Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 661,457	$ 640,348
Short-term investments	488,659	511,231
Accounts receivable, net	294,544	274,083
Inventories:
Finished goods	123,082	109,617
Work in process	197,316	197,600
Raw materials	131,632	125,491
Total inventories	452,030	432,708
Deferred income taxes	21,488	21,716
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	106,040	100,594
Total current assets	2,024,218	1,980,680
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land	93,609	93,685
Buildings and improvements	566,132	560,418
Machinery and equipment	2,361,115	2,340,778
Construction in progress	77,119	95,278
Allowance for depreciation	(2,192,797)	(2,163,540)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	905,178	926,619
Goodwill	43,117	43,132
Other intangible assets, net	126,341	129,951
Other assets	154,274	156,757
Total assets	3,253,128	3,237,139
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	22	2
Trade accounts payable	155,709	163,894
Payroll and related expenses	121,204	120,997
Other accrued expenses	152,705	146,670
Income taxes	20,047	17,502
Total current liabilities	449,687	449,065
Long-term debt less current portion	361,948	364,911
Deferred income taxes	157,213	157,640
Other liabilities	101,005	99,426
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs	286,730	287,901
Total liabilities	1,356,583	1,358,943
Vishay stockholders' equity
Common stock	13,532	13,520
Class B convertible common stock	1,213	1,213
Capital in excess of par value	2,054,543	2,054,087
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(240,742)	(257,698)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	62,705	61,634
Total Vishay stockholders' equity	1,891,251	1,872,756
Noncontrolling interests	5,294	5,440
Total equity	1,896,545	1,878,196
Total liabilities and equity	$ 3,253,128	$ 3,237,139