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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 27, 2012	Jul. 02, 2011
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000103730
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 2,247,000,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		145,080,898
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2012
Class B Convertible Common Stock [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		12,129,227

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 785,781	$ 749,088
Short-term investments	137,172	249,139
Accounts receivable, net	282,071	270,970
Inventories:
Finished goods	111,042	104,478
Work in process	197,463	181,354
Raw materials	132,194	131,795
Total inventories	440,699	417,627
Deferred income taxes	24,907	24,632
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	126,493	119,220
Total current assets	1,797,123	1,830,676
Property and equipment, at cost:
Land	92,538	91,507
Buildings and improvements	508,695	493,550
Machinery and equipment	2,114,001	2,079,395
Construction in progress	83,560	94,717
Allowance for depreciation	(1,897,354)	(1,851,264)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total	901,440	907,905
Goodwill	34,915	9,051
Intangible assets, net	143,864	103,927
Other assets	140,678	142,171
Total assets	3,018,020	2,993,730
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	52	13
Trade accounts payable	135,055	154,942
Payroll and related expenses	103,317	109,833
Other accrued expenses	157,722	161,119
Income taxes	14,537	13,881
Total current liabilities	410,683	439,788
Long-term debt less current portion	389,486	399,054
Deferred income taxes	110,210	110,356
Other liabilities	118,651	117,235
Accrued pension and other postretirement costs	318,979	319,136
Total liabilities	1,348,009	1,385,569
Vishay stockholders' equity
Common stock	14,491	14,374
Class B convertible common stock	1,230	1,345
Capital in excess of par value	2,088,352	2,086,925
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(469,604)	(503,416)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	30,124	3,778
Total Vishay stockholders' equity	1,664,593	1,603,006
Noncontrolling interests	5,418	5,155
Total equity	1,670,011	1,608,161
Total liabilities and equity	$ 3,018,020	$ 2,993,730

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 02, 2011
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Net revenues	$ 538,547	$ 695,151
Costs of products sold	401,838	480,488
Gross profit	136,709	214,663
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	86,364	92,465
Operating income	50,345	122,198
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(4,717)	(4,054)
Other	1,308	(507)
Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total	(3,409)	(4,561)
Income before taxes	46,936	117,637
Income tax expense	12,861	42,030
Net earnings	34,075	75,607
Less: net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	263	320
Net earnings attributable to Vishay stockholders	$ 33,812	$ 75,287
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.22	$ 0.46
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.21	$ 0.43
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	157,199	165,186
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	163,944	175,661

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 02, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 34,075	$ 75,607
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment	23,228	45,728
Pension and other post-retirement actuarial items	2,304	1,934
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	814	611
Other comprehensive income (loss)	26,346	48,273
Comprehensive income (loss)	60,421	123,880
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	263	320
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Vishay stockholders	$ 60,158	$ 123,560

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 02, 2011
Operating activities
Net earnings	$ 34,075	$ 75,607
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	41,993	45,033
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment	(996)	(959)
Accretion of interest on convertible debentures	611	376
Inventory write-offs for obsolescence	5,220	5,237
Other	1,416	5,665
Net change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired	(59,697)	(33,202)
Net cash provided by operating activities	22,622	97,757
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	(16,815)	(18,600)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	2,789	1,194
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired	(85,642)	0
Purchase of short-term investments	(4,444)	(339,449)
Maturity of short-term investments	121,684	0
Other investing activities	443	(6)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	18,015	(356,861)
Financing activities
Principal payments on long-term debt and capital leases	(5)	0
Net payments on revolving credit lines	(10,000)	0
Net changes in short-term borrowings	39	489
Proceeds from stock options exercised	174	6,793
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised	0	302
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	0	(500)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(9,792)	7,084
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	5,848	23,233
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	36,693	(228,787)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	749,088	897,338
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 785,781	$ 668,551

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Equity - 3 months ended Mar. 31, 2012 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock	Class B Convertible Common Stock	Capital In Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Total Vishay Stockholders' Equity	Noncontrolling Interest	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 14,374	$ 1,345	$ 2,086,925	$ (503,416)	$ 3,778	$ 1,603,006	$ 5,155	$ 1,608,161
Net earnings	0	0	0	33,812	0	33,812	263	34,075
Other comprehensive income	0	0	0	0	26,346	26,346	0	26,346
Stock compensation expense	0	0	1,255	0	0	1,255	0	1,255
Stock options exercised	2	0	172	0	0	174	0	174
Conversions from Class B to common stock	115	(115)	0	0	0	0	0	0
Balance at Mar. 31, 2012	$ 14,491	$ 1,230	$ 2,088,352	$ (469,604)	$ 30,124	$ 1,664,593	$ 5,418	$ 1,670,011

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	Mar. 31, 2012 shares
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Equity [Abstract]
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Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Mar. 31, 2012
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Note 1 – Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (“Vishay” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and footnotes necessary for presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. The information furnished reflects all normal recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair summary of the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements filed with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. The results of operations for the three fiscal months ended March 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The Company reports interim financial information for 13-week periods beginning on a Sunday and ending on a Saturday, except for the first fiscal quarter, which always begins on January 1, and the fourth fiscal quarter, which always ends on December 31. The four fiscal quarters in 2012 end on March 31, 2012, June 30, 2012, September 29, 2012, and December 31, 2012. The four fiscal quarters in 2011 ended on April 2, 2011, July 2, 2011, October 1, 2011, and December 31, 2011, respectively. Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-4, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The ASU generally aligns the principles for fair value measurements and the related disclosure requirements under GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The updated guidance clarifies existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements and requires additional disclosure requirements. The ASU is effective for the Company for interim and annual periods beginning after January 1, 2012. Vishay adopted the ASU on January 1, 2012. The adoption of the ASU had no effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity. In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-8, Testing Goodwill for Impairment. Under the revised guidance, the Company has the option of performing a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the reporting unit when testing goodwill for impairment. If the Company determines, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying amount, the two-step impairment test would be required. The ASU does not change how goodwill is calculated or assigned to reporting units, nor does it revise the requirement to test goodwill annually for impairment. In addition, the ASU does not amend the requirement to test goodwill for impairment between annual tests if events or circumstances warrant; however, it does revise the examples of events and circumstances that an entity should consider. The ASU is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests beginning after January 1, 2012. Vishay adopted the ASU on January 1, 2012. The adoption of the ASU had no effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity. Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current financial statements presentation.

Acquisition Activities	3 Months Ended
Acquisition Activities	Mar. 31, 2012
Acquisition Activities [Abstract]
Acquisition Activities	Note 2 – Acquisition Activities As part of its growth strategy, the Company seeks to expand through targeted acquisitions of other manufacturers of electronic components that have established positions in major markets, reputations for product innovation, quality, and reliability, strong customer bases, and product lines with which the Company has substantial marketing and technical expertise. HiRel Systems LLC On January 13, 2012, Vishay acquired HiRel Systems LLC, a leading supplier of high reliability transformers, inductors, coils, and power conversion products, for $85,642, net of cash acquired and subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The products and technology portfolio acquired will further enhance the Company’s inductors portfolio, particularly in the field of custom magnetics for medical, military, aerospace and aviation, and applications in the industrial and commercial field such as renewable energy and test and measurement equipment. For financial reporting purposes, the results of operations for this business have been included in the Resistors & Inductors segment from January 13, 2012. The inclusion of this business did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results for the first fiscal quarter of 2012. Based on an estimate of their fair values, the Company allocated $43,950 of the purchase price to definite-lived intangible assets. After allocating the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on an estimation of their fair values at the date of acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $25,864 related to this acquisition. The goodwill associated with this transaction is deductible for income tax purposes. The Company will test the goodwill for impairment at least annually in accordance with GAAP. The preliminary allocation is pending finalization of appraisals for property and equipment and intangible assets and the finalization of a working capital adjustment. There can be no assurance that the estimated amounts recorded represent the final purchase allocation. Had this acquisition occurred as of the beginning of the periods presented in these consolidated condensed financial statements, the pro forma statements of operations would not be materially different than the consolidated condensed statements of operations presented.

