CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,080,083	$ 886,838
Short-term investments	363,817	305,324
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	1,443,900	1,192,162
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,758 and $12,010, respectively	1,031,071	1,001,012
Inventories	805,452	792,644
Other current assets	181,962	171,749
Total current assets	3,462,385	3,157,567
Land and depreciable assets, less accumulated depreciation of $847,319 and $803,954, respectively	558,652	532,425
Goodwill and other long-term assets	2,496,263	2,478,036
Total assets	6,517,300	6,168,028
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	534,381	549,942
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits	107,755	104,859
Accrued income taxes	66,737	96,388
Accrued dividends	31,370
Other accrued expenses	170,880	157,252
Short-term debt	800,670	701,437
Total current liabilities	1,711,793	1,609,878
Long-term debt	1,542,891	1,431,437
Accrued pension and post-employment benefit obligations	184,949	180,021
Other long-term liabilities	79,078	66,620
Equity:
Common stock	157	158
Additional paid-in capital	584,426	489,930
Retained earnings	2,444,843	2,424,372
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(52,105)	(54,951)
Total shareholders' equity attributable to Amphenol Corporation	2,977,321	2,859,509
Noncontrolling interests	21,268	20,563
Total equity	2,998,589	2,880,072
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 6,517,300	$ 6,168,028