Redeemable Non-controlling Interest (Narrative) (Details) (ProCables S.A. [Member], Rest of World [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2012
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Percentage of interests acquired	60.00%
Term after no-transfer period that shareholders' may exercise	36 months
No-transfer period of put options	4 years
Percentage of voting interests to be purchased	40.00%
Seller [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest, ownership percentage	40.00%
Noncontrolling interest, value	$ 27.4
Ownership percentage by parent	40.00%

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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