Amphenol (APH) 10-Q 5 Nov 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'AMPHENOL CORP /DE/	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000820313	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	309,465,458
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$872,999	$886,838
Short-term investments	371,618	305,324
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	1,244,617	1,192,162
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $16,567 and $12,010, respectively	1,092,424	1,001,012
Inventories	848,072	792,644
Other current assets	187,459	171,749
Total current assets	3,372,572	3,157,567
Land and depreciable assets, less accumulated depreciation of $850,748 and $803,954, respectively	585,353	532,425
Goodwill and other long-term assets	2,893,844	2,478,036
Total assets	6,851,769	6,168,028
Current Liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	599,754	549,942
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits	109,953	104,859
Accrued income taxes	88,451	96,388
Other accrued expenses	156,436	157,252
Short-term debt	600,803	701,437
Total current liabilities	1,555,397	1,609,878
Long-term debt, Carrying Amount	2,023,178	1,431,437
Accrued pension benefit obligations and other long term liabilities	275,534	246,641
Equity:	'	'
Common stock	312	316
Additional paid-in capital	635,661	489,768
Retained earnings	2,437,281	2,424,376
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-97,094	-54,951
Total shareholders' equity attributable to Amphenol Corporation	2,976,160	2,859,509
Noncontrolling interests	21,500	20,563
Total equity	2,997,660	2,880,072
Total Liabilities and Equity	$6,851,769	$6,168,028

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$16,567	$12,010
Land and depreciable assets, accumulated depreciation	$850,748	$803,954

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$1,358,742	$1,153,062	$3,918,988	$3,368,934
Cost of sales	927,087	789,214	2,681,710	2,307,406
Gross profit	431,655	363,848	1,237,278	1,061,528
Acquisition-related expenses	2,547	2,537	4,567	2,537
Selling, general and administrative expense	161,287	136,828	476,945	403,538
Operating income	267,821	224,483	755,766	655,453
Interest expense	-21,089	-16,048	-60,241	-47,126
Other income, net	4,746	3,625	13,104	9,443
Income before income taxes	251,478	212,060	708,629	617,770
Provision for income taxes	-67,318	-50,671	-188,250	-147,900
Net income	184,160	161,389	520,379	469,870
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	-1,953	-591	-4,757	-2,077
Net income attributable to Amphenol Corporation	$182,207	$160,798	$515,622	$467,793
Net income per common share-Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.58	$0.51	$1.64	$1.47
Weighted average common shares outstanding-Basic (in shares)	313,284,242	317,331,040	314,183,699	318,731,280
Net income per common share-Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.57	$0.50	$1.60	$1.44
Weighted average common shares outstanding-Diluted (in shares)	320,636,405	323,585,572	321,518,036	324,954,068
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.13	$0.10	$0.33	$0.21

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'	'
Net income	$184,160	$161,389	$520,379	$469,870
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-43,621	30,869	-41,795	-3,661
Revaluation of derivatives	-1,198	99	-540	-17
Purchase of non-controlling interest	'	288	'	288
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-44,819	31,256	42,335	-3,390
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	139,341	192,645	478,044	466,480
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	-2,123	-735	-4,565	-2,369
Comprehensive income attributable to Amphenol Corporation	$137,218	$191,910	$473,479	$464,111

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$520,379	$469,870
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	117,977	101,531
Stock-based compensation expense	29,382	26,584
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation payment arrangements	-29,569	-18,853
Net change in components of working capital	-24,276	-24,249
Net change in other long-term assets and liabilities	-6,458	2,841
Net cash provided by operating activities	607,435	557,724
Cash from investing activities:	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-162,657	-105,740
Proceeds from disposals of fixed assets	2,222	2,084
Purchases of short-term investments	-478,846	-538,152
Sales and maturities of short-term investments	410,372	395,590
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-468,009	-44,036
Net cash used in investing activities	-696,918	-290,254
Cash from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes	1,498,133	'
Borrowings under credit facilities	563,500	490,800
Repayments under credit facilities	-1,570,695	-327,043
Payments of fees and expenses related to debt financing	-10,738	-2,710
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	88,782	79,587
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation payment arrangements	29,569	18,853
Payments to shareholders of noncontrolling interests	-3,620	-4,371
Purchase and retirement of treasury stock	-400,801	-296,975
Dividend payments	-101,924	-33,472
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	92,206	-75,331
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-16,562	6,377
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-13,839	198,516
Cash and cash equivalents balance, beginning of period	886,838	690,850
Cash and cash equivalents balance, end of period	872,999	889,366
Cash paid for:	'	'
Interest	51,671	42,840
Income taxes	$160,948	$126,744

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Prin

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	'
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	'
	Note 1—Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
	The condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the related condensed consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 include the accounts of Amphenol Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”).  All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein are unaudited.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been included.  The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.  These condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 (the “2013 Annual Report”).
	The Company affected a two-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend, payable to stockholders of record as of October 2, 2014, which was paid on October 9, 2014.  The share and per share information included herein has been retroactively restated to reflect the effect of the stock split for all periods presented.

