CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 723,659	$ 690,850
Short-term investments	418,893	251,653
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	1,142,552	942,503
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,004 and $10,372, respectively	905,823	910,711
Inventories	703,489	733,718
Other current assets	122,606	119,983
Total current assets	2,874,470	2,706,915
Land and depreciable assets, less accumulated depreciation of $756,788 and $715,895, respectively	424,844	417,436
Goodwill	1,952,251	1,932,740
Other long-term assets	152,736	158,372
Total assets	5,404,301	5,215,463
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	447,159	496,525
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits	84,591	89,142
Accrued income taxes	81,946	94,341
Other accrued expenses	118,264	108,213
Short-term debt	83,599	100,293
Total current liabilities	815,559	888,514
Long-term debt	1,698,951	1,606,204
Accrued pension and post-employment benefit obligations	250,373	244,571
Other long-term liabilities	42,158	33,992
Equity:
Common stock	160	160
Additional paid-in capital	434,236	336,683
Accumulated earnings	2,302,541	2,210,120
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(151,798)	(117,004)
Total shareholders' equity attributable to Amphenol Corporation	2,585,139	2,429,959
Noncontrolling interests	12,121	12,223
Total equity	2,597,260	2,442,182
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 5,404,301	$ 5,215,463