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Comprehensive Income (Schedule of Reclassifications of Recognized Transactions out of AOCI) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | ||||
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) | $ (1,091) | $ 2,143 | $ (1,078) | $ 2,269 |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 1,334 | (11,400) | (15,748) | (23,157) |
| Net income attributable to Microchip Technology | 93,641 | 99,806 | 183,550 | 178,385 |
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Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
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| Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] | ||||
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) | 62 | 2,116 | 96 | 2,166 |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 0 | (776) | (12) | (776) |
| Net income attributable to Microchip Technology | $ 62 | $ 1,340 | $ 84 | $ 1,390 |