Analog Devices (ADI) 10-Q 19 May 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	ANALOG DEVICES INC
Entity Central Index Key	6281
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-21
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	2-May-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	313,541,685

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15		3-May-14		2-May-15		3-May-14
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$821,019		$694,536		$1,593,005		$1,322,774
Cost of sales	276,197	[1]	235,793	[1]	544,576	[1]	454,913	[1]
Gross margin	544,822		458,743		1,048,429		867,861
Operating expenses:
Research and development	154,233	[1]	136,203	[1]	305,939	[1]	264,794	[1]
Selling, marketing, general and administrative	117,371	[1]	102,085	[1]	237,542	[1]	200,263	[1]
Operating expenses, amortization of intangibles	24,210		55		48,006		110
Special charge	0		0		0		2,685
Total operating expenses	295,814		238,343		591,487		467,852
Operating income	249,008		220,400		456,942		400,009
Nonoperating (income) expense:
Interest expense	6,880		6,874		13,536		13,445
Interest income	-2,009		-3,401		-4,053		-6,685
Other, net	-1,052		-441		1,500		-10
Total nonoperating (income) expense	3,819		3,032		10,983		6,750
Income before income taxes	245,189		217,368		445,959		393,259
Provision for income taxes	39,851		29,935		61,864		53,240
Net income	205,338		187,433		384,095		340,019
Shares used to compute earnings per share - basic (in shares)	312,660		313,488		311,967		312,887
Shares used to compute earnings per share - diluted (in shares)	317,047		318,347		316,365		318,182
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.66		$0.60		$1.23		$1.09
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.65		$0.59		$1.21		$1.07
Dividends declared and paid per share (in dollars per share)	$0.40		$0.37		$0.77		$0.71
Cost of sales [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	2,207		1,417		4,599		2,974
Research and development [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	6,416		4,278		13,290		9,137
Selling, marketing, general and administrative [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$7,478		$4,847		$18,583		$9,838
[1]	Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14	2-May-15	3-May-14
Statements of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$205,338	$187,433	$384,095	$340,019
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,389	4,600	-7,474	3,860
Change in unrealized holding gains (losses),net of taxes, on securities classified as short-term investments	527	639	221	471
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes, on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges	17,010	2,646	-14,816	569
Changes in pension plans including prior service cost, transition obligation, net actuarial loss and foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes	2,640	-1,396	19,740	-802
Other comprehensive income (loss)	21,566	6,489	-2,329	4,098
Comprehensive income	$226,904	$193,922	$381,766	$344,117

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14	2-May-15	3-May-14
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax effect of change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities classified as short-term investments	$92	$98	$120	$65
Tax effect of change in unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges	7,071	239	7,821	90
Tax effect of changes in pension plans including prior service cost, transition obligation, net actuarial loss and foreign currency translation adjustments	$281	$167	$563	$329

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	2-May-15		Nov. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$636,216		$569,233
Short-term investments	2,438,562		2,297,235
Accounts receivable, net	408,510		396,605
Inventory, Net	394,494	[1]	367,927	[1]
Deferred tax assets	117,055		128,934
Prepaid income tax	1,707		6,633
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	49,217		45,319
Total current assets	4,045,761		3,811,886
Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
Land and buildings	548,386		495,738
Machinery and equipment	1,879,364		1,880,351
Office equipment	56,667		51,477
Leasehold improvements	51,626		50,782
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	2,536,043		2,478,348
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	1,906,378		1,855,926
Net property, plant and equipment	629,665		622,422
Deferred compensation plan investments	22,163		21,110
Other investments	17,524		13,397
Goodwill	1,643,614		1,642,438
Intangible assets, net	621,277		671,402
Deferred tax assets	26,263		27,249
Other assets	42,208		49,786
Total other assets	2,373,049		2,425,382
Total assets	7,048,475		6,859,690
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Accounts payable	156,300		138,967
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, net	295,428		278,435
Income taxes payable	32,626		62,770
Debt, Current	374,664		0
Accrued liabilities	209,201		228,884
Total current liabilities	1,068,219		709,056
Long-term debt	498,399		872,789
Deferred income taxes	246,866		235,791
Deferred compensation plan liability	22,163		21,110
Other non-current liabilities	248,620		263,047
Total non-current liabilities	1,016,048		1,392,737
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 471,934 shares authorized, none outstanding	0		0
Common stock, $0.16 2/3 par value	52,258		51,869
Capital in excess of par value	707,180		643,058
Retained earnings	4,375,625		4,231,496
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-170,855		-168,526
Total shareholders' equity	4,964,208		4,757,897
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$7,048,475		$6,859,690
[1]	Includes $3,066 and $3,291 related to stock-based compensation at May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively.

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	2-May-15	Nov. 01, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Amount related to stock-based compensation	$3,066	$3,291
Preferred stock, par value	$1	$1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	471,934	471,934
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.17	$0.17
Common stock, shares authorized	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	313,541,685	311,204,926
Common stock Shares issued	313,541,685	311,204,926

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$384,095	$340,019
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:
Depreciation	63,809	54,794
Amortization of intangibles	49,893	110
Stock-based compensation expense	36,472	21,949
Excess tax benefit-stock options	-15,777	-12,027
Deferred income taxes	-9,396	-1,925
Other non-cash activity	5,575	2,817
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	-1,987	-9,840
Total adjustments	128,589	55,878
Net cash provided by operating activities	512,684	395,897
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of short-term available-for-sale investments	-2,872,197	-4,510,237
Maturities of short-term available-for-sale investments	1,855,561	3,995,075
Sales of short-term available-for-sale investments	875,650	402,086
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-72,989	-92,181
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	-118	0
(Increase) decrease in other assets	-8,197	-9,082
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities	-222,290	-214,339
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividend payments to shareholders	-239,966	-221,819
Repurchase of common stock	-83,911	-111,577
Proceeds from employee stock plans	94,883	142,536
Contingent consideration payment	0	-1,773
(Decrease) increase in other financing activities	-7,551	10,964
Excess tax benefit-stock options	15,777	12,027
Net cash used for financing activities	-220,768	-169,642
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	-2,643	-1,215
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	66,983	10,701
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	569,233	392,089
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$636,216	$402,790

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation
	In the opinion of management, the information furnished in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflects all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary to fairly state the results for these interim periods and should be read in conjunction with Analog Devices, Inc.’s (the Company) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 1, 2014 and related notes. The results of operations for the interim periods shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2015 or any future period.
	On July 22, 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of Hittite Microwave Corporation (Hittite), a company that designed and developed high performance integrated circuits, modules, subsystems and instrumentation for radio frequency, microwave and millimeterwave applications. The total consideration paid to acquire Hittite was approximately $2.4 billion, financed through a combination of existing cash on hand and a 90-day term loan facility of $2.0 billion. The acquisition of Hittite is referred to as the Acquisition. See Note 16, Acquisitions, of these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion related to the Acquisition.
	Certain amounts reported in previous periods have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2015 presentation. Such reclassified amounts are immaterial. The Company has a 52-53 week fiscal year that ends on the Saturday closest to the last day in October. Fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 are 52-week fiscal years.

Revenue_Recognition

Revenue Recognition	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue from product sales to customers is generally recognized when title passes, which is upon shipment in the U.S. and for certain foreign countries. For other foreign countries, title passes subsequent to product shipment, ordinarily within a week of shipment. Accordingly, the Company defers the revenue recognized relating to these other foreign countries until title has passed. For multiple element arrangements, the Company allocates arrangement consideration among the elements based on the relative fair values of those elements as determined using vendor-specific objective evidence or third-party evidence. The Company uses its best estimate of selling price to allocate arrangement consideration between the deliverables in cases where neither vendor-specific objective evidence nor third-party evidence is available. A reserve for sales returns and allowances for customers is recorded based on historical experience or specific identification of an event necessitating a reserve.
	Revenue from contracts with the United States government, government prime contractors and some commercial customers is generally recorded on a percentage of completion basis using either units delivered or costs incurred as the measurement basis for progress towards completion. The output measure is used to measure results directly and is generally the best measure of progress toward completion in circumstances in which a reliable measure of output can be established. Estimated revenue in excess of amounts billed is reported as unbilled receivables. Contract accounting requires judgment in estimating costs and assumptions related to technical issues and delivery schedule. Contract costs include material, subcontract costs, labor and an allocation of indirect costs. The estimation of costs at completion of a contract is subject to numerous variables involving contract costs and estimates as to the length of time to complete the contract. Changes in contract performance, estimated gross margin, including the impact of final contract settlements, and estimated losses are recognized in the period in which the changes or losses are determined.
	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 May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the Company had gross deferred revenue of $365.4 million and $349.7 million, respectively, and gross deferred cost of sales of $70.0 million and $71.3 million, respectively. Deferred income on shipments to distributors increased in the first six months of fiscal 2015 primarily as a result of higher demand for products, as well as a mix shift in favor of higher margin products, attributable to the Acquisition, 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 each of the three- and six-month periods ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 were not material.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-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. In addition to restricted stock units with a service condition, the Company grants restricted stock units with both a market condition and a service condition (market-based restricted stock units). The number of shares of the Company's common stock to be issued upon vesting of market-based restricted stock units will range from 0% to 200% of the target amount, based on the comparison of the Company's total shareholder return (TSR) to the median TSR of a specified peer group over a three-year period. TSR is a measure of stock price appreciation plus any dividends paid during the performance period. Determining the amount of stock-based compensation to be recorded for stock options and market-based restricted stock units requires the Company to develop estimates to calculate the grant-date fair value of awards.
	Modification of Awards — The Company has from time to time modified the vesting terms of its equity awards to employees and directors. The modifications made to the Company’s equity awards in the first six months of fiscal 2015 or 2014 did not result in significant incremental compensation costs, either individually or in the aggregate.
	Grant-Date Fair Value — The Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to calculate the grant-date fair value of stock option awards and the Monte Carlo simulation model to calculate the grant-date fair value of market-based restricted stock units. The use of these 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 with only a service condition 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.
	Information pertaining to the Company’s stock option awards and the related estimated weighted-average assumptions to calculate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation model granted during the three- and six-month periods ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	Stock Options	May 2, 2015				May 3, 2014				May 2, 2015			May 3, 2014
	Options granted (in thousands)	1,853				2,094				1,908			2,110
	Weighted-average exercise price		$57.28				$51.74				$57.11			$51.72
	Weighted-average grant-date fair value		$10.41				$9.00				$10.33			$8.99
	Assumptions:
	Weighted-average expected volatility	25.90%				24.9		%		25.8		%	24.9		%
	Weighted-average expected term (in years)	5.3				5.3				5.3			5.3
	Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	1.6		%		1.7		%		1.6		%	1.7		%
	Weighted-average expected dividend yield	2.8		%		2.9		%		2.8		%	2.9		%
	The Company utilizes the Monte Carlo simulation valuation model to value market-based restricted stock units. The Monte Carlo simulation model utilizes multiple input variables that determine the probability of satisfying the performance conditions stipulated in the award grant and calculates the fair market value for the market-based restricted stock units granted. The Monte Carlo simulation model also uses stock price volatility and other variables to estimate the probability of satisfying the performance conditions, including the possibility that the market condition may not be satisfied, and the resulting fair value of the award. Information pertaining to the Company's market-based restricted stock units and the related estimated assumptions used to calculate the fair value of the market-based restricted stock units granted during the three- and six-month periods ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 using the Monte Carlo simulation model is as follows:
		Three and Six Months Ended			Three and Six Months Ended
	Market-based Restricted Stock Units	2-May-15			May 3, 2014
	Units granted (in thousands)	75			86
	Grant-date fair value		$55.67			$50.79
	Assumptions:
	Historical stock price volatility	20		%	23.2		%
	Risk-free interest rate	1.1		%	0.8		%
	Expected dividend yield	2.8		%	2.8		%
	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. The Company utilizes historical volatility as an input variable of the Monte Carlo simulation to estimate the grant date fair value of market-based restricted stock units.  The market performance measure of these awards is based upon the interaction of multiple peer companies.  Given the Company is required to use consistent statistical properties in the Monte Carlo simulation and implied volatility is not available across the population, historical volatility must be used.
	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 4.7% to all unvested stock-based awards as of May 2, 2015. The rate of 4.7% represents the portion that is expected to be forfeited 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 condensed consolidated statements of income. During the three- and six-month periods ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, the Company had available APIC pool to absorb tax deficiencies recorded and as a result, these deficiencies did not affect its results of operations.
	Stock-Based Compensation Activity
	A summary of the activity under the Company’s stock option plans as of May 2, 2015 and changes during the three- and six-month periods then ended is presented below:
	Activity during the Three Months Ended May 2, 2015	Options			Weighted-				Weighted-		Aggregate
		Outstanding			Average Exercise				Average		Intrinsic
		(in thousands)			Price Per Share				Remaining		Value
									Contractual
									Term in Years
	Options outstanding at January 31, 2015	12,830				$37.72
	Options granted	1,853				$57.28
	Options exercised	(1,581	)			$33.06
	Options forfeited	(22	)			$47.79
	Options expired	(3	)			$39.81
	Options outstanding at May 2, 2015	13,077				$41.04			6.4			$290,757
	Options exercisable at May 2, 2015	7,201				$33.90			4.7			$211,483
	Options vested or expected to vest at May 2, 2015 (1)	12,510				$40.56			6.3			$284,097
	-1	In addition to the vested options, the Company expects a portion of the unvested options to vest at some point in the future. The number of options expected to vest is calculated by applying an estimated forfeiture rate to the unvested options.
	Activity during the Six Months Ended May 2, 2015	Options			Weighted-
		Outstanding			Average Exercise
		(in thousands)			Price Per Share
	Options outstanding at November 1, 2014	14,184				$37.20
	Options granted	1,908				$57.11
	Options exercised	(2,914	)			$32.79
	Options forfeited	(79	)			$45.30
	Options expired	(22	)			$36.52
	Options outstanding at May 2, 2015	13,077				$41.04
	During the three and six months ended May 2, 2015, 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) was $42.8 million and $72.9 million, respectively, and the total amount of proceeds received by the Company from the exercise of these options was $52.1 million and $94.9 million, respectively.
	During the three and six months ended May 3, 2014, 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) was $42.9 million and $87.8 million, respectively, and the total amount of proceeds received by the Company from the exercise of these options was $62.9 million and $142.5 million, respectively.
	A summary of the Company’s restricted stock unit award activity as of May 2, 2015 and changes during the three- and six-month periods then ended is presented below:
	Activity during the Three Months Ended May 2, 2015	Restricted			Weighted-
		Stock Units			Average Grant-
		Outstanding			Date Fair Value
		(in thousands)			Per Share
Restricted stock units outstanding at January 31, 2015	2,966				$43.37
Units granted	680				$53.02
Restrictions lapsed	(756	)			$37.57
Forfeited	(20	)			$46.33
Restricted stock units outstanding at May 2, 2015	2,870				$47.17
Activity during the Six Months Ended May 2, 2015	Restricted			Weighted-
	Stock Units			Average Grant-
	Outstanding			Date Fair Value
	(in thousands)			Per Share
Restricted stock units outstanding at November 1, 2014	3,188				$43.46
Units granted	776				$51.91
Restrictions lapsed	(1,006	)			$39.27
Forfeited	(88	)			$45.13
Restricted stock units outstanding at May 2, 2015	2,870				$47.17
As of May 2, 2015, there was $141.5 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 1.5 years. The total grant-date fair value of shares that vested during the three- and six-month periods ended May 2, 2015 was approximately $42.1 million and $58.8 million, respectively. The total grant-date fair value of shares that vested during the three- and six-month periods ended May 3, 2014 was approximately $12.7 million and $52.2 million, respectively.