New_Accounting_Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Note 2—New Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”), which stipulates that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for such goods or services. To achieve this core principle, an entity should apply the following steps: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract(s); (3) determine the transaction price(s); (4) allocate the transaction price(s) to the performance obligations in the contract(s); and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.  The guidance also requires advanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an entity’s contracts with customers. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 with early adoption not permitted.  The amendments may be applied retrospectively to each period presented or with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. The Company is currently evaluating ASU 2014-09.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”), amending FASB Accounting Standards Subtopic 205-40 to provide guidance about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. Specifically, the amendments (1) provide a definition of the term “substantial doubt,” (2) require an evaluation every reporting period, (3) provide principles for considering the mitigating effect of management’s plans, (4) require certain disclosures when substantial doubt is alleviated as a result of consideration of management’s plans, (5) require an express statement and other disclosures when substantial doubt is not alleviated, and (6) require an assessment for a period of one year after the date that financial statements are issued.  ASU 2014-15 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter.  The Company is currently evaluating ASU 2014-15 and does not anticipate a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventories	'
Inventories	'
	Note 3—Inventories
	Inventories consist of:
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Raw materials and supplies	$	304,724	$	261,867
	Work in process	286,630		265,196
	Finished goods	256,718		265,581
		$	848,072	$	792,644

Reportable_Business_Segments

Reportable Business Segments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Reportable Business Segments	'
Reportable Business Segments	'
	Note 4—Reportable Business Segments
	The Company has two reportable business segments: (i) Interconnect Products and Assemblies and (ii) Cable Products and Solutions. We aggregate our operating segments into reportable segments based upon similar economic characteristics and business groupings of products, services and customers. The Interconnect Product and Assemblies segment designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of connector and connector systems, value-added products and other products, including antennas and sensors, used in a broad range of applications in a diverse set of end markets.  The Cable Products and Solutions segment designs, manufactures and markets cable, value-added products and components for use primarily in the broadband communications and information technology markets as well as certain applications in other markets.  The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those for the Company as a whole and are described in Note 1 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report. The Company evaluates the performance of business units on, among other things, profit or loss from operations before interest, headquarters’ expense allocations, stock-based compensation expense, income taxes, amortization related to certain intangible assets and nonrecurring gains and losses.
	The segment results for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		Interconnect Products						Cable						Total
		and Assemblies						Products and Solutions
		2014			2013			2014			2013			2014		2013
	Net sales:
	-External	$	1,268,639		$	1,063,179		$	90,103		$	89,883		$	1,358,742	$	1,153,062
	-Inter-segment	2,171			1,309			1,289			5,308			3,460		6,617
	Segment operating income	279,795			233,435			11,290			12,389			291,085		245,824
	The segment results for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		Interconnect Products						Cable						Total
		and Assemblies						Products
		2014			2013			2014			2013			2014		2013
	Net sales
	-External	$	3,650,075		$	3,104,856		$	268,913		$	264,078		$	3,918,988	$	3,368,934
	-Inter-segment	4,855			4,064			13,006			15,118			17,861		19,182
	Segment operating income	786,820			676,818			33,562			36,432			820,382		713,250
	A reconciliation of segment operating income to consolidated income before income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is summarized as follows:
		Three months ended						Nine months ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Segment operating income	$	291,085		$	245,824		$	820,382		$	713,250
	Interest expense	(21,089		)	(16,048		)	(60,241		)	(47,126		)
	Interest income	5,383			4,142			14,553			10,628
	Stock-based compensation expense	(10,133		)	(9,413		)	(29,382		)	(26,584		)
	Acquisition-related expenses	(2,547		)	(2,537		)	(4,567		)	(2,537		)
	Other costs, net	(11,221		)	(9,908		)	(32,116		)	(29,861		)
	Income before income taxes	$	251,478		$	212,060		$	708,629		$	617,770

Changes_in_Equity_and_Noncontr

Changes in Equity and Noncontrolling Interests	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Changes in Equity and Noncontrolling Interests	'
Changes in Equity and Noncontrolling Interests	'
	Note 5—Changes in Equity and Noncontrolling Interests
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests is classified below net income.  Earnings per share is determined after the impact of the noncontrolling interests’ share in net income of the Company.  In addition, the equity attributable to noncontrolling interests is presented as a separate caption within equity.
	A rollforward of consolidated changes in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 is as follows:
		Amphenol Corporation Shareholders
		Common Stock										Accum. Other
		Shares		Amount			Additional Paid-		Retained			Comprehensive			Treasury			Noncontrolling			Total
		(in millions)					In Capital		Earnings			Loss			Stock			Interests			Equity
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	316		$	316		$	489,768	$	2,424,376		$	(54,951	)	$	—		$	20,563		$	2,880,072
	Net income								515,622									4,757			520,379
	Other comprehensive income											(42,143		)				(192		)	(42,335		)
	Payments to shareholders of noncontrolling interests																	(3,620		)	(3,620		)
	Purchase of noncontrolling interest																	(8		)	(8		)
	Purchase of treasury stock														(400,801		)				(400,801		)
	Retirement of treasury stock	(8	)	(8		)			(400,793		)				400,801						—
	Stock options exercised, including tax benefit	4		4			116,511														116,515
	Dividends declared								(101,924		)										(101,924		)
	Stock-based compensation expense						29,382														29,382
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	312		$	312		$	635,661	$	2,437,281		$	(97,094	)	$	—		$	21,500		$	2,997,660
	A rollforward of consolidated changes in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 is as follows:
		Amphenol Corporation Shareholders
		Common Stock										Accum. Other
		Shares		Amount			Additional Paid-		Retained			Comprehensive			Treasury			Noncontrolling			Total
		(in millions)					In Capital		Earnings			Loss			Stock			Interests			Equity
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	320		$	320		$	336,523	$	2,210,120		$	(117,004	)	$	—		$	12,223		$	2,442,182
	Net income								467,793									2,077			469,870
	Other comprehensive income											(3,970		)				292			(3,678		)
	Payments to shareholders of noncontrolling interest																	(4,371		)	(4,371		)
	Purchase of noncontrolling interest						662					288						(950		)	—
	Purchase of treasury stock														(296,975		)				(296,975		)
	Retirement of treasury stock	(8	)	(8		)			(296,967		)				296,975						—
	Stock options exercised, including tax benefit	4		4			98,005														98,009
	Dividends declared								(65,101		)										(65,101		)
	Stock-based compensation expense						26,584														26,584
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	316		$	316		$	461,774	$	2,315,845		$	(120,686	)	$	—		$	9,271		$	2,666,520

