Total cost of products sold

129

113

108

105

484

249

Restructuring charges

843

851

768

809

802

876

344

370

3,271

2,392

1,322

Gross margin

997

884

846

826

788

393

357

339

3,553

1,877

1,198

Research and development

287

276

251

235

234

240

114

107

1,049

695

398

Selling, general and administrative

118

143

108

117

129

137

486

407

222

Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions

249

197

137

140

Total operating expenses

483

585

428

425

487

555

197

200

1,921

1,439

646

Operating income

514

299

418

401

301

(162)

160

139

1,632

438

552

Interest expense

(41)

(43)

(53)

(54)

(55)

(1)

(191)

(110)

(2)

Other income, net

(1)

(2)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

485

267

364

351

263

(219)

159

139

1,467

342

568

Provision for income taxes

126

(99)

Income from continuing operations

470

244

339

338

137

(120)

158

134

1,391

309

552

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

(41)

^[1]

(4)

^[1]

(2)

^[1]

(44)

(27)

(46)

Net income

$ 429

$ 240

$ 344

$ 351

$ 135

$ (164)

$ 158

$ 134

$ 1,364

$ 263

$ 552

Basic income per share:

Income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)

$ 1.70

$ 0.92

$ 1.31

$ 1.33

$ 0.54

$ (0.48)

$ 0.63

$ 0.54

$ 5.27

$ 1.23

$ 2.23

Loss per share from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (in dollars per share)

$ (0.15)

$ (0.01)

$ 0.02

$ 0.05

$ (0.01)

$ (0.17)

$ 0.00

$ (0.10)

$ (0.18)

$ 0.00

Income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)

$ 1.55

$ 0.91

$ 1.33

$ 1.38

$ 0.53

$ (0.65)

$ 0.63

$ 0.54

$ 5.17

$ 1.05

$ 2.23

Diluted income per share:

$ 1.64

$ 0.85

$ 1.19

$ 1.22

$ 0.50

$ (0.48)

$ 0.61

$ 0.53

$ 4.95

$ 1.16

$ 2.19

Loss per share from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (in dollars per share)

$ (0.15)

$ (0.01)

$ 0.02

$ 0.04

$ 0.00

$ (0.17)

$ 0.00

$ (0.10)

$ (0.17)

$ 0.00

Cash dividends declared and paid per share (in dollars per share)

$ 1.49

$ 0.84

$ 1.21

$ 1.26

$ 0.50

$ (0.65)

$ 0.61

$ 0.53

$ 4.85

$ 0.99

$ 2.19

Weighted-average shares:

Basic (in shares)

276

265

258

255

254

252

251

249

264

251

247

Diluted (in shares)

287

284

278

272

252

258

255

281

267

252

$ 0.42

$ 0.40

$ 0.38

$ 0.35

$ 0.32

$ 0.29

$ 0.27

$ 0.25

$ 1.55

$ 1.13

$ 0.80

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The fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2015 includes a $28 million loss on the disposal of our Endace Business. The fiscal quarter ended February 1, 2015 includes a $14 million gain on the disposal of our Axxia Business. The fiscal quarter ended November 2, 2014 includes an $18 million gain on disposal of our Flash Business.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Statement (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Net income	$ 1,364	$ 263	$ 552
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Unrealized (losses) gains on post-retirement plans and defined benefit pension plans and impact on plan amendment	(24)	(41)	8
Reclassification to net income	1	(3)	0
Change in net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities	0	0	(3)
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(23)	(44)	5
Comprehensive income	$ 1,341	$ 219	$ 557

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

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	$ 962	$ 625	$ 187
Amortization of debt issuance costs and accretion of debt discount	22	14	1
Share-based compensation	232	163	77
Tax benefits from share-based compensation	130	42	25
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	(125)	(39)	(17)
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment Charges	77	9	0
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations	14	(18)	0
Deferred taxes	(220)	(92)	(22)
Other	28	(1)	(12)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals:
Trade accounts receivable, net	(187)	(70)	(26)
Inventory	62	193	(55)
Accounts payable	29	13	22
Employee compensation and benefits	8	20	32
Other current assets and current liabilities	118	(219)	43
Other long-term assets and long-term liabilities	40	(166)	1
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	1,364	263	552
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,318	1,175	722
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(593)	(409)	(236)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	110	0	0
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment	650	450	0
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired	394	5,961	414
Proceeds from sale of investments	0	35	13
Purchases of investments	(14)	0	(15)
Net cash used in investing activities	(241)	(5,885)	(652)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from term loan borrowings	0	4,600	0
Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior notes	0	1,000	0
Debt repayments	1,639	12	0
Payment of assumed debt	(178)	0	0
Debt issuance costs	0	124	2
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	125	39	17
Dividend payments to shareholders	(408)	(284)	(198)
Issuance of ordinary shares	241	124	101
Repurchase of ordinary shares	0	12	95
Other	0	(2)	8
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(1,859)	5,329	(169)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	218	619	(99)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year	1,604	985	1,084
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	1,822	1,604	985
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	172	78	1
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	$ 138	$ 23	$ 6

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Statement (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Ordinary Shares	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss)
Total shareholders' equity, Beginning Balance at Oct. 28, 2012	$ 2,419	$ 1,479	$ 951	$ (11)
Ordinary Shares, Shares, Beginning Balance at Oct. 28, 2012		245,477,491
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuance of ordinary shares in connection with equity incentive plans, Shares		6,198,818
Issuance of ordinary shares in connection with equity incentive plans, Amount	101	101
Repurchase of ordinary shares, Shares		(2,576,131)
Repurchase of ordinary shares, Amount	(95)	(95)
Share-based compensation	77	77
Tax benefits from share-based compensation	25	25
Cash dividends paid to shareholders	(198)		(198)
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investment	(3)			(3)
Actuarial gains and prior service costs associated with post-retirement benefit and defined benefit pension plans, net of taxes	8			8
Net income	552
Total shareholders' equity, Ending Balance at Nov. 03, 2013	2,886	1,587	1,305	(6)
Ordinary Shares, Shares, Ending Balance at Nov. 03, 2013		249,100,178
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuance of ordinary shares in connection with equity incentive plans, Shares		5,500,259
Issuance of ordinary shares in connection with equity incentive plans, Amount	124	124
Repurchase of ordinary shares, Shares		(269,807)
Repurchase of ordinary shares, Amount	(12)	(12)
Share-based compensation	163	163
Tax benefits from share-based compensation	42	42
Cash dividends paid to shareholders	(284)		(284)
Convertible debt conversion feature	85	85
Fair value of partially vested equity awards assumed in connection with acquisition	20	20
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Actuarial gains and prior service costs associated with post-retirement benefit and defined benefit pension plans, net of taxes	(44)			(44)
Net income	263
Total shareholders' equity, Ending Balance at Nov. 02, 2014	3,243	2,009	1,284	(50)
Ordinary Shares, Shares, Ending Balance at Nov. 02, 2014	254,330,630	254,330,630
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuance of ordinary shares in connection with equity incentive plans, Shares		8,168,423
Issuance of ordinary shares in connection with equity incentive plans, Amount	241	241
Share-based compensation	237	237
Tax benefits from share-based compensation	130	130
Cash dividends paid to shareholders	(408)		(408)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities		13,760,067
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt, Subsequent Adjustments	(75)	(75)
Fair value of partially vested equity awards assumed in connection with acquisition	5	5
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Actuarial gains and prior service costs associated with post-retirement benefit and defined benefit pension plans, net of taxes	(23)			(23)
Net income	1,364
Total shareholders' equity, Ending Balance at Nov. 01, 2015	$ 4,714	$ 2,547	$ 2,240	$ (73)
Ordinary Shares, Shares, Ending Balance at Nov. 01, 2015	276,259,120	276,259,120

Overview	12 Months Ended
Overview	Nov. 01, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Overview	Overview Avago Technologies Limited, or the "Company", was organized under the laws of the Republic of Singapore in August 2005. We are a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of semiconductor devices with a focus on analog III-V based products and complex digital and mixed signal complementary metal oxide semiconductor, or CMOS, based devices. We have a history of innovation and offer thousands of products that are used in end products such as smartphones, hard disk drives, computer servers, consumer appliances, data networking and telecommunications equipment, enterprise storage and servers, and factory automation and industrial equipment. We have four reportable segments: wireless communications, enterprise storage, wired infrastructure and industrial & other, which align with our target markets. References herein to "the Company", "we", "our", "us" and "Avago" are to Avago Technologies Limited and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise specified or the context otherwise requires. During fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 we made several acquisitions to enhance our competitive position. In fiscal year 2015, we acquired Emulex Corporation, or Emulex, for a purchase price of $587 million. In fiscal year 2014, we acquired PLX Technology, Inc., or PLX, for $308 million. During fiscal year 2014, we also acquired LSI Corporation, or LSI, a company that provides high-performance storage and networking semiconductors used in hard disk drives, solid state drives, communication systems, computer servers, storage systems and personal computers, for a purchase price of $6,518 million. In fiscal year 2013, we acquired CyOptics, Inc., or CyOptics, for a purchase price of $377 million. In connection with these acquisitions, we disposed of components of these businesses that were not aligned with our strategic objectives. In fiscal year 2015, we sold Emulex's network visibility products business, referred to as Endace, for an immaterial amount. During fiscal year 2015, we also sold LSI’s Axxia Networking Business and related assets, or the Axxia Business, to Intel Corporation, or Intel, for $650 million. In fiscal year 2014, we sold LSI's Flash Components Division and Accelerated Solutions Division, or the Flash Business, to Seagate Technology LLC, or Seagate, for $450 million. On May 28, 2015, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, or the Broadcom Agreement, by and among Broadcom Corporation, or Broadcom, Pavonia Limited, a limited company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Singapore, or Holdco, Safari Cayman L.P., an exempted limited partnership formed under the laws of the Cayman Islands and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdco, or the Partnership, Avago Technologies Cayman Holdings Ltd., an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Partnership, or Intermediate Holdco, Avago Technologies Cayman Finance Limited, an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Intermediate Holdco, or Finance Holdco, Buffalo CS Merger Sub, Inc., a California corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Finance Holdco, and Buffalo UT Merger Sub, Inc., a California corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Finance Holdco, which provides for a proposed business combination transaction between us and Broadcom, or the Broadcom Transaction. This pending transaction is discussed in further detail in Note 3. "Acquisitions and Investments." The consolidated financial statements include the results of operations of Emulex, PLX, LSI, CyOptics and other acquisitions commencing as of their respective acquisition dates. The results of operations for the Endace, Axxia and Flash Businesses are presented as discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of operations.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The entire disclosure for organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of presentation. We operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the Sunday closest to October 31. Our fiscal year ended November 1, 2015, or fiscal year 2015, was a 52-week fiscal year. The first quarter of our fiscal year 2015 ended on February 1, 2015, the second quarter ended on May 3, 2015 and the third quarter ended on August 2, 2015. Our fiscal year ended November 2, 2014, or fiscal year 2014, was a 52-week fiscal year. Our fiscal year ended November 3, 2013, or fiscal year 2013, was a 53-week fiscal year, with the first fiscal quarter containing 14 weeks.

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Avago and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements for the prior years have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal year 2015 presentation.

Foreign currency remeasurement. We operate in a U.S. dollar functional currency environment. As such, foreign currency assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates except for non-monetary items such as inventory and property, plant and equipment, which are remeasured at historical exchange rates. The effects of foreign currency remeasurement were not material for any period presented.

Use of estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could affect the results of operations reported in future periods.

Cash and cash equivalents. We consider all highly liquid investment securities with original or remaining maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. We determine the appropriate classification of our cash and cash equivalents at the time of purchase. Cash equivalents included $490 million and $589 million of time deposits as of November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, respectively. As of November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, cash equivalents also included $100 million and $393 million of money-market funds, respectively. For time deposits, carrying value approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments. The fair value of money-market funds as of November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014 is determined using unadjusted prices in active, accessible markets for identical assets, as such they are classified as Level 1 assets, as defined within "Fair value measurement" in this note below.

Trade accounts receivable, net. Trade accounts receivable are recognized at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. We determine the allowance based on customer-specific experience and the aging of such receivables, among other factors. Allowances for doubtful accounts were $3 million and $2 million as of November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, respectively. Accounts receivable are also recognized net of sales returns and distributor allowances. These amounts are recognized when it is both probable and estimable that discounts will be granted or products will be returned. Allowances for sales returns and distributor allowances at November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014 were $72 million and $63 million, respectively.

Concentrations of credit risk and significant customers. Our cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivable are potentially subject to concentration of credit risk. Cash and cash equivalents may be redeemable upon demand and are maintained with several financial institutions that management believes are of high credit quality and therefore bear minimal credit risk. We seek to mitigate our credit risks by spreading such risks across multiple counterparties and monitoring the risk profile of these counterparties. Our accounts receivable are derived from revenue earned from customers located both within and outside the U.S. We mitigate collection risks from our customers by performing regular credit evaluations of our customers’ financial conditions, and require collateral, such as letters of credit and bank guarantees, in certain circumstances.

We sell our products through our direct sales force, distributors and manufacturers representatives. One direct customer accounted for 33% and 30% of our net accounts receivable balance at November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, respectively. One direct customer represented 24%, 20% and 18% of our net revenue in fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The majority of the revenue from this customer was included in our wireless communications segment.

Concentration of other risks. The semiconductor industry is characterized by rapid technological change, competitive pricing pressures and cyclical market patterns. Our financial results are affected by a wide variety of factors, including general economic conditions worldwide, economic conditions specific to the semiconductor industry, timely implementation of new manufacturing technologies, ability to safeguard patents and other intellectual property in a rapidly evolving market and reliance on assembly and test subcontractors, third-party wafer fabricators and independent distributors. In addition, the semiconductor market has historically been cyclical and subject to significant economic downturns at various times. We are exposed to the risk of obsolescence of our inventory depending on the mix of future business.

Inventory. We value our inventory at the lower of the actual cost of the inventory or the current estimated market value of the inventory, with cost being determined under the first-in, first-out method. We record a provision for excess and obsolete inventory based primarily on our forecast of product demand and production requirements. The excess balance determined by this analysis becomes the basis for our excess inventory charge and the written-down value of the inventory becomes its cost. Written-down inventory is not written up if market conditions improve.

Investments. We determine the appropriate classification of our investments at the time of acquisition and re-evaluate such determination at each balance sheet date. We classify our investments as current or non-current based on the intent of management, the nature of the investments and whether they are readily available for use in current operations.

Our minority investments in privately-held companies are accounted for using the cost method and evaluated for impairment quarterly. Such analysis requires significant judgment to identify events or circumstances that would likely have a significant other-than-temporary adverse effect on the carrying value of the investment.

At the time of purchase, we classify investments in marketable equity or debt securities, including warrants to acquire such securities, as held by us, as available-for-sale securities or trading securities. These investments are presented on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are included in current operating results in other income, net. Pre-tax realized gains and losses on marketable equity or debt securities sold are determined based on the specific identification method and are included in current operating results in other income, net.

At November 1, 2015, we had $21 million and $27 million of investments included in current and other long-term assets, respectively. At November 2, 2014, we had $24 million and $28 million of investments included in current and other long-term assets, respectively.

Retirement benefits. Post-retirement assets and liabilities are estimates of benefits that we expect to pay to eligible retirees. We consider various factors in determining the value of our post-retirement net assets, including the number of employees that we expect to receive benefits and other actuarial assumptions.

For defined benefit pension plans, we consider various factors in determining our respective pension liabilities and net periodic benefit costs, including the number of employees that we expect to receive benefits, their salary levels and years of service, the expected return on plan assets, the discount rate, the timing of the payment of benefits, and other actuarial assumptions. If the actual results and events of the pension plans differ from our current assumptions, the benefit obligations may be over- or under-valued.

The key benefit plan assumptions are the discount rate and the expected rate of return on plan assets. The assumptions discussed below are for the U.S. retirement benefit plans. For the non-U.S. plans, we chose assumptions specific to each country.

The U.S. discount rates are based on the results of matching expected plan benefit payments with cash flows from a hypothetical yield curve constructed with high-quality corporate bond yields. We base the salary increase assumptions on historical experience and future expectations. In developing the expected rate of return, we consider long-term compound annualized returns based on historical market data, historical and expected returns on the various categories of plan assets, and the target investment portfolio allocation among debt, equity securities and other investments.

Derivative instruments. We are subject to foreign currency risks for transactions denominated in foreign currencies, primarily the Singapore Dollar, Malaysian Ringgit, Euro and Japanese Yen. Therefore, we enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to manage financial exposures resulting from the changes in the exchange rates of these foreign currencies. These contracts are designated at inception as hedges of the related foreign currency exposures, which include committed and forecasted revenue and expense transactions that are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the subsidiary which has the exposure. We exclude time value from the measurement of effectiveness. To achieve hedge accounting, contracts must reduce the foreign currency exchange rate risk otherwise inherent in the amount and duration of the hedged exposures and comply with established risk management policies; our hedging contracts generally mature within three months. We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes.

We designate our forward contracts as either cash flow or fair value hedges. All derivatives are recognized on the consolidated balance sheets at their fair values. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges, changes in value of the instruments are recognized in income in the current period. Such hedges are recognized in net income and are offset by the changes in fair value of the underlying assets or liabilities being hedged. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, changes in the value of the effective portion of the derivative instrument are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of shareholders’ equity. These amounts are then reclassified and recognized in net income when either the forecasted transaction occurs or it becomes probable the forecasted transaction will not occur. Changes in the fair value of the ineffective portion of derivative instruments are recognized in net income in the current period, which have not been significant to date. The impact of derivative instruments is immaterial to our consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

Property, plant and equipment. Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Additions, improvements and major renewals are capitalized, and maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are expensed as incurred. Assets are held in construction in progress until placed in service, upon which date, we begin to depreciate these assets. When assets are retired or disposed of, the assets and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from our property, plant and equipment balances and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. Buildings and leasehold improvements are generally depreciated over 15 to 40 years, or over the lease period, whichever is shorter, and machinery and equipment are generally depreciated over three to ten years. We use the straight-line method of depreciation for all property, plant and equipment.

Fair value measurement. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A three level hierarchy is applied to prioritize the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).

The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under the guidance for fair value measurements are described below:

Level 1 — Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Our Level 1 assets include cash equivalents, banker's acceptances, trading securities investments and investment funds (i.e., deferred compensation plan assets). We measure trading securities investments and investment funds at quoted market prices as they are traded in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency of transactions.

Level 2 — Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. If the asset or liability has a specified contractual term, a Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. We consider our Convertible Notes to be Level 2 liabilities in the fair value hierarchy as the estimated fair value is measured based on the market prices observable for similar instruments.

Level 3 — Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date. Level 3 assets and liabilities include cost method investments, goodwill, amortizable intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment, which are measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow approach when they are impaired. Quantitative information for Level 3 assets and liabilities reviewed at each reporting period includes indicators of significant deterioration in the earnings performance, credit rating, asset quality, business prospects of the investee, and financial indicators of the investee's ability to continue as a going concern.

Business combinations. We account for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting, which requires us to recognize separately from goodwill the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values. While we use our best estimates and assumptions to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as well as contingent consideration, where applicable, our estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, we record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recognized in our consolidated statements of operations.

Accounting for business combinations requires our management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially at the acquisition date including our estimates for intangible assets, contractual obligations assumed, restructuring liabilities, pre-acquisition contingencies, and contingent consideration, where applicable. Although we believe the assumptions and estimates we have made in the past have been reasonable and appropriate, they are based in part on historical experience and information obtained from the management of the acquired companies and are inherently uncertain. Critical estimates in valuing certain of the intangible assets we have acquired include future expected cash flows from product sales, customer contracts and acquired technologies, expected costs to develop in-process research and development into commercially viable products and estimated cash flows from the projects when completed and discount rates. Unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that may affect the accuracy or validity of such assumptions, estimates or actual results.

Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price and related costs over the value assigned to the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed annually (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise) for impairment. To review the impairment we first assess qualitative factors to determine whether events or circumstances lead to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of any of our reporting units is less than its carrying amount. Our qualitative assessment of the recoverability of goodwill, whether performed annually or based on specific events or circumstances, considers various macroeconomic, industry-specific and company-specific factors. Those factors include: (i) severe adverse industry or economic trends; (ii) significant company-specific actions, including exiting an activity in conjunction with restructuring of operations; (iii) current, historical or projected deterioration of our financial performance; or (iv) a sustained decrease in our market capitalization below our net book value. After assessing the totality of events and circumstances, if we determine that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of any of our reporting units is less than its carrying amount, no further assessment is performed. If we determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of any of our reporting units is less than its carrying amount, we calculate the fair value of that reporting unit and compare the fair value to the reporting unit’s net book value. If the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its net book value, there is no impairment. Otherwise, we calculate the implied fair value of goodwill by deducting the fair value of all tangible and intangible assets, excluding goodwill, of the reporting unit from the fair value of the reporting unit. The implied fair value of goodwill is compared to the carrying value of goodwill. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the carrying value of goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference.

Long-lived assets. Purchased finite-lived intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is recognized over the periods during which the intangible assets are expected to contribute to our cash flows. Purchased in-process research and development, or IPR&D, projects are capitalized at fair value as an indefinite lived intangible asset and assessed for impairment thereafter. Upon completion of each underlying project, IPR&D assets are reclassified as an amortizable purchased intangible asset and amortized over their estimated useful lives. If an IPR&D project is abandoned, we recognize the carrying value of the related intangible asset in our consolidated statements of operations in the period it is abandoned. On a quarterly basis, we monitor factors and changes in circumstances that could indicate carrying amounts of long-lived assets, including purchased intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment, may not be recoverable. Factors we consider important which could trigger an impairment review include (i) significant under-performance relative to historical or projected future operating results, (ii) significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business, and (iii) significant negative industry or economic trends. An impairment loss must be measured if the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted and before interest) from the use and eventual disposition of the asset (or asset group) is less than the net book value of the asset (or asset group). The amount of the impairment loss will generally be measured as the difference between the net book value of the asset (or asset group) and the estimated fair value. There was no impairment of long-lived assets including purchased intangible assets for the periods presented.

Warranty. We accrue for the estimated costs of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized. Product warranty costs are estimated based upon our historical experience and specific identification of the products requirements, which may fluctuate based on product mix. Additionally, we accrue for warranty costs associated with occasional or unanticipated product quality issues if a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated.

The following table summarizes the changes in accrued warranty (in millions):



Balance as of November 3, 2013 — included in other current liabilities	$	2
Liabilities assumed in acquisitions	11
Warranty release to cost of products sold	(4		)
Utilized	(1		)
Balance as of November 2, 2014 — included in other current liabilities	8
Liabilities assumed in acquisitions	3
Warranty provision in cost of products sold	6
Utilized	(1		)
Balance as of November 1, 2015 — included in other current liabilities	$	16

Revenue recognition. We recognize revenue related to sales of our products, net of trade discounts and allowances, provided that (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred and title and risk of loss have transferred, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectibility is reasonably assured. We consider the price to be determinable when the price is not subject to refund or adjustments or when any such adjustments can be estimated. We evaluate the creditworthiness of our customers to determine that appropriate credit limits are established prior to the acceptance of an order. Revenue, including sales to resellers and distributors, is reduced for estimated returns and distributor allowances. We recognize revenue from sales of our products to distributors upon delivery of products to the distributors. An allowance for distributor credits covering price adjustments and scrap allowances is made based on our estimate of historical experience rates as well as considering economic conditions and contractual terms. To date, actual distributor claim activity has been materially consistent with the provisions we have made based on our historical estimates.

We enter into development agreements with some of our customers and recognize revenue from these agreements upon completion and acceptance by the customer of contract deliverables or as services are provided, depending on the terms of the arrangement. Revenue is deferred for any amounts billed or received prior to completion or delivery of services. As we retain the intellectual property generated from these development agreements, costs related to these arrangements are included in research and development expense.

We recognize revenue from the sales and licensing of our intellectual property when the following fundamental criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collection of resulting receivables is reasonably assured. Revenue from upfront payments for the licensing of our patents is recognized when the arrangement is mutually signed, if there is no future delivery or future performance obligation and all other criteria are met. Revenue from guaranteed royalty streams are recognized when paid, or collection is reasonably assured and all other criteria are met. When patent licensing arrangements include royalties for future sales of the licensees’ products using our licensed patented technology, revenue is recognized when the royalty report is received from the licensee, at which time the sales price is determinable, provided that all other criteria have been met.

Research and development. Research and development expense consists primarily of personnel costs for our engineers and third parties engaged in the design and development of our products, software and technologies, including salary, bonus and share-based compensation expense, project material costs, services and depreciation. Such costs are charged to research and development expense as they are incurred.

Government grants. Investment incentives related to government grants are recognized when a legal right to the grant exists, there is reasonable assurance that both the terms and conditions associated with the grant will be fulfilled and the grant proceeds will be received. For government grants related to capital expenditures, the amount of the grant is deferred, and amortized over the useful life of the asset and is reflected in the consolidated statements of cash flows as a financing activity. All other government grants are recognized as a reduction of the qualifying cost being reimbursed and are reflected in the consolidated statements of cash flows as an operating activity.

Share-based compensation expense. Share-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date, based on the estimated fair values of the awards, net of estimated forfeitures. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the estimated fair value for time-based options and employee share purchase plan rights and amortize the share-based compensation expense under the straight-line amortization method over the vesting period. We use the Monte Carlo simulation method to determine the estimated fair value for share price performance, or market-based, awards and amortize the share-based compensation expense under the graded vesting method over the service period. We recognize a benefit from share-based compensation in shareholders' equity if an incremental tax benefit is realized by following the ordering provisions of the tax law.

Shipping and handling costs. Our shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in net revenue and the associated expense is included in cost of products sold in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented.

Advertising. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and included within selling, general and administrative expense. Advertising costs were not material for fiscal years 2015, 2014 or 2013.

Litigation and settlement cost. We are involved in legal actions and other matters arising in our recent business acquisitions and in the normal course of business. We recognize an estimated loss contingency when the outcome is probable prior to issuance of the consolidated financial statements and we are able to reasonably estimate the amount or range of any possible loss.

Taxes on income. We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the consolidated financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

We recognize net deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. If we determine that we are able to realize our deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of their net carrying values, we adjust the valuation allowance and reduce the provision for income taxes. Likewise, if we determine that we are not be able to realize all or part of our net deferred tax assets, we increase the provision for income taxes in the period such determination is made.

We account for uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance on income taxes. This guidance provides that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits.

Net income per share. Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted-average number of ordinary shares and potentially dilutive share equivalents outstanding during the period. Diluted shares outstanding include the dilutive effect of in-the-money options, restricted share units, or RSUs, employee share purchase rights under the Avago Technologies Limited Employee Share Purchase Plan, or ESPP, (collectively referred to as equity awards) and the 2% Convertible Senior Notes issued by Avago Technologies Limited, or the Convertible Notes. The dilutive effect of equity awards is calculated based on the average share price for each fiscal period, using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for exercising share options and to purchase shares under the ESPP, the amount of compensation cost for future service that we have not yet recognized, and the amount of tax benefits that would be recognized when equity awards become deductible for income tax purposes are collectively assumed to be used to repurchase ordinary shares.

The dilutive effect of the Convertible Notes was calculated using the treasury stock method based on our assumption that the Convertible Notes would be settled in cash. The treasury stock method assumed that the carrying value of the Convertible Notes represented proceeds, since settlement of the Convertible Notes tendered for conversion could be settled with cash, ordinary shares or a combination of both at our option. During fiscal year 2015, the Convertible Notes were converted in full and settled with a combination of cash and 13.8 million of our ordinary shares. The incremental ordinary shares attributable to the conversion were a component of diluted shares for the period prior to the settlement and a component of basic weighted-average shares outstanding subsequent to the conversion.

There were no material antidilutive equity awards for fiscal year 2015. Diluted net income per share for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 excluded the potentially dilutive effect of weighted-average outstanding equity awards (options, RSUs, and ESPP rights) to purchase 1 million and 2 million ordinary shares, respectively, as their effect was antidilutive.

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the periods presented (in millions, except per share data):



	Fiscal Year
	2015			2014			2013
Net income (Numerator):
Income from continuing operations	$	1,391		$	309		$	552
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(27		)	(46		)	—
Net income	$	1,364		$	263		$	552

Shares (Denominator):
Basic weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding	264			251			247
Add incremental shares for:
Dilutive effect of share options, RSUs and ESPP rights	9			8			5
Dilutive effect of Convertible Notes	8			8			—
Shares used in diluted computation	281			267			252

Basic income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	$	5.27		$	1.23		$	2.23
Loss per share from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.10		)	(0.18		)	—
Net income per share	$	5.17		$	1.05		$	2.23

Diluted income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	$	4.95		$	1.16		$	2.19
Loss per share from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.10		)	(0.17		)	—
Net income per share	$	4.85		$	0.99		$	2.19

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

In fiscal year 2015, we adopted guidance that raises the threshold for a disposal transaction to qualify as a discontinued operation and requires additional disclosures about discontinued operations and disposals of individually significant components that do not qualify as discontinued operations. The impact on presentation of our results of operations, disclosures of discontinued operations and disposals of individually significant components are reflected in our consolidated financial statements presented herein and did not have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations.

In fiscal year 2015, we adopted guidance related to the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists. The guidance requires an unrecognized tax benefit to be presented as a decrease in a deferred tax asset where a net operating loss, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists and certain criteria are met. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated balance sheets.

Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued authoritative guidance that simplifies the presentation of deferred tax assets and liabilities in a classified balance sheet. This guidance eliminates the current requirement to present deferred tax liabilities and assets as current and non-current in a classified balance sheet. Instead, all deferred tax assets and liabilities will be required to be classified as non-current. This guidance will be effective for the first quarter of our fiscal year 2018, with early application permitted. We plan to early adopt this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2016. As of November 1, 2015, we have approximately $116 million of net current deferred tax assets that will be classified as long-term upon adoption.

In September 2015, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that requires an acquirer in a business combination to recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The guidance also requires disclosure of the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization or other income effects, if any, as a result of the adjustment to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. This guidance will be effective for the first quarter of our fiscal year 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on our financial condition and results of operations.

In August 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of the authoritative guidance that outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. This guidance will become effective for the first quarter of our fiscal year 2019. Early adoption is permitted, but not before the first quarter of our fiscal year 2018. The new guidance is required to be applied retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying it recognized at the date of initial application. We have not yet selected a transition method and are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements.

In July 2015, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance related to the measurement of inventory. The amendment revises inventory to be measured at lower of cost and net realizable value from lower of cost or market. Subsequent measurement is unchanged for inventory measured using last-in, first-out (LIFO) or the retail inventory method. This guidance will be effective prospectively for the first quarter of our fiscal year 2018, with early application permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance related to the financial statement presentation of debt issuance costs. The new guidance is required to be applied retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented. The guidance requires debt issuance costs to be presented on the balance sheet as a direct reduction to the carrying amount of debt, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. This guidance will be effective for the first quarter of our fiscal year 2017, with early application permitted. The adoption of this guidance will not have a material effect on our consolidated balance sheet presentation.

Acquisitions and Investments

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Acquisitions and Investments

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisition Summary

On May 5, 2015, we acquired Emulex for a purchase price of $587 million. On October 31, 2015, we sold Emulex's network visibility products business, Endace, for an immaterial amount.

On May 6, 2014, we acquired LSI for a purchase price of $6,518 million. On September 2, 2014, we sold LSI's Flash Business to Seagate for $450 million. On November 18, 2014, we sold LSI’s Axxia Business to Intel for $650 million.

In August 2014, we acquired PLX for a purchase price of $308 million. On June 28, 2013, we acquired CyOptics, Inc., or CyOptics for a purchase price of $377 million. In addition, in each of fiscal years 2014 and 2013, we made one additional acquisition that was immaterial to our consolidated results of operations.