Other Intangible Assets

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Other Intangible Assets

Note 3 – Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets are as follows:

	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011

Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
(Definite-lived):
Patents and acquired technology	$	116,217		$	111,428
Capitalized software		54,348			53,721
Customer relationships		96,894			57,723
Tradenames		37,365			36,762
Non-competition agreements		1,700			1,000
		306,524			260,634
Accumulated amortization:
Patents and acquired technology		(91,125	)		(89,379	)
Capitalized software		(49,083	)		(47,836	)
Customer relationships		(28,019	)		(26,174	)
Tradenames		(14,637	)		(13,615	)
Non-competition agreements		(155	)		(62	)
		(183,019	)		(177,066	)
Net Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization		123,505			83,568

Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization
(Indefinite-lived):
Tradenames		20,359			20,359
	$	143,864		$	103,927

The increase in net intangible assets from December 31, 2011 is mainly attributable to the acquisition of HiRel Systems LLC on January 13, 2012. The Company allocated $43,950 of the purchase price to definite-lived intangible assets. Amortization expense (excluding capitalized software) was $3,599, and $3,769, for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2012 and April 2, 2011, respectively. HiRel Systems LLC intangible assets accounted for $587 of amortization expense for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012.

Estimated annual amortization expense of intangible assets on the balance sheet at March 31, 2012 for the full year 2012 and each of the next four years is as follows:

2012	$	15,278
2013		15,282
2014		15,162
2015		15,094
2016		13,406

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Mar. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 4 – Income Taxes The provision for income taxes consists of provisions for federal, state, and foreign income taxes. The effective tax rates for the periods ended March 31, 2012 and April 2, 2011 reflect the Company’s expected tax rate on reported income from continuing operations before income tax and tax adjustments. The Company operates in a global environment with significant operations in various jurisdictions outside the United States. Accordingly, the consolidated income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the Company’s earnings and the applicable tax rates in the various jurisdictions where the Company operates. In January 2011, a new tax law was enacted in Israel which effectively lowered the corporate income tax rate on certain types of income earned after December 31, 2010. Accordingly, the Company’s deferred tax assets in Israel were written down to reflect the lower rate and a one-time tax expense of $10,024 was recorded in the consolidated condensed statement of operations during the three fiscal months ended April 2, 2011. During the three fiscal months ended March 31, 2012, the liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits increased by $1,203 on a net basis, principally due to increases for interest expense and foreign exchange effects.

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Long-Term Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Long-Term Debt [Abstract]

Long-Term Debt

Note 5 – Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following:

	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011

Credit facility	$	145,000	$	155,000
Exchangeable unsecured notes, due 2102		95,042		95,042
Convertible senior debentures, due 2040		98,766		98,463
Convertible senior debentures, due 2041		50,678		50,549
		389,486		399,054
Less current portion		-		-
	$	389,486	$	399,054

Convertible Senior Debentures, due 2041

On May 13, 2011, Vishay issued $150,000 principal amount of 2.25% convertible senior debentures due 2041 to qualified institutional investors. GAAP requires an issuer to separately account for the liability and equity components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest costs are recognized in subsequent periods. The resulting discount on the debt is amortized as non-cash interest expense in future periods.

The carrying values of the liability and equity components of the convertible debentures due 2041 are reflected in the Company’s consolidated condensed balance sheets as follows:

	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Liability component:
Principal amount of the debentures	$	150,000		$	150,000
Unamortized discount		(99,639	)		(99,843	)
Embedded derivative		317			392
Carrying value of liability component	$	50,678		$	50,549

Equity component - net carrying value	$	62,246		$	62,246

Interest is payable on the debentures semi-annually at a rate of 2.25% per annum; however, the remaining debt discount is being amortized as additional non-cash interest expense using an effective annual interest rate of 8.375% based on the Company’s estimated nonconvertible debt borrowing rate at the time of issuance. In addition to ordinary interest, beginning on May 15, 2021, contingent interest will accrue in certain circumstances relating to the trading price of the debentures and under certain other circumstances.

Interest expense related to the convertible debentures due 2041 is reflected on the consolidated condensed statement of operations as follows:

	Fiscal quarter ended
	March 31, 2012
Contractual coupon interest	$	844
Non-cash amortization of debt discount		204
Non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs		12
Non-cash change in value of derivative liability		(75	)
Total interest expense related to the debentures	$	985

Prior to February 15, 2041, the holders may only convert their debentures under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ending October 1, 2011 if the sale price of Vishay common stock reaches 130% of the conversion price (currently, $24.73) for a specified period; (2) the trading price of the debentures falls below 98% of the product of the sale price of Vishay’s common stock and the conversion rate for a specified period; (3) Vishay calls any or all of the debentures for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the third scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events. None of these conditions had occurred as of March 31, 2012.

The debentures are initially convertible, subject to certain conditions, into cash, shares of Vishay’s common stock or a combination thereof, at Vishay’s option, at an initial conversion rate of 52.5659 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of debentures. This represents an initial effective conversion price of approximately $19.02 per share. This initial conversion price represents a premium of 12.5% to the closing price of Vishay’s common stock on the date the offering commenced, which was $16.91 per share. At the direction of its Board of Directors, Vishay intends, upon conversion, to repay the principal amount of the debentures in cash and settle any additional amounts in shares. Vishay must provide additional shares upon conversion if there is a “fundamental change” in the business as defined in the indenture governing the debentures.

Vishay may not redeem the debentures prior to May 20, 2021, except in connection with certain tax-related events. On or after May 20, 2021 and prior to the maturity date, Vishay may redeem for cash all or part of the debentures at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the debentures to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date, if the last reported sale price of Vishay’s common stock has been at least 150% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days during any 30 consecutive trading day period prior to the date on which Vishay provides notice of redemption.

Convertible Senior Debentures, due 2040

On November 9, 2010, Vishay issued $275,000 principal amount of 2.25% convertible senior debentures due 2040 to qualified institutional investors. GAAP requires an issuer to separately account for the liability and equity components of a convertible debt instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest costs are recognized in subsequent periods. The resulting discount on the debt is amortized as non-cash interest expense in future periods.

The carrying values of the liability and equity components of the convertible debentures due 2040 are reflected in the Company’s consolidated condensed balance sheets as follows:

	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Liability component:
Principal amount of the debentures	$	275,000		$	275,000
Unamortized discount		(176,724	)		(177,131	)
Embedded derivative		490			594
Carrying value of liability component	$	98,766		$	98,463

Equity component - net carrying value	$	110,094		$	110,094

Interest is payable on the debentures semi-annually at a rate of 2.25% per annum; however, the remaining debt discount is being amortized as additional non-cash interest expense using an effective annual interest rate of 8.00% based on the Company’s estimated nonconvertible debt borrowing rate at the time of issuance. In addition to ordinary interest, beginning on November 15, 2020, contingent interest will accrue in certain circumstances relating to the trading price of the debentures and under certain other circumstances.

