Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 640,348	$ 697,595
Short-term investments	511,231	294,943
Accounts receivable, net	274,083	247,035
Inventories:
Finished goods	109,617	109,571
Work in process	197,600	177,350
Raw materials	125,491	120,728
Total inventories	432,708	407,649
Deferred income taxes	21,716	24,385
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	100,594	119,656
Total current assets	1,980,680	1,791,263
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land	93,685	92,348
Buildings and improvements	560,418	523,091
Machinery and equipment	2,340,778	2,163,182
Construction in progress	95,278	101,570
Allowance for depreciation	(2,163,540)	(1,965,639)
Property and equipment, net	926,619	914,552
Goodwill	43,132	34,866
Other intangible assets, net	129,951	133,717
Other assets	156,757	141,879
Total assets	3,237,139	3,016,277
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	2	6
Trade accounts payable	163,894	147,936
Payroll and related expenses	120,997	108,353
Other accrued expenses	146,670	148,660
Income taxes	17,502	7,215
Total current liabilities	449,065	412,170
Long-term debt less current portion	364,911	392,931
Deferred income taxes	157,640	129,379
Other liabilities	99,426	108,600
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs	287,901	344,961
Total liabilities	1,358,943	1,388,041
Commitments and contingencies
Vishay stockholders' equity
Preferred stock
Common stock	13,520	13,114
Class B convertible common stock	1,213	1,213
Capital in excess of par value	2,054,087	1,999,901
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(257,698)	(380,678)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	61,634	(10,222)
Total Vishay stockholders' equity	1,872,756	1,623,328
Noncontrolling interests	5,440	4,908
Total equity	1,878,196	1,628,236
Total liabilities and equity	$ 3,237,139	$ 3,016,277