The consolidated financial statements include the results of operations of Emulex, LSI, PLX, CyOptics and other acquisitions commencing as of their respective acquisition dates. The results of operations for the Endace, Axxia and Flash Businesses are presented as discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of operations. The assets of the Axxia Business were presented as assets held-for-sale on the consolidated balance sheet as of November 2, 2014.

Unaudited pro forma financial information for the Emulex, LSI, PLX and CyOptics acquisitions are presented below. Acquisition related transaction costs such as legal, accounting and other related expense were presented primarily as a component of selling, general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of operations. During fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, we incurred $26 million, $35 million and $5 million, respectively, in transaction costs related to acquisitions.

Summary of Intangible Assets Acquired and Valuation Methods Used

For each of our acquisitions, the allocation of the purchase price to tangible and identified intangible assets acquired was based on our best estimate of the fair value of such assets as of the respective acquisition dates. The fair value of acquired tangible and identified intangible assets is determined based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. As such, acquired tangible and intangible assets are classified as Level 3 assets.

Developed technology was valued using the discounted cash flow method. Under this method, the after-tax direct cash flows expected to be generated by the technologies were discounted over their remaining useful lives, net of contributions of other assets to those cash flows. The discount rates used were commensurate with the inherent risks associated with each type of asset and the level and timing of cash flows appropriately reflect market participant assumptions. We valued base product technology that generates cash flows from sales of the existing products using the income approach, specifically the multi-period excess earnings method which calculates the value based on the risk-adjusted present value of the cash flows specific to the products, allowing for a reasonable return. Packaging technology was valued utilizing the relief-from-royalty method, a form of the income approach. The relief-from-royalty method estimates the cost savings that accrue to the owner of an intangible asset that would otherwise be payable as royalties or license fees on revenues earned through the use of the asset. The royalty rate was based on an analysis of empirical, market-derived royalty rate for guideline intangible assets. The economic useful life was determined based on the technology cycle related to each product family and its expected contribution to forecast revenue.

Customer relationships represent the fair value of future projected revenue that is expected to be derived from sales of products to existing customers of our acquired companies. Customer relationships were valued using the with-and-without-method under the income approach. In this method, the fair value is measured by the difference between the present values of the cash flows from the sale with and without the existing customers in place over the period of time necessary to reacquire the customers. The method involves a comparison of the cash flows assuming the customer relationships were in place to cash flows that would be generated if the customer relationships were newly created. The economic useful life was determined based on historical customer turnover rates and the estimated period required to newly develop a similar customer revenue base.

Customer order backlog represents business under existing contractual obligations as of the acquisition date. The fair value of backlog was determined using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach based on expected operating cash flows from future contractual revenue. The economic useful life was determined based on the expected life of the backlog and the cash flows over the forecast period.

Trade names relate to our acquirees' product brands and their fair values were determined by applying the relief-from-royalty method under the income approach. This valuation method is based on the application of a royalty rate to forecasted revenue under the respective trade name and involves discounting net cash flows resulting from the forecast of avoided royalties over a transition period, giving consideration to the cost of capital estimate as well as the risk and timing of the cash flows associated with this asset relative to the other asset classes. The economic useful life was determined based on the expected life of the trade names, the history of the trade names and the cash flows anticipated over the forecasted periods.

Patents represent issued patents and patent applications worldwide, and existing licensing contracts. We valued the existing patents associated with new IP licensing contracts using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach. The method reflects the present value of the projected cash flows that are expected to be generated by the patents less charges representing the contribution of other assets to those cash flows. We valued the existing IP licensing contracts using the discounted cash flow method under the income approach. The method reflects the present value of the projected cash flows that are expected to be generated by the licensing contracts. The economic useful life was determined based on the actual contractual terms of the existing patents and licensing contracts and the cash flows over the forecasted periods.

IPR&D represents the fair value of incomplete research and development projects that had not reached technological feasibility as of the date of the acquisition. The fair value of IPR&D was determined using the multi-period excess earnings method, a form of the income approach. Under the income approach, the expected future cash flows from each project under development are estimated and discounted to their net present values at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate of return. The acquisition date fair value of IPR&D will be either amortized or impaired depending on whether the projects are completed or abandoned.

Emulex

On May 5, 2015, we acquired Emulex, a leader in network connectivity, monitoring and management. We acquired Emulex to broaden our portfolios to better serve the enterprise storage end market. Total consideration consisted of the following (in millions):



Cash paid to Emulex stockholders	$	582
Fair value of partially vested assumed equity awards	5
Total purchase price	587
Less: cash acquired	188
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired	$	399

We allocated the purchase price to tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The fair value of identifiable intangible assets acquired was based on estimates and assumptions made by management at the time of acquisition. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015, we made adjustments to certain tax balances during the measurement period, resulting in an adjustment to goodwill. As additional information becomes available, we may further revise our preliminary purchase price allocation during the remainder of the measurement period (which will not exceed 12 months from the acquisition date). Any such revisions or changes may be material.

Our preliminary allocation of the purchase price, net of cash acquired, is as follows (in millions):



Trade accounts receivable	$	50
Inventory	61
Assets held-for-sale	83
Other current assets	7
Property, plant and equipment	28
Goodwill	83
Intangible assets	388
Other long-term assets	14
Accounts payable	(36		)
Employee compensation and benefits	(20		)
Other current liabilities	(15		)
Long-term debt	(178		)
Other long-term liabilities	(66		)
Fair value of net assets acquired	$	399

Goodwill reflected the value of the skilled assembled workforce, sales growth from future new product offerings and services, and the anticipated company-specific synergies that would result from this acquisition. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

The assets held-for-sale included the former Emulex headquarters and Endace. In September 2015, we sold the Emulex headquarters for $47 million. We sold Endace on October 31, 2015 for an immaterial amount, resulting in a loss on sale of $28 million reported in discontinued operations.

As a result of the acquisition of Emulex, all $175 million aggregate principal amount of Emulex's 1.75% Convertible Senior Notes due November 15, 2018, or Emulex Notes, became convertible at an increased conversion rate under the make-whole fundamental change provision of the Emulex Notes. Subsequent to the closing of the acquisition, we redeemed all of the Emulex Notes, resulting in cash payments of $178 million.

Our results of continuing operations for fiscal year 2015 include $181 million of net revenue attributable to Emulex after May 5, 2015. It is impracticable to determine the effect on net income resulting from the Emulex acquisition for fiscal year 2015, as the Company immediately integrated Emulex into its ongoing operations.

Intangible Assets

Identified intangible assets acquired consisted of the following:



	Fair Value (in millions)		Estimated Useful Lives (in years)
Developed technology	$	227	4
Customer relationships	131		9
Trade names	10		5
Customer order backlog	5		<1
Total identified finite-lived intangible assets	373
In-process research and development	15
Total identified intangible assets	$	388

Developed technology represents technologies in the Fibre Channel and Ethernet product categories that had attained technological feasibility. Customer relationships represent the existing relationships in the network connectivity product lines in the original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, Government and distributor channels.

The following table summarizes the details of the IPR&D projects as of acquisition ($ in millions):



Description	IPR&D		Discount Rate		Percentage of Completion		Estimated Cost to Complete		Expected Release Date (by fiscal year)
Fibre Channel product	$	7	24	%	33	%	$	26	2016
Ethernet product	$	8	26	%	48	%	$	7	2015

Unaudited Pro Forma Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents combined results of operations for each of the periods presented, as if Emulex had been acquired as of the beginning of fiscal year 2014. The pro forma information excludes results of operations of Endace and includes adjustments primarily for amortization of intangible assets acquired, depreciation of property, plant and equipment acquired, the purchase accounting effect on inventory acquired, share-based compensation expense related to assumed equity awards, restructuring charges in connection with the acquisition and acquisition costs. The pro forma data are for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the consolidated results of operations of the combined business had the acquisition actually occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2014 or of the results of future operations of the combined business. Consequently, actual results differ from the unaudited pro forma information presented below (in millions, except for per share amounts):



	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014
Pro forma net revenue	$	7,018	$	4,676
Pro forma income from continuing operations	$	1,413	$	143
Pro forma income per share from continuing operations - basic	$	5.35	$	0.57
Pro forma income per share from continuing operations - diluted	$	5.03	$	0.54

LSI

On May 6, 2014, we acquired LSI, a company that provides high-performance storage and networking semiconductors used in hard disk drives, solid state drives, communication systems, computer servers, storage systems and personal computers. We acquired LSI to enhance our competitive position in the enterprise storage market to expand Avago's product offerings and to provide us with system-level expertise in the wired infrastructure market. Total consideration consisted of the following (in millions):



Cash paid to LSI stockholders	$	6,344
Cash paid for options and restricted stock units	154
Fair value of partially vested assumed equity awards	20
Total purchase price	6,518
Less: cash acquired	854
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired	$	5,664

In connection with the LSI acquisition, we assumed stock options and RSUs, originally granted by LSI, and converted them into Avago share options and RSUs. The portion of the fair value of partially vested equity awards associated with prior service of LSI employees represents a component of the total consideration for the LSI acquisition, as presented above. Stock options assumed were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the exercise behavior of Avago's employees. RSUs were valued based on Avago’s stock price as of the acquisition date.

Our allocation of the purchase price, net of cash acquired, is as follows (in millions):



	Fair Value
Trade accounts receivable	$	282
Inventory	372
Assets held-for-sale	450
Other current assets	174
Property, plant and equipment	260
Goodwill	1,220
Intangible assets	3,865
Other long-term assets	178
Total assets acquired	6,801
Accounts payable	(207		)
Employee compensation and benefits	(91		)
Other current liabilities	(156		)
Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations	(446		)
Other long-term liabilities	(237		)
Total liabilities assumed	(1,137		)
Fair value of net assets acquired	$	5,664

Goodwill is primarily attributable to the assembled workforce of LSI, anticipated synergies and economies of scale expected from the operations of the combined company. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

Our results of continuing operations for fiscal year 2014 include $1,050 million of net revenue attributable to LSI after May 6, 2014. It is impracticable to determine the effect on net income resulting from the LSI acquisition for fiscal year 2014, as the Company immediately integrated LSI into its ongoing operations.

On September 2, 2014, we sold the Flash Business to Seagate for $450 million. The Flash Business was classified as assets held-for-sale on our consolidated balance sheet and was carried at fair value less costs to sell through the date of the sale.

On November 18, 2014, we sold the Axxia Business to Intel for $650 million. This transaction did not meet the criteria for assets held-for-sale under the relevant accounting guidance as of May 6, 2014 and therefore the assets of the Axxia Business were not included in assets held-for-sale in the LSI purchase price allocation. The Axxia Business was classified as assets held-for-sale on our consolidated balance sheet as of November 2, 2014 and carried at fair value less costs to sell.

Intangible Assets

Identified intangible assets acquired consisted of the following:



	Fair Value (in millions)		Estimated Useful Lives (in years)
Developed technology	$	1,961	10
Customer relationships	1,415		8
Trade names	178		8
Customer order backlog	106		1
Patents	11		8
In-place lease	2		3
Total identified finite-lived intangible assets	3,673
In-process research and development	192
Total identified intangible assets	$	3,865

Developed technology relates to systems-on-a-chip, read channel, pre-amplifiers, redundant array of independent disk, or RAID, Syncro, Axxia design, standard and customized networking solutions technologies.

LSI's IPR&D projects as of acquisition were as follows ($ in millions):



Description	IPR&D		Percentage of Completion		Estimated Cost to Complete			Expected Release Date (by fiscal year)
SAS controllers for enterprise storage systems	$	97	17	%	$	251	(a)	2016
High speed mix signal transceivers for enterprise and client HDD storage systems - Gen2 and Gen3	$	18	63% and 25%		$	34		2015 and 2017

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(a) As of November 1, 2015, the project was 70% complete and the estimated cost to complete the project was $48 million.

In addition, $71 million of LSI's Axxia IPR&D was sold to Intel in connection with the Axxia Business sale on November 18, 2014. A discount rate of 14.5% was applied to the projected cash flows to reflect the risk related to these IPR&D projects in determining their fair values. The discount rate represents a premium of 1% over the weighted-average cost of capital to reflect the higher risk and uncertainty of the cash flows for IPR&D relative to the overall business.

Unaudited Pro Forma Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents combined results of operations for each of the fiscal years presented, as if LSI had been acquired as of the beginning of fiscal year 2013. The pro forma information excludes results of operations of LSI's Flash Business and Axxia Business and includes adjustments to amortization and depreciation for intangible assets and property, plant and equipment acquired, adjustments to share-based compensation expense and interest expense for the additional indebtedness incurred to complete the acquisition, restructuring charges in connection with the acquisition and acquisition costs. The pro forma results for fiscal year 2013 also include amortization of the purchase accounting effect on inventory acquired from LSI. The pro forma data are for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the consolidated results of operations of the combined business had the merger actually occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2013 or of the results of future operations of the combined business. Consequently, actual results differ from the unaudited pro forma information presented below (in millions, except for per share amounts):



	Fiscal Year
	2014		2013
Pro forma net revenue	$	5,277	$	4,556
Pro forma income (loss) from continuing operations	$	533	$	(359	)
Pro forma income (loss) per share from continuing operations - basic	$	2.12	$	(1.45	)
Pro forma income (loss) per share from continuing operations - diluted	$	1.95	$	(1.45	)

PLX

On August 12, 2014, we acquired PLX, a provider of PCI Express, or PCIe, semiconductor and software connectivity solutions. We acquired PLX to broaden our portfolio to better serve the enterprise storage and networking end markets. Total consideration consisted of the following (in millions):



Cash paid to PLX stockholders	$	299
Cash paid for options and restricted stock units	9
Total purchase price	308
Less: cash acquired	11
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired	$	297

Our allocation of the purchase price, net of cash acquired, is as follows (in millions):



	Fair Value
Trade accounts receivable	$	12
Inventory	25
Assets held-for-sale⁽¹⁾	26
Other current assets	4
Property, plant and equipment	7
Goodwill	75
Intangible assets	191
Accounts payable	(5		)
Employee compensation and benefits	(4		)
Other current liabilities	(6		)
Other long-term liabilities	(28		)
Fair value of net assets acquired	$	297

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(1) Assets held-for-sale represent a building for the former PLX headquarters.

Goodwill is primarily attributable to the assembled workforce, the return on future technology and customer development. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

Intangible Assets

Identified intangible assets acquired consisted of the following:



	Fair Value (in millions)		Estimated Useful Lives (in years)
Developed technology	$	118	7
Customer relationships	39		10
Trade names	5		5
Total identified finite-lived intangible assets	162
In-process research and development	29
Total identified intangible assets	$	191

Developed technology represents the fair value of PLX products that had reached technological feasibility and were a part of its product offering, which included PCIe switches, PCIe bridges and connectivity products. Customer relationships represent the fair values of PLX's existing relationships with over 1,000 customers for its PCIe switch/bridge business in the enterprise, PC consumer and industrial/embedded markets.

PLX IPR&D consists of a PCI Express Gen 3 switch with enhanced features to mimic Ethernet and Infiniband products and increase the scope of the fabric. The following table summarizes the details of the IPR&D project as of acquisition ($ in millions):



Project Name	IPR&D		Discount Rate		Percentage of Completion		Estimated Cost to Complete		Expected Release Date (by fiscal year)
PCI ExpressFabric platform for PCIe solid state drives and extension of PCIe use	$	29	21.3	%	70	%	$	5	2015

Unaudited Pro Forma Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents combined results of operations for each of the fiscal years presented, as if PLX had been acquired as of the beginning of fiscal year 2013. The pro forma information includes adjustments to share-based compensation expense, amortization and depreciation for intangible assets and property, plant and equipment acquired. The pro forma results for fiscal year 2013 also include amortization of the purchase accounting effect on inventory acquired from PLX. The pro forma data are for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the consolidated results of operations of the combined business had the merger actually occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2013 or of the results of future operations of the combined business. Consequently, actual results differ from the unaudited pro forma information presented below (in millions, except for per share amounts):



	Fiscal Year
	2014		2013
Pro forma net revenue	$	4,353	$	2,624
Pro forma income from continuing operations	$	302	$	525
Pro forma income per share from continuing operations - basic	$	1.20	$	2.12
Pro forma income per share from continuing operations - diluted	$	1.13	$	2.08

CyOptics

On June 28, 2013, we acquired CyOptics, a U.S.-based company that manufactures and sells Indium Phosphide, or InP, optical chip and component technologies for the data communications and telecommunications markets, for approximately $377 million, of which $373 million was paid in cash, net of $3 million in cash acquired. CyOptics had front-end manufacturing operations in the U.S. and back-end manufacturing operations in Mexico. During fiscal year 2014, we paid $4 million of additional deferred consideration to the previous shareholders of CyOptics. In addition, approximately $27 million was payable to key employees of CyOptics as part of a retention bonus plan, of which $22 million had been paid as of November 1, 2015. This amount was paid into escrow, will be paid to those employees over a three-year period subsequent to the acquisition date and is being recognized as compensation expense over the same period. For eligible CyOptics employees whose employment is involuntarily terminated by the Company, their retention bonus payments are accelerated and due in full upon such termination in accordance with the provisions of the plan. During fiscal year 2014, we recognized compensation expense of $10 million due to the departure of certain plan participants. The compensation expense recognized for the fiscal year 2015 was not material.

We acquired CyOptics to strengthen our fiber optics product portfolio for emerging 40G and 100G enterprise and data center applications, through CyOptics' single-mode InP laser, receiver and photonics integration capability and for their optical components business, which serves segments of the access, metro and long-haul markets. The purchase price for CyOptics was determined based on cash flow projections assuming the integration of any acquired technology and products with our own, which were of considerably greater value than utilizing CyOptics’ technology or products on a standalone basis, as well as the assembled workforce of CyOptics. These factors, among others, contributed to a purchase price in excess of the estimated fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired, and, as a result, we recognized goodwill in connection with this transaction, which is not deductible for tax purposes.

Our allocation of the purchase price, net of cash acquired was as follows (in millions):



	Fair Value
Trade accounts receivable	$	51
Inventory	35
Other current assets	2
Property, plant and equipment	44
Goodwill	190
Intangible assets	141
Total assets acquired	463
Accounts payable	(25		)
Employee compensation and benefits	(5		)
Other current liabilities	(2		)
Long-term deferred tax liabilities (included in other long-term liabilities)	(54		)
Total liabilities assumed	(86		)
Fair value of net assets acquired	$	377

There were no significant contingencies assumed as part of the acquisition. As of November 1, 2015, we had a $5 million indemnification receivable in other long-term assets for tax positions related to CyOptics value added tax and income taxes payable existing prior to the acquisition. Our results of operations for fiscal year 2013 include $85 million of net revenue attributable to CyOptics.

Intangible Assets

Identified intangible assets acquired consisted of the following:



	Fair Value (in millions)		Estimated Useful Lives (in years)
Purchased technology - base product	$	98	8
Purchased technology - packaging	3		5
Customer relationships	32		7
Customer backlog	4		1
Total identified finite-lived intangible assets	137
In-process research and development	4
Total identified intangible assets	$	141

Unaudited Pro Forma Information

The following table presents certain unaudited pro forma financial information for fiscal year 2013 as if CyOptics had been acquired as of the beginning of fiscal year 2012. The unaudited pro forma information combines the historical results of CyOptics with our consolidated historical results and includes certain fair value adjustments reflecting the estimated impact of amortization of intangible assets acquired and depreciation of acquired property, plant and equipment. The pro forma data are for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the consolidated results of operations of the combined business had the acquisition actually occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2012 or of the results of future operations of the combined business. Consequently, actual results differ from the unaudited pro forma information presented below (in millions, except for per share amounts):



	Fiscal Year
	2013
Pro forma net revenue	$	2,663
Pro forma net income	$	547
Pro forma net income per share-basic	$	2.21
Pro forma net income per share-diluted	$	2.17

Pending Acquisition of Broadcom Corporation

On May 28, 2015, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, or the Broadcom Agreement, by and among Broadcom Corporation, or Broadcom, Pavonia Limited, a limited company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Singapore, or Holdco, Safari Cayman L.P., an exempted limited partnership formed under the laws of the Cayman Islands and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdco, or the Partnership, Avago Technologies Cayman Holdings Ltd., an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Partnership, or Intermediate Holdco, Avago Technologies Cayman Finance Limited, an exempted company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Intermediate Holdco, or Finance Holdco, Buffalo CS Merger Sub, Inc., a California corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Finance Holdco, and Buffalo UT Merger Sub, Inc., a California corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Finance Holdco, which provides for a proposed business combination transaction between us and Broadcom, or the Broadcom Transaction.

As a result of the Broadcom Transaction, at closing, each share of Broadcom common stock will be converted into the right to receive, at the election of each holder of such Broadcom common stock and subject to pro-ration in accordance with the Broadcom Agreement, cash or equity interests in either Holdco or the Partnership. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Broadcom Agreement, Broadcom shareholders will have the ability to elect to receive, with respect to each issued and outstanding share of Broadcom common stock: (a) $54.50 per share in cash; (b) 0.4378 freely-tradable ordinary shares in Holdco; or (c) 0.4378 exchangeable limited partnership units in the Partnership, or restricted exchangeable units, that are designed to be the economic equivalent of 0.4378 ordinary shares of Holdco, which cannot be transferred, sold or hedged for a period of one to two years after closing and which will be subject to related anti-hedging prohibitions. The foregoing exchange ratios are fixed. The shareholder election will be subject to a pro-ration mechanism, which is anticipated to result in payment, in the aggregate, of approximately $17 billion in cash consideration and the economic equivalent of approximately 140 million of our ordinary shares (assuming no more than 50% of outstanding shares of Broadcom common stock elect restricted exchangeable units), resulting in Broadcom shareholders owning approximately 33% of the combined company. Based on the closing share price of our ordinary shares as of May 27, 2015, the implied value of the total transaction consideration for Broadcom was $37 billion. As a result of the Broadcom Transaction, at closing, all our issued ordinary shares as of immediately prior to the effective time of the Broadcom Transaction will be exchanged on a one-to-one basis for new ordinary shares of Holdco. We intend to finance the estimated $17 billion of cash consideration with cash on hand from both companies and $16 billion in new, fully-committed debt financing from a consortium of banks. We also intend to refinance substantially all of our and Broadcom's existing debt with committed debt financing, presently aggregating approximately $6 billion.

At the closing of the Broadcom Transaction, each unvested Broadcom option and RSU will be assumed by Holdco, on the same terms and conditions as were applicable to such Broadcom option or RSU (including with respect to vesting), and converted to an equivalent equity award to receive Holdco ordinary shares appropriately adjusted to take into account the Broadcom Transaction consideration. All vested, in-the-money Broadcom stock options and RSUs, after giving effect to any acceleration or vesting that occurs as a result of the Broadcom Transaction, will be cashed out. Any vested out-of-the-money Broadcom option will be cancelled for no consideration.

At the closing of the Broadcom Transaction, each outstanding Avago option and RSU will be assumed by Holdco, on the same terms and conditions as were applicable to such Avago option or RSU (including with respect to vesting and, in case of Avago options, exercise price), and converted to an equivalent equity award to receive the same number of Holdco ordinary shares as were subject to, and on the same terms as, the underlying Avago option or RSU.

The Broadcom Transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, as well as a special committee of the independent directors of Broadcom. Consummation of the Broadcom Transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in the Broadcom Agreement, including approval of the Broadcom Transaction by our shareholders and Broadcom shareholders, the expiration or termination of the waiting period under the United States Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, or the HSR Act, and the receipt of regulatory clearance under certain foreign anti-trust laws, as well as other customary closing conditions. On August 11, 2015, we announced that the waiting period under the HSR Act had expired. On November 10, 2015, both Avago shareholders and Broadcom shareholders approved the Broadcom Transaction.

Avago and Broadcom may each terminate the Broadcom Agreement under certain circumstances, and in connection with the termination of the Broadcom Agreement under specified circumstances, Avago or Broadcom may be required to pay the other party a termination fee of $1 billion.

Avago and Broadcom have each made customary covenants in the Broadcom Agreement, including, without limitation, covenants not to solicit alternative transactions or, subject to certain exceptions, not to enter into discussions concerning, or provide confidential information in connection with, an alternative transaction.

Investments

We determine the appropriate classification of our investments at the time of acquisition and re-evaluate such determination at each balance sheet date. We record non-marketable equity investments at cost where we do not have the ability to exercise significant influence over or control the business and periodically review them for impairment. As a result of the acquisition of LSI on May 6, 2014, we acquired a 51% equity interest in a joint venture, Silicon Manufacturing Partners Pte Ltd., or SMP, owned by us and GlobalFoundries, a manufacturing foundry for integrated circuits. SMP operates an integrated circuit manufacturing facility in Singapore. We account for our ownership position in SMP under the equity method of accounting. As of November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, the carrying amount of our equity interest was $26 million and $22 million, respectively. The equity interest is reported in other long-term assets on our consolidated balance sheet.

Supplemental Financial Information

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Balance Sheet Components

Supplemental Financial Information

Inventory

Inventory consists of the following (in millions):



	November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014
Finished goods	$	177	$	185
Work-in-process	271		250
Raw materials	76		84
Total inventory	$	524	$	519

Assets held-for-sale

The following tables summarize components of assets held-for-sale (in millions):



	November 1, 2015
Fiber optics subsystems assets	$	18
Real property	4
Total assets held-for-sale	$	22



	November 2, 2014
Axxia Business:
Inventory	$	14
Property, plant and equipment, net	22
Goodwill	91
Intangible assets, net	475
Total Axxia Business	602
Real property	26
Total assets held-for-sale	$	628

During fiscal year 2015, we realigned certain product groups within our wired infrastructure segment and on August 24, 2015, we agreed to sell certain fiber optics subsystems assets to a third party. As a result, we recognized a $61 million loss to write these assets down to fair value less costs to sell. The loss was included in restructuring and asset impairment charges in our consolidated statements of operations. The net carrying amount of these assets is presented in assets held-for-sale on our consolidated balance sheet as of November 1, 2015. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2016.

During fiscal year 2015, we sold the Axxia Business and former PLX headquarters, both of which were classified as assets held-for-sale as of November 2, 2014.

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

Property, plant and equipment, net consist of the following (in millions):



	November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014
Land	$	37		$	37
Construction in progress	153			198
Buildings and leasehold improvements	419			300
Machinery and equipment	1,627			1,316
Total property, plant and equipment	2,236			1,851
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(776		)	(693		)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	1,460		$	1,158

Depreciation expense was $229 million, $164 million and $102 million, for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

At November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, we had $78 million and $45 million, respectively, of unpaid purchases of property, plant, and equipment included in accounts payable and other current liabilities. Amounts reported as unpaid purchases are presented as cash outflows from investing activities for purchases of property, plant, and equipment in the consolidated statements of cash flows in the period they are paid.

Other Current Liabilities

Other current liabilities consist of the following (in millions):



	November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014
Taxes payable	$	79	$	57
Other	127		179
Total other current liabilities	$	206	$	236

Other Long-Term Liabilities

Other long-term liabilities consist of the following (in millions):



	November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014
Income tax liabilities	$	326	$	220
Other	55		43
Total other long-term liabilities	$	381	$	263

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The change in accumulated other comprehensive loss was entirely related to defined pension and post-retirement plans as follows (in millions):



	November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014
Balance — beginning of period	$	(50	)	$	(6	)
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(37		)	(61		)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss	1			(3		)
Tax effects	13			20
Other comprehensive loss	(23		)	(44		)
Balance — end of period	$	(73	)	$	(50	)

Other Income, net

Other income, net includes net realized gains on the sale of available-for-sale securities, realized and unrealized gains (losses) on trading securities, gains on the sale of cost method investments, gains (losses) on currency remeasurement, interest income and other miscellaneous items. The following table presents the detail of other income, net (in millions):



	Fiscal Year
	2015			2014			2013
Other income	$	38		$	18		$	15
Interest income	8			6			4
Other expense	(20		)	(10		)	(1		)
Other income, net	$	26		$	14		$	18

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The following table summarizes changes in goodwill by segment (in millions):



	Wireless Communications		Wired Infrastructure			Enterprise Storage		Industrial & Other		Total
Balance as of November 3, 2013	$	261	$	74		$	—	$	56	$	391
LSI acquisition	—		308			832		80		1,220
PLX acquisition	—		—			75		—		75
Other acquisition	—		1			—		—		1
Reclassification of goodwill related to Axxia assets held-for-sale	—		(91		)	—		—		(91		)
Balance as of November 2, 2014	261		292			907		136		1,596
Emulex acquisition	—		—			83		—		83
Reclassification of goodwill related to certain fiber optics subsystems assets held-for-sale	—		(5		)	—		—		(5		)
Balance as of November 1, 2015	$	261	$	287		$	990	$	136	$	1,674

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014, we changed our organizational structure resulting in four reportable segments: wireless communications, enterprise storage, wired infrastructure, and industrial & other. As a result, we have reassigned the goodwill balance as of November 3, 2013 to reflect our new segment structure.

During the fourth quarters of fiscal year 2015, 2014, and 2013, we completed our annual impairment assessments and we concluded that goodwill was not impaired in any of these years.

Intangible Assets

Purchased intangible assets consist of the following (in millions):



	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Book Value
As of November 1, 2015
Purchased technology	$	2,918	$	(1,165	)	$	1,753
Customer and distributor relationships	1,702		(459		)	1,243
Other	298		(142		)	156
Intangible assets subject to amortization	4,918		(1,766		)	3,152
In-process research and development	125		—			125
Total	$	5,043	$	(1,766	)	$	3,277

As of November 2, 2014
Purchased technology	$	2,651	$	(682	)	$	1,969
Customer and distributor relationships	1,570		(264		)	1,306
Other	275		(87		)	188
Intangible assets subject to amortization	4,496		(1,033		)	3,463
In-process research and development	154		—			154
Total	$	4,650	$	(1,033	)	$	3,617

During fiscal year 2015, certain research and development efforts were completed and, as a result, $40 million of indefinite-lived IPR&D was reclassified to purchased technology subject to amortization. There were no IPR&D projects completed during fiscal year 2014.

Based on the amount of intangible assets subject to amortization at November 1, 2015, the expected amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter is as follows (in millions):



Fiscal Year
2016	$	716
2017	630
2018	499
2019	421
2020	344
Thereafter	542
	$	3,152

The weighted-average amortization periods remaining by intangible asset category were as follows (in years):



	November 1, 2015	November 2, 2014
Amortizable intangible assets:
Purchased technology	7	8
Customer and distributor relationships	7	7
Other	6	6

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

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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Retirement Plans and Post-Retirement Benefits

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Retirement Plans and Post-Retirement Benefits

Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

Defined Benefit Plans. As a result of the LSI acquisition on May 6, 2014, we assumed LSI's defined benefit pension plans covering certain U.S. and non-U.S. employees under which we are obligated to make future contributions to fund benefits to participants. The U.S. defined benefit pension plans include a management plan and a represented plan. Benefits under the management plan are provided under either an adjusted career-average-pay program or a cash-balance program. Benefits under the represented plan are based on a dollar-per-month formula. Benefit accruals under the management plan were frozen in 2009. Participants in the adjusted career-average-pay program no longer earn service accruals. Participants in the cash-balance program no longer earn service accruals, but continue to earn 4% interest per year on their cash-balance accounts. There are no active participants under the represented plan. We also assumed a non-qualified supplemental pension plan in the United States in the LSI acquisition that principally provides benefits based on compensation in excess of amounts that can be considered under the management plan. We also assumed pension plans covering certain non-U.S. employees in that transaction.