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Note 6—Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income attributable to Amphenol Corporation by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income attributable to Amphenol Corporation by the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive common shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options.  A reconciliation of the basic weighted average common shares outstanding to diluted weighted average common shares outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
		Three months ended September 30,				Nine months September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Net income attributable to Amphenol Corporation shareholders	$	182,207	$	160,798	$	515,622	$	467,793
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	313,284,242		317,331,040		314,183,699		318,731,280
	Effect of dilutive stock options	7,352,163		6,254,532		7,334,337		6,222,788
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	320,636,405		323,585,572		321,518,036		324,954,068
	Earnings per share attributable to Amphenol Corporation shareholders:
	Basic	$	0.58	$	0.51	$	1.64	$	1.47
	Diluted	$	0.57	$	0.50	$	1.60	$	1.44
	Excluded from the computations above were anti-dilutive stock options of 6,169,900 and 5,525,800 for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 4,695,200 and 3,218,984 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Note 7—Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company has been named as a defendant in several legal actions in which various amounts are claimed arising from normal business activities.  Although the amount of any ultimate liability with respect to such matters cannot be precisely determined, in the opinion of management, such matters are not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
	Certain operations of the Company are subject to environmental laws and regulations which govern the discharge of pollutants into the air, water and soil, as well as the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes. The Company believes that its operations are currently in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations and that the costs of continuing compliance will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Note 8—Stock-Based Compensation
	In May 2009, the Company adopted the 2009 Stock Purchase and Option Plan for Key Employees of Amphenol and its Subsidiaries (the “2009 Employee Option Plan”).  The Company continues to maintain the 2000 Stock Purchase and Option Plan for Key Employees of Amphenol and Subsidiaries (the “2000 Employee Option Plan”).  No additional stock options can be granted under the 2000 Employee Option Plan.  The 2009 Employee Option Plan authorizes the granting of additional stock options by a committee of the Company’s Board of Directors and was amended in May 2014 to increase the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance from 32,000,000 shares to 58,000,000 shares.  As of September 30, 2014, there were 24,788,660 shares of common stock available for the granting of additional stock options under the 2009 Employee Option Plan.  Options granted under the 2000 Employee Option Plan and the 2009 Employee Option Plan generally vest ratably over a period of five years and are generally exercisable over a period of ten years from the date of grant.
	In 2004, the Company adopted the 2004 Stock Option Plan for Directors of Amphenol Corporation (the “2004 Directors Option Plan”).  The 2004 Directors Option Plan is administered by the Company’s Board of Directors.  As of September 30, 2014, there were 140,000 shares of common stock available for the granting of additional stock options under the 2004 Directors Option Plan, although no additional stock options are expected to be granted under this plan.  Options granted under the 2004 Directors Option Plan generally vest ratably over a period of three years and are generally exercisable over a period of ten years from the date of grant.
	In May 2012, the Company adopted the 2012 Restricted Stock Plan for Directors of Amphenol Corporation (the “2012 Directors Restricted Stock Plan”). The 2012 Directors Restricted Stock Plan is administered by the Company’s Board of Directors.  As of September 30, 2014, the number of restricted shares available for grant under the 2012 Directors Restricted Stock Plan was 171,922.  Restricted shares granted under the 2012 Directors Restricted Stock Plan generally vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.  Grants under the 2012 Directors Restricted Stock Plan entitle the holder to receive shares of the Company’s common stock without payment.
	The grant-date fair value of each option grant under the 2000 Employee Option Plan, the 2009 Employee Option Plan and the 2004 Directors Option Plan is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The grant-date fair value of each restricted share grant is determined based on the closing share price of the Company’s stock on the date of the grant. The fair value is then amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards, which is generally the vesting period. Use of a valuation model for option grants requires management to make certain assumptions with respect to selected model inputs. Expected share price volatility is calculated based on the historical volatility of the stock of the Company and implied volatility derived from related exchange traded options. The average expected life is based on the contractual term of the option and expected exercise and historical post-vesting termination experience. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term equal to the expected life assumed at the date of grant. The expected annual dividend per share is based on the Company’s dividend rate.
	Stock-based compensation expense includes the estimated effects of forfeitures, which are adjusted over the requisite service period to the extent actual forfeitures differ or are expected to differ from such estimates.  Changes in estimated forfeitures are recognized in the period of change and impact the amount of expense to be recognized in future periods.  For the three months ended September 30, 2014, the Company’s income before income taxes and net income were reduced for stock-based compensation expense by $10,133 and $7,512, respectively, and those reductions were $29,382 and $21,649, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  For the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company’s income before income taxes and net income were reduced for stock-based compensation expense by $9,413 and $6,940, respectively, and these reductions were $26,584 and $19,432, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The expense incurred for stock-based compensation is included in selling, general and administrative expense in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
	Stock Options
	Stock option activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, was as follows:
		Options		Weighted			Weighted Average		Aggregate
				Average			Remaining		Intrinsic
				Exercise Price			Contractual Term		Value
							(in years)
	Options outstanding at January 1, 2014	26,844,452		$	25.9		7.08		$	501,706
	Options granted	65,000		44.57
	Options exercised	(629,932	)	20.21
	Options forfeited	(102,920	)	29.9
	Options outstanding at March 31, 2014	26,176,600		$	26.07		6.89		$	517,164
	Options granted	6,047,000		47.72
	Options exercised	(2,257,950	)	19.9
	Options forfeited	(99,120	)	32.61
	Options outstanding at June 30, 2014	29,866,530		$	30.9		7.46		$	515,908
	Options granted	108,000		48.77
	Options exercised	(1,483,440	)	20.47
	Options forfeited	(94,320	)	36.39
	Options outstanding at September 30, 2014	28,396,770		$	31.49		7.32		$	523,618
	Vested and non-vested options expected to vest at September 30, 2014	25,649,402		$	31.1		7.23		$	483,163
	Exercisable options at September 30, 2014	11,775,650		$	23.11		5.74		$	315,886
	A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested options as of September 30, 2014 and changes during the three and nine months then ended, is as follows:
		Options		Weighted
				Average Fair
				Value at Grant
				Date
	Non-vested options at January 1, 2014	16,033,842		$	7.39
	Options granted	65,000		10.62
	Options vested	(14,000	)	8.49
	Options forfeited	(102,920	)	7.41
	Non-vested options at March 31, 2014	15,981,922		$	7.4
	Options granted	6,047,000		8.62
	Options vested	(5,296,022	)	6.98
	Options forfeited	(99,120	)	7.66
	Non-vested options at June 30, 2014	16,633,780		$	7.97
	Options granted	108,000		8.85
	Options vested	(26,340	)	8.33
	Options forfeited	(94,320	)	8
	Non-vested options at September 30, 2014	16,621,120		$	7.98
	During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the following activity occurred under the Company’s option plans:
		Three months ended						Nine months ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	45,458		$	16,456		$	123,911		$	91,091
	Total fair value of stock options vested	219			49			37,277			33,830
	As of September 30, 2014, the total compensation cost related to non-vested options not yet recognized is approximately $104,618 with a weighted average expected amortization period of 3.59 years.
	Restricted Shares
	Prior to the third quarter of 2013, the Company issued 34,090 restricted shares with a weighted-average fair value at grant date of $26.89 per share, all of which became fully vested in 2013.  In the second quarter of 2013, the Company issued 25,648 restricted shares with a weighted-average fair value at grant date of $39.00, all of which became fully vested in the second quarter of 2014.  Additionally, in the second quarter of 2014, the Company issued 18,340 restricted shares with a weighted-average fair value at grant date of $47.72.  As of September 30, 2014, the total compensation cost related to non-vested restricted shares not yet recognized was approximately $562 with a weighted average expected amortization period of 0.65 years.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Shareholders' Equity	'
Shareholders' Equity	'
	Note 9—Shareholders’ Equity
	In January 2013, the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to 20,000,000 shares of its common stock during the two year period ending January 31, 2015 (the “2013 Stock Repurchase Program”). The price and timing of any such purchases under the 2013 Stock Repurchase Program will depend on factors such as levels of cash generation from operations, the volume of stock option exercises by employees, cash requirements for acquisitions, economic and market conditions and stock price.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 8,527,884 shares of its common stock for $400,801.  These treasury shares have been retired by the Company and common stock and retained earnings were reduced accordingly.  Through October 31, 2014, the Company has repurchased an additional 2,900,726 shares of its common stock for $138,595.  At October 31, 2014, the Company had repurchased all shares authorized under the 2013 Stock Repurchase Program.
	Contingent upon declaration by the Board of Directors, the Company generally pays a quarterly dividend on its common stock.  In July 2013, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the quarterly dividend rate from $0.0525 to $0.10 per share effective with the third quarter 2013 dividend and in July 2014, approved a further increase in the quarterly dividend rate from $0.10 to $0.125 per share effective with the third quarter 2014 dividend.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company paid and declared dividends in the amount of $101,924.   For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company paid dividends in the amount $33,472 and declared dividends in the amount $65,101.