Common_Stock_Repurchase

Common Stock Repurchase	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Common Stock Repurchase [Abstract]
Common Stock Repurchase	Common Stock Repurchase
	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 $5.6 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 May 2, 2015, the Company had repurchased a total of approximately 138.3 million shares of its common stock for approximately $4.9 billion under this program. As of May 2, 2015, an additional $684.3 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 minimum tax withholding obligations due upon the vesting of restricted stock units or the exercise of stock options. The withholding amount is based on the employee'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.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	The following table provides the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) by component and the related tax effects during the first six months of fiscal 2015.
		Foreign currency translation adjustment				Unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities classified as short-term investments				Unrealized holding (losses) on available for sale securities classified as short-term investments				Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives				Pension plans			Total
	November 1, 2014	$	(5,132	)		$	518			$	(306	)		$	659			$	(164,265	)	$	(168,526	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(7,474		)		149				192				(34,494		)		16,555			(25,072		)
	Amounts reclassified out of other comprehensive income (loss)	—				—				—				11,857				3,748			15,605
	Tax effects	—				(24		)		(96		)		7,821				(563		)	7,138
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,474		)		125				96				(14,816		)		19,740			(2,329		)
	May 2, 2015	$	(12,606	)		$	643			$	(210	)		$	(14,157	)		$	(144,525	)	$	(170,855	)
	The amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) with presentation location during each period were as follows:
			Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	Comprehensive Income Component		May 2, 2015				May 3, 2014				May 2, 2015				May 3, 2014				Location
	Unrealized holding (losses) gains on derivatives
	Currency forwards		$	2,980			$	(207	)		$	5,342			$	105			Cost of sales
			1,841				(384		)		3,236				(773		)		Research and development
			2,803				(356		)		5,293				(298		)		Selling, marketing, general and administrative
			—				—				(1,466		)		—				(a)
	Treasury rate lock		(274		)		(274		)		(548		)		(548		)		Interest expense
			7,350				(1,221		)		11,857				(1,514		)		Total before tax
			(851		)		194				(1,397		)		292				Tax
			$	6,499			$	(1,027	)		$	10,460			$	(1,222	)		Net of tax
	Amortization of pension components
	Transition obligation		$	5			$	5			$	10			$	10			(b)
	Prior service credit		(62		)		(62		)		(124		)		(122		)		(b)
	Actuarial losses		1,924				1,165				3,862				2,300				(b)
			1,867				1,108				3,748				2,188				Total before tax
			(281		)		(167		)		(563		)		(329		)		Tax
			$	1,586			$	941			$	3,185			$	1,859			Net of tax
	Total amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		$	8,085			$	(86	)		$	13,645			$	637
	______________
	a) The gain related to a fixed asset purchase was reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to fixed assets which will depreciate into earnings over its expected useful life.
	b) The amortization of pension components is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. For further information see Note 13, Retirement Plans, contained in Item 8 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 1, 2014.
	The Company estimates $7.1 million of net derivative unrealized holding losses included in OCI will be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months. There was no ineffectiveness in the three- and six-month periods ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014.
	Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities classified as short-term investments at May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014 are as follows:
		May 2, 2015				November 1, 2014
	Unrealized gains on securities classified as short-term investments	$	690			$	541
	Unrealized losses on securities classified as short-term investments	(215		)		(407		)
	Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities classified as short-term investments	$	475			$	134
	As of May 2, 2015, the Company held 77 investment securities, 15 of which were in an unrealized loss position with gross unrealized loss of $0.2 million and an aggregate fair value of $562.4 million. As of November 1, 2014, the Company held 66 investment securities, 18 of which were in an unrealized loss position with gross unrealized loss of $0.4 million and an aggregate fair value of $694.7 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 May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014.
	Realized gains or losses on investments are determined based on the specific identification basis and are recognized in nonoperating expense (income). There were no material net realized gains or losses from the sales of available-for-sale investments during any of the fiscal periods presented.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share
	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 periods, 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:
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		May 2, 2015		May 3, 2014		May 2, 2015		May 3, 2014
	Net Income	$	205,338	$	187,433	$	384,095	$	340,019
	Basic shares:
	Weighted-average shares outstanding	312,660		313,488		311,967		312,887
	Earnings per share basic:	$	0.66	$	0.6	$	1.23	$	1.09
	Diluted shares:
	Weighted-average shares outstanding	312,660		313,488		311,967		312,887
	Assumed exercise of common stock equivalents	4,387		4,859		4,398		5,295
	Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares	317,047		318,347		316,365		318,182
	Earnings per share diluted:	$	0.65	$	0.59	$	1.21	$	1.07
	Anti-dilutive shares related to:
	Outstanding stock options	1,879		2,981		2,042		2,611

Special_Charges

Special Charges	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
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 November 1, 2014 to May 2, 2015 of the employee separation and exit cost accruals established related to these actions.
		Reduction of Operating Costs
	Statements of Income	Fiscal 2014
	Workforce reductions	$	37,873
	Facility closure costs	459
	Non-cash impairment charge	433
	Change in estimates	(1,443		)
	Total Charges	$	37,322
	Accrued Restructuring	Reduction of Operating Costs
	Balance at November 1, 2014	$	40,503
	Facility closure costs	(366		)
	Non-cash impairment charge	(433		)
	Severance payments	(14,795		)
	Effect of foreign currency on accrual	(447		)
	Balance at January 31, 2015	$	24,462
	Facility closure costs	(36		)
	Severance payments	(9,155		)
	Effect of foreign currency on accrual	(71		)
	Balance at May 2, 2015	$	15,200
	Reduction of Operating Costs
	During fiscal 2014, the Company recorded special charges of approximately $37.3 million. These special charges included $37.9 million for severance and fringe benefit costs in accordance with the Company's ongoing benefit plan or statutory requirements at foreign locations for 341 manufacturing, engineering and selling, marketing, general and administrative (SMG&A) employees; $0.5 million for lease obligation costs for facilities that the Company ceased using during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014; and $0.4 million for the impairment of assets that have no future use located at closed facilities. The Company reversed approximately $1.4 million of its severance accrual related to charges taken in fiscal 2013 primarily due to severance costs being lower than the Company's estimates. As of May 2, 2015, the Company still employed 28 of the 341 employees included in these cost reduction actions. These employees must continue to be employed by the Company until their employment is involuntarily terminated in order to receive the severance benefit.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information
	In the first quarter of 2015, the Company implemented organizational changes designed to accelerate the Company's growth by increasing the speed and impact of its technological innovation. The organizational changes combine the Company's market and technology teams to better position engineers with customers in order to address the evolving needs of the markets the Company serves. As a result of these organizational changes, the Company re-evaluated its reporting structure under the new organization and concluded that the Company continues to operate in one reportable segment based on the aggregation of six operating segments. The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of integrated circuits. The Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker. The Company has determined that all of the Company's operating segments share the following similar economic characteristics, and therefore meet the criteria established for operating segments to be aggregated into one reportable segment, namely:
	•The primary source of revenue for each operating segment is the sale of integrated circuits.
	•The integrated circuits sold by each of the Company's operating segments are manufactured using similar semiconductor manufacturing processes and raw materials in either the Company’s own production facilities or by third-party wafer fabricators using proprietary processes.
	•The Company sells its products to tens of thousands of customers worldwide. Many of these customers use products spanning all operating segments in a wide range of applications.
	•The integrated circuits marketed by each of the Company's operating segments are sold globally through a direct sales force, third-party distributors, independent sales representatives and via our website to the same types of customers.
	All of the Company's operating segments share a similar long-term financial model as they have similar economic characteristics. The causes for variation in operating and financial performance are the same among the Company's operating segments and include factors such as (i) life cycle and price and cost fluctuations, (ii) number of competitors, (iii) product differentiation and (iv) size of market opportunity. Additionally, each operating segment is subject to the overall cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry. Lastly, the number and composition of employees and the amounts and types of tools and materials required for production of products are similar for each operating segment.
	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.
		Three Months Ended
		May 2, 2015							May 3, 2014
		Revenue		% of		Y/Y%			Revenue				% of
				Revenue									Revenue
	Industrial	$	390,712	48	%	20	%		$	325,950			47	%
	Automotive	139,707		17	%	3	%		135,998				20	%
	Consumer	109,032		13	%	40	%		77,644				11	%
	Communications	181,568		22	%	17	%		154,944				22	%
	Total revenue	$	821,019	100	%	18	%		$	694,536			100	%
		Six Months Ended
		2-May-15							3-May-14
		Revenue		% of		Y/Y%			Revenue				% of
				Revenue*									Revenue*
	Industrial	$	742,415	47	%	21	%		$	614,771			46	%
	Automotive	263,747		17	%	1	%		260,666				20	%
	Consumer	204,141		13	%	34	%		152,057				11	%
	Communications	382,702		24	%	30	%		295,280				22	%
	Total revenue	$	1,593,005	100	%	20	%		$	1,322,774			100	%
	____________
	* The sum of the individual percentages does not equal the total due to rounding.
	Revenue Trends by Geographic Region
	Revenue by geographic region, based on the primary location of the Company's customers’ design activity for its products, for the three- and six-month periods ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	Region	May 2, 2015		May 3, 2014			May 2, 2015				May 3, 2014
	United States	$	276,193	$	193,608		$	510,840			$	375,906
	Rest of North and South America	22,200		25,431			45,360				44,867
	Europe	251,402		232,299			489,983				432,986
	Japan	82,238		74,591			164,906				145,682
	China	126,449		109,583			257,168				210,067
	Rest of Asia	62,537		59,024			124,748				113,266
	Total revenue	$	821,019	$	694,536		$	1,593,005			$	1,322,774
	In the three- and six-month periods ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014, the predominant country comprising “Rest of North and South America” is Canada; the predominant countries comprising “Europe” are Germany, Sweden, France and the United Kingdom; and the predominant countries comprising “Rest of Asia” are South Korea and Taiwan.