Post-Retirement Benefit Plans. Our U.S. employees who transferred to us from Agilent Technologies, Inc., or Agilent, as part of the acquisition of the Semiconductor Products Group business from Agilent, who were age 49 or younger on January 1, 2005 and who meet the retirement eligibility requirements as of their termination dates, may receive post-retirement medical benefits under our retiree medical account program. Under our retiree medical account program, eligible retirees are allocated a spending account of either $40,000 or $55,000, depending on the retiree’s age at January 1, 2005, from which the retiree can receive reimbursement for premiums paid for medical coverage to age 65. U.S. employees who transferred to us from Agilent and who were age 50 or over on January 1, 2005 may be eligible for our traditional retiree medical plan upon meeting certain eligibility requirements and certain service criteria. Once participating in the traditional retiree medical plan, retirees are provided with access to both pre-65 medical coverage and supplemental Medicare coverage with medical premiums based on the type of coverage chosen and service criteria. Retirees in this group are also given the option to choose the $55,000 retiree medical account program instead of the traditional retiree medical plan.

Effective January 1, 2014, we amended our U.S. post-retirement medical benefit plan. The amendment affected active, eligible employees and had no impact on existing retirees. As a result of the amendment, employees who were previously eligible for the medical benefit spending account of $40,000 upon retirement received a cash settlement based on age and years of service and have ceased to be eligible for post-retirement medical benefits under the program. During fiscal year 2014, we paid $6 million into these employees' 401(k) accounts. For employees who were previously eligible for the medical benefit spending account of $55,000 upon retirement, we extended the maximum age to use, as retirees, the spending account to pay premiums for medical coverage from 65 to 75. Employees who were previously eligible for the traditional retiree medical plan upon retirement are no longer eligible to participate in such a plan and will, instead, only be eligible for the extended $55,000 retiree medical account program described above. As a result of the above plan amendment, we recognized a curtailment gain of $1 million and a settlement gain of $2 million in fiscal year 2014.

As a result of completing the LSI acquisition on May 6, 2014, we assumed a group life insurance plan that offers post-retirement life insurance coverage for certain U.S. employees.

Non-U.S Retirement Benefit Plans. In addition to the defined benefit plans for certain employees in Taiwan, Thailand, India, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Italy and Germany, other eligible employees outside of the United States receive retirement benefits under various defined contribution retirement plans. Eligibility is generally determined based on the terms of our plans and local statutory requirements.

Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Income)

The following table summarizes the components of net periodic benefit (income) cost and the net actuarial loss (gain) recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss for the periods presented (in millions):



	Pension Benefits								Post-Retirement Benefits
	2015			2014			2013		2015			2014			2013
Net periodic benefit (income) cost:
Service cost	$	3		$	2		$	3	$	—		$	—		$	—
Interest cost	61			32			2		3			2			1
Expected return on plan assets	(77		)	(36		)	—		(5		)	(2		)	—
Net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service cost	1			1			—		—			(1		)	—
Curtailments	—			—			—		—			(1		)	—
Settlements	—			—			—		—			(2		)	—
Net periodic benefit (income) cost	$	(12	)	$	(1	)	$	5	$	(2	)	$	(4	)	$	1

Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	36		$	59		$	4	$	1		$	2		$	(11	)

We expect to recognize $1 million of net actuarial losses in net periodic benefit (income) cost in fiscal year 2016 related to our defined benefit pension plans.

Funded Status

The funded status of the defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans was as follows (in millions):



	Pension Benefits						Post-Retirement Benefits
	November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014			November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets — beginning of period	$	1,128		$	13		$	78		$	—
Actual return on plan assets	6			36			1			1
Employer contributions	54			47			—			6
Payments from plan assets	(102		)	(39		)	(1		)	(1		)
Settlements	(34		)	(7		)	—			(6		)
Plan assets acquired in acquisitions	—			1,078			—			78
Fair value of plan assets — end of period	$	1,052		$	1,128		$	78		$	78
Change in benefit obligations:
Benefit obligations — beginning of period	$	1,619		$	55		$	69		$	22
Service cost	3			2			—			—
Interest cost	61			32			3			2
Actuarial (gain) loss	(33		)	59			(2		)	2
Benefit payments	(102		)	(39		)	(1		)	(1		)
Plan amendments	—			—			—			(1		)
Settlements	(34		)	(7		)	—			(6		)
Benefit obligations assumed in acquisitions	—			1,521			—			51
Foreign currency impact	(3		)	(4		)	—			—
Benefit obligations — end of period	$	1,511		$	1,619		$	69		$	69

Overfunded (underfunded) status of benefit obligations	$	(459	)	$	(491	)	$	9		$	9

The obligations for our defined benefit pension plans were as follows (in millions):

Plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:



	Pension Benefits				Post-Retirement Benefits
	November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014		November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014
Projected benefit obligations	$	1,500	$	1,608	$	—	$	—
Accumulated benefit obligations	$	1,494	$	1,598	$	16	$	15
Fair value of plan assets	$	1,039	$	1,114	$	—	$	—

Plans with benefit obligations less than plan assets:



	Pension Benefits				Post-Retirement Benefits
	November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014		November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014
Projected benefit obligations	$	11	$	11	$	—	$	—
Accumulated benefit obligations	$	10	$	11	$	53	$	54
Fair value of plan assets	$	13	$	14	$	78	$	78

The fair value of pension plan assets at November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014 included $27 million and $26 million, respectively, of assets for our non-U.S. pension plans. Contributions to our non-U.S. plans were $1 million and $5 million for fiscal years 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The projected benefit obligations as of November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014 included $97 million and $89 million, respectively, of obligations related to our non-U.S. plans. The accumulated benefit obligations as of November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014 included $91 million and $82 million, respectively, related to our non-U.S. plans.

Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets were as follows (in millions):



	Pension Benefits						Post-Retirement Benefits
	November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014			November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014
Other long-term assets	$	2		$	2		$	25		$	24
Other current liabilities	$	1		$	1		$	1		$	1
Other long-term liabilities	$	460		$	492		$	15		$	14
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes:
Net actuarial losses and net prior service benefit	$	(72	)	$	(48	)	$	(1	)	$	(2	)

We currently expect to make contributions of $32 million to our defined benefit pension plans in fiscal year 2016. We do not expect to make any contributions to our post-retirement medical benefit plans in fiscal year 2016. As of November 1, 2015, expected payments from our benefit plans over the next 10 fiscal years are as follows (in millions):



	Pension Benefits		Post-Retirement Benefits
2016	$	94	$	2
2017	92		2
2018	92		3
2019	92		3
2020	91		3
2021-2025	452		17

Defined Benefit Plan Investment Policy

Plan assets of the funded defined benefit pension plans are invested in funds held by third-party fund managers or are deposited into government-managed accounts in which we have no active involvement in and no control over investment strategy, other than establishing broad investment guidelines and parameters. The plan assets held by third-parties consist primarily of equities, fixed income funds and commingled funds. The fund managers monitor the fund’s asset allocation within the guidelines established by our plan’s investment committee. In line with plan investment objectives and consultation with our management, our investment committee set an allocation benchmark among equity, bond and other assets based on the relative weighting of overall non-U.S. market indices. The overall investment objectives of the plan are 1) the acquisition of suitable assets of appropriate liquidity which will generate income and capital growth to meet current and future plan benefits, 2) to limit the risk of the assets failing to meet the long-term liabilities of the plan, and 3) to minimize the long-term costs of the plan by maximizing the return on the assets. Performance is regularly evaluated by the investment committee and is based on actual returns achieved by the fund manager relative to its benchmark.

For the defined benefit pension plans assumed in connection with the LSI acquisition, the investment strategy for the U.S. plans is to allocate assets in a manner that seeks both to maximize the safety of promised benefits and to minimize the cost of funding those benefits. The Company directs the overall portfolio allocation and uses a third-party investment consultant that has discretion to structure portfolios and select the investment managers within those allocation parameters. Multiple investment managers are utilized, including both active and passive management approaches. The plan assets are diversified across different asset classes and investment styles, and those assets are periodically rebalanced toward asset allocation targets.

The target asset allocation for U.S. plans reflects a risk/return profile that the Company believes is appropriate relative to the liability structure and return goals for the plans. The Company periodically reviews the allocation of plan assets relative to alternative allocation models to evaluate the need for adjustments based on forecasted liabilities and plan liquidity needs. The equity investment target allocation is equally divided between U.S. and non-U.S. securities. The fixed-income allocation is primarily directed toward long-term core bond investments, with smaller allocations to Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities and high-yield bonds.

Our defined benefit pension plans' weighted-average asset allocations by category were as follows:



	Defined Benefit Pension Plans
	November 1, 2015				November 2, 2014
	Actual		Target		Actual		Target
Equity investments	33	%	40	%	34	%	40	%
Fixed income	67	%	55	%	66	%	53	%
Real estate	—	%	5	%	—	%	7	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%	100	%

Fair Value Measurement of Plan Assets

The following table presents the fair value of plan assets by major category using the same three-level hierarchy described in Note 2. "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" (in millions):



	Fair Value Measurements as of November 1, 2015
	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents	$	23	(a)	$	—		$	—
Equity securities:
U.S. equity securities	132		(b)	—			—
Non-U.S. equity securities	73		(b)	—			—
Fixed-income securities:
U.S. treasuries	—			24		(c)	—
Corporate bonds	—			410		(c)	—
Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities	—			6		(c)	—
Agency-backed bonds	—			2		(c)	—
Municipal bonds	—			25		(c)	—
Government bonds	—			23		(c)	—
Other types of investments:
Commingled funds - equities	—			141		(d)	—
Commingled funds - bonds	—			193		(e)	—
Total	$	228		$	824		$	—

	Fair Value Measurements as of November 2, 2014
	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents	$	27	(a)	$	—		$	—
Equity securities:
U.S. equity securities	142		(b)	—			—
Non-U.S. equity securities	97		(b)	—			—
Fixed-income securities:
U.S. treasuries	—			28		(c)	—
Corporate bonds	—			438		(c)	—
Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities	—			6		(c)	—
Agency-backed bonds	—			2		(c)	—
Municipal bonds	—			26		(c)	—
Government bonds	—			29		(c)	—
Other types of investments:
Commingled funds - equities	—			145		(d)	—
Commingled funds - bonds	—			188		(e)	—
Total	$	266		$	862		$	—

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(a) Cash equivalents primarily include short-term investment funds which consist of short-term money market instruments that are valued based on quoted prices in active markets.

(b) These U.S. equity securities and non-U.S. equity securities are valued based on quoted prices in active markets.

(c) These amounts consist of investments that are traded less frequently than Level 1 securities and are valued using inputs that include quoted prices for similar assets in active markets and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset, such as interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, collateral performance, broker/dealer quotes and indices that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.

(d) These amounts consist of investments in funds not registered with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, with underlying investments primarily in publicly traded U.S. and non-U.S. equity securities, including securities with small and large market capitalization. The fair value was determined based on the net asset value per share of each investment at November 1, 2015. These funds are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy as the Company could redeem these investments with the sponsoring investment management organizations at November 1, 2015, and with at least monthly frequency on an ongoing basis.

(e) These amounts consist of investments in funds not registered with the SEC with underlying investments primarily in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities and high-yield bonds. The fair value was determined based on the net asset value per share of each investment at November 1, 2015. These funds are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy as the Company could redeem these investments with the sponsoring investment management organizations at November 1, 2015, and with at least monthly frequency on an ongoing basis.

Post-Retirement Benefit Plan Investment Policy

The Company’s overall investment strategy for the group life insurance plan is to allocate assets in a manner that seeks to both maximize the safety of promised benefits and minimize the cost of funding those benefits. The target asset allocation for plan assets reflects a risk/return profile that the Company believes is appropriate relative to the liability structure and return goals for the plan. The Company periodically reviews the allocation of plan assets relative to alternative allocation models to evaluate the need for adjustments based on forecasted liabilities and plan liquidity needs. The Company sets the overall portfolio allocation and uses an investment manager that directs the investment of funds consistent with that allocation. The investment manager invests the plan assets in index funds that it manages.

The plan assets were classified as Level 2 and the fair values by asset category were as follows:



	November 1, 2015				November 2, 2014
	Actual		Target		Actual		Target
Commingled funds - U.S. equities	21	%	20	%	20	%	30	%
Commingled funds - Non-U.S. equities	21	%	20	%	20	%	10	%
Commingled funds - bonds	58	%	60	%	60	%	60	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%	100	%

Assumptions

The assumptions used to determine the benefit obligations and expense for our defined benefit and post-retirement benefit plans are presented in the table below. The expected long-term return on assets shown in the table below represents an estimate of long-term returns on investment portfolios primarily consisting of combinations of debt, equity and other investments, depending on plan. We consider long-term rates of return, which are weighted based on the asset classes (both historical and forecasted) in which we expect the pension and post-retirement funds to be invested. Discount rates reflect the current rate at which defined benefit and post-retirement benefit obligations could be settled based on the measurement dates of the plans, which in each case is our fiscal year end. The range of assumptions that are used for defined benefit pension plans reflects the different economic environments within various countries.



	Assumptions for Benefit Obligations as of		Assumptions for Expense Fiscal Year
	November 1, 2015	November 2, 2014	2015	2014	2013
Defined benefit pension plans:
Discount rate	0.75%-7.75%	1.00%-4.10%	1.00%-4.10%	1.00%-4.75%	1.25%-4.25%
Average increase in compensation levels	2.50%-11.72%	2.50%-6.00%	2.50%-6.00%	2.50%-6.00%	2.00%-5.00%
Expected long-term return on assets	N/A	N/A	1.50%-7.30%	1.50%-7.30%	2.00%-3.00%



	Assumptions for Benefit Obligations as of		Assumptions for Expense Fiscal Year
	November 1, 2015	November 2, 2014	2015	2014	2013
Post-retirement benefits plan:
Discount rate	3.90%-4.50%	3.80%-4.40%	3.80%-4.40%	4.25%-4.60%	3.50%
Average increase in compensation levels	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%	N/A
Expected long-term return on assets	N/A	N/A	5.40%	5.40%	N/A
Current medical cost trend rate	7.67%	8.00%	8.00%	8.33%	8.67%
Ultimate medical cost trend rate	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%
Medical cost trend rate decreases to ultimate trend rate in year	2031	2031	2031	2031	2031

Changes in the assumed health care cost trend rates could have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the U.S. post-retirement medical benefit plans. A one percentage point change in the assumed healthcare cost trend rates for fiscal year 2015 would have the following effects:



	1% Increase			1% Decrease
Effect on U.S. post-retirement benefit obligation (in millions)	$	1		$	(1	)
Percentage effect on U.S. post-retirement benefit obligation	2		%	(2		)%

The effect of a one percentage point increase or decrease in our healthcare cost trend rates on the service and interest cost components of the net periodic benefit cost would have been immaterial.

Avago 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan

Our U.S. eligible employees participate in the Avago Technologies U.S. Inc. 401(k) Plan, or the Avago 401(k) Plan. Enrollment in the 401(k) Plan is automatic for employees who meet eligibility requirements unless they decline participation. Under the Avago 401(k) Plan, we provide matching contributions to employees up to a maximum of 6% of an employee’s annual eligible compensation. All matching contributions vest immediately. The Avago 401(k) Plan provides for tax deferred and after-tax Roth contributions for eligible employees and allows employees to contribute from 1% to 50% of their annual compensation on a pre-tax and after-tax basis, subject to regulatory and plan limitations.

In connection with the LSI acquisition we assumed the LSI Corporation 401(k) Plan, or the LSI 401(k) Plan. The LSI 401(k) Plan provides for tax deferred contributions for eligible employees and allows employees to contribute from 1% to 90% of their annual compensation on a pre-tax basis. The LSI 401(k) Plan also allows employees to make after-tax Roth contributions. Employee contributions are limited to a maximum annual amount as set periodically by the Internal Revenue Code. The Company matches employee contributions up to a maximum of 5% of eligible earnings. All matching contributions vest immediately.

During fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, we made contributions of $26 million, $18 million and $8 million, respectively, to the 401k plans.

The entire disclosure for pension and other postretirement benefits.

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Borrowings

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Borrowings

Convertible Senior Notes

In connection with our acquisition of LSI on May 6, 2014, we completed our private placement of $1 billion in aggregate principal amount of our Convertible Notes to two entities affiliated with Silver Lake Partners, or the Purchasers. The Convertible Notes were the Company’s unsecured senior obligations. Interest was payable on the Convertible Notes, semi-annually in arrears, at a rate of 2% per year and the Convertible Notes were scheduled to mature on August 15, 2021. Pursuant to the indenture related to the Convertible Notes, upon conversion, the Convertible Notes could be settled in the Company's ordinary shares, cash or a combination of cash and ordinary shares, at the Company’s option.

On June 1, 2015, the Purchasers submitted to the Company conversion notices exercising their right to convert all of the outstanding Convertible Notes. The Company satisfied its resulting conversion obligation of $2.8 billion, by paying approximately $1 billion in cash, representing the principal amount of the Convertible Notes, and delivering 13.8 million of the Company's ordinary shares, in each case pursuant to the terms of the indenture related to the Convertible Notes. The Company recognized an immaterial gain related to the conversion of the Convertible Notes.

The following table presents the components of the carrying value of the Convertible Notes as of November 2, 2014 (in millions):



Principal balance	$	1,000
Less: debt discount	80
Net carrying amount	$	920

Equity component carrying amount	$	85

The following table sets forth interest expense recognized related to Convertible Notes for the periods presented (in millions):



	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014
Contractual coupon interest	$	12	$	10
Accretion of debt discount @ 3.32%	6		5
Total	$	18	$	15

2014 Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility

On May 6, 2014, Avago Technologies Finance Pte. Ltd., or AT Finance, and certain other subsidiaries of the Company entered into a credit agreement, referred to as the 2014 Credit Agreement. The 2014 Credit Agreement provides for a term loan facility of $4.6 billion, or the Term Loans, and a revolving credit facility, or the 2014 Revolving Credit Facility, which permits certain of our subsidiaries to borrow up to $500 million. Additionally, it provides for swingline loans of up to $75 million and the issuance of letters of credit of up to $100 million, both of which reduce the available borrowing capacity under the 2014 Revolving Credit Facility. The Term Loans have a term of seven years and the effective interest rate at November 1, 2015 was 4.15%. The 2014 Revolving Credit Facility has a term of five years. As of November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, the outstanding principal balance of Term Loans was $3,949 million and $4,589 million, respectively. We had no borrowings outstanding under the 2014 Revolving Credit Facility and letters of credit outstanding were not material. As of November 1, 2015, we were in compliance with the covenants described in the 2014 Credit Agreement.

Loans under the 2014 Credit Agreement will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at our option: (i) the greatest of, (a) the rate of interest per annum publicly announced from time-to-time by Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch as its prime rate in effect at its principal office in New York City, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate (as defined in the 2014 Credit Agreement) in effect on the relevant day plus 1/2 of 1% per annum, (c) the Adjusted LIBO Rate (as defined in the 2014 Credit Agreement) on the relevant day for a deposit in dollars with a maturity of one month plus 1% per annum and (d), with respect to term loans, 1.75%; or (ii) the interest rate per annum equal to the greater of (a) (x) the LIBO Rate for the Interest Period (as defined in the 2014 Credit Agreement) multiplied by (y) the Statutory Reserve Rate (as defined in the 2014 Credit Agreement) and (b) with respect to term loans, 0.75% per annum. The 2014 Credit Agreement includes (i) financial covenants requiring AT Finance to, at any time the 2014 Revolving Credit Facility is drawn by more than 30%, maintain a maximum first lien leverage ratio; (ii) customary restrictive covenants (subject, in each case, to certain exceptions and amounts) that limit AT Finance and its subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, incur indebtedness, create liens, merge or consolidate with and into other persons, make acquisitions and sell assets; (iii) customary events of default, upon the occurrence of which, after any applicable grace period, the lenders will have the ability to accelerate all outstanding loans thereunder and terminate the commitments; and (iv) customary representations and warranties. In addition, AT Finance has the ability, at any time, to increase the aggregate Term Loans and the revolving credit commitments under the 2014 Credit Agreement from $5.1 billion to $6.7 billion, subject to the condition that no default or event of default shall have occurred and be continuing and other terms and conditions set forth in the 2014 Credit Agreement, and the receipt of sufficient commitments for such increase from the lenders. The borrowers have agreed to pay the lenders a commitment fee at a rate per annum that varies based on total leverage ratio. The borrowers and certain other subsidiaries also entered into collateral and related agreements ancillary to the 2014 Credit Agreement.

Unamortized debt issuance costs associated with our Term Loans and revolving credit facilities were $86 million and $115 million, at November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, respectively, and are included in other current assets and other long-term assets on the consolidated balance sheets. During fiscal year 2015, we made a $593 million principal prepayment on the Term Loans and, as a result, we wrote-off $13 million of debt issuance costs to other income, net in the consolidated statements of operations. Amortization of debt issuance costs related to the Term Loans and 2014 Revolving Credit Facilities was $16 million and $9 million, for the fiscal years 2015 and 2014, respectively, and is reported as a component of interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

2013 Revolving Credit Facility

On May 6, 2014, in connection with entering into the 2014 Credit Agreement, we terminated our previous $575 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility and the related credit agreement, or the 2013 Credit Facility. There were no outstanding loan borrowings under this facility at the time of termination.

Future Principal Payments of Debt

At November 1, 2015, future scheduled principal payments for our outstanding Term Loans, including the current portion, are summarized as follows (in millions):



Fiscal Year
2016	$	46
2017	46
2018	46
2019	46
2020	46
Thereafter	3,719
Total	$	3,949

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $191 million, $110 million and $2 million for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and consisted primarily of (i) cash interest expense for the Term Loans and Convertible Notes, (ii) amortization of debt issuance costs related to Term Loans and 2014 Revolving Credit Facility, (iii) accretion of debt discount related to the Convertible Notes, and (iv) commitment fees related to 2014 Revolving Credit Facility.

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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Shareholders' Equity

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Equity [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders’ Equity

On October 30, 2013, we filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC, through which we or selling securityholders may sell from time to time any combination of ordinary shares, debt securities, warrants, rights, purchase contracts and units, in one or more offerings. On August 21, 2014, we filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC, through which selling securityholders may sell from time to time the Convertible Notes and our ordinary shares issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes. During fiscal year 2015, the Convertible Notes were converted in full and the resulting conversion obligation was settled by a combination of $1 billion in cash and the issuance of 13.8 million of our ordinary shares.

Share Repurchase Program

On April 10, 2013, the Board authorized the Company to repurchase up to 20 million of its ordinary shares, or the 2013 share repurchase program. This program replaced the expired 2012 share repurchase program. The 2013 share repurchase program expired on April 8, 2014. Share repurchases under the program were made in the open market. All repurchased shares were immediately retired. Under the 2013 share repurchase program, the Company repurchased 1.9 million shares for $71 million at a weighted-average purchase price per share of $38.35 during fiscal year 2013. Under our 2013 share repurchase program, the Company repurchased 0.3 million shares for $12 million at a weighted-average purchase price per share of $43.50 during fiscal year 2014.

At the Company's 2014 annual general meeting of shareholders, or AGM, on April 9, 2014, shareholders approved the Company's 2014 share purchase mandate, pursuant to which the Company was authorized, upon the approval of the Board, to repurchase up to approximately 25 million of its ordinary shares in open market transactions or pursuant to equal access schemes. The 2014 share purchase mandate expired on April 8, 2015. The Board did not approve any repurchases of the Company's ordinary shares pursuant to the 2014 share purchase mandate.

At the Company's 2015 AGM on April 8, 2015, shareholders approved the Company's 2015 share purchase mandate, pursuant to which the Company is authorized, upon the approval of the Board, to repurchase up to approximately 26 million of its ordinary shares in open market transactions or pursuant to equal access schemes, up to the date on which the Company's 2016 AGM is held or required by law to be held. As of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Board had not approved any repurchases of the Company's ordinary shares pursuant to the 2015 share purchase mandate.

Dividends

During fiscal year 2015, aggregate cash dividends of $1.55 per share were declared and paid on the Company's outstanding ordinary shares, resulting in payments to our shareholders of $408 million. During fiscal year 2014, aggregate cash dividends of $1.13 per share were declared and paid on the Company's outstanding ordinary shares, resulting in payments to our shareholders of $284 million. During fiscal year 2013, aggregate cash dividends of $0.80 per share were declared and paid on the Company's outstanding ordinary shares, resulting in payments to our shareholders of $198 million.

Equity Incentive Award Plans

Effective December 1, 2005, we adopted two equity-based compensation plans, the Equity Incentive Plan for Executive Employees of Avago Technologies Limited and Subsidiaries, or the Executive Plan, and the Equity Incentive Plan for Senior Management Employees of Avago Technologies Limited and Subsidiaries, or the Senior Management Plan and, together with the Executive Plan, referred to as the Pre-IPO Equity Incentive Plans, which authorized the grant of options and share purchase rights covering up to 30 million ordinary shares. Since our IPO in August 2009, we are no longer permitted to make any further grants under the Pre-IPO Equity Incentive Plans.

Options issued under the Executive Plan generally vest at a rate of 20% per year based on the passage of time, and the passage of time and attaining certain performance criteria, in each case subject to continued employment. Those options subject to vesting based on the passage of time may accelerate by one year upon certain terminations of employment. Options issued under the Senior Management Plan, generally vested at a rate of 20% per year based on the passage of time and continued employment.

Options issued under the Pre-IPO Equity Incentive Plans generally expire ten years following the date of grant unless granted to a non-employee, in which case the awards generally expire five years following the date of grant. All options awarded under these plans were granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value on the date of grant.

In July 2009, our Board adopted, and our shareholders approved, the Avago Technologies Limited 2009 Equity Incentive Award Plan, or the 2009 Plan, to authorize the grant of options, share appreciation rights, RSUs, dividend equivalents, performance awards, and other share-based awards. 20 million ordinary shares were initially reserved for issuance under the 2009 Plan, subject to annual increases starting in fiscal year 2012. The amount of the annual increase is equal to the least of (a) 6 million shares, (b) 3% of the ordinary shares outstanding on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year and (c) such smaller number of ordinary shares as determined by our Board. However, no more than 90 million ordinary shares may be issued upon the exercise of equity awards issued under the 2009 Plan. The 2009 Plan became effective on July 27, 2009. Options issued to employees under the 2009 Plan prior to March 2011 generally expire ten years following the date of grant. Since March 2011, options issued to employees under the 2009 Plan generally expire seven years after the date of grant. Options awarded to non-employees under this plan generally expire after five years. Options issued to employees under the 2009 Plan generally vest over a four year period from the date of grant and are granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value on the date of grant. Any share options cancelled or forfeited under the Pre-IPO Equity Incentive Plans after July 27, 2009 become available for issuance under the 2009 Plan. We also grant RSUs as part of our equity compensation programs under the 2009 Plan. An RSU is an equity award that is granted with an exercise price equal to zero and which represents the right to receive one of our ordinary shares immediately upon vesting. RSU awards granted to employees are generally time-based and vest over four years.

In connection with the LSI acquisition, we assumed the LSI 2003 Equity Incentive Plan, or the 2003 Plan, and outstanding unvested stock options and RSUs originally granted by LSI under the 2003 Plan that were held by continuing employees. At the time of the acquisition, these awards were converted to Avago stock options and RSUs, with adjustments made to the exercise price of stock options and the number of shares subject to stock options and RSU awards so that the intrinsic value of each award was approximately the same immediately before and immediately after the adjustment. These unvested stock options and RSUs will vest in accordance with their original terms, generally vesting in equal annual installments over a four-year period from the original grant date. Under the 2003 Plan, we may grant to former employees of LSI and other employees who were not employees of Avago at the time of the acquisition restricted stock awards, RSUs, stock options and stock appreciation rights with an exercise price that is no less than the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant. No participant may be granted stock options covering more than four million shares or more than an aggregate of one million shares of restricted stock and RSUs in any fiscal year. Equity awards granted under the 2003 Plan following the LSI acquisition are expected to be on similar terms and consistent with similar grants made pursuant to the 2009 Plan.

In connection with the LSI acquisition, we assumed unvested stock options and RSUs originally granted by LSI. These unvested stock options and RSUs will vest and become exercisable in accordance with their original terms. These awards generally vest in equal annual installments over a four-year period and expire seven years after the grant date.

A summary of option activity related to our equity incentive award plans is as follows (in millions, except years and per share amounts):



	Option Awards Outstanding
	Number Outstanding		Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance as of October 28, 2012	20		$	22.45
Granted	9		$	36.63
Exercised	(6	)	$	16.02
Cancelled	(1	)	$	27.57
Balance as of November 3, 2013	22		$	29.81
Assumed in LSI acquisition	1		$	40.26
Granted	13		$	65.79
Exercised	(5	)	$	25.03
Cancelled	(2	)	$	53.02
Balance as of November 2, 2014	29		$	44.97
Granted	1		$	95.97
Exercised	(7	)	$	34.40
Cancelled	(2	)	$	65.32
Balance as of November 1, 2015	21		$	47.92	4.62	$	1,610
Fully vested as of November 1, 2015	10		$	38.50	4.11	$	852
Fully vested and expected to vest as of November 1, 2015	21		$	47.56	4.60	$	1,570

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $571 million, $204 million and $130 million, respectively.

A summary of RSU activity related to our equity incentive award plans is as follows (in millions, except years and per share amounts):



	RSU Awards Outstanding
	Number Outstanding		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Market Value		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
Balance as of October 28, 2012	1		$	32.69
Granted	1		$	35.69
Balance as of November 3, 2013	2		$	34.38
Assumed in LSI acquisition	3		$	35.22
Granted	1		$	64.92
Vested	(1	)	$	32.87
Forfeited	(1	)	$	19.42
Balance as of November 2, 2014	4		$	48.82
Granted	3		$	119.30
Vested	(1	)	$	57.29
Forfeited	(1	)	$	79.51
Balance as of November 1, 2015	5		$	95.17	1.70

Employee Share Purchase Plan

The ESPP provides eligible employees with the opportunity to acquire an ownership interest in the Company through periodic payroll deductions, based on a six-month look-back period, at a price equal to the lesser of 85% of the fair market value of the ordinary shares at either the beginning or ending of the relevant offering period. The ESPP is structured as a qualified employee stock purchase plan under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. However, the ESPP is not intended to be a qualified pension, profit sharing or stock bonus plan under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is not subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The ESPP will terminate on July 27, 2019 unless sooner terminated. On the first day of fiscal year 2012, the number of available shares under the ESPP increased by 2 million shares in accordance with the terms set forth in the ESPP. Employees purchased 0.2 million shares in each of fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 for $15 million, $8 million and $7 million, respectively.

Share-Based Compensation Expense

Share-based compensation expense consists of expense for time-based and market-based stock options and RSUs granted to both employees and non-employees as well as expense associated with the ESPP.

We recognize compensation expense for time-based stock options based on the estimated grant-date fair value method required under the applicable authoritative guidance using the Black-Scholes valuation model with a straight-line amortization method.

We recognize compensation expense for time-based RSUs using the straight-line amortization method based on the fair value of RSUs on the date of grant. The fair value of RSUs is the closing market price of our ordinary shares on the date of grant, reduced by the present value of dividends expected to be paid on our ordinary shares prior to vesting.

Certain equity awards granted during fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 included both service and market conditions. The fair value of market-based awards was estimated on the date of grant using the Monte Carlo simulation technique. Assumptions utilized in the Monte Carlo simulation model follow the same methodology as our time-based option awards. Compensation expense for market-based awards is amortized based upon a graded vesting method.

Since the applicable authoritative guidance requires share-based compensation expense to be based on awards that are ultimately expected to vest, estimated share-based compensation expense for such awards has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Changes in the estimated forfeiture rates can have a significant effect on share-based compensation expense since the effect of adjusting the rate is recognized in the period the forfeiture estimate is changed.

We recognize compensation expense for ESPP purchase rights based on the fair value estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model with a straight-line amortization method.

