Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Current Assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Allowances of accounts receivable
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Amount related to stock-based compensation
Amount Related To Stock Based Compensation
Amount related to stock based compensation.
Shareholders’ Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (USD per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (USD per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue Trends by End Market
Revenue Trends By End Market [Table Text Block]
Revenue Trends By End Market [Table Text Block]
Revenue Trends and Property, Plant and Equipment by Geographic Region
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Industry, Segment and Geographic Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in the total amounts of unrealized tax benefits
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrealized tax benefits (beginning)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Additions for tax positions related to current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Additions for tax positions related to acquisition
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Acquisition
Reductions for tax positions related to prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Unrealized tax benefits (end)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Retirement Plans (Textuals) [Abstract]
Retirement plans.
Defined contribution plan company contributions to each participants total eligible compensation
Defined Contribution Plan Company Contributions To Each Participants Eligible Compensation
Defined contribution plan company contributions to each participants eligible compensation.
Maximum of each participants total eligible contributions
Defined Contribution Plan Company Match Maximum Of Each Participants Eligible Contributions
Maximum of each participants total eligible contributions.
Total expense related to the defined contribution plan for U.S. employees
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Maximum of each participants eligible deferred contributions
Defined Contribution Plan Company Match Maximum Of Each Participants Eligible Deferred Contributions
Defined Contribution Plan Company Match Maximum Of Each Participants Eligible Deferred Contributions
Total expense related to the defined benefit pension and other retirement plans for certain non-U.S. employees
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost)
Accumulated benefit obligation for non-U.S. pension plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Linear Technology Corporation [Member]
Linear Technology Corporation [Member]
Linear Technology Corporation [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Weighted Average Useful Lives (in Years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Summary of the Company's accrued restructuring
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Retirement Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Plan Asset Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Unit trust funds [Member]
Unit Trust Funds [Member]
Unit Trust Funds.
Equities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Fixed income securities [Member]
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Total assets measured at fair value
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Industrial [Member]
Industrial [Member]
Industrial.
Automotive [Member]
Automotive [Member]
Automotive Member.
Consumer [Member]
Consumer [Member]
Consumer.
Communications [Member]
Communications [Member]
Communications.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue Trends
Revenue Trends [Abstract]
Revenue Trends.
Revenue
Revenues
% of Total Product Revenue
Percentage Of Revenue
Percentage of Revenue.
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Other Acquisitions [Member]
Other Acquisitions [Member]
Other Acquisitions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of reporting units
Number of Reporting Units
Changes in goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year
Goodwill
Acquisition
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Balance at end of year
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value by Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, by Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Institutional Money Market Funds [Member]
Money Market Funds [Member]
Corporate Obligations [Member]
Corporate Obligations [Member]
Corporate Obligations.
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Abstract]
Assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents:
Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash Equivalents.
Available-for-sale:
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Abstract]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Other Assets
Other Assets [Abstract]
Deferred compensation investments
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Deferred Compensation Investments
Fair value assets measured on recurring basis deferred compensation investments.
Interest rate derivative assets, at fair value
Interest Rate Derivative Assets, at Fair Value
Total assets measured at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts
Foreign Currency Contracts, Liability, Fair Value Disclosure
Total liabilities measured at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Available-for-sale, amortized cost basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Equity Interest Type [Axis]
Equity Interest Type [Axis]
Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Type [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Business acquisition, share price
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Interests issued conversion ratio per share
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Conversion Ratio
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Conversion Ratio
Revenue of acquiree since acquisition date
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Acquisition related costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Forecast [Member]
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Singapore [Member]
SINGAPORE
Malaysia [Member]
MALAYSIA
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Revenue Commissioners, Ireland [Member]
Revenue Commissioners, Ireland [Member]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Year 2013 [Member]
Tax Year 2013 [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Blended statutory income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Blended Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Blended Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
U.S. federal statutory tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Change in tax rate, income tax expense (benefit)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Change in Tax Rate, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Change in Tax Rate, Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Transition tax for accumulated foreign earnings, provisional income tax expense
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Tax expense related to post-acquisition integration
Tax Expense Related To Post-acquisition Integration
Tax Expense Related To Post-acquisition Integration
Tax expense related to post-acquisition integration, nondeductible
Tax Expense Related To Post-acquisition Integration, Nondeductible
Tax Expense Related To Post-acquisition Integration, Nondeductible
Transition tax for accumulated foreign earnings, income tax expense
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Income Tax Expense
