Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Segment reporting information
Goodwill	$ 1,576,987	$ 1,533,299
Increase in goodwill, primarily as a result of currency translation	43,688
Interconnect Products and Assemblies
Segment reporting information
Goodwill	$ 1,503,438

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to adoption of FAS 142 and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 142
-Paragraph 43

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