The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense reported in continuing operations for the periods presented (in millions):



	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
Cost of products sold	$	26	$	18	$	10
Research and development	107		57		30
Selling, general and administrative	99		78		37
Total share-based compensation expense	$	232	$	153	$	77

The following tables summarize the weighted-average assumptions utilized for our time-based options, ESPP purchase rights and market-based awards granted for the periods presented:



	Time-Based Options
	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
Risk-free interest rate	1.3	%	0.5% - 1.3%		1.0	%
Dividend yield	1.4	%	1.7	%	2.0	%
Volatility	35.0	%	35.0	%	48.0	%
Expected term (in years)	4.0		1.9 - 4.3		5.0



	ESPP Purchase Rights
	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
Risk-free interest rate	0.2	%	0.1	%	0.1	%
Dividend yield	1.3	%	1.8	%	2.1	%
Volatility	36.2	%	32.1	%	44.0	%
Expected term (in years)	0.5		0.5		0.5



	Market-Based Awards
	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
Risk-free interest rate	1.4	%	2.3	%	2.0	%
Dividend yield	1.2	%	1.7	%	2.2	%
Volatility	36.3	%	45.0	%	48.0	%
Expected term (in years)	4.4		7.0		7.0

The risk-free interest rate was derived from the average U.S. Treasury Strips rate during the period, which approximates the rate in effect at the time of grant.

The dividend yield was based on the historical and expected dividend payouts as of the respective award grant dates.

For fiscal years 2015 and 2014, expected volatility for time-based options and market-based awards was based on our own historical share price volatility or combining historical volatility of guideline publicly-traded companies and our own historical share price volatility over the period commensurate with the expected life of the awards and the implied volatility from our own traded ordinary shares with a term of 180 days measured at a specific date. For fiscal year 2013, expected volatility was based on the combination of historical volatility of guideline publicly-traded companies and our own historical share price volatility over the period commensurate with the expected life of the awards and the implied volatility from traded options in guideline publicly-traded companies and our own shares with a term of 720 days or greater measured over the last three months.

For fiscal years 2015 and 2014, the expected term for time-based options was based on a weighted-average combining the average life of options that have already been exercised or cancelled with the expected life of all unexercised options. The expected life for unexercised options was calculated assuming that the options will be exercised at the midpoint of the vesting date (if unvested) or the valuation date (if vested) and the full contractual term. Our computations of expected term for time-based options prior to fiscal year 2014 were based on data, such as the data of peer companies and company-specific attributes, which we believe could affect employees’ exercise behavior.

The expected term of market-based options valued using Monte Carlo simulation techniques was based upon the vesting dates forecasted by the simulation and then assuming that options which vest, and for which the market condition has been satisfied, are exercised at the midpoint between the forecasted vesting date and their expiration. The expected term of market-based RSUs valued using Monte Carlo simulation techniques was commensurate with the awards' contractual terms.

Based on the above assumptions, and not including options assumed as a result of the Emulex and LSI acquisitions, the weighted-average fair value of the time-based options granted under our equity incentive award plans for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $24.63, $17.49 and $12.77 per share, respectively. The weighted-average fair value of time-based options assumed on May 5, 2015 from the Emulex acquisition was $15.58 per share. The weighted-average fair value of time-based options assumed on May 6, 2014 from the LSI acquisition was $17.46 per share.

The weighted-average fair value of the market-based options granted for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $36.99, $22.89 and $14.02 per share, respectively. The weighted-average fair value of the market-based RSUs granted for fiscal year 2015 was $99.40. No market-based RSUs were granted in fiscal year 2014 or 2013.

The weighted-average fair value of the rights to purchase shares in the ESPP for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $36.52, $16.31 and $11.78 per share, respectively.

Excluding RSUs assumed in the Emulex and LSI acquisitions, the weighted-average fair value of RSUs granted for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $119.95, $65.15 and $35.69 per share, respectively. The weighted-average fair value of RSUs assumed on May 5, 2015 from the Emulex acquisition was $116.79 per share. The weighted-average fair value of RSUs assumed on May 6, 2014 from the LSI acquisition was $35.22 per share.

Based on our historical experience of pre-vesting option cancellations, we have assumed an annualized forfeiture rate for our options of 5%, in each of fiscal years 2015 and 2014 and 6% for fiscal year 2013. We have assumed an annualized forfeiture rate for RSUs of 3%, 2% and 5% for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. No forfeiture rates were assumed for ESPP purchase rights for fiscal years 2015, 2014 or 2013 because the forfeiture impact was not material for these periods. We will recognize additional expense if actual forfeitures are lower than we estimated, and will recognize a benefit if actual forfeitures are higher than we estimated.

Total unrecognized compensation cost of time and market-based options granted but not yet vested as of November 1, 2015 was $138 million, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average service period of 2.3 years. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to the ESPP purchase rights as of November 1, 2015 was $4 million, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining four months of the current offering period under the ESPP. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested time and market-based RSUs as of November 1, 2015 was $374 million, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average service period of 3.2 years. The total grant-date fair value of RSUs vested during fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $82 million, $22 million and $4 million, respectively. The income tax benefits for share-based compensation expense were $130 million, $42 million and $25 million for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, including other comprehensive income. Includes, but is not limited to, balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings, accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and amount of comprehensive income.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Components of Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes

Since we are incorporated in Singapore, domestic income reflects the results of operations based in Singapore. For financial reporting purposes, Income from continuing operations before income taxes included the following components (in millions):



	Fiscal Year
	2015			2014			2013
Domestic income	$	1,580		$	662		$	465
Foreign income (loss)	(113		)	(320		)	103
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	1,467		$	342		$	568

Components of Provision for Income Taxes

We have obtained several tax incentives from the Singapore Economic Development Board, an agency of the Government of Singapore, which provide that certain classes of income we earn in Singapore are subject to tax holidays or reduced rates of Singapore income tax. Each such tax incentive is separate and distinct from the others, and may be granted, withheld, extended, modified, truncated, complied with or terminated independently without any effect on the other incentives. In order to retain these tax benefits in Singapore, we must meet certain operating conditions specific to each incentive relating to, among other things, maintenance of a corporate headquarters function and specified intellectual property, or IP, activities in Singapore. The Singapore tax incentives are presently scheduled to expire at various dates generally between 2018 and 2025, subject in certain cases to potential extensions, which we may or may not be able to obtain.

We also have a tax holiday on our qualifying Malaysian income, which is effective up to and including our fiscal year 2018. The tax incentives that we have negotiated in Malaysia are also subject to our compliance with various operating and other conditions. If we cannot, or elect not to, comply with the operating conditions included in any particular tax incentive, we will lose the related tax benefits and we could be required to refund previously realized material tax benefits.

For fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, the effect of all these tax incentives, in the aggregate, was to reduce the overall provision for income taxes and increase net income by $207 million, $99 million and $77 million, respectively, and increase diluted net income per share by $0.74, $0.37, and $0.31, respectively.

Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows (in millions):



	Fiscal Year
	2015			2014			2013
Current tax expense:
Domestic	$	59		$	14		$	6
Foreign	237			111			32
	296			125			38
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
Domestic	4			1			(1		)
Foreign	(224		)	(93		)	(21		)
	(220		)	(92		)	(22		)
Total provision for income taxes	$	76		$	33		$	16

The provision for income taxes in fiscal year 2015 increased from fiscal year 2014 primarily due to the increase in profit before tax. The provision for income taxes in fiscal year 2014 increased from fiscal year 2013 primarily due to a change in the jurisdictional mix of income.

Rate Reconciliation

A reconciliation of the statutory tax rate in Singapore to the actual, effective tax rate on income before income taxes is as follows:



	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
Statutory tax rate	17.0	%	17.0	%	17.0	%
Foreign income taxed at different rates	1.8		21.1		(0.1	)
Tax holidays and concessions	(14.1	)	(29.2	)	(13.5	)
Other, net	0.2		(0.1	)	(0.6	)
Valuation allowance	0.3		0.8		—
Actual tax rate on income before income taxes	5.2	%	9.6	%	2.8	%

Summary of Deferred Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect the net effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their basis for income tax purposes and the tax effects of net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards.

The significant components of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities included on the consolidated balance sheets were as follows (in millions):



	November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014
Deferred income tax assets:
Depreciation and amortization	$	2		$	2
Inventory	8			13
Trade accounts	9			7
Employee benefits	202			204
Employee share awards	58			45
Net operating loss carryovers and credit carryovers	288			404
Other deferred income tax assets	49			72
Gross deferred income tax assets	616			747
Less valuation allowance	(147		)	(120		)
Deferred income tax assets	469			627
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization	48			66
Notes receivable	100			549
Other deferred income tax liabilities	—			2
Foreign earnings not permanently reinvested	6			7
Deferred income tax liabilities	154			624

Net deferred income tax assets	$	315		$	3

The above net deferred income tax assets have been reflected on the consolidated balance sheets as follows (in millions):



	November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014
Other current assets	$	116		$	69
Other current liabilities	—			(1		)
Net current income tax assets	$	116		$	68

Other long-term assets	$	208		$	9
Other long-term liabilities	(9		)	(74		)
Net long-term income tax assets (liabilities)	$	199		$	(65	)

The increase in the valuation allowance from $120 million in fiscal year 2014 to $147 million in fiscal year 2015 is primarily related to an increase in state deferred tax assets not expected to be realized.

As of November 1, 2015, we had Singapore net operating loss carryforwards of $4 million, U.S. net operating loss carryforwards of $348 million, U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards of $1,359 million, of which $190 million are related to excess tax deductions related to stock options, and other foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $5 million. The Singapore net operating losses have no limitation on utilization. U.S. federal and state net operating loss carryforwards, if not utilized, will begin to expire in fiscal years 2017 and 2016, respectively. The other foreign net operating losses expire in various fiscal years beginning 2018. As of November 1, 2015, we had $280 million and $50 million of U.S. federal and state research and development tax credits, respectively, which if not utilized, will begin to expire in fiscal year 2017.

The U.S. Tax Reform Act of 1986 limits the use of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards in the case of an “ownership change” of a corporation or separate return loss year limitations. Any ownership changes, as defined, may restrict utilization of carryforwards. As of November 1, 2015, we had approximately $348 million and $246 million of federal net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, respectively, in the U.S. subject to an annual limitation. We do not expect these limitations to result in any permanent loss of our tax benefits.

As of November 1, 2015, we had unrecognized state deferred tax assets of approximately $3 million attributable to excess tax deductions related to stock options, the benefit of which will be credited to equity when realized.

We provide for income taxes on the undistributed earnings unless they are considered indefinitely reinvested outside of Singapore. We have not provided for taxes, including withholding taxes, on $1,854 million of our undistributed earnings as of November 1, 2015, which are intended to be indefinitely reinvested in operations outside of Singapore. The amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability indefinitely related to these temporary differences is estimated to be $93 million.

Uncertain Tax Positions

Gross unrecognized tax benefits increased by $91 million during fiscal year 2015, resulting in gross unrecognized tax benefits of $578 million as of November 1, 2015. The increase in gross unrecognized tax benefits is primarily a result of our acquisition of Emulex. Uncertain tax positions assumed in connection with our acquisitions are initially estimated as of the acquisition date. We continue to reevaluate these items with any adjustments to our preliminary estimates being recognized as goodwill provided that we are within the measurement period and we continue to collect information in order to determine their estimated values. During fiscal year 2015, we recognized $10 million of previously unrecognized tax benefits as a result of the expiration of the statute of limitations for certain audit periods.

We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within provision for income taxes in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. We recognized approximately $13 million of expense related to interest and penalties in fiscal year 2015. Accrued interest and penalties are included within other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. As of November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, the combined amount of cumulative accrued interest and penalties was approximately $43 million and $23 million, respectively. The increase in cumulative accrued interest and penalties is primarily a result of our acquisition of Emulex.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits is summarized as follows (in millions):



	Fiscal Year
	2015			2014			2013
Beginning of period	$	487		$	37		$	27
Lapse of statute of limitations	(10		)	(14		)	(2		)
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior periods (including those related to acquisitions made during the year)	94			410			9
Decreases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior periods	(40		)	(2		)	—
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during current period	47			56			3
End of period	$	578		$	487		$	37

A portion of our unrecognized tax benefits will affect our effective tax rate if they are recognized upon favorable resolution of the uncertain tax positions. As of November 1, 2015, approximately $615 million of the unrecognized tax benefits including accrued interest and penalties would affect our effective tax rate. As of November 2, 2014, approximately $469 million of the unrecognized tax benefits including accrued interest and penalties would affect our effective tax rate.

We are subject to Singapore income tax examination for fiscal years 2010 and later and in major jurisdictions outside Singapore for fiscal years 2008 and later. However, we are not under Singapore income tax examination at this time. We believe it is possible that we may recognize up to $5 million of our existing unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months as a result of lapses of statute of limitations for certain audit periods.

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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Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Reportable Segments

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014, we changed our organizational structure resulting in four reportable segments: wireless communications, wired infrastructure, enterprise storage, and industrial & other. These segments align with our principal target markets. The segments represent components of the Company for which separate financial information is available that is utilized on a regular basis by the Chief Executive Officer, who has been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker, or CODM, as defined by authoritative guidance on segment reporting, in determining how to allocate resources and evaluate performance. The segments are determined based on several factors, including client base, homogeneity of products, technology, delivery channels and similar economic characteristics. Fiscal year 2013 amounts were revised to conform to the fiscal year 2014 and current year’s presentation.

Wireless Communications. We support the wireless communications industry with a broad variety of RF semiconductor devices that amplify, as well as selectively filter, RF signals. In addition to RF devices, we provide a variety of optoelectronic sensors for mobile handset applications.

Enterprise Storage. Our enterprise storage products enable secure movement of digital data to and from host machines such as servers, personal computers and storage systems to the underlying storage devices such as hard disk drives, or HDDs and solid state drives, or SSDs. We provide read channel-based system-on-chip, or SoCs, and preamplifiers to HDD OEMs. In addition, we sell preamplifiers, which are used to amplify the initial signal to and from the drive disk heads so the signal can be processed by the read channel. We provide custom flash controllers to SSD OEMs, and SAS and RAID controller and adapter solutions to server and storage system OEMs. We provide Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters, which connect host computers such as servers to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks, or FC SANs. FC SANs are networks dedicated to storage traffic and enable simultaneous high speed and secure connections among multiple host computers and multiple storage arrays. We also provide interconnect semiconductors that support the peripheral component interconnect express, or PCIe, communication standards.

Wired Infrastructure. In the storage and Ethernet networking markets, we supply transceivers that receive and transmit information along optical fibers. We also supply optical laser and receiver components to the access, metro and long-haul telecommunication markets. For enterprise networking and server input/output, or I/O, applications, we supply high speed serializer/deserializer, or SerDes, products integrated into application specific integrated circuits, or ASICs.

Industrial & Other. We provide a broad variety of products for the general industrial and automotive markets. We offer optical isolators, or optocouplers, which provide electrical insulation and signal isolation. For industrial motors and robotic motion control, we supply optical encoders, as well as integrated circuits, or ICs, for the controller and decoder functions. For electronic signs and signals, we supply LED assemblies that offer high brightness and stable light output over thousands of hours, enabling us to support traffic signals, large commercial signs and other displays. For industrial networking, we provide faster optical transceivers using plastic optical fiber that enable quick and interoperable networking and factory automation.

Our CODM assesses the performance of each segment and allocates resources to those segments based on net revenue and operating income (loss) and does not evaluate operating segments using discrete asset information. Operating income (loss) by segment includes items that are directly attributable to each segment. Operating income (loss) by segment also includes shared expenses such as global operations, including manufacturing support, logistics and quality control, which are allocated primarily based on headcount, expenses associated with our globally integrated support organizations, such as sales and corporate marketing functions, as well as finance, information technology, human resources, legal and related corporate infrastructure costs, along with certain benefit related expenses, which are allocated primarily based on a percentage of revenue, and facilities allocated based on square footage.

Unallocated Expenses

Unallocated expenses include amortization of intangible assets, share-based compensation expense, restructuring charges and acquisition-related costs, including charges related to inventory step-up to fair value, which are not used in evaluating the results of, or in allocating resources to, our segments. Acquisition-related costs include transaction costs and any costs directly related to the acquisition and integration of acquired businesses.

Depreciation expense directly attributable to each reportable segment is included in operating income (loss)for each segment. However, the CODM does not evaluate depreciation expense by operating segment and, therefore, it is not separately presented. The CODM also does not evaluate operating segments using discrete asset information. There was no inter-segment revenue. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.

The following tables present our net revenue and operating income (loss) by reportable segment (in millions):



Fiscal Year	Wireless Communications		Enterprise Storage		Wired Infrastructure		Industrial & Other		Unallocated Expenses
Net revenue:
2015	$	2,536	$	2,180	$	1,479	$	629	$	—
2014	1,689		867		1,151		562		—
2013	1,219		—		744		557		—

Operating income (loss):
2015	$	1,202	$	855	$	478	$	310	$	(1,213	)
2014	658		292		287		246		(1,045		)
2013	337		—		160		243		(188		)

The following table presents net revenue and long-lived asset information based on geographic region (in millions). Net revenue is based on the geographic location of the distributors, original equipment manufacturers or contract manufacturers who purchased the Company’s products, which may differ from the geographic location of the end customers. Long-lived assets include property, plant and equipment and are based on the physical location of the assets.



	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
Net revenue:
China	$	3,675	$	2,106	$	1,169
United States	755		486		368
Singapore	208		161		143
Other	2,186		1,516		840
	$	6,824	$	4,269	$	2,520



	November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014
Long-lived assets:
United States	$	1,116	$	865
Malaysia	123		91
Singapore	42		52
Other	179		150
	$	1,460	$	1,158

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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Related Party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

2% Convertible Senior Notes

On December 15, 2013, in connection with our agreement to acquire LSI, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with Silver Lake Partners IV, L.P, or SLP IV, and Deutsche Bank, A.G., Singapore Branch, as Lead Manager, or the Note Purchase Agreement, in connection with the private placement of the Convertible Notes. SLP IV is an investment fund affiliated with Silver Lake Partners, of which Kenneth Hao, one of our directors, is a Managing Partner and Managing Director. SLP IV's rights and obligations under the Note Purchase Agreement were thereafter assigned to and assumed by the Purchasers. We completed the private placement of the Convertible Notes on May 6, 2014, in connection with the acquisition of LSI. On June 1, 2015, the Purchasers submitted to the Company conversion notices exercising their right to convert all of the outstanding Convertible Notes. See Note 7. "Borrowings" for more information on the conversion of the Convertible Notes.

Silicon Manufacturing Partners Pte. Ltd.

As a result of the acquisition of LSI, we acquired a 51% equity interest in SMP, a joint venture with GlobalFoundries. We have a take-or-pay agreement with SMP under which we have agreed to purchase 51% of the managed wafer capacity from SMP’s integrated circuit manufacturing facility and GlobalFoundries has agreed to purchase the remaining managed wafer capacity. SMP determines its managed wafer capacity each year based on forecasts provided by the Company and GlobalFoundries. If we fail to purchase our required commitments, we will be required to pay SMP for the fixed costs associated with the unpurchased wafers. GlobalFoundries is similarly obligated with respect to the wafers allotted to it. The agreement may be terminated by either party upon two years written notice. The agreement may also be terminated for material breach, bankruptcy or insolvency. The Company purchased $60 million and $30 million of inventory from SMP for fiscal years 2015 and 2014, respectively. As of November 1, 2015, the amount payable to SMP was $4 million.

During fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, in the ordinary course of business, we purchased from, or sold to, several entities, for which one of our directors also serves or served as a director or entities that are otherwise affiliated with one of our directors. The following tables summarize the transactions with these parties, including SMP, for the indicated periods (for the portion of such period that they were considered related).

Aggregate transactions and balances with our related parties were as follows (in millions):



	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
Total net revenue	$	183	$	78	$	21
Total costs and expenses including inventory purchases	$	80	$	42	$	2



	November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014
Total receivables	$	7	$	14
Total payables	$	4	$	8
Carrying value of Convertible Notes and accrued interest	$	—	$	930

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

The entire disclosure for related party transactions. Examples of related party transactions include transactions between (a) a parent company and its subsidiary; (b) subsidiaries of a common parent; (c) and entity and its principal owners; and (d) affiliates.

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Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

The following table summarizes contractual obligations and commitments as of November 1, 2015 (in millions):



			Fiscal Year
	Total		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		Thereafter
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees	$	4,777	$	198	$	196	$	194	$	191	$	189	$	3,809
Purchase Commitments	$	337	$	334	$	2	$	1	$	—	$	—	$	—
Other Contractual Commitments	$	142	$	52	$	43	$	32	$	15	$	—	$	—
Operating Leases Obligations	$	167	$	31	$	25	$	22	$	17	$	12	$	60
Pension Plan Contributions	$	32	$	32	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

Debt Principal, Interest and Fees. Represents principal, interest and commitment fees payable on borrowings and credit facilities under the 2014 Credit Agreement.

Purchase Commitments. Represents unconditional purchase obligations that include agreements to purchase goods or services, primarily inventory, that are enforceable and legally binding on us and that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased, fixed, minimum or variable price provisions and the approximate timing of the transaction. Purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancelable without penalty.

We also make capital expenditures from a variety of vendors in connection with the expansion of our Fort Collins, Colorado, internal fabrication facility. These purchases are typically conducted on a purchase order basis and the amount shown in the table includes $113 million of cancelable and non-cancelable outstanding purchase obligations under such purchase orders as of November 1, 2015.

Under our take-or-pay agreement with SMP, we have agreed to purchase 51% of the managed wafer capacity from SMP’s IC manufacturing facility. If we fail to purchase our required commitments, we will be required to pay SMP for the fixed costs associated with the unpurchased wafers.

Other Contractual Commitments. Represents amounts payable pursuant to agreements related to outsourced IT, human resources, financial infrastructure outsourcing services and other service agreements.

Operating Lease Obligations. Represents real property and equipment leased from third parties under non-cancelable operating leases. Rent expense was $77 million, $42 million and $12 million for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Pension Plan Contributions. Represents our planned minimum contributions to pension plans assumed by us in connection with the LSI acquisition. Although additional future contributions will be required, the amount and timing of these contributions will be affected by actuarial assumptions, the actual rate of return on plan assets, the level of market interest rates, legislative changes and the amount of voluntary contributions to the plans. The amount shown in the table represents our planned contributions to our pension plans within a year. Because any contributions for fiscal year 2017 and later will depend on the value of the plan assets in the future and thus are uncertain, we have not included any amounts for fiscal year 2017 and beyond in the above table.

Due to the inherent uncertainty with respect to the timing of future cash outflows associated with our unrecognized tax benefits at November 1, 2015, we are unable to reliably estimate the timing of cash settlement with the respective taxing authority. Therefore, $317 million of unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest classified within other long-term liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet as of November 1, 2015 have been excluded from the contractual obligations table above.

Standby Letters of Credit

As of November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, we had outstanding obligations relating to standby letters of credit of $9 million and $10 million, respectively. Standby letters of credit are financial guarantees provided by third parties for leases, customs, taxes and certain self-insured risks. If the guarantees are called, we must reimburse the provider of the guarantees. The fair values of the letters of credit approximate the contract amounts. The standby letters of credit generally renew annually.

Contingencies

From time to time, we are involved in litigation that we believe is of the type common to companies engaged in our line of business, including commercial disputes, employment issues and disputes involving claims by third parties that our activities infringe their patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property rights. Legal proceedings are often complex, may require the expenditure of significant funds and other resources, and the outcome of litigation is inherently uncertain, with material adverse outcomes possible. Intellectual property claims generally involve the demand by a third-party that we cease the manufacture, use or sale of the allegedly infringing products, processes or technologies and/or pay substantial damages or royalties for past, present and future use of the allegedly infringing intellectual property. Claims that our products or processes infringe or misappropriate any third-party intellectual property rights (including claims arising through our contractual indemnification of our customers) often involve highly complex, technical issues, the outcome of which is inherently uncertain. Moreover, from time to time we pursue litigation to assert our intellectual property rights. Regardless of the merit or resolution of any such litigation, complex intellectual property litigation is generally costly and diverts the efforts and attention of our management and technical personnel.

Lawsuits Relating to the Pending Acquisition of Broadcom

Since the announcement of the Broadcom Transaction, 11 putative class action complaints have been filed by and purportedly on behalf of alleged Broadcom shareholders. Two putative class action complaints were filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, captioned: Wytas, et al. v. McGregor, et al., Case No. 8:15-cv-00979, filed on June 18, 2015; and Yassian, et al. v. McGregor, et al., Case No. 8:15-cv-01303, filed on August 15, 2015, or the Federal Actions. On September 2, 2015, plaintiffs in the Wytas, et al. v. McGregor, et al. matter filed an amended complaint adding claims under the U.S. federal securities laws. One putative class action complaint was filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Clara, captioned Jew v. Broadcom Corp., et al., Case No. 1-15-CV-281353, filed June 2, 2015. Eight putative class action complaints were filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, captioned: Xu v. Broadcom Corp., et al., Case No. 30-2015-00790689-CU-SL-CXC, filed June 1, 2015; Freed v. Broadcom Corp., et al., Case No. 30-2015-00790699-CU-SL-CXC, filed June 1, 2015; N.J. Building Laborers Statewide Pension Fund v. Samueli, et al., Case No. 30-2015-00791484-CU-SL-CXC, filed June 4, 2015; Yiu v. Broadcom Corp., et al., Case No. 30-2015-00791490-CU-SL-CXC, filed June 4, 2015; Yiu, et al. v. Broadcom Corp., et al., Case No. 30-2015-00791762-CU-BT-CXC, filed June 5, 2015; Yassian, et al. v. McGregor, et al., Case No. 30-2015-00793360-CU-SL-CXC, filed June 15, 2015; Seafarers’ Pension Plan v. Samueli, et al., Case No. 30-2015-00794492-CU-SL-CXC, filed June 19, 2015; and Engel v. Broadcom Corp., et al., Case No. 30-2015-00797343-CU-SL-CXC, filed on July 2, 2015, together with Jew v. Broadcom Corp., et al., the State Actions. The Federal Actions and State Actions name as defendants, among other parties, Broadcom, members of Broadcom’s board of directors and Avago, and allege, among other things, that the board of directors of Broadcom breached their fiduciary duties by approving the Broadcom Agreement and that Avago aided and abetted the Broadcom directors in the alleged breaches of their fiduciary duties. The plaintiffs seek, among other things, injunctive relief to prevent the Broadcom Transaction from closing. Additionally, the Federal Actions allege violations of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and SEC Rule 14a-9.

On August 14, 2015, the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, issued an order coordinating and consolidating the State Actions, captioned Broadcom Shareholder Cases, JCCP 4834. On September 4, 2015, Broadcom, members of Broadcom’s board of directors and Avago filed a motion to stay the State Actions. On September 18, 2015, the United States District Court for the Central District of California consolidated the Federal Actions under the caption In re Broadcom Corporation Stockholder Litigation, Case No. 8:15-cv-00979-JVS-PJW. On September 25, 2015, the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, stayed the State Actions pending the outcome of the Federal Actions. On October 28, 2015, Broadcom supplemented its disclosures, and filed additional proxy materials with the SEC. On November 10, 2015, Broadcom shareholders voted to approve the Broadcom Transaction.

On November 16, 2015, the United States District Court for the Central District of California appointed lead plaintiffs and lead counsel in the Federal Actions.

Lawsuits Relating to the Acquisition of Emulex

On March 3, 2015, two putative shareholder class action complaints were filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware against Emulex Corporation, or Emulex, its directors, Avago Technologies Wireless (U.S.A.) Manufacturing Inc., or AT Wireless, and Emerald Merger Sub, Inc., or Merger Sub, captioned as follows: James Tullman v. Emulex Corporation, et al., Case No. 10743-VCL (Del. Ch.); and Moshe Silver ACF/Yehudit Silver U/NY/UTMA v. Emulex Corporation, et al., Case No. 10744-VCL (Del. Ch.). On March 11, 2015, a third complaint was filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery, captioned Hoai Vu v. Emulex Corporation, et al., Case No. 10776-VCL (Del. Ch.). The complaints alleged, among other things, that Emulex’s directors breached their fiduciary duties by approving the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 25, 2015, by and among AT Wireless, Merger Sub and Emulex, or the Merger Agreement, and that AT Wireless and Merger Sub aided and abetted these alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. The plaintiffs sought, among other things, either to enjoin the proposed transaction or to rescind it should it be consummated, as well as monetary damages, and attorneys’ and experts’ fees. The Delaware Court of Chancery entered an order consolidating the three Delaware actions under the caption In re Emulex Corporation Stockholder Litigation, Consolidated C.A. No. 10743-VCL. On May 5, 2015, we completed our acquisition of Emulex. On June 5, 2015, the Court of Chancery dismissed the consolidated action without prejudice.

On April 8, 2015, a putative class action complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, entitled Gary Varjabedian, et al. v. Emulex Corporation, et al., No. 8:15-cv-554-CJC-JCG. The complaint names as defendants Emulex, its directors, AT Wireless and Merger Sub, and asserts claims under Sections 14(d), 14(e) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The complaint alleges, among other things, that the board of directors of Emulex failed to provide material information and/or omitted material information from the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 filed with the SEC on April 7, 2015 by Emulex, together with the exhibits and annexes thereto. The plaintiffs sought to enjoin the tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Emulex common stock, as well as certain other equitable relief and attorneys’ fees and costs. On July 28, 2015, the court issued an order appointing the lead plaintiff and approving lead counsel for the putative class. On September 9, 2015, the plaintiff filed a first amended complaint seeking rescission of the merger, unspecified money damages, other equitable relief and attorneys’ fees and costs. On October 13, 2015, defendants moved to dismiss the first amended complaint.

Lawsuits Relating to the Acquisition of PLX

In June and July 2014, four lawsuits were filed in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of Santa Clara challenging our acquisition of PLX. On July 22, 2014, the court consolidated these California actions under the caption In re PLX Technology, Inc. S’holder Litig., Lead Case No. 1-14-CV-267079 (Cal. Super. Ct., Santa Clara) and appointed lead counsel. That same day, the court also stayed the consolidated action, pending resolution of related actions filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery, described below.

Also in June and July 2014, five similar lawsuits were filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery. On July 21, 2014, the court consolidated these Delaware actions under the caption In re PLX Technology, Inc. Stockholders Litigation, Consol. C.A. No. 9880-VCL (Del. Ch.), appointed lead plaintiffs and lead counsel, and designated an operative complaint for the consolidated action. On July 31, 2014, counsel for lead plaintiffs in Delaware informed the court that they would not seek a preliminary injunction, but intended to seek damages and pursue monetary remedies through post-closing litigation. Our acquisition of PLX closed on August 12, 2014.

On October 31, 2014, lead plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended complaint. This complaint alleges, among other things, that PLX’s directors breached their fiduciary duties to PLX’s stockholders by seeking to sell PLX for an inadequate price, pursuant to an unfair process, and by agreeing to preclusive deal protections in the merger agreement. Plaintiffs also allege that Potomac Capital Partners II, L.P., Deutsche Bank Securities, AT Wireless, and Pluto Merger Sub, Inc., the acquisition subsidiary, aided and abetted the alleged fiduciary breaches. Plaintiffs also allege that PLX’s Solicitation/Recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9, as filed with the SEC, contained false and misleading statements and/or omitted material information necessary to inform the shareholder vote. The plaintiffs seek, among other things, monetary damages and attorneys’ fees and costs. On September 3, 2015, the court granted motions to dismiss filed by AT Wireless, the acquisition subsidiary and two PLX directors, and denied motions to dismiss filed by several other PLX directors, Potomac Capital Partners II, L.P. and Deutsche Bank Securities.

The Delaware class litigation is on-going.