Transition tax for accumulated foreign earnings related to recorded amounts in prior years, provisional income tax expense (benefit)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings Related To Recorded Amounts in Prior Years, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings Related To Recorded Amounts in Prior Years, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Transition tax for accumulated foreign earnings, liability, current
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Liability, Current
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Liability, Current
Transition tax for accumulated foreign earnings, liability, noncurrent
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Liability, Noncurrent
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Liability, Noncurrent
Unrecognized income tax, other outside basis differences
Unrecognized Income Tax, Other Outside Basis Differences
Unrecognized Income Tax, Other Outside Basis Differences
Excess tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
State credit carryover
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local
Liability for unrealized tax benefits
Liability for unrealized tax benefits
Liability for unrealized tax benefits
Liability for interest and penalties
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Accrued
Total liabilities for uncertain tax positions
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense
Change in unrecognized tax benefit
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Reserve release
Income Tax Examination, Liability (Refund) Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority
Income tax examination, excluding penalties and interest expense
Income Tax Examination, Excluding Penalties and Interest Expense
Income Tax Examination, Excluding Penalties and Interest Expense
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits with interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Reserve release, transfer pricing
Income Tax Examination, Liability (Refund) Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority, Transfer Pricing
Income Tax Examination, Liability (Refund) Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority, Transfer Pricing
Worthless stock deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Worthless Stock, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Worthless Stock, Amount
Income tax holiday, amount
Income Tax Holiday, Aggregate Dollar Amount
Impact of income tax holiday, basic and diluted (per share)
Income Tax Holiday, Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Income Tax Holiday, Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Transition Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Transition Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Selling, marketing, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Total before tax
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Tax
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net Income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Total before tax
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, before Tax, Attributable to Parent
Tax
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
Net of tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Advertising expense
Advertising Expense
Cash and held to maturity investments
Cash and held to maturity investments
Cash and held to maturity investments.
Supplementary Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Data [Abstract]
Cost of sales
Gross margin
Gross Profit
% of Revenue
Percentage Of Revenue Gross Margin
Percentage of revenue gross margin.
Selling, marketing, general and administrative
Special charges
Restructuring Charges
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization of intangible Assets Operating Expenses
Amortization of intangible Assets Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
% of Revenue
Percentage Of Revenue Operating Income From Continuing Operations
Percentage of revenue operating income from continuing operations.
Nonoperating (income) expenses:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Other, net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total nonoperating (income) expense
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income before income taxes
% of Revenue
Percentage Of Revenue Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
Percentage of revenue income from continuing operations before income taxes.
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
% of Revenue
Percentage Of Revenue Net Income
Percentage of revenue net income.
Net income allocable to common shares (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Attributed to Net Income
Weighted Average Number of Shares Attributed to Net Income
Earnings per share - Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Basic earnings per common share (USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings per share - Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted earnings per common share (USD per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Shares used to compute earnings per share (in thousands):
Shares Used To Compute Earnings Per Share In Thousands [Abstract]
Shares used to compute earnings per share in thousands.
Shares used to compute earnings per share - Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Shares used to compute earnings per share - Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Dividends declared per share (USD per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Tax benefit from release of state tax credit valuation allowance
Tax Benefit From Release Of State Tax Credit Valuation Allowance
Tax Benefit From Release Of State Tax Credit Valuation Allowance
Tax benefit related to reduction of reserves and interest
Tax Benefit Related To Reduction Of Reserves And Interest
Tax Benefit Related To Reduction Of Reserves And Interest
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business
Nature of Operations [Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of future minimum rental payments required under long-term operating leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents and short term investments
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Table Text Block]
Supplemental cash flow statement Information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Changes in goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Major Class [Table Text Block]
Intangible assets.
Schedule of expected annual amortization expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Fair value of hedging instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Assets Liabilities
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Fair value of financial assets and liabilities
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Schedule of debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Computation of basic and diluted earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock Options
Information pertaining to Company's stock option awards and related estimated weighted-average assumptions to calculate fair value of stock options granted [Abstract]
Information pertaining to the Company's stock option awards and the related estimated weighted-average assumptions to calculate the fair value of stock options granted.
Options granted (in thousands)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Weighted-average exercise price
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Option Grants In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award options grants in period weighted average exercise price.