Benefit_Plans_and_Other_Postre

Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits	'
Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits	'
	Note 10—Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits
	The Company and certain of its domestic subsidiaries have defined benefit pension plans (the “U.S. Plans”), which cover certain U.S. employees and which represent the majority of the assets and benefit obligations of the aggregate defined benefit plans of the Company. The U.S. Plans’ benefits are generally based on years of service and compensation and are generally noncontributory.  Certain U.S. employees not covered by the U.S. Plans are covered by defined contribution plans.  Certain foreign subsidiaries have defined benefit plans covering their employees (the “International Plans” and, together with the U.S. Plans, the “Plans”). The following is a summary, based on the most recent actuarial valuations, of the Company’s net cost for pension benefits of the Plans and other postretirement benefits for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement
								Benefits
		Three months ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Service cost	$	2,036		$	2,103		$	28	$	40
	Interest cost	6,005			5,117			123		127
	Expected return on plan assets	(7,117		)	(6,071		)	—		—
	Amortization of transition obligation	(25		)	(27		)	—		—
	Amortization of prior service cost	673			485			—		—
	Amortization of net actuarial losses	4,010			5,901			104		193
	Net pension expense	$	5,582		$	7,508		$	255	$	360
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement
								Benefits
		Nine months ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Service cost	$	6,131		$	6,318		$	83	$	120
	Interest cost	18,057			15,431			368		382
	Expected return on plan assets	(21,372		)	(18,346		)	—		—
	Amortization of transition obligation	(74		)	(81		)	—		—
	Amortization of prior service cost	2,019			1,465			—		—
	Amortization of net actuarial losses	12,045			17,703			314		578
	Net pension expense	$	16,806		$	22,490		$	765	$	1,080
	For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company made cash contributions to the U.S. Plans of approximately $11,200 and $15,200, respectively, and estimates that, based on current actuarial calculations, it will make aggregate cash contributions to the Plans in 2014 of approximately $20,000, the majority of which will be to the U.S. Plans.  The timing and amount of cash contributions in subsequent years will depend on a number of factors, including the investment performance of the assets of the Plans.
	The Company offers various defined contribution plans for certain U.S. and foreign employees. Participation in these plans is based on certain eligibility requirements. The Company matches the majority of employee contributions to U.S. defined contribution plans with cash contributions up to a maximum of 5% of eligible compensation.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the total matching contributions to these U.S. defined contribution plans were approximately $2,700 and $2,200, respectively.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	Note 11—Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	As of September 30, 2014, the Company has goodwill totaling $2,592,075 of which $2,468,382 is related to the Interconnect Products and Assemblies segment with the remainder related to the Cable Products and Solutions segment.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, goodwill increased by $302,990, primarily as a result of an acquisition in the Interconnect Products and Assemblies segment during the third quarter of 2014.   The Company is in the process of completing its analysis of fair value of the assets acquired related to its recent acquisitions and anticipates that the final assessment of values will not differ materially from the preliminary assessment.
	Other than goodwill and indefinite-lived trade name intangible assets with a value of approximately $49,300, the Company’s intangible assets are subject to amortization.  A summary of the Company’s amortizable intangible assets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 is as follows:
		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Gross Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amortization
	Customer relationships	$	273,500	$	85,300	$	202,300	$	69,800
	Proprietary technology	53,600		25,400		52,300		22,400
	License agreements	6,000		6,000		6,000		6,000
	Trade names and other	18,300		11,100		11,400		8,900
	Total	$	351,400	$	127,800	$	272,000	$	107,100
	Customer relationships, proprietary technology, license agreements and trade names and other amortizable intangible assets have weighted average useful lives of approximately 10 years, 14 years, 8 years and 15 years, respectively, for an aggregate weighted average useful life of approximately 10 years.
	Intangible assets are included in Goodwill and other long-term assets in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The amortization expense for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $6,200 and $5,000, respectively.  The amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $20,700 and $15,000, respectively.  As of September 30, 2014, amortization expense estimated for each of the next five fiscal years is approximately $35,500 in 2014, $30,700 in 2015, $29,800 in 2016, $29,600 in 2017, and $25,500 in 2018.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt	'
Debt	'
	Note 12—Debt
	The Company’s debt consists of the following:
			September 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
			Carrying			Approximate			Carrying			Approximate
			Amount			Fair Value			Amount			Fair Value
	4.75% Senior Notes due November 2014 (1)		$	599,981		$	602,880		$	599,813		$	621,000
	1.55% Senior Notes due September 2017 (1)		374,625			374,475			—			—
	2.55% Senior Notes due January 2019 (1)		749,001			754,800			—			—
	3.125% Senior Notes due September 2021 (1)		374,673			373,763			—			—
	4.00% Senior Notes due February 2022 (1)		499,067			525,250			498,973			491,000
	Revolving Credit Facility		21,800			21,800			927,300			927,300
	Credit Agreement		—			—			100,000			100,000
	Notes payable to foreign banks and other debt		4,834			4,834			6,788			6,788
	Total debt		2,623,981			2,657,802			2,132,874			2,146,088
	Less short-term debt		(600,803		)	(603,702		)	(701,437		)	(722,624		)
	Long-term debt		$	2,023,178		$	2,054,100		$	1,431,437		$	1,423,464
		-1		The Senior Notes are unsecured and rank equally in the right of payment with the Company’s other unsecured indebtedness.
	The fair value of the Senior Notes were based on recent bid prices in an active market and are therefore classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.  The carrying value of borrowings under the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility, Credit Agreement and other notes payable approximated their fair value at September 30, 2014 due to their relative short-term maturities and market interest rates and are therefore classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy
	The Company has a $1,500,000 unsecured credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with a maturity date of July 2018 and the ability to borrow at a spread over LIBOR.  At September 30, 2014, borrowings and availability under the Revolving Credit Facility were $21,800 and $1,478,200, respectively.  The Company has a $200,000 uncommitted and unsecured credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) with the ability to borrow at a spread over LIBOR, which is renewable annually.  On May 30, 2014, the Company amended and restated the Credit Agreement to increase the borrowing capacity by $100,000 to $200,000.