Interest expense related to the convertible debentures due 2040 is reflected on the consolidated condensed statements of operations as follows:

	Fiscal quarters ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Contractual coupon interest	$	1,547		$	1,547
Non-cash amortization of debt discount		407			376
Non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs		22			22
Non-cash change in value of derivative liability		(104	)		(61	)
Total interest expense related to the debentures	$	1,872		$	1,884

Subsequent Event - Amendment of Credit Facility

On April 3, 2012, Vishay amended its credit agreement and entered into an incremental facility agreement that increases the total credit facility commitment from $450,000 to $528,000. The incremental revolving commitments have terms and conditions identical to the terms and conditions of the existing commitments under the credit facility. The other terms and conditions of the credit facility were unchanged. Vishay paid an amendment fee of $390 to complete this amendment. Other significant terms and conditions of the credit agreement have not been changed. The credit agreement, as amended, will expire on December 1, 2015.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants.

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Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]

Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits

Note 6 – Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits

The Company maintains various retirement benefit plans.

The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost for the first fiscal quarters of 2012 and 2011 for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans:

	Fiscal quarter ended						Fiscal quarter ended
	March 31, 2012						April 2, 2011
	U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans			U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans

Net service cost	$	-		$	814		$	-		$	827
Interest cost		3,927			2,374			4,068			2,562
Expected return on plan assets		(4,716	)		(412	)		(4,653	)		(391	)
Amortization of prior service cost		550			-			641			-
Amortization of losses		3,111			418			2,102			249
Net periodic benefit cost	$	2,872		$	3,194		$	2,158		$	3,247

The following table shows the components of the net periodic benefit cost for the first fiscal quarters of 2012 and 2011 for the Company’s other postretirement benefit plans:

	Fiscal quarter ended					Fiscal quarter ended
	March 31, 2012					April 2, 2011
	U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans		U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans

Service cost	$	18		$	64	$	19		$	67
Interest cost		130			73		146			69
Amortization of prior service credit		(102	)		-		(110	)		-
Amortization of transition obligation		8			-		12			-
Amortization of gains		(22	)		-		(61	)		-
Net periodic benefit cost	$	32		$	137	$	6		$	136

- Definition

The entire disclosure for pension and other postretirement benefits.

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Stock-Based Compensation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

Note 7 – Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has various stockholder-approved programs which allow for the grant of stock-based compensation to officers, employees, and non-employee directors.

The amount of compensation cost related to stock-based payment transactions is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments issued. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Company determines compensation cost for restricted stock units (“RSUs”), phantom stock units, and restricted stock based on the grant-date fair value of the underlying common stock. Compensation cost is recognized over the period that an officer, employee, or non-employee director provides service in exchange for the award.

The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense recognized:

	Fiscal quarters ended
	March 31, 2012		April 2, 2011

Stock options	$	27	$	120
Restricted stock units		1,135		1,066
Phantom stock units		93		222
Total	$	1,255	$	1,408

The following table summarizes unrecognized compensation cost and the weighted average remaining amortization periods at March 31, 2012 (amortization periods in years):

	Unrecognized Compensation Cost		Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Periods

Stock options	$	65		1.0
Restricted stock units		8,564		1.8
Phantom stock units		-		0.0
Total	$	8,629

2007 Stock Incentive Plan

The Company’s 2007 Stock Incentive Program (the “2007 Program”) permits the grant of up to 3,000,000 shares of restricted stock, unrestricted stock, RSUs, and stock options, to officers, employees, and non-employee directors. Such instruments are available for grant until May 22, 2017.

Stock Options

In addition to stock options outstanding pursuant to the 2007 Program, during the periods presented, the Company had stock options outstanding under previous stockholder-approved stock option programs. These programs are more fully described in Note 12 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. No additional options may be granted pursuant to these programs.

Option activity under the stock option plans as of March 31, 2012 and changes during the three fiscal months then ended are presented below (number of options in thousands, contractual life in years):

	Number of Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Outstanding:
January 1, 2012		384		$	15.40
Granted		-			-
Exercised		(22	)		7.89
Cancelled or forfeited		-			-
Outstanding at March 31, 2012		362		$	15.86		1.64

Vested and expected to vest
at March 31, 2012		362		$	15.86		1.64
Exercisable at March 31, 2012		306		$	15.83		0.99

During the three fiscal months ended March 31, 2012, 5,000 options vested. At March 31, 2012, there are 56,000 unvested options outstanding, with a weighted average grant-date fair value of $10.10 per option.

The pretax aggregate intrinsic value (the difference between the closing stock price on the last trading day of the first fiscal quarter of 2012 of $12.16 per share and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on March 31, 2012 is $2. This amount changes based on changes in the market value of the Company’s common stock. During the three fiscal months ended March 31, 2012, 22,000 options were exercised. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three fiscal months ended March 31, 2012 was approximately $110.

Restricted Stock Units

RSU activity under the 2007 Program as of March 31, 2012 and changes during the three fiscal months then ended are presented below (number of RSUs in thousands):

	Number of RSUs		Weighted Average Grant-date Fair Value per Unit
Outstanding:
January 1, 2012		891	$	12.58
Granted		437		12.31
Vested		-		-
Cancelled or forfeited		-		-
Outstanding at March 31, 2012		1,328	$	12.49

Expected to vest at March 31, 2012		1,328

The Company recognizes compensation cost for RSUs that are expected to vest. The Company expects all performance-based vesting criteria to be achieved. RSUs with performance-based vesting criteria are expected to vest as follows (number of RSUs in thousands):

Phantom Stock Plan

The Company maintains a phantom stock plan for certain senior executives. The plan authorizes the grant of up to 300,000 phantom stock units to the extent provided for in the Company’s employment agreements with such senior executives. Each phantom stock unit entitles the recipient to receive a share of common stock at the individual’s termination of employment or any other future date specified in the applicable employment agreement. The phantom stock units are fully vested at all times.

Phantom stock unit activity under the phantom stock plan as of March 31, 2012 and changes during the three fiscal months then ended are presented below (number of phantom stock units in thousands):

	Number of units		Grant-date Fair Value per Unit
Outstanding:
January 1, 2012		87
Granted		10	$	9.33
Redeemed for common stock		-
Outstanding at March 31, 2012		97

- Definition

The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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Segment Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Information

Note 8 – Segment Information

Vishay operates, and its chief operating decision maker makes strategic and operating decisions with regards to assessing performance and allocating resources based on, five reporting segments: MOSFETs, Diodes, Optoelectronic Components, Resistors & Inductors, and Capacitors.

The Company evaluates business segment performance on operating income, exclusive of certain items (“segment operating income”). Only dedicated, direct selling, general, and administrative expenses of the segments are included in the calculation of segment operating income. The Company’s calculation of segment operating income excludes such selling, general, and administrative costs as global operations, sales and marketing, information systems, finance and administration groups, as well as restructuring and severance costs, asset write-downs, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairments, inventory write-downs, gains or losses on purchase commitments, and other items. Management believes that evaluating segment performance excluding such items is meaningful because it provides insight with respect to intrinsic operating results of the Company. These items represent reconciling items between segment operating income and consolidated operating income. Business segment assets are the owned or allocated assets used by each business.

