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Write Down of Long Lived Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]        
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of $ 0us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsToBeDisposedOf $ 3,358us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsToBeDisposedOf $ 0us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsToBeDisposedOf $ 3,358us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsToBeDisposedOf
Solid Capacitors | PORTUGAL        
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]        
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of 2,800us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsToBeDisposedOf
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Film and Electrolytic [Member] | Italy        
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]        
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of $ 600us-gaap_ImpairmentOfLongLivedAssetsToBeDisposedOf
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