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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	Oct. 30, 2011	Nov. 20, 2011	May 01, 2011
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE
Entity Central Index Key	0000006951
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Oct. 30, 2011
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2011
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-30
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 20,652,343,218
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding		1,305,637,099

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 10,517	$ 9,549	$ 5,014
Cost of products sold	6,157	5,834	3,583
Gross margin	4,360	3,715	1,431
Operating expenses:
Research, development and engineering	1,118	1,143	934
Selling, general and administrative	901	942	735
Restructuring charges and asset impairments (Note 11)	(30)	246	156
Gain on sale of facilities, net (Note 7)	(27)	0	0
Total operating expenses	1,962	2,331	1,825
Income (loss) from operations	2,398	1,384	(394)
Pre-tax loss of equity-method investment	0	0	35
Impairments of investments and strategic investments (Notes 3 and 4)	3	13	84
Interest and other expenses (Note 10)	59	21	21
Interest and other income, net	42	37	48
Income (loss) before income taxes	2,378	1,387	(486)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	452	449	(181)
Net income (loss)	$ 1,926	$ 938	$ (305)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$ 1.46	$ 0.70	$ (0.23)
Diluted	$ 1.45	$ 0.70	$ (0.23)
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic	1,319	1,340	1,333
Diluted	1,330	1,349	1,333

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents (Notes 3 and 4)	$ 5,960	$ 1,858
Short-term investments (Notes 3 and 4)	283	727
Accounts receivable, net (Note 6)	1,532	1,831
Inventories (Note 7)	1,701	1,547
Deferred income taxes, net (Note 14)	580	513
Other current assets	299	289
Total current assets	10,355	6,765
Long-term investments (Notes 3 and 4)	931	1,307
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 7)	866	963
Goodwill (Note 8)	1,335	1,336
Purchased technology and other intangible assets, net (Note 8)	211	287
Deferred income taxes and other assets (Note 14)	163	285
Total assets	13,861	10,943
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 10)	0	1
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 7)	1,520	1,766
Customer deposits and deferred revenue (Note 7)	1,116	847
Income taxes payable (Note 14)	158	274
Total current liabilities	2,794	2,888
Long-term debt (Note 10)	1,947	204
Employee benefits and other liabilities (Note 13)	320	315
Total liabilities	5,061	3,407
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Stockholders' equity (Note 12):
Preferred stock: $.01 par value per share; 1 shares authorized; no shares issued
Common stock: $.01 par value per share; 2,500 shares authorized; 1,306 and 1,328 shares outstanding at 2011 and 2010, respectively	13	13
Additional paid-in capital	5,616	5,406
Retained earnings	13,029	11,511
Treasury stock: 573 and 537 shares at 2011 and 2010, respectively, net	(9,864)	(9,396)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	6	2
Total stockholders' equity	8,800	7,536
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 13,861	$ 10,943

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Stockholders' equity (Note 12):
Preferred stock, par value per share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1	1
Preferred stock, shares issued
Common stock, par value per share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	2,500	2,500
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,306	1,328
Treasury stock, shares	573	537

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Beginning Balance at Oct. 26, 2008	$ 7,549	$ 13	$ 5,096	$ 11,601	$ (9,134)	$ (27)
Beginning Balance, Shares at Oct. 26, 2008		1,331			513
Components of comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net income (loss)	(305)			(305)
Change in unrealized net gain on investments	45					45
Change in unrealized net gain on derivative instruments	(8)					(8)
Change in defined benefit plan liability	(12)					(12)
Change in retiree medical benefit	(1)					(1)
Translation adjustments	1					1
Comprehensive income (loss)	(280)
Change in measurement date to apply authoritative guidance on defined benefit plans	(2)			(2)
Dividends	(320)			(320)
Share-based compensation	147		147
Issuance under stock plans, net of a tax detriment of $5, 28 and 13 for 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively and other	23		(48)	(40)	$ 111
Issuance under stock plans, net of a tax detriment of $5, 28 and 13 for 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively and other, shares		12			(7)
Common stock repurchases	$ (23)				$ (23)
Common stock repurchases, shares	2	(2)			2
Ending Balance at Oct. 25, 2009	$ 7,094	$ 13	5,195	10,934	$ (9,046)	(2)
Ending Balance, Shares at Oct. 25, 2009		1,341			508
Components of comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net income (loss)	938			938
Change in unrealized net gain on investments	4					4
Change in unrealized net gain on derivative instruments	4					4
Change in defined benefit plan liability	(6)					(6)
Translation adjustments	2					2
Comprehensive income (loss)	942
Dividends	(361)			(361)
Share-based compensation	126		126
Issuance under stock plans, net of a tax detriment of $5, 28 and 13 for 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively and other	85		85
Issuance under stock plans, net of a tax detriment of $5, 28 and 13 for 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively and other, shares		16
Common stock repurchases	$ (350)				$ (350)
Common stock repurchases, shares	29	(29)			29
Ending Balance at Oct. 31, 2010	$ 7,536	$ 13	5,406	11,511	$ (9,396)	2
Ending Balance, Shares at Oct. 31, 2010		1,328			537
Components of comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net income (loss)	1,926			1,926
Change in unrealized net gain on investments	(8)					(8)
Change in unrealized net gain on derivative instruments	(4)					(4)
Change in defined benefit plan liability	14					14
Translation adjustments	2					2
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,930
Dividends	(408)			(408)
Share-based compensation	146		146
Issuance under stock plans, net of a tax detriment of $5, 28 and 13 for 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively and other	64		64
Issuance under stock plans, net of a tax detriment of $5, 28 and 13 for 2011, 2010 and 2009 respectively and other, shares		14
Common stock repurchases	$ (468)				$ (468)
Common stock repurchases, shares	36	(36)			36
Ending Balance at Oct. 30, 2011	$ 8,800	$ 13	$ 5,616	$ 13,029	$ (9,864)	$ 6
Ending Balance, Shares at Oct. 30, 2011		1,306			573

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Tax detriment included in issuance under stock plans	$ (5)	$ (28)	$ (13)
Additional Paid-In Capital
Tax detriment included in issuance under stock plans	$ (5)	$ (28)	(13)
Retained Earnings
Tax detriment included in issuance under stock plans			(13)
Treasury Stock
Tax detriment included in issuance under stock plans			$ (13)

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 1,926	$ 938	$ (305)
Adjustments required to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	246	305	291
Net loss (gain) on dispositions and fixed asset retirements	(13)	20	24
Provision for bad debts	5	17	63
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	(30)	246	156
Deferred income taxes	122	(186)	19
Net recognized loss on investments	19	20	10
Pre-tax loss of equity-method investment	0	0	35
Impairments of investments	0	13	84
Share-based compensation	146	126	147
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of amounts acquired:
Accounts receivable	292	(767)	587
Inventories	(163)	145	360
Other current assets	(23)	179	36
Other assets	(38)	(7)	(7)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(221)	469	(660)
Customer deposits and deferred revenue	267	(23)	(362)
Income taxes payable	(89)	262	(229)
Employee benefits and other liabilities	(20)	(34)	84
Cash provided by operating activities	2,426	1,723	333
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(209)	(169)	(249)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	(323)	0
Proceeds from sale of facilities and dispositions	130	0	0
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments	1,926	1,408	1,317
Purchases of investments	(1,137)	(1,778)	(956)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities	710	(862)	112
Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt borrowings (repayments), net	1,744	(6)	(1)
Payments of debt issuance costs	(14)	0	0
Proceeds from common stock issuances	95	129	62
Common stock repurchases	(468)	(350)	(23)
Payments of dividends to stockholders	(397)	(349)	(319)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities	960	(576)	(281)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	6	(3)	1
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	4,102	282	165
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	1,858	1,576	1,411
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	5,960	1,858	1,576
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash payments for income taxes	761	388	207
Cash refunds from income taxes	289	201	72
Cash payments for interest	$ 14	$ 14	$ 14

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Note 1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Applied Materials, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Applied or the Company) after elimination of intercompany balances and transactions. All references to a fiscal year apply to Applied’s fiscal year which ends on the last Sunday in October. Fiscal 2011 and 2009 contained 52 weeks each, while fiscal 2010 contained 53 weeks. Each fiscal quarter of 2011 and 2009 contained 13 weeks. The first quarter of fiscal 2010 contained 14 weeks, while the second, third, and fourth quarters of fiscal 2010 contained 13 weeks.

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.

Cash Equivalents

All highly-liquid investments with a remaining maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase are considered to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist primarily of investments in institutional money market funds.

Investments

All of Applied’s investments are classified as available-for-sale at the respective balance sheet dates. Investments classified as available-for-sale are recorded at fair value based upon quoted market prices, and any temporary difference between the cost and fair value of an investment is presented as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The specific identification method is used to determine the gains and losses on investments.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. Applied adjusts inventory carrying value for estimated obsolescence equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Applied fully reserves for inventories and noncancelable purchase orders for inventory deemed obsolete. Applied performs periodic reviews of inventory items to identify excess inventories on hand by comparing on-hand balances to anticipated usage using recent historical activity as well as anticipated or forecasted demand. If estimates of customer demand diminish further or market conditions become less favorable than those projected by Applied, additional inventory adjustments may be required. During fiscal 2010, Applied incurred inventory-related charges, including $330 million associated with SunFab^™ thin film solar equipment.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives for financial reporting purposes are as follows: buildings and improvements, 3 to 30 years; demonstration and manufacturing equipment, 3 to 5 years; software, 3 to 5 years; and furniture, fixtures and other equipment, 3 to 15 years. Land improvements are amortized over the shorter of 15 years or the estimated useful life. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of five years or the lease term.

Intangible Assets

Goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. Purchased technology and other intangible assets are presented at cost, net of accumulated amortization, and are amortized over their estimated useful lives of 1 to 15 years using the straight-line method.

Long-Lived Assets

Applied reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable. Applied assesses these assets for impairment based on estimated future cash flows from these assets.

Business Combinations

Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2010, Applied adopted revised authoritative guidance on business combinations that covers the measurement of acquirer shares issued as consideration for a business combination, the recognition of contingent consideration, the accounting for pre-acquisition gain and loss contingencies, the recognition of capitalized in-process research and development, the accounting for acquisition-related restructuring cost accruals, the treatment of acquisition-related transaction costs, and the recognition of changes in the acquirer’s income tax valuation allowance. This authoritative guidance also revised the accounting for both increases and decreases in a parent’s controlling ownership interest.

Research, Development and Engineering Costs

Research, development and engineering costs are expensed as incurred.

Sales and Value Added Taxes

Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense is based on pretax earnings. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities, net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards.

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, Applied recognizes revenue upon shipment 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, revenue is recognized when legal title passes to the customer, which is generally at customer technical acceptance; (4) for arrangements containing multiple elements and initiated at or prior to October 25, 2009, the last day of fiscal 2009, the revenue relating to the undelivered elements is deferred at their estimated relative fair values until delivery of the deferred elements; and (5) for arrangements initiated or materially modified subsequent to October 25, 2009 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. The completed contract method is used for SunFab^™ thin film production lines. Spare parts revenue is generally recognized upon shipment, and services revenue is generally recognized over the period that the services are provided.

Applied elected to early adopt amended accounting standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) for multiple deliverable revenue arrangements on a prospective basis for applicable transactions originating or materially modified after October 25, 2009. The standard changed the requirements for establishing separate units of accounting in a multiple element arrangement and requires the allocation of arrangement consideration to each deliverable to be based on the relative selling price. The FASB also amended the accounting standards for revenue recognition to exclude software that is contained in a tangible product from the scope of software revenue guidance when the software is essential to the tangible product’s functionality. Implementation of this new authoritative guidance had an insignificant impact on reported net sales compared to net sales under previous guidance, as the new guidance did not change the units of accounting within sales arrangements and the elimination of the residual method for the allocation of arrangement consideration had an inconsequential impact on the amount and timing of reported net sales.

For fiscal 2010 and subsequent periods, 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, as amended.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Applied uses financial instruments, such as forward exchange and currency option contracts, to hedge a portion of, but not all, existing and anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions typically expected to occur within 24 months. The terms of currency instruments used for hedging purposes are generally consistent with the timing of the transactions being hedged. 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. All of Applied’s derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value based upon quoted market prices for comparable instruments. For derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges of anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions, the effective portion of the gain or loss on these hedges is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity, and is reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. If the transaction being hedged fails to occur, or if a portion of any derivative is ineffective, the gain or loss on the associated financial instrument is recorded promptly in earnings. For derivative instruments used to hedge existing foreign currency denominated assets or liabilities, the gain or loss on these hedges is recorded promptly in earnings to offset the changes in the fair value of the assets or liabilities being hedged. Applied does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Foreign Currency Translation

As of October 30, 2011, primarily all of Applied’s subsidiaries use the United States dollar as their functional currency. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated using exchange rates in effect at the end of the period, except for non-monetary assets, such as inventories and property, plant and equipment, which are translated using historical exchange rates. Revenues and costs are translated using average exchange rates for the period, except for costs related to those balance sheet items that are translated using historical exchange rates. The resulting translation gains and losses are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as incurred.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject Applied to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash equivalents, investments, trade accounts receivable and derivative financial instruments used in hedging activities. Applied invests in a variety of financial instruments, such as, but not limited to, certificates of deposit, corporate and municipal bonds, United States Treasury and agency securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, and, by policy, limits the amount of credit exposure with any one financial institution or commercial issuer. Applied performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and generally requires no collateral to secure accounts receivable. Applied maintains an allowance reserve for potentially uncollectible accounts receivable based on its assessment of the collectability of accounts receivable. Applied regularly reviews the allowance by considering factors such as historical experience, credit quality, age of the accounts receivable balances, and current economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay. In addition, Applied utilizes letters of credit to mitigate credit risk when considered appropriate. Applied is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to derivative financial instruments, but does not expect any counterparties to fail to meet their obligations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to allow entities to use a qualitative approach to test goodwill for impairment. This authoritative guidance permits an entity to first perform 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, it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. Otherwise, the two-step goodwill impairment test is not required. This guidance is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011 and earlier adoption is permitted. Applied elected to adopt this authoritative guidance in fiscal 2011. The implementation of this authoritative guidance had no impact on Applied’s financial position or results of operations.

In June 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income to require an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This authoritative guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of equity. This guidance is effective for Applied in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied retrospectively. The implementation of this authoritative guidance will change only the presentation of comprehensive income and will have no impact on Applied’s financial position or results of operations.

In May 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to provide a consistent definition of fair value and ensure that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. This authoritative guidance limits the highest-and-best-use measure to nonfinancial assets, permits certain financial assets and liabilities with offsetting positions in market or counterparty credit risks to be measured on a net basis, and provides guidance on the applicability of premiums and discounts. This authoritative guidance also expands the disclosures on Level 3 inputs by requiring quantitative disclosure of the unobservable inputs and assumptions, as well as description of the valuation processes and the sensitivity of the fair value to changes in unobservable inputs. The new guidance will be effective for Applied in the first quarter of fiscal 2012. The implementation of this authoritative guidance is not expected to have a material impact on Applied’s financial position or results of operations.

In December 2010, the FASB amended its existing guidance for goodwill and other intangible assets. This authoritative guidance modifies Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those reporting units, an entity is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if there are qualitative factors indicating that it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. The qualitative factors are consistent with the existing guidance which requires goodwill of a reporting unit to be tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. This authoritative guidance becomes effective for Applied in the first quarter fiscal 2012. The implementation of this authoritative guidance is not expected to have a material impact on Applied’s financial position or results of operations.

In December 2010, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on business combinations. This authoritative guidance requires a public entity that presents comparative financial statements to disclose the revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combinations that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the prior annual reporting period. In addition, this authoritative guidance expands the supplemental pro forma disclosures to include a description of the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. This authoritative guidance is effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. This authoritative guidance becomes effective for Applied in the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

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The entire disclosure for the organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure, and significant accounting policies of the reporting entity. May be provided in more than one note to the financial statements, as long as users are provided with an understanding of (1) the significant judgments and assumptions made by an enterprise in determining whether it must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about its involvement with a VIE, (2) the nature of restrictions on a consolidated VIE's assets reported by an enterprise in its statement of financial position, including the carrying amounts of such assets, (3) the nature of, and changes in, the risks associated with an enterprise's involvement with the VIE, and (4) how an enterprise's involvement with the VIE affects the enterprise's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Describes procedure if disclosures are provided in more than one note to the financial statements.

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Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Note 2

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per share is determined using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) 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 (loss) has not been adjusted for any period presented for purposes of computing basic or diluted earnings (loss) per share due to the Company’s non-complex capital structure. For purposes of computing diluted earnings (loss) per share, weighted average potential common shares do not include stock options with an exercise price greater than the average fair market value of Applied common stock for the period as the effect would be anti-dilutive. Potential common shares have not been included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share for the fiscal year ended October 25, 2009 as the effect would be anti-dilutive. As such, the numerator and the denominator used in computing both basic and diluted net loss per share for the fiscal year ended October 25, 2009 are the same.


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$	1,926	$	938	$	(305	)
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		1,319		1,340		1,333
Effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plans shares		11		9		—

Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share		1,330		1,349		1,333

Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	1.46	$	0.70	$	(0.23	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	1.45	$	0.70	$	(0.23	)

Potentially dilutive securities		16		34		85

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Abstract]

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Note 3

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:


October 30, 2011	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	(In millions)
Cash	$	297	$	—	$	—	$	297

Cash equivalents:
Money market funds		5,663		—		—		5,663

Total Cash equivalents		5,663		—		—		5,663

Total Cash and Cash equivalents	$	5,960	$	—	$	—	$	5,960

Short-term and long-term investments:
U.S. Treasury and agency securities	$	184	$	1	$	—	$	185
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		371		2		—		373
U.S. commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes		256		3		1		258
Other debt securities*		307		3		1		309

Total fixed income securities		1,118		9		2		1,125
Publicly traded equity securities		8		19		—		27
Equity investments in privately-held companies		62		—		—		62

Total short-term and long-term investments	$	1,188	$	28	$	2	$	1,214

Total Cash, Cash equivalents and Investments	$	7,148	$	28	$	2	$	7,174


October 31, 2010	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	(In millions)
Cash	$	701	$	—	$	—	$	701

Cash equivalents:
Money market funds		1,139		—		—		1,139
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		18		—		—		18

Total Cash equivalents		1,157		—		—		1,157

Total Cash and Cash equivalents	$	1,858	$	—	$	—	$	1,858

Short-term and long-term investments:
U.S. Treasury and agency securities	$	665	$	8	$	—	$	673
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		500		5		—		505
U.S. commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes		502		7		—		509
Other debt securities*		261		3		1		263

Total fixed income securities		1,928		23		1		1,950
Publicly traded equity securities		9		16		—		25
Equity investments in privately-held companies		59		—		—		59

Total short-term and long-term investments	$	1,996	$	39	$	1	$	2,034

Total Cash, Cash equivalents and Investments	$	3,854	$	39	$	1	$	3,892

*	Other debt securities consist primarily of investment grade asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities.

Maturities of Investments

The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of Applied’s investments at October 30, 2011:


	Cost		Estimated Fair Value
	(In millions)
Due in one year or less	$	253	$	254
Due after one through five years		556		559
Due after five years		3		3
No single maturity date		376		398

	$	1,188	$	1,214

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

Gross realized gains and losses on sales of investments during fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009 were as follows:


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions)
Gross realized gains	$	20	$	6	$	9
Gross realized losses	$	4	$	2	$	10

At October 30, 2011, Applied had a gross unrealized loss of $2 million related to its investment portfolio due to a decrease in the fair value of certain fixed income securities. 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 was 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 October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010 were temporary in nature and therefore it did not recognize any impairment of its marketable securities for fiscal 2011 or fiscal 2010. During fiscal 2009, Applied determined that the gross unrealized losses on its marketable securities at October 25, 2009 were other than temporary in nature and therefore recognized $2 million in impairment charges associated with its marketable securities.

The following table provides the fair market value of Applied’s investments with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of October 30, 2011.


	In Loss Position for Less Than 12 Months				Total
	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
	(In millions)
U.S. commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes	$	38	$	1	$	38	$	1
Other debt securities		77		1		77		1

Total	$	115	$	2	$	115	$	2

The following table provides the fair market value of Applied’s investments with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of October 31, 2010.


