y/Y%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-5.00%

'

'

Subtotal analog signal processing [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue Trends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,235,112

2,287,127

2,542,109

% of Total Product Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

85.00%

[1]

85.00%

[1]

85.00%

Y/Y%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2.00%

'

'

Converters [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue Trends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,180,072

1,192,064

1,343,487

% of Total Product Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

45.00%

[1]

44.00%

[1]

45.00%

Y/Y%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1.00%

'

'

Amplifiers/Radio frequency [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue Trends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

682,759

697,687

788,299

% of Total Product Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

26.00%

[1]

26.00%

[1]

26.00%

Y/Y%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2.00%

'

'

Other analog [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue Trends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

372,281

397,376

410,323

% of Total Product Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

14.00%

[1]

15.00%

[1]

14.00%

Y/Y%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6.00%

'

'

Digital signal processing [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue Trends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$225,657

$231,881

$233,596

% of Total Product Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.00%

[1]

9.00%

[1]

8.00%

Y/Y%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3.00%

'

'

[1]

The sum of the individual percentages do not equal the total due to rounding.

[2]

The sum of the individual percentages do not equal the total due to rounding

Industry_Segment_and_Geographi3

Industry, Segment and Geographic Information - Revenue Trends and Property, Plant and Equipment by Geographic Region (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Aug. 04, 2012	5-May-12	Feb. 04, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	$678,133	$674,172	$659,250	$622,134	$694,964	$683,026	$675,094	$648,058	$2,633,689	$2,701,142	$2,993,320
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
United States, property, plant and equipment	201,957	'	'	'	194,937	'	'	'	201,957	194,937	187,013
Total property, plant and equipment	508,171	'	'	'	500,867	'	'	'	508,171	500,867	478,839
United States [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	821,269	818,653	866,142
Rest of North and South America [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	99,215	114,133	144,585
Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	840,585	852,668	967,417
Japan [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	292,804	333,558	398,587
China [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	349,575	341,196	360,594
Rest of Asia [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	230,241	240,934	255,995
Subtotal all foreign countries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenue	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,812,420	1,882,489	2,127,178
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
United States, property, plant and equipment	306,214	'	'	'	305,930	'	'	'	306,214	305,930	291,826
Irish [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
United States, property, plant and equipment	124,227	'	'	'	127,669	'	'	'	124,227	127,669	128,660
Philippines [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
United States, property, plant and equipment	165,815	'	'	'	164,727	'	'	'	165,815	164,727	149,098
All Other Countries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
United States, property, plant and equipment	$16,172	'	'	'	$13,534	'	'	'	$16,172	$13,534	$14,068

Industry_Segment_and_Geographi4

Industry, Segment and Geographic Information - Textual (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013
	segment
Industry, Segment and Geographic Information (Textuals) [Abstract]	'
Number of reportable segments	1
Number of Operating Segments	5

Special_Charges_Summary_of_Com

Special Charges - Summary of Company's Special Charges (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Aug. 04, 2012	5-May-12	Feb. 04, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Summary of the Company's special charges, Income Statement	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Severance Costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$29,848	'	'
Total Fiscal Charges	15,777	0	0	14,071	0	5,836	0	2,595	29,848	8,431	2,239
Reduction of Operating Costs [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of the Company's special charges, Income Statement	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Severance Costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	29,848	7,966	2,239
Facility closure costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	186	'
Non-cash impairment charge	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	219	'
Other items	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	60	'
Total Fiscal Charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$29,848	$8,431	$2,239

Special_Charges_Restructuring_

Special Charges - Restructuring Rollforward (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Aug. 04, 2012	5-May-12	Feb. 04, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Special charges	$15,777	$0	$0	$14,071	$0	$5,836	$0	$2,595	$29,848	$8,431	$2,239
Reduction of Operating Costs [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	'	'	'	2,993	'	'	'	3,876	2,993	3,876	5,546
Special charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	29,848	8,431	2,239
Severance payments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-12,907	-8,931	-3,913
Facility closure costs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-186	'
Non-cash impairment charge	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-219	'
Effect of foreign currency on accrual	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21	22	4
Ending balance	$19,955	'	'	'	$2,993	'	'	'	$19,955	$2,993	$3,876

