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Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - Vishay Intertechnology | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 facility board_member
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Number of common board members | board_member | 3
Japan |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Manufacturing facility | 1
United States |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |
Manufacturing facilities leased from related party | 1

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