Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated net (loss) income		$ (1,195)	$ 17,102	$ (15,657)	$ 28,353
Foreign currency translation losses, net of tax	[1]	(185)	(175)	(411)	(190)
Unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	[1]	(22)	(40)	70	(31)
Other comprehensive loss		(207)	(215)	(341)	(221)
Consolidated comprehensive (loss) income		(1,402)	16,887	(15,998)	28,132
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(13)	(12)	(19)	(6)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Vicor Corporation		$ (1,389)	$ 16,899	$ (15,979)	$ 28,138

[1] The deferred tax assets associated with foreign currency translation losses and unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities are completely offset by a tax valuation allowance as of June 30, 2024 and 2023. Therefore, there is no income tax benefit (provision) recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.