Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 559,508	$ 528,842	$ 502,413
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	26,079	(9,679)	18,504
Revaluation of derivatives	538	(287)	2,363
Defined benefit plan liability adjustment	(23,343)	(24,859)	(4,495)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3,274	(34,825)	16,372
Total comprehensive income	562,782	494,017	518,785
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4,412)	(5,126)	(7,047)
Comprehensive income attributable to Amphenol Corporation	$ 558,370	$ 488,891	$ 511,738