XML 64 R47.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v2.4.0.8

Product Warranties - Additional Information (Detail) | 9 Months Ended
--- | ---
Sep. 30, 2013
Guarantees [Abstract] |
Warranty period | 2 years

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_GuaranteesAbstract
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Warranty period. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | vicr_WarrantyPeriod
Namespace Prefix: | vicr_
Data Type: | xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration