Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands	Jul. 02, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 692,592	$ 897,338
Short-term investments	314,408	0
Accounts receivable, net	345,121	330,556
Inventories:
Finished goods	122,594	109,762
Work in process	192,743	178,844
Raw materials	160,955	139,216
Total inventories	476,292	427,822
Deferred income taxes	32,831	31,903
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	140,565	106,885
Total current assets	2,001,809	1,794,504
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land	95,120	93,020
Buildings and improvements	502,452	477,518
Machinery and equipment	2,118,260	2,025,793
Construction in progress	62,938	75,051
Allowance for depreciation	(1,872,985)	(1,759,268)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	905,785	912,114
Intangible assets, net	106,575	113,830
Other assets	142,526	145,645
Total assets	3,156,695	2,966,093
Liabilities and equity
Notes payable to banks	12	23
Trade accounts payable	184,256	167,795
Payroll and related expenses	119,163	122,234
Other accrued expenses	170,638	186,049
Income taxes	60,282	51,060
Total current liabilities	534,351	527,161
Long-term debt less current portion	422,422	431,682
Deferred income taxes	119,551	82,043
Deferred grant income	2,477	2,788
Other liabilities	133,203	134,152
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs	298,467	291,117
Total liabilities	1,510,471	1,468,943
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	14,359	15,061
Capital in excess of par value	2,082,649	2,156,981
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(584,855)	(742,237)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	127,086	60,491
Total Vishay stockholders' equity	1,640,584	1,491,731
Noncontrolling interests	5,640	5,419
Total equity	1,646,224	1,497,150
Total liabilities and equity	3,156,695	2,966,093
Class B Convertible Common
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	$ 1,345	$ 1,435