CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 734,993	$ 690,850
Short-term investments	286,909	251,653
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	1,021,902	942,503
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $10,883 and $10,372, respectively	861,598	910,711
Inventories	711,581	733,718
Other current assets	130,590	119,983
Total current assets	2,725,671	2,706,915
Land and depreciable assets, less accumulated depreciation of $731,328 and $715,895, respectively	415,943	417,436
Goodwill	1,919,929	1,932,740
Other long-term assets	152,418	158,372
Total assets	5,213,961	5,215,463
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	445,517	496,525
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits	83,161	89,142
Accrued income taxes	82,912	94,341
Other accrued expenses	111,234	108,213
Short-term debt	92,190	100,293
Total current liabilities	815,014	888,514
Long-term debt	1,596,050	1,606,204
Accrued pension and post-employment benefit obligations	246,707	244,571
Other long-term liabilities	39,123	33,992
Equity:
Common stock	160	160
Additional paid-in capital	385,935	336,683
Accumulated earnings	2,261,073	2,210,120
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(141,760)	(117,004)
Total shareholders' equity attributable to Amphenol Corporation	2,505,408	2,429,959
Noncontrolling interests	11,659	12,223
Total equity	2,517,067	2,442,182
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 5,213,961	$ 5,215,463