Weighted-average grant-date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Assumptions:
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Weighted-average expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Weighted-average expected term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Weighted-average expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Long-term Debt [Member]
Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt, Current [Member]
Debt, Current [Member]
Debt, Current [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Unsecured Term Loan, Three Year [Member]
Unsecured Term Loan, Three Year [Member]
Unsecured Term Loan, Three Year [Member]
Unsecured Term Loan, Five Year [Member]
Unsecured Term Loan, Five Year [Member]
Unsecured Term Loan, Five Year [Member]
Senior 2.850% Unsecured Notes Due March 2020 [Member]
Senior 2.850% Unsecured Notes Due March 2020 [Member]
Senior 2.850% Unsecured Notes Due March 2020 [Member]
Senior 2.950% Unsecured Notes Due January 2021 [Member]
Senior 2.950% Unsecured Notes Due January 2021 [Member]
Senior 2.950% Unsecured Notes Due January 2021 [Member]
Senior 2.500% Unsecured Notes Due December 5, 2021 [Member]
Senior 2.500% Unsecured Notes Due December 5, 2021 [Member]
Senior 2.500% Unsecured Notes Due December 5, 2021 [Member]
2.875% Senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023 [Member]
2.875% Senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023 [Member]
2.875% Senior unsecured notes due June 1, 2023 [Member]
Senior 3.125% Unsecured Notes Due December 5, 2023 [Member]
Senior 3.125% Unsecured Notes Due December 5, 2023 [Member]
Senior 3.125% Unsecured Notes Due December 5, 2023 [Member]
Note 2025, December 2025 [Member]
2025 Notes [Member]
2025 Notes [Member]
Senior 3.500% Unsecured Notes Due December 5, 2026 [Member]
Senior 3.500% Unsecured Notes Due December 5, 2026 [Member]
Senior 3.500% Unsecured Notes Due December 5, 2026 [Member]
Senior 4.500% Unsecured Notes Dues December 5, 2036 [Member]
Senior 4.500% Unsecured Notes Dues December 5, 2036 [Member]
Senior 4.500% Unsecured Notes Dues December 5, 2036 [Member]
Note 2045, December 2045 [Member]
2045 Notes [Member]
2045 Notes [Member]
Unsecured Term Loan, Three Year Current [Member]
Unsecured Term Loan, Three Year Current [Member]
Unsecured Term Loan, Three Year Current [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable less allowances of $2,284 ($7,213 in 2017)
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Prepaid income tax
Prepaid Taxes
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Land and buildings
Land and buildings gross
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of real estate held for productive use and long-lived, depreciable assets that include building structures held for productive use including any addition, improvement, or renovation to the structure, such as interior masonry, interior flooring, electrical, and plumbing. This excludes land held for sale.
Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment, Gross
Office equipment
Furniture and Fixtures, Gross
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements, Gross
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Net property, plant and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Deferred compensation plan investments
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Other investments
Long-term Investments
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total other assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, net
Deferred income on shipments to distributors net
The carrying amount of consideration received as of the balance sheet date on potential income that were not recognized as income in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, deferred income represents the difference between deferred revenue and deferred costs of sales at the balance sheet date.
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Debt, current
Unsecured Debt, Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Non-current Liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred compensation plan liability
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Income taxes payable
Taxes Payable, Noncurrent
Taxes Payable, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total non-current liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Commitments and Contingencies
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 471,934 shares authorized, none outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.16 2/3 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized, 370,159,553 shares outstanding (368,635,788 on October 28, 2017)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facilities [Text Block]
Line of Credit Facilities
Cash paid during the fiscal year for:
Cash Paid During Fiscal Year For [Abstract]
Cash paid during fiscal year for.
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Interest
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities
Senior 2.5% Unsecured Notes Due December 5,2021 [Member]
Senior 2.5% Unsecured Notes Due December 5,2021 [Member]
Senior 2.5% Unsecured Notes Due December 5,2021 [Member]
2025 Notes [Member]
2045 Notes [Member]
Fair Value
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Expected fiscal 2018 Company contributions and estimated future benefit payments are as follows
Expected Company Contributions And Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
Expected company contributions and estimated future benefit payments.
Expected Company Contributions
Expected Company Contributions [Abstract]
Expected company contributions.
