Applied Materials (AMAT) 10-Q 20 Feb 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000006951	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--01-26	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	26-Jan-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding	'	1,211,068,250

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'
Net sales	$2,190	$1,573
Cost of products sold	1,299	991
Gross margin	891	582
Operating expenses:	'	'
Research, development and engineering	356	304
Marketing and selling	109	105
General and administrative	89	125
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	7	9
Total operating expenses	561	543
Income from operations	330	39
Impairment of strategic investments	3	0
Interest expense	25	24
Interest and other income, net	13	3
Income before income taxes	315	18
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	62	-16
Net income	$253	$34
Earnings per share:	'	'
Basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.21	$0.03
Weighted average number of shares:	'	'
Basic (in shares)	1,206	1,198
Diluted (in shares)	1,225	1,212

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme1

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'
Net income	$253	$34
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax [Abstract]	'	'
Change in unrealized net gain on investments	-3	0
Change in unrealized net gain on derivative investments	-1	5
Change in defined benefit plan liability	0	-3
Change in cumulative translation adjustments	-2	-3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-6	-1
Comprehensive income	$247	$33

Consolidated_Condensed_Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$2,144	$1,711
Short-term investments	145	180
Accounts receivable, net	1,510	1,633
Inventories	1,533	1,413
Other current assets	682	705
Total current assets	6,014	5,642
Long-term investments	833	1,005
Property, plant and equipment, net	846	850
Goodwill	3,294	3,294
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net	1,057	1,103
Deferred income taxes and other assets	155	149
Total assets	12,199	12,043
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,576	1,649
Customer deposits and deferred revenue	901	794
Total current liabilities	2,477	2,443
Long-term debt	1,946	1,946
Other liabilities	535	566
Total liabilities	4,958	4,955
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'
Common stock	12	12
Additional paid-in capital	6,178	6,151
Retained earnings	12,619	12,487
Treasury stock	-11,524	-11,524
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-44	-38
Total stockholders' equity	7,241	7,088
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$12,199	$12,043

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme2

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Beginning Balance at Oct. 27, 2013	$7,088	$12	$6,151	$12,487	($11,524)	($38)
Beginning Balance, Shares at Oct. 27, 2013	'	1,204	'	'	717	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	253	'	'	253	'	'
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-6	'	'	'	'	-6
Dividends	-121	'	'	-121	'	'
Share-based compensation	46	'	46	'	'	'
Issuance under stock plans, net of a tax benefit of $18 and other	-19	0	-19	'	'	'
Issuance under stock plans, net of a tax benefit of $18 and other, shares	'	7	'	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Jan. 26, 2014	$7,241	$12	$6,178	$12,619	($11,524)	($44)
Beginning Balance, Shares at Jan. 26, 2014	'	1,211	'	'	717	'

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme3

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'
Tax benefit included in issuance under stock plans	$18

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme4

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$253	$34
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	94	106
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	7	9
Unrealized gain on derivative associated with announced business combination	-24	0
Share-based compensation	46	42
Other	-16	-78
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable	123	112
Inventories	-119	-6
Other assets	37	80
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	-86	-248
Customer deposits and deferred revenue	107	-77
Other liabilities	-50	42
Cash provided by operating activities	372	16
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-48	-49
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments	364	445
Purchases of investments	-163	-143
Cash provided by investing activities	153	253
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from common stock issuances and others	28	18
Common stock repurchases	0	-48
Payments of dividends to stockholders	-120	-108
Cash used in financing activities	-92	-138
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	433	131
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	1,711	1,392
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	2,144	1,523
Supplemental cash flow information:	'	'
Cash payments for income taxes	26	32
Cash refunds from income taxes	9	65
Cash payments for interest	$39	$39

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	Basis of Presentation
	In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim consolidated condensed financial statements of Applied Materials, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Applied or the Company) included herein have been prepared on a basis consistent with the October 27, 2013 audited consolidated financial statements and include all material adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly present the information set forth therein. These unaudited interim consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Applied’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 27, 2013 (2013 Form 10-K). Applied’s results of operations for the three months ended January 26, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of future operating results. Applied’s fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in October of each year. Fiscal 2014 and 2013 each contain 52 weeks, and the first three months of fiscal 2014 and 2013 each contained 13 weeks.
	Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, Applied evaluates its estimates, including those related to accounts receivable and sales allowances, fair values of financial instruments, inventories, intangible assets and goodwill, useful lives of intangible assets and property and equipment, fair values of share-based awards, and income taxes, among others. Applied bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities.
	Revenue Recognition
	Applied recognizes revenue when all four revenue recognition criteria have been met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; seller’s price to buyer is fixed or determinable; and collectability is probable. Applied’s shipping terms are customarily FOB Applied shipping point or equivalent terms. Applied’s revenue recognition policy generally results in revenue recognition at the following points: (1) for all transactions where legal title passes to the customer upon shipment or delivery, Applied recognizes revenue upon passage of title for all products that have been demonstrated to meet product specifications prior to shipment; the portion of revenue associated with certain installation-related tasks is deferred, and that revenue is recognized upon completion of the installation-related tasks; (2) for products that have not been demonstrated to meet product specifications prior to shipment, revenue is recognized at customer technical acceptance; (3) for transactions where legal title does not pass at shipment or delivery, revenue is recognized when legal title passes to the customer, which is generally at customer technical acceptance; and (4) for arrangements containing multiple elements, the revenue relating to the undelivered elements is deferred using the relative selling price method utilizing estimated sales prices until delivery of the deferred elements. Applied limits the amount of revenue recognition for delivered elements to the amount that is not contingent on the future delivery of products or services, future performance obligations or subject to customer-specified return or adjustment. In cases where Applied has sold products that have been demonstrated to meet product specifications prior to shipment, Applied believes that at the time of delivery, it has an enforceable claim to amounts recognized as revenue. Spare parts revenue is generally recognized upon shipment, and services revenue is generally recognized over the period that the services are provided.
	When a sales arrangement contains multiple elements, such as hardware and services and/or software products, Applied allocates revenue to each element based on a selling price hierarchy. The selling price for a deliverable is based on its vendor specific objective evidence (VSOE) if available, third party evidence (TPE) if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price (ESP) if neither VSOE nor TPE is available. Applied generally utilizes the ESP due to the nature of its products. In multiple element arrangements where more-than-incidental software deliverables are included, revenue is allocated to each separate unit of accounting for each of the non-software deliverables and to the software deliverables as a group using the relative selling prices of each of the deliverables in the arrangement based on the aforementioned selling price hierarchy. If the arrangement contains more than one software deliverable, the arrangement consideration allocated to the software deliverables as a group is then allocated to each software deliverable using the guidance for recognizing software revenue.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued authoritative guidance that will require an unrecognized tax benefit to be presented as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward, with certain exceptions. The authoritative guidance becomes effective for Applied in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, with early adoption permitted. The guidance is not expected to have an impact on Applied's financial position or results of operations.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share is determined using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is determined using the weighted average number of common shares and potential common shares (representing the dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock units, and employee stock purchase plans shares) outstanding during the period. Applied's net income has not been adjusted for any period presented for purposes of computing basic or diluted earnings per share due to the Company's non-complex capital structure.
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,		January 27,
		2014		2013
		(In millions, except per share amounts)
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	253	$	34
	Denominator:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	1,206		1,198
	Effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan shares	19		14
	Denominator for diluted earnings per share	1,225		1,212
	Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	0.21	$	0.03
	Potentially dilutive securities	1		8
	Potentially dilutive securities attributable to outstanding stock options and restricted stock units were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the combined exercise price, average unamortized fair value and assumed tax benefits upon the exercise of options and the vesting of restricted stock units were greater than the average market price of Applied common stock, and therefore their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments [Abstract]	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments	'
	Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments
	Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments
	The following tables summarize Applied’s cash, cash equivalents and investments by security type:
	January 26, 2014	Cost		Gross		Gross		Estimated
				Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair  Value
				Gains		Losses
		(In millions)
	Cash	$	872	$	—	$	—	$	872
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market funds	1,267		—		—		1,267
	Municipal securities	5		—		—		5
	Total Cash equivalents	1,272		—		—		1,272
	Total Cash and Cash equivalents	$	2,144	$	—	$	—	$	2,144
	Short-term and long-term investments:
	U.S. Treasury and agency securities	$	74	$	—	$	—	$	74
	Non-U.S. government securities*	14		—		—		14
	Municipal securities	380		2		—		382
	Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes	148		1		—		149
	Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities	234		1		2		233
	Total fixed income securities	850		4		2		852
	Publicly traded equity securities	22		28		—		50
	Equity investments in privately-held companies	76		—		—		76
	Total short-term and long-term investments	$	948	$	32	$	2	$	978
	Total Cash, Cash equivalents and Investments	$	3,092	$	32	$	2	$	3,122
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	* Includes agency debt securities guaranteed by non-U.S. governments, which consist of Germany and Canada.
	October 27, 2013	Cost		Gross		Gross		Estimated
				Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair  Value
				Gains		Losses
		(In millions)
	Cash	$	611	$	—	$	—	$	611
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market funds	1,095		—		—		1,095
	Municipal securities	5		—		—		5
	Total Cash equivalents	1,100		—		—		1,100
	Total Cash and Cash equivalents	$	1,711	$	—	$	—	$	1,711
	Short-term and long-term investments:
	U.S. Treasury and agency securities	$	170	$	—	$	—	$	170
	Non-U.S. government securities	11		—		—		11
	Municipal securities	379		2		—		381
	Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes	218		2		1		219
	Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities	268		2		2		268
	Total fixed income securities	1,046		6		3		1,049
	Publicly traded equity securities	27		33		—		60
	Equity investments in privately-held companies	76		—		—		76
	Total short-term and long-term investments	$	1,149	$	39	$	3	$	1,185
	Total Cash, Cash equivalents and Investments	$	2,860	$	39	$	3	$	2,896
	Maturities of Investments
	The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of Applied’s investments at January 26, 2014:
		Cost		Estimated
				Fair  Value
		(In millions)
	Due in one year or less	$	127	$	128
	Due after one through five years	489		491
	No single maturity date**	332		359
		$	948	$	978
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	** Securities with no single maturity date include publicly-traded and privately-held equity securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities.
	Gains and Losses on Investments
	During the three months ended January 26, 2014, gross realized gains on investments were $12 million and gross realized losses on investments were not material. During the three months ended January 27, 2013, gross realized gains and losses on investments were not material.
	At January 26, 2014 and October 27, 2013, gross unrealized losses related to Applied's investment portfolio were not material. Applied regularly reviews its investment portfolio to identify and evaluate investments that have indications of possible impairment. Factors considered in determining whether an unrealized loss is considered to be temporary, or other-than-temporary and therefore impaired, include: the length of time and extent to which fair value has been lower than the cost basis; the financial condition, credit quality and near-term prospects of the investee; and whether it is more likely than not that Applied will be required to sell the security prior to recovery. Generally, the contractual terms of investments in marketable securities do not permit settlement at prices less than the amortized cost of the investments. Applied determined that the gross unrealized losses on its marketable securities at January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 were temporary in nature and therefore it did not recognize any impairment of its marketable securities during the three months ended January 26, 2014 or January 27, 2013. Applied recognized $3 million of impairment charges on its equity investments in privately-held companies during the three months ended January 26, 2014, and did not record any impairment charges on its equity investments in privately-held companies during the three months ended January 27, 2013.
	Unrealized gains and temporary losses on investments classified as available-for-sale are included within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of any related tax effect. Upon realization, those amounts are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to results of operations.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	Applied’s financial assets are measured and recorded at fair value, except for equity investments in privately-held companies. These equity investments are generally accounted for under the cost method of accounting and are periodically assessed for other-than-temporary impairment when events or circumstances indicate that an other-than-temporary decline in value may have occurred. Applied’s nonfinancial assets, such as goodwill, intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment, are recorded at cost and are assessed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that an other-than-temporary decline in value may have occurred.
	Fair Value Hierarchy
	Applied uses the following fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques 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:
	•	Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
	•	Level 2 — Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and
	•	Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
	Applied’s investments are comprised primarily of debt securities that are classified as available-for-sale and recorded at their fair values. In determining the fair value of investments, Applied uses pricing information from pricing services that value securities based on quoted market prices and models that utilize observable market inputs. In the event a fair value estimate is unavailable from a pricing service, Applied generally obtains non-binding price quotes from brokers. Applied then reviews the information provided by the pricing services or brokers to determine the fair value of its short-term and long-term investments. In addition, to validate pricing information obtained from pricing services, Applied periodically performs supplemental analysis on a sample of securities. Applied reviews any significant unanticipated differences identified through this analysis to determine the appropriate fair value.
	Investments with remaining effective maturities of 12 months or less from the balance sheet date are classified as short-term investments. Investments with remaining effective maturities of more than 12 months from the balance sheet date are classified as long-term investments. As of January 26, 2014, substantially all of Applied’s available-for-sale, short-term and long-term investments were recognized at fair value that was determined based upon observable inputs.
	Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	Financial assets (excluding cash balances) measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below as of January 26, 2014 and October 27, 2013:
		January 26, 2014						October 27, 2013
		Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total
		(In millions)
	Assets:
	Money market funds	$	1,267	$	—	$	1,267	$	1,095	$	—	$	1,095
	U.S. Treasury and agency securities	33		41		74		66		104		170
	Non-U.S. government securities	—		14		14		—		11		11
	Municipal securities	—		387		387		—		386		386
	Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes	—		149		149		—		219		219
	Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities	—		233		233		—		268		268
	Publicly traded equity securities	50		—		50		60		—		60
	Foreign exchange derivative assets	—		43		43		—		20		20
	Total	$	1,350	$	867	$	2,217	$	1,221	$	1,008	$	2,229
	There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during the three months ended January 26, 2014 or January 27, 2013. Applied did not have any financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis within Level 3 fair value measurements as of January 26, 2014 or October 27, 2013.
	Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis
	Equity investments in privately-held companies are generally accounted for under the cost method of accounting and are periodically assessed for other-than-temporary impairment when an event or circumstance indicates that an other-than-temporary decline in value may have occurred. If Applied determines that an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred, the investment will be written down to its estimated fair value based on available information, such as pricing in recent rounds of financing, current cash positions, earnings and cash flow forecasts, recent operational performance and any other readily available market data. At January 26, 2014 and October 27, 2013, equity investments in privately-held companies totaled $76 million, of which $66 million of investments were accounted for under the cost method of accounting and $10 million of investments had been measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis within Level 3 fair value measurements due to an other-than-temporary decline in value. Applied recognized $3 million of impairment charges on its equity investments in privately-held companies during the three months ended January 26, 2014, and did not record any impairment charges on its equity investments in privately-held companies during the three months ended January 27, 2013.
	Other
	The carrying amounts of Applied’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes payable, and accounts payable and accrued expenses, approximate fair value due to their short maturities. At January 26, 2014 and October 27, 2013, the carrying amount of long-term debt was $1.9 billion and the estimated fair value was $2.1 billion. The estimated fair value of long-term debt is determined by Level 2 inputs and is based primarily on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues.

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

3 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Derivative Financial Instruments

Applied conducts business in a number of foreign countries, with certain transactions denominated in local currencies, such as the Japanese yen, euro, Israeli shekel, Taiwanese dollar and Swiss franc. Applied uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward exchange contracts and currency option contracts, to hedge certain forecasted foreign currency denominated transactions expected to occur typically up to the next 24 months. The purpose of Applied’s foreign currency management is to mitigate the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on certain foreign currency denominated revenues, costs and eventual cash flows. The terms of currency instruments used for hedging purposes are generally consistent with the timing of the transactions being hedged. Applied does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Derivative instruments and hedging activities, including foreign currency exchange contracts, are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge treatment, as well as the ineffective portion of any hedges, are recognized currently in earnings. All of Applied’s derivative financial instruments are recorded at their fair value in other current assets or in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

Hedges related to anticipated transactions are designated and documented at the inception of the hedge as cash flow hedges and are typically entered into once per month. Cash flow hedges are evaluated for effectiveness quarterly. The effective portion of the gain or loss on these hedges is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (AOCI) in stockholders’ equity and is reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. The majority of the after-tax net income or loss related to derivative instruments included in AOCI at January 26, 2014 is expected to be reclassified into earnings within 12 months. Changes in the fair value of currency forward exchange and option contracts due to changes in time value are excluded from the assessment of effectiveness. Both ineffective hedge amounts and hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in earnings. If the transaction being hedged is no longer probable to occur, or if a portion of any derivative is deemed to be ineffective, Applied promptly recognizes the gain or loss on the associated financial instrument in general and administrative expenses. The amount recognized due to discontinuance of cash flow hedges that were probable not to occur by the end of the originally specified time period was not significant for the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013.

Additionally, forward exchange contracts are generally used to hedge certain foreign currency denominated assets or liabilities. These derivatives are typically entered into once per month and are not designated for hedge accounting treatment. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of these hedges are recorded in earnings to offset the changes in the fair value of the assets or liabilities being hedged.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company purchased foreign exchange option contracts to limit its foreign exchange risk associated with the announced business combination with Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL). The derivatives used to hedge our currency exposure did not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. These derivatives are marked to market at the end of each reporting period with gains and losses recorded as general and administrative expenses. At January 26, 2014, the fair value of these foreign exchange option contracts was approximately $41 million. The Company recorded an unrealized gain of $24 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 related to such contracts. The cash flow impact of this derivative has been classified as operating cash flows in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows. To further mitigate credit exposure in connection with these foreign exchange option contracts, the Company entered into security arrangements with certain counterparties, which require the counterparties to post collateral amounting to the approximate fair value of the derivative contracts. The cash collateral is included in cash and cash equivalents in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Financial Position, with the corresponding liability included in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

Other than the foreign exchange option contracts discussed in the preceding paragraph, the fair values of other derivative instruments at January 26, 2014 and October 27, 2013 were not material.

The effects of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 were as follows:

Three Months Ended January 26, 2014

Three Months Ended January 27, 2013

Effective Portion

Ineffective Portion and Amount

Effective Portion

Ineffective Portion and Amount

Excluded from

Excluded from

Effectiveness

Effectiveness

Testing

Testing

Location of Gain or

Gain or

Gain or (Loss)

Gain or (Loss)

Gain or

Gain or (Loss)

Gain or (Loss)

(Loss) Reclassified

(Loss)

Reclassified

Recognized in

(Loss)

Reclassified

Recognized in

from AOCI into

Recognized

from AOCI into

Income

Recognized

from AOCI into

Income

Income

in AOCI

Income

in AOCI

Income

(In millions)

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships

Foreign exchange contracts

Cost of products sold

$

5

$

3

$

—

$

10

$

2

$

(1

)

Foreign exchange contracts

General and administrative

—

3

(1

)

—

—

—

Total

$

5

$

6

$

(1

)

$

10

$

2

$

(1

)

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Recognized in Income

Three Months Ended

Location of Gain or

January 26, 2014

January 27, 2013

(Loss) Recognized

in Income

(In millions)

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

Foreign exchange contracts

General and

$

39

$

13

administrative

Total

$

39

$

13

Credit Risk Contingent Features

If Applied’s credit rating were to fall below investment grade, it would be in violation of credit risk contingent provisions of the derivative instruments discussed above, and certain counterparties to the derivative instruments could request immediate payment on derivative instruments in net liability positions. The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-risk related contingent features that were in a net liability position was immaterial as of January 26, 2014.

Entering into foreign exchange contracts with banks exposes Applied to credit-related losses in the event of the banks’ nonperformance. However, Applied’s exposure is not considered significant.

Accounts_Receivable_Net

Accounts Receivable, Net	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Accounts Receivable, Net	'
	Accounts Receivable, Net
	Applied has agreements with various financial institutions to sell accounts receivable and discount promissory notes from selected customers. Applied sells its accounts receivable without recourse. Applied, from time to time, also discounts letters of credit issued by customers through various financial institutions. The discounting of letters of credit depends on many factors, including the willingness of financial institutions to discount the letters of credit and the cost of such arrangements.
	Applied factored accounts receivable of $45 million during the three months ended January 26, 2014 and none during the three months ended January 27, 2013. Applied did not discount promissory notes or utilize programs to discount letters of credit issued by customers during the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013. Financing charges on the sale of receivables and discounting of letters of credit are included in interest expense in the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and were not material for all periods presented.
	Accounts receivable are presented net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $74 million at both January 26, 2014 and October 27, 2013. Applied sells principally to manufacturers within the semiconductor, display and solar industries. While Applied believes that its allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate and represents Applied’s best estimate as of January 26, 2014, Applied continues to closely monitor customer liquidity and other economic conditions, which may result in changes to Applied’s estimates regarding collectability.

Balance_Sheet_Detail

Balance Sheet Detail	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Balance Sheet Detail [Abstract]	'
Balance Sheet Detail	'
	Balance Sheet Detail
		January 26,				October 27,
		2014				2013
		(In millions)
	Inventories
	Customer service spares	$	280			$	274
	Raw materials	335				325
	Work-in-process	292				283
	Finished goods	626				531
		$	1,533			$	1,413
	Included in finished goods inventory are $194 million at January 26, 2014, and $136 million at October 27, 2013, of newly-introduced systems at customer locations where the sales transaction did not meet Applied’s revenue recognition criteria as set forth in Note 1. Finished goods inventory includes $190 million and $177 million of evaluation inventory at January 26, 2014 and October 27, 2013, respectively.
		January 26,				October 27,
		2014				2013
		(In millions)
	Other Current Assets
	Deferred income taxes, net	$	315			$	323
	Prepaid expenses	161				135
	Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable	147				178
	Other	59				69
		$	682			$	705
		Useful Life		January 26,				October 27,
				2014				2013
		(In years)		(In millions)
	Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
	Land and improvements			$	167			$	167
	Buildings and improvements	30-Mar		1,230				1,217
	Demonstration and manufacturing equipment	5-Mar		815				792
	Furniture, fixtures and other equipment	15-Mar		592				589
	Construction in progress			43				52
	Gross property, plant and equipment			2,847				2,817
	Accumulated depreciation			(2,001		)		(1,967		)
				$	846			$	850
		January 26,				October 27,
		2014				2013
		(In millions)
	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
	Accounts payable	$	645			$	582
	Compensation and employee benefits	326				417
	Warranty	106				102
	Dividends payable	121				121
	Income taxes payable	49				73
	Other accrued taxes	31				41
	Interest payable	14				30
	Restructuring reserve	28				39
	Other	256				244
		$	1,576			$	1,649
		January 26,				October 27,
		2014				2013
		(In millions)
	Customer Deposits and Deferred Revenue
	Customer deposits	$	147			$	175
	Deferred revenue	754				619
		$	901			$	794
	Applied typically receives deposits on future deliverables from customers in the Display and Energy and Environmental Solutions segments. In certain instances, customer deposits may be received from customers in the Applied Global Services segment.
		January 26,				October 27,
		2014				2013
		(In millions)
	Other Liabilities
	Deferred income taxes	$	65			$	71
	Income taxes payable	200				174
	Defined and postretirement benefit plans	192				193
	Other	78				128
		$	535			$	566

Business_Combination

Business Combination	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Business Combination	'
	Business Combination
	On September 24, 2013, Applied and Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) entered into the Business Combination Agreement, which was amended on February 14, 2014, to effect a strategic combination of their respective businesses into a new combined company. TEL, a Japanese corporation, is a global supplier of semiconductor and flat panel display production equipment, and a provider of technical support and services for semiconductor, flat panel display and photovoltaic panel production equipment. Under the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, TEL shareholders will receive 3.25 shares of the new combined company for every TEL share held. Applied shareholders will receive one share of the new combined company for every Applied share held. Based on the number of shares of Applied common stock and shares of TEL common stock expected to be issued and outstanding immediately prior to the closing of the transaction, it is anticipated that, immediately following the transaction, former Applied stockholders and former TEL shareholders will own approximately 68% and 32%, respectively, of the new combined company.
	The new combined company will have a new name, dual headquarters in Tokyo and Santa Clara, and dual listing of its shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and NASDAQ, and will be incorporated in the Netherlands. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions, including approval by Applied’s and TEL’s shareholders and regulatory approvals. It is expected that the combined company will commence a $3.0 billion stock repurchase program targeted to be executed within 12 months following the closing of the transaction.
	The Business Combination Agreement contains mutual pre-closing covenants, including the obligation of Applied and TEL to conduct their businesses in the ordinary course consistent in all material respects with past practices. The agreement also contains termination rights for Applied and TEL and provides that upon certain events, such as a termination due to a change in recommendation by the other party or a termination relating to certain tax rulings, a termination fee of $400 million is payable.