Fair_Value

Fair Value	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
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 are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014. 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 May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the Company held $109.2 million and $121.3 million, respectively, of cash and held-to-maturity investments that were excluded from the tables below.
		May 2, 2015
		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	$	188,633		$	—	$	—	$	188,633
	Corporate obligations (1)	—			338,377		—		338,377
	Short - term investments:
	Available-for-sale:
	Securities with one year or less to maturity:
	Corporate obligations (1)	—			2,233,377		—		2,233,377
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—			40,073		—		40,073
	Floating rate notes (1)	—			65,203		—		65,203
	Securities with greater than one year to maturity:
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—			99,909		—		99,909
	Other assets:
	Deferred compensation investments	22,573			—		—		22,573
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	211,206		$	2,776,939	$	—	$	2,988,145
	Liabilities
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (2)	—			10,415		—		10,415
	Contingent consideration	—			—		4,741		4,741
	Interest rate swap agreements	—			19,733		—		19,733
	Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—		$	30,148	$	4,741	$	34,889
	-1	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of May 2, 2015 was $2.4 billion.
	-2	The Company has a master netting arrangement by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. See Note 10, Derivatives, for more information related to the Company's master netting arrangements.
		November 1, 2014
		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	$	178,067		$	—	$	—	$	178,067
	Corporate obligations (1)	—			269,901		—		269,901
	Short - term investments:
	Available-for-sale:
	Securities with one year or less to maturity:
	Corporate obligations (1)	—			2,122,120		—		2,122,120
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—			85,061		—		85,061
	Floating rate notes (1)	—			50,010		—		50,010
	Securities with greater than one year to maturity:
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—			40,044		—		40,044
Other assets:
Deferred compensation investments	21,393			—		—		21,393
Interest rate swap agreements	—			1,723		—		1,723
Total assets measured at fair value	$	199,460		$	2,568,859	$	—	$	2,768,319
Liabilities
Contingent consideration	—			—		4,806		4,806
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (2)	—			10,093		—		10,093
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—		$	10,093	$	4,806	$	14,899
-1	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of November 1, 2014 was $2.3 billion.
-2	The Company has a master netting arrangement by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. See Note 10, Derivatives, for more information related to the Company's master netting arrangements.
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. The fair value of these instruments is based upon valuation models using current market information such as strike price, spot rate, maturity date and volatility.
Interest rate swap agreements — The fair value of interest rate swap agreements is based on the quoted market price for the same or similar financial instruments.
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	$5,000
Discount rate	0% - 10%
Timing of cash flows	1 year
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) from November 1, 2014 to May 2, 2015:
	Contingent
	Consideration
Balance as of November 1, 2014	$	4,806
Fair value adjustment (1)	67
Effect of foreign currency	(132		)
Balance as of May 2, 2015	$	4,741
(1) Recorded in research and development expense in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of income.
Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
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 May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014 was $383.0 million and $386.3 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 May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014 was $495.3 million and $483.5 million, respectively, and is classified as a Level 1 measurement according to the fair value hierarchy.

Derivatives

Derivatives	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives	Derivatives
	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 reported as a component of accumulated 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 May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the total notional amount of these undesignated hedges was $41.9 million and $45.2 million, respectively. The fair value of these undesignated hedges in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014 was immaterial.
	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 May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014 was $178.4 million and $183.5 million, respectively. The fair values of forward foreign currency derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014 were as follows:
				Fair Value At
		Balance Sheet Location		May 2, 2015				1-Nov-14
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	Accrued liabilities		$	10,402			$	10,584
	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 October 28, 2014, the Company entered into forward starting interest rate swap transactions to hedge its exposure to the variability in future cash flows due to changes in interest rates for debt issuances expected to occur in the future. Amounts reported in OCI related to these derivatives will be reclassified from OCI to earnings as interest expense is incurred on the forecasted hedged fixed-rate debt, adjusting interest expense to reflect the fixed-rate entered into by the forward starting swaps. These cash flow instruments hedge forecasted interest payments to be made through 2025. These forward starting swaps will be terminated on the day the hedged forecasted debt issuances occur, but no later than December 1, 2015, if the hedged forecasted debt issuances do not occur. The total notional value of these hedges as of May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014 was $500.0 million. The fair value of these hedges was $19.7 million as of May 2, 2015, included in accrued liabilities, and $1.7 million as of November 1, 2014, included in other assets, in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet.
	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. See Note 5, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), for more information relating to the amortization of the treasury rate lock into interest 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 May 2, 2015, 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 condensed 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 or the ineffective portion of designated hedges are reported in earnings as they occur.
	For information on the unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives included in and reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income into the condensed consolidated statement of income related to forward foreign currency exchange contracts, see Note 5, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).
	All of the Company’s derivative financial instruments are subject to master netting arrangements that allow the Company and its counterparties to net settle amounts owed to each other. Derivative assets and liabilities that can be net settled under these arrangements have been presented in the Company's consolidated balance sheet on a net basis. As of May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014, none of the master netting arrangements involved collateral. The following table presents the gross amounts of the Company's derivative assets and liabilities and the net amounts recorded in our consolidated balance sheet:
		May 2, 2015				1-Nov-14
	Gross amount of recognized liabilities	$	(11,119	)		$	(10,736	)
	Gross amounts recognized assets offset in the consolidated balance sheet	704				643
	Net liabilities presented in the consolidated balance sheet	$	(10,415	)		$	(10,093	)

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
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. In the first quarter of 2015, the Company implemented organizational changes designed to accelerate the Company's growth by increasing the speed and impact of its technological innovation. The organizational changes combine the Company's market and technology teams to address the evolving needs of the markets and customers the Company serves. The Company performed an impairment analysis immediately prior to and subsequent to the reorganization and evaluated goodwill for impairment as of the date of reorganization. The Company identified its reporting units to be its six operating segments. 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 with the carrying value of that reporting unit. Based on this analysis, no impairment was identified. The Company's next annual impairment assessment will be performed as of the first day of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 unless indicators arise that would require the Company to re-evaluate at an earlier date. The following table presents the changes in goodwill during the first six months of fiscal 2015:
		Six Months Ended
		May 2, 2015
	Balance as of November 1, 2014	$	1,642,438
	Goodwill adjustment related to acquisition of Hittite (Note 16)	3,757
	Goodwill adjustment related to acquisition of Metroic Limited (1)	118
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,699		)
	Balance as of May 2, 2015	$	1,643,614
	(1) Represents changes to goodwill as a result of finalizing working capital adjustments related to this acquisition.
	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 determined 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 May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the Company’s finite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following:
		May 2, 2015					November 1, 2014
		Gross Carrying			Accumulated		Gross Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount			Amortization		Amount		Amortization
	Customer relationships	$	624,900		$	54,196	$	624,900	$	19,473
	Technology-based	16,200			4,047		16,200		1,627
	Backlog	25,500			19,904		25,500		7,154
	Total	$	666,600		$	78,147	$	666,600	$	28,254
	For the three- and six-month periods ended May 2, 2015, amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets was $25.2 million and $49.9 million, respectively. For each of the three- and six-month periods ended May 3, 2014, amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets was $0.1 million. The remaining amortization expense will be recognized over an estimated weighted average life of approximately 4.1 years.
	The Company expects annual amortization expense for intangible assets to be:
	Fiscal Year	Amortization Expense
	Remainder of fiscal 2015		$42,200
	2016		$73,208
	2017		$73,208
	2018		$72,149
	2019		$69,433
	2020		$69,433
	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 research and development (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 $32.8 million and $33.1 million of IPR&D as of May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively.

Pension_Plans

Pension Plans	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension Plans	Pension Plans
	The Company 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 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.
	Net periodic pension cost of non-U.S. plans is presented in the following table:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 2, 2015			May 3, 2014			May 2, 2015			May 3, 2014
	Service cost	$	4,056		$	3,436		$	8,880		$	6,834
	Interest cost	3,008			3,577			6,590			7,107
	Expected return on plan assets	(3,504		)	(3,463		)	(7,669		)	(6,879		)
	Amortization of initial net obligation	5			5			10			10
	Amortization of prior service cost	(62		)	(62		)	(124		)	(122		)
	Amortization of net loss	1,924			1,165			3,862			2,300
	Net periodic pension cost	$	5,427		$	4,658		$	11,549		$	9,250
	Pension contributions of $3.4 million and $7.9 million were made by the Company during the three- and six-month periods ended May 2, 2015, respectively. The Company presently anticipates contributing an additional $5.9 million to fund its defined benefit pension plans in fiscal year 2015 for a total of $13.8 million.

Revolving_Credit_Facility

Revolving Credit Facility	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Revolving Credit Facility	Revolving Credit Facility
	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). In June 2014, the Company amended this credit facility to temporarily increase the amount of allowed subsidiary indebtedness related to the financing of the Acquisition. 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 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of not greater than 3.0 to 1.0. As of May 2, 2015, the Company was compliant with these covenants.

