Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 708,772	$ 749,088
Short-term investments	239,503	249,139
Accounts receivable, net	298,974	270,970
Inventories:
Finished goods	109,688	104,478
Work in process	196,050	181,354
Raw materials	128,818	131,795
Total inventories	434,556	417,627
Deferred income taxes	24,581	24,632
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	115,794	119,220
Total current assets	1,822,180	1,830,676
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land	91,131	91,507
Buildings and improvements	502,872	493,550
Machinery and equipment	2,092,532	2,079,395
Construction in progress	76,718	94,717
Allowance for depreciation	(1,890,152)	(1,851,264)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	873,101	907,905
Goodwill	34,866	9,051
Other intangible assets, net	139,738	103,927
Other assets	137,813	142,171
Total assets	3,007,698	2,993,730
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	116	13
Trade accounts payable	154,277	154,942
Payroll and related expenses	103,765	109,833
Other accrued expenses	146,318	161,119
Income taxes	4,600	13,881
Total current liabilities	409,076	439,788
Long-term debt less current portion	462,173	399,054
Deferred income taxes	146,645	110,356
Other liabilities	113,869	117,235
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs	298,426	319,136
Total liabilities	1,430,189	1,385,569
Vishay stockholders' equity
Common stock	13,114	14,374
Class B convertible common stock	1,213	1,345
Capital in excess of par value	1,998,765	2,086,925
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(423,933)	(503,416)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(17,227)	3,778
Total Vishay stockholders' equity	1,571,932	1,603,006
Noncontrolling interests	5,577	5,155
Total equity	1,577,509	1,608,161
Total liabilities and equity	$ 3,007,698	$ 2,993,730