The following tables set forth business segment information:

	MOSFETs		Diodes		Optoelectronic Components		Resistors & Inductors		Capacitors		Unallocated Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses			Total
Fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012:
Product Sales	$	94,701	$	120,134	$	50,612	$	157,254	$	113,926	$	-		$	536,627
Royalty Revenues		137		-		27		1,756		-		-		$	1,920
Total Revenue	$	94,838	$	120,134	$	50,639	$	159,010	$	113,926	$	-		$	538,547

Gross Margin	$	10,617	$	25,054	$	17,294	$	54,259	$	29,485	$	-		$	136,709

Operating Income	$	1,323	$	19,359	$	14,045	$	46,512	$	23,917	$	(54,811	)	$	50,345

Fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2011:
Product Sales	$	142,901	$	159,417	$	57,706	$	171,919	$	161,852	$	-		$	693,795
Royalty Revenues		97		-		42		1,217		-		-		$	1,356
Total Revenue	$	142,998	$	159,417	$	57,748	$	173,136	$	161,852	$	-		$	695,151

Gross Margin	$	39,439	$	39,140	$	19,948	$	61,158	$	54,978	$	-		$	214,663

Operating Income	$	29,410	$	32,800	$	16,357	$	54,104	$	48,333	$	(58,806	)	$	122,198

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Earnings Per Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Note 9 – Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders (shares in thousands):

	Fiscal quarters ended
	March 31, 2012		April 2, 2011

Numerator:
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
Net earnings	$	33,812	$	75,287

Adjustment to the numerator for continuing operations and net earnings:
Interest savings assuming conversion of dilutive convertible and exchangeable notes, net of tax		90		47

Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
Net earnings	$	33,902	$	75,334

Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share:
Weighted average shares		157,199		165,186

Effect of dilutive securities:
Convertible and exchangeable debt instruments		6,176		9,761
Other		569		714
Dilutive potential common shares		6,745		10,475

Denominator for diluted earnings per share:
Adjusted weighted average shares		163,944		175,661

Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders	$	0.22	$	0.46

Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders	$	0.21	$	0.43

Diluted earnings per share for the periods presented do not reflect the following weighted average potential common shares that would have an antidilutive effect or have unsatisfied performance conditions (in thousands):

	Fiscal quarters ended
	March 31, 2012	April 2, 2011
Convertible and exchangeable notes:
Convertible Senior Debentures, due 2040	19,809	-
Convertible Senior Debentures, due 2041	7,885	-
Weighted average employee stock options	358	5
Weighted average warrants	8,824	8,824
Weighted average other	208	36

In periods in which they are dilutive, if the potential common shares related to the exchangeable notes are included in the computation, the related interest savings, net of tax, assuming conversion/exchange is added to the net earnings used to compute earnings per share.

The Company’s convertible debt instruments are only convertible upon the occurrence of certain events. While none of these events has occurred as of March 31, 2012, certain conditions which could trigger conversion have been deemed to be non-substantive, and accordingly, the Company has always assumed the conversion of these instruments in its diluted earnings per share computation during periods in which they are dilutive.

At the direction of its Board of Directors, the Company intends, upon conversion, to repay the principal amounts of the convertible senior debentures, due 2040 and due 2041, in cash and settle any additional amounts in shares of Vishay common stock. Accordingly, the debentures are included in the diluted earnings per share computation using the “treasury stock method” (similar to options and warrants) rather than the “if converted method” otherwise required for convertible debt. Under the “treasury stock method,” Vishay calculates the number of shares issuable under the terms of the notes based on the average market price of Vishay common stock during the period, and that number is included in the total diluted shares figure for the period. If the average market price is less than $13.88, no shares are included in the diluted earnings per share computation for the convertible senior debentures due 2040, and if the average market price is less than $19.02, no shares are included in the diluted earnings per share computation for the convertible senior debentures due 2041.

Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Note 10 – Fair Value Measurements

The fair value measurement accounting guidance establishes a valuation hierarchy of the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s own assumptions.

An asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. There have been no changes in the classification of any financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy in the periods presented.

The following table provides the financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis:

	Total Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
March 31, 2012:
Assets:
Assets held in rabbi trusts	$	33,143		$	21,368	$	11,775	$	-
Available for sale securities	$	7,153			7,153		-		-
	$	40,296		$	28,521	$	11,775	$	-
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2040	$	(490	)	$	-	$	-	$	(490	)
Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2041	$	(317	)		-		-		(317	)
	$	(807	)	$	-	$	-	$	(807	)

December 31, 2011:
Assets:
Assets held in rabbi trusts	$	31,698		$	20,569	$	11,129	$	-
Available for sale securities	$	6,776			6,776		-		-
	$	38,474		$	27,345	$	11,129	$	-
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2040	$	(594	)	$	-	$	-	$	(594	)
Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2041	$	(392	)		-		-		(392	)
	$	(986	)	$	-	$	-	$	(986	)

The Company maintains non-qualified trusts, referred to as “rabbi” trusts, to fund payments under deferred compensation and non-qualified pension plans. Rabbi trust assets consist primarily of marketable securities, classified as available-for-sale and company-owned life insurance assets. The marketable securities held in the rabbi trusts are valued using quoted market prices on the last business day of the period. The company-owned life insurance assets are valued in consultation with the Company’s insurance brokers using the value of underlying assets of the insurance contracts. The fair value measurement of the marketable securities held in the rabbi trust is considered a Level 1 measurement and the measurement of the company-owned life insurance assets is considered a Level 2 measurement within the fair value hierarchy.

The Company holds available for sale investments in debt securities that are intended to fund a portion of its other postretirement benefit obligations outside of the United States. The investments are valued based on quoted market prices on the last business day of the year. The fair value measurement of the investments is considered a Level 1 measurement within the fair value hierarchy.

The convertible senior debentures, due 2040 and due 2041, issued by the Company on November 9, 2010 and May 13, 2011, respectively, contain embedded derivative features that GAAP requires to be bifurcated and remeasured each reporting period. Each quarter, the change in the fair value of the embedded derivative features, if any, is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company uses a derivative valuation model to derive the value of the embedded derivative features. Key inputs into this valuation model are the Company’s current stock price, risk-free interest rates, the stock dividend yield, the stock volatility, and the debentures’ credit spread over London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The first three aforementioned inputs are based on observable market data and are considered Level 2 inputs while the last two aforementioned inputs are unobservable and thus require management’s judgment and are considered Level 3 inputs. The fair value measurement is considered a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy.

The fair value of the long-term debt, excluding the derivative liability, at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is approximately $629,798 and $533,900, respectively, compared to its carrying value, excluding the derivative liability, of $388,679 and $398,068, respectively. The Company estimates the fair value of its long-term debt using a combination of quoted market prices for similar financing arrangements and expected future payments discounted at risk-adjusted rates, which are considered Level 2 inputs.

The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, long-term notes receivable, short-term notes payable, and accounts payable. The carrying amounts for these financial instruments reported in the consolidated balance sheets approximate their fair values.

