| Document and Entity Information Document | Nov. 24, 2020 | Nov. 26, 2019 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 24, 2020 | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MA | |
| Entity File Number | 1-7819 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 04-2348234 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | One Analog Way, | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Wilmington | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 01887 | |
| City Area Code | 781 | |
| Local Phone Number | 329-4700 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock $0.16 2/3 par value per share | |
| Trading Symbol | ADI | |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Analog Devices, Inc. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000006281 | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