	In Loss Position for Less Than 12 Months				Total
	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
	(In millions)
Other debt securities	$	56	$	1	$	56	$	1

Unrealized gains and temporary losses on investments classified as available-for-sale are included within accumulated other comprehensive income, net of any related tax effect. Upon realization, those amounts are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to results of operations.

Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Note 4

Fair Value Measurements

Applied’s financial assets are measured and recorded at fair value, except for equity investments held 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 — Observable 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 October 30, 2011, 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 and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Financial assets and liabilities (excluding cash balances) measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below as of October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010:


	October 30, 2011										October 31, 2010
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
	(In millions)										(In millions)
Assets:
Money market funds	$	5,663	$	—		$	—	$	5,663		$	1,139	$	—		$	—	$	1,139
U.S. Treasury and agency securities		109		76			—		185			153		520			—		673
U.S. commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes		—		258			—		258			—		509			—		509
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		373			—		373			—		523			—		523
Other debt securities		—		309			—		309			—		263			—		263
Publicly traded equity securities		27		—			—		27			25		—			—		25
Foreign exchange derivative assets		—		1			—		1			—		6			—		6

Total	$	5,799	$	1,017		$	—	$	6,816		$	1,317	$	1,821		$	—	$	3,138

Liabilities:
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(1	)

Total	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(1	)

There were no significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and Applied did not have any financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis within Level 3 fair value measurements during either the fiscal years ended October 30, 2011 or October 31, 2010.

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. Equity investments in privately-held companies totaled $62 million at October 30, 2011, of which $40 million of investments were accounted for under the cost method of accounting and $22 million of investments had been measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis due to an other-than-temporary decline in value. Equity investments in privately-held companies totaled $59 million at October 31, 2010, of which $40 million of investments were accounted for under the cost method of accounting and $19 million of investments had been measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis due to an other-than-temporary decline in value.

During fiscal 2011, Applied determined that certain of its equity investments in privately-held companies were other-than-temporarily impaired and, accordingly, recognized impairment charges in the amount of $3 million. During fiscal 2010, Applied determined that certain of its equity investments in privately-held companies were other-than-temporarily impaired and, accordingly, recognized impairment charges in the amount of $13 million. Impairment charges associated with financial assets for fiscal 2009 totaled $84 million, consisting of the following: equity method investment, $45 million; publicly-traded equity securities, $20 million; equity investments in privately-held companies, $17 million; and marketable securities, $2 million.

The following tables present the balances of equity securities at October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010 that had been measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, using the process described above, and the impairment charges recorded during the fiscal year then ended:


	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Impairment of Equity Investments in Privately-Held Companies
	(In millions)
Equity investments in privately-held companies measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during fiscal 2011	$	—	$	—	$	22	$	3


	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Impairment of Equity Investments in Privately-Held Companies
	(In millions)
Equity investments in privately-held companies measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during fiscal 2010	$	—	$	—	$	19	$	13

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 the short maturities of these financial instruments. At October 30, 2011, the carrying amount of long-term debt was $1.9 billion and the estimated fair value was $2.2 billion. At October 31, 2010, the carrying amount of long-term debt was $206 million and the estimated fair value was $238 million. 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.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Note 5

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 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 within 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 October 30, 2011 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 fiscal 2011 or 2010. 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 $25 million for fiscal 2009.

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.

Fair values of derivative instruments were as follows:


		Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
	Balance Sheet Location	October 30, 2011		October 31, 2010		Balance Sheet Location	October 30, 2011		October 31, 2010
		(In millions)					(In millions)
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	1	$	5	Accrued expenses	$	1	$	1


Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	—	$	1	Accrued expenses	$	—	$	—

Total derivatives		$	1	$	6		$	1	$	1

The effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for fiscal years ended October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010 were as follows:


		2011									2010
		Effective Portion						Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing			Effective Portion					Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing
	Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income or Recognized in Income	Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI			Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income			Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income			Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI		Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income			Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income
		(In millions)									(In millions)
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Foreign exchange contracts	Cost of products sold	$	(4	)	$	(1	)	$	(6	)	$	1	$	(4	)	$	(2	)
Foreign exchange contracts	General and administrative		—			4			(1	)		—		(1	)		(2	)
Foreign exchange contracts	Research, development and engineering		—			—			—			—		(1	)		—

Total		$	(4	)	$	3		$	(7	)	$	1	$	(6	)	$	(4	)


		2011			2010
	Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income
		(In millions)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts	General and administrative	$	(4	)	$	(20	)

Total		$	(4	)	$	(20	)

Derivative-related activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, was as follows:


	2011			2010
	(In millions)
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments at beginning of year	$	4		$	—
Increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative instruments		(2	)		2
Gain (loss) reclassified into earnings, net		(2	)		2

Unrealized gain, net, on derivative instruments at end of year	$	—		$	4

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 October 30, 2011.

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.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the entity's entire derivative instruments and hedging activities. Describes an entity's risk management strategies, derivatives in hedging activities and non-hedging derivative instruments, the assets, obligations, liabilities, revenues and expenses arising therefrom, and the amounts of and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts of such items.

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Accounts Receivable, Net

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]

Accounts Receivable, Net

Note 6

Accounts Receivable, Net

Applied has agreements with various financial institutions to sell accounts receivable and discount promissory notes from selected customers. Applied also discounts letters of credit through various financial institutions. Applied sells its accounts receivable without recourse. Details of discounted letters of credit, factored accounts receivable and discounted promissory notes for fiscal years ended October 30, 2011, October 31, 2010 and October 25, 2009 were as follows:


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions)
Discounted letters of credit	$	211	$	230	$	299
Factored accounts receivable and discounted promissory notes		80		157		43

Total	$	291	$	387	$	342

Financing charges on the sale of receivables and discounting of letters of credit are included in interest expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations and were not material for all years presented.

Accounts receivable are presented net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $73 million at October 30, 2011 and $74 million at October 31, 2010. 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 October 30, 2011, Applied will continue to closely monitor customer liquidity and other economic conditions, which may result in changes to Applied’s estimates regarding collectability.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for claims held for amounts due a company. Examples include trade accounts receivables, notes receivables, loans receivables.

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Balance Sheet Detail

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Balance Sheet Detail [Abstract]

Balance Sheet Detail

Note 7

Balance Sheet Detail


	October 30, 2011		October 31, 2010
	(In millions)
Inventories
Customer service spares	$	328	$	324
Raw materials		407		260
Work-in-process		336		500
Finished goods		630		463

	$	1,701	$	1,547

Included in finished goods inventory is $224 million at October 30, 2011, and $148 million at October 31, 2010, 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 $140 million and $117 million of evaluation inventory at October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010, respectively.


	Useful Life	October 30, 2011			October 31, 2010
	(In years)	(In millions)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Land and improvements		$	163		$	227
Buildings and improvements	3-30		1,155			1,234
Demonstration and manufacturing equipment	3-5		686			670
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment	3-15		722			719
Construction in progress			12			19

Gross property, plant and equipment			2,738			2,869
Accumulated depreciation			(1,872	)		(1,906	)

		$	866		$	963

In fiscal 2011, Applied received $99 million in proceeds from the sale of two properties located in North America and recognized a net gain of $27 million on the transactions. Applied also completed the divestiture of certain assets held for sale for proceeds of $31 million.


	October 30, 2011		October 31, 2010
	(In millions)
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts payable	$	484	$	658
Compensation and employee benefits		455		435
Warranty		168		155
Dividends payable		104		93
Other accrued taxes		81		99
Interest payable		31		1
Restructuring reserve		11		104
Other		186		221

	$	1,520	$	1,766

Other accrued expenses included contractual termination obligation charges of $2 million and $40 million as of October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010, respectively.


	October 30, 2011		October 31, 2010
	(In millions)
Customer Deposits and Deferred Revenue
Customer deposits	$	249	$	407
Deferred revenue		867		440

	$	1,116	$	847

Applied typically receives deposits on future deliverables from customers in the Energy and Environmental Solutions and Display segments. In certain instances, customer deposits may be received from customers in the Applied Global Services segment.

Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets

Note 8

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 cost of the acquisition 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.

In fiscal 2011, Applied adopted authoritative guidance which allow entities to use a qualitative approach to test goodwill for impairment. This authoritative guidance permits an entity to first perform 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, it is necessary to perform 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’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. Applied determines the fair value of each of its reporting units based on a weighting of income and market approaches. Under the income approach, Applied calculates the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. Estimated future cash flows will be impacted by a number of factors including anticipated future operating results, estimated cost of capital and/or discount rates. Under the market approach, Applied estimates the fair value based on market multiples of revenue or earnings for comparable companies, as appropriate. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwill is not impaired and no further testing is performed. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then Applied would perform the second step of the impairment test in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. Applied would then allocate the fair value of the reporting unit to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit, as if Applied had acquired the reporting unit in a business combination, with the fair value of the reporting unit being the “purchase price.” The excess of the “purchase price” over the carrying amounts assigned to assets and liabilities represents the implied fair value of goodwill. If Applied determined that the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeded its implied fair value, Applied would record an impairment charge equal to the difference.

Applied performed a qualitative assessment to test goodwill for impairment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 and determined that it was more likely than not that each of its reporting units fair value exceeded its carrying value and that it was not necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test.

At October 31, 2010, the purchased intangible assets with indefinite lives consisted primarily of a trade name. In fiscal 2011, Applied negotiated the divestiture of certain assets and determined the trade name, which was included in assets held for sale, to be impaired, and, accordingly, recorded $18 million of impairment charges.

In fiscal 2011, Applied transferred its SunFab thin film solar product from the Energy and Environmental Solutions segment to the Applied Global Services segment. As a result of this transfer, Applied reallocated $17 million of goodwill from its Energy and Environmental Solutions segment to its Applied Global Services segment.

Details of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets were as follows:


	October 30, 2011						October 31, 2010
	Goodwill		Other Intangible Assets		Total		Goodwill		Other Intangible Assets		Total
	(In millions)
Silicon Systems Group	$	381	$	—	$	381	$	381	$	—	$	381
Applied Global Services		193		—		193		177		18		195
Display		116		—		116		116		—		116
Energy and Environmental Solutions		645		—		645		662		—		662

Carrying amount	$	1,335	$	—	$	1,335	$	1,336	$	18	$	1,354

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 environment, technological advances, and changes in cost structure.

Details of finite-lived intangible assets were as follows:


	October 30, 2011									October 31, 2010
	Purchased Technology			Other Intangible Assets			Total			Purchased Technology			Other Intangible Assets			Total
	(In millions)
Silicon Systems Group	$	310		$	20		$	330		$	310		$	20		$	330
Applied Global Services		28			40			68			32			61			93
Display		110			33			143			110			33			143
Energy and Environmental Solutions		105			232			337			105			232			337

Gross carrying amount	$	553		$	325		$	878		$	557		$	346		$	903

Silicon Systems Group	$	(256	)	$	(8	)	$	(264	)	$	(247	)	$	(6	)	$	(253	)
Applied Global Services		(20	)		(31	)		(51	)		(19	)		(43	)		(62	)
Display		(102	)		(25	)		(127	)		(96	)		(23	)		(119	)
Energy and Environmental Solutions		(48	)		(177	)		(225	)		(37	)		(163	)		(200	)

Accumulated amortization	$	(426	)	$	(241	)	$	(667	)	$	(399	)	$	(235	)	$	(634	)

Carrying amount	$	127		$	84		$	211		$	158		$	111		$	269

In fiscal 2011, Applied entered into an agreement to divest certain assets held in the Applied Global Services segment and determined certain identified purchased technology and finite-lived intangible assets, which were included in the assets held for sale, to be impaired, and, accordingly, recorded $6 million of impairment charges. The gross carrying amount of the divested amortized intangible assets was approximately $25 million. In fiscal 2010, Applied incurred intangible impairment charges of $31 million related to a plan to restructure its Energy and Environmental Solutions segment.

Amortization expense was $52 million, $82 million and $89 million for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

As of October 30, 2011, future estimated amortization expense is expected to be as follows:


	Amortization Expense
	(In millions)
2012		50
2013		48
2014		40
2015		25
2016		17
Thereafter		31

	$	211

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Business Combinations

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Combinations

Note 9

Business Combinations

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.

On May 4, 2011, Applied and Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. (Varian), a public company manufacturer of semiconductor processing equipment and the leading supplier of ion implantation equipment used by chip makers around the world, announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement dated May 3, 2011, under which Applied agreed to acquire Varian for $63 per share in cash.

As described in Note 17, Subsequent Events, on November 10, 2011, Applied completed its acquisition of Varian. Applied’s primary reasons for this acquisition were to complement its existing product offerings and to provide opportunities for future growth. Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, the acquired business will be included in results for the Silicon Systems Group and Applied Global Services segments.

The aggregate purchase price of the acquisition was approximately $4.2 billion, net of cash acquired, and Applied funded the transaction with a combination of existing cash, including proceeds from long-term debt issued in June 2011. See Note 10 for additional discussion of long-term debt.

Semitool, Inc. and Advent Solar

On December 21, 2009, Applied acquired Semitool, Inc. (Semitool), a public company based in the state of Montana, for a purchase price of $323 million in cash, net of cash acquired, pursuant to a tender offer and subsequent short-form merger. The acquired business is a leading supplier of electrochemical plating and wafer surface preparation equipment used by semiconductor packaging and manufacturing companies globally. Applied’s primary reasons for this acquisition were to complement its existing product offerings and to provide opportunities for future growth. The acquired business is included in results for the Silicon Systems Group segment.

In November 2009, Applied acquired substantially all the assets, including the intellectual property, of Advent Solar, a developer of advanced technology for c-Si solar photovoltaic cells and modules (PVs), for a purchase price of $14 million.

Applied allocated the purchase price of each of these acquisitions to tangible assets, liabilities and identifiable intangible assets acquired, based on their estimated fair values. The excess of purchase price over the aggregate fair values was recorded as goodwill. The fair value assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired was based on estimates and assumptions made by management. These estimates were determined through established and generally accepted calculation techniques. Applied calculated the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired to allocate the purchase prices at the respective acquisition dates. Based upon these calculations, the purchase prices for the above acquisitions were allocated as follows:


Fair Market Values	Acquisitions 2010
	(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	39
Accounts receivable, net		38
Inventories		62
Other current assets		4
Property and equipment, net		46
Goodwill		165
Purchased intangible assets		93

Total assets acquired		447
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(47	)
Other liabilities		(25	)

Total liabilities assumed		(72	)

Purchase price allocated	$	375


	Useful Life	Purchased Intangible Assets 2010
	(In years)	(In millions)
Developed technology	6 - 10	$	66
Customer relationships	8		11
Trade names	3 - 10		6
Patents and trademarks	7 - 10		5
Backlog	1		4
Other	5		1

Total purchased intangible assets		$	93

The results of operations of Semitool were not material in relation to those of Applied for any of the periods presented herein.

Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed at least annually for impairment and purchased technology is amortized over its useful life of 1 to 15 years.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable).

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Borrowing Facilities and Long-Term Debt

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Borrowing Facilities and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]

Borrowing Facilities and Long Term-Debt

Note 10

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 four-year revolving credit agreement with a group of banks that is scheduled to expire in May 2015. 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 October 30, 2011. Remaining credit facilities in the amount of approximately $105 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 October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010.

Long-term debt outstanding as of October 30, 2011 was as follows:


Due Date	Principal Amount			Stated Interest Rate			Effective Interest Rate			Interest Pay Date	Interest Pay Date
	(In millions)
June 15, 2016	$	400			2.650	%		2.666	%	June 15	December 15
October 15, 2017		200			7.125	%		7.190	%	April 15	October 15
June 15, 2021		750			4.300	%		4.326	%	June 15	December 15
June 15, 2041		600			5.850	%		5.879	%	June 15	December 15
Other debt		1

		1,951
Total unamortized discount		(4	)

Total long-term debt	$	1,947

Long-term debt outstanding as of October 31, 2010 was as follows:


Due Date	Principal Amount			Stated Interest Rate			Effective Interest Rate			Interest Pay Date		Interest Pay Date
	(In millions)
October 15, 2017	$	200			7.125	%		7.190	%		April 15		October 15
Other debt		5

		205
Current portion		(1	)

Total long-term debt	$	204

In June 2011, Applied issued senior unsecured notes due 2016, 2021, and 2041 in the aggregate principal amount of $1.75 billion (collectively, the Notes) pursuant to the terms of an indenture and first supplemental indenture (collectively, the Indenture). The Indenture contains certain covenants with which Applied was in compliance at October 30, 2011. The Notes were sold in a public offering pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3 and related preliminary prospectus supplement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 1, 2011, and a related final prospectus supplement filed with the SEC on June 2, 2011. Applied used the net proceeds of the Notes to fund a portion of the consideration payable in, and certain costs associated with, Applied’s acquisition of Varian.

Applied has debt agreements that contain financial and other covenants. These covenants require Applied to maintain certain minimum financial ratios. At October 30, 2011, Applied was in compliance with all such covenants.

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The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants.

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Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments [Abstract]

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments

Note

11 Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments

The following table summarizes major components of the restructuring and asset impairment charges during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009:


	2011			2010		2009
	(In millions)
Provision for restructuring reserves, severance	$	(60	)	$	129	$	142
Provision for restructuring reserves, facilities		—			—		(3	)
Asset impairments		30			117		17

Total	$	(30	)	$	246	$	156

Changes in restructuring reserves for fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009 related to other restructuring plans and facilities realignment programs initiated in prior periods were as follows:


	Severance			Facilities			Total
	(In millions)
Balance, October 26, 2008		5			15			20
Provision for restructuring reserves		145			—			145
Consumption of reserves		(121	)		(7	)		(128	)
Adjustment of restructuring reserves		(3	)		(3	)		(6	)

Balance, October 25, 2009		26			5			31
Provision for restructuring reserves		149			—			149
Consumption of reserves		(56	)		—			(56	)
Adjustment of restructuring reserves		(20	)		—			(20	)

Balance, October 31, 2010	$	99		$	5		$	104
Consumption of reserves		(33	)		—			(33	)
Adjustment of restructuring reserves		(60	)		—			(60	)

Balance, October 30, 2011	$	6		$	5		$	11

On July 21, 2010, Applied announced a plan to restructure its Energy and Environmental Solutions segment, which was expected to impact between 400 to 500 positions globally. During fiscal 2010, Applied incurred employee severance charges of $45 million associated with this program. During fiscal 2011, as a result of changes in Applied’s operating environment and business requirements, Applied revised its workforce reduction under this program to approximately 200 positions and recorded a favorable adjustment of $36 million. As of October 30, 2011, the remaining severance accrual associated with restructuring reserves under this program was $1 million.

On November 11, 2009, Applied announced a restructuring program to reduce its global workforce as of October 25, 2009 by approximately 1,300 to 1,500 positions, or 10 to 12 percent, over a period of 18 months. During the first quarter of fiscal 2010, Applied recorded restructuring charges of $104 million associated with this program. During the third quarter of fiscal 2010, as a result of changes in business requirements, Applied revised its global workforce reduction under this program to approximately 1,000 positions and recorded a favorable adjustment of $20 million. The improved economic environment continued in the first half of fiscal 2011, and as a result Applied recorded an additional favorable adjustment of $19 million. As of October 30, 2011, the remaining severance accrual associated with restructuring reserves under this program was $5 million.

In November 12, 2008, Applied initiated a restructuring program to reduce its global workforce by approximately 2,000 positions. During fiscal 2009, Applied incurred employee severance charges of $145 million associated with this program and $17 million in asset impairments. The restructuring charges consisted of employee-related costs to reduce the Company’s workforce through a combination of attrition, voluntary separation and other workforce reduction programs. During fiscal 2011, Applied favorably adjusted the severance accrual associated with this program by $5 million. As of October 30, 2011, no severance accrual remained under this program.

In fiscal 2011, Applied incurred impairment charges of $24 million associated with certain intangible assets and purchased technology. See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Applied also incurred asset impairment charges of $3 million related to certain fixed assets.

In fiscal 2010, Applied recorded asset impairment charges of $108 million related to the restructuring of its Energy and Environmental Solutions segment and of $9 million to write down a facility to its estimated fair value based on prices for comparable local properties. The facility was reclassified as an asset held for sale. In fiscal 2011, Applied recorded additional impairment charges of $3 million related to this facility.