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt
	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 will be 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 May 2, 2015, 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 will be 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 will be 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 May 2, 2015, 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.
	On July 22, 2014, the Company entered into a 90-day term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $2.0 billion with Credit Suisse AG, as Administrative Agent, and each lender from time to time party thereto (the Term Loan Agreement) to finance the Acquisition. The outstanding balance due under the Term Loan Agreement was repaid on August 29, 2014. Loans under the Term Loan Agreement bore interest at the Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement) plus 1.00% (1.16% as of August 2, 2014). Payments of the principal amounts of revolving loans under the Term Loan Agreement were due no later than October 20, 2014 and did not require interim amortization. Expenses incurred related to the debt were amortized over the 90-day term. The Term Loan Agreement contained customary representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants, including, among others, limitations on liens, indebtedness of subsidiaries, mergers and other fundamental changes, sales and other dispositions of property or assets and transactions with affiliates. The Term Loan Agreement contained a consolidated leverage ratio covenant of total consolidated funded debt to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of not greater than 3.0 to 1.0.
	The Company’s principal payments related to its debt obligations are as follows: $375.0 million in fiscal 2016 and $500.0 million in fiscal 2023.

Inventories_Inventories

Inventories Inventories	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	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. Approximately $3.0 million of raw materials have been classified as non-current and are presented within the condensed consolidated balance sheet as other assets as the Company does not expect this inventory to be sold within one year. This inventory was purchased as part of a planned transition from a principal foundry supplier and was acquired by the Company through the Acquisition. The larger than normal purchase was made to maintain an adequate supply of the raw material for customers, which has a natural life of five to ten years.
	Inventories at May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014 were as follows:
		May 2, 2015		November 1, 2014
	Raw materials	$	47,982	$	47,267
	Work in process	230,622		216,765
	Finished goods	115,890		103,895
	Total inventories	$	394,494	$	367,927
	Non-current inventories	$	2,981	$	8,793

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions
	Hittite Microwave Corporation
	On July 22, 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of Hittite Microwave Corporation (Hittite), a company that designed and developed high performance integrated circuits, modules, subsystems and instrumentation for radio frequency, microwave and millimeterwave applications. The total consideration paid to acquire Hittite was approximately $2.4 billion, financed through a combination of existing cash on hand and a 90-day term loan facility of $2.0 billion. The Acquisition is expected to expand the Company’s technology position in high performance signal processing solutions and drive growth in key markets. The Company completed the Acquisition through a cash tender offer (the Offer) by BBAC Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, for all of the outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Hittite at a purchase price of $78.00 per share, net to the seller in cash, without interest, less any applicable withholding taxes. After completion of the Offer, BBAC Corp. merged with and into Hittite, with Hittite continuing as the surviving corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
	During the first six months of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded an acquisition accounting adjustment of $3.8 million to deferred income taxes and goodwill. The Acquisition accounting is not complete and additional information that existed at the acquisition date may become known to the Company during the remainder of the measurement period. As of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company is still in the process of valuing the assets acquired of Hittite's business, including inventory and deferred income taxes.
	The following unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information presents the Company's combined results of operations after giving effect to the Acquisition and assumes that the Acquisition, which closed on July 22, 2014, was completed on November 4, 2012 (the first day of the Company's 2013 fiscal year). The pro forma consolidated financial information has been calculated after applying the Company's accounting policies and includes adjustments for amortization expense of acquired intangible assets and the consequential tax effects.
	These pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of the operating results of the Company that would have been achieved had the Acquisition actually taken place on November 4, 2012. In addition, these results are not intended to be a projection of future results and do not reflect events that may occur after the Acquisition, including but not limited to revenue enhancements, cost savings or operating synergies that the combined Company may achieve as a result of the Acquisition.
	(thousands, except per share data)	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		3-May-14		3-May-14
	Revenue	$	768,969	$	1,465,858
	Net income	$	194,065	$	350,737

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	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 from 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.
	The Company’s effective tax rate reflects the applicable tax rate in effect in the various tax jurisdictions around the world where our income is earned. The Company's effective tax rate for all periods presented is lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35%, primarily due to lower statutory tax rates applicable to the Company's operations in jurisdictions in which the Company earns a portion of its income.
	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 Company recorded a $36.5 million reserve for this potential liability in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.
	All of the Company's U.S. federal tax returns prior to fiscal year 2011 are no longer subject to examination.
	All of the Company's Ireland tax returns prior to fiscal year 2010 are no longer subject to examination.
	Unrealized Tax Benefits
	The following table summarizes the changes in the total amounts of unrealized tax benefits for the six months ended May 2, 2015.
		Unrealized Tax Benefits
	Balance as of November 1, 2014	$	65,464
	Additions for tax positions related to current year	215
	Additions for tax positions related to prior years	4,074
	Reductions for tax positions related to settlements with taxing authorities	(1,186		)
	Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(766		)
	Balance as of May 2, 2015	$	67,801

New_Accounting_Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Standards [Text Block]	New Accounting Pronouncements
	Standards Implemented
	Income Taxes
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2013-11 (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 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. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU No. 2013-11 in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 did not impact the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
	Standards to be Implemented
	Compensation - Retirement Benefits
	In April, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-04 (ASU 2015-04), Practical Expedient for the Measurement Date of an Employer’s Defined Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets, which provides a practical expedient for entities with a fiscal year-end that does not coincide with a month-end, that permits the entity to measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations using the month-end that is closest to the entity’s fiscal year-end and apply that practical expedient consistently from year to year. Entities are required to disclose the accounting policy election and the date used to measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations. ASU 2015-04 is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early application is permitted. Amendments should be applied prospectively. The adoption of ASU 2015-04 in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
	Interest - Imputation of Interest
	In April, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03 (ASU 2015-03), Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. ASU 2015-03 is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. An entity should apply the new guidance on a retrospective basis, wherein the balance sheet of each individual period presented should be adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. The adoption of ASU 2015-03 in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
	Consolidation
	In February, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02 (ASU 2015-02), Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis. ASU 2015-02 affects reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. ASU 2015-02 modifies the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities (VIEs) or voting interest entities, eliminates the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership and affects the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships. ASU 2015-02 is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. A reporting entity may apply the amendments in this guidance using a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. A reporting entity also may apply the amendments retrospectively. The adoption of ASU 2015-02 in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
	Stock Compensation
	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12 (ASU 2014-12), Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, which requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, which is the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
	Revenue Recognition
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09 (ASU 2014-09), Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, the guidance requires improved disclosures to help users of financial statements better understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. However, in early April 2015, the FASB voted to propose to defer the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard by one year, as a result, public entities would apply the new revenue standard to annual reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2017. This proposal is still being evaluated and final determination of the effective date is expected by the end of 2015. Early application is not permitted. The guidance allows for the amendment to be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.
	Discontinued Operations
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08 (ASU 2014-08), Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which raises the threshold for disposals to qualify as discontinued operations. Under the new guidance, a disposal representing a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s financial results or a business activity classified as held for sale, should be reported as discontinued operations. ASU 2014-08 also expands the disclosure requirements for discontinued operations and adds new disclosures for individually significant dispositions that do not qualify as discontinued operations. ASU 2014-08 is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014, which is the Company's first quarter of fiscal year 2016. Early adoption is permitted, but only for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported in the financial statements previously issued or available for issuance. As of May 2, 2015, there have been no disposals or classifications as held for sale that would be subject to ASU 2014-08. As such, the Company will consider the adoption of this standard upon the earlier of a disposal or classification as held for sale.

Subsequent_Event

Subsequent Event	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Events
	On May 18, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per outstanding share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 9, 2015 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on May 29, 2015.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Certain amounts reported in previous periods have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2015 presentation. Such reclassified amounts are immaterial. The Company has a 52-53 week fiscal year that ends on the Saturday closest to the last day in October. Fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 are 52-week fiscal years.

Revenue_Recognition_Policies

Revenue Recognition (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition
	Revenue from product sales to customers is generally recognized when title passes, which is upon shipment in the U.S. and for certain foreign countries. For other foreign countries, title passes subsequent to product shipment, ordinarily within a week of shipment. Accordingly, the Company defers the revenue recognized relating to these other foreign countries until title has passed. For multiple element arrangements, the Company allocates arrangement consideration among the elements based on the relative fair values of those elements as determined using vendor-specific objective evidence or third-party evidence. The Company uses its best estimate of selling price to allocate arrangement consideration between the deliverables in cases where neither vendor-specific objective evidence nor third-party evidence is available. A reserve for sales returns and allowances for customers is recorded based on historical experience or specific identification of an event necessitating a reserve.
	Revenue from contracts with the United States government, government prime contractors and some commercial customers is generally recorded on a percentage of completion basis using either units delivered or costs incurred as the measurement basis for progress towards completion. The output measure is used to measure results directly and is generally the best measure of progress toward completion in circumstances in which a reliable measure of output can be established. Estimated revenue in excess of amounts billed is reported as unbilled receivables. Contract accounting requires judgment in estimating costs and assumptions related to technical issues and delivery schedule. Contract costs include material, subcontract costs, labor and an allocation of indirect costs. The estimation of costs at completion of a contract is subject to numerous variables involving contract costs and estimates as to the length of time to complete the contract. Changes in contract performance, estimated gross margin, including the impact of final contract settlements, and estimated losses are recognized in the period in which the changes or losses are determined.
	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 May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the Company had gross deferred revenue of $365.4 million and $349.7 million, respectively, and gross deferred cost of sales of $70.0 million and $71.3 million, respectively. Deferred income on shipments to distributors increased in the first six months of fiscal 2015 primarily as a result of higher demand for products, as well as a mix shift in favor of higher margin products, attributable to the Acquisition, 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 each of the three- and six-month periods ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 were not material.

StockBased_Compensation_Polici

Stock-Based Compensation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-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. In addition to restricted stock units with a service condition, the Company grants restricted stock units with both a market condition and a service condition (market-based restricted stock units). The number of shares of the Company's common stock to be issued upon vesting of market-based restricted stock units will range from 0% to 200% of the target amount, based on the comparison of the Company's total shareholder return (TSR) to the median TSR of a specified peer group over a three-year period. TSR is a measure of stock price appreciation plus any dividends paid during the performance period. Determining the amount of stock-based compensation to be recorded for stock options and market-based restricted stock units requires the Company to develop estimates to calculate the grant-date fair value of awards.

Earnings_Per_Share_Policies

Earnings Per Share (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
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 periods, related to the Company’s outstanding stock options could be dilutive in the future.

Fair_Value_Policies

Fair Value (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
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 are accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014. 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 May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the Company held $109.2 million and $121.3 million, respectively, of cash and held-to-maturity investments that were excluded from the tables below.
		May 2, 2015
		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	$	188,633	$	—	$	—	$	188,633
	Corporate obligations (1)	—		338,377		—		338,377
	Short - term investments:
	Available-for-sale:
	Securities with one year or less to maturity:
	Corporate obligations (1)	—		2,233,377		—		2,233,377
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—		40,073		—		40,073
	Floating rate notes (1)	—		65,203		—		65,203
	Securities with greater than one year to maturity:
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—		99,909		—		99,909
	Other assets:
	Deferred compensation investments	22,573		—		—		22,573
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	211,206	$	2,776,939	$	—	$	2,988,145
	Liabilities
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (2)	—		10,415		—		10,415
	Contingent consideration	—		—		4,741		4,741
	Interest rate swap agreements	—		19,733		—		19,733
	Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	30,148	$	4,741	$	34,889
	-1	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of May 2, 2015 was $2.4 billion.
	-2	The Company has a master netting arrangement by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. See Note 10, Derivatives, for more information related to the Company's master netting arrangements.
		November 1, 2014
		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	$	178,067	$	—	$	—	$	178,067
	Corporate obligations (1)	—		269,901		—		269,901
	Short - term investments:
	Available-for-sale:
	Securities with one year or less to maturity:
	Corporate obligations (1)	—		2,122,120		—		2,122,120
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—		85,061		—		85,061
	Floating rate notes (1)	—		50,010		—		50,010
	Securities with greater than one year to maturity:
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—		40,044		—		40,044
Other assets:
Deferred compensation investments	21,393		—		—		21,393
Interest rate swap agreements	—		1,723		—		1,723
Total assets measured at fair value	$	199,460	$	2,568,859	$	—	$	2,768,319
Liabilities
Contingent consideration	—		—		4,806		4,806
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (2)	—		10,093		—		10,093
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—	$	10,093	$	4,806	$	14,899
-1	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of November 1, 2014 was $2.3 billion.
-2	The Company has a master netting arrangement by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. See Note 10, Derivatives, for more information related to the Company's master netting arrangements.
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. The fair value of these instruments is based upon valuation models using current market information such as strike price, spot rate, maturity date and volatility.
Interest rate swap agreements — The fair value of interest rate swap agreements is based on the quoted market price for the same or similar financial instruments.
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.

