Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 561,199	$ 697,595
Short-term investments	466,501	294,943
Accounts receivable, net	294,253	247,035
Inventories:
Finished goods	115,003	109,571
Work in process	194,416	177,350
Raw materials	135,687	120,728
Total inventories	445,106	407,649
Deferred income taxes	17,971	24,385
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	101,871	119,656
Total current assets	1,886,901	1,791,263
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land	93,270	92,348
Buildings and improvements	534,926	523,091
Machinery and equipment	2,208,642	2,163,182
Construction in progress	66,643	101,570
Allowance for depreciation	(2,014,612)	(1,965,639)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	888,869	914,552
Goodwill	43,383	34,866
Other intangible assets, net	138,104	133,717
Other assets	132,649	141,879
Total assets	3,089,906	3,016,277
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	839	6
Trade accounts payable	155,733	147,936
Payroll and related expenses	121,797	108,353
Other accrued expenses	149,051	148,660
Income taxes	7,114	7,215
Total current liabilities	434,534	412,170
Long-term debt less current portion	405,392	392,931
Deferred income taxes	137,264	129,379
Other liabilities	106,442	108,600
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs	329,411	344,961
Total liabilities	1,413,043	1,388,041
Vishay stockholders' equity
Common stock	13,148	13,114
Class B convertible common stock	1,213	1,213
Capital in excess of par value	1,996,581	1,999,901
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(320,438)	(380,678)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(18,935)	(10,222)
Total Vishay stockholders' equity	1,671,569	1,623,328
Noncontrolling interests	5,294	4,908
Total equity	1,676,863	1,628,236
Total liabilities and equity	$ 3,089,906	$ 3,016,277