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation

Note 12

Stockholders’ Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), on an after-tax basis where applicable, were as follows:


	October 30, 2011			October 31, 2010
	(In millions)
Unrealized gain on investments, net	$	17		$	25
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments qualifying as cash flow hedges		—			4
Pension liability		(25	)		(39	)
Cumulative translation adjustments		14			12

	$	6		$	2

Stock Repurchase Program

On March 8, 2010, Applied’s Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program authorizing up to $2.0 billion in repurchases over the next three years ending in March 2013. Under this authorization, Applied renewed its systematic stock repurchase program and may also make supplemental stock repurchases from time to time, depending on market conditions, stock price and other factors.

The following table summarizes Applied’s stock repurchases for fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009:


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Shares of common stock repurchased		36		29		2
Cost of stock repurchased	$	468	$	350	$	23
Average price paid per share	$	12.88	$	12.15	$	11.80

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. During fiscal 2009, shares of treasury stock were issued under Applied’s Employee Stock Purchase Plans at an aggregate value that was less than the treasury stock’s acquisition price, resulting in $40 million being recorded against retained earnings.

Dividends

The following table summarizes the dividends declared by Applied’s Board of Directors during fiscal 2011:


Date declared	Record date	Payable date	Amount per share
December 7, 2010	March 2, 2011	March 23, 2011	$ 0.07
March 8, 2011	June 1, 2011	June 22, 2011	$ 0.08
June 6, 2011	August 31, 2011	September 21, 2011	$ 0.08
September 13, 2011	November 23, 2011	December 14, 2011	$ 0.08

During fiscal 2010, Applied’s Board of Directors declared three quarterly cash dividends in the amount of $0.07 per share each and one quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.06 per share. During fiscal 2009, Applied’s Board of Directors declared four quarterly cash dividends in the amount of $0.06 per share each quarter. Dividends declared during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 amounted to $408 million, $361 million and $320 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 adopted stock plans that permit grants to employees of share-based awards, including stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units (also referred to as “performance shares” under Applied’s principal equity compensation plan, the Employee Stock Incentive Plan). In addition, the Employee Stock Incentive Plan provides for the automatic grant of restricted stock units to non-employee directors and permits the grant of share-based awards to consultants. 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 fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009, Applied recognized share-based compensation expense related to stock options, ESPP shares, restricted stock units and restricted stock. Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits were as follows:


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions)
Share-based compensation	$	146	$	126	$	147
Tax benefit recognized	$	42	$	38	$	41

The effect of share-based compensation on the results of operations for fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009 was as follows:


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions)
Cost of products sold	$	48	$	32	$	28
Research, development, and engineering		46		43		50
Selling, general and administrative		52		51		69

Total share-based compensation	$	146	$	126	$	147

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 October 30, 2011, Applied had $219 million in total unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, related to grants of stock options, restricted stock units and restricted stock, and shares issued under Applied’s ESPP, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.6 years. At October 30, 2011, there were 157 million shares available for stock option, restricted stock unit, restricted stock grants and other share-based awards, and an additional 54 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. There were no stock options granted during fiscal 2011 and 2010. The weighted average assumptions used in the model for options granted in fiscal 2009 are outlined in the following table:


	2009
Stock Options:
Dividend yield		2.8	%
Expected volatility		49.9	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.26	%
Expected life (in years)		3.0

The computation of the expected volatility assumption used in the Black-Scholes calculations for new grants is based on a combination of historical and implied volatilities. When establishing the expected life assumption, Applied periodically reviews historical employee exercise behavior with respect to option grants.

The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during fiscal 2009 was $2.52.

Options outstanding had an aggregate intrinsic value of $58 million, $73 million and $109 million at October 30, 2011, October 31, 2010, and October 25, 2009, respectively. The total grant date fair value of options granted during fiscal 2009 was $62 million. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $23 million, $15 million and $1 million, respectively. The total fair value of options that vested during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $17 million, $21 million and $14 million, respectively. Cash received from stock option exercises was $41 million, $78 million and $9 million, during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The actual tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from options exercised for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 totaled $11 million, $4 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

Stock option activity for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 was as follows:


	2011					2010					2009
	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Outstanding, beginning of year		51		$	15.04		73		$	14.72		61		$	17.71
Granted and assumed		—		$	—		—		$	—		24		$	8.58
Exercised		(5	)	$	9.21		(7	)	$	10.88		(1	)	$	11.44
Canceled and forfeited		(16	)	$	20.28		(15	)	$	15.64		(11	)	$	17.73

Outstanding, end of year		30		$	13.05		51		$	15.04		73		$	14.72

Exercisable, end of year		24		$	14.23		37		$	17.39		50		$	17.53

The following table summarizes information with respect to options outstanding and exercisable at October 30, 2011:


	Options Outstanding								Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(In millions)				(In years)		(In millions)		(In millions)				(In millions)
$0.01 — $9.99		14	$	8.58		2.36	$	58		8	$	8.58	$	33
$10.00 — $19.99		16	$	17.08		0.82		—		16	$	17.08		—
$20.00 — $29.99		—	$	21.91		2.14		—		—	$	21.91		—

		30	$	13.05		1.56	$	58		24	$	14.23	$	33

Options exercisable and expected to become exercisable		30	$	13.08		1.55	$	58

Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock

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 have no right to dividends and are held in escrow until the award vests. Restricted stock units and awards of restricted stock typically are scheduled to vest over three to four years. Vesting of restricted stock units and restricted stock usually is subject to the grantee’s continued service with Applied and, in some cases, achievement of specified performance goals. The compensation expense related to these 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. Beginning in fiscal 2007, Applied initiated a performance-based equity award program for named executive officers and other key employees. Awards of restricted stock units or restricted stock granted under this program (performance-based awards) become eligible to vest only if specific performance goals set by the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of Applied’s Board of Directors (the Committee) are achieved and then will vest only if the grantee remains employed by Applied through each applicable vesting date.

The performance goals require the achievement of targeted adjusted annual operating profit margin levels compared to Applied’s peer companies in at least one of the four fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year of the grant and that Applied’s annual adjusted operating profit margin is positive in such year. An award that has become eligible for time-based vesting based on achievement of the performance goals will vest as to 25% of the award on December 19 of each of the four calendar years starting in the calendar year of the grant, provided that the grantee remains employed by Applied through each scheduled vesting date. Performance-based awards that do not become eligible for time-based vesting in a particular year may become eligible for time-based vesting in subsequent years up until the fourth fiscal year after grant, after which they are forfeited if the required performance goals have not been achieved. The fair value of these performance-based awards is estimated using the fair market value of Applied common stock on the date of the grant and assumes that the specified performance goals will be achieved. If achieved, these awards vest over a specified remaining service period as described above. 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. The Committee approved the grant of 2 million performance-based restricted stock units and 0.1 million performance-based shares of restricted stock under this program in each of fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2008. There were no performance-based awards granted in fiscal 2009. With respect to the performance-based awards granted in fiscal 2011, as of October 30, 2011, 100 percent of the awards had been earned, subject to additional time-based vesting requirements. With respect to the performance-based awards granted in fiscal 2010, as of October 30, 2011, 82 percent of the awards had been earned, subject to additional time-based vesting requirements. The remaining 18 percent of the awards may still be earned, depending on future performance in one or both of fiscal years 2012 and 2013. As of October 30, 2011, 90 percent of the performance-based awards granted in fiscal 2008, were earned.

A summary of the changes in restricted stock units outstanding under Applied’s equity compensation plans during fiscal 2011 are presented below:


	Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Non-vested restricted stock units and restricted stock at October 31, 2010		18		$	13.33		2.8 Years	$	227
Granted		17			12.62
Vested		(5	)		14.64
Canceled		(2	)		13.11

Non-vested restricted stock units and restricted stock at October 30, 2011		28			12.64		2.8	$	345

Non-vested restricted stock units and restricted stock expected to vest		24			12.52		2.7	$	304

The actual tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from vested restricted stock units totaled $22 million in each of fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009.

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

Under the ESPP, substantially all employees may purchase Applied common stock through payroll deductions at a price equal to 85 percent of the lower of the fair market value of Applied common stock at the beginning or end of each 6-month purchase period, subject to certain limits. Based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model, the weighted average estimated fair value of purchase rights under the ESPP was $3.03 per share for the year ended October 30, 2011, $2.76 per share for the year ended October 31, 2010 and $3.19 per share for the year ended October 25, 2009. The number of shares issued under the ESPP during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 was 6 million, 5 million and 7 million, respectively. At October 30, 2011, there were 54 million available for future issuance under the ESPP. Compensation expense is calculated using the fair value of the employees’ purchase rights under the Black-Scholes model. Underlying assumptions used in the model for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 are outlined in the following table:


	2011			2010			2009
ESPP:
Dividend yield		2.53	%		2.44	%		2.37	%
Expected volatility		31.1	%		33.3	%		58.8	%
Risk-free interest rate		0.09	%		0.19	%		0.33	%
Expected life (in years)		0.5			0.5			0.5

Employee Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]

Employee Benefit Plans

Note

13 Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Bonus Plans

Applied has various employee bonus plans. A discretionary bonus plan provides for the distribution of a percentage of pre-tax income to Applied employees who are not participants in other performance-based incentive plans, up to a maximum percentage of eligible compensation. Other plans provide for bonuses to Applied’s executives and other key contributors based on the achievement of profitability and/or other specified performance criteria. Charges under these plans were $319 million for fiscal 2011, $320 million for fiscal 2010, and no charges for fiscal 2009.

Employee Savings and Retirement Plan

Applied’s Employee Savings and Retirement Plan (401(k) Plan) is qualified under Sections 401(a) and (k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Eligible employees may make salary deferral and catch-up contributions under the 401(k) Plan on a pre-tax basis. Applied matches a percentage of each participant’s salary deferral contributions with cash contributions. Plan participants who were employed by Applied or any of its affiliates on or after January 1, 2010 became 100% vested in their Applied matching contribution account balances. Participants may direct that funds held in their 401(k) Plan accounts, including any Applied matching contributions, be invested in any of the diversified investment funds available under the 401(k) Plan or within certain limits in the Applied Materials, Inc. Common Stock Fund (Stock Fund), which invests solely in shares of Applied common stock. The Stock Fund is a non-leveraged employee stock ownership plan (within the meaning of Section 4975(e)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code) and, as a result, participants have the option of specifying that any future cash dividends paid on shares held in the Stock Fund be either reinvested in the Stock Fund or distributed directly to them in cash no later than 90 days after the calendar year for which the dividends were paid. Applied’s matching contributions under this plan were approximately $27 million for fiscal 2011; $25 million, net of $1 million in forfeitures, for fiscal 2010; and $24 million, net of $1 million in forfeitures, for fiscal 2009.

Defined Benefit Pension Plans of Foreign Subsidiaries and Other Post-Retirement Benefits

Several of Applied’s foreign subsidiaries have defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all of their eligible employees. Benefits under these plans are typically based on years of service and final average compensation levels. The plans are managed in accordance with applicable local statutes and practices. Applied deposits funds for certain of these plans with insurance companies, pension trustees, government-managed accounts, and/or accrues the expense for the unfunded portion of the benefit obligation on its Consolidated Financial Statements. Applied’s practice is to fund the various pension plans in amounts sufficient to meet the minimum requirements as established by applicable local governmental oversight and taxing authorities. Depending on the design of the plan, local custom and market circumstances, the liabilities of a plan may exceed qualified plan assets. The differences between the aggregate projected benefit obligations and aggregate plan assets of these plans have been recorded as liabilities by Applied and are included in employee benefits and accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. In fiscal 2009, Applied changed the measurement date for its defined and postretirement benefit plan assets and obligations from an interim date to Applied’s fiscal year end.

Applied also has a post-retirement plan that provides certain medical and vision benefits to eligible retirees who are at least age 55 and whose years of service plus their age equals at least 65 at their date of retirement. An eligible retiree also may elect coverage for an eligible spouse or domestic partner who is not eligible for Medicare. Coverage under the plan generally ends for both the retiree and spouse or domestic partner upon becoming eligible for Medicare. Applied’s liability under this post-retirement plan, which was included in other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, was $13 million at October 30, 2011 and $12 million at October 31, 2010.

A summary of the changes in benefit obligations and plan assets, which includes post-retirement benefits, for fiscal 2011 and 2010 is presented below.


	2011			2010
	(In millions, except percentages)
Change in projected benefit obligation
Beginning projected benefit obligation	$	309		$	279
Service cost		15			13
Interest cost		14			13
Plan participants’ contributions		1			1
Actuarial (gain) loss		(26	)		25
Curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits		(9	)		(9	)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes		5			(7	)
Benefits paid		(8	)		(6	)
Plan amendments and business combinations		2			—

Ending projected benefit obligation	$	303		$	309

Ending accumulated benefit obligation	$	273		$	279

Range of assumptions to determine benefit obligations
Discount rate		1.7% - 6.5%			1.5% - 5.6%
Rate of compensation increase		2.0% - 5.0%			2.0% - 5.0%
Change in plan assets
Beginning fair value of plan assets	$	162		$	110
Return on plan assets		3			7
Employer contributions		26			61
Plan participants’ contributions		1			1
Foreign currency exchange rate changes		2			(3	)
Divestitures, settlements and business combinations		(3	)		(8	)
Benefits paid		(8	)		(6	)

Ending fair value of plan assets	$	183		$	162

Funded status	$	(120	)	$	(147	)

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets
Noncurrent asset	$	13		$	—
Current liability		(3	)		(3	)
Noncurrent liability		(130	)		(144	)

Total	$	(120	)	$	(147	)

Estimated amortization from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year
Actuarial loss		1			2

Total	$	1		$	2

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Net actuarial loss	$	27		$	48
Prior service cost (credit)		(4	)		(4	)

Total	$	23		$	44

Plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets
Projected benefit obligation	$	259		$	309
Fair value of plan assets	$	126		$	162
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	225		$	225
Fair value of plan assets	$	116		$	106


	2011			2010
Plan assets — allocation
Equity securities		37	%		38	%
Debt securities		28	%		29	%
Cash		4	%		—
Other		31	%		33	%

The following table presents a summary of the ending fair value of the plan assets:


	October 30, 2011								October 31, 2010
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	(In millions)								(In millions)
Equity securities	$	67	$	—	$	—	$	67	$	62	$	—	$	—	$	62
Debt securities		51		—		—		51		46		—		—		46
Insurance contracts		—		—		48		48		—		—		44		44
Commingled funds		—		10		—		10		—		10		—		10
Cash		7		—		—		7		—		—		—		—

Total	$	125	$	10	$	48	$	183	$	108	$	10	$	44	$	162

The following table presents the activity in Level 3 instruments during fiscal 2011:


	2011		2010
	Level 3		Level 3
	(In millions)
Balance, beginning of year	$	44	$	11
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at reporting date		1		—
Purchases, sales, settlements, net		2		32
Actual return on transfers in and/or out of Level 3, net		—		—
Currency impact		1		1

Balance, end of year	$	48	$	44

Applied’s investment strategy for its defined benefit plans is to invest plan assets in a prudent manner, maintaining well-diversified portfolios with the long-term objective of meeting the obligations of the plans as they come due. Asset allocation decisions are typically made by plan fiduciaries with input from Applied’s international pension oversight committee. Applied’s asset allocation strategy incorporates a sufficient equity exposure in order for the plans to benefit from the expected long-term outperformance of equities relative to the plans’ liabilities. Applied retains investment managers, where appropriate, to manage the assets of the plans. Performance of investment managers is monitored by plan fiduciaries with the assistance of local investment consultants. The investment managers make investment decisions within the guidelines set forth by plan fiduciaries. Risk management practices include diversification across asset classes and investment styles, and periodic rebalancing toward target asset allocation ranges. Investment managers may use derivative instruments for efficient portfolio management purposes. Plan assets do not include any of Applied’s own equity or debt securities.

A summary of the components of net periodic benefit costs and the weighted average assumptions used for net periodic benefit cost and benefit obligation calculations for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 is presented below.


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions, except percentages)
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost	$	15	$	13	$	13
Interest cost		14		13		12
Expected return on plan assets		(11)		(7)		(7)
Amortization of actuarial loss		2		1		1
Settlement loss		2		1		1
Curtailment gain		(4)		—		(2)

Net periodic benefit cost	$	18	$	21	$	18

Weighted average assumptions
Discount rate		4.33%		4.76%		5.00%
Expected long-term return on assets		6.39%		6.92%		7.43%
Rate of compensation increase		3.42%		3.30%		3.67%

Asset return assumptions are derived based on actuarial and statistical methodologies, from analysis of long-term historical data relevant to the country in which each plan is in effect and the investments applicable to the corresponding plan. The discount rate for each plan was derived by reference to appropriate benchmark yields on high quality corporate bonds, allowing for the approximate duration of both plan obligations and the relevant benchmark yields.

Future expected benefit payments for the pension plans and the post-retirement plan over the next ten fiscal years are: $11 million in fiscal 2012, $11 million in fiscal 2013, $16 million in fiscal 2014, $17 million in fiscal 2015, $17 million in fiscal 2016, and $98 million collectively for fiscal years 2017 through 2021. Company contributions to these plans for fiscal 2012 are expected to be approximately $24 million.

Executive Deferred Compensation Plans

Applied sponsors two unfunded deferred compensation plans, the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (Predecessor EDCP) and the 2005 Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (2005 EDCP), under which certain employees may elect to defer a portion of their following year’s eligible earnings. The Predecessor EDCP was frozen as of December 31, 2004 such that no new deferrals could be made under the plan after that date and the plan would qualify for “grandfather” relief under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. The Predecessor EDCP participant accounts continue to be maintained under the plan and credited with deemed interest. The 2005 EDCP was implemented by Applied effective as of January 1, 2005 and is intended to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. Amounts payable, including accrued deemed interest, totaled $59 million at October 30, 2011 and $66 million at October 31, 2010, which were included in other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for pension and other postretirement benefits.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Note

14 Income Taxes

The components of income (loss) from operations before income taxes for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 were as follows:


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions)
U.S.	$	1,257	$	787	$	(555	)
Foreign		1,121		600		69

	$	2,378	$	1,387	$	(486	)

The components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 were as follows:


	2011			2010			2009
	(In millions)
Current:
U.S.	$	290		$	463		$	(197	)
Foreign		206			134			23
State		5			34			(37	)

		501			631			(211	)

Deferred:
U.S.		(95	)		(160	)		25
Foreign		(23	)		4			10
State		69			(26	)		(5	)

		(49	)		(182	)		30

	$	452		$	449		$	(181	)

A reconciliation between the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 35 percent and Applied’s actual effective income tax rate for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 is presented below:


	2011			2010			2009
Tax provision (benefit) at U.S. statutory rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		(35.0	)%
Favorable resolutions from audits of prior years’ income tax filings		(6.9	)		—			(2.9	)
Effect of foreign operations taxed at various rates		(10.1	)		(3.0	)		—
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		1.6			0.9			(3.9	)
Research and other tax credits		(1.2	)		(0.3	)		(2.0	)
Export sales/production benefit		(0.8	)		(1.2	)		—
Equity method investment loss/impairment		—			—			5.7
Share-based compensation		0.4			0.6			2.4
Other		1.0			0.4			(1.5	)

		19.0	%		32.4	%		(37.2	)%

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:


	October 30, 2011			October 31, 2010
	(In millions)
Deferred tax assets:
Inventory reserves and basis difference	$	214		$	228
Installation and warranty reserves		31			39
Foreign tax credits on undistributed foreign earnings		112			18
Accrued liabilities		250			217
Restructuring reserves		4			40
Deferred revenue		53			47
Capital loss carryforward		4			18
Tax credits and net operating losses		39			65
Deferred compensation		21			26
Share-based compensation		49			46
Intangibles		10			22

Gross deferred tax assets		787			766
Valuation allowance		(13	)		(13	)

Total deferred tax assets		774			753

Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation		(61	)		(43	)
Purchased technology		(86	)		(113	)
Other		(44	)		(49	)

Total gross deferred tax liabilities		(191	)		(205	)

Net deferred tax assets	$	583		$	548

The following table presents the breakdown between current and non-current net deferred tax assets and liabilities:


	October 30, 2011			October 31, 2010
	(In millions)
Current deferred tax asset	$	580		$	513
Non-current deferred tax asset		78			112
Current deferred tax liability		(1	)		(2	)
Non-current deferred tax liability		(74	)		(75	)

	$	583		$	548

Current deferred tax liabilities are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and non-current deferred tax liabilities are included in employee benefits and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

A valuation allowance is recorded to reflect the estimated amount of deferred tax assets that may not be realized. In fiscal 2011, the valuation allowance against capital loss carryforwards was released due to recognition of sufficient capital gains. A valuation allowance was established against California Research and Development Credit carryforward where it is believed that it is not more likely than not that the carryforward will be realized.