Derivatives_Policies

Derivatives (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	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 May 2, 2015, 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 condensed 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 or the ineffective portion of designated hedges are reported in earnings as they occur
	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 reported as a component of accumulated 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 May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the total notional amount of these undesignated hedges was $41.9 million and $45.2 million, respectively. The fair value of these undesignated hedges in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014 was immaterial.
	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 May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014 was $178.4 million and $183.5 million, respectively. The fair values of forward foreign currency derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014 were as follows:
			Fair Value At
		Balance Sheet Location	May 2, 2015		1-Nov-14
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	Accrued liabilities	$	10,402	$	10,584
	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 October 28, 2014, the Company entered into forward starting interest rate swap transactions to hedge its exposure to the variability in future cash flows due to changes in interest rates for debt issuances expected to occur in the future. Amounts reported in OCI related to these derivatives will be reclassified from OCI to earnings as interest expense is incurred on the forecasted hedged fixed-rate debt, adjusting interest expense to reflect the fixed-rate entered into by the forward starting swaps. These cash flow instruments hedge forecasted interest payments to be made through 2025. These forward starting swaps will be terminated on the day the hedged forecasted debt issuances occur, but no later than December 1, 2015, if the hedged forecasted debt issuances do not occur. The total notional value of these hedges as of May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014 was $500.0 million. The fair value of these hedges was $19.7 million as of May 2, 2015, included in accrued liabilities, and $1.7 million as of November 1, 2014, included in other assets, in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet.
	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. See Note 5, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), for more information relating to the amortization of the treasury rate lock into interest 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 May 2, 2015, 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 condensed 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 or the ineffective portion of designated hedges are reported in earnings as they occur

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangibles-Goodwill and Other	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 determined 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.
	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. In the first quarter of 2015, the Company implemented organizational changes designed to accelerate the Company's growth by increasing the speed and impact of its technological innovation. The organizational changes combine the Company's market and technology teams to address the evolving needs of the markets and customers the Company serves. The Company performed an impairment analysis immediately prior to and subsequent to the reorganization and evaluated goodwill for impairment as of the date of reorganization. The Company identified its reporting units to be its six operating segments. 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 with the carrying value of that reporting unit. Based on this analysis, no impairment was identified. The Company's next annual impairment assessment will be performed as of the first day of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 unless indicators arise that would require the Company to re-evaluate at an earlier date.
	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 research and development (R&D) efforts. Upon completion of the projects, the IPR&D assets will be amortized over their estimated useful lives.

Inventories_Inventories_Polici

Inventories Inventories (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	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. Approximately $3.0 million of raw materials have been classified as non-current and are presented within the condensed consolidated balance sheet as other assets as the Company does not expect this inventory to be sold within one year. This inventory was purchased as part of a planned transition from a principal foundry supplier and was acquired by the Company through the Acquisition. The larger than normal purchase was made to maintain an adequate supply of the raw material for customers, which has a natural life of five to ten years.

Income_Taxes_Policies

Income Taxes (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	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 from 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.

New_Accounting_Pronouncements_

New Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements
	Standards Implemented
	Income Taxes
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2013-11 (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 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. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU No. 2013-11 in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 did not impact the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
	Standards to be Implemented
	Compensation - Retirement Benefits
	In April, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-04 (ASU 2015-04), Practical Expedient for the Measurement Date of an Employer’s Defined Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets, which provides a practical expedient for entities with a fiscal year-end that does not coincide with a month-end, that permits the entity to measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations using the month-end that is closest to the entity’s fiscal year-end and apply that practical expedient consistently from year to year. Entities are required to disclose the accounting policy election and the date used to measure defined benefit plan assets and obligations. ASU 2015-04 is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early application is permitted. Amendments should be applied prospectively. The adoption of ASU 2015-04 in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
	Interest - Imputation of Interest
	In April, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03 (ASU 2015-03), Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, which requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. ASU 2015-03 is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. An entity should apply the new guidance on a retrospective basis, wherein the balance sheet of each individual period presented should be adjusted to reflect the period-specific effects of applying the new guidance. The adoption of ASU 2015-03 in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
	Consolidation
	In February, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02 (ASU 2015-02), Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis. ASU 2015-02 affects reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. ASU 2015-02 modifies the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities (VIEs) or voting interest entities, eliminates the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership and affects the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships. ASU 2015-02 is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. A reporting entity may apply the amendments in this guidance using a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. A reporting entity also may apply the amendments retrospectively. The adoption of ASU 2015-02 in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
	Stock Compensation
	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12 (ASU 2014-12), Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, which requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, which is the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
	Revenue Recognition
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09 (ASU 2014-09), Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, the guidance requires improved disclosures to help users of financial statements better understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. However, in early April 2015, the FASB voted to propose to defer the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard by one year, as a result, public entities would apply the new revenue standard to annual reporting periods beginning after December 31, 2017. This proposal is still being evaluated and final determination of the effective date is expected by the end of 2015. Early application is not permitted. The guidance allows for the amendment to be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.
	Discontinued Operations
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08 (ASU 2014-08), Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which raises the threshold for disposals to qualify as discontinued operations. Under the new guidance, a disposal representing a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s financial results or a business activity classified as held for sale, should be reported as discontinued operations. ASU 2014-08 also expands the disclosure requirements for discontinued operations and adds new disclosures for individually significant dispositions that do not qualify as discontinued operations. ASU 2014-08 is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2014, which is the Company's first quarter of fiscal year 2016. Early adoption is permitted, but only for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported in the financial statements previously issued or available for issuance. As of May 2, 2015, there have been no disposals or classifications as held for sale that would be subject to ASU 2014-08. As such, the Company will consider the adoption of this standard upon the earlier of a disposal or classification as held for sale.

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
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 using the Black-Scholes valuation model granted during the three- and six-month periods ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 are as follows:
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	Stock Options	May 2, 2015				May 3, 2014				May 2, 2015			May 3, 2014
	Options granted (in thousands)	1,853				2,094				1,908			2,110
	Weighted-average exercise price		$57.28				$51.74				$57.11			$51.72
	Weighted-average grant-date fair value		$10.41				$9.00				$10.33			$8.99
	Assumptions:
	Weighted-average expected volatility	25.90%				24.9		%		25.8		%	24.9		%
	Weighted-average expected term (in years)	5.3				5.3				5.3			5.3
	Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	1.6		%		1.7		%		1.6		%	1.7		%
	Weighted-average expected dividend yield	2.8		%		2.9		%		2.8		%	2.9		%
	The Company utilizes the Monte Carlo simulation valuation model to value market-based restricted stock units. The Monte Carlo simulation model utilizes multiple input variables that determine the probability of satisfying the performance conditions stipulated in the award grant and calculates the fair market value for the market-based restricted stock units granted. The Monte Carlo simulation model also uses stock price volatility and other variables to estimate the probability of satisfying the performance conditions, including the possibility that the market condition may not be satisfied, and the resulting fair value of the award. Information pertaining to the Company's market-based restricted stock units and the related estimated assumptions used to calculate the fair value of the market-based restricted stock units granted during the three- and six-month periods ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 using the Monte Carlo simulation model is as follows:
		Three and Six Months Ended			Three and Six Months Ended
	Market-based Restricted Stock Units	2-May-15			May 3, 2014
	Units granted (in thousands)	75			86
	Grant-date fair value		$55.67			$50.79
	Assumptions:
	Historical stock price volatility	20		%	23.2		%
	Risk-free interest rate	1.1		%	0.8		%
	Expected dividend yield	2.8		%	2.8		%
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 May 2, 2015 and changes during the three- and six-month periods then ended is presented below:
	Activity during the Three Months Ended May 2, 2015	Options			Weighted-				Weighted-		Aggregate
		Outstanding			Average Exercise				Average		Intrinsic
		(in thousands)			Price Per Share				Remaining		Value
									Contractual
									Term in Years
	Options outstanding at January 31, 2015	12,830				$37.72
	Options granted	1,853				$57.28
	Options exercised	(1,581	)			$33.06
	Options forfeited	(22	)			$47.79
	Options expired	(3	)			$39.81
	Options outstanding at May 2, 2015	13,077				$41.04			6.4			$290,757
	Options exercisable at May 2, 2015	7,201				$33.90			4.7			$211,483
	Options vested or expected to vest at May 2, 2015 (1)	12,510				$40.56			6.3			$284,097
	-1	In addition to the vested options, the Company expects a portion of the unvested options to vest at some point in the future. The number of options expected to vest is calculated by applying an estimated forfeiture rate to the unvested options.
	Activity during the Six Months Ended May 2, 2015	Options			Weighted-
		Outstanding			Average Exercise
		(in thousands)			Price Per Share
	Options outstanding at November 1, 2014	14,184				$37.20
	Options granted	1,908				$57.11
	Options exercised	(2,914	)			$32.79
	Options forfeited	(79	)			$45.30
	Options expired	(22	)			$36.52
	Options outstanding at May 2, 2015	13,077				$41.04
Summary of the Company's restricted stock unit award activity	A summary of the Company’s restricted stock unit award activity as of May 2, 2015 and changes during the three- and six-month periods then ended is presented below:
	Activity during the Three Months Ended May 2, 2015	Restricted			Weighted-
		Stock Units			Average Grant-
		Outstanding			Date Fair Value
		(in thousands)			Per Share
	Restricted stock units outstanding at January 31, 2015	2,966				$43.37
	Units granted	680				$53.02
	Restrictions lapsed	(756	)			$37.57
	Forfeited	(20	)			$46.33
	Restricted stock units outstanding at May 2, 2015	2,870				$47.17
	Activity during the Six Months Ended May 2, 2015	Restricted			Weighted-
		Stock Units			Average Grant-
		Outstanding			Date Fair Value
		(in thousands)			Per Share
	Restricted stock units outstanding at November 1, 2014	3,188				$43.46
	Units granted	776				$51.91
	Restrictions lapsed	(1,006	)			$39.27
	Forfeited	(88	)			$45.13
	Restricted stock units outstanding at May 2, 2015	2,870				$47.17