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The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Restructuring and Related Activities	3 Months Ended
Restructuring and Related Activities	Mar. 31, 2012
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities	Note 11 – Restructuring and Related Activities Subsequent Event – Sale of Property On April 3, 2012, Vishay sold a property in Belgium vacated as a result of its restructuring activities in prior years for approximately $14,200. Vishay will recognize a gain on the sale of the property of approximately $12,100 within its statements of operations and proceeds from the sale of property and equipment of approximately $3,400 within its statement of cash flows in the second fiscal quarter of 2012. The remaining proceeds will be reported as proceeds from the sale of property and equipment within the statements of cash flows as the cash is received over the next three years.

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The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled.

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Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation (Policies)	Mar. 31, 2012
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Fiscal Period, Policy	The Company reports interim financial information for 13-week periods beginning on a Sunday and ending on a Saturday, except for the first fiscal quarter, which always begins on January 1, and the fourth fiscal quarter, which always ends on December 31. The four fiscal quarters in 2012 end on March 31, 2012, June 30, 2012, September 29, 2012, and December 31, 2012. The four fiscal quarters in 2011 ended on April 2, 2011, July 2, 2011, October 1, 2011, and December 31, 2011, respectively.
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle, Description	<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-4, <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS</font>. The ASU generally aligns the principles for fair value measurements and the related disclosure requirements under GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards<font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">. </font>The updated guidance clarifies existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements and requires additional disclosure requirements. The ASU is effective for the Company for interim and annual periods beginning after January 1, 2012. Vishay adopted the ASU on January 1, 2012. The adoption of the ASU had no effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.</font></div><div style="DISPLAY: block; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt"><br /></div><div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-8, <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-STYLE: italic">Testing Goodwill for Impairment.</font> Under the revised guidance, the Company has the option of performing a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the reporting unit when testing goodwill for impairment. If the Company determines, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying amount, the two-step impairment test would be required. The ASU does not change how goodwill is calculated or assigned to reporting units, nor does it revise the requirement to test goodwill annually for impairment. In addition, the ASU does not amend the requirement to test goodwill for impairment between annual tests if events or circumstances warrant; however, it does revise the examples of events and circumstances that an entity should consider. The ASU is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests beginning after January 1, 2012. Vishay adopted the ASU on January 1, 2012. The adoption of the ASU had no effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.</font></div>

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Disclosure of accounting policy for determining an entity's fiscal year or other fiscal period. This disclosure may include identification of the fiscal period end-date, the length of the fiscal period, any reporting period lag between the entity and its subsidiaries, or equity investees. If a reporting lag exists, the closing date of the entity having a different period end is generally noted, along with an explanation of the necessity for using different closing dates. Any intervening events that materially affect the entity's financial position or results of operations are generally also disclosed.

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Income Taxes (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Policies)	Mar. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Effective Income tax Rate Description	The effective tax rates for the periods ended March 31, 2012 and April 2, 2011 reflect the Company’s expected tax rate on reported income from continuing operations before income tax and tax adjustments. The Company operates in a global environment with significant operations in various jurisdictions outside the United States. Accordingly, the consolidated income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the Company’s earnings and the applicable tax rates in the various jurisdictions where the Company operates.

Stock-Based Compensation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation (Policies)	Mar. 31, 2012
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Share-based compensation arrangement by share based payment award, method of measuring cost of award	<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The amount of compensation cost related to stock-based payment transactions is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments issued. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. <font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The Company determines compensation cost for restricted stock units (“RSUs”), phantom stock units, and restricted stock based on the grant-date fair value of the underlying common stock. </font>Compensation cost is recognized over the period that an officer, employee, or non-employee director provides service in exchange for the award.</font></div>

Segment Information (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Segment Information (Policies)	Mar. 31, 2012
Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Measurement	<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">The Company evaluates business segment performance on operating income, exclusive of certain items (“segment operating income”). Only dedicated, direct selling, general, and administrative expenses of the segments are included in the calculation of segment operating income. The Company’s calculation of segment operating income excludes such selling, general, and administrative costs as global operations, sales and marketing, information systems, finance and administration groups, as well as restructuring and severance costs, asset write-downs, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairments, inventory write-downs, gains or losses on purchase commitments, and other items. Management believes that evaluating segment performance excluding such items is meaningful because it provides insight with respect to intrinsic operating results of the Company. These items represent reconciling items between segment operating income and consolidated operating income. Business segment assets are the owned or allocated assets used by each business.</font></div>
Segment Reporting General Information	<div style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN-LEFT: 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0pt" align="justify"><font style="DISPLAY: inline; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman">Vishay operates, and its chief operating decision maker makes strategic and operating decisions with regards to assessing performance and allocating resources based on, five reporting segments: MOSFETs, Diodes, Optoelectronic Components, Resistors & Inductors, and Capacitors.</font></div>

- Definition

An explanation of the measurements of segment profit or loss and segment assets for each reportable segment, including (a) the basis of accounting for any transactions between reportable segments; (b) the nature of any differences between the measurements of the reportable segments' profits or losses and the entity's consolidated income before income taxes, extraordinary items, and discontinued operations (which could include accounting policies and policies for allocation of centrally incurred costs that are necessary for an understanding of the reported segment information); (c) the nature of any differences between the measurements of the reportable segments' assets and the entity's consolidated assets (which could include accounting policies and policies for allocation of jointly used assets that are necessary for an understanding of the reported segment information); (d) the nature of any changes from prior periods in the measurement methods used to determine reported segment profit or loss and the effect, if any, of those changes on the measure of segment profit or loss; and (e) the nature and effect of any asymmetrical allocations to segments.

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Earnings Per Share (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Earnings Per Share (Policies)	Mar. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Discussion on convertible debt included in computation of earnings per share diluted	The Company’s convertible debt instruments are only convertible upon the occurrence of certain events. While none of these events has occurred as of March 31, 2012, certain conditions which could trigger conversion have been deemed to be non-substantive, and accordingly, the Company has always assumed the conversion of these instruments in its diluted earnings per share computation during periods in which they are dilutive.
Discussion on convertible debt not included in computation of earnings per share diluted	At the direction of its Board of Directors, the Company intends, upon conversion, to repay the principal amounts of the convertible senior debentures, due 2040 and due 2041, in cash and settle any additional amounts in shares of Vishay common stock. Accordingly, the debentures are included in the diluted earnings per share computation using the “treasury stock method” (similar to options and warrants) rather than the “if converted method” otherwise required for convertible debt. Under the “treasury stock method,” Vishay calculates the number of shares issuable under the terms of the notes based on the average market price of Vishay common stock during the period, and that number is included in the total diluted shares figure for the period. If the average market price is less than $13.88, no shares are included in the diluted earnings per share computation for the convertible senior debentures due 2040, and if the average market price is less than $19.02, no shares are included in the diluted earnings per share computation for the convertible senior debentures due 2041.

Fair Value Measurements (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements (Policies)	Mar. 31, 2012
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy	The fair value measurement accounting guidance establishes a valuation hierarchy of the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels: Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s own assumptions. An asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. There have been no changes in the classification of any financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy in the periods presented.

Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]

Other intangible assets are as follows:

	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011

Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
(Definite-lived):
Patents and acquired technology	$	116,217		$	111,428
Capitalized software		54,348			53,721
Customer relationships		96,894			57,723
Tradenames		37,365			36,762
Non-competition agreements		1,700			1,000
		306,524			260,634
Accumulated amortization:
Patents and acquired technology		(91,125	)		(89,379	)
Capitalized software		(49,083	)		(47,836	)
Customer relationships		(28,019	)		(26,174	)
Tradenames		(14,637	)		(13,615	)
Non-competition agreements		(155	)		(62	)
		(183,019	)		(177,066	)
Net Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization		123,505			83,568

Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization
(Indefinite-lived):
Tradenames		20,359			20,359
	$	143,864		$	103,927

Estimated annual amortization expense for each of the next five years

Estimated annual amortization expense of intangible assets on the balance sheet at March 31, 2012 for the full year 2012 and each of the next four years is as follows:

2012	$	15,278
2013		15,282
2014		15,162
2015		15,094
2016		13,406

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Long-Term Debt [Abstract]

Liability and equity of component of convertible senior debentures

The carrying values of the liability and equity components of the convertible debentures due 2041 are reflected in the Company’s consolidated condensed balance sheets as follows:

	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Liability component:
Principal amount of the debentures	$	150,000		$	150,000
Unamortized discount		(99,639	)		(99,843	)
Embedded derivative		317			392
Carrying value of liability component	$	50,678		$	50,549

Equity component - net carrying value	$	62,246		$	62,246

The carrying values of the liability and equity components of the convertible debentures due 2040 are reflected in the Company’s consolidated condensed balance sheets as follows:

	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Liability component:
Principal amount of the debentures	$	275,000		$	275,000
Unamortized discount		(176,724	)		(177,131	)
Embedded derivative		490			594
Carrying value of liability component	$	98,766		$	98,463

Equity component - net carrying value	$	110,094		$	110,094

Schedule of long-term debt instruments

Long-term debt consists of the following:

	March 31, 2012		December 31, 2011

Credit facility	$	145,000	$	155,000
Exchangeable unsecured notes, due 2102		95,042		95,042
Convertible senior debentures, due 2040		98,766		98,463
Convertible senior debentures, due 2041		50,678		50,549
		389,486		399,054
Less current portion		-		-
	$	389,486	$	399,054

Convertible debentures, interest expense

Interest expense related to the convertible debentures due 2041 is reflected on the consolidated condensed statement of operations as follows:

	Fiscal quarter ended
	March 31, 2012
Contractual coupon interest	$	844
Non-cash amortization of debt discount		204
Non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs		12
Non-cash change in value of derivative liability		(75	)
Total interest expense related to the debentures	$	985

Interest expense related to the convertible debentures due 2040 is reflected on the consolidated condensed statements of operations as follows:

	Fiscal quarters ended
	March 31, 2012			April 2, 2011
Contractual coupon interest	$	1,547		$	1,547
Non-cash amortization of debt discount		407			376
Non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs		22			22
Non-cash change in value of derivative liability		(104	)		(61	)
Total interest expense related to the debentures	$	1,872		$	1,884

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]

Components of the net periodic pension cost under defined benefit pension plans

The following table shows the components of the net periodic pension cost for the first fiscal quarters of 2012 and 2011 for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans:

	Fiscal quarter ended						Fiscal quarter ended
	March 31, 2012						April 2, 2011
	U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans			U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans

Net service cost	$	-		$	814		$	-		$	827
Interest cost		3,927			2,374			4,068			2,562
Expected return on plan assets		(4,716	)		(412	)		(4,653	)		(391	)
Amortization of prior service cost		550			-			641			-
Amortization of losses		3,111			418			2,102			249
Net periodic benefit cost	$	2,872		$	3,194		$	2,158		$	3,247

Net periodic benefit cost under other postretirement benefit plans

The following table shows the components of the net periodic benefit cost for the first fiscal quarters of 2012 and 2011 for the Company’s other postretirement benefit plans:

	Fiscal quarter ended					Fiscal quarter ended
	March 31, 2012					April 2, 2011
	U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans		U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans

Service cost	$	18		$	64	$	19		$	67
Interest cost		130			73		146			69
Amortization of prior service credit		(102	)		-		(110	)		-
Amortization of transition obligation		8			-		12			-
Amortization of gains		(22	)		-		(61	)		-
Net periodic benefit cost	$	32		$	137	$	6		$	136

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Summary of recognized stock-based compensation expense

The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense recognized:

	Fiscal quarters ended
	March 31, 2012		April 2, 2011

Stock options	$	27	$	120
Restricted stock units		1,135		1,066
Phantom stock units		93		222
Total	$	1,255	$	1,408

Schedule of unrecognized compensation cost, nonvested awards

The following table summarizes unrecognized compensation cost and the weighted average remaining amortization periods at March 31, 2012 (amortization periods in years):

	Unrecognized Compensation Cost		Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Periods

Stock options	$	65		1.0
Restricted stock units		8,564		1.8
Phantom stock units		-		0.0
Total	$	8,629

Schedule of share based compensation, stock options, activity

	Number of Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Outstanding:
January 1, 2012		384		$	15.40
Granted		-			-
Exercised		(22	)		7.89
Cancelled or forfeited		-			-
Outstanding at March 31, 2012		362		$	15.86		1.64

Vested and expected to vest
at March 31, 2012		362		$	15.86		1.64
Exercisable at March 31, 2012		306		$	15.83		0.99

Schedule of share-based compensation, restricted stock units award activity

RSU activity under the 2007 Program as of March 31, 2012 and changes during the three fiscal months then ended are presented below (number of RSUs in thousands):

	Number of RSUs		Weighted Average Grant-date Fair Value per Unit
Outstanding:
January 1, 2012		891	$	12.58
Granted		437		12.31
Vested		-		-
Cancelled or forfeited		-		-
Outstanding at March 31, 2012		1,328	$	12.49

Expected to vest at March 31, 2012		1,328

Schedule of share-based compensation arrangement by share-based units, vested and expected to vest

Phantom stock unit activity

Phantom stock unit activity under the phantom stock plan as of March 31, 2012 and changes during the three fiscal months then ended are presented below (number of phantom stock units in thousands):

	Number of units		Grant-date Fair Value per Unit
Outstanding:
January 1, 2012		87
Granted		10	$	9.33
Redeemed for common stock		-
Outstanding at March 31, 2012		97

Segment Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Segment Information [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment

The following tables set forth business segment information:

	MOSFETs		Diodes		Optoelectronic Components		Resistors & Inductors		Capacitors		Unallocated Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses			Total
Fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012:
Product Sales	$	94,701	$	120,134	$	50,612	$	157,254	$	113,926	$	-		$	536,627
Royalty Revenues		137		-		27		1,756		-		-		$	1,920
Total Revenue	$	94,838	$	120,134	$	50,639	$	159,010	$	113,926	$	-		$	538,547

Gross Margin	$	10,617	$	25,054	$	17,294	$	54,259	$	29,485	$	-		$	136,709

Operating Income	$	1,323	$	19,359	$	14,045	$	46,512	$	23,917	$	(54,811	)	$	50,345

Fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2011:
Product Sales	$	142,901	$	159,417	$	57,706	$	171,919	$	161,852	$	-		$	693,795
Royalty Revenues		97		-		42		1,217		-		-		$	1,356
Total Revenue	$	142,998	$	159,417	$	57,748	$	173,136	$	161,852	$	-		$	695,151

Gross Margin	$	39,439	$	39,140	$	19,948	$	61,158	$	54,978	$	-		$	214,663

Operating Income	$	29,410	$	32,800	$	16,357	$	54,104	$	48,333	$	(58,806	)	$	122,198