Special_Charges_Textual_Detail

Special Charges - Textual (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

36 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Nov. 02, 2013

Aug. 03, 2013

4-May-13

Feb. 02, 2013

Nov. 03, 2012

Aug. 04, 2012

5-May-12

Feb. 04, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 03, 2012

Oct. 29, 2011

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 03, 2012

Oct. 29, 2011

Oct. 30, 2010

Oct. 29, 2011

Nov. 03, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

Reduction of Operating Costs [Member]

Reduction of Operating Costs [Member]

Reduction of Operating Costs [Member]

Reduction of Operating Costs 2008-2010 [Member]

Reduction of Operating Costs 2011 [Member]

Reduction of Operating Costs 2012 [Member]

Reduction of Operating Costs 2013 [Member] [Domain]

Person

Person

Person

Person

Special Charges (Textuals) [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Charge related to lease obligation costs for facilities ceased using by Company

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2,100,000

'

$200,000

'

Special charges

15,777,000

0

0

14,071,000

0

5,836,000

0

2,595,000

29,848,000

8,431,000

2,239,000

29,848,000

8,431,000

2,239,000

43,300,000

2,239,000

8,400,000

'

Charge related to the severance and fringe benefit costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

39,100,000

'

7,900,000

'

Number of manufacturing employees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

245

'

'

'

Number of engineering and SMGA (selling, marketing, general and administrative) employees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

470

25

'

'

Clean-up and closure costs that were expensed as incurred

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

300,000

'

'

'

Number of manufacturing engineering and selling marketing general and adminstrative employees related to action

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

95

235

Write-off of property, plant and equipment no longer used

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

800,000

'

200,000

'

Severance Costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

29,848,000

'

'

29,848,000

7,966,000

2,239,000

'

'

'

'

Contract termination costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500,000

'

100,000

'

Number of employees still employed who are planned to be separated

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

98

Impairment of intellectual property, related to the Company's decision to abandon efforts to develop a particular expertise in power management

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$500,000

'

'

'

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013		Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Mar. 30, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Jul. 30, 2011	Nov. 02, 2013	Jun. 09, 2011
					Multigig Inc [Member]	Multigig Inc [Member]	Multigig Inc [Member]	Multigig Inc [Member]	Lyric Semiconductor, Inc [Member]	Lyric Semiconductor, Inc [Member]	Lyric Semiconductor, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of the consideration transferred totaled	'		'	'	$26,800,000	'	'	'	$27,800,000	'	'
Initial cash payments	'		'	'	24,200,000	'	'	'	14,000,000	'	'
Contingent consideration	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	13,800,000
Period of cash payments related to contingent consideration	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'June 2011 through June 2016	'
Payments for contingent consideration	6,000,000	[1]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8,000,000	'
BusinessAcquisitionPurchasePriceAllocationIntangibleAssetsNotAmortizable1	'		'	'	15,600,000	'	'	'	'	12,200,000	'
Current portion of contingent consideration liability	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,800,000	'
Noncurrent portion of contingent consideration liability	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,700,000	'
Indemnification holdback	'		'	'	2,600,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Indemnification holdback months to be paid	'		'	'	'	'	'15 months	'	'	'	'
Indemnification holdback adjustment	'		'	'	'	100,000	100,000	'	'	'	'
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	2,475,000		24,158,000	13,988,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Adjustment to deferred taxes and goodwill after purchase accounting was finalized	'		'	'	'	400,000	'	'	'	'	'
Developed technology	'		'	'	1,100,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill acquired	'		'	'	7,000,000	'	0	7,298,000	'	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent	'		'	'	3,100,000	'	'	'	'	-3,300,000	'
Goodwill	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	18,900,000	'
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes	0		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	'		'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,500,000	'
Obligated payment period	'		'	'	'	'	'5 years	'	'	'20 years	'
Obligated to pay royalties on revenue recognized from the sale of products and licenses	'		'	'	'	1,000,000	1,000,000	'	'	25,000,000	'
Acquisition related costs	'		'	'	'	'	500,000	'	'	200,000	'
Royalty payments	'		'	'	'	'	$0	'	'	$0	'
[1]

