Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands	Oct. 01, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 705,061	$ 897,338
Short-term investments	329,912	0
Accounts receivable, net	296,951	330,556
Inventories:
Finished goods	113,989	109,762
Work in process	192,201	178,844
Raw materials	150,916	139,216
Total inventories	457,106	427,822
Deferred income taxes	32,545	31,903
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	152,064	106,885
Total current assets	1,973,639	1,794,504
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land	93,612	93,020
Buildings and improvements	490,364	477,518
Machinery and equipment	2,089,682	2,025,793
Construction in progress	73,256	75,051
Allowance for depreciation	(1,857,498)	(1,759,268)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	889,416	912,114
Intangible assets, net	107,889	113,830
Other assets	137,816	145,645
Goodwill	9,525	0
Total assets	3,118,285	2,966,093
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	50	23
Trade accounts payable	150,802	167,795
Payroll and related expenses	118,084	122,234
Other accrued expenses	169,808	186,049
Income taxes	65,017	51,060
Total current liabilities	503,761	527,161
Long-term debt less current portion	423,440	431,682
Deferred income taxes	125,125	82,043
Deferred grant income	2,348	2,788
Other liabilities	127,948	134,152
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs	282,623	291,117
Total liabilities	1,465,245	1,468,943
Vishay stockholders' equity
Common stock	14,373	15,061
Class B convertible common stock	1,345	1,435
Capital in excess of par value	2,085,742	2,156,981
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(534,368)	(742,237)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	80,103	60,491
Total Vishay stockholders' equity	1,647,195	1,491,731
Noncontrolling interests	5,845	5,419
Total equity	1,653,040	1,497,150
Total liabilities and equity	$ 3,118,285	$ 2,966,093