Industry Segment Operations (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 29, 2012	May 01, 2011	Apr. 29, 2012	May 01, 2011
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	$ 2,541	$ 2,862	$ 4,730	$ 5,549
Operating Income (loss)	409	677	588	1,351
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	1,777	1,453	3,121	2,950
Operating Income (loss)	504	491	775	1,034
Applied Global Services [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	551	614	1,085	1,181
Operating Income (loss)	109	91	216	176
Display [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	134	158	238	305
Operating Income (loss)	7	31	12	58
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	79	637	286	1,113
Operating Income (loss)	(63)	170	(86)	313
Operating Segments [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	2,541	2,862	4,730	5,549
Operating Income (loss)	$ 557	$ 783	$ 917	$ 1,581