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Business Combinations (Details) (Interconnect Products and Assemblies segment, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
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Interconnect Products and Assemblies segment
 
Business Acquisition  
Goodwill recognized during the period, related to business acquisition $ 327.6us-gaap_GoodwillAcquiredDuringPeriod
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= aph_InterconnectProductsAndAssembliesSegmentMember
Number of acquisitions 2us-gaap_NumberOfBusinessesAcquired
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= aph_InterconnectProductsAndAssembliesSegmentMember