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common shares Stockholders' Equity: Stockholders' Equity: Total Stockholders' Equity Balance Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Supplementary information: Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans [Member] Unfunded SERP Liability [Member] Tax credit carryforward Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount Tax credit carryforward, valuation allowance Trademarks [Member] Common stock, treasury shares (in shares) Type of Restructuring [Domain] Undistributed earnings (loss) Undistributed Earnings, Basic Unrepatriated foreign earnings Technology [Member] Interest and penalties uncertain tax positions recognized Accrued interest and penalties uncertain tax positions Additions based on tax positions related to the current year Increase in the liability for uncertain tax positions Liability for uncertain tax positions - December 31 Liability for uncertain tax positions - January 1 Unrecognized Tax Benefits Settlement/expiration of statutes of limitations Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reductions Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Decreases resulting from prior period tax positions Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Liability for uncertain tax position that would impact effective tax rate USE OF ESTIMATES Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Charged to costs and expenses Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense Balance at beginning of period Balance at end of period Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance Deductions Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions Deferred tax assets - valuation allowances [Member] Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member] Charged to other accounts Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Other Accounts VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS [Abstract] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Weighted-average shares outstanding [Abstract] Weighted-average shares outstanding: Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) Common share - basic and diluted (in shares) People's Republic of China (PRC) [Member] Germany [Member] United Kingdom [Member] Italy [Member] Macao [Member] Sweden [Member] SWEDEN United States [Member] Refers to Interconnect product which is one of the product groups of the company. Interconnect [Member] A domicile country about which segment information is provided by the entity. North America [Member] A domicile country about which segment information is provided by the entity. Czech Republic [Member] All other foreign countries. All other foreign countries [Member] Refers to circuit protection which is one of the product groups of the company. Circuit protection [Member] Refers to modules which is one of the product groups of the company. Modules [Member] Refers to magnetic which is one of the product groups of the company. Magnetics [Member] Number of industry in which entity operates with its reportable operating segments. Number of industry in which entity operates Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of an entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity. Fibreco and Bel Power Europe [Member] Fibreco and Bel Power Europe Combined [Member] Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of an entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity. Array [Member] Acquisition of shares of Transpower Technology (HK) Limited ("Transpower"), certain intellectual property and other tangible assets related to the Transpower magnetics business of TE Connectivity ("TE"). TRP [Member] DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract] The change in the Chinese Renminbi foreign currency exchange rate during the period. Change in Chinese Renminbi foreign currency exchange rate Refers to warranty period for workmanship defects. Warranty Period Warranty period for workmanship defects Addition, improvement, or renovation to a facility held for productive use including, but not limited to, office, production, storage and distribution facilities and additions or improvements to assets held under a lease arrangement. Buildings and Leasehold improvements [Member] Buildings and Leasehold Improvements [Member] Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of an entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity. Fibreco [Member] Fibreco [Member] Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of an entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity. Powerbox Italy [Member] Powerbox [Member] Dividend rate of one class in excess of dividend rate of another class. Excessive dividend rate of one class over other class Dividend rate Class B common stock in excess of dividend rate of Class A common stock (in hundredths) Components In Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Earnings (loss) and weighted average shares outstanding used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share [Abstract] Denominator [Abstract] Net earnings allocation basic and diluted [Abstract] Undistributed earnings allocation basic and diluted [Abstract] Undistributed earnings (loss) allocation - basic and diluted [Abstract] Earnings allocated to one class of common stock in excess of earnings allocated to another class of stock. Excessive undistributed earnings allocation rate of one class over other class Undistributed earning allocation rate of Class B common stock in excess of Class A common stock (in hundredths) Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of an entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity. GigaCom Interconnect [Member] COMMON STOCK [Abstract] The entire disclosure for an entity's common stock. COMMON STOCK [Text Block] COMMON STOCK Details Of Acquisition [Abstract] Details of acquisition (see Note 2): Total consideration transferred during the reporting period which consists of the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred by the acquirer, the liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree, and the equity interests issued by the acquirer. Fair Value of Consideration Transferred Fair value of consideration transferred The net amount acquired during the reporting period of aggregate identifiable assets acquired in excess of or less than the aggregate liabilities assumed. Fair Value of Identifiable Assets Acquired, Net Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired Cash Paid During Period For [Abstract] Cash (received) paid during