	In September 2014, the Company issued $375,000 principal amount of unsecured 1.55% Senior Notes due November 2017 at 99.898% of their face value (the “1.55% Senior Notes”) and $375,000 principal amount of unsecured 3.125% Senior Notes due September 2021 at 99.912% of their face value (the “3.125% Senior Notes” and together with the 1.55% Senior Notes, “the Notes”).  Interest on each series of Notes is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on March 15, 2015.  The Company may, at its option, redeem some or all of the Notes at any time by paying a make-whole premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of the repurchase.  The Company intends to use all of the net proceeds to repay the outstanding $600,000 4.75% Senior Notes due in November 2014 and for general corporate purposes.  Prior to November 2014, the Company used the net proceeds to repay amounts outstanding under its Revolving Credit Facility and Credit Agreement.
	In September 2014, the Company entered into a commercial paper program (the “Program”) pursuant to which the Company may issue short-term unsecured commercial paper notes (the “Commercial Paper Notes”) in one or more private placements.   Amounts available under the Program may be borrowed, repaid and re-borrowed from time to time, with the maximum aggregate principal amount of the Commercial Paper Notes outstanding under the Program not to exceed $1,500,000 at any time.   At the Company’s option, amounts undrawn under the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility are available to repay the Commercial Paper Notes.  The maturities of the Commercial Paper Notes will vary, but may not exceed 397 days from the date of issue.  The Commercial Paper Notes will be sold under customary terms in the commercial paper market and may be issued at a discount from par, or, alternatively, may be sold at par and bear varying interest rates on a fixed or floating basis.  At September 30, 2014, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Program.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Note 13—Fair Value Measurements
	The Company follows the framework within the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures topic of the Accounting Standards Codification, which requires fair value to be determined based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. These requirements establish market or observable inputs as the preferred source of values. Assumptions based on hypothetical transactions are used in the absence of market inputs. The Company does not have any non-financial instruments accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis.
	The valuation techniques required are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
	Level 1Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
	Level 2Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
	Level 3Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.
	The Company believes that the assets or liabilities subject to such standards with fair value disclosure requirements are short-term investments and derivative instruments.  Substantially all of the Company’s short-term investments consist of certificates of deposit with original maturities of twelve months or less and as such, are considered as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy as they are traded in active markets which have identical assets.  The carrying amounts of these instruments, the majority of which are in non-U.S. bank accounts, approximate their fair value.  The Company’s derivative instruments represent foreign exchange rate forward contracts, which are valued using bank quotations based on market observable inputs such as forward and spot rates and are therefore classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The impact of the credit risk related to these financial assets is immaterial.  The fair values of the Company’s financial and non-financial assets and liabilities subject to such standards at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:
		Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2014
		Total			Quoted Prices in Active		Significant			Significant
					Markets for Identical		Observable Inputs			Unobservable Inputs
					Assets (Level 1)		(Level 2)			(Level 3)
	Short-term investments	$	371,618		$	371,618	$	—		$	—
	Forward contracts	20,100			—		20,100			—
	Total	$	391,718		$	371,618	$	20,100		$	—
		Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013
		Total			Quoted Prices in Active		Significant			Significant
					Markets for Identical		Observable Inputs			Unobservable Inputs
					Assets (Level 1)		(Level 2)			(Level 3)
	Short-term investments	$	305,324		$	305,324	$	—		$	—
	Forward contracts	(2,169		)	—		(2,169		)	—
	Total	$	303,155		$	305,324	$	(2,169	)	$	—
	The amount recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) associated with foreign exchange rate forward contracts and the amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to foreign exchange gain (loss) in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was not material.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Taxes	'
Income Taxes	'
	Note 14—Income Taxes
	The provision for income taxes for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2014 was at an effective rate of 26.8% and 26.6%, respectively.  Excluding the net impact of acquisition-related expenses, the effective tax rate in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2014 was 26.5%.   The provision for income taxes for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2013 was at an effective rate of 23.9%.  The lower effective rate in the third quarter and first nine months of 2013 included a tax benefit of $3,645 resulting primarily from the completion of prior audits as well as a first quarter tax benefit of $11,300 resulting from the delay by the U.S. government in the reinstatement of certain federal income tax provisions for the year 2012 within the American Taxpayer Relief Act relating primarily to research and development credits and certain U.S. taxes on foreign income.  Such tax provisions were reinstated on January 2, 2013 with retroactive effect to 2012.  Excluding the effect of these benefits as well as the net impact of acquisition-related expenses, the effective tax rate in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2013 was 25.5% and 26.3%, respectively.
	The Company is present in the U.S. and numerous foreign taxable jurisdictions, and at any point in time has numerous audits underway at various stages of completion. With few exceptions, the Company is subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities for the years 2011 and after.  The Company is generally not able to precisely estimate the ultimate settlement amounts or timing until the close of an audit. The Company evaluates its tax positions and establishes liabilities for uncertain tax positions that may be challenged by local authorities and may not be fully sustained, despite the Company’s belief that the underlying tax positions are fully supportable. As of September 30, 2014, the amount of the liability for unrecognized tax benefits, which if recognized would impact the effective tax rate, was approximately $18,469, the majority of which is included in accrued pension benefit obligations and other long-term liabilities in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Unrecognized tax benefits are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are adjusted for changing facts and circumstances, including progress of tax audits and the closing of statutes of limitation. Based on information currently available, management anticipates that over the next twelve month period, audit activity could be completed and statutes of limitation may close relating to existing unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $2,536.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventories	'
Schedule of Inventories	'
		September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Raw materials and supplies	$	304,724	$	261,867
	Work in process	286,630		265,196
	Finished goods	256,718		265,581
		$	848,072	$	792,644