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders (shares in thousands):

	Fiscal quarters ended
	March 31, 2012		April 2, 2011

Numerator:
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
Net earnings	$	33,812	$	75,287

Adjustment to the numerator for continuing operations and net earnings:
Interest savings assuming conversion of dilutive convertible and exchangeable notes, net of tax		90		47

Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
Net earnings	$	33,902	$	75,334

Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share:
Weighted average shares		157,199		165,186

Effect of dilutive securities:
Convertible and exchangeable debt instruments		6,176		9,761
Other		569		714
Dilutive potential common shares		6,745		10,475

Denominator for diluted earnings per share:
Adjusted weighted average shares		163,944		175,661

Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders	$	0.22	$	0.46

Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders	$	0.21	$	0.43

Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share

	Fiscal quarters ended
	March 31, 2012	April 2, 2011
Convertible and exchangeable notes:
Convertible Senior Debentures, due 2040	19,809	-
Convertible Senior Debentures, due 2041	7,885	-
Weighted average employee stock options	358	5
Weighted average warrants	8,824	8,824
Weighted average other	208	36

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Schedule of fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring basis

The following table provides the financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis:

	Total Fair Value			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
March 31, 2012:
Assets:
Assets held in rabbi trusts	$	33,143		$	21,368	$	11,775	$	-
Available for sale securities	$	7,153			7,153		-		-
	$	40,296		$	28,521	$	11,775	$	-
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2040	$	(490	)	$	-	$	-	$	(490	)
Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2041	$	(317	)		-		-		(317	)
	$	(807	)	$	-	$	-	$	(807	)

December 31, 2011:
Assets:
Assets held in rabbi trusts	$	31,698		$	20,569	$	11,129	$	-
Available for sale securities	$	6,776			6,776		-		-
	$	38,474		$	27,345	$	11,129	$	-
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2040	$	(594	)	$	-	$	-	$	(594	)
Embedded derivative - convertible debentures due 2041	$	(392	)		-		-		(392	)
	$	(986	)	$	-	$	-	$	(986	)

Acquisition Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Acquisition Activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 02, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	$ (85,642)	$ 0
HiRel Systems [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired			$ 85,642
Amount of purchase price allocated to definite-lived intangible assets	43,950
Amount of purchase price allocated to goodwill	$ 25,864

Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 02, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	$ 306,524		$ 260,634
Accumulated amortization	(183,019)		(177,066)
Net Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	123,505		83,568
Intangible assets, net	143,864		103,927
Amortization expense (excluding capitalized software)	3,599	$ 3,769
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2012	15,278
2013	15,282
2014	15,162
2015	15,094
2016	13,406
HiRel Systems [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense (excluding capitalized software)	587
Portion of HiRel purchase price allocated to intangible assets	43,950
Patents and Acquired Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	116,217		111,428
Accumulated amortization	(91,125)		(89,379)
Capitalized Software [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	54,348		53,721
Accumulated amortization	(49,083)		(47,836)
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	96,894		57,723
Accumulated amortization	(28,019)		(26,174)
Tradenames [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	37,365		36,762
Accumulated amortization	(14,637)		(13,615)
Intangible Assets Not Subject to Amortization (Indefinite-lived)	20,359		20,359
Non-competition Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	1,700		1,000
Accumulated amortization	$ (155)		$ (62)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 02, 2011
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Company's Deferred Tax Assets In Israel		$ 10,024
Increase in liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits	$ 1,203

- Definition

The component of total income tax expense for the period comprised of the increase (decrease) in the entity's net foreign deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to continuing operations as determined by applying the provisions of applicable enacted tax laws of countries other than the country of domicile.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Deferred Tax Expense (or Benefit)
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 9
-Subparagraph (b)
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 109
-Paragraph 289
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-Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)
-Number Topic 6
-Section I
-Subsection 7

+ Details

Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Long-Term Debt (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 02, 2011	Apr. 03, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Credit facility		$ 145,000,000			$ 155,000,000
Exchangeable unsecured notes, due 2102		95,042,000			95,042,000
Long-term Debt		389,486,000			399,054,000
Less current portion		0			0
Long-term debt, less current portion		389,486,000			399,054,000
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Non-cash amortization of debt discount		611,000	$ 376,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		450,000,000		$ 528,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amendment Fee Amount	$ 390,000
Convertible Senior Debentures 2040 [Member]
Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Convertible senior debentures		$ 98,766,000			98,463,000
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible senior debentures issuance date		November 9, 2010
Principal amount of convertible senior debentures		$ 275,000,000			275,000,000
Principal amount of the debentures		275,000,000			275,000,000
Unamortized discount		(176,724,000)			(177,131,000)
Embedded derivative		490,000			594,000
Carrying value of liability component		98,766,000			98,463,000
Equity component - net carrying value		$ 110,094,000			110,094,000
Stated rate of interest on convertible senior debentures (in hundredths)		2.25%
Effective rate of interest on convertible senior debentures (in hundredths)		8.00%
Contractual coupon interest		$ 1,547,000	1,547,000
Non-cash amortization of debt discount		407,000	376,000
Non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs		22,000	22,000
Non-cash change in value of derivative liability		(104,000)	(61,000)
Total interest expense related to the debentures		1,872,000	$ 1,884,000
Convertible Senior Debentures 2041 [Member]
Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Convertible senior debentures		$ 50,678,000			50,549,000
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible senior debentures issuance date		May 13, 2011
Principal amount of convertible senior debentures		$ 150,000,000			150,000,000
Principal amount of the debentures		150,000,000			150,000,000
Unamortized discount		(99,639,000)			(99,843,000)
Embedded derivative		317,000			392,000
Carrying value of liability component		50,678,000			50,549,000
Equity component - net carrying value		$ 62,246,000			$ 62,246,000
Stated rate of interest on convertible senior debentures (in hundredths)		2.25%
Effective rate of interest on convertible senior debentures (in hundredths)		8.375%
Contractual coupon interest		$ 844,000
Non-cash amortization of debt discount		204,000
Non-cash amortization of deferred financing costs		12,000
Non-cash change in value of derivative liability		(75,000)
Total interest expense related to the debentures		$ 985,000
Debt instrument percentage of conversion price (in hundredths)		130.00%
Debt instrument, conversion price amount		$ 24.73
Debt instrument, Percentage of sale price of common stock (in hundredths)		98.00%
Debt instrument, initial conversion shares of common stock		52.5659
Debt instrument, principal amount of debentures		$ 1,000
Debt instrument, initial conversion price (in dollars per share)		$ 19.02
Debt instrument, percentage of initial conversion price premium (in hundredths)		12.50%
Debt instrument, conversion price (in dollars per share)		$ 16.91

Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 02, 2011
Non-U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net service cost	$ 814	$ 827
Interest cost	2,374	2,562
Expected return on plan assets	(412)	(391)
Amortization of transition obligation	0	0
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	0	0
Amortization of gains (losses)	418	249
Net periodic benefit cost	3,194	3,247
U.S. Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net service cost	0	0
Interest cost	3,927	4,068
Expected return on plan assets	(4,716)	(4,653)
Amortization of transition obligation	0	0
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	550	641
Amortization of gains (losses)	3,111	2,102
Net periodic benefit cost	2,872	2,158
United States Postretirement Benefit Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net service cost	18	19
Interest cost	130	146
Amortization of transition obligation	8	12
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	(102)	(110)
Amortization of gains (losses)	(22)	(61)
Net periodic benefit cost	32	6
Foreign Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net service cost	64	67
Interest cost	73	69
Amortization of transition obligation	0	0
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	0	0
Amortization of gains (losses)	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 137	$ 136