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
			Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
	Comprehensive Income Component		May 2, 2015				May 3, 2014				May 2, 2015				May 3, 2014				Location
	Unrealized holding (losses) gains on derivatives
	Currency forwards		$	2,980			$	(207	)		$	5,342			$	105			Cost of sales
			1,841				(384		)		3,236				(773		)		Research and development
			2,803				(356		)		5,293				(298		)		Selling, marketing, general and administrative
			—				—				(1,466		)		—				(a)
	Treasury rate lock		(274		)		(274		)		(548		)		(548		)		Interest expense
			7,350				(1,221		)		11,857				(1,514		)		Total before tax
			(851		)		194				(1,397		)		292				Tax
			$	6,499			$	(1,027	)		$	10,460			$	(1,222	)		Net of tax
	Amortization of pension components
	Transition obligation		$	5			$	5			$	10			$	10			(b)
	Prior service credit		(62		)		(62		)		(124		)		(122		)		(b)
	Actuarial losses		1,924				1,165				3,862				2,300				(b)
			1,867				1,108				3,748				2,188				Total before tax
			(281		)		(167		)		(563		)		(329		)		Tax
			$	1,586			$	941			$	3,185			$	1,859			Net of tax
	Total amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		$	8,085			$	(86	)		$	13,645			$	637
	______________
	a) The gain related to a fixed asset purchase was reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to fixed assets which will depreciate into earnings over its expected useful life.
	b) The amortization of pension components is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. For further information see Note 13, Retirement Plans, contained in Item 8 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 1, 2014.
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
		Foreign currency translation adjustment				Unrealized holding gains on available for sale securities classified as short-term investments				Unrealized holding (losses) on available for sale securities classified as short-term investments				Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives				Pension plans			Total
	November 1, 2014	$	(5,132	)		$	518			$	(306	)		$	659			$	(164,265	)	$	(168,526	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(7,474		)		149				192				(34,494		)		16,555			(25,072		)
	Amounts reclassified out of other comprehensive income (loss)	—				—				—				11,857				3,748			15,605
	Tax effects	—				(24		)		(96		)		7,821				(563		)	7,138
	Other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,474		)		125				96				(14,816		)		19,740			(2,329		)
	May 2, 2015	$	(12,606	)		$	643			$	(210	)		$	(14,157	)		$	(144,525	)	$	(170,855	)
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 May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014 are as follows:
		May 2, 2015				November 1, 2014
	Unrealized gains on securities classified as short-term investments	$	690			$	541
	Unrealized losses on securities classified as short-term investments	(215		)		(407		)
	Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities classified as short-term investments	$	475			$	134

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		May 2, 2015		May 3, 2014		May 2, 2015		May 3, 2014
	Net Income	$	205,338	$	187,433	$	384,095	$	340,019
	Basic shares:
	Weighted-average shares outstanding	312,660		313,488		311,967		312,887
	Earnings per share basic:	$	0.66	$	0.6	$	1.23	$	1.09
	Diluted shares:
	Weighted-average shares outstanding	312,660		313,488		311,967		312,887
	Assumed exercise of common stock equivalents	4,387		4,859		4,398		5,295
	Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares	317,047		318,347		316,365		318,182
	Earnings per share diluted:	$	0.65	$	0.59	$	1.21	$	1.07
	Anti-dilutive shares related to:
	Outstanding stock options	1,879		2,981		2,042		2,611

Special_Charges_Tables

Special Charges (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Summary of the Company's special charges, Income Statement	The following tables display the special charges taken for ongoing actions and a roll-forward from November 1, 2014 to May 2, 2015 of the employee separation and exit cost accruals established related to these actions.
		Reduction of Operating Costs
	Statements of Income	Fiscal 2014
	Workforce reductions	$	37,873
	Facility closure costs	459
	Non-cash impairment charge	433
	Change in estimates	(1,443		)
	Total Charges	$	37,322
Accrued Restructuring
	Accrued Restructuring	Reduction of Operating Costs
	Balance at November 1, 2014	$	40,503
	Facility closure costs	(366		)
	Non-cash impairment charge	(433		)
	Severance payments	(14,795		)
	Effect of foreign currency on accrual	(447		)
	Balance at January 31, 2015	$	24,462
	Facility closure costs	(36		)
	Severance payments	(9,155		)
	Effect of foreign currency on accrual	(71		)
	Balance at May 2, 2015	$	15,200

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue Trends by End Market	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.
		Three Months Ended
		May 2, 2015							May 3, 2014
		Revenue		% of		Y/Y%			Revenue				% of
				Revenue									Revenue
	Industrial	$	390,712	48	%	20	%		$	325,950			47	%
	Automotive	139,707		17	%	3	%		135,998				20	%
	Consumer	109,032		13	%	40	%		77,644				11	%
	Communications	181,568		22	%	17	%		154,944				22	%
	Total revenue	$	821,019	100	%	18	%		$	694,536			100	%
		Six Months Ended
		2-May-15							3-May-14
		Revenue		% of		Y/Y%			Revenue				% of
				Revenue*									Revenue*
	Industrial	$	742,415	47	%	21	%		$	614,771			46	%
	Automotive	263,747		17	%	1	%		260,666				20	%
	Consumer	204,141		13	%	34	%		152,057				11	%
	Communications	382,702		24	%	30	%		295,280				22	%
	Total revenue	$	1,593,005	100	%	20	%		$	1,322,774			100	%
	____________
	* The sum of the individual percentages does not equal the total due to rounding.
Revenue Trends by Geographic Region	Revenue Trends by Geographic Region
	Revenue by geographic region, based on the primary location of the Company's customers’ design activity for its products, for the three- and six-month periods ended May 2, 2015 and May 3, 2014 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	Region	May 2, 2015		May 3, 2014			May 2, 2015				May 3, 2014
	United States	$	276,193	$	193,608		$	510,840			$	375,906
	Rest of North and South America	22,200		25,431			45,360				44,867
	Europe	251,402		232,299			489,983				432,986
	Japan	82,238		74,591			164,906				145,682
	China	126,449		109,583			257,168				210,067
	Rest of Asia	62,537		59,024			124,748				113,266
	Total revenue	$	821,019	$	694,536		$	1,593,005			$	1,322,774

Fair_Value_Tables

Fair Value (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities	As of May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the Company held $109.2 million and $121.3 million, respectively, of cash and held-to-maturity investments that were excluded from the tables below.
		May 2, 2015
		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	$	188,633		$	—	$	—	$	188,633
	Corporate obligations (1)	—			338,377		—		338,377
	Short - term investments:
	Available-for-sale:
	Securities with one year or less to maturity:
	Corporate obligations (1)	—			2,233,377		—		2,233,377
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—			40,073		—		40,073
	Floating rate notes (1)	—			65,203		—		65,203
	Securities with greater than one year to maturity:
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—			99,909		—		99,909
	Other assets:
	Deferred compensation investments	22,573			—		—		22,573
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	211,206		$	2,776,939	$	—	$	2,988,145
	Liabilities
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (2)	—			10,415		—		10,415
	Contingent consideration	—			—		4,741		4,741
	Interest rate swap agreements	—			19,733		—		19,733
	Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—		$	30,148	$	4,741	$	34,889
	-1	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of May 2, 2015 was $2.4 billion.
	-2	The Company has a master netting arrangement by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. See Note 10, Derivatives, for more information related to the Company's master netting arrangements.
		November 1, 2014
		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	$	178,067		$	—	$	—	$	178,067
	Corporate obligations (1)	—			269,901		—		269,901
	Short - term investments:
	Available-for-sale:
	Securities with one year or less to maturity:
	Corporate obligations (1)	—			2,122,120		—		2,122,120
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—			85,061		—		85,061
	Floating rate notes (1)	—			50,010		—		50,010
	Securities with greater than one year to maturity:
	Floating rate notes, issued at par	—			40,044		—		40,044
	Other assets:
	Deferred compensation investments	21,393			—		—		21,393
	Interest rate swap agreements	—			1,723		—		1,723
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	199,460		$	2,568,859	$	—	$	2,768,319
	Liabilities
Contingent consideration	—			—		4,806		4,806
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (2)	—			10,093		—		10,093
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	—		$	10,093	$	4,806	$	14,899
-1	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of November 1, 2014 was $2.3 billion.
-2	The Company has a master netting arrangement by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. See Note 10, Derivatives, for more information related to the Company's master netting arrangements.
The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration encompasses the following significant unobservable inputs	The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration encompasses the following significant unobservable inputs:
	Unobservable Inputs	Range
	Estimated contingent consideration payments	$5,000
	Discount rate	0% - 10%
	Timing of cash flows	1 year
	Probability of achievement	100%
Change in fair value of contingent consideration measured with significant unobservable inputs	The following table summarizes the change in the fair value of the contingent consideration measured using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) from November 1, 2014 to May 2, 2015:
		Contingent
		Consideration
	Balance as of November 1, 2014	$	4,806
	Fair value adjustment (1)	67
	Effect of foreign currency	(132		)
	Balance as of May 2, 2015	$	4,741
	(1) Recorded in research and development expense in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of income.

Derivatives_Tables

Derivatives (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Offsetting Assets Liabilities Table Text Block [Table Text Block]	The following table presents the gross amounts of the Company's derivative assets and liabilities and the net amounts recorded in our consolidated balance sheet:
		May 2, 2015				1-Nov-14
	Gross amount of recognized liabilities	$	(11,119	)		$	(10,736	)
	Gross amounts recognized assets offset in the consolidated balance sheet	704				643
	Net liabilities presented in the consolidated balance sheet	$	(10,415	)		$	(10,093	)
Fair value of hedging instruments	The fair values of forward foreign currency derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014 were as follows:
				Fair Value At
		Balance Sheet Location		May 2, 2015				1-Nov-14
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	Accrued liabilities		$	10,402			$	10,584

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in goodwill	The following table presents the changes in goodwill during the first six months of fiscal 2015:
		Six Months Ended
		May 2, 2015
	Balance as of November 1, 2014	$	1,642,438
	Goodwill adjustment related to acquisition of Hittite (Note 16)	3,757
	Goodwill adjustment related to acquisition of Metroic Limited (1)	118
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,699		)
	Balance as of May 2, 2015	$	1,643,614
Finite lived intangible assets	As of May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014, the Company’s finite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following:
		May 2, 2015					November 1, 2014
		Gross Carrying			Accumulated		Gross Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount			Amortization		Amount		Amortization
	Customer relationships	$	624,900		$	54,196	$	624,900	$	19,473
	Technology-based	16,200			4,047		16,200		1,627
	Backlog	25,500			19,904		25,500		7,154
	Total	$	666,600		$	78,147	$	666,600	$	28,254
Amortization expense	The Company expects annual amortization expense for intangible assets to be:
	Fiscal Year	Amortization Expense
	Remainder of fiscal 2015		$42,200
	2016		$73,208
	2017		$73,208
	2018		$72,149
	2019		$69,433
	2020		$69,433

Pension_Plans_Tables

Pension Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Net periodic pension cost	Net periodic pension cost of non-U.S. plans is presented in the following table:
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		May 2, 2015			May 3, 2014			May 2, 2015			May 3, 2014
	Service cost	$	4,056		$	3,436		$	8,880		$	6,834
	Interest cost	3,008			3,577			6,590			7,107
	Expected return on plan assets	(3,504		)	(3,463		)	(7,669		)	(6,879		)
	Amortization of initial net obligation	5			5			10			10
	Amortization of prior service cost	(62		)	(62		)	(124		)	(122		)
	Amortization of net loss	1,924			1,165			3,862			2,300
	Net periodic pension cost	$	5,427		$	4,658		$	11,549		$	9,250

Inventories_Inventories_Tables

Inventories Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	Inventories at May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014 were as follows:
		May 2, 2015		November 1, 2014
	Raw materials	$	47,982	$	47,267
	Work in process	230,622		216,765
	Finished goods	115,890		103,895
	Total inventories	$	394,494	$	367,927
	Non-current inventories	$	2,981	$	8,793

Acquisitions_Acquisitions_Tabl

Acquisitions Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	3-May-14
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
	(thousands, except per share data)	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
		3-May-14		3-May-14
	Revenue	$	768,969	$	1,465,858
	Net income	$	194,065	$	350,737

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Schedule of Unrealized Tax Benefits [Table Text Block]
		Unrealized Tax Benefits
	Balance as of November 1, 2014	$	65,464
	Additions for tax positions related to current year	215
	Additions for tax positions related to prior years	4,074
	Reductions for tax positions related to settlements with taxing authorities	(1,186		)
	Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(766		)
	Balance as of May 2, 2015	$	67,801

Basis_of_Presentation_Basis_of

Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Jul. 22, 2014	Jul. 22, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	$2,430,987,000
Short-term Debt		$2,000,000,000