Reportable_Business_Segments_T

Reportable Business Segments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Reportable Business Segments	'
Schedule of segment reporting information by segment	'
	The segment results for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		Interconnect Products						Cable						Total
		and Assemblies						Products and Solutions
		2014			2013			2014			2013			2014		2013
	Net sales:
	-External	$	1,268,639		$	1,063,179		$	90,103		$	89,883		$	1,358,742	$	1,153,062
	-Inter-segment	2,171			1,309			1,289			5,308			3,460		6,617
	Segment operating income	279,795			233,435			11,290			12,389			291,085		245,824
	The segment results for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
		Interconnect Products						Cable						Total
		and Assemblies						Products
		2014			2013			2014			2013			2014		2013
	Net sales
	-External	$	3,650,075		$	3,104,856		$	268,913		$	264,078		$	3,918,988	$	3,368,934
	-Inter-segment	4,855			4,064			13,006			15,118			17,861		19,182
	Segment operating income	786,820			676,818			33,562			36,432			820,382		713,250
Schedule of the reconciliation of segment operating income to consolidated income before income taxes	'
		Three months ended						Nine months ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Segment operating income	$	291,085		$	245,824		$	820,382		$	713,250
	Interest expense	(21,089		)	(16,048		)	(60,241		)	(47,126		)
	Interest income	5,383			4,142			14,553			10,628
	Stock-based compensation expense	(10,133		)	(9,413		)	(29,382		)	(26,584		)
	Acquisition-related expenses	(2,547		)	(2,537		)	(4,567		)	(2,537		)
	Other costs, net	(11,221		)	(9,908		)	(32,116		)	(29,861		)
	Income before income taxes	$	251,478		$	212,060		$	708,629		$	617,770