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Next Fiscal Year
Expected Benefit Payments
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two
2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three
2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four
2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five
2024
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Six
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Six
2025 through 2028
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net income
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Basic net income per common share
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Per Share, Basic
Diluted net income per common share
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Per Share, Diluted
Summary of the activity under the Company's stock option plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Options Outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding at October 28, 2017 (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Options granted (in shares)
Options exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Options expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Options outstanding at November 3, 2018 (in shares)
Options exercisable at November 3, 2018 (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options vested or expected to vest at November 3, 2018 (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Options outstanding at October 28, 2017 (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options granted (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercised (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options forfeited (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options expired (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding at November 3, 2018 (USD per share)
Options exercisable at November 3, 2018 (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options vested or expected to vest at November 3, 2018 (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual term in years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options exercisable, weighted-average remaining contractual term in years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options vested or expected to vest, weighted-average remaining contractual term in years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Options exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Options vested or expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Statement Information
Supplemental Cash Flow Statement Information [Policy Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Statement Information.
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Grant Accounting
Grant Accounting [Policy Text Block]
Grant accounting policy.
Translation of Foreign Currencies
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Agreements
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentrations of Risk
Concentrations Of Risk [Policy Text Block]
Concentrations of risk policy.
Concentration of Other Risks
Concentration Of Other Risks [Policy Text Block]
Concentration of other risks policy.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Expense
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Net periodic pension cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Amortization of prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Amortization of transition obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Transition Asset (Obligation)
Recognized actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Settlement impact
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement
Net periodic pension cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting Policies [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation, operating activities
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation, financing activities
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Fiscal year term
Fiscal Year Term
Fiscal Year Term
Consideration transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Total estimated purchase consideration
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Equity interests issued and issuable
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Replacement of outstanding equity award
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Other
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
Eurodollar [Member]
Eurodollar [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit borrowing capacity after acquisition
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Line of credit facility, covenant terms
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms
Debt instrument, covenant, leverage ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Leverage Ratio
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Leverage Ratio
Unsecured revolving credit facility, covenant compliance
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Compliance
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Hedging Relationship, by Income Statement Location, by Derivative Instrument Risk [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges
Effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges [Abstract]
The effect of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges.
Balance sheet location, forward foreign currency exchange contracts
Description of Location of Foreign Currency Derivatives on Balance Sheet
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, asset
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Asset at Fair Value
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, liability
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Liability at Fair Value
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock cash dividends per share, date declared
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Common stock cash dividends per share, declared
Dividends Payable, Amount Per Share
Common stock cash dividends per share, paid date
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Common stock cash dividends per share, date of record
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
2006 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Six Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Two Thousand Six Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
2010 Stock Plan Incentive [Member]
2010 Stock Plan Incentive [Member]
2010 Stock Plan Incentive [Member]
Common Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Common Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Common Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-Based Compensation (Textuals) [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation (Textuals) [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation.
Maximum common stock granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Vesting period (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Percentage of awards exercisable in annual installments on each of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth anniversaries
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Maximum contractual term of all option
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Contractual Term
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Contractual Term.
Total number of common shares available for future grantUnits/Awards granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Shares reserved for future issuance
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Number of share issued (shares)
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Units/Awards granted (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Minimum maturity of traded options used to estimate volatility
Minimum Maturity Of Traded Options Used To Estimate Volatility
Minimum maturity of traded options used to estimate volatility.
Annual forfeiture rate
Annual Forfeiture Rate
Annual Forfeiture Rate.
Adjustments to additional paid in capital, income tax benefit from share-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Proceeds (cash) received from exercise of options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based awards, before tax consideration
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted-average period for recognition of compensation cost in years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Total grant-date fair value of vested stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement, By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested In Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement, By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested In Period, Grant Date Fair Value.
Amount authorized to repurchase company common stock
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Number of additional shares authorized, value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized
Repurchased common stock, shares (in shares)
Cumulative Stock Repurchased Under Program Shares
Cumulative stock repurchased under program shares.
Repurchased common stock, value
Cumulative Stock Repurchased Under Program Value
Cumulative stock repurchased under program value.
Repurchase of common stock
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Preferred stock, shares issued (in share)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Inventory reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Deferred income on shipments to distributors
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Reserves for compensation and benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits
Tax credit carryovers
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Stock-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Depreciation
Deferred Tax Assets Depreciation
Deferred tax assets depreciation.