Deferred_Compensation_Plan_Inv2

Deferred Compensation Plan Investments (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Components of Investments under Deferred Compensation Plan	'	'
Deferred compensation plan investments	$17,431	$28,480
Money market funds [Member]	'	'
Components of Investments under Deferred Compensation Plan	'	'
Deferred compensation plan investments	3,462	17,939
Mutual funds [Member]	'	'
Components of Investments under Deferred Compensation Plan	'	'
Deferred compensation plan investments	$13,969	$10,541

Other_Investments_Textuals_Det

Other Investments - Textuals (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 03, 2012
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'
Gross realized gains, available-for-sale investments	$1.30
Gross realized losses, available-for-sale investments	$0.10

Accrued_Liabilities_Details

Accrued Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Liabilities	'	'
Accrued compensation and benefits	$71,094	$82,027
Other	66,551	63,887
Total accrued liabilities	$157,600	$148,907

Lease_Commitments_Details

Lease Commitments (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of future minimum rental payments required under long-term operating leases	'
2014	$28,045
2015	17,879
2016	9,887
2017	7,016
2018	4,491
Later Years	1,753
Total	$69,071

Lease_Commitments_Textuals_Det

Lease Commitments - Textuals (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Lease Commitments (Textuals) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Expiration date of operating leases related to facilities, equipment and software	'The Company leases certain facilities, equipment and software under various operating leases that expire at various dates through 2020	'	'
Total rental expense	$49	$48	$45

Retirement_Plans_Net_Annual_Pe

Retirement Plans - Net Annual Periodic Pension Cost (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Net periodic pension cost	'	'	'
Service cost	$11,323	$7,909	$9,175
Interest cost	12,528	10,901	11,395
Expected return on plan assets	-11,771	-10,469	-10,938
Amortization of prior service cost	-235	0	0
Amortization of transitional obligation (asset)	20	19	15
Recognized actuarial loss (gain)	2,999	361	1,630
Net periodic pension cost	$14,864	$8,721	$11,277

Retirement_Plans_Obligation_an

Retirement Plans - Obligation and Asset Data (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Change in Benefit Obligation	'	'	'
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	$272,256	$210,913	'
Service cost	11,323	7,909	9,175
Interest cost	12,528	10,901	11,395
Participant contributions	2,412	2,523	'
Plan Amendments	0	-4,663	'
Premiums paid	-244	-191	'
Actuarial loss (gain)	41,808	63,127	'
Benefits paid	-2,693	-3,411	'
Exchange rate adjustment	10,275	-14,852	'
Benefit obligation at end of year	347,665	272,256	210,913
Change in Plan Assets	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	200,161	184,754	'
Actual return on plan assets	26,480	18,391	'
Employer contributions	16,181	10,611	'
Participant contributions	2,412	2,523	'
Premiums paid	-244	-191	'
Benefits paid	-2,693	-3,411	'
Exchange rate adjustment	7,032	-12,516	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	249,329	200,161	184,754
Reconciliation of Funded Status	'	'	'
Funded status	-98,336	-72,095	'
Amounts Recognized in the Balance Sheet	'	'	'
Non-current assets	0	2,596	'
Current liabilities	-642	-657	'
Non-current liabilities	-97,694	-74,034	'
Net amount recognized	-98,336	-72,095	'
Reconciliation of Amounts Recognized in the Statement of Financial Position	'	'	'
Initial net obligation	-85	-109	'
Prior Service credit	4,657	4,663	'
Net loss	-110,885	-82,640	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-106,313	-78,086	'
Accumulated contributions in excess of net periodic benefit cost	7,977	5,991	'
Net amount recognized	-98,336	-72,095	'
Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income	'	'	'
Prior Service cost	0	-4,663	'
Net loss (gain) arising during the year (includes curtailment gains not recognized as a component of net periodic cost)	27,099	55,205	'
Effect of exchange rates on amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	3,912	-2,202	'
Amounts recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost	'	'	'
Amortization, settlement or curtailment recognition of net transition obligation	-20	-19	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	235	0	'
Amortization or settlement recognition of net loss	-2,999	-361	'
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income)	28,227	47,960	'
Total recognized in net periodic cost and other comprehensive loss (income)	43,091	56,681	'
Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income over the next fiscal year	'	'	'
Initial net obligation	-20	-20	'
Prior Service credit	240	228	'
Net loss	-4,523	-2,939	'
Total	($4,303)	($2,731)	'

