XML 21 R70.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v2.4.0.8

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Sales Returns and Discounts (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
--- | ---
Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] |  |  |
Balance at beginning of year | $ 1,078 | $ 785 | $ 591
Additions | 7,272 | 7,386 | 3,385
Amounts utilized | (7,421) | (7,093) | (3,191)
Balance at end of year | $ 929 | $ 1,078 | $ 785

X
- Definition Additions to the allowance for sales returns and discounts. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | himx_AllowanceForSaleReturnsAndDiscountsAdditions
Namespace Prefix: | himx_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount utilized for allowance for sales returns and discounts during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | himx_AllowanceForSaleReturnsAndDiscountsAmountsUtilized
Namespace Prefix: | himx_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition A valuation allowance for sales return and discounts due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | himx_AllowanceForSalesReturnsAndDiscountsCurrent
Namespace Prefix: | himx_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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