Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Aug. 04, 2012
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Changes in goodwill
The following table presents the changes in goodwill during the first nine months of fiscal 2012:

 
Nine Months Ended
 
August 4, 2012
Balance at beginning of period
$
275,087

Acquisition of Multigig (Note 16)
6,878

Foreign currency translation adjustment
(2,602
)
Balance at end of period
$
279,363
Finite lived intangible assets
As of August 4, 2012, the Company’s finite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following which related to the acquisition of Multigig, Inc. (Note 16):
 
 
August 4, 2012
 
Gross Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
Technology-based
$
1,100

 
$
74
Amortization expense
The Company expects annual amortization expense for intangible assets to be:
 
 
 
Fiscal Year
Amortization Expense
Remaining of fiscal year 2012

$55

2013

$220

2014

$220

2015

$220

2016

$220

2017

$92