Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill
Goodwill	$ 2,289,085	$ 1,932,740
Increase in goodwill, primarily as a result of an acquisition	356,000	186,600
Increase in intangible assets, primarily as a result of acquisitions	49,900	34,500
Interconnect Products and Assemblies
Goodwill
Goodwill	$ 2,173,671
Number of acquisitions	5	4
Cable Products and Solutions
Goodwill
Number of acquisitions		1