Revenue_Recognition_Details

Revenue Recognition (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	Nov. 01, 2014
Revenue Recognition (Textual) [Abstract]
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, gross	$365.40	$349.70
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, cost of sales	$70	$71.30
Standard product warranty term	12 months

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15		3-May-14	2-May-15		3-May-14
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
MarketBasedRestrictedStockUnitsGranted				$75,000		$86,000
Stock Options
Options granted (in shares)	1,853		2,094	1,908		2,110
Weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$57.28		$51.74	$57.11		$51.72
Weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$10.41		$9	$10.33		$8.99
Assumptions:
Weighted-average expected volatility	25.90%		24.90%	25.80%		24.90%
Weighted-average expected term (in years)	5 years 110 days		5 years 110 days	5 years 110 days		5 years 110 days
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate	1.60%		1.70%	1.60%		1.70%
Weighted-average expected dividend yield	2.80%		2.90%	2.80%		2.90%
Summary of the activity under the Company's stock option plans
Options outstanding, at beginning of period (in shares)	12,830			14,184
Options granted (in shares)	1,853		2,094	1,908		2,110
Options exercised (in shares)	-1,581			-2,914
Options forfeited (in shares)	-22			-79
Options expired (in shares)	-3			-22
Options outstanding, at end of period (in shares)	13,077			13,077
Options exercisable (in shares)	7,201			7,201
Options vested or expected to vest (in shares)	12,510	[1]		12,510	[1]
Options outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, at beginning of period	$37.72			$37.20
Options granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	$57.28			$57.11
Options exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	$33.06			$32.79
Options forfeited, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	$47.79			$45.30
Options expired, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	$39.81			$36.52
Options outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, at end of period	$41.04			$41.04
Options exercisable, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	$33.90			$33.90
Options vested or expected to vest, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	$40.56	[1]		$40.56	[1]
Options outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years	6 years 146 days
Options exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years	4 years 256 days
Options vested or expected to vest, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years	6 years 110 days	[1]
Options outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	290,757,000			290,757,000
Options exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	211,483,000			211,483,000
Options vested or expected to vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	284,097,000	[1]		284,097,000	[1]
Summary of the Company's restricted stock unit award activity
Restricted stock units outstanding, at beginning of period (in shares)	2,966			3,188
Units granted (in shares)	680			776
Restrictions lapsed (in shares)	-756			-1,006
Forfeited (in shares)	-20			-88
Restricted stock units outstanding, at end of period (in shares)	2,870			2,870
Restricted stock units outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, at beginning of period	$43.37			$43.46
Units granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$53.02			$51.91
Restrictions lapsed, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$37.57			$39.27
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$46.33			$45.13
Restricted stock units outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share, at end of period	$47.17			$47.17
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Annual forfeiture rate	4.70%			4.70%
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	42,800,000		42,900,000	72,900,000		87,800,000
Proceeds (cash) received from exercise of options	52,100,000		62,900,000	94,900,000		142,500,000
Total grant-date fair value of vested stock options	42,100,000		12,700,000	58,800,000		52,200,000
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based awards, before tax consideration	$141,500,000			$141,500,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 183 days
Market Based Restricted stock Minimum issued upon vesting	0.00%			0.00%
Market Based Restricted Stock Maximum issued upon Vesting	200.00%			200.00%
MarketBasedRestrictedStockUnitsGrantDateFairValue				$55.67		$50.79
MarketBasedRestrictedStockUnitsVolatilityAssumption				20.00%		23.20%
MarketBasedRestrictedStockUnitRiskFreeInterestRateAssumption				1.10%		0.80%
MarketBasedRestrictedStockUnitDividendYieldAssumption				2.80%		2.80%
Stock Options [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Vesting Period				5 years 0 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Vesting Period				3 years 0 days
[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. The number of options expected to vest is calculated by applying an estimated forfeiture rate to the unvested o

Common_Stock_Repurchase_Detail

Common Stock Repurchase (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15
Common Stock Repurchase (Textual) [Abstract]
Amount authorized to repurchase company's common stock	$5,600,000,000
Number of company's common stock repurchased	138.3
Amount paid for repurchase of company's common stock	4,900,000,000
Remaining amount to repurchase company common stock under authorized program	$684,300,000

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	2-May-15		3-May-14		2-May-15		3-May-14		Nov. 01, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax	$7,350,000		($1,221,000)		$11,857,000		($1,514,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax	-851,000		194,000		-1,397,000		292,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax	6,499,000		-1,027,000		10,460,000		-1,222,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax	1,924,000	[1]	1,165,000	[1]	3,862,000		2,300,000
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Tax	1,867,000		1,108,000		3,748,000		2,188,000
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	1,586,000		941,000		3,185,000		1,859,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Transition Asset (Obligation), before Tax	5,000	[1]	5,000	[1]	10,000	[1]	10,000	[1]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax	-62,000	[1]	-62,000	[1]	-124,000	[1]	-122,000	[1]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax	-281,000		-167,000		-563,000		-329,000
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	8,085,000		-86,000		13,645,000		637,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-170,855,000				-170,855,000				-168,526,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax					-25,072,000
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax					15,605,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax					7,138,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	21,566,000		6,489,000		-2,329,000		4,098,000
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities classified as short-term investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax	690,000				690,000				541,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax	215,000				215,000				407,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss), before Tax	475,000				475,000				134,000
Comprehensive Income (Textual) [Abstract]
Fair value of investments with unrealized losses	562,400,000				562,400,000				694,700,000
TotalNumberofInvestmentSecurites	77				77				66
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions	15				15				18
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	200,000				200,000				400,000
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months					7,100,000
Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness is Immaterial	no ineffectiveness		no ineffectiveness		no ineffectiveness		no ineffectiveness
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-12,606,000				-12,606,000				-5,132,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax					-7,474,000
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax					0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax					0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax					-7,474,000
Unrealized Holding Gains on Securities Classified as Short Term Investments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	643,000				643,000				518,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax					149,000
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax					0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax					-24,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax					125,000
Unrealized hoding losses on securities classified as short-term investments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-210,000				-210,000				-306,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax					192,000
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax					0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax					-96,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax					96,000
Unrealized holding Gains (losses) on Derivatives [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-14,157,000				-14,157,000				659,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax					-34,494,000
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax					11,857,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax					7,821,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax					-14,816,000
Pension Plans [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	-144,525,000				-144,525,000				-164,265,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax					16,555,000
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax					3,748,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax					-563,000
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax					19,740,000
Cost of Sales [Member]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	2,980,000		-207,000		5,342,000		105,000
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	1,841,000		-384,000		3,236,000		-773,000
Selling, Marketing, General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	2,803,000		-356,000		5,293,000		-298,000
Fixed asset reclassification [Member]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	0	[2]	0	[2]	-1,466,000	[2]	0	[2]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	($274,000)		($274,000)		($548,000)		($548,000)
[1]	) The amortization of pension components is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. For further information see Note 13, Retirement Plans, contained in Item 8 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 1, 2014.
[2]	a) The gain related to a fixed asset purchase was reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to fixed assets which will depreciate into earnings over its expected useful life.

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14	2-May-15	3-May-14
Earnings per share
Net income	$205,338	$187,433	$384,095	$340,019
Basic shares:
Weighted-average shares outstanding	312,660	313,488	311,967	312,887
Earnings per share-basic:
Net income	$0.66	$0.60	$1.23	$1.09
Diluted shares:
Weighted-average shares outstanding	312,660	313,488	311,967	312,887
Assumed exercise of common stock equivalents	4,387	4,859	4,398	5,295
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares	317,047	318,347	316,365	318,182
Earnings per share-diluted:
Net income	$0.65	$0.59	$1.21	$1.07
Anti-dilutive shares related to:
Outstanding stock options	1,879	2,981	2,042	2,611

Special_Charges_Details

Special Charges (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	Jan. 31, 2015	3-May-14	2-May-15	3-May-14	Nov. 01, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Facility closure costs	($36)	($366)
Non-cash portion of special charge		-433
Summary of the Company's special charges, Income Statement
Total Charges	0		0	0	2,685
Summary of the Company's special charges and accruals related to ongoing actions, Balance Sheet
Total Charges	0		0	0	2,685
Special Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Total Charges	0		0	0	2,685
Reduction of Operating Costs [Member]
Summary of the Company's special charges, Income Statement
Workforce reductions						37,873
Facility closure costs						459
Non-cash impairment charge						433
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment						-1,443
Summary of the Company's special charges and accruals related to ongoing actions, Balance Sheet
Accrued Restructuring, Beginning Balance	24,462	40,503		40,503
Severance payments	-9,155	-14,795
Effect of foreign currency on accrual	71	-447
Accrued Restructuring, Ending Balance	15,200	24,462		15,200		40,503
Reduction of Operating Costs 2013 [Member]
Summary of the Company's special charges, Income Statement
Total Charges						37,300
Summary of the Company's special charges and accruals related to ongoing actions, Balance Sheet
Total Charges						37,300
Special Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Total Charges						$37,300
Number Of Manufacturing Engineering And Selling Marketing General And Administrative Employees Related to Action						341
Reduction of Operating Costs 2014 [Member] [Member] [Member]
Special Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Number Of Employees Still Employed Who Are Planned To Be Separated				28

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14	2-May-15	3-May-14
Revenue Trends
Revenue	$821,019	$694,536	$1,593,005	$1,322,774
% of Revenue	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Y/Y%	18.00%		20.00%
Industrial [Member]
Revenue Trends
Revenue	390,712	325,950	742,415	614,771
% of Revenue	48.00%	47.00%	47.00%	46.00%
Y/Y%	20.00%		21.00%
Automotive [Member]
Revenue Trends
Revenue	139,707	135,998	263,747	260,666
% of Revenue	17.00%	20.00%	17.00%	20.00%
Y/Y%	3.00%		1.00%
Consumer [Member]
Revenue Trends
Revenue	109,032	77,644	204,141	152,057
% of Revenue	13.00%	11.00%	13.00%	11.00%
Y/Y%	40.00%		34.00%
Communications [Member]
Revenue Trends
Revenue	$181,568	$154,944	$382,702	$295,280
% of Revenue	22.00%	22.00%	24.00%	22.00%
Y/Y%	17.00%		30.00%

Segment_Information_Details_1

Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14	2-May-15	3-May-14
Revenue Trends by Geographic Region [Abstract]
Revenue	$821,019	$694,536	$1,593,005	$1,322,774
United States [Member]
Revenue Trends by Geographic Region [Abstract]
Revenue	276,193	193,608	510,840	375,906
Rest of North and South America [Member]
Revenue Trends by Geographic Region [Abstract]
Revenue	22,200	25,431	45,360	44,867
Europe [Member]
Revenue Trends by Geographic Region [Abstract]
Revenue	251,402	232,299	489,983	432,986
Japan [Member]
Revenue Trends by Geographic Region [Abstract]
Revenue	82,238	74,591	164,906	145,682
China [Member]
Revenue Trends by Geographic Region [Abstract]
Revenue	126,449	109,583	257,168	210,067
Rest of Asia [Member]
Revenue Trends by Geographic Region [Abstract]
Revenue	$62,537	$59,024	$124,748	$113,266

Segment_Information_Details_Te

Segment Information (Details) (Textual)	6 Months Ended
	2-May-15
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	1
Number of Operating Segments	6

