Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Consolidated net income		$ 6,139	$ 53,600	$ 25,426
Foreign currency translation losses, net of tax benefit	[1]	(360)	(209)	(519)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax	[1]	111	(92)	821
Other comprehensive (loss) income		(249)	(301)	302
Consolidated comprehensive income		5,890	53,299	25,728
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(17)	(11)	(58)
Comprehensive income attributable to Vicor Corporation		$ 5,907	$ 53,310	$ 25,786

[1] The deferred tax assets associated with cumulative foreign currency translation losses and cumulative unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities are completely offset by a tax valuation allowance as of December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022. Therefore, there is no income tax benefit (provision) recognized in any of the three years ended December 31, 2024.