Net operating losses
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Acquisition-related costs
Deferred Tax Assets, Acquisitions
Deferred Tax Assets, Acquisitions
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total gross deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Acquisition-related intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Acquisitions
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Acquisitions
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total gross deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Stock-based compensation awards vesting period (years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Percentage of options exercisable in annual installments on each of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth anniversaries
Accrued Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Provision for income taxes:
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal tax
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Provisional
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Beginning Balance
Net Income
Dividends declared and paid
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Issuance of stock under stock plans and other (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of stock under stock plans and other
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance of stock in connection with Acquisition (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Issuance of stock in connection with Acquisition
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Tax benefit — equity based awards
Stock-based compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Replacement share-based awards issued in connection with Acquisition
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation Related to Acquisition
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation Related to Acquisition
Other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Common stock repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Common stock repurchased
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Ending Balance (in shares)
Ending Balance
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Cost of sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Research and development [Member]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Selling, marketing, general and administrative [Member]
Selling, Marketing, General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Selling, marketing, general and administrative expense.
Revenue
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenue
Costs and Expenses
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Amortization of intangibles
Earnings
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Income before income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Shares used to compute earnings per common share (in shares)
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Dividends declared and paid per share (in dollars per share)
Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:
Stock Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation.
Stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Restricted Stock Units Outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Restricted stock units/awards outstanding at October 28, 2017 (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Units/Awards granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Restrictions lapsed (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Restricted stock units/awards outstanding at November 3, 2018 (in shares)
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Restricted stock units/awards outstanding at October 28, 2017 (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restrictions lapsed (USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (USD per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Option Forfeited In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award equity instruments other than options forfeited in period weighted average grant date fair value.
Restricted stock units/awards outstanding at November 3, 2018 (USD per share)
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Marketable securities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Marketable Securities
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Inventories
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Goodwill
Total assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Assumed liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Total estimated purchase consideration
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Acquired receivable
Business Combination, Acquired Receivable, Fair Value
Gross contractual amount
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Gross Contractual Amount
Estimated uncollectible
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Estimated Uncollectible
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Workforce Reduction Plan 2018 [Member]
Workforce Reduction Plan 2018 [Member]
Workforce Reduction Plan 2018 [Member]
Workforce Reduction Plan 2017 [Member]
Workforce Reduction Plan 2017 [Member]
Workforce Reduction Plan 2017 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Facility Closing [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Reduction of Operating Costs [Member]
Reduction of Operating Costs [Member]
Reduction of Operating Costs [Member]
Reduction of Operating Costs 2016 [Domain]
Reduction of Operating Costs 2016 [Domain]
Reduction of Operating Costs 2016 [Domain]
Early Retirement [Member]
Special Termination Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Special Charges (Textuals) [Abstract]
Special Charges (Textuals) [Abstract]
Special Charges.
Restructuring, term
Restructuring, Term
Restructuring, Term
Number of manufacturing engineering and selling marketing general and adminstrative employees related to action
Number Of Manufacturing Engineering And Selling Marketing General And Administrative Employees Related to Action
Number Of Manufacturing Engineering And Selling Marketing General And Administrative Employees Related to Action
Special Charges
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Total inventories
Obligation and asset data of the Company's non-U.S. plans
Defined Benefit Plan [Abstract]
Change in Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Plan amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Increase (Decrease) for Plan Amendment
Actuarial gain
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
Exchange rate adjustment
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Benefit obligation at end of year
Change in Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid
Exchange rate adjustment
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Reconciliation of Funded Status
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan [Abstract]
Funded status
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan
Amounts Recognized in the Balance Sheet
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Non-current assets
Assets for Plan Benefits, Defined Benefit Plan
Current liabilities
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Current
Non-current liabilities
Liability, Defined Benefit Plan, Noncurrent
Net amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position
Reconciliation of Amounts Recognized in the Statement of Financial Position
Reconciliation Of Amounts Recognized In Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Reconciliation of amounts recognized in statement of financial position.
Initial net obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Transition Asset (Obligation), before Tax
Prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Net loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Gain (Loss), before Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax
Accumulated contributions less than net periodic benefit cost
Accumulated Contributions Below Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Accumulated contributions below net periodic benefit cost.
Changes Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income
Changes In Plan Assets And Benefit Obligations Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income.
Prior service cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Net loss arising during the year (includes curtailment gains not recognized as a component of net periodic cost)
Net Loss Arising During Year Includes Curtailment Gains Not Recognized As Component Of Net Periodic Cost
Actuarial gains or losses arising during the year on plan assets and plan liabilities.
Effect of exchange rates on amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Effect Of Exchange Rates On Amounts Included In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Change in US dollar AOCI in respect of the benefit plans arising from changes in exchange rates during the year.