The Company has been granted tax holidays for certain of its subsidiaries in Singapore and Israel. The tax benefit arising from these tax holidays was $128 million for 2011 ($0.10 per diluted share), The tax holidays expire at various times through 2025, excluding potential renewals, and are subject to certain conditions with which the Company expects to comply.

For fiscal 2011, U.S. income taxes have not been provided for approximately $1.0 billion of cumulative undistributed earnings of several non-U.S. subsidiaries. Applied intends to reinvest these earnings indefinitely in operations outside of the U.S. If these earnings were distributed to the United States in the form of dividends or otherwise, or if the shares of the relevant foreign subsidiaries were sold or otherwise transferred, the Company would be subject to additional U.S. income taxes (subject to an adjustment for foreign tax credits) and foreign withholding taxes. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred income tax liability related to these earnings is not practicable.

At October 30, 2011, Applied has a California research and development tax credit carryforward of $13 million which has an unlimited life. Applied also has net operating loss carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions of $64 million. The carryforwards have lives ranging from five years to indefinite. Management believes it is more likely than not that all loss and tax credit carryforwards at October 30, 2011, net of valuation allowance, will be utilized in future periods.

Applied’s income taxes payable have been reduced by the tax benefits associated with employee stock option transactions. These benefits, credited directly to stockholders’ equity, amounted to $4 million for fiscal 2011, $2 million for fiscal 2010, and $1 million for fiscal 2009 with a corresponding reduction to taxes payable of $4 million in fiscal 2011, $2 million for fiscal 2010, and $1 million for fiscal 2009.

Applied maintains liabilities for uncertain tax positions. These liabilities involve considerable judgment and estimation and are continuously monitored by management based on the best information available. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the total amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:


	2011			2010
	(In millions)
Beginning balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits	$	328		$	325
Settlements with tax authorities		(314	)		—
Increases in tax positions for current years		45			3
Decreases in tax positions for prior years		—			—

Ending balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits	$	59		$	328

As of October 30, 2011, Applied had unrecognized tax benefits, net of federal deduction for state tax, of $59 million, all of which, if recognized, would result in a reduction of Applied’s effective tax rate.

As of October 30, 2011, the gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits was $59 million, exclusive of interest and penalties. Increases or decreases to interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions are included in provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions were $1 million as of October 30, 2011 and $6 million as of October 31, 2010. All $1 million in interest and penalties were classified as a long-term liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

In fiscal 2011, Applied received a refund of $276 million, including interest, as a result of settling an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audit for fiscal years 2006 and 2007. This resulted in the recognition of a tax benefit of $176 million in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for fiscal 2011, which was net of previously recognized tax benefits.

During fiscal 2011, the IRS began an examination of Applied’s federal income tax returns for fiscal years 2009 and 2008. Applied believes it has adequately reserved for any income tax uncertainties that may arise as a result of this examination.

A number of Applied’s tax returns remain subject to examination by taxing authorities. These include U.S. federal returns for fiscal 2008 and later years, California returns for fiscal 2006 and later years, tax returns for certain other states for fiscal 2006 and later years, and tax returns in certain jurisdictions outside of the United States for fiscal 2004 and later years.

The timing of the resolution of income tax examinations, as well as the amounts and timing of various tax payments that may be part of the settlement process, is highly uncertain. This could cause large fluctuations in the balance sheet classification of current assets and non-current assets and liabilities. Applied does not expect a material change in unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Warranty Guarantees and Contingencies [Abstract]

Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies

Note 15

Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies

Leases

Applied leases some of its facilities and equipment under non-cancelable operating leases and has options to renew most leases, with rentals to be negotiated. Total rent expense was $44 million for fiscal 2011, $44 million for fiscal 2010, and $55 million for fiscal 2009.

As of October 30, 2011, future minimum lease payments is expected to be as follows:


	Lease Payments
	(In millions)
2012	$	33
2013		22
2014		14
2015		10
2016		8
Thereafter		21

	$	108

Warranty

Changes in the warranty reserves during fiscal 2011 and 2010 were as follows:


	2011			2010
	(In millions)
Beginning balance	$	155		$	117
Provisions for warranty		170			152
Consumption of reserves		(157	)		(114	)

Ending balance	$	168		$	155

Applied products are generally sold with a 12-month warranty 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 October 30, 2011, the maximum potential amount of future payments that Applied could be required to make under these guarantee agreements was approximately $58 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 October 30, 2011, Applied Materials Inc. has provided parent guarantees to banks for approximately $191 million to cover these services.

Legal Matters

Varian Shareholder Litigation

In connection with the proposed acquisition of Varian announced in May 2011, the Louisiana Municipal Police Employees Retirement Systems filed a lawsuit (the “LMPERS lawsuit”) on July 23, 2011, for itself and on behalf of a putative class of Varian stockholders, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against Varian and its directors, as well as Applied and Applied’s acquisition subsidiary. The LMPERS complaint alleged that Varian’s directors breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the transaction and that Applied aided and abetted such alleged breaches. The lawsuit sought, among other things, an order rescinding the Merger Agreement, an injunction preventing consummation of the transaction, a constructive trust in favor of the plaintiff class, and attorneys’ fees. On July 25, 2011, plaintiff in the LMPERS lawsuit filed motions for expedited discovery and for a preliminary injunction to prevent a shareholder vote on the merger. The Court denied plaintiff’s motion for expedited discovery on August 1, 2011 and denied plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction on August 8, 2011. On August 30, 2011, the LMPERS plaintiff voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit without prejudice.

Jusung

Applied has been engaged in several lawsuits and patent and administrative proceedings with Jusung Engineering Co., Ltd. and/or Jusung Pacific Co., Ltd. (Jusung) in Taiwan and South Korea since 2003, and more recently in China, involving technology used in manufacturing LCDs. Applied believes that it has meritorious claims and defenses against Jusung that it intends to pursue vigorously.

In 2004, Applied filed a complaint for patent infringement against Jusung in the Hsinchu District Court in Taiwan seeking damages and a permanent injunction for infringement of a patent related to chemical vapor deposition (CVD) equipment. Jusung filed a counterclaim against Applied. On December 31, 2010, the Hsinchu District Court announced that it had ruled against Applied and dismissed the lawsuit and Jusung’s counterclaim. Applied appealed the dismissal of its lawsuit and Jusung appealed the dismissal of its counterclaim. Jusung unsuccessfully sought invalidation of Applied’s CVD patent in the Taiwanese Intellectual Property Office (TIPO). In September 2010, the Taipei Supreme Administrative Court dismissed Jusung’s appeal of the TIPO’s decision. In 2009, Jusung filed a second action with the TIPO seeking invalidation of Applied’s CVD patent, which action remains pending.

In 2006, Applied filed an action in the TIPO challenging the validity of a Jusung patent related to separability of the transfer chamber on a CVD tool. Jusung sued Applied and AKT America in Hsinchu District Court in Taiwan alleging infringement of the same patent. In March 2009, the Hsinchu District Court dismissed Jusung’s lawsuit, and in October, 2010, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Court dismissed Jusung’s appeal. Separately, the TIPO granted Applied’s request for invalidation and also revoked Jusung’s patent. In January 2010, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Court granted Jusung’s appeal of the TIPO decision revoking its patent and remanded the matter to the TIPO for reconsideration of validity. TIPO subsequently granted another party’s request for invalidation of Jusung’s patent. Jusung appealed to the Taiwan Intellectual Property Court and Applied intervened in the appeal. On May 12, 2011, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Court dismissed Jusung’s appeal. Jusung has appealed this decision to the Taipei Supreme Administrative Court. In November 2009, Applied filed an action in China with the Patent Reexamination Board of the State Intellectual Property Office seeking to invalidate this patent. On June 18, 2010, the Patent Reexamination Board issued a decision invalidating Jusung’s patent in China. Jusung appealed to the Beijing No. 1 Intermediate People’s Court and on June 13, 2011, this Court dismissed Jusung’s appeal. Jusung appealed this decision to the Beijing High People’s Court in July 2011, and Jusung’s appeal remains pending.

In 2006, Jusung filed a complaint of private prosecution in the Taipei District Court of Taiwan alleging that Applied’s outside counsel received from the Court and used a copy of an expert report that Jusung had filed in the ongoing patent infringement lawsuits that Jusung had intended to remain confidential. The complaint names as defendants Applied’s outside counsel in Taiwan, as well as Michael R. Splinter, Applied’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, as the statutory representative of Applied. The Taipei District Court dismissed the private prosecution complaint, and the matter was transferred to the Taipei District Attorney’s Office. The Taipei District Attorney’s Office issued five separate rulings not to prosecute, each of which Jusung appealed. In the first five instances, the Taiwan High Court District Attorney returned the matter to the Taipei District Attorney’s Office for further consideration. In response to the sixth ruling not to prosecute, the Taiwan High Court District Attorney dismissed Jusung’s appeal. Jusung subsequently petitioned to the Taipei District Court for a trial and Jusung’s petition remains pending.

Korea Criminal Proceedings

In February 2010, the Seoul Prosecutor’s Office for the Eastern District of Korea (the Prosecutor’s Office) indicted employees of several companies for the alleged improper receipt and use of confidential information belonging to Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Samsung), a major Applied customer based in Korea. The Prosecutor’s Office did not name Applied or any of its subsidiaries as a party to the criminal action. 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. Hearings on these matters are ongoing in the Seoul Eastern District Court. Applied and Samsung entered into a settlement agreement effective as of November 1, 2010, which resolves potential civil claims related to this matter, which is separate from and does not affect the criminal proceedings.

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 or these claims and proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, Applied does not believe that any of these proceedings or other claims will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations.

- Definition

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Industry Segment Operations

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Industry Segment Operations [Abstract]

Industry Segment Operations

Note 16

Industry Segment Operations

Applied’s four reportable segments are: Silicon Systems Group, Applied Global Services, Display, and Energy and Environmental Solutions. 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 October 30, 2011 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 charges or adjustments 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.

In fiscal 2010, as part of the restructuring of the Energy and Environmental Solutions segment, Applied discontinued marketing of its fully-integrated SunFab production lines but continued to offer individual tools for thin film solar manufacturing. Applied is supporting existing SunFab customers with services, upgrades and capacity increases through its Applied Global Services segment as these products are considered to have reached a particular stage in the product lifecycle. Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2011, Applied accounts for thin film products under its Applied Global Services segment.

The Silicon Systems Group segment includes semiconductor capital equipment for etch, rapid thermal processing, deposition, chemical mechanical planarization, metrology and inspection, and wafer packaging.

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 for TVs, personal computers, video-enabled devices and touch panel applications.

The Energy and Environmental Solutions segment includes products for fabricating crystalline-silicon (c-Si) solar photovoltaic cells and modules, high throughput roll-to-roll coating systems for flexible electronics and web products, and systems used in the manufacture of energy-efficient glass.

Information for each reportable segment as of October 30, 2011, October 31, 2010 and October 25, 2009 and for the fiscal years then ended, is as follows:


	Net Sales		Operating Income (Loss)			Depreciation/ Amortization		Capital Expenditures		Segment Assets
	(In millions)
2011:
Silicon Systems Group	$	5,415	$	1,764		$	52	$	59	$	2,036
Applied Global Services		2,413		482			13		7		1,337
Display		699		147			7		31		459
Energy and Environmental Solutions		1,990		453			34		16		1,438

Total Segment	$	10,517	$	2,846		$	106	$	113	$	5,270

2010:
Silicon Systems Group	$	5,304	$	1,892		$	66	$	39	$	2,317
Applied Global Services		1,865		337			25		5		1,285
Display		899		267			8		5		419
Energy and Environmental Solutions		1,481		(466	)		57		41		1,402

Total Segment	$	9,549	$	2,030		$	156	$	90	$	5,423

2009:
Silicon Systems Group	$	1,960	$	201		$	53	$	23	$	1,195
Applied Global Services		1,397		115			34		15		1,043
Display		502		51			12		15		445
Energy and Environmental Solutions		1,155		(234	)		80		51		1,853

Total Segment	$	5,014	$	133		$	179	$	104	$	4,536

In fiscal 2011, Applied entered into an agreement to divest certain assets held in the Applied Global Services segment and determined certain identified intangible assets and purchased technology to be impaired. Operating results for fiscal 2011 included impairment charges of $24 million, which were reported in the Applied Global Services segment.

In fiscal 2010, Applied recorded charges related to a plan to restructure its Energy and Environmental Solutions segment totaling $405 million, which included inventory related charges of $247 million related to SunFab thin film solar equipment, asset impairment charges of $110 million, employee severance charges of $45 million, and other costs of $3 million. These charges were reported in the Energy and Environmental Solutions segment. Operating results in the Energy and Environmental Solutions segment for fiscal 2011 included favorable adjustments of $36 million related to this restructuring program.

Reconciliations of segment operating results to Applied consolidated totals for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:


	2011			2010			2009
	(In millions)
Total segment operating income	$	2,846		$	2,030		$	133
Corporate and unallocated costs		(496	)		(553	)		(371	)
Restructuring charges and asset impairments		21			(93	)		(156	)
Gain on sale of facility		27			—			—

Income (loss) from operations	$	2,398		$	1,384		$	(394	)

Reconciliations of depreciation and amortization expense to Applied consolidated totals for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions)
Total segment depreciation and amortization	$	106	$	156	$	179
Depreciation on shared facilities and information technology assets		140		149		112

Consolidated depreciation and amortization	$	246	$	305	$	291

Reconciliations of capital expenditures to Applied consolidated totals for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions)
Total segment capital expenditures	$	113	$	90	$	104
Shared facilities and information technology assets		96		79		145

Consolidated capital expenditures	$	209	$	169	$	249

Reconciliations of segment assets to Applied consolidated totals as of October 30, 2011, October 31, 2010 and October 25, 2009 are as follows:


	October 30, 2011			October 31, 2010			October 25, 2009
	(In millions)
Total segment assets	$	5,270		$	5,423		$	4,536
Cash and investments		7,174			3,892			3,267
Allowance for bad debts		(73	)		(74	)		(68	)
Deferred income taxes		658			625			455
Other current assets		90			93			337
Common property, plant and equipment		620			740			821
Other assets		122			244			226

Consolidated total assets	$	13,861		$	10,943		$	9,574

For geographical reporting, revenue is attributed to the geographic location in which the customers’ facilities are located. Long-lived assets consist primarily of property, plant and equipment and equity-method investments, and are attributed to the geographic location in which they are located. Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region were as follows:


	Net Sales		Long-lived Assets
	(In millions)
2011:
North America(1)	$	1,963	$	623

China		2,574		81
Taiwan		2,093		33
Korea		1,263		8
Europe		1,120		128
Japan		912		7
Southeast Asia		592		71

Total outside North America		8,554		328

Consolidated total	$	10,517	$	951

2010:
North America(1)	$	1,147	$	715

China		1,557		78
Taiwan		2,750		32
Korea		1,768		5
Europe		981		95
Japan		768		5
Southeast Asia		578		65

Total outside North America		8,402		280

Consolidated total	$	9,549	$	995

2009:
North America(1)	$	966	$	803

China		635		98
Taiwan		1,026		33
Korea		664		5
Europe		753		115
Japan		718		7
Southeast Asia		252		57

Total outside North America		4,048		315

Consolidated total	$	5,014	$	1,118

(1)	Primarily the United States.

The following companies accounted for at least 10 percent of Applied’s net sales in fiscal 2011, 2010, and/or 2009, which were for products in multiple reportable segments.


	2011			2010			2009
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.		12	%		14	%		10	%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited		10	%		11	%		*
Intel Corporation		10	%		*			12	%

*	Less than 10%.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Subsequent Event

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Subsequent Event [Abstract]

Subsequent Event

Note 17

Subsequent Events

On November 10, 2011, Applied completed its acquisition of Varian. The aggregate purchase price of the acquisition was approximately $4.2 billion, net of cash acquired. The transaction was funded with a combination of cash and proceeds of long-term debt issued in June 2011. Following the acquisition of Varian Applied’s cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled approximately $3.0 billion.

Unaudited Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Unaudited Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data [Abstract]

Unaudited Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data

Note 18

Unaudited Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data


	Fiscal Quarter
	First		Second		Third		Fourth		Fiscal Year
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
2011:
Net sales	$	2,686	$	2,862	$	2,787	$	2,182	$	10,517
Gross margin	$	1,136	$	1,189	$	1,184	$	852	$	4,360
Net income	$	506	$	489	$	476	$	456	$	1,926
Earnings per diluted share	$	0.38	$	0.37	$	0.36	$	0.34	$	1.45
2010:
Net sales	$	1,849	$	2,296	$	2,518	$	2,886	$	9,549
Gross margin	$	711	$	927	$	860	$	1,217	$	3,715
Net income	$	83	$	264	$	123	$	468	$	938
Earnings per diluted share	$	0.06	$	0.20	$	0.09	$	0.35	$	0.70

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements. The disclosure may include a tabular presentation of financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income or loss before extraordinary items and earnings per share data. It also includes an indication if the information in the note is unaudited, comments on the aggregate effect of year-end adjustments, and an explanation of matters or transactions that affect comparability or are pertinent to an understanding of the information furnished.