Retirement_Plans_Accumulated_a

Retirement Plans - Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	$347,666	$237,422
Fair value of plan assets	249,330	162,731
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	280,958	219,248
Accumulated benefit obligation	221,715	175,243
Fair value of plan assets	$185,863	$146,155

Retirement_Plans_Weighted_Aver

Retirement Plans - Weighted Average Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012
Projected benefit obligation	'	'
Discount rate	4.05%	4.55%
Rate of increase in compensation levels	2.84%	2.85%
Net annual periodic pension cost was determined using the following weighted average assumptions	'	'
Discount rate	4.55%	5.60%
Expected long-term return on plan assets	5.59%	5.71%
Rate of increase in compensation levels	2.85%	3.07%

Retirement_Plans_Plan_Assets_M

Retirement Plans - Plan Assets Measured at Fair Value (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013		Nov. 03, 2012		Oct. 29, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	$249,329		$200,161		$184,754
Unit trust funds [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	183,062	[1]	142,556	[1]	'
Equities [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	32,995	[1]	27,703	[1]	'
Fixed income securities [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	29,356	[2]	26,340	[2]	'
Property [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	3,146	[3]	2,881	[3]	'
Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	770		681		'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	4,446		3,573		'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Unit trust funds [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0	[1]	0	[1]	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Equities [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	3,676	[1]	2,892	[1]	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Fixed income securities [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0	[2]	0	[2]	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Property [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0	[3]	0	[3]	'
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	770		681		'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	241,654		193,072		'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Unit trust funds [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	183,062	[1]	142,556	[1]	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Equities [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	29,236	[1]	24,176	[1]	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Fixed income securities [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	29,356	[2]	26,340	[2]	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Property [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0	[3]	0	[3]	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0		0		'
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	3,229		3,516		'
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Unit trust funds [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0	[1]	0	[1]	'
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Equities [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	83	[1]	635	[1]	'
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Fixed income securities [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	0	[2]	0	[2]	'
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Property [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	3,146	[3]	2,881	[3]	'
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'		'		'
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories	'		'		'
Total assets measured at fair value	$0		$0		'
[1]	The majority of the assets in these categories are invested in a mix of equities, including those from North America, Europe and Asia. The funds are valued using the net asset value method in which an average of the market prices for underlying investments is used to value the fund. Due to the nature of the underlying assets of these funds, changes in market conditions and the economic environment may significantly impact the net asset value of these investments and, consequently, the fair value of the investments. These investments are redeemable at net asset value to the extent provided in the documentation governing the investments. However, these redemption rights may be restricted in accordance with governing documents. Publicly traded securities are valued at the last trade or closing price reported in the active market in which the individual securities are traded. Level 3 securities are valued at book value per share based upon the financial statements of the investment.
[2]	The majority of the assets in this category are invested in funds primarily concentrated in non-U.S. debt instruments. The funds are valued using the net asset value method in which an average of the market prices for underlying investments is used to value the fund.
[3]	The majority of the assets in this category are invested in properties in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Europe and other established international markets. Investments in properties are stated at estimated fair values based upon valuations by external independent property appraisers.

