Restructuring and Other Impairment Charges (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended										3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013 LMA Restructuring Program	Dec. 31, 2012 LMA Restructuring Program	Dec. 31, 2013 2013 Restructuring Program	Dec. 31, 2013 2012 Restructuring Program	Dec. 31, 2012 2012 Restructuring Program	Dec. 31, 2013 2011 Restructuring Program	Dec. 31, 2011 2011 Restructuring Program	Dec. 31, 2013 2007 Arrow Integration Program	Dec. 31, 2013 2007 Arrow Integration Program	Dec. 31, 2012 2007 Arrow Integration Program	Dec. 31, 2011 2007 Arrow Integration Program
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges					$ 12,152	$ 2,515	$ 10,230	$ 4,229	$ 2,459	$ 770	$ 3,047		$ 230	$ (1,937)	$ 461
In-process research and development impairment		7,381										2,900
Long-lived asset impairment	3,500	3,460
Asset Impairment Charges				2,497
Restructuring and other impairment charges		$ 38,452	$ 3,037	$ 6,005