Goodwill_Purchased_Technology_

Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets
	Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets
	Applied’s methodology for allocating the purchase price relating to purchase acquisitions is determined through established and generally accepted valuation techniques. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the purchase price over the sum of the amounts assigned to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed. Applied assigns assets acquired (including goodwill) and liabilities assumed to one or more reporting units as of the date of acquisition. Typically, acquisitions relate to a single reporting unit and thus do not require the allocation of goodwill to multiple reporting units. If the products obtained in an acquisition are assigned to multiple reporting units, the goodwill is distributed to the respective reporting units as part of the purchase price allocation process.
	Goodwill and purchased intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill and intangible assets requires significant judgment, especially in emerging markets. Applied regularly monitors current business conditions and other factors including, but not limited to, adverse industry or economic trends, restructuring actions and lower projections of profitability that may impact future operating results.
	To test goodwill for impairment, Applied first performs a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If it is concluded that this is the case, Applied then performs the two-step goodwill impairment test. Otherwise, the two-step goodwill impairment test is not required. Under the two-step goodwill impairment test, Applied would in the first step compare the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. Applied determines the fair value of each of its reporting units based on a weighting of income and market approaches. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, Applied would then perform the second step of the impairment test in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If Applied determines that the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, Applied would record an impairment charge equal to the difference. Applied’s reporting units are consistent with the reportable segments identified in Note 16, Industry Segment Operations, which are based on the manner in which Applied operates its business and the nature of those operations.
	The evaluation of goodwill and intangible assets for impairment requires the exercise of significant judgment. In the event of future changes in business conditions, Applied will be required to reassess and update its forecasts and estimates used in future impairment analyses. If the results of these future analyses are lower than current estimates, a material impairment charge may result at that time.
	Details of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets as of January 26, 2014 and October 27, 2013 were as follows :
		Goodwill			Other			Total
					Intangible
					Assets
		(In millions)
	Silicon Systems Group	$	2,151		$	142		$	2,293
	Applied Global Services	1,027			—			1,027
	Display	116			—			116
	Carrying amount	$	3,294		$	142		$	3,436
	Other intangible assets that are not subject to amortization consist primarily of in-process technology, which will be subject to amortization upon commercialization. The fair value assigned to in-process technology was determined using the income approach taking into account estimates and judgments regarding risks inherent in the development process, including the likelihood of achieving technological success and market acceptance. If an in-process technology project is abandoned, the acquired technology attributable to the project will be written off.
	A summary of Applied's purchased technology and intangible assets is set forth below:
		January 26,			October 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Purchased technology, net	$	709		$	748
	Intangible assets - finite-lived, net	206			213
	Intangible assets - indefinite-lived	142			142
	Total	$	1,057		$	1,103
	Finite-Lived Purchased Intangible Assets
	Applied amortizes purchased intangible assets with finite lives using the straight-line method over the estimated economic lives of the assets, ranging from 1 to 15 years.
	Applied evaluates long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset group may not be recoverable. Applied assesses the fair value of the assets based on the amount of the undiscounted future cash flow that the assets are expected to generate and recognizes an impairment loss when estimated undiscounted future cash flow expected to result from the use of the asset, plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset, if any, are less than the carrying value of the asset. When Applied identifies an impairment, Applied reduces the carrying value of the group of assets to comparable market values, when available and appropriate, or to its estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flow approach.
	Intangible assets, such as purchased technology, are generally recorded in connection with a business acquisition. The value assigned to intangible assets is usually based on estimates and judgments regarding expectations for the success and life cycle of products and technology acquired. Applied evaluates the useful lives of its intangible assets each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances require revising the remaining period of amortization. In addition, Applied reviews intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate their carrying value may not be recoverable. Management considers such indicators as significant differences in actual product acceptance from the estimates, changes in the competitive and economic environments, technological advances, and changes in cost structure.
	Details of finite-lived intangible assets were as follows as of January 26, 2014 and October 27, 2013:
		January 26, 2014									October 27, 2013
		Purchased			Other			Total			Purchased			Other			Total
		Technology			Intangible						Technology			Intangible
					Assets									Assets
		(In millions)
	Gross carrying amount:
	Silicon Systems Group	$	1,301		$	252		$	1,553		$	1,301		$	252		$	1,553
	Applied Global Services	28			44			72			28			44			72
	Display	110			33			143			110			33			143
	Energy and Environmental Solutions	5			15			20			5			15			20
	Gross carrying amount	$	1,444		$	344		$	1,788		$	1,444		$	344		$	1,788
	Accumulated amortization:
	Silicon Systems Group	$	(599	)	$	(63	)	$	(662	)	$	(562	)	$	(58	)	$	(620	)
	Applied Global Services	(24		)	(42		)	(66		)	(23		)	(42		)	(65		)
	Display	(110		)	(30		)	(140		)	(110		)	(29		)	(139		)
	Energy and Environmental Solutions	(2		)	(3		)	(5		)	(1		)	(2		)	(3		)
	Accumulated amortization	$	(735	)	$	(138	)	$	(873	)	$	(696	)	$	(131	)	$	(827	)
	Carrying amount	$	709		$	206		$	915		$	748		$	213		$	961
	Details of amortization expense by segment for the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,			January 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Silicon Systems Group	$	42		$	44
	Applied Global Services	1			1
	Display	1			2
	Energy and Environmental Solutions	2			6
	Total	$	46		$	53
	For the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013, amortization expense was charged to the following categories:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,			January 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Cost of products sold	$	40		$	43
Marketing and selling	5			8
General and administrative	1			2
Total	$	46		$	53
As of January 26, 2014, future estimated amortization expense is expected to be as follows:
	Amortization
	Expense
	(In millions)
2014	135
2015	175
2016	169
2017	165
2018	163
Thereafter	108
Total	$	915

Borrowing_Facilities_and_LongT

Borrowing Facilities and Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Borrowing Facilities and Long Term-Debt	'
	Borrowing Facilities and Long-Term Debt
	Applied has credit facilities for unsecured borrowings in various currencies of up to $1.6 billion, of which $1.5 billion is comprised of a committed revolving credit agreement with a group of banks that is scheduled to expire in May 2017. This agreement provides for borrowings in United States dollars at interest rates keyed to one of the two rates selected by Applied for each advance and includes financial and other covenants with which Applied was in compliance at January 26, 2014. Remaining credit facilities in the amount of approximately $77 million are with Japanese banks. Applied’s ability to borrow under these facilities is subject to bank approval at the time of the borrowing request, and any advances will be at rates indexed to the banks’ prime reference rate denominated in Japanese yen. No amounts were outstanding under any of these facilities at both January 26, 2014 and October 27, 2013 and Applied has not utilized these credit facilities.
	Long-term debt outstanding as of January 26, 2014 and October 27, 2013 was as follows:
		Principal Amount			Effective	Interest
					Interest Rate	Pay Dates
		(In millions)
	2.650% Senior Notes Due 2016	$	400		2.67%	June 15, December 15
	7.125% Senior Notes Due 2017	200			7.19%	April 15, October 15
	4.300% Senior Notes Due 2021	750			4.33%	June 15, December 15
	5.850% Senior Notes Due 2041	600			5.88%	June 15, December 15
		1,950
	Total unamortized discount	(4		)
	Total long-term debt	$	1,946
	Applied has debt agreements that contain financial and other covenants. These covenants require Applied to maintain certain minimum financial ratios. At January 26, 2014, Applied was in compliance with all such covenants.

Restructuring_Charges_and_Asse

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments	'
	Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments
	From time to time, Applied initiates restructuring activities to appropriately align its cost structure relative to prevailing economic and industry conditions and associated customer demand as well as in connection with certain acquisitions. Costs associated with restructuring actions can include termination benefits and related charges, in addition to facility closure, contract termination and other related activities.
	The following table summarizes major components of the restructuring and asset impairment charges during the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,			January 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	2012 Global Restructuring Plan
	Severance and other employee-related costs	$	7		$	4
	2012 EES Restructuring Plan
	Asset impairments	—			3
	Others
	Severance and other employee-related costs	—			2
		$	7		$	9
	Restructuring and asset impairment charges were recorded as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,			January 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Silicon Systems Group	$	—		$	1
	Applied Global Services	—			1
	Energy and Environmental Solutions	—			3
	Corporate Unallocated	7			4
	Total	$	7		$	9
	2012 Global Restructuring Plan
	On October 3, 2012, Applied announced a restructuring plan (the 2012 Global Restructuring Plan) to realign its global workforce and enhance its ability to invest for growth. Under this plan, Applied implemented a voluntary retirement program and other workforce reduction actions. The voluntary retirement program was available to certain U.S. employees who met minimum age and length of service requirements, as well as other business-specific criteria. Applied implemented other workforce reduction actions globally across multiple business segments and functions, the extent of which depended on the number of employees who participated in the voluntary retirement program and other considerations. A total of approximately 1,300 positions were affected under this plan.
	During the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013, Applied recognized $7 million and $4 million, respectively, of employee-related costs in connection with the 2012 Global Restructuring Plan. These costs were not allocated to the segments. As of January 26, 2014, principal activities related to this plan were complete. Total costs incurred in implementing this plan were $152 million.
	Restructuring Reserves
	Changes in restructuring reserves during the three months ended January 26, 2014 were as follows:
		2012 Global Restructuring Plan			2012 EES Restructuring Plan					Others
		Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs			Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs			Contract Cancellation and Other Costs		Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs			Contract Cancellation and Other Costs		Total
		(In millions)
	Balance, October 27, 2013	$	26		$	5		$	5	$	2		$	1	$	39
	Provision for restructuring reserves	7			—			—		—			—		7
	Consumption of reserves	(15		)	(1		)	—		(1		)	—		(17		)
	Reclassification of restructuring reserves	—			(1		)	—		—			—		(1		)
	Balance, January 26, 2014	$	18		3			5		$	1		$	1	$	28

Stockholders_Equity_Comprehens

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation	'
	Stockholders’ Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Changes in the components of AOCI, net of tax, were as follows:
		Unrealized Gain on Investments, Net				Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments Qualifying as Cash Flow Hedges				Pension Liability			Cumulative Translation Adjustments			Total
		(in millions)
	Balance at October 27, 2013	$	25			$	2			$	(72	)	$	7		$	(38	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	2				3				—			(2		)	3
	Amounts reclassified out of AOCI	(5		)		(4		)		—			—			(9		)
	Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(3		)		(1		)		—			(2		)	(6		)
	Balance at January 26, 2014	$	22			$	1			$	(72	)	$	5		$	(44	)
	The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from AOCI for the three months ended January 26, 2014 were as follows:
	Comprehensive Income Components	Location		Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI
				(in millions)
	Unrealized Gain on Investments, Net	Interest and other income, net		$	8
		Provision for income taxes		(3		)
		Net of tax		$	5
	Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments Qualifying as Cash Flow Hedges	Costs of products sold		$	3
		General and administrative		3
		Provision for income taxes		(2		)
		Net of tax		$	4
	Total amount reclassified from AOCI, net of tax			$	9
	Stock Repurchase Program
	On March 5, 2012, Applied's Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program authorizing up to $3.0 billion in repurchases over the next three years ending in March 2015. Under this authorization, Applied purchases shares of its common stock on the open market. Applied did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during the three months ended January 26, 2014. At January 26, 2014, $1.6 billion remained available for future stock repurchases under this repurchase program.
	The following table summarizes Applied’s stock repurchases for the three months ended January 27, 2013:
			Three Months Ended
			January 27,
			2013
		(In millions, except per share amounts)
	Shares of common stock repurchased		4
	Cost of stock repurchased		$	48
	Average price paid per share		$	11.15
	Applied records treasury stock purchases under the cost method using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Upon reissuance of treasury stock, amounts in excess of the acquisition cost are credited to additional paid in capital. If Applied reissues treasury stock at an amount below its acquisition cost and additional paid in capital associated with prior treasury stock transactions is insufficient to cover the difference between the acquisition cost and the reissue price, this difference is recorded against retained earnings.
	Dividends
	In December 2013, Applied's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.10 per share to be paid in March 2014. Dividends declared during the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 were $121 million and $108 million, respectively. Applied currently anticipates that cash dividends will continue to be paid on a quarterly basis, although the declaration of any future cash dividend is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on Applied’s financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, business conditions and other factors, as well as a determination by the Board of Directors that cash dividends are in the best interests of Applied’s stockholders.
	Share-Based Compensation
	Applied has a stockholder-approved equity plan, the Employee Stock Incentive Plan, which permits grants to employees of share-based awards, including stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and performance units. In addition, the plan provides for the automatic grant of restricted stock units to non-employee directors and permits the grant of share-based awards to non-employee directors and consultants. Share-based awards made beginning in March 2012 under the plan may be subject to accelerated vesting under certain circumstances in the event of a change in control of Applied. Applied also has two Employee Stock Purchase Plans, one generally for United States employees and a second for employees of international subsidiaries (collectively, ESPP), which enable eligible employees to purchase Applied common stock.
	During the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013, Applied recognized share-based compensation expense related to stock options, ESPP shares, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and performance units. Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits were as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,				January 27,
		2014				2013
		(In millions)
	Share-based compensation	$	46			$	42
	Tax benefit recognized	$	13			$	12
	The effect of share-based compensation on the results of operations for the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 was as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,				January 27,
		2014				2013
		(In millions)
	Cost of products sold	$	14			$	12
	Research, development, and engineering	17				12
	Marketing and selling	6				5
	General and administrative	9				8
	Restructuring charge	—				5
	Total	$	46			$	42
	The cost associated with share-based awards that are subject solely to time-based vesting requirements, less expected forfeitures, is recognized over the awards’ service period for the entire award on a straight-line basis. The cost associated with performance-based equity awards is recognized for each tranche over the service period, based on an assessment of the likelihood that the applicable performance goals will be achieved.
	At January 26, 2014, Applied had $305 million in total unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to grants of share-based awards and shares issued under Applied’s ESPP, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.8 years. At January 26, 2014, there were 177 million shares available for grants of share-based awards under the Employee Stock Incentive Plan, and an additional 40 million shares available for issuance under the ESPP.
	Stock Options
	Applied grants options to purchase, at future dates, shares of its common stock to employees and consultants. The exercise price of each stock option equals the fair market value of Applied common stock on the date of grant. Options typically vest over three to four years, subject to the grantee’s continued service with Applied through the scheduled vesting date, and expire no later than seven years from the grant date. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. This model was developed for use in estimating the value of publicly traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Applied’s employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of publicly traded options.
	Stock option activity for the three months ended January 26, 2014 was as follows:
		Shares			Weighted
					Average
					Exercise
					Price
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Outstanding at October 27, 2013	6			$	9.12
Granted	—			$	—
Exercised	(1	)		$	8.45
Canceled and forfeited	(1	)		$	18.93
Outstanding at January 26, 2014	4			$	8.98
Exercisable at January 26, 2014	3			$	7.18
Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock, Performance Shares and Performance Units
Restricted stock units are converted into shares of Applied common stock upon vesting on a one-for-one basis. Restricted stock has the same rights as other issued and outstanding shares of Applied common stock except these shares generally have no right to dividends and are held in escrow until the award vests. Performance shares and performance units are awards that result in a payment to a grantee, generally in shares of Applied common stock on a one-for-one basis if performance goals and/or other vesting criteria established by the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of Applied's Board of Directors (the Committee) are achieved or the awards otherwise vest. Restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units typically vest over four years and vesting is usually subject to the grantee’s continued service with Applied and, in some cases, achievement of specified performance goals. The compensation expense related to the service-based awards is determined using the fair market value of Applied common stock on the date of the grant, and the compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period.
Restricted stock, performance shares and performance units granted to certain executive officers are also subject to the achievement of specified performance goals (performance-based awards). These performance-based awards become eligible to vest only if performance goals are achieved and then actually will vest only if the grantee remains employed by Applied through each applicable vesting date. These performance-based awards require the achievement of targeted levels of adjusted annual operating profit margin. For the fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 performance-based awards, additional shares become eligible for time-based vesting if Applied achieves certain levels of total shareholder return (TSR) relative to a peer group, comprised of companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 Information Technology Index, measured at the end of a two-year period.
The fair value of these performance-based awards is estimated on the date of grant and assumes that the specified performance goals will be achieved. If the goals are achieved, these awards vest over a specified remaining service period of generally three or four years, provided that the grantee remains employed by Applied through each scheduled vesting date. If the performance goals are not met, no compensation expense is recognized and any previously recognized compensation expense is reversed. The expected cost of each award is reflected over the service period and is reduced for estimated forfeitures.
A summary of the performance-based awards approved by the Committee is presented below:
		Number of Performance-Based Awards Granted						Percent of Performance-Based Awards Earned as of January 26, 2014*
Fiscal Year Granted		Performance Shares/Performance Units			Shares of
					Restricted Stock
		(in millions)
2013		3			—			0%
2012		3			1			14%
2011		2			0.1			100%
___________________
* subject to additional time-based vesting requirements
A summary of the changes in restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units outstanding under Applied’s equity compensation plans during the three months ended January 26, 2014 is presented below:
	Shares			Weighted				Weighted
				Average				Average
				Grant Date				Remaining
				Fair Value				Contractual Term
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Non-vested restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units at October 27, 2013	38			$	11.11			2.4 years
Granted	8			$	16.1
Vested	(9	)		$	10.79
Canceled	(1	)		$	11.28
Non-vested restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units at January 26, 2014	36			$	12.07			2.8 years
At January 26, 2014, 2 million additional performance-based awards could be earned upon certain levels of achievement of Applied's TSR relative to a peer group at a future date.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	Employee Benefit Plans
	Applied sponsors a number of employee benefit plans, including defined benefit plans of certain foreign subsidiaries, and a plan that provides certain medical and vision benefits to eligible retirees. A summary of the components of net periodic benefit costs of these defined and postretirement benefit plans for the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 is presented below:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,			January 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Service cost	$	4		$	5
	Interest cost	4			4
	Expected return on plan assets	(3		)	(3		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	1			2
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	6		$	8

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Applied’s effective tax rates for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013 were 19.7 percent and (88.9) percent, respectively.
	The effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 was higher than in the same period in the prior year primarily due to an $11 million benefit in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 related to the resolution of income tax filings for Varian, a $10 million benefit in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 related to reinstatement of the U.S. federal research and development (R&D) tax credit retroactive to January 1, 2012, expiration of the U.S. federal R&D tax credit during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and changes in the geographical composition of income.
	During the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible that existing liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits could be reduced by up to $127 million as a result of agreements with taxing authorities and the expiration of statutes of limitation. Applied expects that such reductions will not have a material impact on its annual effective tax rate.

Warranty_Guarantees_and_Contin

Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies	'
	Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies
	Warranty
	Changes in the warranty reserves during the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,			January 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Beginning balance	$	102		$	119
	Provisions for warranty	27			24
	Consumption of reserves	(23		)	(34		)
	Ending balance	$	106		$	109
	Applied products are generally sold with a warranty for a 12-month period following installation. The provision for the estimated cost of warranty is recorded when revenue is recognized. Parts and labor are covered under the terms of the warranty agreement. The warranty provision is based on historical experience by product, configuration and geographic region. Quarterly warranty consumption is generally associated with sales that occurred during the preceding four quarters, and quarterly warranty provisions are generally related to the current quarter’s sales.
	Guarantees
	In the ordinary course of business, Applied provides standby letters of credit or other guarantee instruments to third parties as required for certain transactions initiated by either Applied or its subsidiaries. As of January 26, 2014, the maximum potential amount of future payments that Applied could be required to make under these guarantee agreements was approximately $43 million. Applied has not recorded any liability in connection with these guarantee agreements beyond that required to appropriately account for the underlying transaction being guaranteed. Applied does not believe, based on historical experience and information currently available, that it is probable that any amounts will be required to be paid under these guarantee agreements.
	Applied also has agreements with various banks to facilitate subsidiary banking operations worldwide, including overdraft arrangements, issuance of bank guarantees, and letters of credit. As of January 26, 2014, Applied Materials, Inc. has provided parent guarantees to banks for approximately $102 million to cover these arrangements.
	Legal Matters
	Korea Criminal Proceedings
	In 2010, the Seoul Eastern District Court began hearings on indictments brought by the Seoul Prosecutor's Office for the Eastern District of Korea (the Prosecutor's Office) alleging that employees of several companies improperly received and used confidential information belonging to Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Samsung), a major Applied customer based in Korea. The individuals charged included the former head of Applied Materials Korea (AMK), who at the time of the indictment was a vice president of Applied Materials, Inc., and certain other AMK employees. Neither Applied nor any of its subsidiaries was named as a party to the proceedings. Hearings on these matters concluded in November 2012 and the Court issued its decision on February 7, 2013. As part of the ruling, nine AMK employees (including the former head of AMK) were acquitted of all charges, while one AMK employee was found guilty on some of the charges and received a suspended jail sentence. The Prosecutor's Office and various individuals filed notices of appeal, and hearings are underway in the appeals. A ruling is expected later in 2014.
	Other Matters
	From time to time, Applied receives notification from third parties, including customers and suppliers, seeking indemnification, litigation support, payment of money or other actions by Applied in connection with claims made against them. In addition, from time to time, Applied receives notification from third parties claiming that Applied may be or is infringing or misusing their intellectual property or other rights. Applied also is subject to various other legal proceedings and claims, both asserted and unasserted, that arise in the ordinary course of business.
	Although the outcome of the above-described matters, claims and proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, Applied does not believe that any will have a material effect on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

Industry_Segment_Operations

Industry Segment Operations	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Industry Segment Operations	'
	Industry Segment Operations
	Applied’s four reportable segments are: Silicon Systems Group, Applied Global Services, Display, and Energy and Environmental Solutions. As defined in the accounting literature, Applied’s chief operating decision-maker has been identified as the President and Chief Executive Officer, who reviews operating results to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance for the entire Company. Segment information is presented based upon Applied’s management organization structure as of January 26, 2014 and the distinctive nature of each segment. Future changes to this internal financial structure may result in changes to Applied’s reportable segments.
	Each reportable segment is separately managed and has separate financial results that are reviewed by Applied’s chief operating decision-maker. Each reportable segment contains closely related products that are unique to the particular segment. Segment operating income is determined based upon internal performance measures used by Applied’s chief operating decision-maker.
	Applied derives the segment results directly from its internal management reporting system. The accounting policies Applied uses to derive reportable segment results are substantially the same as those used for external reporting purposes. Management measures the performance of each reportable segment based upon several metrics including orders, net sales and operating income. Management uses these results to evaluate the performance of, and to assign resources to, each of the reportable segments. Applied does not allocate to its reportable segments certain operating expenses that it manages separately at the corporate level, which include costs related to share-based compensation; certain management, finance, legal, human resources, and research, development and engineering functions provided at the corporate level; and unabsorbed information technology and occupancy. In addition, Applied does not allocate to its reportable segments restructuring and asset impairment charges and any associated adjustments related to restructuring actions, unless these actions pertain to a specific reportable segment. Segment operating income excludes interest income/expense and other financial charges and income taxes. Management does not consider the unallocated costs in measuring the performance of the reportable segments.
	The Silicon Systems Group segment includes semiconductor capital equipment for etch, rapid thermal processing, deposition, chemical mechanical planarization, metrology and inspection, wafer packaging, and ion implantation.
	The Applied Global Services segment includes technically differentiated products and services to improve operating efficiency, reduce operating costs and lessen the environmental impact of semiconductor, display and solar customers’ factories. Applied Global Services’ products consist of spares, services, certain earlier generation products, remanufactured equipment, and products that have reached a particular stage in the product lifecycle. Customer demand for these products and services is fulfilled through a global distribution system with trained service engineers located in close proximity to customer sites.
	The Display segment includes products for manufacturing LCDs, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other display technologies for TVs, personal computers, tablets, smart phones, and other consumer-oriented devices.
	The Energy and Environmental Solutions segment includes products for fabricating solar photovoltaic cells and modules, as well as high throughput roll-to-roll deposition equipment for flexible electronics and other applications.
	Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment for the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		Net Sales			Operating
					Income  (Loss)
		(In millions)
	January 26, 2014:
	Silicon Systems Group	$	1,484		$	314
	Applied Global Services	507			125
	Display	159			26
	Energy and Environmental Solutions	40			(11		)
	Total Segment	$	2,190		$	454
	January 27, 2013:
	Silicon Systems Group	$	969		$	134
	Applied Global Services	471			89
	Display	87			3
	Energy and Environmental Solutions	46			(54		)
	Total Segment	$	1,573		$	172
	Operating results for the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 included restructuring charges and asset impairments as discussed in detail in Note 11, Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments.
	Reconciliations of total segment operating results to Applied consolidated totals for the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,			January 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Total segment operating income	$	454		$	172
	Corporate and unallocated costs	(117		)	(129		)
	Restructuring charges and asset impairments	(7		)	(4		)
	Income from operations	$	330		$	39
	The following customers accounted for at least 10 percent of Applied’s net sales for the three months ended January 26, 2014, which were for products in multiple reportable segments.
		Percentage of Net Sales
	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	27	%
	Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	24	%