Lawsuits Relating to the Acquisition of LSI

Fifteen purported class action complaints have been filed by alleged former stockholders of LSI against us. Eight of those lawsuits were filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery, and the other seven lawsuits were filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Clara on behalf of the same putative class as the Delaware actions, or the California Actions. On January 17, 2014, the Delaware Court of Chancery entered an order consolidating the Delaware actions into a single action, or the Delaware Action. These actions generally alleged that we aided and abetted breaches of fiduciary duty by the members of LSI's board of directors in connection with the merger by purporting that the merger was not in the best interest of LSI, the merger consideration was unfair and certain other terms of the merger agreement were unfair. Among other remedies, the lawsuits sought to rescind the merger or obtain unspecified money damages, costs and attorneys' fees.

On March 7, 2014, the parties to the Delaware Action reached an agreement in principle to settle the Delaware Action on a class wide basis, and negotiated a stipulation of settlement that was presented to the Delaware Court of Chancery on March 10, 2014. On March 12, 2014, the parties to the California Actions entered into a stipulation staying the California Actions pending resolution of the Delaware Action. On May 16, 2014, the plaintiffs in the Delaware Action filed a motion for final approval of the proposed settlement and award of attorneys’ fees and expenses with the Delaware Court of Chancery. On June 10, 2014, the Delaware court approved the settlement, including the payment of $2 million to counsel for the stockholders, entered final judgment and dismissed the case, or Order and Final Judgment. On July 10, 2014, a class member of the Delaware Action filed a notice of appeal from the Order and Final Judgment. On February 5, 2015, the appeal was dismissed with prejudice.

Other Matters

In addition to the matters discussed above, we are currently engaged in a number of legal actions in the ordinary course of our business.

We do not believe, based on currently available facts and circumstances, that the final outcome of any pending legal proceedings, taken individually or as a whole, will have a material adverse effect on the our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, lawsuits may involve complex questions of fact and law and may require the expenditure of significant funds and other resources to defend. The results of litigation are inherently uncertain, and material adverse outcomes are possible. From time to time, we may enter into confidential discussions regarding the potential settlement of such lawsuits. Any settlement of pending litigation could require us to incur substantial costs and other ongoing expenses, such as future royalty payments in the case of an intellectual property dispute.

During the periods presented, no material amounts have been accrued or disclosed in the accompanying consolidated financial statements with respect to loss contingencies associated with any legal proceedings, as potential losses for such matters are not considered probable and ranges of losses are not reasonably estimable. These matters are subject to many uncertainties and the ultimate outcomes are not predictable. There can be no assurances that the actual amounts required to satisfy any liabilities arising from the matters described above will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Warranty

We accrue for the estimated costs of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized. Product warranty costs are estimated based upon our historical experience and specific identification of the products requirements, which may fluctuate based on product mix. Additionally, we accrue for warranty costs associated with occasional or unanticipated product quality issues if a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated.

Other Indemnifications

As is customary in our industry and as provided for in local law in the United States and other jurisdictions, many of our standard contracts provide remedies to our customers and others with whom we enter into contracts, such as defense, settlement, or payment of judgment for intellectual property claims related to the use of our products. From time to time, we indemnify customers, as well as our suppliers, contractors, lessors, lessees, companies that purchase our businesses or assets and others with whom we enter into contracts, against combinations of loss, expense, or liability arising from various triggering events related to the sale and the use of our products, the use of their goods and services, the use of facilities and state of our owned facilities, the state of the assets and businesses that we sell and other matters covered by such contracts, usually up to a specified maximum amount. In addition, from time to time we also provide protection to these parties against claims related to undiscovered liabilities, additional product liability or environmental obligations. In our experience, claims made under such indemnifications are rare and the associated estimated fair value of the liability is not material.

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

The entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies.

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Restructuring Charges

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring and Impairment Charges

Restructuring charges

During fiscal years 2014 and 2015, we initiated a series of restructuring activities intended to realign our operations to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness. The following is a summary of significant restructuring expense recognized in continuing operations, primarily operating expenses, for the periods specified below:


•	In May 2015, we initiated certain restructuring activities in connection with the acquisition of Emulex. During fiscal year 2015, we recognized $34 million and $11 million of employee termination costs and lease and other exit costs, respectively.

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In April 2014, we began the implementation of planned cost reduction and restructuring activities in connection with the acquisition of LSI. We recognized $26 million and $120 million of employee termination costs related to this plan in fiscal years 2015 and 2014, respectively. In addition, we recognized lease and other exit costs of $6 million and $17 million in fiscal years 2015 and 2014, respectively.


•	In January 2014, we closed a fabrication facility in Italy as a result of the integration of CyOptics. During fiscal year 2014, we recognized $13 million and $3 million of employee termination costs and lease exit costs, respectively, related to this plan.

Asset Impairment Charges

During fiscal year 2015, we realigned certain product groups within our wired infrastructure segment and on August 24, 2015, agreed to sell certain fiber optics subsystem assets to a third party. As a result, during fiscal year 2015 we recognized a $61 million loss to write these assets down to fair value less costs to sell.

The following table summarizes the significant activities within, and components of, restructuring liabilities related to continuing and discontinued operations during fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):



	Employee Termination Costs			Leases and Other Exit Costs			Total
Balance as of October 28, 2012	$	1		$	—		$	1
Restructuring charges	3			—			3
Utilization	(4		)	—			(4		)
Balance as of November 3, 2013	—			—			—
Liabilities assumed in LSI acquisition	5			4			9
Restructuring charges^(a)	150			22			172
Utilization	(121		)	(20		)	(141		)
Balance as of November 2, 2014	34			6			40
Restructuring charges^(a)	65			30			95
Utilization	(86		)	(23		)	(109		)
Balance as of November 1, 2015^(b)	$	13		$	13		$	26

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(a) Includes $12 million and $10 million of restructuring expense related to discontinued operations recognized during fiscal years 2015 and 2014, respectively, which are included in loss from discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations.

(b) The majority of the balance remaining for employee termination costs is expected to be paid by the first quarter of fiscal year 2016. The balance remaining for leases and other exit costs is expected to be paid during the remaining terms of the leases, which extend through fiscal year 2019.

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled.

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Discontinued Operations

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Discontinued Operations

Following our acquisition of Emulex, we sold Endace for an immaterial amount in October 2015. Following our acquisition of LSI, we sold the Flash Business to Seagate for $450 million in September 2014. We also sold the Axxia Business to Intel for $650 million in November 2014. As part of these transactions, we provided transitional services to Seagate and Intel to provide short-term assistance for the buyers in assuming the operations of the purchased businesses. We do not have any material continuing involvement with these discontinued operations.

We have presented the results of discontinued operations, including a (loss) gain on disposal, in loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes in our consolidated statements of operations for fiscal years 2015 and 2014. The following table summarizes the selected financial information of discontinued operations (in millions):



	Fiscal Year
	2015			2014
Net revenue	$	65		$	161

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before (loss) gain on disposal and income taxes	$	1		$	(86	)
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations	(14		)	18
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	14			(22		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	(27	)	$	(46	)

(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations includes a $28 million loss on the sale of Endace and a $14 million gain on the sale of the Axxia Business during fiscal year 2015 and an $18 million gain on the sale of the Flash Business during fiscal year 2014.

The entire disclosure for the facts and circumstances leading to the completed or expected disposal, manner and timing of disposal, the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations, the segment in which the disposal group was reported, and the classification (whether sold or classified as held for sale) and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group. Includes all disposal groups, including those classified as components of the entity (discontinued operations).

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Supplementary Financial Data - Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Supplementary Financial Data - Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

Supplementary Financial Data — Quarterly Data (Unaudited)



	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	November 1, 2015			August 2, 2015			May 3, 2015			February 1, 2015			November 2, 2014			August 3, 2014			May 4, 2014			February 2, 2014
	(In millions, except per share data)
Net revenue	$	1,840		$	1,735		$	1,614		$	1,635		$	1,590		$	1,269		$	701		$	709
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	712			720			654			694			688			760			326			347
Amortization of intangible assets	129			129			113			113			108			105			18			18
Restructuring charges	2			2			1			2			6			11			—			5
Total cost of products sold	843			851			768			809			802			876			344			370
Gross margin	997			884			846			826			788			393			357			339
Research and development	287			276			251			235			234			240			114			107
Selling, general and administrative	118			143			108			117			129			137			67			74
Amortization of intangible assets	63			68			59			59			91			91			8			7
Restructuring and asset impairment charges	15			98			10			14			33			87			8			12
Total operating expenses	483			585			428			425			487			555			197			200
Operating income (loss)	514			299			418			401			301			(162		)	160			139
Interest expense	(41		)	(43		)	(53		)	(54		)	(54		)	(55		)	(1		)	—
Other income (expense), net	12			11			(1		)	4			16			(2		)	—			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	485			267			364			351			263			(219		)	159			139
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	15			23			25			13			126			(99		)	1			5
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	470		$	244		$	339		$	338		$	137		$	(120	)	$	158		$	134
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes ⁽¹⁾	(41		)	(4		)	5			13			(2		)	(44		)	—			—
Net income (loss)	$	429		$	240		$	344		$	351		$	135		$	(164	)	$	158		$	134

Basic income (loss) per share:
Income (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	1.70		$	0.92		$	1.31		$	1.33		$	0.54		$	(0.48	)	$	0.63		$	0.54
Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	(0.15	)	$	(0.01	)	$	0.02		$	0.05		$	(0.01	)	$	(0.17	)	$	—		$	—
Net income (loss) per share	$	1.55		$	0.91		$	1.33		$	1.38		$	0.53		$	(0.65	)	$	0.63		$	0.54

Diluted income (loss) per share:
Income (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	1.64		$	0.85		$	1.19		$	1.22		$	0.50		$	(0.48	)	$	0.61		$	0.53
Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	(0.15	)	$	(0.01	)	$	0.02		$	0.04		$	—		$	(0.17	)	$	—		$	—
Net income (loss) per share	$	1.49		$	0.84		$	1.21		$	1.26		$	0.50		$	(0.65	)	$	0.61		$	0.53

Shares used in per share calculations:
Basic	276			265			258			255			254			252			251			249
Diluted	287			287			284			278			272			252			258			255

Cash dividends declared and paid per share	$	0.42		$	0.40		$	0.38		$	0.35		$	0.32		$	0.29		$	0.27		$	0.25

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(1) The fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2015 includes a $28 million loss on the disposal of our Endace Business. The fiscal quarter ended February 1, 2015 includes a $14 million gain on the disposal of our Axxia Business. The fiscal quarter ended November 2, 2014 includes an $18 million gain on disposal of our Flash Business.

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

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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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts



	Balance at Beginning of Period		Additions to Allowances		Charges Utilized/ Write-offs			Balance at End of Period
	(In millions)
Accounts receivable allowances:
Distributor credit allowance⁽¹⁾
Fiscal year ended November 1, 2015	$	58	$	339	$	(331	)	$	66
Fiscal year ended November 2, 2014	$	38	$	257	$	(237	)	$	58
Fiscal year ended November 3, 2013	$	32	$	221	$	(215	)	$	38

Other accounts receivable allowances⁽²⁾
Fiscal year ended November 1, 2015	$	7	$	20	$	(18	)	$	9
Fiscal year ended November 2, 2014	$	4	$	21	$	(18	)	$	7
Fiscal year ended November 3, 2013	$	5	$	18	$	(19	)	$	4

Income tax valuation allowance⁽³⁾
Fiscal year ended November 1, 2015	$	120	$	28	$	(1	)	$	147
Fiscal year ended November 2, 2014	$	17	$	103	$	—		$	120
Fiscal year ended November 3, 2013	$	10	$	7	$	—		$	17

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(1)	Distributor credit allowance relates to limited stock returns and price adjustments.


(2)	Other accounts receivable allowances include allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns.

(3)

The change in the fiscal year 2015 valuation allowance includes $28 million as a result of an increase in state deferred tax assets not expected to be realized. The change in the fiscal year 2014 valuation allowance includes $94 million as a result of the LSI acquisition that does not impact net income. The change in fiscal year 2013 valuation allowance includes $6 million that does not impact net income.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	Nov. 01, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair value measurement. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A three level hierarchy is applied to prioritize the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy under the guidance for fair value measurements are described below: Level 1 — Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Our Level 1 assets include cash equivalents, banker's acceptances, trading securities investments and investment funds (i.e., deferred compensation plan assets). We measure trading securities investments and investment funds at quoted market prices as they are traded in an active market with sufficient volume and frequency of transactions. Level 2 — Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. If the asset or liability has a specified contractual term, a Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. We consider our Convertible Notes to be Level 2 liabilities in the fair value hierarchy as the estimated fair value is measured based on the market prices observable for similar instruments. Level 3 — Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date. Level 3 assets and liabilities include cost method investments, goodwill, amortizable intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment, which are measured at fair value using a discounted cash flow approach when they are impaired. Quantitative information for Level 3 assets and liabilities reviewed at each reporting period includes indicators of significant deterioration in the earnings performance, credit rating, asset quality, business prospects of the investee, and financial indicators of the investee's ability to continue as a going concern.
Foreign currency remeasurement	Foreign currency remeasurement. We operate in a U.S. dollar functional currency environment. As such, foreign currency assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates except for non-monetary items such as inventory and property, plant and equipment, which are remeasured at historical exchange rates. The effects of foreign currency remeasurement were not material for any period presented.
Use of estimates	Use of estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could affect the results of operations reported in future periods.
Cash and cash equivalents	Cash and cash equivalents. We consider all highly liquid investment securities with original or remaining maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. We determine the appropriate classification of our cash and cash equivalents at the time of purchase. Cash equivalents included $490 million and $589 million of time deposits as of November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, respectively. As of November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, cash equivalents also included $100 million and $393 million of money-market funds, respectively. For time deposits, carrying value approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments. The fair value of money-market funds as of November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014 is determined using unadjusted prices in active, accessible markets for identical assets, as such they are classified as Level 1 assets, as defined within "Fair value measurement" in this note below.
Trade accounts receivable, net	Trade accounts receivable, net. Trade accounts receivable are recognized at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. We determine the allowance based on customer-specific experience and the aging of such receivables, among other factors. Allowances for doubtful accounts were $3 million and $2 million as of November 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, respectively. Accounts receivable are also recognized net of sales returns and distributor allowances. These amounts are recognized when it is both probable and estimable that discounts will be granted or products will be returned.
Concentrations of credit risk and significant customers	Concentrations of credit risk and significant customers. Our cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivable are potentially subject to concentration of credit risk. Cash and cash equivalents may be redeemable upon demand and are maintained with several financial institutions that management believes are of high credit quality and therefore bear minimal credit risk. We seek to mitigate our credit risks by spreading such risks across multiple counterparties and monitoring the risk profile of these counterparties. Our accounts receivable are derived from revenue earned from customers located both within and outside the U.S. We mitigate collection risks from our customers by performing regular credit evaluations of our customers’ financial conditions, and require collateral, such as letters of credit and bank guarantees, in certain circumstances.
Concentrations of other risks	Concentration of other risks. The semiconductor industry is characterized by rapid technological change, competitive pricing pressures and cyclical market patterns. Our financial results are affected by a wide variety of factors, including general economic conditions worldwide, economic conditions specific to the semiconductor industry, timely implementation of new manufacturing technologies, ability to safeguard patents and other intellectual property in a rapidly evolving market and reliance on assembly and test subcontractors, third-party wafer fabricators and independent distributors. In addition, the semiconductor market has historically been cyclical and subject to significant economic downturns at various times. We are exposed to the risk of obsolescence of our inventory depending on the mix of future business.
Inventory	Inventory. We value our inventory at the lower of the actual cost of the inventory or the current estimated market value of the inventory, with cost being determined under the first-in, first-out method. We record a provision for excess and obsolete inventory based primarily on our forecast of product demand and production requirements. The excess balance determined by this analysis becomes the basis for our excess inventory charge and the written-down value of the inventory becomes its cost. Written-down inventory is not written up if market conditions improve.
Investments	Investments. We determine the appropriate classification of our investments at the time of acquisition and re-evaluate such determination at each balance sheet date. We classify our investments as current or non-current based on the intent of management, the nature of the investments and whether they are readily available for use in current operations. Our minority investments in privately-held companies are accounted for using the cost method and evaluated for impairment quarterly. Such analysis requires significant judgment to identify events or circumstances that would likely have a significant other-than-temporary adverse effect on the carrying value of the investment. At the time of purchase, we classify investments in marketable equity or debt securities, including warrants to acquire such securities, as held by us, as available-for-sale securities or trading securities. These investments are presented on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are included in current operating results in other income, net. Pre-tax realized gains and losses on marketable equity or debt securities sold are determined based on the specific identification method and are included in current operating results in other income, net.
Retirement Benefits	Retirement benefits. Post-retirement assets and liabilities are estimates of benefits that we expect to pay to eligible retirees. We consider various factors in determining the value of our post-retirement net assets, including the number of employees that we expect to receive benefits and other actuarial assumptions. For defined benefit pension plans, we consider various factors in determining our respective pension liabilities and net periodic benefit costs, including the number of employees that we expect to receive benefits, their salary levels and years of service, the expected return on plan assets, the discount rate, the timing of the payment of benefits, and other actuarial assumptions. If the actual results and events of the pension plans differ from our current assumptions, the benefit obligations may be over- or under-valued. The key benefit plan assumptions are the discount rate and the expected rate of return on plan assets. The assumptions discussed below are for the U.S. retirement benefit plans. For the non-U.S. plans, we chose assumptions specific to each country. The U.S. discount rates are based on the results of matching expected plan benefit payments with cash flows from a hypothetical yield curve constructed with high-quality corporate bond yields. We base the salary increase assumptions on historical experience and future expectations. In developing the expected rate of return, we consider long-term compound annualized returns based on historical market data, historical and expected returns on the various categories of plan assets, and the target investment portfolio allocation among debt, equity securities and other investments.
Derivative instruments	Derivative instruments. We are subject to foreign currency risks for transactions denominated in foreign currencies, primarily the Singapore Dollar, Malaysian Ringgit, Euro and Japanese Yen. Therefore, we enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to manage financial exposures resulting from the changes in the exchange rates of these foreign currencies. These contracts are designated at inception as hedges of the related foreign currency exposures, which include committed and forecasted revenue and expense transactions that are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the subsidiary which has the exposure. We exclude time value from the measurement of effectiveness. To achieve hedge accounting, contracts must reduce the foreign currency exchange rate risk otherwise inherent in the amount and duration of the hedged exposures and comply with established risk management policies; our hedging contracts generally mature within three months. We do not use derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes. We designate our forward contracts as either cash flow or fair value hedges. All derivatives are recognized on the consolidated balance sheets at their fair values. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges, changes in value of the instruments are recognized in income in the current period. Such hedges are recognized in net income and are offset by the changes in fair value of the underlying assets or liabilities being hedged. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, changes in the value of the effective portion of the derivative instrument are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of shareholders’ equity. These amounts are then reclassified and recognized in net income when either the forecasted transaction occurs or it becomes probable the forecasted transaction will not occur. Changes in the fair value of the ineffective portion of derivative instruments are recognized in net income in the current period, which have not been significant to date.
Property, plant and equipment	Property, plant and equipment. Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Additions, improvements and major renewals are capitalized, and maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are expensed as incurred. Assets are held in construction in progress until placed in service, upon which date, we begin to depreciate these assets. When assets are retired or disposed of, the assets and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from our property, plant and equipment balances and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. Buildings and leasehold improvements are generally depreciated over 15 to 40 years, or over the lease period, whichever is shorter, and machinery and equipment are generally depreciated over three to ten years. We use the straight-line method of depreciation for all property, plant and equipment.
Business combinations	Business combinations. We account for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting, which requires us to recognize separately from goodwill the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values. While we use our best estimates and assumptions to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as well as contingent consideration, where applicable, our estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, we record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recognized in our consolidated statements of operations. Accounting for business combinations requires our management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially at the acquisition date including our estimates for intangible assets, contractual obligations assumed, restructuring liabilities, pre-acquisition contingencies, and contingent consideration, where applicable. Although we believe the assumptions and estimates we have made in the past have been reasonable and appropriate, they are based in part on historical experience and information obtained from the management of the acquired companies and are inherently uncertain. Critical estimates in valuing certain of the intangible assets we have acquired include future expected cash flows from product sales, customer contracts and acquired technologies, expected costs to develop in-process research and development into commercially viable products and estimated cash flows from the projects when completed and discount rates. Unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that may affect the accuracy or validity of such assumptions, estimates or actual results.
Goodwiil	Goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price and related costs over the value assigned to the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed annually (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise) for impairment. To review the impairment we first assess qualitative factors to determine whether events or circumstances lead to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of any of our reporting units is less than its carrying amount. Our qualitative assessment of the recoverability of goodwill, whether performed annually or based on specific events or circumstances, considers various macroeconomic, industry-specific and company-specific factors. Those factors include: (i) severe adverse industry or economic trends; (ii) significant company-specific actions, including exiting an activity in conjunction with restructuring of operations; (iii) current, historical or projected deterioration of our financial performance; or (iv) a sustained decrease in our market capitalization below our net book value. After assessing the totality of events and circumstances, if we determine that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of any of our reporting units is less than its carrying amount, no further assessment is performed. If we determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of any of our reporting units is less than its carrying amount, we calculate the fair value of that reporting unit and compare the fair value to the reporting unit’s net book value. If the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its net book value, there is no impairment. Otherwise, we calculate the implied fair value of goodwill by deducting the fair value of all tangible and intangible assets, excluding goodwill, of the reporting unit from the fair value of the reporting unit. The implied fair value of goodwill is compared to the carrying value of goodwill. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the carrying value of goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference.
Long-Lived Assets	Long-lived assets. Purchased finite-lived intangible assets are carried at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is recognized over the periods during which the intangible assets are expected to contribute to our cash flows. Purchased in-process research and development, or IPR&D, projects are capitalized at fair value as an indefinite lived intangible asset and assessed for impairment thereafter. Upon completion of each underlying project, IPR&D assets are reclassified as an amortizable purchased intangible asset and amortized over their estimated useful lives. If an IPR&D project is abandoned, we recognize the carrying value of the related intangible asset in our consolidated statements of operations in the period it is abandoned. On a quarterly basis, we monitor factors and changes in circumstances that could indicate carrying amounts of long-lived assets, including purchased intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment, may not be recoverable. Factors we consider important which could trigger an impairment review include (i) significant under-performance relative to historical or projected future operating results, (ii) significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business, and (iii) significant negative industry or economic trends. An impairment loss must be measured if the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted and before interest) from the use and eventual disposition of the asset (or asset group) is less than the net book value of the asset (or asset group). The amount of the impairment loss will generally be measured as the difference between the net book value of the asset (or asset group) and the estimated fair value.
Warranty	Warranty. We accrue for the estimated costs of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized. Product warranty costs are estimated based upon our historical experience and specific identification of the products requirements, which may fluctuate based on product mix. Additionally, we accrue for warranty costs associated with occasional or unanticipated product quality issues if a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated.
Revenue recognition	Revenue recognition. We recognize revenue related to sales of our products, net of trade discounts and allowances, provided that (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred and title and risk of loss have transferred, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectibility is reasonably assured. We consider the price to be determinable when the price is not subject to refund or adjustments or when any such adjustments can be estimated. We evaluate the creditworthiness of our customers to determine that appropriate credit limits are established prior to the acceptance of an order. Revenue, including sales to resellers and distributors, is reduced for estimated returns and distributor allowances. We recognize revenue from sales of our products to distributors upon delivery of products to the distributors. An allowance for distributor credits covering price adjustments and scrap allowances is made based on our estimate of historical experience rates as well as considering economic conditions and contractual terms. To date, actual distributor claim activity has been materially consistent with the provisions we have made based on our historical estimates. We enter into development agreements with some of our customers and recognize revenue from these agreements upon completion and acceptance by the customer of contract deliverables or as services are provided, depending on the terms of the arrangement. Revenue is deferred for any amounts billed or received prior to completion or delivery of services. As we retain the intellectual property generated from these development agreements, costs related to these arrangements are included in research and development expense.
Revenue Recognition, Services, Licensing Fees [Policy Text Block]	We recognize revenue from the sales and licensing of our intellectual property when the following fundamental criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collection of resulting receivables is reasonably assured. Revenue from upfront payments for the licensing of our patents is recognized when the arrangement is mutually signed, if there is no future delivery or future performance obligation and all other criteria are met. Revenue from guaranteed royalty streams are recognized when paid, or collection is reasonably assured and all other criteria are met. When patent licensing arrangements include royalties for future sales of the licensees’ products using our licensed patented technology, revenue is recognized when the royalty report is received from the licensee, at which time the sales price is determinable, provided that all other criteria have been met.
Research and development	Research and development. Research and development expense consists primarily of personnel costs for our engineers and third parties engaged in the design and development of our products, software and technologies, including salary, bonus and share-based compensation expense, project material costs, services and depreciation. Such costs are charged to research and development expense as they are incurred.
Government grants	Government grants. Investment incentives related to government grants are recognized when a legal right to the grant exists, there is reasonable assurance that both the terms and conditions associated with the grant will be fulfilled and the grant proceeds will be received. For government grants related to capital expenditures, the amount of the grant is deferred, and amortized over the useful life of the asset and is reflected in the consolidated statements of cash flows as a financing activity. All other government grants are recognized as a reduction of the qualifying cost being reimbursed and are reflected in the consolidated statements of cash flows as an operating activity.
Share-based compensation expense	Share-based compensation expense. Share-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date, based on the estimated fair values of the awards, net of estimated forfeitures. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the estimated fair value for time-based options and employee share purchase plan rights and amortize the share-based compensation expense under the straight-line amortization method over the vesting period. We use the Monte Carlo simulation method to determine the estimated fair value for share price performance, or market-based, awards and amortize the share-based compensation expense under the graded vesting method over the service period. We recognize a benefit from share-based compensation in shareholders' equity if an incremental tax benefit is realized by following the ordering provisions of the tax law.
Shipping and handling costs	Shipping and handling costs. Our shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in net revenue and the associated expense is included in cost of products sold in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented.
Advertising	Advertising. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and included within selling, general and administrative expense.
Litigation and settlement cost	Litigation and settlement cost. We are involved in legal actions and other matters arising in our recent business acquisitions and in the normal course of business. We recognize an estimated loss contingency when the outcome is probable prior to issuance of the consolidated financial statements and we are able to reasonably estimate the amount or range of any possible loss.
Taxes on income	Taxes on income. We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the consolidated financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We recognize net deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. If we determine that we are able to realize our deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of their net carrying values, we adjust the valuation allowance and reduce the provision for income taxes. Likewise, if we determine that we are not be able to realize all or part of our net deferred tax assets, we increase the provision for income taxes in the period such determination is made.
Uncertainty for income taxes	We account for uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance on income taxes. This guidance provides that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolutions of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits.
Net income per share	Net income per share. Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted-average number of ordinary shares and potentially dilutive share equivalents outstanding during the period. Diluted shares outstanding include the dilutive effect of in-the-money options, restricted share units, or RSUs, employee share purchase rights under the Avago Technologies Limited Employee Share Purchase Plan, or ESPP, (collectively referred to as equity awards) and the 2% Convertible Senior Notes issued by Avago Technologies Limited, or the Convertible Notes. The dilutive effect of equity awards is calculated based on the average share price for each fiscal period, using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for exercising share options and to purchase shares under the ESPP, the amount of compensation cost for future service that we have not yet recognized, and the amount of tax benefits that would be recognized when equity awards become deductible for income tax purposes are collectively assumed to be used to repurchase ordinary shares. The dilutive effect of the Convertible Notes was calculated using the treasury stock method based on our assumption that the Convertible Notes would be settled in cash. The treasury stock method assumed that the carrying value of the Convertible Notes represented proceeds, since settlement of the Convertible Notes tendered for conversion could be settled with cash, ordinary shares or a combination of both at our option. During fiscal year 2015, the Convertible Notes were converted in full and settled with a combination of cash and 13.8 million of our ordinary shares. The incremental ordinary shares attributable to the conversion were a component of diluted shares for the period prior to the settlement and a component of basic weighted-average shares outstanding subsequent to the conversion.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance In fiscal year 2015, we adopted guidance that raises the threshold for a disposal transaction to qualify as a discontinued operation and requires additional disclosures about discontinued operations and disposals of individually significant components that do not qualify as discontinued operations. The impact on presentation of our results of operations, disclosures of discontinued operations and disposals of individually significant components are reflected in our consolidated financial statements presented herein and did not have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations. In fiscal year 2015, we adopted guidance related to the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists. The guidance requires an unrecognized tax benefit to be presented as a decrease in a deferred tax asset where a net operating loss, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists and certain criteria are met. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated balance sheets. Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued authoritative guidance that simplifies the presentation of deferred tax assets and liabilities in a classified balance sheet. This guidance eliminates the current requirement to present deferred tax liabilities and assets as current and non-current in a classified balance sheet. Instead, all deferred tax assets and liabilities will be required to be classified as non-current. This guidance will be effective for the first quarter of our fiscal year 2018, with early application permitted. We plan to early adopt this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2016. As of November 1, 2015, we have approximately $116 million of net current deferred tax assets that will be classified as long-term upon adoption. In September 2015, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that requires an acquirer in a business combination to recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The guidance also requires disclosure of the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization or other income effects, if any, as a result of the adjustment to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. This guidance will be effective for the first quarter of our fiscal year 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on our financial condition and results of operations. In August 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of the authoritative guidance that outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. This guidance will become effective for the first quarter of our fiscal year 2019. Early adoption is permitted, but not before the first quarter of our fiscal year 2018. The new guidance is required to be applied retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying it recognized at the date of initial application. We have not yet selected a transition method and are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on our consolidated financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance related to the measurement of inventory. The amendment revises inventory to be measured at lower of cost and net realizable value from lower of cost or market. Subsequent measurement is unchanged for inventory measured using last-in, first-out (LIFO) or the retail inventory method. This guidance will be effective prospectively for the first quarter of our fiscal year 2018, with early application permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting guidance related to the financial statement presentation of debt issuance costs. The new guidance is required to be applied retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented. The guidance requires debt issuance costs to be presented on the balance sheet as a direct reduction to the carrying amount of debt, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. This guidance will be effective for the first quarter of our fiscal year 2017, with early application permitted. The adoption of this guidance will not have a material effect on our consolidated balance sheet presentation.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of changes in warranty accrual

The following table summarizes the changes in accrued warranty (in millions):



Balance as of November 3, 2013 — included in other current liabilities	$	2
Liabilities assumed in acquisitions	11
Warranty release to cost of products sold	(4		)
Utilized	(1		)
Balance as of November 2, 2014 — included in other current liabilities	8
Liabilities assumed in acquisitions	3
Warranty provision in cost of products sold	6
Utilized	(1		)
Balance as of November 1, 2015 — included in other current liabilities	$	16

Reconciliation of the denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the periods presented (in millions, except per share data):



	Fiscal Year
	2015			2014			2013
Net income (Numerator):
Income from continuing operations	$	1,391		$	309		$	552
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(27		)	(46		)	—
Net income	$	1,364		$	263		$	552

Shares (Denominator):
Basic weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding	264			251			247
Add incremental shares for:
Dilutive effect of share options, RSUs and ESPP rights	9			8			5
Dilutive effect of Convertible Notes	8			8			—
Shares used in diluted computation	281			267			252

Basic income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	$	5.27		$	1.23		$	2.23
Loss per share from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.10		)	(0.18		)	—
Net income per share	$	5.17		$	1.05		$	2.23

Diluted income per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	$	4.95		$	1.16		$	2.19
Loss per share from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.10		)	(0.17		)	—
Net income per share	$	4.85		$	0.99		$	2.19

Acquisitions and Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination

Purchased intangible assets consist of the following (in millions):



	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Book Value
As of November 1, 2015
Purchased technology	$	2,918	$	(1,165	)	$	1,753
Customer and distributor relationships	1,702		(459		)	1,243
Other	298		(142		)	156
Intangible assets subject to amortization	4,918		(1,766		)	3,152
In-process research and development	125		—			125
Total	$	5,043	$	(1,766	)	$	3,277

As of November 2, 2014
Purchased technology	$	2,651	$	(682	)	$	1,969
Customer and distributor relationships	1,570		(264		)	1,306
Other	275		(87		)	188
Intangible assets subject to amortization	4,496		(1,033		)	3,463
In-process research and development	154		—			154
Total	$	4,650	$	(1,033	)	$	3,617

PLX Technology, Inc.

Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]

Total consideration consisted of the following (in millions):



Cash paid to PLX stockholders	$	299
Cash paid for options and restricted stock units	9
Total purchase price	308
Less: cash acquired	11
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired	$	297

Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]

Our allocation of the purchase price, net of cash acquired, is as follows (in millions):



	Fair Value
Trade accounts receivable	$	12
Inventory	25
Assets held-for-sale⁽¹⁾	26
Other current assets	4
Property, plant and equipment	7
Goodwill	75
Intangible assets	191
Accounts payable	(5		)
Employee compensation and benefits	(4		)
Other current liabilities	(6		)
Other long-term liabilities	(28		)
Fair value of net assets acquired	$	297

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(1) Assets held-for-sale represent a building for the former PLX headquarters.

Schedule Of In Process Research And Development Projects [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the details of the IPR&D project as of acquisition ($ in millions):



Project Name	IPR&D		Discount Rate		Percentage of Completion		Estimated Cost to Complete		Expected Release Date (by fiscal year)
PCI ExpressFabric platform for PCIe solid state drives and extension of PCIe use	$	29	21.3	%	70	%	$	5	2015

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

Consequently, actual results differ from the unaudited pro forma information presented below (in millions, except for per share amounts):



	Fiscal Year
	2014		2013
Pro forma net revenue	$	4,353	$	2,624
Pro forma income from continuing operations	$	302	$	525
Pro forma income per share from continuing operations - basic	$	1.20	$	2.12
Pro forma income per share from continuing operations - diluted	$	1.13	$	2.08

Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination

Identified intangible assets acquired consisted of the following:



	Fair Value (in millions)		Estimated Useful Lives (in years)
Developed technology	$	118	7
Customer relationships	39		10
Trade names	5		5
Total identified finite-lived intangible assets	162
In-process research and development	29
Total identified intangible assets	$	191

Emulex Corporation

Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

Intangible Assets

Identified intangible assets acquired consisted of the following:



	Fair Value (in millions)		Estimated Useful Lives (in years)
Developed technology	$	227	4
Customer relationships	131		9
Trade names	10		5
Customer order backlog	5		<1
Total identified finite-lived intangible assets	373
In-process research and development	15
Total identified intangible assets	$	388

Schedule of business combination, consideration [Table Text Block]

Total consideration consisted of the following (in millions):



Cash paid to Emulex stockholders	$	582
Fair value of partially vested assumed equity awards	5
Total purchase price	587
Less: cash acquired	188
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired	$	399

Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]

Our preliminary allocation of the purchase price, net of cash acquired, is as follows (in millions):



Trade accounts receivable	$	50
Inventory	61
Assets held-for-sale	83
Other current assets	7
Property, plant and equipment	28
Goodwill	83
Intangible assets	388
Other long-term assets	14
Accounts payable	(36		)
Employee compensation and benefits	(20		)
Other current liabilities	(15		)
Long-term debt	(178		)
Other long-term liabilities	(66		)
Fair value of net assets acquired	$	399

Schedule Of In Process Research And Development Projects [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the details of the IPR&D projects as of acquisition ($ in millions):



Description	IPR&D		Discount Rate		Percentage of Completion		Estimated Cost to Complete		Expected Release Date (by fiscal year)
Fibre Channel product	$	7	24	%	33	%	$	26	2016
Ethernet product	$	8	26	%	48	%	$	7	2015

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

Consequently, actual results differ from the unaudited pro forma information presented below (in millions, except for per share amounts):



	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014
Pro forma net revenue	$	7,018	$	4,676
Pro forma income from continuing operations	$	1,413	$	143
Pro forma income per share from continuing operations - basic	$	5.35	$	0.57
Pro forma income per share from continuing operations - diluted	$	5.03	$	0.54

LSI acquisition

Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]

Total consideration consisted of the following (in millions):



Cash paid to LSI stockholders	$	6,344
Cash paid for options and restricted stock units	154
Fair value of partially vested assumed equity awards	20
Total purchase price	6,518
Less: cash acquired	854
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired	$	5,664

Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]

Our allocation of the purchase price, net of cash acquired, is as follows (in millions):



	Fair Value
Trade accounts receivable	$	282
Inventory	372
Assets held-for-sale	450
Other current assets	174
Property, plant and equipment	260
Goodwill	1,220
Intangible assets	3,865
Other long-term assets	178
Total assets acquired	6,801
Accounts payable	(207		)
Employee compensation and benefits	(91		)
Other current liabilities	(156		)
Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations	(446		)
Other long-term liabilities	(237		)
Total liabilities assumed	(1,137		)
Fair value of net assets acquired	$	5,664

Schedule Of In Process Research And Development Projects [Table Text Block]

LSI's IPR&D projects as of acquisition were as follows ($ in millions):



Description	IPR&D		Percentage of Completion		Estimated Cost to Complete			Expected Release Date (by fiscal year)
SAS controllers for enterprise storage systems	$	97	17	%	$	251	(a)	2016
High speed mix signal transceivers for enterprise and client HDD storage systems - Gen2 and Gen3	$	18	63% and 25%		$	34		2015 and 2017

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(a) As of November 1, 2015, the project was 70% complete and the estimated cost to complete the project was $48 million.

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

Consequently, actual results differ from the unaudited pro forma information presented below (in millions, except for per share amounts):



	Fiscal Year
	2014		2013
Pro forma net revenue	$	5,277	$	4,556
Pro forma income (loss) from continuing operations	$	533	$	(359	)
Pro forma income (loss) per share from continuing operations - basic	$	2.12	$	(1.45	)
Pro forma income (loss) per share from continuing operations - diluted	$	1.95	$	(1.45	)

Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination

Identified intangible assets acquired consisted of the following:



	Fair Value (in millions)		Estimated Useful Lives (in years)
Developed technology	$	1,961	10
Customer relationships	1,415		8
Trade names	178		8
Customer order backlog	106		1
Patents	11		8
In-place lease	2		3
Total identified finite-lived intangible assets	3,673
In-process research and development	192
Total identified intangible assets	$	3,865

CyOptics

Schedule of Purchase Price Allocation [Table Text Block]

Our allocation of the purchase price, net of cash acquired was as follows (in millions):



	Fair Value
Trade accounts receivable	$	51
Inventory	35
Other current assets	2
Property, plant and equipment	44
Goodwill	190
Intangible assets	141
Total assets acquired	463
Accounts payable	(25		)
Employee compensation and benefits	(5		)
Other current liabilities	(2		)
Long-term deferred tax liabilities (included in other long-term liabilities)	(54		)
Total liabilities assumed	(86		)
Fair value of net assets acquired	$	377

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

Consequently, actual results differ from the unaudited pro forma information presented below (in millions, except for per share amounts):



	Fiscal Year
	2013
Pro forma net revenue	$	2,663
Pro forma net income	$	547
Pro forma net income per share-basic	$	2.21
Pro forma net income per share-diluted	$	2.17

Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination

Identified intangible assets acquired consisted of the following:



	Fair Value (in millions)		Estimated Useful Lives (in years)
Purchased technology - base product	$	98	8
Purchased technology - packaging	3		5
Customer relationships	32		7
Customer backlog	4		1
Total identified finite-lived intangible assets	137
In-process research and development	4
Total identified intangible assets	$	141

Supplemental Financial Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Summary of inventory

Inventory

Inventory consists of the following (in millions):



	November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014
Finished goods	$	177	$	185
Work-in-process	271		250
Raw materials	76		84
Total inventory	$	524	$	519

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

Property, plant and equipment, net consist of the following (in millions):



	November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014
Land	$	37		$	37
Construction in progress	153			198
Buildings and leasehold improvements	419			300
Machinery and equipment	1,627			1,316
Total property, plant and equipment	2,236			1,851
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(776		)	(693		)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	1,460		$	1,158

Schedule of Assets Held For Sale [Table Text Block]

Assets held-for-sale

The following tables summarize components of assets held-for-sale (in millions):



	November 1, 2015
Fiber optics subsystems assets	$	18
Real property	4
Total assets held-for-sale	$	22



	November 2, 2014
Axxia Business:
Inventory	$	14
Property, plant and equipment, net	22
Goodwill	91
Intangible assets, net	475
Total Axxia Business	602
Real property	26
Total assets held-for-sale	$	628

Other Current Liabilities

Other current liabilities consist of the following (in millions):



	November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014
Taxes payable	$	79	$	57
Other	127		179
Total other current liabilities	$	206	$	236

Schedule of Other Liabilities, Non-Current [Table Text Block]

Other Long-Term Liabilities

Other long-term liabilities consist of the following (in millions):



	November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014
Income tax liabilities	$	326	$	220
Other	55		43
Total other long-term liabilities	$	381	$	263

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The change in accumulated other comprehensive loss was entirely related to defined pension and post-retirement plans as follows (in millions):



	November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014
Balance — beginning of period	$	(50	)	$	(6	)
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(37		)	(61		)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss	1			(3		)
Tax effects	13			20
Other comprehensive loss	(23		)	(44		)
Balance — end of period	$	(73	)	$	(50	)

Schedule of Other Income (Expense), net

Other Income, net



	Fiscal Year
	2015			2014			2013
Other income	$	38		$	18		$	15
Interest income	8			6			4
Other expense	(20		)	(10		)	(1		)
Other income, net	$	26		$	14		$	18

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of goodwill

The following table summarizes changes in goodwill by segment (in millions):



	Wireless Communications		Wired Infrastructure			Enterprise Storage		Industrial & Other		Total
Balance as of November 3, 2013	$	261	$	74		$	—	$	56	$	391
LSI acquisition	—		308			832		80		1,220
PLX acquisition	—		—			75		—		75
Other acquisition	—		1			—		—		1
Reclassification of goodwill related to Axxia assets held-for-sale	—		(91		)	—		—		(91		)
Balance as of November 2, 2014	261		292			907		136		1,596
Emulex acquisition	—		—			83		—		83
Reclassification of goodwill related to certain fiber optics subsystems assets held-for-sale	—		(5		)	—		—		(5		)
Balance as of November 1, 2015	$	261	$	287		$	990	$	136	$	1,674

Schedule of purchased intangible assets

Purchased intangible assets consist of the following (in millions):



	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Book Value
As of November 1, 2015
Purchased technology	$	2,918	$	(1,165	)	$	1,753
Customer and distributor relationships	1,702		(459		)	1,243
Other	298		(142		)	156
Intangible assets subject to amortization	4,918		(1,766		)	3,152
In-process research and development	125		—			125
Total	$	5,043	$	(1,766	)	$	3,277

As of November 2, 2014
Purchased technology	$	2,651	$	(682	)	$	1,969
Customer and distributor relationships	1,570		(264		)	1,306
Other	275		(87		)	188
Intangible assets subject to amortization	4,496		(1,033		)	3,463
In-process research and development	154		—			154
Total	$	4,650	$	(1,033	)	$	3,617

Expected amortization expense



Fiscal Year
2016	$	716
2017	630
2018	499
2019	421
2020	344
Thereafter	542
	$	3,152

Weighted-average amortization periods

The weighted-average amortization periods remaining by intangible asset category were as follows (in years):



	November 1, 2015	November 2, 2014
Amortizable intangible assets:
Purchased technology	7	8
Customer and distributor relationships	7	7
Other	6	6

Retirement Plans and Post-Retirement Benefits (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Schedule of net pension and post retirement benefit costs

Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Income)



	Pension Benefits								Post-Retirement Benefits
	2015			2014			2013		2015			2014			2013
Net periodic benefit (income) cost:
Service cost	$	3		$	2		$	3	$	—		$	—		$	—
Interest cost	61			32			2		3			2			1
Expected return on plan assets	(77		)	(36		)	—		(5		)	(2		)	—
Net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service cost	1			1			—		—			(1		)	—
Curtailments	—			—			—		—			(1		)	—
Settlements	—			—			—		—			(2		)	—
Net periodic benefit (income) cost	$	(12	)	$	(1	)	$	5	$	(2	)	$	(4	)	$	1

Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	36		$	59		$	4	$	1		$	2		$	(11	)

Schedule of funded status of post-retirement medical and defined benefit plans

Funded Status

The funded status of the defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans was as follows (in millions):



	Pension Benefits						Post-Retirement Benefits
	November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014			November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets — beginning of period	$	1,128		$	13		$	78		$	—
Actual return on plan assets	6			36			1			1
Employer contributions	54			47			—			6
Payments from plan assets	(102		)	(39		)	(1		)	(1		)
Settlements	(34		)	(7		)	—			(6		)
Plan assets acquired in acquisitions	—			1,078			—			78
Fair value of plan assets — end of period	$	1,052		$	1,128		$	78		$	78
Change in benefit obligations:
Benefit obligations — beginning of period	$	1,619		$	55		$	69		$	22
Service cost	3			2			—			—
Interest cost	61			32			3			2
Actuarial (gain) loss	(33		)	59			(2		)	2
Benefit payments	(102		)	(39		)	(1		)	(1		)
Plan amendments	—			—			—			(1		)
Settlements	(34		)	(7		)	—			(6		)
Benefit obligations assumed in acquisitions	—			1,521			—			51
Foreign currency impact	(3		)	(4		)	—			—
Benefit obligations — end of period	$	1,511		$	1,619		$	69		$	69

Overfunded (underfunded) status of benefit obligations	$	(459	)	$	(491	)	$	9		$	9

Schedule of plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets

Plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:



	Pension Benefits				Post-Retirement Benefits
	November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014		November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014
Projected benefit obligations	$	1,500	$	1,608	$	—	$	—
Accumulated benefit obligations	$	1,494	$	1,598	$	16	$	15
Fair value of plan assets	$	1,039	$	1,114	$	—	$	—

Schedule of plans with benefit obligations less than plan assets

Plans with benefit obligations less than plan assets:



	Pension Benefits				Post-Retirement Benefits
	November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014		November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014
Projected benefit obligations	$	11	$	11	$	—	$	—
Accumulated benefit obligations	$	10	$	11	$	53	$	54
Fair value of plan assets	$	13	$	14	$	78	$	78

Schedule of amount recognized in consolidated balance sheets

Amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets were as follows (in millions):



	Pension Benefits						Post-Retirement Benefits
	November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014			November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014
Other long-term assets	$	2		$	2		$	25		$	24
Other current liabilities	$	1		$	1		$	1		$	1
Other long-term liabilities	$	460		$	492		$	15		$	14
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes:
Net actuarial losses and net prior service benefit	$	(72	)	$	(48	)	$	(1	)	$	(2	)

Schedule of various benefit plans' payments over next ten fiscal years

We do not expect to make any contributions to our post-retirement medical benefit plans in fiscal year 2016. As of November 1, 2015, expected payments from our benefit plans over the next 10 fiscal years are as follows (in millions):



	Pension Benefits		Post-Retirement Benefits
2016	$	94	$	2
2017	92		2
2018	92		3
2019	92		3
2020	91		3
2021-2025	452		17

Schedule of changes in fair value of plan assets

The following table presents the fair value of plan assets by major category using the same three-level hierarchy described in Note 2. "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" (in millions):



	Fair Value Measurements as of November 1, 2015
	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents	$	23	(a)	$	—		$	—
Equity securities:
U.S. equity securities	132		(b)	—			—
Non-U.S. equity securities	73		(b)	—			—
Fixed-income securities:
U.S. treasuries	—			24		(c)	—
Corporate bonds	—			410		(c)	—
Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities	—			6		(c)	—
Agency-backed bonds	—			2		(c)	—
Municipal bonds	—			25		(c)	—
Government bonds	—			23		(c)	—
Other types of investments:
Commingled funds - equities	—			141		(d)	—
Commingled funds - bonds	—			193		(e)	—
Total	$	228		$	824		$	—

	Fair Value Measurements as of November 2, 2014
	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents	$	27	(a)	$	—		$	—
Equity securities:
U.S. equity securities	142		(b)	—			—
Non-U.S. equity securities	97		(b)	—			—
Fixed-income securities:
U.S. treasuries	—			28		(c)	—
Corporate bonds	—			438		(c)	—
Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities	—			6		(c)	—
Agency-backed bonds	—			2		(c)	—
Municipal bonds	—			26		(c)	—
Government bonds	—			29		(c)	—
Other types of investments:
Commingled funds - equities	—			145		(d)	—
Commingled funds - bonds	—			188		(e)	—
Total	$	266		$	862		$	—

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(a) Cash equivalents primarily include short-term investment funds which consist of short-term money market instruments that are valued based on quoted prices in active markets.

(b) These U.S. equity securities and non-U.S. equity securities are valued based on quoted prices in active markets.

Schedule of assumptions used for defined benefit plans

The range of assumptions that are used for defined benefit pension plans reflects the different economic environments within various countries.



	Assumptions for Benefit Obligations as of		Assumptions for Expense Fiscal Year
	November 1, 2015	November 2, 2014	2015	2014	2013
Defined benefit pension plans:
Discount rate	0.75%-7.75%	1.00%-4.10%	1.00%-4.10%	1.00%-4.75%	1.25%-4.25%
Average increase in compensation levels	2.50%-11.72%	2.50%-6.00%	2.50%-6.00%	2.50%-6.00%	2.00%-5.00%
Expected long-term return on assets	N/A	N/A	1.50%-7.30%	1.50%-7.30%	2.00%-3.00%



	Assumptions for Benefit Obligations as of		Assumptions for Expense Fiscal Year
	November 1, 2015	November 2, 2014	2015	2014	2013
Post-retirement benefits plan:
Discount rate	3.90%-4.50%	3.80%-4.40%	3.80%-4.40%	4.25%-4.60%	3.50%
Average increase in compensation levels	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%	N/A
Expected long-term return on assets	N/A	N/A	5.40%	5.40%	N/A
Current medical cost trend rate	7.67%	8.00%	8.00%	8.33%	8.67%
Ultimate medical cost trend rate	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%
Medical cost trend rate decreases to ultimate trend rate in year	2031	2031	2031	2031	2031

Schedule of effect of one percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates

A one percentage point change in the assumed healthcare cost trend rates for fiscal year 2015 would have the following effects:



	1% Increase			1% Decrease
Effect on U.S. post-retirement benefit obligation (in millions)	$	1		$	(1	)
Percentage effect on U.S. post-retirement benefit obligation	2		%	(2		)%

Pension Benefits

Schedule of allocation of plan assets

Our defined benefit pension plans' weighted-average asset allocations by category were as follows:



	Defined Benefit Pension Plans
	November 1, 2015				November 2, 2014
	Actual		Target		Actual		Target
Equity investments	33	%	40	%	34	%	40	%
Fixed income	67	%	55	%	66	%	53	%
Real estate	—	%	5	%	—	%	7	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%	100	%

Post-Retirement Benefits

Schedule of allocation of plan assets

The plan assets were classified as Level 2 and the fair values by asset category were as follows:



	November 1, 2015				November 2, 2014
	Actual		Target		Actual		Target
Commingled funds - U.S. equities	21	%	20	%	20	%	30	%
Commingled funds - Non-U.S. equities	21	%	20	%	20	%	10	%
Commingled funds - bonds	58	%	60	%	60	%	60	%
Total	100	%	100	%	100	%	100	%

Borrowings (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Convertible Senior Notes Interest Expense [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth interest expense recognized related to Convertible Notes for the periods presented (in millions):



	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014
Contractual coupon interest	$	12	$	10
Accretion of debt discount @ 3.32%	6		5
Total	$	18	$	15

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

The following table presents the components of the carrying value of the Convertible Notes as of November 2, 2014 (in millions):



Principal balance	$	1,000
Less: debt discount	80
Net carrying amount	$	920

Equity component carrying amount	$	85

Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]

At November 1, 2015, future scheduled principal payments for our outstanding Term Loans, including the current portion, are summarized as follows (in millions):



Fiscal Year
2016	$	46
2017	46
2018	46
2019	46
2020	46
Thereafter	3,719
Total	$	3,949

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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

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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Summary of share based payment award activity

A summary of option activity related to our equity incentive award plans is as follows (in millions, except years and per share amounts):



	Option Awards Outstanding
	Number Outstanding		Weighted- Average Exercise Price per Share		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance as of October 28, 2012	20		$	22.45
Granted	9		$	36.63
Exercised	(6	)	$	16.02
Cancelled	(1	)	$	27.57
Balance as of November 3, 2013	22		$	29.81
Assumed in LSI acquisition	1		$	40.26
Granted	13		$	65.79
Exercised	(5	)	$	25.03
Cancelled	(2	)	$	53.02
Balance as of November 2, 2014	29		$	44.97
Granted	1		$	95.97
Exercised	(7	)	$	34.40
Cancelled	(2	)	$	65.32
Balance as of November 1, 2015	21		$	47.92	4.62	$	1,610
Fully vested as of November 1, 2015	10		$	38.50	4.11	$	852
Fully vested and expected to vest as of November 1, 2015	21		$	47.56	4.60	$	1,570

Schedule of Other Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]

A summary of RSU activity related to our equity incentive award plans is as follows (in millions, except years and per share amounts):



	RSU Awards Outstanding
	Number Outstanding		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Market Value		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
Balance as of October 28, 2012	1		$	32.69
Granted	1		$	35.69
Balance as of November 3, 2013	2		$	34.38
Assumed in LSI acquisition	3		$	35.22
Granted	1		$	64.92
Vested	(1	)	$	32.87
Forfeited	(1	)	$	19.42
Balance as of November 2, 2014	4		$	48.82
Granted	3		$	119.30
Vested	(1	)	$	57.29
Forfeited	(1	)	$	79.51
Balance as of November 1, 2015	5		$	95.17	1.70

Summary of share-based compensation expense related to share-based awards granted to employees, directors, and non-employees

The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense reported in continuing operations for the periods presented (in millions):



	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
Cost of products sold	$	26	$	18	$	10
Research and development	107		57		30
Selling, general and administrative	99		78		37
Total share-based compensation expense	$	232	$	153	$	77

Weighted average assumptions of employee share purchase plan



	ESPP Purchase Rights
	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
Risk-free interest rate	0.2	%	0.1	%	0.1	%
Dividend yield	1.3	%	1.8	%	2.1	%
Volatility	36.2	%	32.1	%	44.0	%
Expected term (in years)	0.5		0.5		0.5

Time Based Options [Member]

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

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]



	Time-Based Options
	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
Risk-free interest rate	1.3	%	0.5% - 1.3%		1.0	%
Dividend yield	1.4	%	1.7	%	2.0	%
Volatility	35.0	%	35.0	%	48.0	%
Expected term (in years)	4.0		1.9 - 4.3		5.0

Market Based Options and RSUs [Member]

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

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]



	Market-Based Awards
	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
Risk-free interest rate	1.4	%	2.3	%	2.0	%
Dividend yield	1.2	%	1.7	%	2.2	%
Volatility	36.3	%	45.0	%	48.0	%
Expected term (in years)	4.4		7.0		7.0

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of components of income before taxes

For financial reporting purposes, Income from continuing operations before income taxes included the following components (in millions):



	Fiscal Year
	2015			2014			2013
Domestic income	$	1,580		$	662		$	465
Foreign income (loss)	(113		)	(320		)	103
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	1,467		$	342		$	568

Schedule of significant components of provision for (benefit from) income taxes

Significant components of the provision for income taxes are as follows (in millions):



	Fiscal Year
	2015			2014			2013
Current tax expense:
Domestic	$	59		$	14		$	6
Foreign	237			111			32
	296			125			38
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
Domestic	4			1			(1		)
Foreign	(224		)	(93		)	(21		)
	(220		)	(92		)	(22		)
Total provision for income taxes	$	76		$	33		$	16

Schedule of reconciliation of expected statutory tax rate to actual tax rate

A reconciliation of the statutory tax rate in Singapore to the actual, effective tax rate on income before income taxes is as follows:



	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
Statutory tax rate	17.0	%	17.0	%	17.0	%
Foreign income taxed at different rates	1.8		21.1		(0.1	)
Tax holidays and concessions	(14.1	)	(29.2	)	(13.5	)
Other, net	0.2		(0.1	)	(0.6	)
Valuation allowance	0.3		0.8		—
Actual tax rate on income before income taxes	5.2	%	9.6	%	2.8	%

Schedule of significant components of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities

The significant components of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities included on the consolidated balance sheets were as follows (in millions):



	November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014
Deferred income tax assets:
Depreciation and amortization	$	2		$	2
Inventory	8			13
Trade accounts	9			7
Employee benefits	202			204
Employee share awards	58			45
Net operating loss carryovers and credit carryovers	288			404
Other deferred income tax assets	49			72
Gross deferred income tax assets	616			747
Less valuation allowance	(147		)	(120		)
Deferred income tax assets	469			627
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization	48			66
Notes receivable	100			549
Other deferred income tax liabilities	—			2
Foreign earnings not permanently reinvested	6			7
Deferred income tax liabilities	154			624

Net deferred income tax assets	$	315		$	3

The above net deferred income tax assets have been reflected on the consolidated balance sheets as follows (in millions):



	November 1, 2015			November 2, 2014
Other current assets	$	116		$	69
Other current liabilities	—			(1		)
Net current income tax assets	$	116		$	68

Other long-term assets	$	208		$	9
Other long-term liabilities	(9		)	(74		)
Net long-term income tax assets (liabilities)	$	199		$	(65	)

Summary of reconciliation of beginning and ending balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits is summarized as follows (in millions):



	Fiscal Year
	2015			2014			2013
Beginning of period	$	487		$	37		$	27
Lapse of statute of limitations	(10		)	(14		)	(2		)
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior periods (including those related to acquisitions made during the year)	94			410			9
Decreases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior periods	(40		)	(2		)	—
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during current period	47			56			3
End of period	$	578		$	487		$	37

Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment

The following tables present our net revenue and operating income (loss) by reportable segment (in millions):



Fiscal Year	Wireless Communications		Enterprise Storage		Wired Infrastructure		Industrial & Other		Unallocated Expenses
Net revenue:
2015	$	2,536	$	2,180	$	1,479	$	629	$	—
2014	1,689		867		1,151		562		—
2013	1,219		—		744		557		—

Operating income (loss):
2015	$	1,202	$	855	$	478	$	310	$	(1,213	)
2014	658		292		287		246		(1,045		)
2013	337		—		160		243		(188		)

Schedule of net revenue and long-lived asset information based on geographic region



	Fiscal Year
	2015		2014		2013
Net revenue:
China	$	3,675	$	2,106	$	1,169
United States	755		486		368
Singapore	208		161		143
Other	2,186		1,516		840
	$	6,824	$	4,269	$	2,520



	November 1, 2015		November 2, 2014
Long-lived assets:
United States	$	1,116	$	865
Malaysia	123		91
Singapore	42		52
Other	179		150
	$	1,460	$	1,158

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

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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Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Changes in commitments

The following table summarizes contractual obligations and commitments as of November 1, 2015 (in millions):



			Fiscal Year
	Total		2016		2017		2018		2019		2020		Thereafter
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees	$	4,777	$	198	$	196	$	194	$	191	$	189	$	3,809
Purchase Commitments	$	337	$	334	$	2	$	1	$	—	$	—	$	—
Other Contractual Commitments	$	142	$	52	$	43	$	32	$	15	$	—	$	—
Operating Leases Obligations	$	167	$	31	$	25	$	22	$	17	$	12	$	60
Pension Plan Contributions	$	32	$	32	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

Restructuring Charges (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]



	Employee Termination Costs			Leases and Other Exit Costs			Total
Balance as of October 28, 2012	$	1		$	—		$	1
Restructuring charges	3			—			3
Utilization	(4		)	—			(4		)
Balance as of November 3, 2013	—			—			—
Liabilities assumed in LSI acquisition	5			4			9
Restructuring charges^(a)	150			22			172
Utilization	(121		)	(20		)	(141		)
Balance as of November 2, 2014	34			6			40
Restructuring charges^(a)	65			30			95
Utilization	(86		)	(23		)	(109		)
Balance as of November 1, 2015^(b)	$	13		$	13		$	26

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Discontinued Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Summary of selected financial information of discontinued operations included in consolidated statements of operations

The following table summarizes the selected financial information of discontinued operations (in millions):



	Fiscal Year
	2015			2014
Net revenue	$	65		$	161

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before (loss) gain on disposal and income taxes	$	1		$	(86	)
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations	(14		)	18
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	14			(22		)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	(27	)	$	(46	)

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations, the classification and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group, and the segment in which the disposal group was reported. Also may include the amount of adjustments to amounts previously reported in discontinued operations such as resolution of contingencies arising from the disposal transaction or the operations of the component prior to disposal.

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Supplementary Financial Data - Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Schedule of Supplementary Financial Data - Quarterly Data (Unaudited)



	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	November 1, 2015			August 2, 2015			May 3, 2015			February 1, 2015			November 2, 2014			August 3, 2014			May 4, 2014			February 2, 2014
	(In millions, except per share data)
Net revenue	$	1,840		$	1,735		$	1,614		$	1,635		$	1,590		$	1,269		$	701		$	709
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	712			720			654			694			688			760			326			347
Amortization of intangible assets	129			129			113			113			108			105			18			18
Restructuring charges	2			2			1			2			6			11			—			5
Total cost of products sold	843			851			768			809			802			876			344			370
Gross margin	997			884			846			826			788			393			357			339
Research and development	287			276			251			235			234			240			114			107
Selling, general and administrative	118			143			108			117			129			137			67			74
Amortization of intangible assets	63			68			59			59			91			91			8			7
Restructuring and asset impairment charges	15			98			10			14			33			87			8			12
Total operating expenses	483			585			428			425			487			555			197			200
Operating income (loss)	514			299			418			401			301			(162		)	160			139
Interest expense	(41		)	(43		)	(53		)	(54		)	(54		)	(55		)	(1		)	—
Other income (expense), net	12			11			(1		)	4			16			(2		)	—			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	485			267			364			351			263			(219		)	159			139
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	15			23			25			13			126			(99		)	1			5
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	470		$	244		$	339		$	338		$	137		$	(120	)	$	158		$	134
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes ⁽¹⁾	(41		)	(4		)	5			13			(2		)	(44		)	—			—
Net income (loss)	$	429		$	240		$	344		$	351		$	135		$	(164	)	$	158		$	134

Basic income (loss) per share:
Income (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	1.70		$	0.92		$	1.31		$	1.33		$	0.54		$	(0.48	)	$	0.63		$	0.54
Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	(0.15	)	$	(0.01	)	$	0.02		$	0.05		$	(0.01	)	$	(0.17	)	$	—		$	—
Net income (loss) per share	$	1.55		$	0.91		$	1.33		$	1.38		$	0.53		$	(0.65	)	$	0.63		$	0.54

Diluted income (loss) per share:
Income (loss) per share from continuing operations	$	1.64		$	0.85		$	1.19		$	1.22		$	0.50		$	(0.48	)	$	0.61		$	0.53
Income (loss) per share from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	(0.15	)	$	(0.01	)	$	0.02		$	0.04		$	—		$	(0.17	)	$	—		$	—
Net income (loss) per share	$	1.49		$	0.84		$	1.21		$	1.26		$	0.50		$	(0.65	)	$	0.61		$	0.53

Shares used in per share calculations:
Basic	276			265			258			255			254			252			251			249
Diluted	287			287			284			278			272			252			258			255

Cash dividends declared and paid per share	$	0.42		$	0.40		$	0.38		$	0.35		$	0.32		$	0.29		$	0.27		$	0.25

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule of valuation and qualifying accounts disclosure

Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts



	Balance at Beginning of Period		Additions to Allowances		Charges Utilized/ Write-offs			Balance at End of Period
	(In millions)
Accounts receivable allowances:
Distributor credit allowance⁽¹⁾
Fiscal year ended November 1, 2015	$	58	$	339	$	(331	)	$	66
Fiscal year ended November 2, 2014	$	38	$	257	$	(237	)	$	58
Fiscal year ended November 3, 2013	$	32	$	221	$	(215	)	$	38

Other accounts receivable allowances⁽²⁾
Fiscal year ended November 1, 2015	$	7	$	20	$	(18	)	$	9
Fiscal year ended November 2, 2014	$	4	$	21	$	(18	)	$	7
Fiscal year ended November 3, 2013	$	5	$	18	$	(19	)	$	4

Income tax valuation allowance⁽³⁾
Fiscal year ended November 1, 2015	$	120	$	28	$	(1	)	$	147
Fiscal year ended November 2, 2014	$	17	$	103	$	—		$	120
Fiscal year ended November 3, 2013	$	10	$	7	$	—		$	17

_______________________________________


(1)	Distributor credit allowance relates to limited stock returns and price adjustments.