Changes_in_Equity_and_Noncontr1

Changes in Equity and Noncontrolling Interests (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Changes in Equity and Noncontrolling Interests	'
Rollforward of consolidated changes in equity	'
		Amphenol Corporation Shareholders
		Common Stock										Accum. Other
		Shares		Amount			Additional Paid-		Retained			Comprehensive			Treasury			Noncontrolling			Total
		(in millions)					In Capital		Earnings			Loss			Stock			Interests			Equity
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	316		$	316		$	489,768	$	2,424,376		$	(54,951	)	$	—		$	20,563		$	2,880,072
	Net income								515,622									4,757			520,379
	Other comprehensive income											(42,143		)				(192		)	(42,335		)
	Payments to shareholders of noncontrolling interests																	(3,620		)	(3,620		)
	Purchase of noncontrolling interest																	(8		)	(8		)
	Purchase of treasury stock														(400,801		)				(400,801		)
	Retirement of treasury stock	(8	)	(8		)			(400,793		)				400,801						—
	Stock options exercised, including tax benefit	4		4			116,511														116,515
	Dividends declared								(101,924		)										(101,924		)
	Stock-based compensation expense						29,382														29,382
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	312		$	312		$	635,661	$	2,437,281		$	(97,094	)	$	—		$	21,500		$	2,997,660
		Amphenol Corporation Shareholders
		Common Stock										Accum. Other
		Shares		Amount			Additional Paid-		Retained			Comprehensive			Treasury			Noncontrolling			Total
		(in millions)					In Capital		Earnings			Loss			Stock			Interests			Equity
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	320		$	320		$	336,523	$	2,210,120		$	(117,004	)	$	—		$	12,223		$	2,442,182
	Net income								467,793									2,077			469,870
	Other comprehensive income											(3,970		)				292			(3,678		)
	Payments to shareholders of noncontrolling interest																	(4,371		)	(4,371		)
	Purchase of noncontrolling interest						662					288						(950		)	—
	Purchase of treasury stock														(296,975		)				(296,975		)
	Retirement of treasury stock	(8	)	(8		)			(296,967		)				296,975						—
	Stock options exercised, including tax benefit	4		4			98,005														98,009
	Dividends declared								(65,101		)										(65,101		)
	Stock-based compensation expense						26,584														26,584
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	316		$	316		$	461,774	$	2,315,845		$	(120,686	)	$	—		$	9,271		$	2,666,520
	able 1

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share	'
Schedule of the reconciliation of basic weighted average common shares outstanding to diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	'
		Three months ended September 30,				Nine months September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Net income attributable to Amphenol Corporation shareholders	$	182,207	$	160,798	$	515,622	$	467,793
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	313,284,242		317,331,040		314,183,699		318,731,280
	Effect of dilutive stock options	7,352,163		6,254,532		7,334,337		6,222,788
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	320,636,405		323,585,572		321,518,036		324,954,068
	Earnings per share attributable to Amphenol Corporation shareholders:
	Basic	$	0.58	$	0.51	$	1.64	$	1.47
	Diluted	$	0.57	$	0.50	$	1.60	$	1.44

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation	'
Schedule of stock option activity	'
		Options		Weighted			Weighted Average		Aggregate
				Average			Remaining		Intrinsic
				Exercise Price			Contractual Term		Value
							(in years)
	Options outstanding at January 1, 2014	26,844,452		$	25.9		7.08		$	501,706
	Options granted	65,000		44.57
	Options exercised	(629,932	)	20.21
	Options forfeited	(102,920	)	29.9
	Options outstanding at March 31, 2014	26,176,600		$	26.07		6.89		$	517,164
	Options granted	6,047,000		47.72
	Options exercised	(2,257,950	)	19.9
	Options forfeited	(99,120	)	32.61
	Options outstanding at June 30, 2014	29,866,530		$	30.9		7.46		$	515,908
	Options granted	108,000		48.77
	Options exercised	(1,483,440	)	20.47
	Options forfeited	(94,320	)	36.39
	Options outstanding at September 30, 2014	28,396,770		$	31.49		7.32		$	523,618
	Vested and non-vested options expected to vest at September 30, 2014	25,649,402		$	31.1		7.23		$	483,163
	Exercisable options at September 30, 2014	11,775,650		$	23.11		5.74		$	315,886
Summary of status of non-vested options and changes during the year	'
		Options		Weighted
				Average Fair
				Value at Grant
				Date
	Non-vested options at January 1, 2014	16,033,842		$	7.39
	Options granted	65,000		10.62
	Options vested	(14,000	)	8.49
	Options forfeited	(102,920	)	7.41
	Non-vested options at March 31, 2014	15,981,922		$	7.4
	Options granted	6,047,000		8.62
	Options vested	(5,296,022	)	6.98
	Options forfeited	(99,120	)	7.66
	Non-vested options at June 30, 2014	16,633,780		$	7.97
	Options granted	108,000		8.85
	Options vested	(26,340	)	8.33
	Options forfeited	(94,320	)	8
	Non-vested options at September 30, 2014	16,621,120		$	7.98
Summary of activity in the option plans	'
		Three months ended						Nine months ended
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	45,458		$	16,456		$	123,911		$	91,091
	Total fair value of stock options vested	219			49			37,277			33,830

Benefit_Plans_and_Other_Postre1

Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits	'
Schedule of components of net pension expense	'
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement
								Benefits
		Three months ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Service cost	$	2,036		$	2,103		$	28	$	40
	Interest cost	6,005			5,117			123		127
	Expected return on plan assets	(7,117		)	(6,071		)	—		—
	Amortization of transition obligation	(25		)	(27		)	—		—
	Amortization of prior service cost	673			485			—		—
	Amortization of net actuarial losses	4,010			5,901			104		193
	Net pension expense	$	5,582		$	7,508		$	255	$	360
		Pension Benefits						Other Postretirement
								Benefits
		Nine months ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014		2013
	Service cost	$	6,131		$	6,318		$	83	$	120
	Interest cost	18,057			15,431			368		382
	Expected return on plan assets	(21,372		)	(18,346		)	—		—
	Amortization of transition obligation	(74		)	(81		)	—		—
	Amortization of prior service cost	2,019			1,465			—		—
	Amortization of net actuarial losses	12,045			17,703			314		578
	Net pension expense	$	16,806		$	22,490		$	765	$	1,080

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
Summary of the Company's amortizable intangible assets	'
		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Gross Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amortization
	Customer relationships	$	273,500	$	85,300	$	202,300	$	69,800
	Proprietary technology	53,600		25,400		52,300		22,400
	License agreements	6,000		6,000		6,000		6,000
	Trade names and other	18,300		11,100		11,400		8,900
	Total	$	351,400	$	127,800	$	272,000	$	107,100