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Apr. 02, 2011 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense recognized \| $	$ 1,255	$ 1,408
Unrecognized Compensation Cost \| $			$ 8,629
Expiration date of the 2007 stock incentive plan	May 22, 2017
Maximum number of shares granted under restricted stock, unrestricted stock, RSU's and stock options to officers, employees and employee directors (in shares)			3,000,000
Outstanding:
Balance	384,000
Balance (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 15.40
Granted (in shares)	0
Granted (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares			$ 0.00
Exercised (in shares)	(22,095)
Exercised (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares			$ 7.89
Cancelled or forfeited (in shares)	0
Cancelled or forfeited (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 0.00
Balance	362,000
Balance (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 15.86
Weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at March 31, 2012			1.64
Vested and expected to vest [Abstract]
Vested and expected to vest (in shares)			362,000
Vested and expected to vest (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 15.40		$ 15.86
Remaining contractual term of options, vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2012	1.64
Exercisable (in shares)			306,000
Exercisable (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares			$ 15.83
Remaining contractual term of options, exercisable at March 31, 2012	0.99
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, vested during period (in shares)	5,000
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, non-vested, outstanding (in shares)			56,000
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, non-vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares			$ 10.10
Stock price per share (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares			$ 12.16
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, options, exercisable, intrinsic value \| $			$ 2
Stock options exercised (in shares)	22,095
Intrinsic value under share based compensation scheme \| $	$ 110
Outstanding:
Balance (in shares)	891,000
Balance (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 12.58
Granted (in shares)	437,000
Granted (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 12.31
Vested (in shares)	0
Vested (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 0.00
Cancelled or forfeited (in shares)	0
Cancelled or forfeited (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares			$ 0.00
Balance (in shares)	1,328,000
Balance (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 12.49
Expected to vest at March 31, 2012 (in shares)			1,328,000
Number of RSUs with performance-based vesting criteria expected to vest			324,000
Number of RSUs with performance-based vesting criteria expected to vest			233,000
Number of RSUs with performance-based vesting criteria expected to vest			276,000
Outstanding:
Balance (in shares)	87,000
Granted (in shares)	10,000
Granted (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 9.33
Balance (in shares)	97,000
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense recognized \| $	$ 27	120
Unrecognized Compensation Cost \| $			$ 65
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Periods	1.0
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense recognized \| $	$ 1,135	1,066
Unrecognized Compensation Cost \| $			8,564
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Periods	1.8
Phantom Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense recognized \| $	$ 93	$ 222
Unrecognized Compensation Cost \| $			$ 0
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Periods	0.0

Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 02, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product Sales	$ 536,627	$ 693,795
Royalty Revenues	1,920	1,356
Total Revenue	538,547	695,151
Gross Margin	136,709	214,663
Operating Income (Loss)	50,345	122,198
MOSFETS Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product Sales	94,701	142,901
Royalty Revenues	137	97
Total Revenue	94,838	142,998
Gross Margin	10,617	39,439
Operating Income	1,323	29,410
Diodes Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product Sales	120,134	159,417
Royalty Revenues	0	0
Total Revenue	120,134	159,417
Gross Margin	25,054	39,140
Operating Income	19,359	32,800
Optoelectronic Components Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product Sales	50,612	57,706
Royalty Revenues	27	42
Total Revenue	50,639	57,748
Gross Margin	17,294	19,948
Operating Income	14,045	16,357
Resistors And Inductors Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product Sales	157,254	171,919
Royalty Revenues	1,756	1,217
Total Revenue	159,010	173,136
Gross Margin	54,259	61,158
Operating Income	46,512	54,104
Capacitors Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product Sales	113,926	161,852
Royalty Revenues	0	0
Total Revenue	113,926	161,852
Gross Margin	29,485	54,978
Operating Income	23,917	48,333
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Product Sales	0	0
Royalty Revenues	0	0
Total Revenue	0	0
Gross Margin	0	0
Operating Income	$ (54,811)	$ (58,806)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Apr. 02, 2011
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
Net earnings	$ 33,812	$ 75,287
Adjustment to the numerator for continuing operations and net earnings:
Interest savings assuming conversion of dilutive convertible and exchangeable notes, net of tax	90	47
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
Net earnings	$ 33,902	$ 75,334
Denominator for basic earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	157,199	165,186
Effect of dilutive securities:
Convertible and exchangeable debt instruments	6,176	9,761
Other	569	714
Dilutive potential common shares	6,745	10,475
Denominator for diluted earnings per share:
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	163,944	175,661
Basic earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.22	$ 0.46
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Vishay stockholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.21	$ 0.43
Convertible Senior Debentures 2041 [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount (in shares)	7,885	0
Minimum market price of common stock for inclusion of shares issuable upon conversion of senior debentures for calculation of diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 19.02
Weighted average other [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount (in shares)	208	36
Weighted average warrants [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount (in shares)	8,824	8,824
Convertible Senior Debentures 2040 [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount (in shares)	19,809	0
Minimum market price of common stock for inclusion of shares issuable upon conversion of senior debentures for calculation of diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 13.88
Weighted average employees stock options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount (in shares)	358	5

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets:
Assets held in rabbi trusts	$ 33,143	$ 31,698
Available for sale securities	7,153	6,776
Fair Value Assets	40,296	38,474
Liabilities:
Fair Value Liabilities	(807)	(986)
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	629,798	533,900
Carrying value of long-term debt, excluding derivative liabilities	388,679	398,068
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Assets held in rabbi trusts	21,368	20,569
Available for sale securities	7,153	6,776
Fair Value Assets	28,521	27,345
Liabilities:
Fair Value Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Assets held in rabbi trusts	11,775	11,129
Available for sale securities	0	0
Fair Value Assets	11,775	11,129
Liabilities:
Fair Value Liabilities	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Assets held in rabbi trusts	0	0
Available for sale securities	0	0
Fair Value Assets	0	0
Liabilities:
Fair Value Liabilities	(807)	(986)
Convertible Senior Debentures 2040 [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	$ (490)	(594)
Convertible senior debentures	November 9, 2010
Convertible Senior Debentures 2040 [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	$ 0	0
Convertible Senior Debentures 2040 [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	0	0
Convertible Senior Debentures 2040 [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	(490)	(594)
Convertible Senior Debentures 2041 [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	$ (317)	(392)
Convertible senior debentures	May 13, 2011
Convertible Senior Debentures 2041 [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	$ 0	0
Convertible Senior Debentures 2041 [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	0	0
Convertible Senior Debentures 2041 [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Liabilities:
Embedded derivative	$ (317)	$ (392)

Restructuring and Related Activities (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2012 USD ($) Y	Apr. 02, 2011 USD ($)	Apr. 03, 2012 USD ($)
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total		$ 2,789	$ 1,194
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment, Total		$ 996	$ 959
Belguim [Member]
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total	$ 3,400
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment, Total	$ 12,100
Proceeds from sale of long lived assets held for sale				$ 14,200
Period of collection of proceeds from the sale of land \| Y		3