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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS


Fiscal Year	Balance at Beginning of Fiscal Year		Additions — Charged to Income		Deductions — Recoveries			Deductions — Not Charged to Income			Balance at End of Fiscal Year
	(In millions)
2011	$	74	$	5	$	(6	)	$	—		$	73
2010	$	67	$	17	$	(7	)	$	(3	)	$	74
2009	$	5	$	63	$	(1	)	$	—		$	67

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	Oct. 30, 2011
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation	Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Applied Materials, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Applied or the Company) after elimination of intercompany balances and transactions. All references to a fiscal year apply to Applied’s fiscal year which ends on the last Sunday in October. Fiscal 2011 and 2009 contained 52 weeks each, while fiscal 2010 contained 53 weeks. Each fiscal quarter of 2011 and 2009 contained 13 weeks. The first quarter of fiscal 2010 contained 14 weeks, while the second, third, and fourth quarters of fiscal 2010 contained 13 weeks.
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.
Cash Equivalents	Cash Equivalents All highly-liquid investments with a remaining maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase are considered to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist primarily of investments in institutional money market funds.
Investments	Investments All of Applied’s investments are classified as available-for-sale at the respective balance sheet dates. Investments classified as available-for-sale are recorded at fair value based upon quoted market prices, and any temporary difference between the cost and fair value of an investment is presented as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The specific identification method is used to determine the gains and losses on investments.
Inventories	Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. Applied adjusts inventory carrying value for estimated obsolescence equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Applied fully reserves for inventories and noncancelable purchase orders for inventory deemed obsolete. Applied performs periodic reviews of inventory items to identify excess inventories on hand by comparing on-hand balances to anticipated usage using recent historical activity as well as anticipated or forecasted demand. If estimates of customer demand diminish further or market conditions become less favorable than those projected by Applied, additional inventory adjustments may be required. During fiscal 2010, Applied incurred inventory-related charges, including $330 million associated with SunFab^™ thin film solar equipment.
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives for financial reporting purposes are as follows: buildings and improvements, 3 to 30 years; demonstration and manufacturing equipment, 3 to 5 years; software, 3 to 5 years; and furniture, fixtures and other equipment, 3 to 15 years. Land improvements are amortized over the shorter of 15 years or the estimated useful life. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of five years or the lease term.
Intangible Assets	Intangible Assets Goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. Purchased technology and other intangible assets are presented at cost, net of accumulated amortization, and are amortized over their estimated useful lives of 1 to 15 years using the straight-line method.
Long-Lived Assets	Long-Lived Assets Applied reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable. Applied assesses these assets for impairment based on estimated future cash flows from these assets.
Business Combinations	Business Combinations Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2010, Applied adopted revised authoritative guidance on business combinations that covers the measurement of acquirer shares issued as consideration for a business combination, the recognition of contingent consideration, the accounting for pre-acquisition gain and loss contingencies, the recognition of capitalized in-process research and development, the accounting for acquisition-related restructuring cost accruals, the treatment of acquisition-related transaction costs, and the recognition of changes in the acquirer’s income tax valuation allowance. This authoritative guidance also revised the accounting for both increases and decreases in a parent’s controlling ownership interest.
Research, Development and Engineering Costs	Research, Development and Engineering Costs Research, development and engineering costs are expensed as incurred.
Sales and Value Added Taxes	Sales and Value Added Taxes Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Income tax expense is based on pretax earnings. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities, net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards.
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, Applied recognizes revenue upon shipment 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, revenue is recognized when legal title passes to the customer, which is generally at customer technical acceptance; (4) for arrangements containing multiple elements and initiated at or prior to October 25, 2009, the last day of fiscal 2009, the revenue relating to the undelivered elements is deferred at their estimated relative fair values until delivery of the deferred elements; and (5) for arrangements initiated or materially modified subsequent to October 25, 2009 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. The completed contract method is used for SunFab^™ thin film production lines. Spare parts revenue is generally recognized upon shipment, and services revenue is generally recognized over the period that the services are provided. Applied elected to early adopt amended accounting standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) for multiple deliverable revenue arrangements on a prospective basis for applicable transactions originating or materially modified after October 25, 2009. The standard changed the requirements for establishing separate units of accounting in a multiple element arrangement and requires the allocation of arrangement consideration to each deliverable to be based on the relative selling price. The FASB also amended the accounting standards for revenue recognition to exclude software that is contained in a tangible product from the scope of software revenue guidance when the software is essential to the tangible product’s functionality. Implementation of this new authoritative guidance had an insignificant impact on reported net sales compared to net sales under previous guidance, as the new guidance did not change the units of accounting within sales arrangements and the elimination of the residual method for the allocation of arrangement consideration had an inconsequential impact on the amount and timing of reported net sales. For fiscal 2010 and subsequent periods, 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, as amended.
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments Applied uses financial instruments, such as forward exchange and currency option contracts, to hedge a portion of, but not all, existing and anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions typically expected to occur within 24 months. The terms of currency instruments used for hedging purposes are generally consistent with the timing of the transactions being hedged. 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. All of Applied’s derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value based upon quoted market prices for comparable instruments. For derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges of anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions, the effective portion of the gain or loss on these hedges is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity, and is reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. If the transaction being hedged fails to occur, or if a portion of any derivative is ineffective, the gain or loss on the associated financial instrument is recorded promptly in earnings. For derivative instruments used to hedge existing foreign currency denominated assets or liabilities, the gain or loss on these hedges is recorded promptly in earnings to offset the changes in the fair value of the assets or liabilities being hedged. Applied does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation As of October 30, 2011, primarily all of Applied’s subsidiaries use the United States dollar as their functional currency. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated using exchange rates in effect at the end of the period, except for non-monetary assets, such as inventories and property, plant and equipment, which are translated using historical exchange rates. Revenues and costs are translated using average exchange rates for the period, except for costs related to those balance sheet items that are translated using historical exchange rates. The resulting translation gains and losses are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as incurred.
Concentrations of Credit Risk	Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject Applied to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash equivalents, investments, trade accounts receivable and derivative financial instruments used in hedging activities. Applied invests in a variety of financial instruments, such as, but not limited to, certificates of deposit, corporate and municipal bonds, United States Treasury and agency securities, and asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, and, by policy, limits the amount of credit exposure with any one financial institution or commercial issuer. Applied performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and generally requires no collateral to secure accounts receivable. Applied maintains an allowance reserve for potentially uncollectible accounts receivable based on its assessment of the collectability of accounts receivable. Applied regularly reviews the allowance by considering factors such as historical experience, credit quality, age of the accounts receivable balances, and current economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay. In addition, Applied utilizes letters of credit to mitigate credit risk when considered appropriate. Applied is exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to derivative financial instruments, but does not expect any counterparties to fail to meet their obligations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncement	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In September 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to allow entities to use a qualitative approach to test goodwill for impairment. This authoritative guidance permits an entity to first perform 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, it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. Otherwise, the two-step goodwill impairment test is not required. This guidance is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011 and earlier adoption is permitted. Applied elected to adopt this authoritative guidance in fiscal 2011. The implementation of this authoritative guidance had no impact on Applied’s financial position or results of operations. In June 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income to require an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This authoritative guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of equity. This guidance is effective for Applied in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied retrospectively. The implementation of this authoritative guidance will change only the presentation of comprehensive income and will have no impact on Applied’s financial position or results of operations. In May 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to provide a consistent definition of fair value and ensure that the fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are similar between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. This authoritative guidance limits the highest-and-best-use measure to nonfinancial assets, permits certain financial assets and liabilities with offsetting positions in market or counterparty credit risks to be measured on a net basis, and provides guidance on the applicability of premiums and discounts. This authoritative guidance also expands the disclosures on Level 3 inputs by requiring quantitative disclosure of the unobservable inputs and assumptions, as well as description of the valuation processes and the sensitivity of the fair value to changes in unobservable inputs. The new guidance will be effective for Applied in the first quarter of fiscal 2012. The implementation of this authoritative guidance is not expected to have a material impact on Applied’s financial position or results of operations. In December 2010, the FASB amended its existing guidance for goodwill and other intangible assets. This authoritative guidance modifies Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those reporting units, an entity is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if there are qualitative factors indicating that it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. The qualitative factors are consistent with the existing guidance which requires goodwill of a reporting unit to be tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. This authoritative guidance becomes effective for Applied in the first quarter fiscal 2012. The implementation of this authoritative guidance is not expected to have a material impact on Applied’s financial position or results of operations. In December 2010, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on business combinations. This authoritative guidance requires a public entity that presents comparative financial statements to disclose the revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combinations that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the prior annual reporting period. In addition, this authoritative guidance expands the supplemental pro forma disclosures to include a description of the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. This authoritative guidance is effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. This authoritative guidance becomes effective for Applied in the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Abstract]

Elements used in computing both basic and diluted net earnings per share


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$	1,926	$	938	$	(305	)
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		1,319		1,340		1,333
Effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plans shares		11		9		—

Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share		1,330		1,349		1,333

Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	1.46	$	0.70	$	(0.23	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	1.45	$	0.70	$	(0.23	)

Potentially dilutive securities		16		34		85

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Abstract]

Summary of cash, cash equivalents and investments


October 30, 2011	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	(In millions)
Cash	$	297	$	—	$	—	$	297

Cash equivalents:
Money market funds		5,663		—		—		5,663

Total Cash equivalents		5,663		—		—		5,663

Total Cash and Cash equivalents	$	5,960	$	—	$	—	$	5,960

Short-term and long-term investments:
U.S. Treasury and agency securities	$	184	$	1	$	—	$	185
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		371		2		—		373
U.S. commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes		256		3		1		258
Other debt securities*		307		3		1		309

Total fixed income securities		1,118		9		2		1,125
Publicly traded equity securities		8		19		—		27
Equity investments in privately-held companies		62		—		—		62

Total short-term and long-term investments	$	1,188	$	28	$	2	$	1,214

Total Cash, Cash equivalents and Investments	$	7,148	$	28	$	2	$	7,174


October 31, 2010	Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses		Estimated Fair Value
	(In millions)
Cash	$	701	$	—	$	—	$	701

Cash equivalents:
Money market funds		1,139		—		—		1,139
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		18		—		—		18

Total Cash equivalents		1,157		—		—		1,157

Total Cash and Cash equivalents	$	1,858	$	—	$	—	$	1,858

Short-term and long-term investments:
U.S. Treasury and agency securities	$	665	$	8	$	—	$	673
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		500		5		—		505
U.S. commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes		502		7		—		509
Other debt securities*		261		3		1		263

Total fixed income securities		1,928		23		1		1,950
Publicly traded equity securities		9		16		—		25
Equity investments in privately-held companies		59		—		—		59

Total short-term and long-term investments	$	1,996	$	39	$	1	$	2,034

Total Cash, Cash equivalents and Investments	$	3,854	$	39	$	1	$	3,892

*	Other debt securities consist primarily of investment grade asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities.

Contractual maturities of investments


	Cost		Estimated Fair Value
	(In millions)
Due in one year or less	$	253	$	254
Due after one through five years		556		559
Due after five years		3		3
No single maturity date		376		398

	$	1,188	$	1,214

Gains and losses on investments


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions)
Gross realized gains	$	20	$	6	$	9
Gross realized losses	$	4	$	2	$	10

Gross unrealized losses and the fair market value of investments


	In Loss Position for Less Than 12 Months				Total
	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
	(In millions)
U.S. commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes	$	38	$	1	$	38	$	1
Other debt securities		77		1		77		1

Total	$	115	$	2	$	115	$	2

The following table provides the fair market value of Applied’s investments with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of October 31, 2010.


	In Loss Position for Less Than 12 Months				Total
	Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses
	(In millions)
Other debt securities	$	56	$	1	$	56	$	1

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Financial assets/liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis


	October 30, 2011										October 31, 2010
	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
	(In millions)										(In millions)
Assets:
Money market funds	$	5,663	$	—		$	—	$	5,663		$	1,139	$	—		$	—	$	1,139
U.S. Treasury and agency securities		109		76			—		185			153		520			—		673
U.S. commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes		—		258			—		258			—		509			—		509
Obligations of states and political subdivisions		—		373			—		373			—		523			—		523
Other debt securities		—		309			—		309			—		263			—		263
Publicly traded equity securities		27		—			—		27			25		—			—		25
Foreign exchange derivative assets		—		1			—		1			—		6			—		6

Total	$	5,799	$	1,017		$	—	$	6,816		$	1,317	$	1,821		$	—	$	3,138

Liabilities:
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(1	)

Total	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(1	)	$	—	$	(1	)

Financial assets/liablities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis and Impairment Charges Recorded


	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Impairment of Equity Investments in Privately-Held Companies
	(In millions)
Equity investments in privately-held companies measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during fiscal 2011	$	—	$	—	$	22	$	3


	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Impairment of Equity Investments in Privately-Held Companies
	(In millions)
Equity investments in privately-held companies measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during fiscal 2010	$	—	$	—	$	19	$	13

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Fair values of derivative instruments


		Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
	Balance Sheet Location	October 30, 2011		October 31, 2010		Balance Sheet Location	October 30, 2011		October 31, 2010
		(In millions)					(In millions)
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	1	$	5	Accrued expenses	$	1	$	1


Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	—	$	1	Accrued expenses	$	—	$	—

Total derivatives		$	1	$	6		$	1	$	1

Effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statement of operations


		2011									2010
		Effective Portion						Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing			Effective Portion					Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing
	Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income or Recognized in Income	Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI			Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income			Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income			Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI		Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income			Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income
		(In millions)									(In millions)
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Foreign exchange contracts	Cost of products sold	$	(4	)	$	(1	)	$	(6	)	$	1	$	(4	)	$	(2	)
Foreign exchange contracts	General and administrative		—			4			(1	)		—		(1	)		(2	)
Foreign exchange contracts	Research, development and engineering		—			—			—			—		(1	)		—

Total		$	(4	)	$	3		$	(7	)	$	1	$	(6	)	$	(4	)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments in statement of operations


		2011			2010
	Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income
		(In millions)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts	General and administrative	$	(4	)	$	(20	)

Total		$	(4	)	$	(20	)


	2011			2010
	(In millions)
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments at beginning of year	$	4		$	—
Increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative instruments		(2	)		2
Gain (loss) reclassified into earnings, net		(2	)		2

Unrealized gain, net, on derivative instruments at end of year	$	—		$	4

Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]

Sale and discounting of accounts receivable


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions)
Discounted letters of credit	$	211	$	230	$	299
Factored accounts receivable and discounted promissory notes		80		157		43

Total	$	291	$	387	$	342

Balance Sheet Detail (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Balance Sheet Detail [Abstract]

Inventories


	October 30, 2011		October 31, 2010
	(In millions)
Inventories
Customer service spares	$	328	$	324
Raw materials		407		260
Work-in-process		336		500
Finished goods		630		463

	$	1,701	$	1,547

Property, plant and equipment, net


	Useful Life	October 30, 2011			October 31, 2010
	(In years)	(In millions)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Land and improvements		$	163		$	227
Buildings and improvements	3-30		1,155			1,234
Demonstration and manufacturing equipment	3-5		686			670
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment	3-15		722			719
Construction in progress			12			19

Gross property, plant and equipment			2,738			2,869
Accumulated depreciation			(1,872	)		(1,906	)

		$	866		$	963

Accounts payable and accrued expenses


	October 30, 2011		October 31, 2010
	(In millions)
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts payable	$	484	$	658
Compensation and employee benefits		455		435
Warranty		168		155
Dividends payable		104		93
Other accrued taxes		81		99
Interest payable		31		1
Restructuring reserve		11		104
Other		186		221

	$	1,520	$	1,766

Customer deposits and deferred revenue


	October 30, 2011		October 31, 2010
	(In millions)
Customer Deposits and Deferred Revenue
Customer deposits	$	249	$	407
Deferred revenue		867		440

	$	1,116	$	847

Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Indefinite-lived intangible assets


	October 30, 2011						October 31, 2010
	Goodwill		Other Intangible Assets		Total		Goodwill		Other Intangible Assets		Total
	(In millions)
Silicon Systems Group	$	381	$	—	$	381	$	381	$	—	$	381
Applied Global Services		193		—		193		177		18		195
Display		116		—		116		116		—		116
Energy and Environmental Solutions		645		—		645		662		—		662

Carrying amount	$	1,335	$	—	$	1,335	$	1,336	$	18	$	1,354

Amortized intangible assets


	October 30, 2011									October 31, 2010
	Purchased Technology			Other Intangible Assets			Total			Purchased Technology			Other Intangible Assets			Total
	(In millions)
Silicon Systems Group	$	310		$	20		$	330		$	310		$	20		$	330
Applied Global Services		28			40			68			32			61			93
Display		110			33			143			110			33			143
Energy and Environmental Solutions		105			232			337			105			232			337

Gross carrying amount	$	553		$	325		$	878		$	557		$	346		$	903

Silicon Systems Group	$	(256	)	$	(8	)	$	(264	)	$	(247	)	$	(6	)	$	(253	)
Applied Global Services		(20	)		(31	)		(51	)		(19	)		(43	)		(62	)
Display		(102	)		(25	)		(127	)		(96	)		(23	)		(119	)
Energy and Environmental Solutions		(48	)		(177	)		(225	)		(37	)		(163	)		(200	)

Accumulated amortization	$	(426	)	$	(241	)	$	(667	)	$	(399	)	$	(235	)	$	(634	)

Carrying amount	$	127		$	84		$	211		$	158		$	111		$	269

Future estimated amortization expense


	Amortization Expense
	(In millions)
2012		50
2013		48
2014		40
2015		25
2016		17
Thereafter		31

	$	211

Business Combinations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Purchase price allocation for acquisitions


Fair Market Values	Acquisitions 2010
	(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	39
Accounts receivable, net		38
Inventories		62
Other current assets		4
Property and equipment, net		46
Goodwill		165
Purchased intangible assets		93

Total assets acquired		447
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(47	)
Other liabilities		(25	)

Total liabilities assumed		(72	)

Purchase price allocated	$	375


	Useful Life	Purchased Intangible Assets 2010
	(In years)	(In millions)
Developed technology	6 - 10	$	66
Customer relationships	8		11
Trade names	3 - 10		6
Patents and trademarks	7 - 10		5
Backlog	1		4
Other	5		1

Total purchased intangible assets		$	93

Borrowing Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Borrowing Facilities and Long-Term Debt [Abstract]

Long Term Debt Outstanding


Due Date	Principal Amount			Stated Interest Rate			Effective Interest Rate			Interest Pay Date	Interest Pay Date
	(In millions)
June 15, 2016	$	400			2.650	%		2.666	%	June 15	December 15
October 15, 2017		200			7.125	%		7.190	%	April 15	October 15
June 15, 2021		750			4.300	%		4.326	%	June 15	December 15
June 15, 2041		600			5.850	%		5.879	%	June 15	December 15
Other debt		1

		1,951
Total unamortized discount		(4	)

Total long-term debt	$	1,947

Long-term debt outstanding as of October 31, 2010 was as follows:


Due Date	Principal Amount			Stated Interest Rate			Effective Interest Rate			Interest Pay Date		Interest Pay Date
	(In millions)
October 15, 2017	$	200			7.125	%		7.190	%		April 15		October 15
Other debt		5

		205
Current portion		(1	)

Total long-term debt	$	204

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments [Abstract]

Components of the restructuring and asset impairment


	2011			2010		2009
	(In millions)
Provision for restructuring reserves, severance	$	(60	)	$	129	$	142
Provision for restructuring reserves, facilities		—			—		(3	)
Asset impairments		30			117		17

Total	$	(30	)	$	246	$	156

Changes in restructuring reserves related to other restructuring plans and facilities realignment


	Severance			Facilities			Total
	(In millions)
Balance, October 26, 2008		5			15			20
Provision for restructuring reserves		145			—			145
Consumption of reserves		(121	)		(7	)		(128	)
Adjustment of restructuring reserves		(3	)		(3	)		(6	)

Balance, October 25, 2009		26			5			31
Provision for restructuring reserves		149			—			149
Consumption of reserves		(56	)		—			(56	)
Adjustment of restructuring reserves		(20	)		—			(20	)

Balance, October 31, 2010	$	99		$	5		$	104
Consumption of reserves		(33	)		—			(33	)
Adjustment of restructuring reserves		(60	)		—			(60	)

Balance, October 30, 2011	$	6		$	5		$	11

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Equity-Based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Stockholders' Equity, Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, after-tax basis


	October 30, 2011			October 31, 2010
	(In millions)
Unrealized gain on investments, net	$	17		$	25
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments qualifying as cash flow hedges		—			4
Pension liability		(25	)		(39	)
Cumulative translation adjustments		14			12

	$	6		$	2

Summary of stock repurchases


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Shares of common stock repurchased		36		29		2
Cost of stock repurchased	$	468	$	350	$	23
Average price paid per share	$	12.88	$	12.15	$	11.80

Dividends declared by board of directors


Date declared	Record date	Payable date	Amount per share
December 7, 2010	March 2, 2011	March 23, 2011	$ 0.07
March 8, 2011	June 1, 2011	June 22, 2011	$ 0.08
June 6, 2011	August 31, 2011	September 21, 2011	$ 0.08
September 13, 2011	November 23, 2011	December 14, 2011	$ 0.08

Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions)
Share-based compensation	$	146	$	126	$	147
Tax benefit recognized	$	42	$	38	$	41

Effect of share-based compensation on the results of operations


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions)
Cost of products sold	$	48	$	32	$	28
Research, development, and engineering		46		43		50
Selling, general and administrative		52		51		69

Total share-based compensation	$	146	$	126	$	147

Weighted average assumptions used for stock options granted


	2009
Stock Options:
Dividend yield		2.8	%
Expected volatility		49.9	%
Risk-free interest rate		1.26	%
Expected life (in years)		3.0

Stock option activity


	2011					2010					2009
	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Outstanding, beginning of year		51		$	15.04		73		$	14.72		61		$	17.71
Granted and assumed		—		$	—		—		$	—		24		$	8.58
Exercised		(5	)	$	9.21		(7	)	$	10.88		(1	)	$	11.44
Canceled and forfeited		(16	)	$	20.28		(15	)	$	15.64		(11	)	$	17.73

Outstanding, end of year		30		$	13.05		51		$	15.04		73		$	14.72

Exercisable, end of year		24		$	14.23		37		$	17.39		50		$	17.53

Options outstanding and exercisable


	Options Outstanding								Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life		Aggregate Intrinsic Value		Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(In millions)				(In years)		(In millions)		(In millions)				(In millions)
$0.01 — $9.99		14	$	8.58		2.36	$	58		8	$	8.58	$	33
$10.00 — $19.99		16	$	17.08		0.82		—		16	$	17.08		—
$20.00 — $29.99		—	$	21.91		2.14		—		—	$	21.91		—

