| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2412407 - Disclosure - Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 5) (http://www.appliedmaterials.com/role/GoodwillPurchasedTechnologyAndOtherIntangibleAssetsDetails5)  | 
| Table | (Implied) | 
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000006951 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) | 
| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | 
|---|---|
2011-10-31 - 2012-10-28  | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  | |
Future estimated amortization expense  | |
Future estimated amortization expense, 2013  | 214,000,000    | 
Future estimated amortization expense, 2014  | 198,000,000    | 
Future estimated amortization expense, 2015  | 184,000,000    | 
Future estimated amortization expense, 2016  | 175,000,000    | 
Future estimated amortization expense, 2017  | 171,000,000    | 
Future estimated amortization expense, Thereafter  | 271,000,000    | 
Total  | 1,213,000,000    |