the year for: The cash inflow (outflow) from proceeds on notes receivable or payments of notes payable. Proceeds or Repayments of Notes Payable Increase (reduction) in notes payable Tabular disclosure of the net gain (loss) and net prior service cost or credit recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the period for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans, and reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss) for the period, as those amounts, including amortization of the net transition asset or obligation, are recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Gross amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax Tabular disclosure of the components of net benefit costs for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans including service cost, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, gain (loss), prior service cost or credit, transition asset or obligation, and gain (loss) recognized due to settlements or curtailments and disclosure of the net gain (loss) and net prior service cost or credit recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the period for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans. Schedule of Net Benefit Costs, Amount Recognized in Balance Sheet and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] Components of SERP expense The amount of the transfers of assets or liabilities measured on a recurring basis between different levels of the fair value hierarchy. Transfers in out between levels Value of investment in a trust (for example, a 'rabbi trust') set up specifically to accumulate stock for the sole purpose of distribution to participating employees. Investments held in Rabbi Trust [Member] This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents total debt and equity financial instruments including: (1) securities held-to-maturity, (2) trading securities, and (3) securities available-for-sale. Marketable Securities, Fair value disclosure Marketable Securities This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents Available-for-sale Securities which consist of all investments in certain debt and equity securities neither classified as trading or held-to-maturity securities. A debt security represents a creditor relationship with an enterprise. Debt securities include, among other items, US Treasury securities, US government securities, municipal securities, corporate bonds, convertible debt, commercial paper, and all securitized debt instruments. An equity security represents an ownership interest in an enterprise or the right to acquire or dispose of an ownership interest in an enterprise at fixed or determinable prices. Equity securities include, among other things, common stock, certain preferred stock, warrant rights, call options, and put options, but do not include convertible debt. An entity may opt to provide the reader with additional narrative text to better understand the nature of investments in debt and equity securities which are categorized as Available-for-sale. Investments held in Rabbi Trust, Fair Value Disclosure Investments held in Rabbi Trust Percentage of equity interest in class of common stock held by investee. Equity Interest held by Investee Equity interest held by investee (in hundredths) Refers to increase or decrease in cash surrender value. Increase Or Decrease In Cash Surrender Value Increase (decrease) in cash surrender value Represents the companies acquired in a business combination in 2013. Acquired Companies 1 [Member] 2013 Acquired Companies [Member] This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred but excluded from pro forma earnings during the period. Acquisition-related costs excluded from pro forma net earnings The nonrecurring expense related to fair value adjustments excluded from pro form net earnings. Nonrecurring expense related to fair value adjustments excluded from pro forma net earnings Assets acquired [Abstract] Liabilities assumed [Abstract] Gross amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to current deferred tax liabilities. Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Tax Liabilities, current Deferred income tax liability, current This line represents the compensation expense equal to the grant date fair value of restricted shares. Compensation expense equal to the grant date fair value of these restricted shares Compensation expense of grant date fair value of restricted shares The pro forma basic and diluted net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Business Acquisition Pro Forma Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted Earnings per common share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share) The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to income tax payable of the acquired entity. Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Income taxes payable Income taxes payable Refers to the number of restricted shares granted for acquisition during the period. Number of restricted shares granted for acquisition Number of restricted shares granted for acquisition (in shares) Represents the aggregation and reporting of combined amounts of individually immaterial business combinations that were completed during the period. Acquisition 4 [Member] Transpower acquisition [Member] Fair Value of Identifiable Intangible Assets [Abstract] Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of an entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity. TRP and Array [Member] Represents the companies acquired in a business combination. Acquired Companies [Member] 2012 Acquired Companies [Member] The aggregate cost of a major finite and indefinite-lived intangible asset class acquired, during the period, either individually or as part of a group of assets (in either an asset acquisition or business combination). Acquired Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Asset Amount Total identifiable intangible assets acquired Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of an entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity. GigaCom, Fibreco and Bel Power Europe [Member] GigaCom, Fibreco and Bel Power Europe [Member] This element represents acquisition-related costs incurred but excluded from pro forma earnings during the period after tax. Acquisition-related costs incurred but excluded from pro forma earnings during the period after tax The nonrecurring expense related to fair value adjustments excluded from pro form net earnings after tax. Fair value adjustments excluded from pro form