Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 638,749	$ 559,508	$ 528,842
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	9,837	26,079	(9,679)
Revaluation of derivatives	(282)	538	(287)
Purchase of non-controlling interest	288
Defined benefit plan liability adjustment	52,641	(23,343)	(24,859)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	62,484	3,274	(34,825)
Total comprehensive income	701,233	562,782	494,017
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3,508)	(4,412)	(5,126)
Comprehensive income attributable to Amphenol Corporation	$ 697,725	$ 558,370	$ 488,891