		30	$	13.05		1.56	$	58		24	$	14.23	$	33

Options exercisable and expected to become exercisable		30	$	13.08		1.55	$	58

Restricted stock units and restricted stock activity


	Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
Non-vested restricted stock units and restricted stock at October 31, 2010		18		$	13.33		2.8 Years	$	227
Granted		17			12.62
Vested		(5	)		14.64
Canceled		(2	)		13.11

Non-vested restricted stock units and restricted stock at October 30, 2011		28			12.64		2.8	$	345

Non-vested restricted stock units and restricted stock expected to vest		24			12.52		2.7	$	304

Significant valuation assumptions in relation to ESPP


	2011			2010			2009
ESPP:
Dividend yield		2.53	%		2.44	%		2.37	%
Expected volatility		31.1	%		33.3	%		58.8	%
Risk-free interest rate		0.09	%		0.19	%		0.33	%
Expected life (in years)		0.5			0.5			0.5

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]

Changes in benefit obligations and plan assets including post-retirement benefits


	2011			2010
	(In millions, except percentages)
Change in projected benefit obligation
Beginning projected benefit obligation	$	309		$	279
Service cost		15			13
Interest cost		14			13
Plan participants’ contributions		1			1
Actuarial (gain) loss		(26	)		25
Curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits		(9	)		(9	)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes		5			(7	)
Benefits paid		(8	)		(6	)
Plan amendments and business combinations		2			—

Ending projected benefit obligation	$	303		$	309

Ending accumulated benefit obligation	$	273		$	279

Range of assumptions to determine benefit obligations
Discount rate		1.7% - 6.5%			1.5% - 5.6%
Rate of compensation increase		2.0% - 5.0%			2.0% - 5.0%
Change in plan assets
Beginning fair value of plan assets	$	162		$	110
Return on plan assets		3			7
Employer contributions		26			61
Plan participants’ contributions		1			1
Foreign currency exchange rate changes		2			(3	)
Divestitures, settlements and business combinations		(3	)		(8	)
Benefits paid		(8	)		(6	)

Ending fair value of plan assets	$	183		$	162

Funded status	$	(120	)	$	(147	)

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets
Noncurrent asset	$	13		$	—
Current liability		(3	)		(3	)
Noncurrent liability		(130	)		(144	)

Total	$	(120	)	$	(147	)

Estimated amortization from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year
Actuarial loss		1			2

Total	$	1		$	2

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Net actuarial loss	$	27		$	48
Prior service cost (credit)		(4	)		(4	)

Total	$	23		$	44

Plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets
Projected benefit obligation	$	259		$	309
Fair value of plan assets	$	126		$	162
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	225		$	225
Fair value of plan assets	$	116		$	106

Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets


	2011			2010
Plan assets — allocation
Equity securities		37	%		38	%
Debt securities		28	%		29	%
Cash		4	%		—
Other		31	%		33	%

Activity in Level 3 instruments


	October 30, 2011								October 31, 2010
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	(In millions)								(In millions)
Equity securities	$	67	$	—	$	—	$	67	$	62	$	—	$	—	$	62
Debt securities		51		—		—		51		46		—		—		46
Insurance contracts		—		—		48		48		—		—		44		44
Commingled funds		—		10		—		10		—		10		—		10
Cash		7		—		—		7		—		—		—		—

Total	$	125	$	10	$	48	$	183	$	108	$	10	$	44	$	162

The following table presents the activity in Level 3 instruments during fiscal 2011:


	2011		2010
	Level 3		Level 3
	(In millions)
Balance, beginning of year	$	44	$	11
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at reporting date		1		—
Purchases, sales, settlements, net		2		32
Actual return on transfers in and/or out of Level 3, net		—		—
Currency impact		1		1

Balance, end of year	$	48	$	44

Components of net periodic benefit costs of defined and postretirement benefit plans


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions, except percentages)
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost	$	15	$	13	$	13
Interest cost		14		13		12
Expected return on plan assets		(11)		(7)		(7)
Amortization of actuarial loss		2		1		1
Settlement loss		2		1		1
Curtailment gain		(4)		—		(2)

Net periodic benefit cost	$	18	$	21	$	18

Weighted average assumptions
Discount rate		4.33%		4.76%		5.00%
Expected long-term return on assets		6.39%		6.92%		7.43%
Rate of compensation increase		3.42%		3.30%		3.67%

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of one or more of the entity's defined benefit pension plans or one or more other defined benefit postretirement plans, separately for pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans including the entity's schedule of fair value of plan assets for defined benefit or other postretirement plans.

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Components of income (loss) from operations before income taxes


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions)
U.S.	$	1,257	$	787	$	(555	)
Foreign		1,121		600		69

	$	2,378	$	1,387	$	(486	)

Components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes


	2011			2010			2009
	(In millions)
Current:
U.S.	$	290		$	463		$	(197	)
Foreign		206			134			23
State		5			34			(37	)

		501			631			(211	)

Deferred:
U.S.		(95	)		(160	)		25
Foreign		(23	)		4			10
State		69			(26	)		(5	)

		(49	)		(182	)		30

	$	452		$	449		$	(181	)

Effective income tax rate continuing operations tax rate reconciliation


	2011			2010			2009
Tax provision (benefit) at U.S. statutory rate		35.0	%		35.0	%		(35.0	)%
Favorable resolutions from audits of prior years’ income tax filings		(6.9	)		—			(2.9	)
Effect of foreign operations taxed at various rates		(10.1	)		(3.0	)		—
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		1.6			0.9			(3.9	)
Research and other tax credits		(1.2	)		(0.3	)		(2.0	)
Export sales/production benefit		(0.8	)		(1.2	)		—
Equity method investment loss/impairment		—			—			5.7
Share-based compensation		0.4			0.6			2.4
Other		1.0			0.4			(1.5	)

		19.0	%		32.4	%		(37.2	)%

Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities


	October 30, 2011			October 31, 2010
	(In millions)
Deferred tax assets:
Inventory reserves and basis difference	$	214		$	228
Installation and warranty reserves		31			39
Foreign tax credits on undistributed foreign earnings		112			18
Accrued liabilities		250			217
Restructuring reserves		4			40
Deferred revenue		53			47
Capital loss carryforward		4			18
Tax credits and net operating losses		39			65
Deferred compensation		21			26
Share-based compensation		49			46
Intangibles		10			22

Gross deferred tax assets		787			766
Valuation allowance		(13	)		(13	)

Total deferred tax assets		774			753

Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation		(61	)		(43	)
Purchased technology		(86	)		(113	)
Other		(44	)		(49	)

Total gross deferred tax liabilities		(191	)		(205	)

Net deferred tax assets	$	583		$	548

Breakdown between current and non-current net deferred tax assets and liabilities


	October 30, 2011			October 31, 2010
	(In millions)
Current deferred tax asset	$	580		$	513
Non-current deferred tax asset		78			112
Current deferred tax liability		(1	)		(2	)
Non-current deferred tax liability		(74	)		(75	)

	$	583		$	548

A reconciliation of gross unrecognized tax benefits


	2011			2010
	(In millions)
Beginning balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits	$	328		$	325
Settlements with tax authorities		(314	)		—
Increases in tax positions for current years		45			3
Decreases in tax positions for prior years		—			—

Ending balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits	$	59		$	328

Warranty, Guarantees And Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Warranty Guarantees and Contingencies [Abstract]

Future minimum lease payments


	Lease Payments
	(In millions)
2012	$	33
2013		22
2014		14
2015		10
2016		8
Thereafter		21

	$	108

Changes in the warranty reserves


	2011			2010
	(In millions)
Beginning balance	$	155		$	117
Provisions for warranty		170			152
Consumption of reserves		(157	)		(114	)

Ending balance	$	168		$	155

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of a lessee's leasing arrangements including: (1) the basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (2) the existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (3) restrictions imposed by lease arrangements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing, (4) rent holidays, rent concessions, or leasehold improvement incentives and unusual provisions or conditions. Disclosure may also include the specific period used to amortize material leasehold improvements made at the inception of the lease or during the lease term. Additionally, for operating leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year: (a) future minimum rental payments required as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) the total of minimum rentals to be received in the future under noncancelable subleases as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, and (c) for all operating leases, rental expense for each period for which an income statement is presented, with separate amounts for minimum rentals, contingent rentals, and sublease rentals. Rental payments under leases with terms of a month or less that were not renewed need not be included.

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Industry Segment Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Industry Segment Operations [Abstract]

Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment


	Net Sales		Operating Income (Loss)			Depreciation/ Amortization		Capital Expenditures		Segment Assets
	(In millions)
2011:
Silicon Systems Group	$	5,415	$	1,764		$	52	$	59	$	2,036
Applied Global Services		2,413		482			13		7		1,337
Display		699		147			7		31		459
Energy and Environmental Solutions		1,990		453			34		16		1,438

Total Segment	$	10,517	$	2,846		$	106	$	113	$	5,270

2010:
Silicon Systems Group	$	5,304	$	1,892		$	66	$	39	$	2,317
Applied Global Services		1,865		337			25		5		1,285
Display		899		267			8		5		419
Energy and Environmental Solutions		1,481		(466	)		57		41		1,402

Total Segment	$	9,549	$	2,030		$	156	$	90	$	5,423

2009:
Silicon Systems Group	$	1,960	$	201		$	53	$	23	$	1,195
Applied Global Services		1,397		115			34		15		1,043
Display		502		51			12		15		445
Energy and Environmental Solutions		1,155		(234	)		80		51		1,853

Total Segment	$	5,014	$	133		$	179	$	104	$	4,536

Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)


	2011			2010			2009
	(In millions)
Total segment operating income	$	2,846		$	2,030		$	133
Corporate and unallocated costs		(496	)		(553	)		(371	)
Restructuring charges and asset impairments		21			(93	)		(156	)
Gain on sale of facility		27			—			—

Income (loss) from operations	$	2,398		$	1,384		$	(394	)

Reconciliations of depreciation and amortization expense to Applied's consolidated totals


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions)
Total segment depreciation and amortization	$	106	$	156	$	179
Depreciation on shared facilities and information technology assets		140		149		112

Consolidated depreciation and amortization	$	246	$	305	$	291

Reconciliation of capital expenditures to Applied's consolidated totals


	2011		2010		2009
	(In millions)
Total segment capital expenditures	$	113	$	90	$	104
Shared facilities and information technology assets		96		79		145

Consolidated capital expenditures	$	209	$	169	$	249

Reconciliation of segment assets to Applied's consolidated totals


	October 30, 2011			October 31, 2010			October 25, 2009
	(In millions)
Total segment assets	$	5,270		$	5,423		$	4,536
Cash and investments		7,174			3,892			3,267
Allowance for bad debts		(73	)		(74	)		(68	)
Deferred income taxes		658			625			455
Other current assets		90			93			337
Common property, plant and equipment		620			740			821
Other assets		122			244			226

Consolidated total assets	$	13,861		$	10,943		$	9,574

Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region


	Net Sales		Long-lived Assets
	(In millions)
2011:
North America(1)	$	1,963	$	623

China		2,574		81
Taiwan		2,093		33
Korea		1,263		8
Europe		1,120		128
Japan		912		7
Southeast Asia		592		71

Total outside North America		8,554		328

Consolidated total	$	10,517	$	951

2010:
North America(1)	$	1,147	$	715

China		1,557		78
Taiwan		2,750		32
Korea		1,768		5
Europe		981		95
Japan		768		5
Southeast Asia		578		65

Total outside North America		8,402		280

Consolidated total	$	9,549	$	995

2009:
North America(1)	$	966	$	803

China		635		98
Taiwan		1,026		33
Korea		664		5
Europe		753		115
Japan		718		7
Southeast Asia		252		57

Total outside North America		4,048		315

Consolidated total	$	5,014	$	1,118

(1)	Primarily the United States.

Companies accounted for at least 10 percent of Applied's net sales


	2011			2010			2009
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.		12	%		14	%		10	%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited		10	%		11	%		*
Intel Corporation		10	%		*			12	%

*	Less than 10%.

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.

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Unaudited Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 30, 2011

Unaudited Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data [Abstract]

Unaudited Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data


	Fiscal Quarter
	First		Second		Third		Fourth		Fiscal Year
	(In millions, except per share amounts)
2011:
Net sales	$	2,686	$	2,862	$	2,787	$	2,182	$	10,517
Gross margin	$	1,136	$	1,189	$	1,184	$	852	$	4,360
Net income	$	506	$	489	$	476	$	456	$	1,926
Earnings per diluted share	$	0.38	$	0.37	$	0.36	$	0.34	$	1.45
2010:
Net sales	$	1,849	$	2,296	$	2,518	$	2,886	$	9,549
Gross margin	$	711	$	927	$	860	$	1,217	$	3,715
Net income	$	83	$	264	$	123	$	468	$	938
Earnings per diluted share	$	0.06	$	0.20	$	0.09	$	0.35	$	0.70

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011 Year	Oct. 31, 2010 USD ($)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Inventory related charges \| $		$ 330
Buildings and improvements [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum	3
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	30
Demonstration and manufacturing equipment [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum	3
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	5
Software [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum	3
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	5
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum	3
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	15
Purchased technology and other intangible assets [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum	1
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum	15
Land Improvements [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Term of amortization	Shorter of 15 years or the estimated useful life
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Term of amortization	shorter of five years or the lease term

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2011	May 01, 2011	Jan. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Aug. 01, 2010	May 02, 2010	Jan. 31, 2010	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$ 456	$ 476	$ 489	$ 506	$ 468	$ 123	$ 264	$ 83	$ 1,926	$ 938	$ (305)
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding									1,319	1,340	1,333
Effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plans shares									11	9	0
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share									1,330	1,349	1,333
Basic earnings (loss) per share									$ 1.46	$ 0.70	$ (0.23)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$ 0.34	$ 0.36	$ 0.37	$ 0.38	$ 0.35	$ 0.09	$ 0.20	$ 0.06	$ 1.45	$ 0.70	$ (0.23)
Potentially dilutive securities									16	34	85

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Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented.

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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period.

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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period.

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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period.

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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

Oct. 30, 2011

Oct. 31, 2010

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost

$ 7,148

$ 3,854

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Gains

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Losses

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value

7,174

3,892

Total cash and cash equivalents [Member]

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost

5,960

1,858

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Gains

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Losses

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value

5,960

1,858

Cash [Member]

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost

297

701

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Gains

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Losses

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value

297

701

Money market funds [Member]

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost

5,663

1,139

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Gains

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Losses

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value

5,663

1,139

Obligations of states and political subdivisions, cash equivalent [Member]

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Gains

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Losses

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value

Cash equivalents [Member]

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost

5,663

1,157

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Gains

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Losses

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value

5,663

1,157

U.S. Treasury and agency securities [Member]

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost

184

665

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Gains

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Losses

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value

185

673

Obligations of states and political subdivisions [Member]

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost

371

500

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Gains

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Losses

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value

373

505

U.S. commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes [Member]

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost

256

502

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Gains

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Losses

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value

258

509

Other debt securities [Member]

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost

^[1]

307

261

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Gains

^[1]

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Losses

^[1]

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value

^[1]

309

263

Total fixed income securities [Member]

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost

1,118

1,928

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Gains

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Losses

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value

1,125

1,950

Publicly traded equity securities [Member]

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Gains

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Losses

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value

Equity investments in privately-held companies [Member]

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Gains

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Losses

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value

Short-term and long-term investments [Member]

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cost

1,188

1,996

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Gains

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Gross Unrealized Losses

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Estimated Fair Value

$ 1,214

$ 2,034

[1]	Other debt securities consist primarily of investment grade asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities.

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Contractual maturities of investments
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Due in one year or less, Estimated Fair value	254
Due after one through five years, Cost	556
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Due after five years, Estimated Fair Value	3
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No single maturity date, Estimated Fair Value	398
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Gains and Losses on Investments
Gross realized gains	$ 20	$ 6	$ 9
Gross realized losses	$ 4	$ 2	$ 10

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
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In Loss Position for Less Than 12 Months, Fair Value	$ 115
In Loss Position for Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	2
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In Loss Position for Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	1
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Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	1
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In Loss Position for Less Than 12 Months, Gross Unrealized Losses	1	1
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Total, Gross Unrealized Losses	$ 1	$ 1

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Details Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Impairments of investments	$ 3	$ 13	$ 84
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Gross unrealized loss due to a decrease in the fair value of certain fixed income securities	$ 2
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Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income.

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Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Assets:
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Total	(1)	(1)
Money market funds [Member]
Assets:
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US Treasury and agency securities [Member]
Assets:
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U.S. commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes [Member]
Assets:
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Obligations of states and political subdivisions [Member]
Assets:
Investment securities	373	523
Other debt securities [Member]
Assets:
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Publicly traded equity securities [Member]
Assets:
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Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Foreign exchange derivative assets	0	0
Total	5,799	1,317
Liabilities
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities	0	0
Total	0	0
Level 1 [Member] \| Money market funds [Member]
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Level 1 [Member] \| US Treasury and agency securities [Member]
Assets:
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Level 1 [Member] \| U.S. commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes [Member]
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Level 1 [Member] \| Obligations of states and political subdivisions [Member]
Assets:
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Level 1 [Member] \| Other debt securities [Member]
Assets:
Investment securities	0	0
Level 1 [Member] \| Publicly traded equity securities [Member]
Assets:
Investment securities	27	25
Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Foreign exchange derivative assets	1	6
Total	1,017	1,821
Liabilities
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities	(1)	(1)
Total	(1)	(1)
Level 2 [Member] \| Money market funds [Member]
Assets:
Investment securities	0	0
Level 2 [Member] \| US Treasury and agency securities [Member]
Assets:
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Level 2 [Member] \| U.S. commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes [Member]
Assets:
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Level 2 [Member] \| Publicly traded equity securities [Member]
Assets:
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Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
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Total	0	0
Liabilities
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities	0	0
Total	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| Money market funds [Member]
Assets:
Investment securities	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| US Treasury and agency securities [Member]
Assets:
Investment securities	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| U.S. commercial paper, corporate bonds and medium-term notes [Member]
Assets:
Investment securities	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| Obligations of states and political subdivisions [Member]
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Level 3 [Member] \| Other debt securities [Member]
Assets:
Investment securities	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| Publicly traded equity securities [Member]
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Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Financial assets/liablities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis and Impairment Charges Recorded
Impairment of equity method investment in privately-held companies measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis	$ 3	$ 13
Level 1 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Financial assets/liablities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis and Impairment Charges Recorded
Equity investments in privately-held companies measured on non-recurring basis	0	0
Level 2 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Financial assets/liablities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis and Impairment Charges Recorded
Equity investments in privately-held companies measured on non-recurring basis	0	0
Level 3 [Member] \| Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Financial assets/liablities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis and Impairment Charges Recorded
Equity investments in privately-held companies measured on non-recurring basis	$ 22	$ 19

- Definition

This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents investment securities as of the balance sheet date which may include marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, and investments accounted for under the equity method.

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Fair Value Measurements (Details Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Impairments of investments	$ 3	$ 13	$ 84
Fair Value Measurements (Textuals) [Abstract]
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Investments accounted for under cost method of accounting	40	40
Impairment charges associated with equity investments in privately-held companies			17
Long-term debt at carrying value	1,900	206
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Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
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Equity Method Investments [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
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Publicly traded equity securities [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Impairments of investments			20
Marketable Securities [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Fair values of derivative instruments
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 1	$ 6
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	1	1
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Other current asset [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value	1	5
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] \| Accrued expenses [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	1	1
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member] \| Other current asset [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value	0	1
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member] \| Accrued expenses [Member]
Fair values of derivative instruments
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 1) - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI, Effective Portion	$ (4)	$ 1
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion	3	(6)
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	(7)	(4)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI, Effective Portion	(4)	1
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Cost of products sold [Member]
Effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion	(1)	(4)
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	(6)	(2)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| General and administrative [Member]
Effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion	4	(1)
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	(1)	(2)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Research, development and engineering [Member]
Effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion	0	(1)
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 2) - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments in Statement of Operations
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income	$ (4)	$ (20)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| General and administrative [Member]
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments in Statement of Operations
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income	$ (4)	$ (20)

- Definition

The amount of net gains and losses recognized in income during the period on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges, on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges, and on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments.