Retirement_Plans_Reconciliatio

Retirement Plans - Reconciliation of Plan Assets Measured Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012
Equities [Member]	'	'
Reconciliation of the plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)	'	'
Plan assets, Beginning Balance	$635	$614
Purchases, sales, and settlements, net	-522	'
Realized and unrealized return on plan assets	0	0
Exchange rate adjustment	-30	21
Plan assets, Ending Balance	83	635
Properties [Member]	'	'
Reconciliation of the plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)	'	'
Plan assets, Beginning Balance	2,881	3,166
Purchases, sales, and settlements, net	0	'
Realized and unrealized return on plan assets	116	12
Exchange rate adjustment	149	-297
Plan assets, Ending Balance	$3,146	$2,881

Retirement_Plans_Schedule_of_E

Retirement Plans - Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013
Expected Company Contributions	'
2014	$16,302
Expected Benefit Payments	'
2014	3,511
2015	2,849
2016	3,500
2017	3,800
2018	4,234
2019 through 2023	$32,345

Retirement_Plans_Textuals_Deta

Retirement Plans - Textuals (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Retirement Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Defined contribution plan company contributions to each participants total eligible compensation	5.00%	'	'
Maximum of each participants total eligible contributions	3.00%	'	'
Total expense related to the defined contribution plan for U.S. employees	$23.10	$22.80	$21.90
Total expense related to the defined benefit pension and other retirement plans for certain non-U.S. employees	26.5	18.9	21.4
Accumulated benefit obligation for non-U.S. pension plans	$272	$214.50	'

Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Provis

Income Taxes - Income Tax Provision Reconciliation (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Nov. 02, 2013

Aug. 03, 2013

4-May-13

Feb. 02, 2013

Nov. 03, 2012

Aug. 04, 2012

5-May-12

Feb. 04, 2012

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 03, 2012

Oct. 29, 2011

Income Tax Expense Benefit [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

U.S. federal statutory tax rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

35.00%

35.00%

35.00%

Income tax provision reconciliation:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Tax at statutory rate:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$285,363

$284,737

$371,506

State income taxes, net of federal benefit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2,098

-2,472

1,162

Valuation allowance

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,113

3,908

-6,700

Research and development tax credits

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-12,914

-964

-14,681

Change in uncertain tax positions

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

37,226

-5,184

-9,897

Net foreign tax in excess of U.S. federal statutory tax rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,568

-49

3,670

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

80,958

[1]

18,802

[1]

23,189

[1]

18,887

[1]

33,337

[1]

39,701

[1]

48,555

[1]

40,704

[1]

141,836

162,297

200,553

Irish [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income tax provision reconciliation:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net foreign tax in excess of U.S. federal statutory tax rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($162,286)

$117,679

$144,507

[1]

The provision for income taxes in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes (i) $36.5 million of additional tax expense recorded in connection with the Company's uncertain tax position related to the beneficial treatment of dividends paid by a foreign subsidiary and (ii) $26.7 million of income tax expense on the sale of the assets and intellectual property related to the Company's microphone product line

Income_Taxes_Income_Before_Inc

Income Taxes - Income Before Income Taxes Domestic and Foreign (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Aug. 03, 2013	4-May-13	Feb. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Aug. 04, 2012	5-May-12	Feb. 04, 2012	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Pretax income:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Domestic	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$124,737	$233,478	$355,819
Foreign	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	690,586	580,055	705,628
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$282,512	$195,041	$187,661	$150,109	$212,524	$209,469	$211,454	$180,086	$815,323	$813,533	$1,061,447

Income_Taxes_Components_of_the

Income Taxes - Components of the Provision for Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Current:	'	'	'
Federal tax (benefit)	$88,431	$90,303	$92,103
Foreign	70,656	80,825	104,959
State	448	970	1,787
Total current	159,535	172,098	198,849
Deferred (prepaid):	'	'	'
Federal	-18,182	-9,948	9,399
State	1,982	-551	-5,762
Foreign	-1,499	698	-1,933
Total (prepaid) deferred	($17,699)	($9,801)	$1,704

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:	'	'
Inventory reserves	$23,238	$23,496
Deferred income on shipments to distributors	34,882	33,236
Reserves for compensation and benefits	32,473	26,046
Tax credit carryovers	48,920	44,550
Stock-based compensation	89,944	96,140
Depreciation	4,507	4,386
Deferred income taxes on sale of product line	22,564	0
Other	24,803	8,712
Total gross deferred tax assets	281,331	236,566
Valuation allowance	-43,502	-37,350
Total deferred tax assets	237,829	199,216
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'
Depreciation	-46,636	-40,634
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	-26,325	-19,928
Other	-8,380	-5,918
Total gross deferred tax liabilities	-81,341	-66,480
Net deferred tax assets	$156,488	$132,736