Amounts recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost
Amortization, settlement or curtailment recognition of net transition obligation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Transition Asset (Obligation), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Amortization or curtailment recognition of prior service credit (cost)
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForPriorPeriodServiceCredit(Cost)BeforeTax
OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossReclassificationAdjustmentFromAOCIPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansForPriorPeriodServiceCredit(Cost)BeforeTax
Amortization or settlement recognition of net loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax
Total recognized in net periodic cost and other comprehensive loss
Amount Recognized In Net Periodic Benefit And Other Comprehensive Income Loss
Total of OCI and expense during the year representing the total impact of the benefit plans on income.
Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income over the next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization, Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Initial net obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Transition Asset (Obligation), Next Fiscal Year
Prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Next Fiscal Year
Net loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Gain (Loss), Next Fiscal Year
Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization, Next Fiscal Year
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Other Investments
Other Investments [Text Block]
Other Investments.
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Gain Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Gain Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Gain Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Net Investment Loss Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Loss Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Loss Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
AOCI Attribute to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
OCI, before Reclassifications, before Tax, Attributable to Parent
Amounts reclassified out of other comprehensive income
Tax effects
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Lease Commitments
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
10 year US Treasury rate of 1.7845% [Member]
10 year US Treasury rate of 1.7845% [Member]
10 year US Treasury rate of 1.7845% [Member]
3.9% Senior unsecured notes due December 15, 2025 [Member]
3.9% Senior unsecured notes due December 15, 2025 [Member]
3.9% Senior unsecured notes due December 15, 2025 [Member] [Member]
5.3% Senior unsecured notes due December 15, 2045 [Member]
5.3% Senior unsecured notes due December 15, 2045 [Member]
5.3% Senior unsecured notes due December 15, 2045 [Member]
Bridge Loan [Member]
Bridge Loan [Member]
3.0% Senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2016 [Member]
Senior Unsecured Three Percent Debt [Member]
Senior Unsecured 3% debt.
Senior Unsecured Bridge Facility, Ninety Days [Member]
Senior Unsecured Bridge Facility, Ninety Days [Member]
Senior Unsecured Bridge Facility, Ninety Days [Member]
Senior Unsecured Bridge Facility, Three Hundred Sixty Four Days [Member]
Senior Unsecured Bridge Facility, Three Hundred Sixty Four Days [Member]
Senior Unsecured Bridge Facility, Three Hundred Sixty Four Days [Member]
Unsecured Bridge Facility, Ninety Days, Agreement Due June 2017 [Member]
Unsecured Bridge Facility, Ninety Days, Agreement Due June 2017 [Member]
Unsecured Bridge Facility, Ninety Days, Agreement Due June 2017 [Member]
Senior unsecured notes due December 5, 2021, December 5, 2023, December 5, 2026 and December 5, 2036 [Member]
Senior unsecured notes due December 5, 2021, December 5, 2023, December 5, 2026 and December 5, 2036 [Member]
Senior unsecured notes due December 5, 2021, December 5, 2023, December 5, 2026 and December 5, 2036 [Member]
Aggregate principal amount of debt
Interest rate to be paid on long term notes
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Maturity date of senior unsecured notes
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Semi-annual fixed interest payments
Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment
Net proceeds of notes offering
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Debt instrument, covenant compliance
Debt Instrument, Covenant Compliance
Debt instrument, term
Debt Instrument, Term
364-day senior unsecured bridge facility maximum aggregate principal amount
364-day senior unsecured bridge facility maximum aggregate principal amount
364-day senior unsecured bridge facility maximum aggregate principal amount
90-day senior unsecured bridge facility maximum aggregate principal amount
90-day senior unsecured bridge facility maximum aggregate principal amount
90-day senior unsecured bridge facility maximum aggregate principal amount
Unamortized bridge fees
Unamortized Bridge Fees
Unamortized Bridge Fees
Debt related commitment fees and debt issuance costs
Debt Related Commitment Fees and Debt Issuance Costs
Repayments of unsecured debt
Repayments of Unsecured Debt
3-year unsecured term loan facility principal amount
Loan Facility Principal Amount 3-year Unsecured Term
Loan Facility Principal Amount 3-year Unsecured Term
5-year unsecured term loan facility principal amount
Loan Facility Principal Amount 5-year Unsecured Term
Loan Facility Principal Amount 5-year Unsecured Term
Bridge financing commitments
Bridge Financing Commitments
Bridge Financing Commitments
Debt issuance costs, net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
Proceeds from debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs
Proceeds from Debt, Net of Issuance Costs
Debt, current
Debt, Current
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Income tax provision reconciliation:
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Tax at statutory rate:
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Net foreign income subject to lower tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Valuation allowance
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Federal research and development tax credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Amount
Change in uncertain tax positions
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Uncertain Tax Positions
Income Tax Reconciliation, Change in Uncertain Tax Positions
Amortization of purchased intangibles
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amortization, Amount
Acquisition and integration costs
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Taxes attributable to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount
Windfalls (Under ASU 2016-09)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Windfalls, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Windfalls, Amount
Other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount
Provision for income taxes
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net Income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation
Depreciation
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Cost of goods sold for inventory acquired
Amortization of Acquired Inventory Step Up
Amortization of Acquired Inventory Step Up
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Compensation
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Other non-cash activity
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Deferred compensation plan investments
Increase Decrease In Deferred Compensation Plan Investments
Increase decrease in deferred compensation plan investments.
