CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	$ 161,389	$ 148,800	$ 469,870	$ 417,941
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	30,869	20,998	(3,661)	6,932
Revaluation of derivatives	99	(221)	(17)	235
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	288		288
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	31,256	20,777	(3,390)	7,167
Total comprehensive income	192,645	169,577	466,480	425,108
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(735)	(1,497)	(2,369)	(3,073)
Comprehensive income attributable to Amphenol Corporation	$ 191,910	$ 168,080	$ 464,111	$ 422,035