Consolidated Condensed Statement of Equity (USD $) In Thousands	Common Stock	Class B Convertible Common Stock	Capital In Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Total Vishay Stockholders' Equity	Noncontrolling Interest	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 13,114	$ 1,213	$ 1,999,901	$ (380,678)	$ (10,222)	$ 1,623,328	$ 4,908	$ 1,628,236
Net earnings	0	0	0	28,931	0	28,931	210	29,141
Other comprehensive income	0	0	0	0	(21,460)	(21,460)	0	(21,460)
Restricted stock issuances	33	0	(2,117)	0	0	(2,084)	0	(2,084)
Stock compensation expense	0	0	1,048	0	0	1,048	0	1,048
Tax effects of stock plan	0	0	436	0	0	436	0	436
Balance at Mar. 30, 2013	$ 13,147	$ 1,213	$ 1,999,268	$ (351,747)	$ (31,682)	$ 1,630,199	$ 5,118	$ 1,635,317