(2)	Other accounts receivable allowances include allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns.

(3)

Overview (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015 segment	Sep. 02, 2014 Flash Business	Nov. 18, 2014 Axxia Business	May 05, 2015 Emulex Corporation	Aug. 12, 2014 PLX Technology, Inc.	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition	Jun. 28, 2013 CyOptics
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments	4
Total purchase price				$ 587	$ 308	$ 6,518	$ 377
Cash paid				582	299	6,344	373
Sales price		$ 450	$ 650

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015 Customer	Aug. 02, 2015	May 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014 Customer	Aug. 03, 2014	May 04, 2014	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 01, 2015 Customer	Nov. 02, 2014 Customer	Nov. 03, 2013 Customer
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current	$ 116				$ 69				$ 116	$ 69
Fiscal Period End									52- or 53-week
Time deposits	490				589				490	589
Money market funds	100				393				100	393
Allowance for Bad Debt	3				2				3	2
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	72				63				72	63
Number of customers accounted for 10% or more of net accounts receivable balance	1				1				1	1
Investments, short-term	21				24				21	24
Number of customers representing 10% or more of net revenue									1	1	1
Net revenue	1,840	1,735	1,614	1,635	1,590	1,269	701	709	6,824	4,269	2,520
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Hedging contracts maturity range, lower limit (in months)									3 months
Minimum \| Buildings and leasehold improvements
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life, minimum (in years)									15 years
Minimum \| Machinery and equipment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life, minimum (in years)									3 years
Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash equivalent, maturity period									3 months
Maximum \| Buildings and leasehold improvements
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life, minimum (in years)									40 years
Maximum \| Machinery and equipment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life, minimum (in years)									10 years
Other Long-term Assets
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Investments, long-term	$ 27				$ 28				$ 27	$ 28
Customer Concentration Risk \| Accounts Receivable \| Major Customer One
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage									33.00%	30.00%
Customer Concentration Risk \| Net Revenue \| Major Customer One
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage									24.00%	20.00%	18.00%

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Warranty) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014
Summary of changes in warranty accrual
Beginning Balance	$ 8	$ 2
Charged to cost of products sold	6
Released to cost of products sold		(4)
Liabilities assumed in acquisitions	3	11
Utilized	(1)	(1)
Ending Balance	$ 16	$ 8

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Net income (loss) per share) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Aug. 02, 2015

May 03, 2015

Feb. 01, 2015

Nov. 02, 2014

Aug. 03, 2014

May 04, 2014

Feb. 02, 2014

Nov. 01, 2015

Nov. 02, 2014

Nov. 03, 2013

Net income (Numerator):

Income from continuing operations

$ 470

$ 244

$ 339

$ 338

$ 137

$ (120)

$ 158

$ 134

$ 1,391

$ 309

$ 552

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

(41)

^[1]

(4)

^[1]

(2)

^[1]

(44)

(27)

(46)

Net income

$ 429

$ 240

$ 344

$ 351

$ 135

$ (164)

$ 158

$ 134

$ 1,364

$ 263

$ 552

Shares (Denominator):

Basic weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding (in shares)

276

265

258

255

254

252

251

249

264

251

247

Add incremental shares for:

Dilutive effect of share options, RSUs and ESPP rights (in shares)

Dilutive effect of Convertible Notes (in shares)

Shares used in diluted computation (in shares)

287

284

278

272

252

258

255

281

267

252

Basic income per share:

Income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)

$ 1.70

$ 0.92

$ 1.31

$ 1.33

$ 0.54

$ (0.48)

$ 0.63

$ 0.54

$ 5.27

$ 1.23

$ 2.23

Loss per share from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (in dollars per share)

$ (0.15)

$ (0.01)

$ 0.02

$ 0.05

$ (0.01)

$ (0.17)

$ 0.00

$ (0.10)

$ (0.18)

$ 0.00

Income per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)

$ 1.55

$ 0.91

$ 1.33

$ 1.38

$ 0.53

$ (0.65)

$ 0.63

$ 0.54

$ 5.17

$ 1.05

$ 2.23

Diluted income per share:

$ 1.64

$ 0.85

$ 1.19

$ 1.22

$ 0.50

$ (0.48)

$ 0.61

$ 0.53

$ 4.95

$ 1.16

$ 2.19

Loss per share from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (in dollars per share)

$ (0.15)

$ (0.01)

$ 0.02

$ 0.04

$ 0.00

$ (0.17)

$ 0.00

$ (0.10)

$ (0.17)

$ 0.00

Number of antidilutive shares excluded from computation of earnings per share

$ 1.49

$ 0.84

$ 1.21

$ 1.26

$ 0.50

$ (0.65)

$ 0.61

$ 0.53

$ 4.85

$ 0.99

$ 2.19

[1]

Acquisitions and Investments (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	May 05, 2015 Emulex Corporation	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition	Aug. 12, 2014 PLX Technology, Inc.	Jun. 28, 2013 CyOptics	Nov. 18, 2014 Axxia Business	Sep. 02, 2014 Flash Business
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Sales price								$ 650	$ 450
Total purchase price				587	6,518	308	377
Acquisition-related transaction costs	$ 26	$ 35	$ 5

Acquisitions and Investments - Emulex (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2015	May 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2014	May 04, 2014	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	May 05, 2015 Emulex Corporation	Nov. 01, 2015 Emulex Corporation	Nov. 01, 2015 Emulex Corporation	May 05, 2015 Emulex Corporation	Nov. 01, 2015 Endace [Member]	Nov. 01, 2015 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]	Nov. 01, 2015 Convertible Senior Notes [Member] Emulex Corporation	May 05, 2015 Convertible Senior Notes [Member] Emulex Corporation
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Buildings														$ 47
(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations	(28)			14					(14)	18	0					28
Principal balance																			175
Interest rate																			1.75%
Conversion of convertible debt, total consideration																	2,800	178
Net revenue	1,840	1,735	1,614	1,635	1,590	1,269	701	709	6,824	4,269	2,520		181
Cash paid												582
Fair value of partially vested assumed equity awards									5	20		5
Total purchase price												587
Less: cash acquired												188
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired									394	5,961	414	399
Trade accounts receivable															50
Inventory															61
Assets held-for-sale															83
Other current assets															7
Property, plant and equipment															28
Goodwill	1,674				1,596				1,674	1,596	391				83
Total identified intangible assets															388
Other long-term assets															14
Accounts payable															(36)
Employee compensation and benefits															(20)
Other current liabilities															(15)
Long-term debt															(178)
Other long-term liabilities															(66)
Fair value of net assets acquired															$ 399

Acquisitions and Investments - Emulex Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended					12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	May 05, 2015 Emulex Corporation	May 05, 2015 Emulex Corporation	Nov. 01, 2015 Developed technology	Nov. 02, 2014 Developed technology	May 05, 2015 Developed technology Emulex Corporation	May 05, 2015 Developed Technology Rights Emulex Corporation	May 05, 2015 Customer relationships Emulex Corporation	May 05, 2015 Trade names Emulex Corporation	May 05, 2015 Customer order backlog Emulex Corporation	Nov. 01, 2015 Customer order backlog Emulex Corporation	May 05, 2015 In-process research and development Emulex Corporation
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total identified finite-lived intangible assets	$ 373				$ 227		$ 131	$ 10	$ 5
Weighted-Average Lives (in years)			7 years	8 years		4 years	9 years	5 years
Weighted average period										<1
In-process research and development											15
Total identified intangible assets		$ 388

Acquisitions and Investments - Emulex IPR&D (Details) (In-process research and development, Emulex Corporation, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
	May 05, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
In-process research and development	$ 15
Fibre Channel Product
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
In-process research and development	7
Discount rate	24.00%
Percentage of completion	33.00%
Ethernet Product
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
In-process research and development	$ 8
Discount rate	26.00%
Percentage of completion	48.00%

Acquisitions and Investments Acquisitions and Investments - Emulex Pro Forma Results (Details) (Emulex Corporation, USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014
Emulex Corporation
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma net revenue	$ 7,018	$ 4,676
Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Income Loss From Continuing Operations	$ 1,413	$ 143
Business Acquisition Pro Forma Income Loss From Continuing Operations Per Share Basic	$ 5.35	$ 0.57
Business Acquisition Pro Forma Income Loss From Continuing Operations Per Share Diluted	$ 5.03	$ 0.54

Acquisitions and Investments - PLX Technology (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Nov. 02, 2014

Nov. 03, 2013

Nov. 01, 2015

Developed technology

Nov. 02, 2014

Developed technology

Aug. 12, 2014

PLX Technology, Inc.

Nov. 02, 2014

PLX Technology, Inc.

Nov. 03, 2013

PLX Technology, Inc.

Aug. 12, 2014

PLX Technology, Inc.

PCI Express Gen 3

Aug. 12, 2014

PLX Technology, Inc.

In-process research and development

Aug. 12, 2014

PLX Technology, Inc.

Developed technology

Aug. 12, 2014

PLX Technology, Inc.

Customer relationships

Customer

Aug. 12, 2014

PLX Technology, Inc.

Trade names

Number of customers (over 1,000 customers)

1,000

Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]

Cash paid to PLX stockholders

$ 299

Cash paid for options and restricted stock units

Total purchase price

308

Less: cash acquired

Total purchase price, net of cash acquired

394

5,961

414

297

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]

Trade accounts receivable

Inventory

Assets held-for-sale

^[1]

Other current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Goodwill

1,674

1,596

391

Accounts payable

(5)

Employee compensation and benefits

(4)

Other current liabilities

(6)

Other long-term liabilities

(28)

Fair value of net assets acquired

297

Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]

Identified finite-lived intangible assets

162

118

IPR&D

Total identified intangible assets

191

Weighted-Average Lives (in years)

7 years

8 years

7 years

10 years

5 years

Research and Development [Abstract]

Discount Rate

21.30%

Percentage of Completion

70.00%

Estimated Cost to Complete

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]

Pro forma net revenue

4,353

2,624

Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Income Loss From Continuing Operations

$ 302

$ 525

Business Acquisition Pro Forma Income Loss From Continuing Operations Per Share Basic

$ 1.20

$ 2.12

Pro forma income per share from continuing operations - diluted

$ 1.13

$ 2.08

[1]	(1) Assets held-for-sale represent a building for the former PLX headquarters.

Acquisitions and Investments - LSI Corporation (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended				0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Jun. 28, 2013	Sep. 02, 2014 Flash Business	Nov. 18, 2014 Axxia Business	Nov. 01, 2015 Developed technology	Nov. 02, 2014 Developed technology	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition	Nov. 02, 2014 LSI acquisition	Nov. 02, 2014 LSI acquisition	Nov. 02, 2014 LSI acquisition	Nov. 03, 2013 LSI acquisition	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition SAS Controller [Member]	Nov. 01, 2015 LSI acquisition SAS Controller [Member]	Nov. 02, 2014 LSI acquisition Axxia IPR&D Project [Member]	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition Preamplifiers components	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition In-process research and development	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition Developed technology	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition Customer relationships	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition Trade names	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition Customer order backlog	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition Patents	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition In-place lease	May 06, 2014 Minimum LSI acquisition Preamplifiers components	May 06, 2014 Maximum LSI acquisition Preamplifiers components
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash paid to LSI stockholders									$ 6,344
Cash paid for options and restricted stock units									154
Fair value of partially vested assumed equity awards	5	20							20
Less: cash acquired									854
Total purchase price									6,518
Total purchase price, net of cash acquired	394	5,961	414						5,664
Finite-Lived Intangibles									3,673										1,961	1,415	178	106	11	2
Weighted-Average Lives (in years)							7 years	8 years											10 years	8 years	8 years	1 year	8 years	3 years
IPR&D														97		71	18	192
Total identified intangible assets									3,865
Percentage of Completion														17.00%	70.00%										25.00%	63.00%
Estimated Cost to Complete														251	48		34
Discount Rate									14.50%
Premium percent over weighted average cost of capital									1.00%
Pro forma net revenue												5,277	4,556
Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Income Loss From Continuing Operations												533	(359)
Business Acquisition Pro Forma Income Loss From Continuing Operations Per Share Basic												$ 2.12	$ (1.45)
Business Acquisition Pro Forma Income Loss From Continuing Operations Per Share Diluted												$ 1.95	$ (1.45)
Increase in goodwill										62
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment	650	450	0		450	650
Revenues											$ 1,050
Number of Business Acquisitions		1	1
Retention Bonus Payment Period				3

Acquisitions and Investments - LSI & Cyoptics Purchase Price Allocation (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Nov. 01, 2015

Nov. 02, 2014

Nov. 03, 2013

Jun. 28, 2013

CyOptics

Aug. 12, 2014

PLX Technology, Inc.

May 06, 2014

LSI acquisition

Trade accounts receivable

$ 51

$ 12

$ 282

Inventory

372

Assets held-for-sale

^[1]

450

Other current assets

174

Property, plant and equipment

260

Goodwill

1,674

1,596

391

190

1,220

Total identified intangible assets

141

191

3,865

Other long-term assets

178

Total assets acquired

463

6,801

Accounts payable

(25)

(5)

(207)

Employee compensation and benefits

(5)

(4)

(91)

Other current liabilities

(2)

(6)

(156)

Long-term deferred tax liabilities (included in other long-term liabilities)

(54)

Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations

(446)

Other long-term liabilities

(28)

(237)

Total liabilities assumed

(86)

(1,137)

Fair value of net assets acquired

$ 377

$ 297

$ 5,664

[1]	(1) Assets held-for-sale represent a building for the former PLX headquarters.

Acquisitions and Investments - CyOptics (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	4 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2013	Nov. 03, 2013	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 01, 2015	Jun. 28, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other			$ 2	$ 0
CyOptics
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price	377
Cash paid	373
Short term-investments					3
Business Acquisition,Additional Consideration, Future Cash Payment			4
Management Retention Bonus Prepayment					27
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent				5
Revenues		85
Business Combination, Payments for Retention Bonus				22
Business Acquisition, Management Retention Bonus Compensation			10
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangibles					137
Total identified intangible assets					141
CyOptics \| In-process research and development
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets	4				4
CyOptics \| Purchased technology - base product
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangibles					98
Estimated Useful Lives (in years)	8 years
CyOptics \| Purchased technology - packaging
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangibles					3
Estimated Useful Lives (in years)	5 years
CyOptics \| Customer relationships
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangibles					32
Estimated Useful Lives (in years)	7 years
CyOptics \| Customer backlog
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangibles					$ 4
Estimated Useful Lives (in years)	1 year

Acquisitions and Investments - CyOptics Pro Forma (Details) (CyOptics, USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2013
CyOptics
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma net revenue	$ 2,663
Pro forma net income	$ 547
Pro forma net income per share-basic	$ 2.21
Pro forma net income per share-diluted	$ 2.17

Acquisitions and Investments - Pending Acquisition of Broadcom Corporation (Details) (Broadcom, USD $)	0 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	May 28, 2015	May 28, 2015	May 28, 2015 Ordinary Shares	May 28, 2015 Restricted Stock	Nov. 01, 2015 Maximum	Nov. 01, 2015 Minimum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Conversion price (in dollars per share)		$ 54.50
Equity consideration issuable			0.4378	0.4378
Restricted Security Non-Transferable Period					two	one
Cash paid	$ 17,000,000,000
Number of shares issued	140,000,000
Percentage of restricted equity security consideration		50.00%
Percentage of voting interests acquired		33.00%
Estimated consideration transfered	37,000,000,000
Business Combination, Future Exchange Ratio Of Share		1
Bank term loan	16,000,000,000
Debt refinance	6,000,000,000
Termination fee	$ 1,000,000,000

Supplemental Financial Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Inventory
Finished goods	$ 177	$ 185
Work-in-process	271	250
Raw materials	76	84
Total inventory	524	519
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Total property, plant and equipment	2,236	1,851
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(776)	(693)
Total property, plant and equipment, net	1,460	1,158
Depreciation	229	164	102
Unpaid purchases of property, plant, and equipment	78	45
Other Current Liabilities
Taxes payable	79	57
Other	127	179
Total other current liabilities	206	236
Non Current Liabilities
Income Tax Liabilities, Non Current	326	220
Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent	55	43
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	381	263
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Total property, plant and equipment	37	37
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Total property, plant and equipment	153	198
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Total property, plant and equipment	419	300
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Total property, plant and equipment	$ 1,627	$ 1,316

Supplemental Financial Information - Reclassification out of AOCI (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance — beginning of period	$ (50)	$ (6)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(37)	(61)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss	1	(3)
Tax effects	13	20
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(23)	(44)	5
Balance — end of period	$ (73)	$ (50)	$ (6)

Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge.

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Supplemental Financial Information - Other income and Expenses (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2015	May 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2014	May 04, 2014	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Other income									$ 38	$ 18	$ 15
Interest Income, Other									8	6	4
Other expense									(20)	(10)	(1)
Other income, net	$ 12	$ 11	$ (1)	$ 4	$ 16	$ (2)	$ 0	$ 0	$ 26	$ 14	$ 18

Supplemental Financial Information Supplemental Financial Information - Assets Held-for-Sale (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 02, 2014 Axxia Business	Aug. 24, 2015 Subsystem Assets [Member]	Nov. 01, 2015 Subsystem Assets [Member]	Nov. 01, 2015 Commercial Real Estate [Member]	Nov. 02, 2014 Commercial Real Estate [Member]	Nov. 02, 2014 Axxia Business
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory, Current								$ 14
Assets held-for-sale	22	628	602		18	4	26
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Current								22
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill, Current								91
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets, Current								475
Loss on sale	$ 61			$ 61

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015 segment	Nov. 03, 2013	Nov. 02, 2014 LSI acquisition	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition	Jun. 28, 2013 CyOptics	Nov. 01, 2015 Emulex Corporation	May 05, 2015 Emulex Corporation	Nov. 02, 2014 PLX Technology, Inc.	Aug. 12, 2014 PLX Technology, Inc.	Nov. 02, 2014 Other Acquisitions	Nov. 01, 2015 Wireless Communications	Nov. 02, 2014 Wireless Communications	Nov. 03, 2013 Wireless Communications	Nov. 02, 2014 Wireless Communications LSI acquisition	Nov. 01, 2015 Wireless Communications Emulex Corporation	Nov. 02, 2014 Wireless Communications PLX Technology, Inc.	Nov. 02, 2014 Wireless Communications Other Acquisitions	Nov. 01, 2015 Wired Infrastructure	Nov. 02, 2014 Wired Infrastructure	Nov. 03, 2013 Wired Infrastructure	Nov. 02, 2014 Wired Infrastructure LSI acquisition	Nov. 01, 2015 Wired Infrastructure Emulex Corporation	Nov. 02, 2014 Wired Infrastructure PLX Technology, Inc.	Nov. 02, 2014 Wired Infrastructure Other Acquisitions	Nov. 01, 2015 Enterprise Storage	Nov. 02, 2014 Enterprise Storage	Nov. 03, 2013 Enterprise Storage	Nov. 02, 2014 Enterprise Storage LSI acquisition	Nov. 01, 2015 Enterprise Storage Emulex Corporation	Nov. 02, 2014 Enterprise Storage PLX Technology, Inc.	Nov. 02, 2014 Enterprise Storage Other Acquisitions	Nov. 01, 2015 Industrial & Other	Nov. 02, 2014 Industrial & Other	Nov. 03, 2013 Industrial & Other	Nov. 02, 2014 Industrial & Other LSI acquisition	Nov. 01, 2015 Industrial & Other Emulex Corporation	Nov. 02, 2014 Industrial & Other PLX Technology, Inc.	Nov. 02, 2014 Industrial & Other Other Acquisitions	Nov. 02, 2014 Axxia Business LSI acquisition	Nov. 02, 2014 Axxia Business Wireless Communications LSI acquisition	Nov. 02, 2014 Axxia Business Wired Infrastructure LSI acquisition	Nov. 02, 2014 Axxia Business Enterprise Storage LSI acquisition	Nov. 02, 2014 Axxia Business Industrial & Other LSI acquisition	Nov. 01, 2015 Subsystem Assets [Member] CyOptics	Nov. 01, 2015 Subsystem Assets [Member] Wireless Communications CyOptics	Nov. 01, 2015 Subsystem Assets [Member] Wired Infrastructure CyOptics	Nov. 01, 2015 Subsystem Assets [Member] Enterprise Storage CyOptics	Nov. 01, 2015 Subsystem Assets [Member] Industrial & Other CyOptics
Goodwill [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments	4
Goodwill
Goodwill beginning balance	$ 1,596	$ 391		$ 1,220	$ 190		$ 83		$ 75		$ 261	$ 261	$ 261					$ 287	$ 292	$ 74					$ 990	$ 907	$ 0					$ 136	$ 136	$ 56
Goodwill acquired during the period			1,220			83		75		1				0	0	0	0				308	0	0	1				832	83	75	0				80	0	0	0
Reclassification of goodwill related to certain fiber optics subsystems assets held-for-sale																																							(91)	0	(91)	0	0	(5)	0	(5)	0	0
Goodwill ending balance	$ 1,674	$ 391		$ 1,220	$ 190		$ 83		$ 75		$ 261	$ 261	$ 261					$ 287	$ 292	$ 74					$ 990	$ 907	$ 0					$ 136	$ 136	$ 56

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
IPR&D Projects Completed and Placed in Service	$ 40	$ 0
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	4,918	4,496
Accumulated Amortization	(1,766)	(1,033)
Intangible assets, Net Book Value	3,152	3,463
Gross Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill	5,043	4,650
Intangible assets, net	3,277	3,617
In-process research and development
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	125	154
Purchased technology
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	2,918	2,651
Accumulated Amortization	(1,165)	(682)
Intangible assets, Net Book Value	1,753	1,969
Customer and distributor relationships
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,702	1,570
Accumulated Amortization	(459)	(264)
Intangible assets, Net Book Value	1,243	1,306
Other
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	298	275
Accumulated Amortization	(142)	(87)
Intangible assets, Net Book Value	$ 156	$ 188

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2015	May 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2014	May 04, 2014	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Amortization of purchased intangible assets
Cost of products sold	$ 129	$ 129	$ 113	$ 113	$ 108	$ 105	$ 18	$ 18	$ 484	$ 249	$ 61
Operating expenses	$ 63	$ 68	$ 59	$ 59	$ 91	$ 91	$ 8	$ 7	$ 249	$ 197	$ 24

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 4) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2016	$ 716
2017	630
2018	499
2019	421
2020	344
Thereafter	542
Intangible assets, Net Book Value	$ 3,152	$ 3,463

Retirement Plans and Post-Retirement Benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension Plan Contributions, 2016	$ 32,000,000
Interest per year on cash balance accounts	4.00%
Defined Contribution Plan Minimum Annual Contributions per Employee Percent	1.00%
Employer contribution amount to 401k plans	26,000,000	18,000,000	8,000,000
Maximum annual contributions per employee, percent	50.00%
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities [Abstract]
Other long-term liabilities	475,000,000	506,000,000
Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution, percent	6.00%
Level 1
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets — end of period	228,000,000	266,000,000
Level 2
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets — end of period	824,000,000	862,000,000
United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Effect on U.S. Post-Retirement benefit obligation, 1% Increase	1,000,000
Effect on U.S. Post-Retirement benefit obligation, 1% Decrease	1,000,000
Percentage effect on U.S. Post-Retirement benefit obligation, 1% Increase	2.00%
Percentage effect on U.S. Post-Retirement benefit obligation, 1% Decrease	(2.00%)
Non-U.S. Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Benefit obligation	97,000,000	89,000,000
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets — beginning of period	26,000,000
Employer contributions	1,000,000	5,000,000
Fair value of plan assets — end of period	27,000,000	26,000,000
Change in benefit obligations:
Benefit obligations — beginning of period	89,000,000
Benefit obligations — end of period	97,000,000	89,000,000
Post-Retirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Cash settlement due to amendment	0	2,000,000	0
Benefit obligation	69,000,000	69,000,000	22,000,000
Net periodic benefit (income) cost:
Service cost	0	0	0
Interest cost	3,000,000	2,000,000	1,000,000
Expected return on plan assets	(5,000,000)	(2,000,000)	0
Net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service cost	0	(1,000,000)	0
Curtailments	0	(1,000,000)	0
Settlements	0	(2,000,000)	0
Net periodic benefit (income) cost	(2,000,000)	(4,000,000)	1,000,000
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net actuarial loss (gain)	1,000,000	2,000,000	(11,000,000)
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets — beginning of period	78,000,000	0
Actual return on plan assets	1,000,000	1,000,000
Employer contributions	0	6,000,000
Settlements	0	(6,000,000)
Payments from plan assets	(1,000,000)	(1,000,000)
Plan assets acquired in acquisitions	0	78,000,000
Fair value of plan assets — end of period	78,000,000	78,000,000	0
Change in benefit obligations:
Benefit obligations — beginning of period	69,000,000	22,000,000
Service cost	0	0	0
Interest cost	3,000,000	2,000,000	1,000,000
Actuarial (gain) loss	(2,000,000)	2,000,000
Benefit payments	(1,000,000)	(1,000,000)
Plan amendments	0	(1,000,000)
Settlements	0	(6,000,000)
Benefit obligations assumed in acquisitions	0	51,000,000
Foreign currency impact	0	0
Benefit obligations — end of period	69,000,000	69,000,000	22,000,000
Net accrued costs:
Overfunded (underfunded) status of benefit obligations	9,000,000	9,000,000
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities [Abstract]
Other long-term assets	25,000,000	24,000,000
Other current liabilities	1,000,000	1,000,000
Other long-term liabilities	15,000,000	14,000,000
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes:
Net actuarial losses and net prior service benefit	(1,000,000)	(2,000,000)
Plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Aggregate projected benefit obligation (“PBO”)	0	0
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation (“ABO”)	16,000,000	15,000,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016	2,000,000
2017	2,000,000
2018	3,000,000
2019	3,000,000
2020	3,000,000
2021-2025	17,000,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
Current medical cost trend rate, Assumptions for Benefit Obligation	7.67%	8.00%
Current medical cost trend rate, Assumptions for Expense	8.00%	8.33%	8.67%
Ultimate medical cost trend rate, Assumptions for Benefit Obligation	3.50%	3.50%
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Ultimate Medical Cost Trend Rate	3.50%	3.50%	3.50%
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate			3.50%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.50%	3.50%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase	3.50%	3.50%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	5.40%	5.40%
Post-Retirement Benefits \| Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	4.50%	4.40%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	4.40%	4.60%
Post-Retirement Benefits \| Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	3.90%	3.80%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	3.80%	4.25%
Post-Retirement Benefits \| Assumptions for Benefit Obligations
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
Medical cost trend rate decreases to ultimate trend rate in year	2031	2031
Post-Retirement Benefits \| Assumptions for Expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
Medical cost trend rate decreases to ultimate trend rate in year	2031	2031	2031
Post-Retirement Benefits \| Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Weighted average asset allocation, Actual	100.00%	100.00%
Weighted average asset allocation, Target	100.00%	100.00%
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Cash settlement due to amendment	0	0	0
Benefit obligation	1,511,000,000	1,619,000,000	55,000,000
Net periodic benefit (income) cost:
Service cost	3,000,000	2,000,000	3,000,000
Interest cost	61,000,000	32,000,000	2,000,000
Expected return on plan assets	(77,000,000)	(36,000,000)	0
Net actuarial loss (gain) and prior service cost	1,000,000	1,000,000	0
Curtailments	0	0	0
Settlements	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit (income) cost	(12,000,000)	(1,000,000)	5,000,000
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net actuarial loss (gain)	36,000,000	59,000,000	4,000,000
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets — beginning of period	1,128,000,000	13,000,000
Actual return on plan assets	6,000,000	36,000,000
Employer contributions	54,000,000	47,000,000
Settlements	(34,000,000)	(7,000,000)
Payments from plan assets	(102,000,000)	(39,000,000)
Plan assets acquired in acquisitions	0	1,078,000,000
Fair value of plan assets — end of period	1,052,000,000	1,128,000,000	13,000,000
Change in benefit obligations:
Benefit obligations — beginning of period	1,619,000,000	55,000,000
Service cost	3,000,000	2,000,000	3,000,000
Interest cost	61,000,000	32,000,000	2,000,000
Actuarial (gain) loss	(33,000,000)	59,000,000
Benefit payments	(102,000,000)	(39,000,000)
Plan amendments	0	0
Settlements	(34,000,000)	(7,000,000)
Benefit obligations assumed in acquisitions	0	1,521,000,000
Foreign currency impact	(3,000,000)	(4,000,000)
Benefit obligations — end of period	1,511,000,000	1,619,000,000	55,000,000
Net accrued costs:
Overfunded (underfunded) status of benefit obligations	(459,000,000)	(491,000,000)
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities [Abstract]
Other long-term assets	2,000,000	2,000,000
Other current liabilities	1,000,000	1,000,000
Other long-term liabilities	460,000,000	492,000,000
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes:
Net actuarial losses and net prior service benefit	(72,000,000)	(48,000,000)
Plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Aggregate projected benefit obligation (“PBO”)	1,500,000,000	1,608,000,000
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation (“ABO”)	1,494,000,000	1,598,000,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2016	94,000,000
2017	92,000,000
2018	92,000,000
2019	92,000,000
2020	91,000,000
2021-2025	452,000,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Weighted average asset allocation, Actual	100.00%	100.00%
Weighted average asset allocation, Target	100.00%	100.00%
Pension Benefits \| Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Unrealized net actuarial losses expected to be recognized in next fiscal year	1,000,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	7.75%	4.10%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	4.10%	4.75%	4.25%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	11.72%	6.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase	6.00%	6.00%	5.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.30%	7.30%	3.00%
Pension Benefits \| Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Effect of One-Percentage Point Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	0.75%	1.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	1.00%	1.00%	1.25%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase	2.50%	2.50%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase	2.50%	2.50%	2.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	1.50%	1.50%	2.00%
Pension Benefits \| Fixed income
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Weighted average asset allocation, Actual	67.00%	66.00%
Weighted average asset allocation, Target	55.00%	53.00%
Pension Benefits \| Real estate
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Weighted average asset allocation, Actual	0.00%	0.00%
Weighted average asset allocation, Target	5.00%	7.00%
Retiree medical account program spending account \| Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Postretirement medical account program, spending account, amount	55,000
Retiree medical account program spending account \| Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Postretirement medical account program, spending account, amount	$ 40,000
LSI acquisition
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution, percent	5.00%
Defined Contribution Plan Minimum Annual Contributions per Employee Percent	1.00%
Maximum annual contributions per employee, percent	90.00%

Retirement Plans and Post-Retirement Benefits - Fair Value Of Plan Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Nov. 02, 2014

Nov. 03, 2013

Defined Contribution Plan Minimum Annual Contributions per Employee Percent

1.00%

Level 1

$ 228

$ 266

Level 2

824

862

Level 3

Cash and cash equivalents | Level 1

^[1]

Cash and cash equivalents | Level 2

Cash and cash equivalents | Level 3

U.S. equity securities | Level 1

132

^[2]

142

^[2]

U.S. equity securities | Level 2

U.S. equity securities | Level 3

Non-U.S. equity securities | Level 1

^[2]

Non-U.S. equity securities | Level 2

Non-U.S. equity securities | Level 3

U.S. treasuries | Level 1

U.S. treasuries | Level 2

^[3]

U.S. treasuries | Level 3

Corporate bonds | Level 1

Corporate bonds | Level 2

410

^[3]

438

^[3]

Corporate bonds | Level 3

Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities | Level 1

Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities | Level 2

^[3]

Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities | Level 3

Agency-backed bonds | Level 1

Agency-backed bonds | Level 2

^[3]

Agency-backed bonds | Level 3

Municipal bonds | Level 1

Municipal bonds | Level 2

^[3]

Municipal bonds | Level 3

Government bonds | Level 1

Government bonds | Level 2

^[3]

Government bonds | Level 3

Commingled funds - equities | Level 1

Commingled funds - equities | Level 2

141

^[4]

145

^[4]

Commingled funds - equities | Level 3

Commingled funds - bonds | Level 1

Commingled funds - bonds | Level 2

193

^[5]

188

^[5]

Commingled funds - bonds | Level 3

Pension Benefits

100.00%

100.00%

Pension benefit obligations

1,052

1,128

Employer contributions

1,511

1,619

Plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:

(1,500)

(1,608)

Plans with benefit obligations less than plan assets:

1,039

1,114

Accumulated benefit obligations

Pension Benefits | Equity Securities

33.00%

34.00%

40.00%

Post-Retirement Benefits

Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Ultimate Medical Cost Trend Rate

3.50%

Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase

3.50%

Pension benefit obligations

Employer contributions

Plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:

Plans with benefit obligations less than plan assets:

Accumulated benefit obligations

Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate

3.50%

Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase

3.50%

Post-Retirement Benefits | Level 2

100.00%

100.00%

Post-Retirement Benefits | Commingled funds - bonds | Level 2

58.00%

60.00%

60.00%

Post-Retirement Benefits | Commingled funds - U.S. equities | Level 2

21.00%

20.00%

20.00%

30.00%

Post-Retirement Benefits | Commingled funds - Non-U.S. equities | Level 2

21.00%

20.00%

20.00%

10.00%

Foreign Pension Plan [Member]

Pension benefit obligations

Employer contributions

Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation

$ 91

$ 82

[1]	Cash equivalents primarily include short-term investment funds which consist of short-term money market instruments that are valued based on quoted prices in active markets.
[2]	These U.S. equity securities and non-U.S. equity securities are valued based on quoted prices in active markets.
[3]	These amounts consist of investments that are traded less frequently than Level 1 securities and are valued using inputs that include quoted prices for similar assets in active markets and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset, such as interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, collateral performance, broker/dealer quotes and indices that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
[4]	These amounts consist of investments in funds not registered with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, with underlying investments primarily in publicly traded U.S. and non-U.S. equity securities, including securities with small and large market capitalization. The fair value was determined based on the net asset value per share of each investment at November 1, 2015. These funds are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy as the Company could redeem these investments with the sponsoring investment management organizations at November 1, 2015, and with at least monthly frequency on an ongoing basis.
[5]	These amounts consist of investments in funds not registered with the SEC with underlying investments primarily in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities and high-yield bonds. The fair value was determined based on the net asset value per share of each investment at November 1, 2015. These funds are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy as the Company could redeem these investments with the sponsoring investment management organizations at November 1, 2015, and with at least monthly frequency on an ongoing basis.