Income_Taxes_Changes_in_Unreal

Income Taxes - Changes in Unrealized Tax Benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Aug. 03, 2013
Changes in the total amounts of unrealized tax benefits	'	'	'
Unrealized tax benefits	$7,103	$9,665	$68,139
Additions for tax positions related to prior year	41,945	2,212	'
Additions for tax positions	22,762	1,394	'
Reductions for tax positions related to prior years	-2,176	-6,168	'
Unrealized tax benefits	'	7,103	68,139
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations	($1,495)	'	'

Income_Taxes_Textuals_Details

Income Taxes - Textuals (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 30, 2010	Aug. 03, 2013	Oct. 29, 2011
Income Taxes (Textuals) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Unremitted earnings of international subsidiaries for which no provision has been provided	$3,761,600,000	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized deferred tax liability	1,018,400,000	'	'	'	'
Valuation allowance	-43,502,000	-37,350,000	'	'	'
Liability for unrealized tax benefits	62,300,000	'	'	'	'
Gross unrealized tax benefits	'	7,103,000	'	68,139,000	9,665,000
Liability for interest and penalties	10,100,000	4,600,000	'	'	'
Total liabilities for uncertain tax positions	71,300,000	10,100,000	'	'	'
Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions	7,100,000	-7,100,000	900,000	'	'
Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefit	1,300,000	'	'	'	'
Potential liability related to IRS adjustment	$36,500,000	'	'	'	'

Revolving_Credit_Facility_Deta

Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	31-May-08
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments	$4,682,900,000	'
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Unsecured revolving credit facility, term in years	'5 years	'
Unsecured revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	'	165,000,000
Unsecured revolving credit facility, amount outstanding	0	'
Unsecured revolving credit facility, covenant compliance	'compliant with these covenants	'
United States [Member]	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments	$1,318,900,000	'

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Jun. 03, 2013

5-May-12

Aug. 03, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Nov. 03, 2012

Oct. 29, 2011

Jun. 30, 2009

Jun. 30, 2009

Jun. 30, 2009

Apr. 04, 2011

Jun. 30, 2009

Aug. 03, 2013

Apr. 04, 2011

Nov. 02, 2013

Aug. 03, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Dec. 22, 2010

Nov. 02, 2013

Feb. 04, 2012

Jul. 30, 2011

Nov. 02, 2013

Aug. 04, 2012

Jun. 03, 2013

Jun. 03, 2013

Nov. 02, 2013

Jun. 03, 2013

Swap, Receivable [Member]

Swap, Payable [Member]

5.0% Senior unsecured notes due July 1, 2014 [Member]

3.0% Senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2016 [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Unsecured Five Percent Debt [Member]

Senior Unsecured Five Percent Debt [Member]

Term Loan Facility [Member]

Term Loan Facility [Member]

Term Loan Facility [Member]

Term Loan Facility [Member]

Term Loan Facility [Member]

Term Loan Facility [Member]

2.875% Senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023 [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

5.0% Senior unsecured notes due July 1, 2014 [Member]

5.0% Senior unsecured notes due July 1, 2014 [Member]

3.0% Senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2016 [Member]

3.0% Senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2016 [Member]

2.875% Senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023 [Member]

10 year US Treasury rate of 1.7845% [Member]

10 year US Treasury rate of 1.7845% [Member]

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Aggregate principal amount of debt

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$375,000,000

$375,000,000

$375,000,000

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$375,000,000

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$145,000,000

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$500,000,000

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Interest rate to be paid on long term notes

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Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage

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104.74%

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Gain on Termination of Rate Lock Agreement

11,000,000

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11,000,000

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Write Off remaining unamortized proceeds from termination of interest rate swap

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8,600,000

8,600,000

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Write Off of Remaining Debt Issuance and Discount Costs

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1,000,000

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1-Jun-23

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'semi-annual fixed interest payments due on January 1 and July 1 of each year, commencing

