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Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Allowance for Ship and Debit) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Allowance for Accounts Receivable Ship And Debit [Roll Forward]      
Beninning Balance $ 1,071ixys_AllowanceForAccountsReceivableShipAndDebit $ 1,396ixys_AllowanceForAccountsReceivableShipAndDebit $ 1,101ixys_AllowanceForAccountsReceivableShipAndDebit
Additions 5,765ixys_AllowanceForAccountsReceivableShipAndDebitAdditions 4,757ixys_AllowanceForAccountsReceivableShipAndDebitAdditions 5,842ixys_AllowanceForAccountsReceivableShipAndDebitAdditions
Deductions (5,777)ixys_AllowanceForAccountsReceivableShipAndDebitDeductions (5,082)ixys_AllowanceForAccountsReceivableShipAndDebitDeductions (5,547)ixys_AllowanceForAccountsReceivableShipAndDebitDeductions
Ending Balance $ 1,059ixys_AllowanceForAccountsReceivableShipAndDebit $ 1,071ixys_AllowanceForAccountsReceivableShipAndDebit $ 1,396ixys_AllowanceForAccountsReceivableShipAndDebit