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Restructuring and Related Activities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 28, 2013 | Jun. 29, 2013 | Mar. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 29, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2012 Belguim [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Belguim [Member] | Apr. 03, 2012 Belguim [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 MOSFETs Enhanced Competitiveness Program [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Voluntary Separation/Retirement Program [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and related expense | $ 2,814 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 2,814 |  |  |  |  |  | $ 2,328 | $ 486
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring and severance costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2,814 | 0 | 0 |  |  |  |  |
Term of restructuring program |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 2 years |
Expected Restructuring Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 32,000 |  |  |  |  |  | 16,000 |
Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Accounts receivable, net | 274,083 |  |  |  | 247,035 |  |  |  | 274,083 | 247,035 |  |  | 3,586 |  |  |
Gain on Sale of Property | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (12,153) | 0 | 0 | (12,153) | 0 | 12,153 |  |  |  |
Proceeds from sale of long lived assets held for sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4,681 | 10,241 | 2,162 | 3,406 |  |  |  |
Sale price of long lived assets held for sale |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 14,200 |  |

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