Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 659,593	$ 640,348
Short-term investments	514,397	511,231
Accounts receivable, net	305,395	274,083
Inventories:
Finished goods	127,263	109,617
Work in process	200,643	197,600
Raw materials	130,981	125,491
Total inventories	458,887	432,708
Deferred income taxes	22,101	21,716
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	109,667	100,594
Total current assets	2,070,040	1,980,680
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land	93,634	93,685
Buildings and improvements	568,303	560,418
Machinery and equipment	2,383,121	2,340,778
Construction in progress	71,868	95,278
Allowance for depreciation	(2,217,024)	(2,163,540)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	899,902	926,619
Goodwill	52,581	43,132
Other intangible assets, net	126,720	129,951
Other assets	160,259	156,757
Total assets	3,309,502	3,237,139
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	19	2
Trade accounts payable	161,377	163,894
Payroll and related expenses	128,229	120,997
Other accrued expenses	150,188	146,670
Income taxes	17,926	17,502
Total current liabilities	457,739	449,065
Long-term debt less current portion	386,806	364,911
Deferred income taxes	159,110	157,640
Other liabilities	103,806	99,426
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs	283,416	287,901
Total liabilities	1,390,877	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	2,055,354	2,054,087
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(213,954)	(257,698)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	57,243	61,634
Total Vishay stockholders' equity	1,913,388	1,872,756
Noncontrolling interests	5,237	5,440
Total equity	1,918,625	1,878,196
Total liabilities and equity	$ 3,309,502	$ 3,237,139