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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Profitability) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2020
Oct. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total net revenue $ 4,221 $ 4,303 $ 3,878
Income statement components (Loss) [Abstract]      
Revenues 4,221 4,303  
Income (loss) from operations 765 711 (394)
Depreciation expense 104 96 103
Communications Solutions Group      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total net revenue 3,132 3,168 2,807
Income statement components (Loss) [Abstract]      
Amortization of acquisition-related balances   9 36
Revenues 3,132 3,168  
Income (loss) from operations 773 743 490
Depreciation expense 81 74 80
Electronic Industrial Solutions Group      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total net revenue 1,089 1,135 1,071
Income statement components (Loss) [Abstract]      
Amortization of acquisition-related balances   0 0
Revenues 1,089 1,135  
Income (loss) from operations 296 294 245
Depreciation expense 23 22 23
Total Segments [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]      
Total net revenue 4,221 4,303 3,878
Income statement components (Loss) [Abstract]      
Amortization of acquisition-related balances   9 36
Revenues   4,312 3,914
Income (loss) from operations 1,069 1,037 735
Depreciation expense $ 104 96 103
Operating Segments [Member] | Communications Solutions Group      
Income statement components (Loss) [Abstract]      
Revenues   3,177 2,843
Operating Segments [Member] | Electronic Industrial Solutions Group      
Income statement components (Loss) [Abstract]      
Revenues   $ 1,135 $ 1,071