Borrowings (Convertible Note Detail Textuals) (Details) (USD $) Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended					0 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Nov. 01, 2015 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]	May 06, 2014 Term loan 2014 Credit Agreement [Member]	May 06, 2014 Convertible Senior Notes Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior notes	$ 0	$ 1,000,000,000	$ 0			$ 1,000,000,000
Interest rate					1.75%	2.00%
Conversion of convertible debt, total consideration				2,800,000,000
Repayments of Convertible Debt				$ 1,000,000,000
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued				13.8

Borrowings (Convertible Note Principal Balance) (Details) (Convertible Senior Notes, Convertible Senior Notes [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2014
Convertible Senior Notes \| Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal balance	$ 1,000
Less: unamortized debt discount	80
Net carrying amount	920
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component	$ 85

Borrowings (Convertible Note Interest Expense) (Details) (Convertible Senior Notes, Convertible Senior Notes [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014
Convertible Senior Notes \| Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	3.32%
Interest expense, debt, excluding amortization	$ 12	$ 10
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)	6	5
Interest Expense, Debt	$ 18	$ 15

Borrowings (2014 Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended						0 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015 2014 Credit Agreement [Member]	Nov. 02, 2014 2014 Credit Agreement [Member]	Nov. 01, 2015 Term loan	May 06, 2014 Term loan 2014 Credit Agreement [Member]	Nov. 01, 2015 Term loan 2014 Credit Agreement [Member]	Nov. 02, 2014 Term loan 2014 Credit Agreement [Member]	May 06, 2014 Term loan 2014 Credit Agreement [Member] Statutory Reserve Rate	May 06, 2014 Line of Credit 2014 Credit Agreement [Member] US Federal Funds Rate	May 06, 2014 Line of Credit 2014 Credit Agreement [Member] Adjusted London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)	Nov. 01, 2015 Term Loan And Line Of Credit 2014 Credit Agreement [Member]	Nov. 02, 2014 Term Loan And Line Of Credit 2014 Credit Agreement [Member]	May 06, 2014 Term Loan And Line Of Credit 2014 Credit Agreement [Member]	Nov. 01, 2015 Revolving Credit Facility Line of Credit	May 06, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility Line of Credit 2014 Credit Agreement [Member]	May 06, 2014 Bridge Loan Line of Credit 2014 Credit Agreement [Member]	May 06, 2014 Letter of Credit Line of Credit 2014 Credit Agreement [Member]	May 06, 2014 Minimum Revolving Credit Facility Line of Credit 2014 Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving Credit Facility - 2014, Outstanding Amount													$ 0
Term Loan Facility				4,600,000,000
Term				7 years										5 years
Effective interest rate					4.15%
Amount outstanding					3,949,000,000	4,589,000,000
Basis spread on variable rate								0.50%	1.00%
Interest rate				1.75%			0.75%
Percent drawn, trigger																	30.00%
Current borrowing capacity												5,100,000,000
Maximum borrowing capacity												6,700,000,000		500,000,000	75,000,000	100,000,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs										86,000,000	115,000,000
Prepayment of debt			593,000,000
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost					13,000,000
Amortization of debt issuance costs	$ 16,000,000	$ 9,000,000

Borrowings (Future Principal Payments of Debt) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2016	$ 46
2017	46
2018	46
2019	46
2020	46
Thereafter	3,719
Total	$ 3,949

Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.

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Borrowings (Other Detail Textuals) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2015	May 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2014	May 04, 2014	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Interest Expenses [Abstract]
Interest Expense	$ 41	$ 43	$ 53	$ 54	$ 54	$ 55	$ 1	$ 0	$ 191	$ 110	$ 2
Revolving Credit Facility 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount										$ 575

Shareholders' Equity (Public Offering) (Details) (Convertible Senior Notes [Member], USD $) In Billions, except Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015
Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Repayments of Convertible Debt	$ 1
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued	13.8

Shareholders' Equity (Share Repurchase Program and Dividends) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Nov. 02, 2014 2013 Share Repurchase Plan	Nov. 03, 2013 2013 Share Repurchase Plan	Apr. 10, 2013 2013 Share Repurchase Plan	Apr. 09, 2014 2014 Share Repurchase Plan	Apr. 08, 2015 2015 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Repurchase of ordinary shares authorized						20,000,000	25,000,000	26,000,000
Stock Repurchased, shares				300,000	1,900,000
Repurchase of shares in cash		$ 12	$ 95	$ 12	$ 71
Weighted average price per share				$ 43.50	$ 38.35
Shareholders Equity (Textuals) [Abstract]
Cash dividend paid, per share	$ 1.55	$ 1.13	$ 0.80
Dividends paid during the fiscal year	$ (408)	$ (284)	$ (198)

Shareholders' Equity (Equity Incentive Award Plans) (Details)			12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended				12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2005 plans	Dec. 01, 2005 Stock Compensation Plan	Nov. 01, 2015 Limited 2009 Equity Incentive Award Plan Prior to March 2011 [Member] Stock Compensation Plan	Dec. 31, 2005 Equity Incentive Plans [Member] Stock Compensation Plan, Nonemployees	Dec. 31, 2005 Equity Incentive Plans [Member] Stock Compensation Plan	Nov. 01, 2015 Executive Plan Stock Compensation Plan	Nov. 01, 2015 Senior Management Plan Stock Compensation Plan	Nov. 01, 2015 2009 Plan Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	Nov. 01, 2015 2009 Plan Stock Compensation Plan, Nonemployees	Nov. 01, 2015 2009 Plan Employee Stock Option	Nov. 01, 2015 2009 Plan Stock Compensation Plan	Jul. 31, 2009 2009 Plan Stock Compensation Plan	Nov. 01, 2015 LSI acquisition Stock Options And Restricted Stock Units	Nov. 01, 2015 LSI acquisition LSI 2003 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	Nov. 01, 2015 LSI acquisition LSI 2003 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] Employee Stock Option	Nov. 01, 2015 LSI acquisition LSI 2003 Equity Incentive Plan [Member] Stock Options And Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of equity-based compensation plans	2
Number of shares authorized		30,000,000										20,000,000
Options vested rate						20.00%	20.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period			10 years	5 years	10 years				5 years		7 years		7 years
Annual increase, number of shares											6,000,000
Annual increase, rate											3.00%
Maximum number of shares authorized after annual increase adjustments												90,000,000
Options vesting period								4 years		4 years			4 years			4 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum yearly grant														1,000,000	4,000,000

Shareholders' Equity (Equity Incentive Award Activity) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Nov. 01, 2015 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	Nov. 02, 2014 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	Nov. 03, 2013 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	Dec. 01, 2005 Stock Compensation Plan	Nov. 01, 2015 2009 Plan Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	Nov. 01, 2015 2009 Plan Stock Compensation Plan	Jul. 31, 2009 2009 Plan Stock Compensation Plan	Nov. 02, 2014 LSI acquisition	Nov. 02, 2014 LSI acquisition Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	Nov. 01, 2015 LSI acquisition Stock Options And Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period								4 years					4 years
Expiration period									7 years				7 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number Outstanding, Beginning Balance	29,000,000	22,000,000	20,000,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Beginning Balance	$ 44.97	$ 29.81	$ 22.45
Granted, Number Outstanding	1,000,000	13,000,000	9,000,000
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	$ 95.97	$ 65.79	$ 36.63
Assumed in LSI acquisition, number											1,000,000
Assumed in LSI acquisition, Weighted Average Exercise Price											$ 40.26
Exercised, Number Outstanding	(7,000,000)	(5,000,000)	(6,000,000)
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	$ 34.40	$ 25.03	$ 16.02
Cancelled, Number Outstanding	(2,000,000)	(2,000,000)	(1,000,000)
Cancelled, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	$ 65.32	$ 53.02	$ 27.57
Number Outstanding, Ending Balance	21,000,000	29,000,000	22,000,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share, Ending Balance	$ 47.92	$ 44.97	$ 29.81
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life, Ending Balance	4 years 7 months 13 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Beginning Balance	$ 1,610
Vested, Number Outstanding	10,000,000
Vested, Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share	$ 38.50
Vested, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual LIfe	4 years 1 month 10 days
Vested, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	852
Vested and expected to vest, Number Outstanding	21,000,000
Vested and expected to vest, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	$ 47.56
Vested and expected to vest, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	4 years 7 months 6 days
Vested and expected to vest, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	1,570
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 571	$ 204	$ 130
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, number outstanding				4,000,000	2,000,000	1,000,000
Beginning balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Market Value				$ 48.82	$ 34.38	$ 32.69
Granted, number outstanding				3,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Market Value				$ 119.30	$ 64.92	$ 35.69
Assumed in LSI acquisition, number												3,000,000
Vested, number outstanding				(1,000,000)	(1,000,000)
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Market Value				$ 57.29	$ 32.87
Forfeited, number outstanding				(1,000,000)	(1,000,000)
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Market Value				$ 79.51	$ 19.42
Ending balance, number outstanding				5,000,000	4,000,000	2,000,000
Ending balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Market Value				$ 95.17	$ 48.82	$ 34.38
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)				1 year 8 months 12 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Shares authorized							30,000,000			20,000,000

Shareholders' Equity (Employee Share Purchase Plan) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Purchase Period for ESPP	6 months
ESPP Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Period for recognition, months	4 months
ESPP Program \| ESPP Purchase Rights
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Price of stock as a percent of FMV of ordinary shares	85.00%
Number of additional shares authorized	2
Share purchased under ESPP	0.2	0.2	0.2
Amounts paid for share purchases under ESPP	$ 15	$ 8	$ 7

Shareholders' Equity (Share Based Compensation Expense) (Details Textuals) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$ 232	$ 153	$ 77
Cost of Sales [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	26	18	10
Research and Development Arrangement [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	107	57	30
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated share-based compensation expense	$ 99	$ 78	$ 37

Shareholders' Equity (Weighted-Average Assumptions) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Market Based Options and RSUs [Member]
Weighted average assumptions of stock options
Risk-free interest rate	1.40%	2.30%	2.00%
Dividend yield	1.20%	1.70%	2.20%
Volatility	36.30%	45.00%	48.00%
Expected term (in years)	4 years 5 months 8 days	7 years	7 years
Time Based Options [Member]
Weighted average assumptions of stock options
Risk-free interest rate	1.30%		1.00%
Dividend yield	1.40%	1.70%	2.00%
Volatility	35.00%	35.00%	48.00%
Expected term (in years)	4 years		5 years
ESPP Purchase Rights
Weighted average assumptions of stock options
Risk-free interest rate	0.20%	0.10%	0.10%
Dividend yield	1.30%	1.80%	2.10%
Volatility	36.20%	32.10%	44.00%
Expected term (in years)	6 months	6 months	6 months
Minimum \| Time Based Options [Member]
Weighted average assumptions of stock options
Risk-free interest rate		0.50%
Expected term (in years)		1 year 10 months 24 days
Maximum \| Time Based Options [Member]
Weighted average assumptions of stock options
Risk-free interest rate		1.30%
Expected term (in years)		4 years 3 months 18 days

Shareholders' Equity (Share Based Compensation Expense) (Details Textuals 2) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended										12 Months Ended															12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Nov. 01, 2015 Time Based Options [Member]	Nov. 02, 2014 Time Based Options [Member]	Nov. 03, 2013 Time Based Options [Member]	Nov. 01, 2015 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	Nov. 02, 2014 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	Nov. 03, 2013 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	Oct. 28, 2012 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	Nov. 01, 2015 Employee Stock Option	Nov. 02, 2014 Employee Stock Option	Nov. 03, 2013 Employee Stock Option	Nov. 01, 2015 Market-based Options	Nov. 02, 2014 Market-based Options	Nov. 03, 2013 Market-based Options	Nov. 01, 2015 Market Based RSUs [Member]	Nov. 01, 2015 2009 Plan Time Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	Nov. 02, 2014 2009 Plan Time Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	Nov. 03, 2013 2009 Plan Time Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	Nov. 01, 2015 ESPP Program	Nov. 01, 2015 ESPP Program ESPP Purchase Rights	Nov. 02, 2014 ESPP Program ESPP Purchase Rights	Nov. 03, 2013 ESPP Program ESPP Purchase Rights	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition Time Based Options [Member]	Nov. 02, 2014 LSI acquisition Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	May 05, 2015 Emulex Corporation Time Based Options [Member]	Nov. 01, 2015 Emulex Corporation Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected Life Of Options And Implied Volatility Description	For fiscal years 2015 and 2014, expected volatility for time-based options and market-based awards was based on our own historical share price volatility or combining historical volatility of guideline publicly-traded companies and our own historical share price volatility over the period commensurate with the expected life of the awards and the implied volatility from our own traded ordinary shares with a term of 180 days measured at a specific date. For fiscal year 2013, expected volatility was based on the combination of historical volatility of guideline publicly-traded companies and our own historical share price volatility over the period commensurate with the expected life of the awards and the implied volatility from traded options in guideline publicly-traded companies and our own shares with a term of 720 days or greater measured over the last three months.
Weighted-average fair values of options granted				$ 24.63	$ 17.49	$ 12.77								$ 36.99	$ 22.89	$ 14.02
Assumed in Acquisition, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value																									$ 17.46		$ 15.58
Weighted-average fair value of equity instruments other than options							$ 119.30	$ 64.92	$ 35.69								$ 99.40	$ 119.95	$ 65.15	$ 35.69		$ 36.52	$ 16.31	$ 11.78
Assumed in Acquisition, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value																										$ 35.22		$ 116.79
RSU outstanding							5	4	2	1
Annualized forfeiture rate											5.00%	5.00%	6.00%
Annualized forfeiture rate, RSU							3.00%	2.00%	5.00%
Total compensation cost related to unvested options							$ 374				$ 138											$ 4
Period for recognition for granted but not yet vested options							3 years 2 months 12 days				2 years 3 months 18 days
Period for recognition, months																					4 months
Vested in period, fair value							82	22	4
Tax benefits from share-based compensation	$ 130	$ 42	$ 25

Income Taxes (Components of Income Before Taxes) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2015	May 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2014	May 04, 2014	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Domestic income									$ 1,580	$ 662	$ 465
Foreign income (loss)									(113)	(320)	103
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$ 485	$ 267	$ 364	$ 351	$ 263	$ (219)	$ 159	$ 139	$ 1,467	$ 342	$ 568

Income Taxes (Components of Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2015	May 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2014	May 04, 2014	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Current tax expense:
Domestic									$ 59,000,000	$ 14,000,000	$ 6,000,000
Foreign									237,000,000	111,000,000	32,000,000
Current tax expense, total									296,000,000	125,000,000	38,000,000
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
Domestic									4,000,000	1,000,000	(1,000,000)
Foreign									(224,000,000)	(93,000,000)	(21,000,000)
Deferred tax expense (benefit), total									(220,000,000)	(92,000,000)	(22,000,000)
Total provision for income taxes	15,000,000	23,000,000	25,000,000	13,000,000	126,000,000	(99,000,000)	1,000,000	5,000,000	76,000,000	33,000,000	16,000,000
Recognition of previously unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapse of statute of limitations									10,000,000	14,000,000	2,000,000
Decreases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior periods									(40,000,000)	(2,000,000)	0
Recognized expense related to interest and penalties									13,000,000	4,000,000	1,000,000
Singapore
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Reduction in overall provision for income taxes due to effect of tax incentives									$ 207,000,000	$ 99,000,000	$ 77,000,000
Increase diluted net income (or decrease diluted net loss) per share due to effect of tax incentives									$ 0.74	$ 0.37	$ 0.31

Income Taxes (Rate Reconciliation) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Rate Reconciliation) (Details)	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Statutory tax rate	17.00%	17.00%	17.00%
Foreign income taxed at different rates	1.80%	21.10%	(0.10%)
Tax holidays and concessions	(14.10%)	(29.20%)	(13.50%)
Other, net	0.20%	(0.10%)	(0.60%)
Valuation allowance	0.30%	0.80%	0.00%
Actual tax rate on income before income taxes	5.20%	9.60%	2.80%

Income Taxes (Summary of Deferred Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014
Deferred income tax assets:
Depreciation and amortization	$ 2	$ 2
Inventory	8	13
Trade accounts	9	7
Employee benefits	202	204
Employee share awards	58	45
Net operating loss carryovers and credit carryovers	288	404
Other deferred income tax assets	49	72
Gross deferred income tax assets	616	747
Less valuation allowance	(147)	(120)
Deferred income tax assets	469	627
Deferred income tax liabilities
Depreciation and amortization	48	66
Notes receivable	100	549
Other deferred income tax liabilities	0	2
Foreign earnings not permanently reinvested	6	7
Deferred income tax liabilities	154	624
Net deferred income tax assets	315	3
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Other current assets	116	69
Other current liabilities	0	1
Net current income tax assets	116	68
Other long-term assets	208	9
Other long-term liabilities	(9)	(74)
Net long-term income tax assets (liabilities)	199	(65)
Unrecognized deferred tax assets	3
Singapore
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Operating loss carryforwards	4
US (IRS)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Research and development tax credits	280
Operating loss carryforwards	348
US (IRS) \| Subject to Annual Limitation
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Operating loss carryforwards	348
Tax credit carryforwards	246
State and Local Jurisdiction
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Research and development tax credits	50
Operating loss carryforwards	1,359
State and Local Jurisdiction \| Excess Tax Deductions, Share-based Compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforward related to excess tax benefit from stock option deduction	190
Other Foreign Country
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Operating loss carryforwards	$ 5

Income Taxes (Uncertain Tax Positions) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax	$ (28,000,000)	$ 14,000,000	$ (14,000,000)	$ 18,000,000	$ 0
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	1,854,000,000		1,854,000,000
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	93,000,000		93,000,000
Gross unrecognized tax benefits increase			91,000,000
Recognized expense related to interest and penalties			13,000,000	4,000,000	1,000,000
Combined amount of cumulative accrued interest and penalties	43,000,000		43,000,000	23,000,000
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period		487,000,000	487,000,000	37,000,000	27,000,000
Lapse of statute of limitations			(10,000,000)	(14,000,000)	(2,000,000)
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior periods (including those related to acquisitions made during the year)			94,000,000	410,000,000	9,000,000
Decreases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior periods			(40,000,000)	(2,000,000)	0
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during current period			47,000,000	56,000,000	3,000,000
End of period	578,000,000		578,000,000	487,000,000	37,000,000
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect effective tax rate	615,000,000		615,000,000	469,000,000
Maximum
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Lapse of statute of limitations			$ (5,000,000)

Segments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2015	May 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2014	May 04, 2014	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 1,840	$ 1,735	$ 1,614	$ 1,635	$ 1,590	$ 1,269	$ 701	$ 709	$ 6,824	$ 4,269	$ 2,520
Income from continuing operations	470	244	339	338	137	(120)	158	134	1,391	309	552
Wireless Communications
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue									2,536	1,689	1,219
Income from continuing operations									1,202	658	337
Wired Infrastructure
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue									1,479	1,151	744
Income from continuing operations									478	287	160
Enterprise Storage
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue									2,180	867	0
Income from continuing operations									855	292	0
Industrial & Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue									629	562	557
Income from continuing operations									310	246	243
Unallocated Expenses
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue									0	0	0
Income from continuing operations									$ (1,213)	$ (1,045)	$ (188)

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to the parent. Also defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items but after deduction of those portions of income or loss from continuing operations that are allocable to noncontrolling interests.

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Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Aug. 02, 2015	May 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2014	May 04, 2014	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 01, 2015 segment	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Number of Reportable Segments									4
Net revenue	$ 1,840	$ 1,735	$ 1,614	$ 1,635	$ 1,590	$ 1,269	$ 701	$ 709	$ 6,824	$ 4,269	$ 2,520
Long-lived assets	1,460				1,158				1,460	1,158
China
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenue									3,675	2,106	1,169
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenue									755	486	368
Long-lived assets	1,116				865				1,116	865
Malaysia
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	123				91				123	91
Singapore
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenue									208	161	143
Long-lived assets	42				52				42	52
Other
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenue									2,186	1,516	840
Long-lived assets	$ 179				$ 150				$ 179	$ 150

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 183	$ 78	$ 21
Cost, expenses and purchases with related party	80	42	2
Receivables	7	14
Payables	4	8
Silicon Manufacturing Partners Pte. Ltd
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payables	4
Purchases from related party	60	30
Inventories [Member] \| Silicon Manufacturing Partners Pte. Ltd
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Long-term purchase commitment, percentage of inventory	51.00%
Advance notice of termination, required period	2 years
LSI acquisition \| Silicon Manufacturing Partners Pte. Ltd
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage acquired	51.00%
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2021 \| Director [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Notes Payable, Related Parties	$ 0	$ 930

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 01, 2015
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees:
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees, Total	$ 4,777
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees, 2016	198
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees, 2017	196
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees, 2018	194
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees, 2019	191
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees, 2020	189
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees, Thereafter	3,809
Purchase Commitments:
Purchase Commitments, Total	337
Purchase Commitments, 2016	334
Purchase Commitments, 2017	2
Purchase Commitments, 2018	1
Purchase Commitments, 2019	0
Purchase Commitments, 2020	0
Purchase Commitments, Thereafter	0
Other Contractual Commitments:
Other Contractual Commitments, Total	142
Other Contractual Commitments, 2016	52
Other Contractual Commitments, 2017	43
Other Contractual Commitments, 2018	32
Other Contractual Commitments, 2019	15
Other Contractual Commitments, 2020	0
Other Contractual Commitments, Thereafter	0
Operating Leases Obligations:
Operating Leases Obligations, Total	167
Operating Leases Obligations, 2016	31
Operating Leases Obligations, 2017	25
Operating Leases Obligations, 2018	22
Operating Leases Obligations, 2019	17
Operating Leases Obligations, 2020	12
Operating Leases Obligations, Due Thereafter	60
Pension Plan Contributions:
Pension Plan Contributions, 2016	32
Pension Plan Contributions, 2017	0
Pension Plan Contributions, 2018	0
Pension Plan Contributions, 2019	0
Pension Plan Contributions, 2020	0
Pension Plan Contributions, Thereafter	0
Pension Plan
Pension Plan Contributions:
Pension Plan Contributions, Total	$ 32

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textuals) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended					0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Nov. 01, 2015 Fort Collins Internal Fab Facility [Member]	Nov. 01, 2015 Pending Litigation [Member] Broadcom Shareholders [Member] lawsuit	Nov. 01, 2015 Pending Litigation [Member] Emulex Shareholders [Member] lawsuit	Nov. 01, 2015 Pending Litigation [Member] Emulex Shareholders Consolidated [Member] lawsuit	Nov. 01, 2015 Pending Litigation [Member] In re PLX Technology, Inc. S'holder Litig. [Member] lawsuit	Nov. 01, 2015 Pending Litigation [Member] In re PLX Technology, Inc. Stockholders Litigation, Consol. [Member] lawsuit	Jun. 10, 2014 Settled Litigation Stockholders of LSI vs. Company	Nov. 01, 2015 Settled Litigation Stockholders of LSI vs. Company lawsuit	Nov. 01, 2015 Central District of California [Member] Pending Litigation [Member] Broadcom Shareholders [Member] lawsuit	Nov. 01, 2015 County of Orange, California [Member] Pending Litigation [Member] Broadcom Shareholders [Member] lawsuit	Nov. 01, 2015 DELAWARE Settled Litigation Stockholders of LSI vs. Company lawsuit	Nov. 01, 2015 CALIFORNIA Settled Litigation Stockholders of LSI vs. Company lawsuit	Nov. 01, 2015 County of Santa Clara, California [Member] Pending Litigation [Member] Broadcom Shareholders [Member] lawsuit	Nov. 01, 2015 Inventories [Member] Silicon Manufacturing Partners Pte. Ltd
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Purchase Obligation				$ 113
Long-term purchase commitment, percentage of inventory																	51.00%
Operating leases, rent expense	77	42	12
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	317
Outstanding obligations relating to standby letters of credit	9	10
Number of class action complaints filed					11	2	3	4	5		15	2	8	8	7	1
Settlement amount										$ 2

Restructuring Charges (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Nov. 01, 2015 Employee Termination Costs	Nov. 02, 2014 Employee Termination Costs	Nov. 03, 2013 Employee Termination Costs	Nov. 01, 2015 Employee Termination Costs Emulex Corporation	Nov. 01, 2015 Employee Termination Costs LSI acquisition	Nov. 02, 2014 Employee Termination Costs LSI acquisition	Nov. 02, 2014 Employee Termination Costs Fabrication Plant Closure, Italy	Nov. 01, 2015 Lease And Other Exit Costs Emulex Corporation	Nov. 01, 2015 Lease And Other Exit Costs LSI acquisition	Nov. 02, 2014 Lease And Other Exit Costs LSI acquisition	Nov. 02, 2014 Lease And Other Exit Costs Fabrication Plant Closure, Italy	Nov. 01, 2015 Other Restructuring	Nov. 02, 2014 Other Restructuring	Nov. 03, 2013 Other Restructuring	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition Employee Termination Costs	May 06, 2014 LSI acquisition Other Restructuring
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 40	$ 0	$ 1	$ 34	$ 0	$ 1									$ 6	$ 0	$ 0
Liabilities assumed in LSI acquisition																		9	5	4
Restructuring Charges, Continuing And Discontinuing Operations	95	172	3	65	150	3									30	22	0
Utilization of restructuring reserve	(109)	(141)	(4)	(86)	(121)	(4)									(23)	(20)	0
Ending balance	26	40	0	13	34	0									13	6	0
Discontinued Operations - Restructuring	12	10
Restructuring and Related Activities, Completion Date				Jan. 31, 2016											Oct. 27, 2019
Other Restructuring Costs											11	6	17	3
Severance costs							34	26	120	13
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of	$ (61)

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Aug. 02, 2015

May 03, 2015

Feb. 01, 2015

Nov. 02, 2014

Aug. 03, 2014

May 04, 2014

Feb. 02, 2014

Nov. 01, 2015

Nov. 02, 2014

Nov. 03, 2013

Nov. 02, 2014

Flash Business

Sep. 02, 2014

Flash Business

Nov. 01, 2015

Axxia Business

Nov. 18, 2014

Axxia Business

Nov. 01, 2015

Endace [Member]

Sales price

$ 450

$ 650

Net revenue

161

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before (loss) gain on disposal and income taxes

(86)

(Loss) gain on disposal of discontinued operations

(14)

(18)

(14)

(28)

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

(22)

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

$ (41)

^[1]

$ (4)

$ 5

$ 13

^[1]

$ (2)

^[1]

$ (44)

$ 0

$ (27)

$ (46)

$ 0

[1]

Subsequent Events (Details) (Subsequent Event, USD $)	0 Months Ended
Subsequent Events (Details) (Subsequent Event, USD $)	Dec. 30, 2015	Dec. 18, 2015	Dec. 07, 2015	Dec. 07, 2015
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common Stock dividend declared date			Dec. 07, 2015
Interim cash dividend per share				$ 0.44
Dividends Payable, Date of Record		Dec. 18, 2015
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid	Dec. 30, 2015

Supplementary Financial Data - Quarterly Data (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Nov. 01, 2015

Aug. 02, 2015

May 03, 2015

Feb. 01, 2015

Nov. 02, 2014

Aug. 03, 2014

May 04, 2014

Feb. 02, 2014

Nov. 01, 2015

Nov. 02, 2014

Nov. 03, 2013

Net revenue

$ 1,840

$ 1,735

$ 1,614

$ 1,635

$ 1,590

$ 1,269

$ 701

$ 709

$ 6,824

$ 4,269

$ 2,520

Cost of products sold:

Cost of products sold

712

720

654

694

688

760

326

347

2,780

2,121

1,260

Total cost of products sold

129

113

108

105

484

249

Restructuring charges

843

851

768

809

802

876

344

370

3,271

2,392

1,322

Gross margin

997

884

846

826

788

393

357

339

3,553

1,877

1,198

Research and Development

287

276

251

235

234

240

114

107

1,049

695

398

Selling, general and administrative

118

143

108

117

129

137

486

407

222