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Restructuring And Thailand Flood Related Charges, Net Of Insurance (Schedule Of Flood Related Charges, Net Of Insurance Recoveries) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2009
Flood Related Charges Net Of Insurance (Line Items) |  |  |
Thailand flood related charges | $ 4,515 | $ 6,724 | $ 8,264
Estimated insurance recoveries recorded in prepaid expenses and other assets | 56,152 |  |
Flood related charges, net of insurance | 3,362 |  |
Assets Damaged Related To Thailand Flooding [Member] |  |  |
Flood Related Charges Net Of Insurance (Line Items) |  |  |
Inventory losses | 39,919 |  |
Property, plan and equipment losses | 6,233 |  |
Other flood related costs | 13,362 |  |
Thailand flood related charges | 59,514 |  |
Estimated insurance recoveries recorded in prepaid expenses and other assets | (56,152) |  |
Flood related charges, net of insurance | $ 3,362 |  |

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