CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,023,320	$ 886,838
Short-term investments	276,133	305,324
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	1,299,453	1,192,162
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,487 and $12,010, respectively	971,576	1,001,012
Inventories	772,710	792,644
Other current assets	160,728	171,749
Total current assets	3,204,467	3,157,567
Land and depreciable assets, less accumulated depreciation of $826,344 and $803,954, respectively	538,715	532,425
Goodwill and other long-term assets	2,487,021	2,478,036
Total assets	6,230,203	6,168,028
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	479,786	549,942
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits	99,680	104,859
Accrued income taxes	97,223	96,388
Accrued dividends	31,416
Other accrued expenses	147,054	157,252
Short-term debt	701,045	701,437
Total current liabilities	1,556,204	1,609,878
Long-term debt	1,522,570	1,431,437
Accrued pension and post-employment benefit obligations	184,201	180,021
Other long-term liabilities	71,366	66,620
Equity:
Common stock	157	158
Additional paid-in capital	514,522	489,930
Retained earnings	2,430,310	2,424,372
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(69,541)	(54,951)
Total shareholders' equity attributable to Amphenol Corporation	2,875,448	2,859,509
Noncontrolling interests	20,414	20,563
Total equity	2,895,862	2,880,072
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 6,230,203	$ 6,168,028