Note 15 - Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment and Geographic Information [Abstract]

Sales by Major Geographic Area

(In thousands)	2011		2010		2009
U.S.	$	365,549	$	327,463	$	220,452
Japan	311,836		315,763		214,849
China	688,304		635,474		322,762
Other	698,786		675,725		437,350
Net sales from foreign countries	1,698,926		1,626,962		974,961
Net sales in total	$	2,064,475	$	1,954,426	$	1,195,413

Property and Equipment, Net, by Country

Property and equipment, net by country was as follows:

(In thousands)	December 31, 2011		December 31, 2010
U.S.	$	114,905	$	105,898
Malaysia	48,415		52,226
Other	8,401		6,031
Property and equipment, net in foreign countries	56,816		58,257
Property and equipment, net in total	$	171,721	$	164,155