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim consolidated condensed financial statements of Applied Materials, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Applied or the Company) included herein have been prepared on a basis consistent with the October 27, 2013 audited consolidated financial statements and include all material adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly present the information set forth therein. These unaudited interim consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Applied’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 27, 2013 (2013 Form 10-K). Applied’s results of operations for the three months ended January 26, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of future operating results. Applied’s fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in October of each year. Fiscal 2014 and 2013 each contain 52 weeks, and the first three months of fiscal 2014 and 2013 each contained 13 weeks.
	Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, Applied evaluates its estimates, including those related to accounts receivable and sales allowances, fair values of financial instruments, inventories, intangible assets and goodwill, useful lives of intangible assets and property and equipment, fair values of share-based awards, and income taxes, among others. Applied bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Applied recognizes revenue when all four revenue recognition criteria have been met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; seller’s price to buyer is fixed or determinable; and collectability is probable. Applied’s shipping terms are customarily FOB Applied shipping point or equivalent terms. Applied’s revenue recognition policy generally results in revenue recognition at the following points: (1) for all transactions where legal title passes to the customer upon shipment or delivery, Applied recognizes revenue upon passage of title for all products that have been demonstrated to meet product specifications prior to shipment; the portion of revenue associated with certain installation-related tasks is deferred, and that revenue is recognized upon completion of the installation-related tasks; (2) for products that have not been demonstrated to meet product specifications prior to shipment, revenue is recognized at customer technical acceptance; (3) for transactions where legal title does not pass at shipment or delivery, revenue is recognized when legal title passes to the customer, which is generally at customer technical acceptance; and (4) for arrangements containing multiple elements, the revenue relating to the undelivered elements is deferred using the relative selling price method utilizing estimated sales prices until delivery of the deferred elements. Applied limits the amount of revenue recognition for delivered elements to the amount that is not contingent on the future delivery of products or services, future performance obligations or subject to customer-specified return or adjustment. In cases where Applied has sold products that have been demonstrated to meet product specifications prior to shipment, Applied believes that at the time of delivery, it has an enforceable claim to amounts recognized as revenue. Spare parts revenue is generally recognized upon shipment, and services revenue is generally recognized over the period that the services are provided.
	When a sales arrangement contains multiple elements, such as hardware and services and/or software products, Applied allocates revenue to each element based on a selling price hierarchy. The selling price for a deliverable is based on its vendor specific objective evidence (VSOE) if available, third party evidence (TPE) if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price (ESP) if neither VSOE nor TPE is available. Applied generally utilizes the ESP due to the nature of its products. In multiple element arrangements where more-than-incidental software deliverables are included, revenue is allocated to each separate unit of accounting for each of the non-software deliverables and to the software deliverables as a group using the relative selling prices of each of the deliverables in the arrangement based on the aforementioned selling price hierarchy. If the arrangement contains more than one software deliverable, the arrangement consideration allocated to the software deliverables as a group is then allocated to each software deliverable using the guidance for recognizing software revenue.
Investments	'
	Applied regularly reviews its investment portfolio to identify and evaluate investments that have indications of possible impairment. Factors considered in determining whether an unrealized loss is considered to be temporary, or other-than-temporary and therefore impaired, include: the length of time and extent to which fair value has been lower than the cost basis; the financial condition, credit quality and near-term prospects of the investee; and whether it is more likely than not that Applied will be required to sell the security prior to recovery. Generally, the contractual terms of investments in marketable securities do not permit settlement at prices less than the amortized cost of the investments.
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Applied’s financial assets are measured and recorded at fair value, except for equity investments in privately-held companies. These equity investments are generally accounted for under the cost method of accounting and are periodically assessed for other-than-temporary impairment when events or circumstances indicate that an other-than-temporary decline in value may have occurred. Applied’s nonfinancial assets, such as goodwill, intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment, are recorded at cost and are assessed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that an other-than-temporary decline in value may have occurred.
	Fair Value Hierarchy
	Applied uses the following fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques 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:
	•	Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
	•	Level 2 — Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and
	•	Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
	Applied’s investments are comprised primarily of debt securities that are classified as available-for-sale and recorded at their fair values. In determining the fair value of investments, Applied uses pricing information from pricing services that value securities based on quoted market prices and models that utilize observable market inputs. In the event a fair value estimate is unavailable from a pricing service, Applied generally obtains non-binding price quotes from brokers. Applied then reviews the information provided by the pricing services or brokers to determine the fair value of its short-term and long-term investments. In addition, to validate pricing information obtained from pricing services, Applied periodically performs supplemental analysis on a sample of securities. Applied reviews any significant unanticipated differences identified through this analysis to determine the appropriate fair value.
	Investments with remaining effective maturities of 12 months or less from the balance sheet date are classified as short-term investments. Investments with remaining effective maturities of more than 12 months from the balance sheet date are classified as long-term investments. As of January 26, 2014, substantially all of Applied’s available-for-sale, short-term and long-term investments were recognized at fair value that was determined based upon observable inputs.
Cost Method Investments	'
	Equity investments in privately-held companies are generally accounted for under the cost method of accounting and are periodically assessed for other-than-temporary impairment when an event or circumstance indicates that an other-than-temporary decline in value may have occurred. If Applied determines that an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred, the investment will be written down to its estimated fair value based on available information, such as pricing in recent rounds of financing, current cash positions, earnings and cash flow forecasts, recent operational performance and any other readily available market data.
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	Applied conducts business in a number of foreign countries, with certain transactions denominated in local currencies, such as the Japanese yen, euro, Israeli shekel, Taiwanese dollar and Swiss franc. Applied uses derivative financial instruments, such as forward exchange contracts and currency option contracts, to hedge certain forecasted foreign currency denominated transactions expected to occur typically up to the next 24 months. The purpose of Applied’s foreign currency management is to mitigate the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on certain foreign currency denominated revenues, costs and eventual cash flows. The terms of currency instruments used for hedging purposes are generally consistent with the timing of the transactions being hedged. Applied does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
	Derivative instruments and hedging activities, including foreign currency exchange contracts, are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge treatment, as well as the ineffective portion of any hedges, are recognized currently in earnings. All of Applied’s derivative financial instruments are recorded at their fair value in other current assets or in accounts payable and accrued expenses.
	Hedges related to anticipated transactions are designated and documented at the inception of the hedge as cash flow hedges and are typically entered into once per month. Cash flow hedges are evaluated for effectiveness quarterly. The effective portion of the gain or loss on these hedges is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (AOCI) in stockholders’ equity and is reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. The majority of the after-tax net income or loss related to derivative instruments included in AOCI at January 26, 2014 is expected to be reclassified into earnings within 12 months. Changes in the fair value of currency forward exchange and option contracts due to changes in time value are excluded from the assessment of effectiveness. Both ineffective hedge amounts and hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in earnings. If the transaction being hedged is no longer probable to occur, or if a portion of any derivative is deemed to be ineffective, Applied promptly recognizes the gain or loss on the associated financial instrument in general and administrative expenses. The amount recognized due to discontinuance of cash flow hedges that were probable not to occur by the end of the originally specified time period was not significant for the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013.
	Additionally, forward exchange contracts are generally used to hedge certain foreign currency denominated assets or liabilities. These derivatives are typically entered into once per month and are not designated for hedge accounting treatment. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of these hedges are recorded in earnings to offset the changes in the fair value of the assets or liabilities being hedged.
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets
	Applied’s methodology for allocating the purchase price relating to purchase acquisitions is determined through established and generally accepted valuation techniques. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the purchase price over the sum of the amounts assigned to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed. Applied assigns assets acquired (including goodwill) and liabilities assumed to one or more reporting units as of the date of acquisition. Typically, acquisitions relate to a single reporting unit and thus do not require the allocation of goodwill to multiple reporting units. If the products obtained in an acquisition are assigned to multiple reporting units, the goodwill is distributed to the respective reporting units as part of the purchase price allocation process.
	Goodwill and purchased intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill and intangible assets requires significant judgment, especially in emerging markets. Applied regularly monitors current business conditions and other factors including, but not limited to, adverse industry or economic trends, restructuring actions and lower projections of profitability that may impact future operating results.
	To test goodwill for impairment, Applied first performs a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If it is concluded that this is the case, Applied then performs the two-step goodwill impairment test. Otherwise, the two-step goodwill impairment test is not required. Under the two-step goodwill impairment test, Applied would in the first step compare the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. Applied determines the fair value of each of its reporting units based on a weighting of income and market approaches. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, Applied would then perform the second step of the impairment test in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. If Applied determines that the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, Applied would record an impairment charge equal to the difference. Applied’s reporting units are consistent with the reportable segments identified in Note 16, Industry Segment Operations, which are based on the manner in which Applied operates its business and the nature of those operations.
Finite-Lived Purchased Intangible Assets	'
	Finite-Lived Purchased Intangible Assets
	Applied amortizes purchased intangible assets with finite lives using the straight-line method over the estimated economic lives of the assets, ranging from 1 to 15 years.
	Applied evaluates long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset group may not be recoverable. Applied assesses the fair value of the assets based on the amount of the undiscounted future cash flow that the assets are expected to generate and recognizes an impairment loss when estimated undiscounted future cash flow expected to result from the use of the asset, plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset, if any, are less than the carrying value of the asset. When Applied identifies an impairment, Applied reduces the carrying value of the group of assets to comparable market values, when available and appropriate, or to its estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flow approach.
	Intangible assets, such as purchased technology, are generally recorded in connection with a business acquisition. The value assigned to intangible assets is usually based on estimates and judgments regarding expectations for the success and life cycle of products and technology acquired. Applied evaluates the useful lives of its intangible assets each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances require revising the remaining period of amortization. In addition, Applied reviews intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate their carrying value may not be recoverable. Management considers such indicators as significant differences in actual product acceptance from the estimates, changes in the competitive and economic environments, technological advances, and changes in cost structure.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued authoritative guidance that will require an unrecognized tax benefit to be presented as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward, with certain exceptions. The authoritative guidance becomes effective for Applied in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, with early adoption permitted. The guidance is not expected to have an impact on Applied's financial position or results of operations.

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Elements used in computing both basic and diluted net earnings per share	'
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,		January 27,
		2014		2013
		(In millions, except per share amounts)
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	253	$	34
	Denominator:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	1,206		1,198
	Effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan shares	19		14
	Denominator for diluted earnings per share	1,225		1,212
	Basic and diluted earnings per share	$	0.21	$	0.03
	Potentially dilutive securities	1		8

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve1

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Investments [Abstract]	'
Summary of cash, cash equivalents and investments	'
	The following tables summarize Applied’s cash, cash equivalents and investments by security type:
	January 26, 2014	Cost		Gross		Gross		Estimated
				Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair  Value
				Gains		Losses
		(In millions)
	Cash	$	872	$	—	$	—	$	872
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market funds	1,267		—		—		1,267
	Municipal securities	5		—		—		5
	Total Cash equivalents	1,272		—		—		1,272
	Total Cash and Cash equivalents	$	2,144	$	—	$	—	$	2,144
	Short-term and long-term investments:
	U.S. Treasury and agency securities	$	74	$	—	$	—	$	74
	Non-U.S. government securities*	14		—		—		14
	Municipal securities	380		2		—		382
	Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes	148		1		—		149
	Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities	234		1		2		233
	Total fixed income securities	850		4		2		852
	Publicly traded equity securities	22		28		—		50
	Equity investments in privately-held companies	76		—		—		76
	Total short-term and long-term investments	$	948	$	32	$	2	$	978
	Total Cash, Cash equivalents and Investments	$	3,092	$	32	$	2	$	3,122
	_________________________
	* Includes agency debt securities guaranteed by non-U.S. governments, which consist of Germany and Canada.
	October 27, 2013	Cost		Gross		Gross		Estimated
				Unrealized		Unrealized		Fair  Value
				Gains		Losses
		(In millions)
	Cash	$	611	$	—	$	—	$	611
	Cash equivalents:
	Money market funds	1,095		—		—		1,095
	Municipal securities	5		—		—		5
	Total Cash equivalents	1,100		—		—		1,100
	Total Cash and Cash equivalents	$	1,711	$	—	$	—	$	1,711
	Short-term and long-term investments:
	U.S. Treasury and agency securities	$	170	$	—	$	—	$	170
	Non-U.S. government securities	11		—		—		11
	Municipal securities	379		2		—		381
	Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes	218		2		1		219
	Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities	268		2		2		268
	Total fixed income securities	1,046		6		3		1,049
	Publicly traded equity securities	27		33		—		60
	Equity investments in privately-held companies	76		—		—		76
	Total short-term and long-term investments	$	1,149	$	39	$	3	$	1,185
	Total Cash, Cash equivalents and Investments	$	2,860	$	39	$	3	$	2,896
Contractual maturities of investments	'
	Maturities of Investments
	The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of Applied’s investments at January 26, 2014:
		Cost		Estimated
				Fair  Value
		(In millions)
	Due in one year or less	$	127	$	128
	Due after one through five years	489		491
	No single maturity date**	332		359
		$	948	$	978
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	** Securities with no single maturity date include publicly-traded and privately-held equity securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis	'
	Financial assets (excluding cash balances) measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below as of January 26, 2014 and October 27, 2013:
		January 26, 2014						October 27, 2013
		Level 1		Level 2		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Total
		(In millions)
	Assets:
	Money market funds	$	1,267	$	—	$	1,267	$	1,095	$	—	$	1,095
	U.S. Treasury and agency securities	33		41		74		66		104		170
	Non-U.S. government securities	—		14		14		—		11		11
	Municipal securities	—		387		387		—		386		386
	Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes	—		149		149		—		219		219
	Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities	—		233		233		—		268		268
	Publicly traded equity securities	50		—		50		60		—		60
	Foreign exchange derivative assets	—		43		43		—		20		20
	Total	$	1,350	$	867	$	2,217	$	1,221	$	1,008	$	2,229

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed1

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

'

Effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statement of operations

'

The effects of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 were as follows:

Three Months Ended January 26, 2014

Three Months Ended January 27, 2013

Effective Portion

Ineffective Portion and Amount

Effective Portion

Ineffective Portion and Amount

Excluded from

Excluded from

Effectiveness

Effectiveness

Testing

Testing

Location of Gain or

Gain or

Gain or (Loss)

Gain or (Loss)

Gain or

Gain or (Loss)

Gain or (Loss)

(Loss) Reclassified

(Loss)

Reclassified

Recognized in

(Loss)

Reclassified

Recognized in

from AOCI into

Recognized

from AOCI into

Income

Recognized

from AOCI into

Income

Income

in AOCI

Income

in AOCI

Income

(In millions)

Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships

Foreign exchange contracts

Cost of products sold

$

5

$

3

$

—

$

10

$

2

$

(1

)

Foreign exchange contracts

General and administrative

—

3

(1

)

—

—

—

Total

$

5

$

6

$

(1

)

$

10

$

2

$

(1

)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments in statement of operations

'

Amount of Gain or (Loss)

Recognized in Income

Three Months Ended

Location of Gain or

January 26, 2014

January 27, 2013

(Loss) Recognized

in Income

(In millions)

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

Foreign exchange contracts

General and

$

39

$

13

administrative

Total

$

39

$

13

Balance_Sheet_Detail_Tables

Balance Sheet Detail (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Balance Sheet Detail [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
		January 26,				October 27,
		2014				2013
		(In millions)
	Inventories
	Customer service spares	$	280			$	274
	Raw materials	335				325
	Work-in-process	292				283
	Finished goods	626				531
		$	1,533			$	1,413
Other current assets	'
		January 26,				October 27,
		2014				2013
		(In millions)
	Other Current Assets
	Deferred income taxes, net	$	315			$	323
	Prepaid expenses	161				135
	Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable	147				178
	Other	59				69
		$	682			$	705
Property, plant and equipment, net	'
		Useful Life		January 26,				October 27,
				2014				2013
		(In years)		(In millions)
	Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
	Land and improvements			$	167			$	167
	Buildings and improvements	30-Mar		1,230				1,217
	Demonstration and manufacturing equipment	5-Mar		815				792
	Furniture, fixtures and other equipment	15-Mar		592				589
	Construction in progress			43				52
	Gross property, plant and equipment			2,847				2,817
	Accumulated depreciation			(2,001		)		(1,967		)
				$	846			$	850
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	'
		January 26,				October 27,
		2014				2013
		(In millions)
	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
	Accounts payable	$	645			$	582
	Compensation and employee benefits	326				417
	Warranty	106				102
	Dividends payable	121				121
	Income taxes payable	49				73
	Other accrued taxes	31				41
	Interest payable	14				30
	Restructuring reserve	28				39
	Other	256				244
		$	1,576			$	1,649
Customer deposits and deferred revenue	'
		January 26,				October 27,
		2014				2013
		(In millions)
	Customer Deposits and Deferred Revenue
	Customer deposits	$	147			$	175
	Deferred revenue	754				619
		$	901			$	794
Other liabilities	'
		January 26,				October 27,
		2014				2013
		(In millions)
	Other Liabilities
	Deferred income taxes	$	65			$	71
	Income taxes payable	200				174
	Defined and postretirement benefit plans	192				193
	Other	78				128
		$	535			$	566

Goodwill_Purchased_Technology_1

Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	'
	Details of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets as of January 26, 2014 and October 27, 2013 were as follows :
		Goodwill			Other			Total
					Intangible
					Assets
		(In millions)
	Silicon Systems Group	$	2,151		$	142		$	2,293
	Applied Global Services	1,027			—			1,027
	Display	116			—			116
	Carrying amount	$	3,294		$	142		$	3,436
Summary of purchased technology and intangible assets	'
	A summary of Applied's purchased technology and intangible assets is set forth below:
		January 26,			October 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Purchased technology, net	$	709		$	748
	Intangible assets - finite-lived, net	206			213
	Intangible assets - indefinite-lived	142			142
	Total	$	1,057		$	1,103
Finite-lived intangible assets	'
	Details of finite-lived intangible assets were as follows as of January 26, 2014 and October 27, 2013:
		January 26, 2014									October 27, 2013
		Purchased			Other			Total			Purchased			Other			Total
		Technology			Intangible						Technology			Intangible
					Assets									Assets
		(In millions)
	Gross carrying amount:
	Silicon Systems Group	$	1,301		$	252		$	1,553		$	1,301		$	252		$	1,553
	Applied Global Services	28			44			72			28			44			72
	Display	110			33			143			110			33			143
	Energy and Environmental Solutions	5			15			20			5			15			20
	Gross carrying amount	$	1,444		$	344		$	1,788		$	1,444		$	344		$	1,788
	Accumulated amortization:
	Silicon Systems Group	$	(599	)	$	(63	)	$	(662	)	$	(562	)	$	(58	)	$	(620	)
	Applied Global Services	(24		)	(42		)	(66		)	(23		)	(42		)	(65		)
	Display	(110		)	(30		)	(140		)	(110		)	(29		)	(139		)
	Energy and Environmental Solutions	(2		)	(3		)	(5		)	(1		)	(2		)	(3		)
	Accumulated amortization	$	(735	)	$	(138	)	$	(873	)	$	(696	)	$	(131	)	$	(827	)
	Carrying amount	$	709		$	206		$	915		$	748		$	213		$	961
Summary of amortization expense	'
	Details of amortization expense by segment for the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,			January 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Silicon Systems Group	$	42		$	44
	Applied Global Services	1			1
	Display	1			2
	Energy and Environmental Solutions	2			6
	Total	$	46		$	53
Schedule of categories amortization expense was charged to	'
	For the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013, amortization expense was charged to the following categories:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,			January 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Cost of products sold	$	40		$	43
	Marketing and selling	5			8
	General and administrative	1			2
	Total	$	46		$	53
Future estimated amortization expense	'
	As of January 26, 2014, future estimated amortization expense is expected to be as follows:
		Amortization
		Expense
		(In millions)
	2014	135
	2015	175
	2016	169
	2017	165
	2018	163
	Thereafter	108
	Total	$	915

Borrowing_Facilities_and_LongT1

Borrowing Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long Term Debt Outstanding	'
	Long-term debt outstanding as of January 26, 2014 and October 27, 2013 was as follows:
		Principal Amount			Effective	Interest
					Interest Rate	Pay Dates
		(In millions)
	2.650% Senior Notes Due 2016	$	400		2.67%	June 15, December 15
	7.125% Senior Notes Due 2017	200			7.19%	April 15, October 15
	4.300% Senior Notes Due 2021	750			4.33%	June 15, December 15
	5.850% Senior Notes Due 2041	600			5.88%	June 15, December 15
		1,950
	Total unamortized discount	(4		)
	Total long-term debt	$	1,946

Restructuring_Charges_and_Asse1

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Components of the restructuring and asset impairment	'
	The following table summarizes major components of the restructuring and asset impairment charges during the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,			January 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	2012 Global Restructuring Plan
	Severance and other employee-related costs	$	7		$	4
	2012 EES Restructuring Plan
	Asset impairments	—			3
	Others
	Severance and other employee-related costs	—			2
		$	7		$	9
	Restructuring and asset impairment charges were recorded as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,			January 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Silicon Systems Group	$	—		$	1
	Applied Global Services	—			1
	Energy and Environmental Solutions	—			3
	Corporate Unallocated	7			4
	Total	$	7		$	9
Changes in restructuring reserves related to other restructuring plans and facilities realignment	'
	Changes in restructuring reserves during the three months ended January 26, 2014 were as follows:
		2012 Global Restructuring Plan			2012 EES Restructuring Plan					Others
		Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs			Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs			Contract Cancellation and Other Costs		Severance and Other Employee-Related Costs			Contract Cancellation and Other Costs		Total
		(In millions)
	Balance, October 27, 2013	$	26		$	5		$	5	$	2		$	1	$	39
	Provision for restructuring reserves	7			—			—		—			—		7
	Consumption of reserves	(15		)	(1		)	—		(1		)	—		(17		)
	Reclassification of restructuring reserves	—			(1		)	—		—			—		(1		)
	Balance, January 26, 2014	$	18		3			5		$	1		$	1	$	28

Stockholders_Equity_Comprehens1

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, after-tax basis	'
	Changes in the components of AOCI, net of tax, were as follows:
		Unrealized Gain on Investments, Net				Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments Qualifying as Cash Flow Hedges				Pension Liability			Cumulative Translation Adjustments			Total
		(in millions)
	Balance at October 27, 2013	$	25			$	2			$	(72	)	$	7		$	(38	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	2				3				—			(2		)	3
	Amounts reclassified out of AOCI	(5		)		(4		)		—			—			(9		)
	Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(3		)		(1		)		—			(2		)	(6		)
	Balance at January 26, 2014	$	22			$	1			$	(72	)	$	5		$	(44	)
Effects on net income of amounts reclassified from AOCI	'
	The effects on net income of amounts reclassified from AOCI for the three months ended January 26, 2014 were as follows:
	Comprehensive Income Components	Location		Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI
				(in millions)
	Unrealized Gain on Investments, Net	Interest and other income, net		$	8
		Provision for income taxes		(3		)
		Net of tax		$	5
	Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments Qualifying as Cash Flow Hedges	Costs of products sold		$	3
		General and administrative		3
		Provision for income taxes		(2		)
		Net of tax		$	4
	Total amount reclassified from AOCI, net of tax			$	9
Summary of stock repurchases	'
	The following table summarizes Applied’s stock repurchases for the three months ended January 27, 2013:
			Three Months Ended
			January 27,
			2013
		(In millions, except per share amounts)
	Shares of common stock repurchased		4
	Cost of stock repurchased		$	48
	Average price paid per share		$	11.15
Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits	'
	Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits were as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,				January 27,
		2014				2013
		(In millions)
	Share-based compensation	$	46			$	42
	Tax benefit recognized	$	13			$	12
Effect of share-based compensation on the results of operations	'
	The effect of share-based compensation on the results of operations for the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 was as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,				January 27,
		2014				2013
		(In millions)
	Cost of products sold	$	14			$	12
	Research, development, and engineering	17				12
	Marketing and selling	6				5
	General and administrative	9				8
	Restructuring charge	—				5
	Total	$	46			$	42
Stock option activity	'
	Stock option activity for the three months ended January 26, 2014 was as follows:
		Shares			Weighted
					Average
					Exercise
					Price
		(In millions, except per share amounts)
	Outstanding at October 27, 2013	6			$	9.12
	Granted	—			$	—
	Exercised	(1	)		$	8.45
	Canceled and forfeited	(1	)		$	18.93
	Outstanding at January 26, 2014	4			$	8.98
	Exercisable at January 26, 2014	3			$	7.18
Performance-based awards	'
	A summary of the performance-based awards approved by the Committee is presented below:
			Number of Performance-Based Awards Granted						Percent of Performance-Based Awards Earned as of January 26, 2014*
	Fiscal Year Granted		Performance Shares/Performance Units			Shares of
						Restricted Stock
			(in millions)
	2013		3			—			0%
	2012		3			1			14%
	2011		2			0.1			100%
	___________________
	* subject to additional time-based vesting requirements
Restricted stock units and restricted stock activity	'
	A summary of the changes in restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units outstanding under Applied’s equity compensation plans during the three months ended January 26, 2014 is presented below:
		Shares			Weighted				Weighted
					Average				Average
					Grant Date				Remaining
					Fair Value				Contractual Term
		(In millions, except per share amounts)
	Non-vested restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units at October 27, 2013	38			$	11.11			2.4 years
	Granted	8			$	16.1
	Vested	(9	)		$	10.79
	Canceled	(1	)		$	11.28
	Non-vested restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units at January 26, 2014	36			$	12.07			2.8 years

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of net periodic benefit costs of defined and postretirement benefit plans	'
	A summary of the components of net periodic benefit costs of these defined and postretirement benefit plans for the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 is presented below:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,			January 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Service cost	$	4		$	5
	Interest cost	4			4
	Expected return on plan assets	(3		)	(3		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	1			2
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	6		$	8

Recovered_Sheet1

Warranty, Guarantees And Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Changes in the warranty reserves	'
	Changes in the warranty reserves during the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,			January 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Beginning balance	$	102		$	119
	Provisions for warranty	27			24
	Consumption of reserves	(23		)	(34		)
	Ending balance	$	106		$	109

Industry_Segment_Operations_Ta

Industry Segment Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment	'
	Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment for the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		Net Sales			Operating
					Income  (Loss)
		(In millions)
	January 26, 2014:
	Silicon Systems Group	$	1,484		$	314
	Applied Global Services	507			125
	Display	159			26
	Energy and Environmental Solutions	40			(11		)
	Total Segment	$	2,190		$	454
	January 27, 2013:
	Silicon Systems Group	$	969		$	134
	Applied Global Services	471			89
	Display	87			3
	Energy and Environmental Solutions	46			(54		)
	Total Segment	$	1,573		$	172
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)	'
	Reconciliations of total segment operating results to Applied consolidated totals for the three months ended January 26, 2014 and January 27, 2013 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		January 26,			January 27,
		2014			2013
		(In millions)
	Total segment operating income	$	454		$	172
	Corporate and unallocated costs	(117		)	(129		)
	Restructuring charges and asset impairments	(7		)	(4		)
	Income from operations	$	330		$	39
Companies accounted for at least 10 percent of Applied's net sales	'
	The following customers accounted for at least 10 percent of Applied’s net sales for the three months ended January 26, 2014, which were for products in multiple reportable segments.
		Percentage of Net Sales
	Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	27	%
	Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	24	%