net earnings after tax Amount of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance acquired. Intangible assets acquired finite and infinite Intangible assets acquired Gross carrying amount of finite and infinite intangible assets other than goodwill Gross carrying amount of finite and infinite intangible assets other than goodwill Gross carrying amount Element represent class of finite-lived intangible assets, i.e. patents, licenses and technology. Patents, licenses and technology [Member] Patents, Licenses and Technology [Member] Refer to minimum percentage of common stock needs to held by shareholders having more than ten percent of Class A common stock as per class B Protection clause. Minimum percentage of common stock needs to held by shareholders having more than ten percent of Class A common stock as per class B Protection clause Minimum percentage of common stock needs to held by shareholders having more than ten percent of Class A common stock as per class B Protection clause (in hundredths) Refers to number of days from trigger date to purchase Class B common shares. Number of days from trigger date to purchase Class B common shares Number of days from trigger date to purchase Class B common shares Refers to percentage shareholding of class B considered as per class B Protection clause. Percentage shareholding of class B considered as per class B Protection clause Refers to minimum percentage of outstanding common stock held by two shareholders. Minimum Percentage Of Outstanding Common Stock Held By Two Shareholders Minimum percentage of outstanding common stock held by two shareholders (in hundredths) Refers to number of shareholders with ownership in excess of ten percent. Number of shareholders with ownership in excess of ten percent Refers to percentage of common stock held by shareholder one. Percentage of common stock held by shareholder one Percentage of common stock held by shareholder one (in hundredths) Refers to percentage of common stock held by shareholder two. Percentage of common stock held by shareholder two Percentage of common stock held by shareholder two (in hundredths) ACCRUED EXPENSES [Abstract] The entire disclosure pertaining to components of accrued expenses excluding accrued restructuring costs reported on the balance sheet. Accrued Expenses Excluding Restructuring Costs Disclosure [Text Block] ACCRUED EXPENSES ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS [Abstract] Amount after tax of reclassification adjustments of other comprehensive income (loss). Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Net of tax amount of other comprehensive income (loss) before adjustments of the reclassification. Other comprehensive income Loss before reclassifications net of tax Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component [Roll Forward] Disclosure of information about components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Tax Effect [Abstract] Accumulated other comprehensive loss, tax [Abstract] Tax effect of accumulated appreciation or loss in value of total available-for-sale securities at the end of an accounting period. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Available For Sale Securities Adjustment Tax Effect Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, tax Tax portion in relation to net gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Effect Change in unfunded SERP liability, tax Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Refers to percentage of increments earned on each anniversaries of share awards. Percentage Of Increments Earned For Share Awards Percentage of increments earned for share awards (in hundredths) Equity-based payment arrangement where one or more employees receive shares of stock (units), stock (unit) options, or other equity instruments, or the employer incurs a liability to the employee in amounts based on the price of the employer's stock (unit). 2011 Equity Compensation Plan [Member] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Activity [Abstract] Summary of the restricted stock activity [Abstract] Weighted average remaining contractual term for equity-based awards excluding options, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Outstanding Outstanding A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward] Weighted Average Award Price [Roll Forward] The weighted average exercise price at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted (in dollars per share) The weighted average exercise price pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Vested (in dollars per share) Weighted average exercise price of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event. Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited (in dollars per share) The weighted average exercise price of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share) Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share) Refers to amortization period for market value of common stock awarded to be recorded as compensation expenses on straight line method. Amortization Period For Market Value Of Common Stock Awarded Amortization period for market value of common stock awarded Tabular disclosure of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life or infinite life, by either major class or business segment. Components of intangible assets infinite and finite [Table Text Block] Components of intangible assets other than goodwill Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to subcontracting labor. Used to reflect current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Accrued subcontracting labor Subcontracting labor Dividends Paid Per Share [Abstract] Dividends paid per share: Refers to percentage of issued and outstanding shares of the capital stock of foreign subsidiaries given as collateralized security to line of credit. Percentage Of Capital Stock Of Foreign Subsidiaries Given As Collateralized Security To Line Of Credit Percentage of capital stock of foreign subsidiaries given as collateralized security to line of credit (in hundredths) Refers to percentage of issued and outstanding shares of the capital stock of domestic subsidiaries given as collateralized security to line of credit. Percentage Of Capital Stock Of Domestic Subsidiaries Given As Collateralized Security To Line Of Credit Percentage of capital stock of domestic subsidiaries given as collateralized security to line of credit (in hundredths) Designated tax department of a federal, state or local government entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity. Federal, State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] Federal and State Jurisdiction [Member] Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of an entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity. Fibreco and Gigacom and Power Box [Member] Fibreco, GigaCom and Powerbox [Member] Schedule for income taxes. Disclosure includes but not limited to: (1) the policy on classification of interest and penalties; (2) a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning and end of the period; the total amount(s) of: (3) unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate, and (4) interest and penalties recognized in each of the income statement and balance sheet; (5) for positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts unrecognized will significantly change within 12 months of the reporting date the: (i) nature of the uncertainty, (ii) nature of the event that could occur that would cause the change, and (iii) an estimate of the range of the reasonably possible change or a statement that an estimate of the range cannot be made; and (6) a description of tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions. Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Taxes [Line Items] Refers to Macao corporate profit tax rate. Macao Corporate Profit Tax Rate Macao corporate profit tax rate (in hundredths) The gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Prior year liability uncertain tax positions year 1 Prior year liability uncertain tax positions relating to 2010 Tax years being audited in the income tax examination. Income tax audit, years under examination Income tax audit, years under examination Income Tax Reconciliation Increase (decrease) In Effective Income Tax Rate [Abstract] Increase (decrease) in effective tax rate resulting from [Abstract] The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate attributable to permanent tax differences related to goodwill impairment with no tax benefit. Income Tax Reconciliation Valuation Allowances Current year valuation allowance - U.S. segment (in hundredths) Income Tax Reconciliation Increase (Decrease) In Taxes [Abstract] Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from [Abstract] The portion of the difference between the effective income tax and U.S. federal statutory income tax attributable to changes in the valuation allowance. Income Tax Reconciliation Valuation Allowance Current year valuation allowance - U.S. segment The tax year(s) being audited in connection with the income tax examination. Income Tax Examinations, Year under Examination Years tax audit notified by IRS The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Liability for uncertain tax positions included in the the liability for uncertain tax positions Liability for uncertain tax positions Acquisition of net assets or equity interests of an entity wherein the acquiring entity obtains control over the acquired entity. GigaCom [Member] Tax years for which income tax examination not required by the statute. Income tax examination years not subject to examination Years not subject to examination by tax authorities Gross amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to current and non current deferred tax liabilities. Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Deferred Tax Liabilities Current And Non Current Deferred tax liabilities at the date of acquisition Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from other reserves and accruals not separately disclosed and expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves And Accruals Other Current Other accruals Refers to People's Republic of China income tax rate. People's Republic of China Corporate Profit Tax Rate PRC income tax rate (in hundredths) Equity impact of Class B common stock cash dividends declared by an entity during the period. This element includes paid and unpaid dividends declared during the period. Cash dividends declared on Class B common stock Cash dividends declared on Class B common stock Equity impact of Class A common stock cash dividends declared by an entity during the period. This element includes paid and unpaid dividends declared during the period. Cash dividends declared on common stock Cash dividends declared on Class A common stock The Company's retirement fund covering substantially all of their Hong Kong-based full-time employees. Retirement Fund [Member] Refers to number of monthly payments an employee is entitled to receive under the plan. Number Of Monthly Payments Under The Plan Number of monthly payments under the death benefit of the plan Refers to number of consecutive calendar years of plan participation to calculate average base compensation. Number Of Consecutive Calendar Years Of Plan Participation To Calculate Average Base Compensation Number of consecutive calendar years of plan participation to calculate average base compensation Refers to number of years of service of employee. Number Of Years Of Service Number of years of service Refers to early retirement age of employee. Early Retirement Age Early retirement age The percentage that the entity will match of the next 5% compensation contributed by participants into the 401(k) plan. Employer match of the next five percent compensation contributed by participants Employer match of the next 5% compensation contributed by participants (in hundredths) Refers to the fair value of life insurance policies and marketable securities held. Fair Value of life insurance policies and marketable securities held in a rabbi trust Fair value of life insurance policies and marketable securities held in a rabbi trust Refers to percentage of participant's annual base salary received by beneficiary for fallowing four years from date of death. Percentage Of Participant's Annual Base Salary Received By Beneficiary For Fallowing Four Years From Date Of Death Percentage of participant's annual base salary received by beneficiary for following four years from date of death (in hundredths) Refers to percentage of compensation contributed by participant. Percentage Of Participant Contribution One Percentage of participant contribution under condition one (in hundredths) The percentage that the entity's will match of the first 1% of compensation contributed by participants into the 401(k) plan. Employer match of the first one percent of compensation contributed by participants Employer match of the first 1% of compensation contributed by participants (in hundredths) Refers to period for which beneficiary is entitled