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Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 29, 2012
May 01, 2011
Apr. 29, 2012
May 01, 2011
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items]        
Amortization expense $ 55 $ 13 $ 116 $ 27
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
       
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items]        
Amortization expense 45 3 93 7
Applied Global Services [Member]
       
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items]        
Amortization expense 2 2 7 4
Display [Member]
       
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items]        
Amortization expense 2 2 3 4
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
       
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items]        
Amortization expense $ 6 $ 6 $ 13 $ 12