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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Derivative-related activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments at beginning of year	$ 4	$ 0
Increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative instruments	(2)	2
Gain (loss) reclassified into earnings, net	(2)	2
Unrealized gain, net, on derivative instruments at end of year	$ 0	$ 4

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 25, 2009
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Textuals) [Abstract]
Time period over which majority of after tax gain loss related to derivatives to be reclassified into earnings	12 months
Time period for hedging of foreign currency transactions	24 months
Amount recognized due to discontinuance of cash flow hedges		$ 25

Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Sale and Discounting of Accounts Receivable
Discounted letters of credit	$ 211	$ 230	$ 299
Factored accounts receivable and discounted promissory notes	80	157	43
Total	291	387	$ 342
Accounts Receivable, Net (Textual) [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 73	$ 74

Balance Sheet Detail (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Balance Sheet Detail (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011 USD ($) Year	Oct. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Oct. 25, 2009 USD ($)
Balance Sheet Detail Additional (Textuals) [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale of property	$ 130	$ 0	$ 0
Proceeds of certain assets held for sale	31
Inventories
Customer service spares	328	324
Raw materials	407	260
Work-in-process	336	500
Finished goods	630	463
Total Inventories	1,701	1,547
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Land and improvements	163	227
Buildings and improvements	1,155	1,234
Demonstration and manufacturing equipment	686	670
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment	722	719
Construction in progress	12	19
Gross property, plant and equipment	2,738	2,869
Accumulated depreciation	(1,872)	(1,906)
Net property, plant and equipment	866	963
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts payable	484	658
Compensation and employee benefits	455	435
Warranty	168	155
Dividends payable	104	93
Other accrued taxes	81	99
Interest Payable	31	1
Restructuring reserve	11	104
Other	186	221
Total Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	1,520	1,766
Customer Deposits and Deferred Revenue
Customer deposits	249	407
Deferred revenue	867	440
Total Customer Deposits and Deferred Revenue	1,116	847
Balance Sheet Detail (Textuals) [Abstract]
Inventory at customer locations included in finished goods	224	148
Evaluation inventory	140	117
Contractual termination obligation charges	2	$ 40
North America [Member]
Balance Sheet Detail Additional (Textuals) [Abstract]
Proceeds from sale of property	99
Gain incurred on sale of property	$ 27
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum \| Year	3
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum \| Year	15
Demonstration and manufacturing equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum \| Year	3
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum \| Year	5
Building improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum \| Year	3
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum \| Year	30

Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011 USD ($) Year	Oct. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Oct. 25, 2009 USD ($)
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Goodwill	$ 1,335	$ 1,336
Other Intangible Assets	0	18
Total	1,335	1,354
Amortized intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	878	903
Accumulated amortization	(667)	(634)
Amortized intangible assets, net	211	269
Impairment charges of intangible assets and purchased technology	24
Future estimated amortization expense
Future estimated amortization expense, 2012	50
Future estimated amortization expense, 2013	48
Future estimated amortization expense, 2014	40
Future estimated amortization expense, 2015	25
Future estimated amortization expense, 2016	17
Future estimated amortization expense, Thereafter	31
Total	211
Goodwill , Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Textuals) [Abstract]
Goodwill from the Energy and Environmental Solutions segment	$ 17
Useful Life, Minimum \| Year	1
Useful Life, Maximum \| Year	15
Change in gross carrying amount of the amortized intangible assets	$ 25
Amortization expense	52	82	$ 89
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Goodwill	381	381
Other Intangible Assets	0	0
Total	381	381
Amortized intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	330	330
Accumulated amortization	(264)	(253)
Applied Global Services [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Goodwill	193	177
Other Intangible Assets	0	18
Total	193	195
Amortized intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	68	93
Accumulated amortization	(51)	(62)
Impairment charges of intangible assets and purchased technology	24
Display [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Goodwill	116	116
Other Intangible Assets	0	0
Total	116	116
Amortized intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	143	143
Accumulated amortization	(127)	(119)
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Goodwill	645	662
Other Intangible Assets	0	0
Total	645	662
Amortized intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	337	337
Accumulated amortization	(225)	(200)
Impairment charges of intangible assets and purchased technology		31
Purchased Technology [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	553	557
Accumulated amortization	(426)	(399)
Amortized intangible assets, net	127	158
Purchased Technology [Member] \| Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	310	310
Accumulated amortization	(256)	(247)
Purchased Technology [Member] \| Applied Global Services [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	28	32
Accumulated amortization	(20)	(19)
Impairment charges of intangible assets and purchased technology	6
Purchased Technology [Member] \| Display [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	110	110
Accumulated amortization	(102)	(96)
Purchased Technology [Member] \| Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	105	105
Accumulated amortization	(48)	(37)
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	325	346
Accumulated amortization	(241)	(235)
Amortized intangible assets, net	84	111
Other Intangible Assets [Member] \| Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	20	20
Accumulated amortization	(8)	(6)
Other Intangible Assets [Member] \| Applied Global Services [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	40	61
Accumulated amortization	(31)	(43)
Other Intangible Assets [Member] \| Display [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	33	33
Accumulated amortization	(25)	(23)
Other Intangible Assets [Member] \| Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Gross carrying amount	232	232
Accumulated amortization	(177)	$ (163)
Trade Names [Member]
Amortized intangible assets
Impairment charges of intangible assets and purchased technology	$ 18

Business Combinations (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Business Combinations (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011 Year	Oct. 31, 2010 USD ($) Year
Purchase prices for the acquisitions
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 39
Accounts receivable, net		38
Inventories		62
Other current assets		4
Property and equipment, net		46
Goodwill		165
Purchased intangible assets		93
Total assets acquired		447
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(47)
Other liabilities		(25)
Total liabilities assumed		(72)
Purchase price allocated		375
Purchased Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquisitions 2010		93
Useful Life, Minimum \| Year	1
Useful Life, Maximum \| Year	15
Developed Technology [Member]
Purchase prices for the acquisitions
Purchased intangible assets		66
Purchased Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquisitions 2010		$ 66
Useful Life, Minimum \| Year		6
Useful Life, Maximum \| Year		10
Customer Relationships [Member]
Purchase prices for the acquisitions
Purchased intangible assets		$ 11
Purchased Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquisitions 2010		$ 11
Intangible assets, useful life \| Year		8
Trade Names [Member]
Purchase prices for the acquisitions
Purchased intangible assets		$ 6
Purchased Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquisitions 2010		$ 6
Useful Life, Minimum \| Year		3
Useful Life, Maximum \| Year		10
Patents and Trademarks [Member]
Purchase prices for the acquisitions
Purchased intangible assets		$ 5
Purchased Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquisitions 2010		$ 5
Useful Life, Minimum \| Year		7
Useful Life, Maximum \| Year		10
Backlog [Member]
Purchase prices for the acquisitions
Purchased intangible assets		$ 4
Purchased Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquisitions 2010		$ 4
Intangible assets, useful life \| Year		1
Other [Member]
Purchase prices for the acquisitions
Purchased intangible assets		$ 1
Purchased Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquisitions 2010		$ 1
Intangible assets, useful life \| Year		5

Business Combinations (Details Textuals) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011 Year	Nov. 10, 2011 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 21, 2009 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2009 USD ($)
Business Combination (Textuals) [Abstract]
Useful Life, Minimum \| Year	1
Useful Life, Maximum \| Year	15
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cost of Acquisition, price per share \| $ / shares		$ 63
Total purchase price for acquired entity		$ 4,200
Semitool, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price for acquired entity			$ 323
Advent Solar [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price for acquired entity				$ 14

Borrowing Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Schedule of Long term debt
Principal amount	$ 1,951	$ 205
Less unamortized discount	(4)	0
Current portion	0	(1)
Total long-term debt	1,947	204
4.300% unsecured senior notes due 2021, interest payable June 15 and December 15 [Member]
Schedule of Long term debt
Principal amount	$ 750
Debt, interest rate, stated percentage	4.30%
Debt, interest rate, effective percentage	4.326%
Interest Pay Date	--06-15
Interest Pay Date	--12-15
5.850% unsecured senior notes due 2041, interest payable June 15 and December 15 [Member]
Schedule of Long term debt
Principal amount	$ 600
Debt, interest rate, stated percentage	5.85%
Debt, interest rate, effective percentage	5.879%
Interest Pay Date	--06-15
Interest Pay Date	--12-15
2.650% unsecured senior notes due 2016, interest payable June 15 and December 15 [Member]
Schedule of Long term debt
Principal amount	$ 400
Debt, interest rate, stated percentage	2.65%
Debt, interest rate, effective percentage	2.666%
Interest Pay Date	--06-15
Interest Pay Date	--12-15
7.125% unsecured senior notes due 2017, interest payable April 15 and October 15 [Member]
Schedule of Long term debt
Principal amount	$ 200	$ 200
Debt, interest rate, stated percentage	7.125%	7.125%
Debt, interest rate, effective percentage	7.19%	7.19%
Interest Pay Date	--04-15	--04-15
Interest Pay Date	--10-15	--10-15
Other Long Term Debt [Member]
Schedule of Long term debt
Principal amount	$ 1	$ 5

Borrowing Facilities and Long-Term Debt (Details Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Available revolving credit agreement	$ 1,600
Borrowing Facilities and Long Term Debt (Textuals) [Abstract]
Revolving credit period	4 years
Expiration of revolving credit period	May 2015
Other credit facilities	$ 105
Outstanding credit facilities	0	$ 0
Unsecured senior notes issued under underwriting agreement	1,750
Revolving Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Available revolving credit agreement	$ 1,500

Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Components of the restructuring and asset impairment
Provision for restructuring reserves, severance	$ (60)	$ 129	$ 142
Provision for restructuring reserves, facilities	0	0	(3)
Asset impairments	30	117	17
Total	$ (30)	$ 246	$ 156

- Definition

The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs incurred associated with an exit or disposal activity other than for a discontinued operations as defined under generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, and costs associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset.

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- Definition

The charge against earnings in the period for known and estimated costs of termination benefits provided to current employees that are involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding costs or losses pertaining to an entity newly acquired in a business combination or a discontinued operation as defined by generally accepted accounting principles and costs associated with one-time termination benefits.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)
-Number Topic 5
-Section P
-Subsection 3, 4

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name FASB Staff Position (FSP)
-Number FAS146-1
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 132R
-Paragraph 5-8
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 112
-Paragraph 7
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 146
-Paragraph 8-13, 20
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Reference 6: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 28
-Subparagraph (b)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6943989&loc=d3e3602-108585

Reference 7: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 420
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.P.3)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6394695&loc=d3e140864-122747

Reference 8: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 420
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (b)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6394359&loc=d3e17939-110869

Reference 9: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 420
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.P.4(b))
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6394695&loc=d3e140904-122747

Reference 10: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 715
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (a)(10)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6962843&loc=d3e1928-114920

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Restructuring Charges And Asset Impairments (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance Beginning	$ 104	$ 31	$ 20
Provision for restructuring reserves		149	145
Consumption of reserves	(33)	(56)	(128)
Adjustment of restructuring reserves	(60)	(20)	(6)
Balance Ending	11	104	31
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance Beginning	99	26	5
Provision for restructuring reserves		149	145
Consumption of reserves	(33)	(56)	(121)
Adjustment of restructuring reserves	(60)	(20)	(3)
Balance Ending	6	99	26
Facilities [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance Beginning	5	5	15
Consumption of reserves			(7)
Adjustment of restructuring reserves			(3)
Balance Ending	$ 5	$ 5	$ 5

- Definition

Amount of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of a previously accrued liability for a specified type of restructuring cost, excluding adjustments for costs incurred during the period, costs settled during the period, and foreign currency translation adjustments.

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Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details Textuals) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2010 USD ($) Position	Jan. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Oct. 30, 2011 USD ($) Position	Oct. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Oct. 25, 2009 USD ($)	Jul. 21, 2010 Position	Nov. 11, 2009 Position	Nov. 12, 2008 Position	Oct. 26, 2008 USD ($)
Restructuring and Asset Impairments (Textuals) [Abstract]
Employee severance charges			$ (60)	$ 129	$ 142
Assets impairment charges			3
Restructuring Reserve			11	104	31				$ 20
Impairment charges			24
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Restructuring and Asset Impairments (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges				405
Employee severance charges				45
Impairment charges				31
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring and Asset Impairments (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Reserve			6	99	26				5
Facilities [Member]
Restructuring and Asset Impairments (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring Reserve			$ 5	5	5				$ 15
Restructuring program - Energy and Environmental Solutions segment [Member]
Restructuring and Asset Impairments (Textuals) [Abstract]
Revised global workforce reduction \| Position			200
Employee severance charges				45
Favorable adjustment to restructuring reserves			$ 36
Assets impairment charges			3	108
Severance accrual associated with restructuring reserves			1
Impairment charges				$ 9
Restructuring program - Energy and Environmental Solutions segment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Restructuring and Asset Impairments (Textuals) [Abstract]
Reduction in global workforce \| Position						400
Restructuring program - Energy and Environmental Solutions segment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Restructuring and Asset Impairments (Textuals) [Abstract]
Reduction in global workforce \| Position						500
Restructuring program - 2009 [Member]
Restructuring and Asset Impairments (Textuals) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges		$ 104
Length of time to implement restructuring plan announced on November 11, 2009							18 months
Revised global workforce reduction \| Position	1,000
Favorable adjustment to restructuring reserves	$ 20
Additional favorable adjustment as a result of Global Workforce Reduction			19
Severance accrual associated with restructuring reserves			5
Restructuring program - 2009 [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Restructuring and Asset Impairments (Textuals) [Abstract]
Reduction in global workforce \| Position							1,300
Reduction in Global Workforce in percent							10.00%
Restructuring program - 2009 [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Restructuring and Asset Impairments (Textuals) [Abstract]
Reduction in global workforce \| Position							1,500
Reduction in Global Workforce in percent							12.00%
Restructuring program - 2008 [Member]
Restructuring and Asset Impairments (Textuals) [Abstract]
Reduction in global workforce \| Position								2,000
Employee severance charges					145
Favorable adjustment to restructuring reserves			5
Assets impairment charges					$ 17
Severance accrual associated with restructuring reserves			$ 0

Stockholders' Equity Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011 USD ($) Year $ / shares shares	Oct. 31, 2010 USD ($) Year $ / shares shares	Oct. 25, 2009 USD ($) Year $ / shares shares
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, after-tax basis
Unrealized gain on investments, net	$ 17	$ 25
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments qualifying as cash flow hedges	0	4	$ 0
Pension liability	(25)	(39)
Cumulative translation adjustments	14	12
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 6	$ 2
Summary of stock repurchases
Shares of common stock repurchased \| shares	36	29	2
Cost of stock repurchased	$ 468	$ 350	$ 23
Average price of common stock \| $ / shares	$ 12.88	$ 12.15	$ 11.80
Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits
Share-based compensation	$ 146	$ 126	$ 147
Tax benefit recognized	42	38	41
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation	$ 146	$ 126	$ 147
Weighted Average Assumptions Used For Stock Options Granted
Stock options scheduled to be vested	Over three to four years
Number of shares available for grant \| shares	157
Stock options
Beginning Balance \| shares	51	73	61
Granted and assumed \| shares	0	0	24
Exercised \| shares	(5)	(7)	(1)
Canceled and forfeited \| shares	(16)	(15)	(11)
Ending Balance \| shares	30	51	73
Stock option weighted average exercise price
Beginning Balance \| $ / shares	$ 15.04	$ 14.72	$ 17.71
Granted and assumed \| $ / shares	0	0	8.58
Exercised \| $ / shares	9.21	10.88	11.44
Canceled and forfeited \| $ / shares	20.28	15.64	17.73
Ending Balance \| $ / shares	$ 13.05	$ 15.04	$ 14.72
Exercisable, Shares \| shares	24	37	50
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	$ 14.23	$ 17.39	$ 17.53
Options outstanding and exercisable
Options Outstanding Number of Shares \| shares	30
Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	$ 13.05
Options Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life \| Year	1.56
Options Outstanding Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 58	$ 73	$ 109
Options Exercisable Number of Shares \| shares	24
Options Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	$ 14.23
Options Exercisable Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 33
Options exercisable and expected to become exercisable, Number of Shares \| shares	30
Options exercisable and expected to become exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	$ 13.08
Options exercisable and expected to become exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life \| Year	1.55
Options exercisable and expected to become exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 58
Restricted stock units and restricted stock activity, Shares
Beginning Balance \| shares	18
Granted \| shares	17
Vested \| shares	(5)
Canceled \| shares	(2)
Ending Balance \| shares	28	18
Non-vested restricted stock units expected to vest \| shares	24
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Beginning of Period \| $ / shares	$ 13.33
Granted \| $ / shares	12.62
Vested \| $ / shares	14.64
Canceled \| $ / shares	13.11
Ending Balance \| $ / shares	12.64	$ 13.33
Non-vested restricted stock units expected to vest, Weighted Average Remaining Fair Value \| $ / shares	$ 12.52
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted average remaining contractual term \| Year	2.8	2.8
Non-vested restricted stock units expected to vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term \| Year	2.7
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
End of the period	$ 345	$ 227
Non-vested restricted stock units expected to vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 304
Range $0.01 - $9.99 [Member]
Options outstanding and exercisable
Options Outstanding Number of Shares \| shares	14
Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	$ 8.58
Options Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life \| Year	2.36
Options Outstanding Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 58
Options Exercisable Number of Shares \| shares	8
Options Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	$ 8.58
Options Exercisable Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 33
Range $10.00 - $19.99 [Member]
Options outstanding and exercisable
Options Outstanding Number of Shares \| shares	16
Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	$ 17.08
Options Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life \| Year	0.82
Options Outstanding Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 0
Options Exercisable Number of Shares \| shares	16
Options Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	$ 17.08
Options Exercisable Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 0
Range $20.00 - $29.99 [Member]
Options outstanding and exercisable
Options Outstanding Number of Shares \| shares	0
Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	$ 21.91
Options Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life \| Year	2.14
Options Outstanding Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 0
Options Exercisable Number of Shares \| shares	0
Options Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price \| $ / shares	$ 21.91
Options Exercisable Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$ 0
Performance Based Awards 2011 [Member]
Weighted Average Assumptions Used For Stock Options Granted
Percentage of performance-based awards earned	100.00%
Performance Based Awards 2010 [Member]
Weighted Average Assumptions Used For Stock Options Granted
Percentage of performance-based awards earned	82.00%
Percentage of performance-based awards unearned/remaining	18.00%
Performance Based Awards 2008 [Member]
Weighted Average Assumptions Used For Stock Options Granted
Percentage of performance-based awards earned	90.00%
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Weighted Average Assumptions Used For Stock Options Granted
Tax deductions on vested restricted stock	$ 22	$ 22	$ 22
Stock options scheduled to be vested	Over three to four years
ESPP [Member]
Weighted Average Assumptions Used For Stock Options Granted
Dividend yield	2.53%	2.44%	2.37%
Expected volatility	31.10%	33.30%	58.80%
Risk-free interest rate	0.09%	0.19%	0.33%
Expected life (in years) \| Year	0.5	0.5	0.5
Number of shares available for grant \| shares	54
Stock Options [Member]
Weighted Average Assumptions Used For Stock Options Granted
Dividend yield			2.80%
Expected volatility			49.90%
Risk-free interest rate			1.26%
Expected life (in years) \| Year			3.0
Cost of products sold [Member]
Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits
Share-based compensation	$ 48	$ 32	$ 28
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation	48	32	28
Research, development, and engineering [Member]
Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits
Share-based compensation	46	43	50
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation	46	43	50
Selling, general and administrative [Member]
Total share-based compensation and related tax benefits
Share-based compensation	52	51	69
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Total share-based compensation	$ 52	$ 51	$ 69
First Quarter Dividend [Member]
Dividends declared by board of directors
Date declared	Dec. 07, 2010
Record date	Mar. 02, 2011
Payable date	Mar. 23, 2011
Amount per share \| $ / shares	$ 0.07	$ 0.06	$ 0.06
Second Quarter Dividend [Member]
Dividends declared by board of directors
Date declared	Mar. 08, 2011
Record date	Jun. 01, 2011
Payable date	Jun. 22, 2011
Amount per share \| $ / shares	$ 0.08	0.07	0.06
Third Quarter Dividend [Member]
Dividends declared by board of directors
Date declared	Jun. 06, 2011
Record date	Aug. 31, 2011
Payable date	Sep. 21, 2011
Amount per share \| $ / shares	$ 0.08	0.07	0.06
Fourth Quarter Dividend [Member]
Dividends declared by board of directors
Date declared	Sep. 13, 2011
Record date	Nov. 23, 2011
Payable date	Dec. 14, 2011
Amount per share \| $ / shares	$ 0.08	$ 0.07	$ 0.06

