Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 644,951	$ 697,595
Short-term investments	445,614	294,943
Accounts receivable, net	280,192	247,035
Inventories:
Finished goods	115,108	109,571
Work in process	198,356	177,350
Raw materials	135,394	120,728
Total inventories	448,858	407,649
Deferred income taxes	18,444	24,385
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	109,081	119,656
Total current assets	1,947,140	1,791,263
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land	93,267	92,348
Buildings and improvements	555,266	523,091
Machinery and equipment	2,290,660	2,163,182
Construction in progress	75,861	101,570
Allowance for depreciation	(2,112,012)	(1,965,639)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	903,042	914,552
Goodwill	42,961	34,866
Other intangible assets, net	133,969	133,717
Other assets	141,452	141,879
Total assets	3,168,564	3,016,277
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	6	6
Trade accounts payable	152,551	147,936
Payroll and related expenses	123,549	108,353
Other accrued expenses	152,501	148,660
Income taxes	14,151	7,215
Total current liabilities	442,758	412,170
Long-term debt less current portion	359,874	392,931
Deferred income taxes	135,802	129,379
Other liabilities	106,249	108,600
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs	329,494	344,961
Total liabilities	1,374,177	1,388,041
Vishay stockholders' equity
Common stock	13,514	13,114
Class B convertible common stock	1,213	1,213
Capital in excess of par value	2,052,997	1,999,901
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(287,719)	(380,678)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	9,178	(10,222)
Total Vishay stockholders' equity	1,789,183	1,623,328
Noncontrolling interests	5,204	4,908
Total equity	1,794,387	1,628,236
Total liabilities and equity	$ 3,168,564	$ 3,016,277