CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 872,999	$ 886,838
Short-term investments	371,618	305,324
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	1,244,617	1,192,162
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $16,567 and $12,010, respectively	1,092,424	1,001,012
Inventories	848,072	792,644
Other current assets	187,459	171,749
Total current assets	3,372,572	3,157,567
Land and depreciable assets, less accumulated depreciation of $850,748 and $803,954, respectively	585,353	532,425
Goodwill and other long-term assets	2,893,844	2,478,036
Total assets	6,851,769	6,168,028
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	599,754	549,942
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits	109,953	104,859
Accrued income taxes	88,451	96,388
Other accrued expenses	156,436	157,252
Short-term debt	600,803	701,437
Total current liabilities	1,555,397	1,609,878
Long-term debt, Carrying Amount	2,023,178	1,431,437
Accrued pension benefit obligations and other long term liabilities	275,534	246,641
Equity:
Common stock	312	316
Additional paid-in capital	635,661	489,768
Retained earnings	2,437,281	2,424,376
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(97,094)	(54,951)
Total shareholders' equity attributable to Amphenol Corporation	2,976,160	2,859,509
Noncontrolling interests	21,500	20,563
Total equity	2,997,660	2,880,072
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 6,851,769	$ 6,168,028