Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 29, 2017	Oct. 30, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015
Net income (loss)	$ 1,784	$ (1,861)	$ 1,364
Unrealized gain (loss) on defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	42	(65)	(24)
Reclassification to net income (loss)	1	4	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	43	(61)	(23)
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,827	(1,922)	1,341
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	92	(122)	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to ordinary shares	1,735	(1,800)	1,341
Broadcom Cayman L.P. [Member]
Net income (loss)	1,784	(1,861)	1,364
Unrealized gain (loss) on defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	42	(65)	(24)
Reclassification to net income (loss)	1	4	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	43	(61)	(23)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 1,827	$ (1,922)	$ 1,341