Basis_of_Presentation_Details

Basis of Presentation (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'
Operating cycle	'91 days	'91 days
Fiscal Year Operating Cycle	'364 days	'364 days

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Numerator:	'	'
Net income (in dollars)	$253	$34
Denominator:	'	'
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	1,206	1,198
Effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan shares	19	14
Denominator for diluted earnings per share (in shares)	1,225	1,212
Basic and diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.21	$0.03
Potentially dilutive securities (in shares)	1	8

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve2

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 26, 2014		Oct. 27, 2013	Jan. 27, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments	'		'	'	'
Cash	$872		$611	'	'
Cash equivalents:	'		'	'	'
Money market funds	1,267		1,095	'	'
Municipal securities	5		5	'	'
Total Cash equivalents	1,272		1,100	'	'
Total Cash and Cash equivalents	2,144		1,711	1,523	1,392
Short-term and long-term investments, Cost	948		1,149	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Gains	32		39	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Losses	2		3	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Estimated Fair Value	978		1,185	'	'
Equity investments in privately-held companies	76		76	'	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments, Cost	3,092		2,860	'	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments, Gross Unrealized Gains	32		39	'	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments, Gross Unrealized Losses	2		3	'	'
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments, Estimated Fair Value	3,122		2,896	'	'
Total fixed income securities [Member]	'		'	'	'
Cash equivalents:	'		'	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Cost	850		1,046	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Gains	4		6	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Losses	2		3	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Estimated Fair Value	852		1,049	'	'
U.S. Treasury and agency securities [Member]	'		'	'	'
Cash equivalents:	'		'	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Cost	74		170	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Gains	0		0	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Losses	0		0	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Estimated Fair Value	74		170	'	'
Non-US government securities [Member]	'		'	'	'
Cash equivalents:	'		'	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Cost	14	[1]	11	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	[1]	0	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	[1]	0	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Estimated Fair Value	14	[1]	11	'	'
Municipal securities [Member]	'		'	'	'
Cash equivalents:	'		'	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Cost	380		379	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Gains	2		2	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Losses	0		0	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Estimated Fair Value	382		381	'	'
Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes [Member]	'		'	'	'
Cash equivalents:	'		'	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Cost	148		218	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Gains	1		2	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Losses	0		1	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Estimated Fair Value	149		219	'	'
Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities [Member]	'		'	'	'
Cash equivalents:	'		'	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Cost	234		268	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Gains	1		2	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Losses	2		2	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Estimated Fair Value	233		268	'	'
Publicly traded equity securities [Member]	'		'	'	'
Cash equivalents:	'		'	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Cost	22		27	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Gains	28		33	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Gross Unrealized Losses	0		0	'	'
Short-term and long-term investments, Estimated Fair Value	$50		$60	'	'
[1]	Includes agency debt securities guaranteed by non-U.S. governments, which consist of Germany and Canada.

Cash_Cash_Equivalents_and_Inve3

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014		Jan. 27, 2013
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]	'		'
Gross realized gains	$12,000,000		'
Contractual maturities of investments	'		'
Due in one year or less, Cost	127,000,000		'
Due after one through five years, Cost	489,000,000		'
No single maturity date, Cost	332,000,000	[1]	'
Investments maturities, Cost	948,000,000		'
Due in one year or less, Estimated Fair Value	128,000,000		'
Due after one through five years, Estimated Fair Value	491,000,000		'
No single maturity date, Estimated Fair Value	359,000,000	[1]	'
Investments maturities, Estimated Fair Value	978,000,000		'
Marketable securities [Member]	'		'
Contractual maturities of investments	'		'
Investment impairments	0		0
Equity investments in privately-held companies [Member]	'		'
Contractual maturities of investments	'		'
Investment impairments	$3,000,000		$0
[1]	Securities with no single maturity date include publicly-traded and privately-held equity securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Total [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Foreign exchange derivative assets	$43	$20
Total	2,217	2,229
Total [Member] | Money market funds [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	1,267	1,095
Total [Member] | U.S. Treasury and agency securities [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	74	170
Total [Member] | Non-US government securities [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	14	11
Total [Member] | Municipal securities [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	387	386
Total [Member] | Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	149	219
Total [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	233	268
Total [Member] | Publicly traded equity securities [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	50	60
Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Foreign exchange derivative assets	0	0
Total	1,350	1,221
Level 1 [Member] | Money market funds [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	1,267	1,095
Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Treasury and agency securities [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	33	66
Level 1 [Member] | Non-US government securities [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Municipal securities [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Publicly traded equity securities [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	50	60
Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Foreign exchange derivative assets	43	20
Total	867	1,008
Level 2 [Member] | Money market funds [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	0	0
Level 2 [Member] | U.S. Treasury and agency securities [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	41	104
Level 2 [Member] | Non-US government securities [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	14	11
Level 2 [Member] | Municipal securities [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	387	386
Level 2 [Member] | Commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	149	219
Level 2 [Member] | Asset-backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	233	268
Level 2 [Member] | Publicly traded equity securities [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Investment securities	$0	$0

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail1

Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2014

Jan. 27, 2013

Jan. 26, 2014

Jan. 27, 2013

Jan. 26, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Jan. 26, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Jan. 26, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Jan. 26, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Jan. 26, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Equity Investments In Privately Held Companies [Member]

Equity Investments In Privately Held Companies [Member]

Carrying Amount [Member]

Carrying Amount [Member]

Carrying Amount [Member]

Carrying Amount [Member]

Portion at Cost [Member]

Portion at Cost [Member]

Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]

Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]

Estimated Fair Value [Member]

Estimated Fair Value [Member]

Equity Investments In Privately Held Companies [Member]

Equity Investments In Privately Held Companies [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]

Level 2 [Member]

Level 2 [Member]

Short Term And Long Term Investments [Member]

Short Term And Long Term Investments [Member]

Level 3 [Member]

Level 3 [Member]

Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of level one and level two transfers amount

$0

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity investments in privately-held companies measured on non-recurring basis

'

'

'

'

'

'

76,000,000

76,000,000

66,000,000

66,000,000

10,000,000

10,000,000

'

'

Investment impairments

'

'

3,000,000

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt

'

'

'

'

$1,900,000,000

$1,900,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2,100,000,000

$2,100,000,000

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed2

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Time period for hedging of foreign currency transactions	'24 months
Time period over which majority of after tax gain loss related to derivatives to be reclassified into earnings	'12 months
Tokyo Electron Limited [Member] | Foreign exchange contracts [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	24
Estimated Fair Value [Member] | Tokyo Electron Limited [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Foreign exchange contracts [Member]	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'
Derivative Asset	41

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed3

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI, Effective Portion	$5	$10
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion	6	2
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	-1	-1
Foreign exchange contracts [Member] | Cost of products sold [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI, Effective Portion	5	10
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion	3	2
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	0	-1
Foreign exchange contracts [Member] | General and administrative [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI, Effective Portion	0	0
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion	3	0
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	($1)	$0

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed4

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$39	$13
Foreign exchange contracts [Member] | General and administrative [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$39	$13

Accounts_Receivable_Net_Detail

Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013	Oct. 27, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'	'
Factored accounts receivable	$45,000,000	$0	'
Discounted letters of credit	0	0	'
Discounted promissory notes	0	0	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$74,000,000	'	$74,000,000

Balance_Sheet_Detail_Details

Balance Sheet Detail (Details) (USD $)

Jan. 26, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Jan. 26, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Jan. 26, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Jan. 26, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Jan. 26, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Jan. 26, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Jan. 26, 2014

Jan. 26, 2014

Jan. 26, 2014

Jan. 26, 2014

Jan. 26, 2014

Jan. 26, 2014

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Land and improvements [Member]

Land and improvements [Member]

Building and improvements [Member]

Building and improvements [Member]

Demonstration and manufacturing equipment [Member]

Demonstration and manufacturing equipment [Member]

Furniture, fixtures and other equipment [Member]

Furniture, fixtures and other equipment [Member]

Construction in progress [Member]

Construction in progress [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Building and improvements [Member]

Demonstration and manufacturing equipment [Member]

Furniture, fixtures and other equipment [Member]

Building and improvements [Member]

Demonstration and manufacturing equipment [Member]

Furniture, fixtures and other equipment [Member]

Inventories

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Customer service spares

$280

$274

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Raw materials

335

325

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Work-in-process

292

283

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Finished goods

626

531

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Inventories

1,533

1,413

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Balance Sheet Detail (Textuals) [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Inventory at customer locations included in finished goods

194

136

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Evaluation inventory

190

177

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other Current Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred income taxes, net

315

323

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Prepaid expenses

161

135

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable

147

178

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other

59

69

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Other Current Assets

682

705

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property, Plant and Equipment, useful life

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'3 years

'3 years

'30 years

'5 years

'15 years

Gross property, plant and equipment

2,847

2,817

167

167

1,230

1,217

815

792

592

589

43

52

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accumulated depreciation

-2,001

-1,967

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net property, plant and equipment

846

850

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accounts payable

645

582

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Compensation and employee benefits

326

417

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Warranty

106

102

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Dividends payable

121

121

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income taxes payable

49

73

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other accrued taxes

31

41

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest payable

14

30

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Restructuring reserve

28

39

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other

256

244

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

1,576

1,649

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Customer Deposits and Deferred Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Customer deposits

147

175

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred revenue

754

619

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Customer Deposits and Deferred Revenue

901

794

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other Liabilities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred income taxes

65

71

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income taxes payable

200

174

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Defined benefit pension plan liability

192

193

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other

78

128

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Other Liabilities

$535

$566

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business_Combination_Details_T

Business Combination (Details Textuals) (Tokyo Electron Limited [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 24, 2013
Business Combination (Textuals) [Abstract]	'
Expected stock repurchase of resulting entity in the next fiscal year	3,000,000,000
Termination fee	400,000,000
Former Applied Materials Shareholders [Member]	'
Business Combination (Textuals) [Abstract]	'
Shares to be received as part of combination, conversion ratio	1
Percentage of voting interests acquired	68.00%
Former TEL Shareholders [Member]	'
Business Combination (Textuals) [Abstract]	'
Shares to be issued as part of combination, conversion ratio	3.25
Percentage of voting interests acquired	32.00%

Goodwill_Purchased_Technology_2

Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Goodwill	$3,294	$3,294
Other Intangible Assets	142	142
Total	3,436	3,436
Silicon Systems Group [Member]	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Goodwill	2,151	2,151
Other Intangible Assets	142	142
Total	2,293	2,293
Applied Global Services [Member]	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Goodwill	1,027	1,027
Other Intangible Assets	0	0
Total	1,027	1,027
Display [Member]	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Goodwill	116	116
Other Intangible Assets	0	0
Total	$116	$116

Goodwill_Purchased_Technology_3

Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 1) (USD $)	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying amount	$915	$961
Intangible assets - indefinite-lived	142	142
Total	1,057	1,103
Purchased technology [Member]	'	'
Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying amount	709	748
Intangible assets [Member]	'	'
Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying amount	$206	$213

Goodwill_Purchased_Technology_4

Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $)	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Gross carrying amount	$1,788	$1,788
Accumulated amortization	-873	-827
Carrying amount	915	961
Silicon Systems Group [Member]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Gross carrying amount	1,553	1,553
Accumulated amortization	-662	-620
Applied Global Services [Member]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Gross carrying amount	72	72
Accumulated amortization	-66	-65
Display [Member]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Gross carrying amount	143	143
Accumulated amortization	-140	-139
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Gross carrying amount	20	20
Accumulated amortization	-5	-3
Purchased technology [Member]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Gross carrying amount	1,444	1,444
Accumulated amortization	-735	-696
Carrying amount	709	748
Purchased technology [Member] | Silicon Systems Group [Member]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Gross carrying amount	1,301	1,301
Accumulated amortization	-599	-562
Purchased technology [Member] | Applied Global Services [Member]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Gross carrying amount	28	28
Accumulated amortization	-24	-23
Purchased technology [Member] | Display [Member]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Gross carrying amount	110	110
Accumulated amortization	-110	-110
Purchased technology [Member] | Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Gross carrying amount	5	5
Accumulated amortization	-2	-1
Other [Member]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Gross carrying amount	344	344
Accumulated amortization	-138	-131
Carrying amount	206	213
Other [Member] | Silicon Systems Group [Member]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Gross carrying amount	252	252
Accumulated amortization	-63	-58
Other [Member] | Applied Global Services [Member]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Gross carrying amount	44	44
Accumulated amortization	-42	-42
Other [Member] | Display [Member]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Gross carrying amount	33	33
Accumulated amortization	-30	-29
Other [Member] | Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets	'	'
Gross carrying amount	15	15
Accumulated amortization	($3)	($2)