Fair_Value_Details

Fair Value (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15		Nov. 01, 2014
Other assets:
Deferred Compensation Investments	$22,573		$21,393
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value			1,723
Total assets measured at fair value	2,988,145		2,768,319
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	10,415		10,093
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	4,741
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring			4,806
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	19,733
Liabilities
Total liabilities measured at fair value	34,889		14,899
Level 1 [Member]
Other assets:
Deferred Compensation Investments	22,573		21,393
Total assets measured at fair value	211,206		199,460
Liabilities
Total liabilities measured at fair value	0		0
Level 2 [Member]
Other assets:
Deferred Compensation Investments			0
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value			1,723
Total assets measured at fair value	2,776,939		2,568,859
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure	10,415		10,093
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value	19,733
Liabilities
Total liabilities measured at fair value	30,148		10,093
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Effect on Foreign Currency	-132
Other assets:
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	4,741		4,806
Liabilities
Total liabilities measured at fair value	4,741		4,806
Institutional Money Market Funds [Member]
Available-for-sale:
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	188,633		178,067
Institutional Money Market Funds [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Available-for-sale:
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	188,633		178,067
Corporate Obligations [Member]
Available-for-sale:
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	338,377	[1]	269,901	[2]
Corporate Obligations [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Available-for-sale:
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	338,377	[1]	269,901	[2]
One year or less to maturity [Member] | Floating Rate Notes [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]
Available-for-sale:
Investments	65,203	[1]	50,010	[2]
One year or less to maturity [Member] | Floating Rate Notes [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]
Available-for-sale:
Investments	65,203	[1]	50,010	[2]
One year or less to maturity [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]
Available-for-sale:
Investments	2,233,377	[1]	2,122,120	[2]
One year or less to maturity [Member] | Corporate Obligations [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]
Available-for-sale:
Investments	2,233,377	[1]	2,122,120	[2]
One year or less to maturity [Member] | Floating Rate Notes Issued At Par [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]
Available-for-sale:
Investments	40,073		85,061
One year or less to maturity [Member] | Floating Rate Notes Issued At Par [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]
Available-for-sale:
Investments	40,073		85,061
Greater than one year to maturity [Member] | Floating Rate Notes Issued At Par [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]
Available-for-sale:
Investments	99,909		40,044
Greater than one year to maturity [Member] | Floating Rate Notes Issued At Par [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Short-term Investments [Member]
Available-for-sale:
Investments	$99,909		$40,044
[1]	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of May 2, 2015 was $2.4 billion.
[2]	The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of November 1, 2014 was $2.3 billion.

Fair_Value_Details_1

Fair Value (Details 1) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15
The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration encompasses the following significant unobservable inputs
Estimated contingent consideration payments	$5,000
Discount rate, minimum	0.00%
Discount rate, maximum	10.00%
Fair Value Inputs, Timing of Cash Flow	1 year
Probability of achievement	100.00%

Fair_Value_Details_2

Fair Value (Details 2) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15		Nov. 01, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$34,889		$14,899
Business acquisition contingent consideration at fair value
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	4,741
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	30,148		10,093
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	4,741		4,806
Business acquisition contingent consideration at fair value
Fair value adjustment	67	[1]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Effect on Foreign Currency	132
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability	4,741		4,806
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure	$0		$0
[1]	Recorded in research and development expense in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of income.

Fair_Value_Details_Textual

Fair Value (Details Textual) (USD $)	1 Months Ended
	Aug. 29, 2014	Apr. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2013	2-May-15	Nov. 01, 2014	Jul. 22, 2014	Jun. 03, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	29-Aug-14
Fair Value (Textual) [Abstract]
Cash and held to maturity investments				$109,200,000	$121,300,000
Short-term Debt						2,000,000,000
3.0% Senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2016 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment		semi-annual fixed interest payments due on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing October 15, 2011
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		15-Apr-16
2.875% Senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment			semi-annual fixed interest payments due on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing December 1, 2013
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date			1-Jun-23
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amortized cost of the Company's investments classified as available for sale				2,400,000,000	2,300,000,000
Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Member] | 3.0% Senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2016 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of the long-term debt				383,000,000	386,300,000
Aggregate principal amount of debt		375,000,000
Interest rate to be paid on long term notes		3.00%
Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Member] | 2.875% Senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of the long-term debt				495,300,000	483,500,000
Aggregate principal amount of debt							$500,000,000
Interest rate to be paid on long term notes							2.88%

Derivatives_Details

Derivatives (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2013	2-May-15	Nov. 01, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain on Termination of Rate Lock Agreement	$11,000,000
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value		$10,402,000	$10,584,000

Derivatives_Details_1

Derivatives (Details 1) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	2-May-15	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Contracts Period	one year or less
Derivative, Notional Amount	$500,000,000
Interest Rate Derivatives, at Fair Value, Net	19,700,000	1,700,000
Derivative, Inception Date		28-Oct-14	24-Apr-13
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts [Member] | Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Fair value of hedging instruments
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts	10,402,000	10,584,000
Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	41,900,000	45,200,000
Notional Amount of Cash Flow Hedges	$178,400,000	$183,500,000

Derivatives_Details_Textual

Derivatives (Details) (Textual) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2013	Aug. 29, 2014	2-May-15	3-May-14	2-May-15	3-May-14	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Apr. 24, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Amortization of intangibles			$25,154,000	$55,000	$49,893,000	$110,000
Number of reportable segments					1
Number of operating segments					6
Weighted-average period					4 years 50 days
Operating expenses, amortization of intangibles			24,210,000	55,000	48,006,000	110,000
Interest Rate Derivatives, at Fair Value, Net			19,700,000		19,700,000		1,700,000
Derivative, Inception Date							28-Oct-14	24-Apr-13
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		29-Aug-14
Gain on Termination of Rate Lock Agreement	11,000,000
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Notional amount of cash flow hedges			$178,400,000		$178,400,000		$183,500,000
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | 10 year US Treasury rate of 1.7845% [Member]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Debt instrument stated percentage									0.00%

Derivatives_Derivatives_Master

Derivatives Derivatives Master Netting Arrangement (Details) (USD $)	2-May-15	Nov. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	($11,119)	($10,736)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	704	643
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	($10,415)	($10,093)

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	2-May-15	3-May-14	2-May-15	3-May-14	Nov. 01, 2014
Changes in goodwill
Balance at beginning of period			$1,642,438
Foreign currency translation adjustment			-2,699
Balance at end of period	1,643,614		1,643,614
Amortization of Intangible Assets	25,154	55	49,893	110
Finite lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	666,600		666,600		666,600
Accumulated Amortization	78,147		78,147		28,254
Amortization expense
Remaining of fiscal year	42,200		42,200
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months	73,208		73,208
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two	73,208		73,208
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three	72,149		72,149
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four	69,433		69,433
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five	69,433		69,433
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	624,900		624,900
Customer-Related Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount					624,900
Accumulated Amortization	54,196		54,196		19,473
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	16,200		16,200		16,200
Accumulated Amortization	4,047		4,047		1,627
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite lived intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	25,500		25,500		25,500
Accumulated Amortization	19,904		19,904		7,154
In-process research and development [Member]
Changes in goodwill
In-process research and development	32,800		32,800		33,057
Metroic Limited [Member]
Changes in goodwill
Acquisitions (Note 16)			118
Hittite Inc [Member] [Member]
Changes in goodwill
Acquisitions (Note 16)			$3,757

Pension_Plans_Details

Pension Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	2-May-15	3-May-14	2-May-15	3-May-14
Net periodic pension cost
Service cost	$4,056,000	$3,436,000	$8,880,000	$6,834,000
Interest cost	3,008,000	3,577,000	6,590,000	7,107,000
Expected return on plan assets	-3,504,000	-3,463,000	-7,669,000	-6,879,000
Amortization of initial net obligation	5,000	5,000	10,000	10,000
Amortization of prior service cost	-62,000	-62,000	-124,000	-122,000
Amortization of net loss	1,924,000	1,165,000	3,862,000	2,300,000
Net periodic pension cost	5,427,000	4,658,000	11,549,000	9,250,000
Pension Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Pension contributions	3,400,000		7,900,000
Additional contribution to defined benefit pension plans			5,900,000
Total contribution to defined benefit pension plans for entire current fiscal year			$13,800,000

Revolving_Credit_Facility_Deta

Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2013	2-May-15	Dec. 19, 2012
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility term	5 years
Revolving Credit Facility (Textual) [Abstract]
Unsecured revolving credit facility			$500
Covenant terms, line of credit		consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of not greater than 3.0 to 1.0
Line of credit facility, covenant compliance		compliant with these covenants

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
	Jun. 03, 2013	Aug. 29, 2014	2-May-15	Nov. 01, 2014	Nov. 02, 2013	Apr. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2013	Jul. 22, 2014	Apr. 24, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		29-Aug-14
Derivative, Inception Date				28-Oct-14	24-Apr-13
Debt, covenant compliance			compliant with these covenants
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description			The Term Loan Agreement contained a consolidated leverage ratio covenant of total consolidated funded debt to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of not greater than 3.0 to 1.0.
Short-term Debt								$2,000,000,000
Term Loan Interest Rate			interest at the Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the Term Loan Agreement) plus 1.00% (1.16% as of August 2, 2014). Payments of the principal amounts of revolving loans under the Term Loan Agreement were due no later than October 20, 2014
Gain on Termination of Rate Lock Agreement	11,000,000
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five			500,000,000
Swap, Payable [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Company's principle payments related to its long-term debt obligations in 2016			375,000,000
Senior Unsecured Three Percent Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net proceeds of notes offering						370,500,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date						15-Apr-16
Semi-annual fixed interest payments						semi-annual fixed interest payments due on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing October 15, 2011
2.875% Senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net proceeds of notes offering	493,900,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date							1-Jun-23
Semi-annual fixed interest payments							semi-annual fixed interest payments due on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing December 1, 2013
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Senior Unsecured Three Percent Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount issued for notes						375,000,000
Interest rate to be paid on long term notes						3.00%
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | 2.875% Senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount issued for notes	$500,000,000
Interest rate to be paid on long term notes	2.88%
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | 10 year US Treasury rate of 1.7845% [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate to be paid on long term notes									0.00%
Senior Unsecured Three Percent Debt [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance			compliant with these covenants

Inventories_Inventories_Detail

Inventories Inventories (Details) (USD $)	2-May-15		Nov. 01, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross	$47,982		$47,267
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross	230,622		216,765
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross	115,890		103,895
Inventory, Net	394,494	[1]	367,927	[1]
Inventory, Noncurrent	$2,981		$8,793
[1]	Includes $3,066 and $3,291 related to stock-based compensation at May 2, 2015 and November 1, 2014, respectively.

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 22, 2014	3-May-14	2-May-15	3-May-14	Nov. 01, 2014	Jul. 22, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue		$768,969,000		$1,465,858,000
Fair value of the consideration transferred totaled	2,430,987,000
Short-term Debt	2,000,000,000					2,000,000,000
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share			$0.17		$0.17
Business Acquisition, Share Price	$78					$78
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)		194,065,000		350,737,000
Business Acquisition, Purchase Accounting Adjustment			$3,800,000
Hittite Inc [Member] [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition	22-Jul-14
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$0.01					$0.01

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Nov. 02, 2013	2-May-15	Nov. 01, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent		35.00%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits		$67,801,000	$65,464,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations		-766,000
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Income tax examination, number of one time issues unresolved		1
Potential liability related to IRS adjustment	36,500,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions		215,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions		4,074,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions		$1,186,000

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (Dividend Declared [Member], USD $)	1 Months Ended
	Jun. 09, 2015	18-May-15
Dividend Declared [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock cash dividends per share, declared		$0.40
Common stock cash dividends per share, declared date	18-May-15
Common stock cash dividends per share, paid date	9-Jun-15
Common stock cash dividends per share, date of record	29-May-15