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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 | ||
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Apr. 29, 2012
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May 01, 2011
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Apr. 29, 2012
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May 01, 2011
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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | ||||
| Amortization expense | $ 55 | $ 13 | $ 116 | $ 27 |
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Silicon Systems Group [Member]
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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | ||||
| Amortization expense | 45 | 3 | 93 | 7 |
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Applied Global Services [Member]
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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | ||||
| Amortization expense | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
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Display [Member]
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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | ||||
| Amortization expense | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
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| Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Segment [Line Items] | ||||
| Amortization expense | $ 6 | $ 6 | $ 13 | $ 12 |