Prepaid income tax
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Taxes
Accounts payable, deferred income and accrued liabilities
Decrease Increase In Accounts Payable Deferred Income And Accrued Liabilities
Decrease increase in accounts payable deferred income and accrued liabilities.
Deferred compensation plan liability
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Compensation
Income taxes payable
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Total adjustments
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of short-term available-for-sale investments
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Maturities of short-term available-for-sale investments
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Sales of short-term available-for-sale investments
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Additions to property, plant and equipment, net
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Change in other assets
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used for investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Debt repayments
Early termination of debt
Early Repayment of Senior Debt
Proceeds from (payments of) derivative instruments
Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Financing Activities
Payments of deferred financing fees
Payments of Financing Costs
Dividend payments to shareholders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Proceeds from employee stock plans
Proceeds from Stock Plans
Contingent consideration payment
Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration Cash Payment Financing
Business acquisition contingent consideration cash payment financing.
Change in other financing activities
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
For financial reporting purposes, income before income taxes includes the following components
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Amount [Abstract]
Pretax income:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of future minimum rental payments required under long-term operating leases
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Later Years
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Stock-Based Compensation and Shareholders' Equity
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Industry, Segment and Geographic Information (Textuals) [Abstract]
Industry Segment and Geographic Information (Textuals) [Abstract]
Industry Segment and Geographic Information.
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Information relating to the Company's non-U.S. plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets and accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan With Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets And With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Defined benefit plan with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets and with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets.
Plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Project Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Plan Assets
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Plan Assets
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property Plant And Equipment By Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property Plant And Equipment Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Buildings & building equipment [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Machinery & equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Office equipment [Member]
Office Equipment [Member]
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment
Useful Lives Of Plant Property And Equipment [Abstract]
Useful lives of plant property and equipment.
Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, plant and equipment, useful life, minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Minimum
Property, plant and equipment, useful life, maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life, Maximum
Depreciation expense
Schedule of net periodic pension cost of non-U.S. plans
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Not yet Recognized [Table Text Block]
Schedule of obligation and asset data of the Company's non-US plans
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of accumulated and projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets
Schedule of Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of weighted average assumptions used
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by investment categories
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of expected company contributions and estimated future benefit payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
Information pertaining to the Company's stock option awards and the related estimated weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the fair value of stock options granted
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Summary of the activity under the Company's stock option plans
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary of the company's restricted stock unit award activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of income tax provision reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of income before income tax domestic and foreign
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of the provision for income taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of changes in unrealized tax benefits
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
Rest of North and South America [Member]
Rest of North and South America [Member]
Rest of North and South America [Member]
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Japan [Member]
JAPAN
China [Member]
CHINA
Rest of Asia [Member]
Rest of Asia [Member]
Rest of Asia [Member]
Non-US [Member]
Non-US [Member]
Irish [Member]
IRELAND
Philippines [Member]
PHILIPPINES
All Other Countries [Member]
All Other Countries [Member]
All other countries.
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Total property, plant and equipment
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Accrued Liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued interest
Accrued Interest
Accrued Interest
Accrued restructuring
Restructuring Reserve
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total accrued liabilities
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Intangible assets consisted of the following:
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Technology-based [Member]
Unpatented Technology [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
IPR&D [Member]
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Gross Carrying Amount
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Gross Carrying Amount
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Weighted average useful lives (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Remaining Amortization Period
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Other than temporary impairment
Cost-method Investments, Other than Temporary Impairment
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Accounts Receivable Reserves and Allowances [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Allowance, Credit Loss [Member]
Valuation Reserve for Deferred Tax Asset [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforward [Member]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable Reserves and Allowances:
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Amount
Additions (Reductions) Charged to Income Statement
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions, Charge to Cost and Expense
Other
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Increase (Decrease) Adjustment
Deductions
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deduction
Balance at End of Period
Gross amount of recognized liabilities
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Gross amounts of recognized assets offset in the consolidated balance sheet
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Net liabilities presented in the consolidated balance sheet
Derivative Liability
Lease Commitments (Textuals) [Abstract]
Lease Commitments.
