Finite lived intangible assets amortization expense after year four.

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Finite lived intangible assets weighted average remaining amortization period.

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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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Gross carrying amount before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date to an asset acquired in a business combination representing a favorable existing relationship with customers having a finite beneficial life.

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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized in the remainder of the fiscal year following the latest fiscal year ended for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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- Definition

Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.

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This item represents the cumulative amount paid in excess of fair value for acquired assets from one or more business combinations, after to the initial recording thereof.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

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Gross carrying amount before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of intangible assets not otherwise specified in the taxonomy having a reasonably expected period of economic benefit.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Apr. 01, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Intangible assets, other than goodwill and in-process research and development	$ 45,785,000		$ 47,538,000
Goodwill	35,156,000		35,156,000
The weighted average remaining amortization period for the amortizable intangible assets	11 years 8 months 12 days
Recorded Amortization Expense	1,800,000	800,000
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Estimates remaining amortization expense in 2013	3,800,000
Estimates remaining amortization expense in 2014	4,800,000
Estimates remaining amortization expense in 2015	4,600,000
Estimates remaining amortization expense in 2016	4,300,000
Estimates remaining amortization expense in 2017	4,200,000
Estimates remaining amortization expense, thereafter	24,100,000
Components and Sensors segment [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Intangible assets, other than goodwill and in-process research and development	41,100,000
Goodwill	34,656,000		35,850,000
EMS segment [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Intangible assets, other than goodwill and in-process research and development	4,700,000
Goodwill	500,000		500,000
Customer lists/relationships [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
The weighted average remaining amortization period for the amortizable intangible assets	12 years 4 months 24 days
(Decrease) in carrying amount subsequent to valuation of customer lists/relationships	62,014,000		62,014,000
Other intangibles [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
The weighted average remaining amortization period for the amortizable intangible assets	9 years 2 months 12 days
Increase in carrying amount of other intangible assets subsequent to external valuation	11,280,000		11,280,000
External Valuation Adjustments [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
(Decrease) in carrying amount subsequent to valuation of customer lists/relationships	(7,988,000)
Increase in carrying amount of other intangible assets subsequent to external valuation	9,445,000
Reduction in goodwill due to fair value adjustment	$ 1,194,000