INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET Goodwill, Net (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	$ 104,430	$ 67,662
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	5,389	46,166
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	(1,579)	(9,398)
Goodwill	108,240	104,430
Micro-Controllers
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	103,397	66,645
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	5,389	46,166
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	(1,625)	(9,414)
Goodwill	107,161	103,397
Application Specific Integrated Circuit
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill	1,033	1,017
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	46	16
Goodwill	$ 1,079	$ 1,033