to receive benefit in case participant dies before 120 monthly payments. Period For Which Beneficiary Is Entitled To Receive Benefit Period for which beneficiary is entitled to receive benefit Minimum percentage of employees' gross pay for which the employer contributes to a defined contribution plan. Defined Contribution Plan Minimum Employer Contribution Percent Minimum employer matching contribution (in hundredths) Refers to period for which beneficiary will receive hundred percent annual base salary. Period For Which Beneficiary Will Receive Hundred Percent Annual Base Salary Period for which beneficiary will receive hundred percent annual base salary Refers to minimum number of monthly payments entitled to beneficiary in case participant dies prior to receiving one twenty monthly payments. Minimum Number Of Monthly Payments Entitled To Beneficiary In Case Participant Dies Prior To Receiving One Twenty Monthly Payments Minimum number of monthly payments entitled to beneficiary in case participant dies prior to receiving one hundred twenty monthly payments Refers to number of years of plan participation. Number Of Years Of Plan Participation Number of years of plan participation Refers to period for which beneficiary will receive fifty percent annual base salary. Period For Which Beneficiary Will Receive Fifty Percent Annual Base Salary Period for which beneficiary will receive fifty percent annual base salary Number of shares of the company's common stock owned by the plan. Shares Held in Plan Shares owned by plan (in shares) Refers to normal retirement age of employee. Normal Retirement Age Normal retirement age Refers to percentage of average base compensation payable as normal retirement benefit under the plan. Percentage Of Average Base Compensation Payable As Normal Retirement Benefit Under The Plan Percentage of average base compensation payable as normal retirement benefit under the plan (in hundredths) Refers to percentage of compensation contributed by participant. Percentage Of Participant Contribution Two Percentage of employee deferrals under condition two (in hundredth) Refers to percentage of participant's annual base salary received by beneficiary for one year from date of death. Percentage Of Participant's Annual Base Salary Received By Beneficiary For One Year From Date Of Death Percentage of participant's annual base salary received by beneficiary for one year from date of death (in hundredths) Maximum percentage of employees' gross pay for which the employee contributes to the Asia Retirement fund. Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum employee deferral under Asia Retirement Fund Maximum employee deferral contribution under Asia Retirement Fund (in hundredths) Refers to name of plaintiff. SynQor, Inc. [Member] SynQor, Inc [Member] Refers to damages covered through indemnification agreement. Damages Covered Through Indemnification Agreement Damages covered through indemnification agreement Refers to supersedeas bond posted to court for full amount of the damage award plus costs and interest. Supersedeas Bond Posted To Court Supersedeas bond posted to court Refers to percentage of royalty receivable on net worldwide sale. Percentage Of Royalty Receivable On Net Worldwide Sale Percentage of royalty received on net worldwide sale (in hundredths) Refers to name of plaintiff. Halo Electronics, Inc. [Member] Other Commitments [Abstract] Other commitments [Abstract] Refers to outstanding purchase orders related to raw materials. Outstanding Purchase Orders Related To Raw Materials Outstanding purchase orders related to raw materials Refers to outstanding purchase orders related to capital expenditures. Outstanding Purchase Orders Related To Capital Expenditures Outstanding purchase orders related to capital expenditures Refers to percentage of royalty payable on net worldwide sale. Percentage Of Royalty Payable On Net Worldwide Sale Percentage of royalty payable on net worldwide sale (in hundredths) Refers to the escrow amount release back to entity. Escrow release to company Escrow release to company Refers to the payment made to SynQor after the petition is denied for certiorari. Payment to SynQor Payment to SynQor Refers to amount received from one of the customer related to the aforementioned indemnification agreement and reimbursement of certain legal fees. Amount received from customer Amount received from customer Table reflecting the descriptions and amounts of quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements. Tabular presentation of financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income or loss before extraordinary items and earnings per share data. Quarterly Financial Information [Table] Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items] Impairment/loss on disposal of assets associated with business activities of restructurings pursuant to a plan. Impairment/loss on disposal of assets related to restructuring [Member] Impairment/Loss on Disposal of Assets Related to Restructuring [Member] Restructuring costs associated with transportation of certain equipment. Transportation of Equipment [Member] Transportation of Equipment [Member] Refers to the restructuring reserve settle with cash and with out cash previously accrued type of restructuring cost. Restructuring, Cash Payments and Other Settlements Cash Payment and Other Settlements Starting a new facility associated with beginning of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Setup costs [Member] Setup Costs [Member] Tabular disclosure of entity-wide revenues from external customers for each product or service or each group of similar products or services and by geographical area. Schedule Of Entity Wide Information Revenue From External Customers By Geographic Area And Product Line [Table Text Block] Entity-wide information net sales to external customers by geographic area and by major product line Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Entity Wide Information Net Sales To External Customers By Geographic Area And By Major Product Line [Abstract] Net Sales To External Customers By Geographic Area And Major Product Line [Abstract] Refers to percentage of identifiable assets. Percentage Of Identifiable Assets Percentage of identifiable assets (in hundredths) Refers to number of customers representing sales in excess of ten percent. Number Of Customers Representing Sales In Excess Of Ten Percent Number of customers representing sales in excess of ten percent Refers to number of customers member. Two Customers [Member]