Expiration date of operating leases related to facilities, equipment and software
Expiration Date Of Operating Leases Related To Facilities Equipment And Software
Expiration date of operating leases related to facilities, equipment and software.
Total rental expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Reduction of Operating Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Severance payments
Severance and Other Payments
Severance and Other Payments
Effect of foreign currency on accrual
Restructuring Reserve, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Ending balance
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Rate of increase in compensation levels
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Net annual periodic pension cost was determined using the following weighted average assumptions
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Expected long-term return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
Rate of increase in compensation levels
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustment (net of taxes of $0 in 2018, $1,556 in 2017 and $1,175 in 2016)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Change in unrecognized gains/losses on marketable securities:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract]
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $0 in 2018, $35 in 2017 and $56 in 2016)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax
Total change in unrealized gains/losses on marketable securities, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Change in unrecognized gains/losses on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax [Abstract]
Changes in fair value of derivatives (net of taxes of $416 in 2018, $920 in 2017 and $903 in 2016)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Adjustment for realized gain/loss reclassified into earnings (net of taxes of $94 in 2018, $1,326 in 2017 and $1,050 in 2016)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Total change in derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss — pension plans:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract]
Change in transition asset (net of taxes of $0 in 2018, $1 in 2017 and $3 in 2016)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Transition Asset (Obligation), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Change in actuarial loss/gain (net of taxes of $2,363 in 2018, $355 in 2017 and $3,297 in 2016)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Change in prior service cost/income (net of taxes of $0 in 2018, $61 in 2017 and $47 in 2016)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Total change in accumulated other comprehensive loss — pension plans, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive income (loss), foreign currency translation adjustment, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Tax effect on unrealized holding losses on available for sale securities classified as short-term investments
Tax Effect On Unrealized Holding Gains Losses On Securities Classified As Short Term Investments
Tax Effect On Unrealized Holding Gains Losses On Securities Classified As Short Term Investments.
Tax effect on changes in fair value of derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Tax effect on realized (gain) loss reclassification
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax
Tax effect on transition asset (obligation)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Transition Asset (Obligation), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax
Tax effect on net actuarial gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Tax effect on net prior service income
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments [Table]
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments [Table]
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments [Table]
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalent [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Available-for-sale [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Held-to-maturity [Member]
Held-to-maturity Securities [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments [Line Items]
Total number of investment securities
Number of Investment Securities Held
Number of Investment Securities Held
Available-for-sale, securities in unrealized loss positions, qualitative disclosure, number of positions
Available-for-sale, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions
Available-for-sale securities, continuous unrealized loss position, less than twelve months, fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value [Abstract]
Cash
Cash
Cash equivalents
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Total cash and cash equivalents
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Cash consideration
Fair value of replacement share-based awards
Consideration transferred
Number of shares issued
Share Price
Share Price
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Forward Contracts [Member]
Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Contracts period
Contracts Period
Contracts Period.
Notional amount of cash flow hedges
Notional Amount of Cash Flow Hedges
Notional Amount of Cash Flow Hedges
Derivative, notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Fair value hedge liabilities
Fair Value Hedge Liabilities
Cash flow hedge gain (loss) to be reclassified within twelve months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Percentage of revenue to individual customer
Percentage Of Revenue To Individual Customer
Percentage Of Revenue To Individual Customer
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, gross
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, gross
Deferred income on shipments to Distributors gross.
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, cost of sales
Deferred income on shipments to distributors, cost of sales
Deferred income on shipments to distributors cost of sales.
Standard product warranty term
Standard Product Warranty Term
Standard Product Warranty Term
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Undistributed earnings (loss) allocated to participating securities, basic
Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Basic
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders, basic
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Basic shares:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic [Abstract]
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)
Diluted shares:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Assumed exercise of common stock equivalents (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares
Earnings per share - Diluted
Income from continuing operations, net of tax (in dollars per share)
Outstanding stock options (in share)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount