Note 15 - Segment and Geographic Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Revenue from External Customers and Long-lived Assets[Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,064,475	$ 1,954,426	$ 1,195,413
United States, Country [Member]
Revenue from External Customers and Long-lived Assets[Line Items]
Sales by major geographic area	365,549	327,463	220,452
Foreign Countries [Member]
Revenue from External Customers and Long-lived Assets[Line Items]
Sales by major geographic area	1,698,926	1,626,962	974,961
Japan, Country [Member]
Revenue from External Customers and Long-lived Assets[Line Items]
Sales by major geographic area	311,836	315,763	214,849
China [Member]
Revenue from External Customers and Long-lived Assets[Line Items]
Sales by major geographic area	688,304	635,474	322,762
Other Countries [Member]
Revenue from External Customers and Long-lived Assets[Line Items]
Sales by major geographic area	$ 698,786	$ 675,725	$ 437,350