Goodwill_Purchased_Technology_5

Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Amortization expense	$46	$53
Silicon Systems Group [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Amortization expense	42	44
Applied Global Services [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Amortization expense	1	1
Display [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Amortization expense	1	2
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Amortization expense	$2	$6

Goodwill_Purchased_Technology_6

Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 4) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Amortization expense	$46	$53
Cost of products sold [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Amortization expense	40	43
Marketing and selling [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Amortization expense	5	8
General and administrative [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Amortization expense	$1	$2

Goodwill_Purchased_Technology_7

Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 5) (USD $)	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Future estimated amortization expense	'	'
2014	$135	'
2015	175	'
2016	169	'
2017	165	'
2018	163	'
Thereafter	108	'
Carrying amount	$915	$961

Goodwill_Purchased_Technology_8

Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Minimum [Member]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'1 year
Maximum [Member]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Intangible assets, useful life	'15 years

Borrowing_Facilities_and_LongT2

Borrowing Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Details Textual) (USD $)	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Available revolving credit agreement	$1,600,000,000	'
Outstanding credit facilities	0	0
Revolving Credit [Member]	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Available revolving credit agreement	1,500,000,000	'
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Available revolving credit agreement	$77,000,000	'

Borrowing_Facilities_and_LongT3

Borrowing Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Long term debt	'	'
Total long-term debt	$1,946	$1,946
Senior Notes [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Long term debt	'	'
Principal amount	1,950	1,950
Less unamortized discount	-4	-4
Total long-term debt	1,946	1,946
Senior Notes [Member] | 2.650% Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2016, Interest Payable June 15 and December 15 [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Long term debt	'	'
Debt, interest rate, stated percentage	2.65%	2.65%
Debt, interest rate, effective percentage	2.67%	2.67%
Principal amount	400	400
Senior Notes [Member] | 7.125% Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2017, Interest Payable April 15 and October 15 [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Long term debt	'	'
Debt, interest rate, stated percentage	7.13%	7.13%
Debt, interest rate, effective percentage	7.19%	7.19%
Principal amount	200	200
Senior Notes [Member] | 4.300% Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2021, Interest Payable June 15 and December 15 [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Long term debt	'	'
Debt, interest rate, stated percentage	4.30%	4.30%
Debt, interest rate, effective percentage	4.33%	4.33%
Principal amount	750	750
Senior Notes [Member] | 5.850% Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2041, Interest Payable June 15 and December 15 [Member]	'	'
Schedule of Long term debt	'	'
Debt, interest rate, stated percentage	5.85%	5.85%
Debt, interest rate, effective percentage	5.88%	5.88%
Principal amount	$600	$600

Restructuring_Charges_and_Asse2

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$7	$9
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	7	4
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Asset impairments [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0	3
Others [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$0	$2

Restructuring_Charges_and_Asse3

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$7	$9
Silicon Systems Group [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0	1
Applied Global Services [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0	1
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0	3
Corporate Unallocated [Member]	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$7	$4

Restructuring_Charges_and_Asse4

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		16 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013	Oct. 27, 2013	Oct. 03, 2012	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013	Oct. 27, 2013
				2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]	2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]	2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]	2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]	2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member]	Others [Member]	Others [Member]	Others [Member]
				positions	Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reduction in Global Workforce (in positions)	'	'	'	1,300	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$7	$9	'	'	$7	$4	'	'	$0	$2	'
Costs incurred to date	'	'	'	'	'	'	152	'	'	'	'
Restructuring reserve	$28	'	$39	'	$18	'	$18	$26	$1	'	$2

Restructuring_Charges_and_Asse5

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'
Beginning Balance	$39
Provision for restructuring reserves	7
Consumption of reserves	-17
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	-1
Ending Balance	28
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'
Beginning Balance	26
Provision for restructuring reserves	7
Consumption of reserves	-15
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	0
Ending Balance	18
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'
Beginning Balance	5
Provision for restructuring reserves	0
Consumption of reserves	-1
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	-1
Ending Balance	3
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Contract Cancellation and Other Costs [Member]	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'
Beginning Balance	5
Provision for restructuring reserves	0
Consumption of reserves	0
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	0
Ending Balance	5
Others [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'
Beginning Balance	2
Provision for restructuring reserves	0
Consumption of reserves	-1
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	0
Ending Balance	1
Others [Member] | Contract Cancellation and Other Costs [Member]	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'
Beginning Balance	1
Provision for restructuring reserves	0
Consumption of reserves	0
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	0
Ending Balance	$1

Stockholders_Equity_Comprehens2

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	($38)	'
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	3	'
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI	-9	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-6	-1
Ending balance	-44	'
Unrealized Gain on Investments, Net [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	25	'
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	2	'
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI	-5	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-3	'
Ending balance	22	'
Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments Qualifying as Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	2	'
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	3	'
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI	-4	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-1	'
Ending balance	1	'
Pension Liability [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	-72	'
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	0	'
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI	0	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	0	'
Ending balance	-72	'
Cumulative Translation Adjustments [Member]	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	7	'
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	-2	'
Amounts reclassified out of AOCI	0	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-2	'
Ending balance	$5	'

Stockholders_Equity_Comprehens3

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'
Interest and other income, net	$13	$3
Cost of products sold	1,299	991
General and administrative	89	125
Provision for income taxes	-62	16
Net income	253	34
Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI [Member]	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'
Net income	9	'
Unrealized Gain on Investments, Net [Member] | Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI [Member]	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'
Interest and other income, net	8	'
Provision for income taxes	-3	'
Net income	5	'
Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instruments Qualifying as Cash Flow Hedges [Member] | Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI [Member]	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'
Cost of products sold	3	'
General and administrative	3	'
Provision for income taxes	-2	'
Net income	$4	'

Stockholders_Equity_Comprehens4

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 27, 2013
Summary of stock repurchases	'
Common stock repurchases, shares	4
Cost of stock repurchased	$48
Average price paid per share (in dollars per share)	$11.15

Stockholders_Equity_Comprehens5

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 4) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits	'	'
Share-based compensation	$46	$42
Tax benefit recognized	$13	$12

Stockholders_Equity_Comprehens6

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 5) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'
Total share-based compensation	$46	$42
Cost of products sold [Member]	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'
Total share-based compensation	14	12
Research, development, and engineering [Member]	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'
Total share-based compensation	17	12
Marketing and selling [Member]	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'
Total share-based compensation	6	5
General and administrative [Member]	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'
Total share-based compensation	9	8
Restructuring charge [Member]	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]	'	'
Total share-based compensation	$0	$5

Stockholders_Equity_Comprehens7

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 6) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014
Stock options	'
Beginning Balance	6
Granted	0
Exercised	-1
Canceled and forfeited	-1
Ending Balance	4
Exercisable, Shares	3
Stock option weighted average exercise price	'
Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$9.12
Granted (in dollars per share)	$0
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$8.45
Canceled and forfeited (in dollars per share)	$18.93
Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$8.98
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$7.18

Stockholders_Equity_Comprehens8

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 7)

Jan. 26, 2014

Oct. 27, 2013

Oct. 27, 2013

Jan. 26, 2014

Oct. 28, 2012

Oct. 28, 2012

Jan. 26, 2014

Oct. 30, 2011

Oct. 30, 2011

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Performance Based Awards 2013 [Member]

Performance Based Awards 2013 [Member]

Performance Based Awards 2013 [Member]

Performance Based Awards 2012 [Member]

Performance Based Awards 2012 [Member]

Performance Based Awards 2012 [Member]

Performance Based Awards 2011 [Member]

Performance Based Awards 2011 [Member]

Performance Based Awards 2011 [Member]

Performance Shares/Performance Units [Member]

Shares of Restricted Stock [Member]

Performance Shares/Performance Units [Member]

Shares of Restricted Stock [Member]

Performance Shares/Performance Units [Member]

Shares of Restricted Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Performance-Based Awards Granted

'

3

0

'

3

1

'

2

0.1

Percentage of performance based awards earned

0.00%

[1]

'

'

14.00%

[1]

'

'

100.00%

[1]

'

'

[1]

subject to additional time-based vesting requirements

Stockholders_Equity_Comprehens9

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details 8) (Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock, Performance Shares and Performance Units [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Oct. 27, 2013
Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock, Performance Shares and Performance Units [Member]	'	'
Restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance shares and performance units	'	'
Beginning Balance	38	'
Granted	8	'
Vested	-9	'
Canceled	-1	'
Ending Balance	36	38
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'
Beginning of Period (in dollars per share)	$11.11	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	$16.10	'
Vested (in dollars per share)	$10.79	'
Canceled (in dollars per share)	$11.28	'
Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$12.07	$11.11
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'	'
Weighted average remaining contractual term	'2 years 9 months 18 days	'2 years 4 months 25 days

Recovered_Sheet2

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Mar. 05, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
				employee_stock_purchase_plans
Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Amount authorized by Board of directors to repurchase shares	'	$3,000,000,000	'	'	'
Period of stock repurchase program	'	'3 years	'	'	'
Number of shares repurchased	'	'	'	0	'
Remaining amount authorized to be repurchased	1,600,000,000	'	'	'	'
Cash dividend declared	'	'	$0.10	'	'
Dividend declared, amount	'	'	'	121,000,000	108,000,000
Number of employee stock purchase plans	'	'	'	2	'
Additional performance-based awards to be earned upon certain levels of achievement (in shares)	2	'	'	2	'
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of shares available for grant (in shares)	40	'	'	40	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Award conversion ratio to common stock	'	'	'	1	'
Performance Shares/Performance Units [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Award conversion ratio to common stock	'	'	'	1	'
Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock, Performance Shares and Performance Units [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Stock options scheduled to be vested	'	'	'	'4 years	'
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Stock options scheduled to expire	'	'	'	'7 years	'
Employee Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Total unrecognized compensation expense	$305,000,000	'	'	$305,000,000	'
Weighted average period for unrecognized compensation expense to be recognized (in years)	'	'	'	'2 years 9 months 18 days	'
Number of shares available for grant (in shares)	177	'	'	177	'
Minimum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock, Performance Shares and Performance Units [Member] | Certain Executive Officers [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Stock options scheduled to be vested	'	'	'	'3 years	'
Minimum [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Stock options scheduled to be vested	'	'	'	'3 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units, Restricted Stock, Performance Shares and Performance Units [Member] | Certain Executive Officers [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Stock options scheduled to be vested	'	'	'	'4 years	'
Maximum [Member] | Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Stock options scheduled to be vested	'	'	'	'4 years	'
United States [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of employee stock purchase plans	'	'	'	1	'
International [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of employee stock purchase plans	'	'	'	1	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Components of net periodic benefit costs of defined and postretirement benefit plans	'	'
Service cost	$4	$5
Interest cost	4	4
Expected return on plan assets	-3	-3
Amortization of actuarial loss	1	2
Net periodic benefit cost	$6	$8

Income_Taxes_Details_Textual

Income Taxes (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Effective income tax rate provision	19.70%	-88.90%
Benefit resulting from the resolution of prior years’ income tax filings	'	$11
Benefit from the reinstatement of the U.S. federal research and development tax credit	'	10
Significant change in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible, amount of unrecorded benefit	$127	'

Warranty_Guarantees_and_Contin1

Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Changes in the warranty reserves	'	'
Beginning balance	$102	$119
Provisions for warranty	27	24
Consumption of reserves	-23	-34
Ending balance	$106	$109

Warranty_Guarantees_and_Contin2

Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Feb. 07, 2013
		employee
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Standard product warranty period	'12 months	'
Maximum potential amount of future payments for letters of credit or other guarantee instruments	$43	'
Parent guarantees to banks	$102	'
Number of employees acquitted	'	9
Number of employees found guilty	'	1

Industry_Segment_Operations_De

Industry Segment Operations (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
	Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Number of reportable segments	4

Industry_Segment_Operations_De1

Industry Segment Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment	'	'
Net Sales	$2,190	$1,573
Operating Income (Loss)	330	39
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment	'	'
Net Sales	2,190	1,573
Operating Income (Loss)	454	172
Operating Segments [Member] | Silicon Systems Group [Member]	'	'
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment	'	'
Net Sales	1,484	969
Operating Income (Loss)	314	134
Operating Segments [Member] | Applied Global Services [Member]	'	'
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment	'	'
Net Sales	507	471
Operating Income (Loss)	125	89
Operating Segments [Member] | Display [Member]	'	'
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment	'	'
Net Sales	159	87
Operating Income (Loss)	26	3
Operating Segments [Member] | Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]	'	'
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment	'	'
Net Sales	40	46
Operating Income (Loss)	($11)	($54)

Industry_Segment_Operations_De2

Industry Segment Operations (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'
Income from operations	$330	$39
Total segment operating income [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'
Income from operations	454	172
Corporate and unallocated costs [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'
Income from operations	-117	-129
Restructuring charges and asset impairments [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'
Income from operations	($7)	($4)

Industry_Segment_Operations_De3

Industry Segment Operations (Details 2)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited [Member]	'
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage	27.00%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. [Member]	'
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]	'
Entity-Wide Revenue, Major Customer, Percentage	24.00%