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Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Policies) | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 01, 2011
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract] |
Discussion on inclusion of entity's proportionate share of other comprehensive income (loss) of equity method investment on other comprehensive income (loss) | Other comprehensive income (loss) includes Vishay’s proportionate share of other comprehensive income (loss) of nonconsolidated subsidiaries accounted for under the equity method.

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