'semi-annual fixed interest payments due on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing

'semi-annual fixed interest payments due on January 1 and July 1 of each year, commencing January 1, 2010

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'semi-annual fixed interest payments due on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing October 15, 2011

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'semi-annual fixed interest payments due on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing December 1, 2013

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Net proceeds of notes offering

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370,400,000

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493,900,000

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Debt instrument, covenant compliance

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Term loan facility, principle amortization schedule

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'3 years

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Term loan facility, quarterly interest payment

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3,600,000

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Term loan facility, repayment terms

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Term loan facility, additional principal payment

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60,100,000

42,000,000

17,500,000

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Term loan facility, interest rate terms

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'The loan bore interest at a fluctuating rate for each period equal to the LIBOR rate corresponding with the tenor of the interest period plus a spread of 1.25%

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Term loan facility, description of variable rate basis

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1.25%

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Term loan facility, rate over LIBOR rate current rate

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1.72%

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Short-term debt

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14,500,000

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

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Cash proceeds from swap termination

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19,800,000

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Accrued interest from swap termination

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1,300,000

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1,300,000

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Number of Installments

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Amortization into interest expense from swap termination

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4,600,000

5,300,000

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Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt

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-10,205,000

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Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs

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$17,800,000

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Gain_on_Sale_of_Product_Line_D

Gain on Sale of Product Line (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Gain on Sale of Product line [Abstract]	'	'	'
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	$100,000,000	$0	$0
Gain on Sale of Product Line	-85,444,000	0	0
Maximum Future Earnout to be received	$70,000,000	'	'

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (Dividend Declared [Member], Common Stock, USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 26, 2013	Nov. 26, 2013
Dividend Declared [Member] | Common Stock	'	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'
Common stock cash dividends per share, date declared	25-Nov-13	'
Common stock cash dividends per share, declared	'	$0.34
Common stock cash dividends per share, paid date	17-Dec-13	'
Common stock cash dividends per share, date of record	6-Dec-13	'

Supplementary_Financial_Inform1

Supplementary Financial Information (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013		Aug. 03, 2013		4-May-13		Feb. 02, 2013		Nov. 03, 2012		Aug. 04, 2012		5-May-12		Feb. 04, 2012		Nov. 02, 2013		Nov. 03, 2012		Oct. 29, 2011
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		$85,444,000		$0		$0
Supplementary Financial Information	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Revenue	678,133,000		674,172,000		659,250,000		622,134,000		694,964,000		683,026,000		675,094,000		648,058,000		2,633,689,000		2,701,142,000		2,993,320,000
Cost of sales	233,263,000		239,110,000		237,055,000		231,850,000		251,682,000		235,152,000		234,639,000		238,668,000		941,278,000	[1]	960,141,000	[1]	1,006,779,000	[1]
Gross margin	444,870,000		435,062,000		422,195,000		390,284,000		443,282,000		447,874,000		440,455,000		409,390,000		1,692,411,000		1,741,001,000		1,986,541,000
% of Revenue	65.60%		64.50%		64.00%		62.70%		63.80%		65.60%		65.20%		63.20%		'		'		'
Research and development	131,034,000		128,947,000		128,110,000		125,164,000		130,394,000		129,694,000		127,537,000		124,378,000		513,255,000	[1]	512,003,000	[1]	505,570,000	[1]
Selling, marketing, general and administrative	98,197,000		97,773,000		102,703,000		97,560,000		97,609,000		99,873,000		99,992,000		99,045,000		396,233,000	[1]	396,519,000	[1]	406,707,000	[1]
Special charges	15,777,000		0		0		14,071,000		0		5,836,000		0		2,595,000		29,848,000		8,431,000		2,239,000
Total operating expenses	245,008,000		226,720,000		230,813,000		236,795,000		228,003,000		235,403,000		227,529,000		226,018,000		939,336,000		916,953,000		914,516,000
Operating income from continuing operations	199,862,000		208,342,000		191,382,000		153,489,000		215,279,000		212,471,000		212,926,000		183,372,000		753,075,000		824,048,000		1,072,025,000
% of Revenue	29.00%		31.00%		29.00%		25.00%		31.00%		31.00%		32.00%		28.00%		'		'		'
Nonoperating (income) expenses:	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Interest expense	6,659,000		7,672,000		6,357,000		6,414,000		6,391,000		6,459,000		6,890,000		6,682,000		27,102,000		26,422,000		19,146,000
Interest income	-3,351,000		-3,125,000		-3,044,000		-3,233,000		-3,627,000		-3,506,000		-3,967,000		-3,348,000		-12,753,000		-14,448,000		-9,060,000
Other, net	-85,958,000	[2]	8,754,000	[2]	408,000	[2]	199,000	[2]	-9,000	[2]	49,000	[2]	-1,451,000	[2]	-48,000	[2]	-76,597,000		-1,459,000		492,000
Total nonoperating (income) expense	-82,650,000		13,301,000		3,721,000		3,380,000		2,755,000		3,002,000		1,472,000		3,286,000		-62,248,000		10,515,000		10,578,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	282,512,000		195,041,000		187,661,000		150,109,000		212,524,000		209,469,000		211,454,000		180,086,000		815,323,000		813,533,000		1,061,447,000
% of Revenue	42.00%		29.00%		28.00%		24.00%		31.00%		31.00%		31.00%		28.00%		'		'		'
Provision for income taxes	80,958,000	[3]	18,802,000	[3]	23,189,000	[3]	18,887,000	[3]	33,337,000	[3]	39,701,000	[3]	48,555,000	[3]	40,704,000	[3]	141,836,000		162,297,000		200,553,000
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		673,487,000		651,236,000		860,894,000
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		0		0		6,500,000
Net income	201,554,000		176,239,000		164,472,000		131,222,000		179,187,000		169,768,000		162,899,000		139,382,000		'		'		'
% of Revenue	30.00%		26.00%		25.00%		21.00%		26.00%		25.00%		24.00%		22.00%		'		'		'
Earnings per share - Basic (in dollars per share)	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Income from continuing operations	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		$2.19		$2.18		$2.88
Net income	$0.65		$0.57		$0.53		$0.43		$0.60		$0.57		$0.55		$0.47		$2.19		$2.18		$2.90
Earnings per share - Diluted (in dollars per share)	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Net income	$0.64		$0.56		$0.52		$0.42		$0.58		$0.56		$0.53		$0.46		$2.14		$2.13		$2.81
Shares used to compute earnings per share (in thousands):	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'
Shares used to compute earnings per share - Basic (in shares)	311,009		309,117		307,444		303,484		300,679		298,445		298,130		297,788		307,763		298,761		299,417
Shares used to compute earnings per share - Diluted (in shares)	317,216		315,307		313,368		310,275		307,954		305,359		305,921		305,531		314,041		306,191		308,236
Dividends declared per share	$0.34		$0.34		$0.34		$0.30		$0.30		$0.30		$0.30		$0.25		$1.32		$1.15		$0.94
Unrecorded Potential Tax Liability Related To IRS Examination Open Tax Matter	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		36,500,000		'		'
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation	'		'		'		'		'		'		'		'		$26,700,000		'		'
[1]	Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:
[2]	Other, net in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes a gain on the sale of the assets and intellectual property related to the Company's microphone product line of $85.4 million.
[3]	The provision for income taxes in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 includes (i) $36.5 million of additional tax expense recorded in connection with the Company's uncertain tax position related to the beneficial treatment of dividends paid by a foreign subsidiary and (ii) $26.7 million of income tax expense on the sale of the assets and intellectual property related to the Company's microphone product line

Valuation_and_Qualifying_Accou1

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (Accounts Receivable Reserves and Allowances [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2013	Nov. 03, 2012	Oct. 30, 2010
Accounts Receivable Reserves and Allowances [Member]	'	'	'
Accounts Receivable Reserves and Allowances:	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Period	$2,721	'	$1,581
Additions Charged to Income Statement	1,789	1,910	846
Deductions	1,917	654	962
Balance at End of Period	$2,593	$2,721	$1,465