Restructuring, Integration, and Other Charges (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Oct. 01, 2011	Jul. 02, 2011	Apr. 02, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									$ 47,437	$ 37,811	$ 33,494
Restructuring, integration, and other charges, net of taxes	6,320	8,576	9,702	6,141	11,223	6,048	3,584	7,199	30,739	28,054	24,605
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Basic and Diluted	$ 0.06	$ 0.08	$ 0.09	$ 0.05	$ 0.10	$ 0.05	$ 0.03	$ 0.06	$ 0.28		$ 0.21
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Basic										$ 0.25
Restructuring Charges Net of Tax Per Share Diluted										$ 0.24
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									43,333
Vacated Facilities									14
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Global components [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost Number of Positions Eliminated									505
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Global ECS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost Number of Positions Eliminated									360
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									31,318
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									5,416
Restructuring Charges 2012 Plan [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									6,599
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									2,836	23,818
Vacated Facilities										18
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member] | Global components [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost Number of Positions Eliminated										280
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member] | Global ECS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost Number of Positions Eliminated										240
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									2,413	17,474
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									423	5,387
Restructuring Charges 2011 Plan [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									0	957
Restructuring Charges 2010 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									25	751	21,641
Vacated Facilities											7
Restructuring Charges 2010 Plan [Member] | Global components [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost Number of Positions Eliminated											100
Restructuring Charges 2010 Plan [Member] | Global ECS [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost Number of Positions Eliminated											180
Restructuring Charges 2010 Plan [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									25	15	14,711
Restructuring Charges 2010 Plan [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									0	757	2,329
Restructuring Charges 2010 Plan [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									0	(21)	4,601
Restructuring Charges From Prior Periods [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									1,387	(689)	(559)
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2010 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									(1,474)	(1,440)	(559)
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2010 [Member] | Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									(82)	(714)	2,142
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2010 [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									(83)	(625)	(2,389)
Restructuring Charges From Prior to 2010 [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									(1,309)	(101)	(312)
Restructuring Charges, Acquisition Professional Fees, and Other Acquisition Costs [Member] [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									12,301
Restructuring Charges From Acquisitions [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									2,717	14,682	12,412
Contingent Consideration [Member] | Restructuring Charges From Acquisitions [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, integration, and other charges									$ 9,584