Stockholders' Equity Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Details Textuals) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Oct. 30, 2011 USD ($) Year Plan $ / shares shares	Oct. 31, 2010 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Oct. 25, 2009 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Oct. 26, 2008 shares	Mar. 08, 2010 USD ($)
Stockholders' Equity Comprehensive Income and Share-Based Compensation (Textuals) [Abstract]
Amount authorized by Board of directors to repurchase shares						$ 2,000.0
Period of stock repurchase program						3 years
Charge to retained earnings in connection with issuance of treasury stock				$ 40.0
Dividend declared, amount		$ 408.0	$ 361.0	$ 320.0
weighted average grant date fair value of options granted \| $ / shares				$ 2.52
Options outstanding aggregate intrinsic value	$ 58.0	58.0	73.0	$ 109.0
Total grant date fair value of options granted				62.0
Total intrinsic value of options exercised		23.0	15.0	$ 1.0
Fair value of options vested		17.0	21.0	14.0
Cash received from stock option exercised		41.0	78.0	9.0
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options		$ 11.0	$ 4.0	$ 0.4
Number of employee stock purchase plans \| Plan		2
Stock options scheduled to expire		No later than seven years from grant date
Total Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 219.0	$ 219.0
Weighted average period for unrecognized compensation expense to be recognized \| Year		2.6
Performance-based restricted stock units granted \| shares		2.0	2.0	0.0	2.0
Performance-based shares of restricted stock granted \| shares		0.1	0.1	0.0	0.1
Purchase price in percent of the lower of the fair market value of Applied common stock	85.00%	85.00%
Purchase period for ESPP	6 months	6 months
Number of shares issued under the ESPP \| shares		6.0	5.0	7.0
Weighted average estimated fair value of purchase rights under ESPP \| $ / shares		$ 3.03	$ 2.76	$ 3.19
First Quarter Dividend [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Cash dividend declared \| $ / shares		0.07	0.06	0.06
Second Quarter Dividend [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Cash dividend declared \| $ / shares		0.08	0.07	0.06
Third Quarter Dividend [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Cash dividend declared \| $ / shares		0.08	0.07	0.06
Fourth Quarter Dividend [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Cash dividend declared \| $ / shares		$ 0.08	$ 0.07	$ 0.06

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Change in projected benefit obligation
Beginning projected benefit obligation	$ 309	$ 279
Service cost	15	13	$ 13
Interest cost	14	13	12
Plan participants contributions	1	1
Actuarial (gain) loss	(26)	25
Curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits	(9)	(9)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	5	(7)
Benefits paid	(8)	(6)
Plan amendments and business combinations	2	0
Ending projected benefit obligation	303	309	279
Ending accumulated benefit obligation	273	279
Change in plan assets
Beginning fair value of plan assets	162	110
Return on plan assets	3	7
Employer contributions	26	61
Plan participants contributions	1	1
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	2	(3)
Divestitures, settlements and business combinations	(3)	(8)
Benefits paid	(8)	(6)
Ending fair value of plan assets	183	162	$ 110
Funded status	(120)	(147)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets
Noncurrent asset	13	0
Current liability	(3)	(3)
Noncurrent liability	(130)	(144)
Total	(120)	(147)
Estimated amortization from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year
Actuarial loss	1	2
Total	1	2
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Net actuarial loss	27	48
Prior service cost (credit)	(4)	(4)
Total	23	44
Plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets
Projected benefit obligation	259	309
Fair value of plan assets	126	162
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets
Accumulated benefit obligation	225	225
Fair value of plan assets	$ 116	$ 106
Plan assets allocation
Equity securities	37.00%	38.00%
Debt securities	28.00%	29.00%
Cash	4.00%	0.00%
Other	31.00%	33.00%
Minimum [Member]
Range of assumptions to determine benefit obligations
Discount rate	1.70%	1.50%
Rate of compensation increase	2.00%	2.00%
Maximum [Member]
Range of assumptions to determine benefit obligations
Discount rate	6.50%	5.60%
Rate of compensation increase	5.00%	5.00%

Employee Benefits Plans (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	$ 183	$ 162	$ 110
Level 1 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	125	108
Level 2 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	10	10
Level 3 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	48	44	$ 11
Equity securities [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	67	62
Equity securities [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	67	62
Equity securities [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	0	0
Equity securities [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	0	0
Debt securities [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	51	46
Debt securities [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	51	46
Debt securities [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	0	0
Debt securities [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	0	0
Insurance contracts [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	48	44
Insurance contracts [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	0	0
Insurance contracts [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	0	0
Insurance contracts [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	48	44
Commingled funds [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	10	10
Commingled funds [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	0	0
Commingled funds [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	10	10
Commingled funds [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	0	0
Cash [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	7	0
Cash [Member] \| Level 1 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	7	0
Cash [Member] \| Level 2 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	0	0
Cash [Member] \| Level 3 [Member]
Summary of ending fair value of the plan assets
Fair value of plan of assets	$ 0	$ 0

Employee Benefits Plans (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefits Plans (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Activity in Level 3 instruments
Beginning fair value of plan assets	$ 162	$ 110
Actual return on plan assets:
Purchases, sales, settlements, net	(3)	(8)
Currency impact	2	(3)
Ending fair value of plan assets	183	162
Level 3 [Member]
Activity in Level 3 instruments
Beginning fair value of plan assets	44	11
Actual return on plan assets:
Relating to assets still held at reporting date	1	0
Purchases, sales, settlements, net	2	32
Actual return on transfers in and/or out of Level 3, net	0	0
Currency impact	1	1
Ending fair value of plan assets	$ 48	$ 44

- Definition

Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets.

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Employee Benefits Plans (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefits Plans (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Components of net periodic benefit costs of defined and postretirement benefit plans
Service cost	$ 15	$ 13	$ 13
Interest cost	14	13	12
Expected return on plan assets	(11)	(7)	(7)
Amortization of actuarial loss	2	1	1
Settlement loss	2	1	1
Curtailment gain	(4)	0	(2)
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 18	$ 21	$ 18
Weighted average assumptions
Discount rate	4.33%	4.76%	5.00%
Expected long-term return on assets	6.39%	6.92%	7.43%
Rate of compensation increase	3.42%	3.30%	3.67%

Employee Benefits Plans (Details Textuals) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefits Plans (Details Textuals) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011 USD ($) Age	Oct. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Oct. 25, 2009 USD ($)
Employee Benefits Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Charges to expense under Employee bonus plans	$ 319	$ 320	$ 0
Percentage vested in matching contribution account for participants employed after January 1, 2010		100.00%
Number of days for future cash dividends paid on shares held in the Stock Fund either reinvested or distributed	90 days
Contributions under Employee Savings and Retirement Plan, net	$ 27	$ 25	24
Contributions under Employee Savings and Retirement Plan - Forfeitures		1	$ 1
Minimum age limit for medical and vision benefits, years \| Age	55
Minimum service limit for medical and vision benefits, years	years of service plus their age equals at least 65 at their date of retirement
Period of estimated future benefit payments	Next ten fiscal years
Expected Future Benefit Payments in 2012	$ 11
Expected Future Benefit Payments in 2013	11
Expected Future Benefit Payments in 2014	16
Expected Future Benefit Payments in 2015	17
Expected Future Benefit Payments in 2016	17
Expected Future Benefit Payments, thereafter	98
Estimated company contributions to pension plans and the post-retirement plan	24
Executive Deferred Compensation Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amounts payable under EDCP	59	66
Defined Benefit Pension Plans Of Foreign Subsidiaries And Other Post-Retirement Benefits [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Amounts payable under EDCP	$ 13	$ 12

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Components of income (loss) from operations before income taxes
U.S.	$ 1,257	$ 787	$ (555)
Foreign	1,121	600	69
Income (loss) before income taxes	2,378	1,387	(486)
Current:
U.S.	290	463	(197)
Foreign	206	134	23
State	5	34	(37)
Total current provision (benefit) for income taxes	501	631	(211)
Deferred:
U.S.	(95)	(160)	25
Foreign	(23)	4	10
State	69	(26)	(5)
Total deferred provision (benefit) for income taxes	(49)	(182)	30
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	$ 452	$ 449	$ (181)
Reconciliation between the statutory U.S.federal income tax rate to actual effective income tax rate
Tax provision (benefit) at U.S. statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	(35.00%)
Favorable resolutions from audits of prior years' income tax filings	(6.90%)	0.00%	(2.90%)
Effect of foreign operations taxed at various rates	(10.10%)	(3.00%)	0.00%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	1.60%	0.90%	(3.90%)
Research and other tax credits	(1.20%)	(0.30%)	(2.00%)
Export sales/production benefit	(0.80%)	(1.20%)	0.00%
Equity method investment loss/impairment	0.00%	0.00%	5.70%
Share-based compensation	0.40%	0.60%	2.40%
Other	1.00%	0.40%	(1.50%)
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Total	19.00%	32.40%	(37.20%)
Deferred tax assets:
Inventory reserves and basis difference	$ 214	$ 228
Installation and warranty reserves	31	39
Foreign tax credits on undistributed foreign earnings	112	18
Accrued liabilities	250	217
Restructuring reserves	4	40
Deferred revenue	53	47
Capital loss carryforward	4	18
Tax credits and net operating losses	39	65
Deferred compensation	21	26
Share-based compensation	49	46
Intangibles	10	22
Gross deferred tax assets	787	766
Valuation allowance	(13)	(13)
Total deferred tax assets	774	753
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation	(61)	(43)
Purchased technology	(86)	(113)
Other	(44)	(49)
Total gross deferred tax liabilities	(191)	(205)
Net deferred tax assets	583	548
Breakdown between current and non-current net deferred tax assets and liabilities
Current deferred tax asset	580	513
Non-current deferred tax asset	78	112
Current deferred tax liability	(1)	(2)
Non-current deferred tax liability	(74)	(75)
Net deferred tax assets	583	548
Reconciliation of gross unrecognized tax benefits
Beginning balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits	328	325
Settlements with tax authorities	(314)	0
Increases in tax positions for current years	45	3
Decreases in tax positions for prior years	0	0
Ending balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits	$ 59	$ 328	$ 325

Income Taxes (Details Textuals) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	(35.00%)
Tax benefit from tax holidays	$ 128
Tax benefit per diluted share from tax holidays	$ 0.10
Estimated future tax effects attributable to undistributed earnings of subsidiaries	$ 1,000
Income tax benefits allocated directly to stockholders' equity	4	$ 2	$ 1
Reduction in income tax payable	4	2	1
Unrecognized tax benefits of federal deduction for state tax	59
Gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits	59	328	$ 325
Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions	1	$ 6
Tax Refund Received, including interest from Internal Revenue Service	276
Tax benefit recognized in relation to the tax refund received	$ 176
Expect no material change in unrecognized tax benefits	next 12 months
Research [Member]
Income Taxes
Expiration date of operating loss carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions	five years to indefinite
Domestic Country [Member]
Income Taxes
Tax jurisdiction and years under examination	2008 and later years
Jurisdictions Outside Country [Member]
Income Taxes
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 64
Tax jurisdiction and years under examination	2004 and later years
California [Member]
Income Taxes
Tax jurisdiction and years under examination	2006 and later years
California [Member] \| Research [Member]
Income Taxes
California research and development tax credit carryforward	$ 13
Expiration date of research and development tax credit carryforward	unlimited life
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Taxes
Tax jurisdiction and years under examination	2006 and later years

Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011 USD ($)
Future minimum lease payments
2012	$ 33
2013	22
2014	14
2015	10
2016	8
Thereafter	21
Total	$ 108

Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Changes in the warranty reserves
Beginning balance	$ 155	$ 117
Provisions for warranty	170	152
Consumption of reserves	(157)	(114)
Ending balance	$ 168	$ 155

Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies (Details Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies (Textuals) [Abstract]
Total rent expense	$ 44	$ 44	$ 55
Products warranty period, General	12 months
Maximum potential amount of future payments for letters of credit or other guarantee instruments	$ 58
Liability in connection with guarantee arrangements	0
Parent guarantees to banks	$ 191

Industry Segment Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2011	May 01, 2011	Jan. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Aug. 01, 2010	May 02, 2010	Jan. 31, 2010	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net sales	$ 2,182	$ 2,787	$ 2,862	$ 2,686	$ 2,886	$ 2,518	$ 2,296	$ 1,849	$ 10,517	$ 9,549	$ 5,014
Operating Income (Loss)									2,398	1,384	(394)
Depreciation/Amortization									246	305	291
Capital Expenditures									209	169	249
Segment Assets	13,861				10,943				13,861	10,943	9,574
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net sales									5,415	5,304	1,960
Operating Income (Loss)									1,764	1,892	201
Depreciation/Amortization									52	66	53
Capital Expenditures									59	39	23
Segment Assets	2,036				2,317				2,036	2,317	1,195
Applied Global Services [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net sales									2,413	1,865	1,397
Operating Income (Loss)									482	337	115
Depreciation/Amortization									13	25	34
Capital Expenditures									7	5	15
Segment Assets	1,337				1,285				1,337	1,285	1,043
Display [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net sales									699	899	502
Operating Income (Loss)									147	267	51
Depreciation/Amortization									7	8	12
Capital Expenditures									31	5	15
Segment Assets	459				419				459	419	445
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net sales									1,990	1,481	1,155
Operating Income (Loss)									453	(466)	(234)
Depreciation/Amortization									34	57	80
Capital Expenditures									16	41	51
Segment Assets	1,438				1,402				1,438	1,402	1,853
Operating Segments [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net sales									10,517	9,549	5,014
Operating Income (Loss)									2,846	2,030	133
Depreciation/Amortization									106	156	179
Capital Expenditures									113	90	104
Segment Assets	$ 5,270				$ 5,423				$ 5,270	$ 5,423	$ 4,536

Industry Segment Operations (Detail 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Corporate and unallocated costs	$ (496)	$ (553)	$ (371)
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	21	(93)	(156)
Gain on sale of facility	27	0	0
Income (loss) from operations	2,398	1,384	(394)
Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciliations of total segment operating income to Applied's consolidated operating income (loss)
Income (loss) from operations	$ 2,846	$ 2,030	$ 133

Industry Segment Operations (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Reconciliations of depreciation and amortization expense to Applied consolidated totals
Depreciation and amortization	$ 246	$ 305	$ 291
Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciliations of depreciation and amortization expense to Applied consolidated totals
Depreciation and amortization	106	156	179
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Reconciliations of depreciation and amortization expense to Applied consolidated totals
Depreciation and amortization	$ 140	$ 149	$ 112

- Definition

The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production.

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Industry Segment Operations (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Reconciliation of capital expenditures to applied's consolidated totals
Capital expenditures	$ 209	$ 169	$ 249
Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciliation of capital expenditures to applied's consolidated totals
Capital expenditures	113	90	104
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Reconciliation of capital expenditures to applied's consolidated totals
Capital expenditures	$ 96	$ 79	$ 145

Industry Segment Operations (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Reconciliation of segment assets to Applied's consolidated totals
Consolidated total assets	$ 13,861	$ 10,943	$ 9,574
Allowance for bad debts	(73)	(74)
Deferred income taxes	774	753
Other current assets	299	289
Property, plant and equipment	866	963
Operating Segments [Member]
Reconciliation of segment assets to Applied's consolidated totals
Consolidated total assets	5,270	5,423	4,536
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Reconciliation of segment assets to Applied's consolidated totals
Cash and investments	7,174	3,892	3,267
Allowance for bad debts	(73)	(74)	(68)
Deferred income taxes	658	625	455
Other current assets	90	93	337
Property, plant and equipment	620	740	821
Other assets	$ 122	$ 244	$ 226

Industry Segment Operations (Details 5) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2011	May 01, 2011	Jan. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Aug. 01, 2010	May 02, 2010	Jan. 31, 2010	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region
Net sales	$ 2,182	$ 2,787	$ 2,862	$ 2,686	$ 2,886	$ 2,518	$ 2,296	$ 1,849	$ 10,517	$ 9,549	$ 5,014
Long-lived Assets	951				995				951	995	1,118
North America [Member]
Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region
Net sales									1,963	1,147	966
Long-lived Assets	623				715				623	715	803
China [Member]
Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region
Net sales									2,574	1,557	635
Long-lived Assets	81				78				81	78	98
Taiwan [Member]
Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region
Net sales									2,093	2,750	1,026
Long-lived Assets	33				32				33	32	33
Korea [Member]
Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region
Net sales									1,263	1,768	664
Long-lived Assets	8				5				8	5	5
Europe [Member]
Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region
Net sales									1,120	981	753
Long-lived Assets	128				95				128	95	115
Japan [Member]
Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region
Net sales									912	768	718
Long-lived Assets	7				5				7	5	7
Southeast Asia [Member]
Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region
Net sales									592	578	252
Long-lived Assets	71				65				71	65	57
Total Outside North America [Member]
Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic region
Net sales									8,554	8,402	4,048
Long-lived Assets	$ 328				$ 280				$ 328	$ 280	$ 315

Industry Segment Operations (Details 6)	12 Months Ended
Industry Segment Operations (Details 6)	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. [Member]
Companies accounted for at least 10 percent of Applied's net sales
Accounted net sales in percent	12.00%	14.00%	10.00%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited [Member]
Companies accounted for at least 10 percent of Applied's net sales
Accounted net sales in percent	10.00%	11.00%
Intel Corporation [Member]
Companies accounted for at least 10 percent of Applied's net sales
Accounted net sales in percent	10.00%		12.00%

Industry Segment Operations (Details Textuals) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011 USD ($) Segment	Oct. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Oct. 25, 2009 USD ($)
Industry Segment Operations (Textuals) [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments \| Segment	4
Impairment charges	$ 24
Asset Impairment Charges	30	$ 117	$ 17
Employee severance charges	$ (60)	129	$ 142
Minimum Percentage of net sales for which major customers are accounted	10.00%
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Industry Segment Operations (Textuals) [Abstract]
Impairment charges		31
Restructuring charges		405
Inventory related charges		247
Asset Impairment Charges		110
Employee severance charges		45
Other Costs		$ 3
Favorable Adjustment as a result of Global Workforce Reduction	$ 36
Applied Global Services [Member]
Industry Segment Operations (Textuals) [Abstract]
Impairment charges	$ 24

Subsequent Event (Details) - Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc [Member] - USD ($) $ in Billions	Nov. 10, 2011	Oct. 30, 2011
Subsequent Event (Textuals) [Abstract]
Total purchase price for acquired entity	$ 4.2
Cash, cash equivalents and investments following the acquisition of Varian		$ 3.0

Unaudited Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Jul. 31, 2011	May 01, 2011	Jan. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Aug. 01, 2010	May 02, 2010	Jan. 31, 2010	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Unaudited Quarterly Consolidated Financial Data
Net sales	$ 2,182	$ 2,787	$ 2,862	$ 2,686	$ 2,886	$ 2,518	$ 2,296	$ 1,849	$ 10,517	$ 9,549	$ 5,014
Gross margin	851	1,184	1,189	1,136	1,217	860	927	711	4,360	3,715	1,431
Net income (loss)	$ 456	$ 476	$ 489	$ 506	$ 468	$ 123	$ 264	$ 83	$ 1,926	$ 938	$ (305)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$ 0.34	$ 0.36	$ 0.37	$ 0.38	$ 0.35	$ 0.09	$ 0.20	$ 0.06	$ 1.45	$ 0.70	$ (0.23)

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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Oct. 25, 2009
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Balance at Beginning of Fiscal Year	$ 74	$ 67	$ 5
Additions - Charged to Income	5	17	63
Deductions - Recoveries	(6)	(7)	(1)
Deductions - not Charged to Income	0	(3)	0
Balance at End of Fiscal Year	$ 73	$ 74	$ 67