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt	'
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	'
			September 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
			Carrying			Approximate			Carrying			Approximate
			Amount			Fair Value			Amount			Fair Value
	4.75% Senior Notes due November 2014 (1)		$	599,981		$	602,880		$	599,813		$	621,000
	1.55% Senior Notes due September 2017 (1)		374,625			374,475			—			—
	2.55% Senior Notes due January 2019 (1)		749,001			754,800			—			—
	3.125% Senior Notes due September 2021 (1)		374,673			373,763			—			—
	4.00% Senior Notes due February 2022 (1)		499,067			525,250			498,973			491,000
	Revolving Credit Facility		21,800			21,800			927,300			927,300
	Credit Agreement		—			—			100,000			100,000
	Notes payable to foreign banks and other debt		4,834			4,834			6,788			6,788
	Total debt		2,623,981			2,657,802			2,132,874			2,146,088
	Less short-term debt		(600,803		)	(603,702		)	(701,437		)	(722,624		)
	Long-term debt		$	2,023,178		$	2,054,100		$	1,431,437		$	1,423,464
		-1		The Senior Notes are unsecured and rank equally in the right of payment with the Company’s other unsecured indebtedness.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Measurements	'
Fair values of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities	'
		Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2014
		Total			Quoted Prices in Active		Significant			Significant
					Markets for Identical		Observable Inputs			Unobservable Inputs
					Assets (Level 1)		(Level 2)			(Level 3)
	Short-term investments	$	371,618		$	371,618	$	—		$	—
	Forward contracts	20,100			—		20,100			—
	Total	$	391,718		$	371,618	$	20,100		$	—
		Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013
		Total			Quoted Prices in Active		Significant			Significant
					Markets for Identical		Observable Inputs			Unobservable Inputs
					Assets (Level 1)		(Level 2)			(Level 3)
	Short-term investments	$	305,324		$	305,324	$	—		$	—
	Forward contracts	(2,169		)	—		(2,169		)	—
	Total	$	303,155		$	305,324	$	(2,169	)	$	—

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventories	'	'
Raw materials and supplies	$304,724	$261,867
Work in process	286,630	265,196
Finished goods	256,718	265,581
Inventories	$848,072	$792,644

Reportable_Business_Segments_D

Reportable Business Segments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
			item
Reportable Business Segments	'	'	'	'
Number of reportable business segments	'	'	2	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$1,358,742	$1,153,062	$3,918,988	$3,368,934
Segment operating income	267,821	224,483	755,766	655,453
Interconnect Products and Assemblies	'	'	'	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'
Segment operating income	279,795	233,435	786,820	676,818
Cable Products and Solutions	'	'	'	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'
Segment operating income	11,290	12,389	33,562	36,432
Operating Segment	'	'	'	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'
Net sales	1,358,742	1,153,062	3,918,988	3,368,934
Segment operating income	291,085	245,824	820,382	713,250
Operating Segment | Interconnect Products and Assemblies	'	'	'	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'
Net sales	1,268,639	1,063,179	3,650,075	3,104,856
Operating Segment | Cable Products and Solutions	'	'	'	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'
Net sales	90,103	89,883	268,913	264,078
Inter-Segment	'	'	'	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'
Net sales	3,460	6,617	17,861	19,182
Inter-Segment | Interconnect Products and Assemblies	'	'	'	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'
Net sales	2,171	1,309	4,855	4,064
Inter-Segment | Cable Products and Solutions	'	'	'	'
Segment reporting information	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$1,289	$5,308	$13,006	$15,118

Reportable_Business_Segments_D1

Reportable Business Segments (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Reconciliation of segment operating income to consolidated income before income taxes	'	'	'	'
Segment operating income	$267,821	$224,483	$755,766	$655,453
Interest expense	-21,089	-16,048	-60,241	-47,126
Stock-based compensation expense	-10,133	-9,413	-29,382	-19,432
Acquisition-related expenses	-2,547	-2,537	-4,567	-2,537
Income before income taxes	251,478	212,060	708,629	617,770
Operating Segment	'	'	'	'
Reconciliation of segment operating income to consolidated income before income taxes	'	'	'	'
Segment operating income	291,085	245,824	820,382	713,250
Unallocated amount to segment	'	'	'	'
Reconciliation of segment operating income to consolidated income before income taxes	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	21,089	16,048	60,241	47,126
Interest Income	5,383	4,142	14,553	10,628
Stock-based compensation expense	10,133	9,413	29,382	26,584
Acquisition-related expenses	2,547	2,537	4,567	2,537
Other costs, net	11,221	9,908	32,116	29,861
Income before income taxes	$251,478	$212,060	$708,629	$617,770

Changes_in_Equity_and_Noncontr2

Changes in Equity and Noncontrolling Interests (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Increase (Decrease) In Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	$2,880,072	$2,442,182
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	-54,951	'
Net income	184,160	161,389	520,379	469,870
Other comprehensive income	'	'	-42,335	-3,678
Payments to shareholders of noncontrolling interests	'	'	-3,620	-4,371
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	'	'	-8	'
Purchase of treasury stock	'	'	-400,801	-296,975
Stock options exercised, including tax benefit	'	'	116,515	98,009
Dividends declared	'	'	-101,924	-65,101
Stock-based compensation expense	'	'	29,382	26,584
Balance at end of period	2,997,660	2,666,520	2,997,660	2,666,520
Balance at end of period	-97,094	'	-97,094	'
Common Stock	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) In Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period (in shares)	'	'	316	320
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	316	320
Retirement of treasury stock	'	'	-8	-8
Retirement of treasury stock (in shares)	'	'	-8	-8
Stock options exercised, including tax benefit	'	'	4	4
Stock options exercised, including tax benefit (in shares)	'	'	4	4
Balance at end of period (in shares)	312	316	312	316
Balance at end of period	312	316	312	316
Additional Paid in Capital	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) In Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	489,768	336,523
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	662
Stock options exercised, including tax benefit	'	'	116,511	98,005
Stock-based compensation expense	'	'	29,382	26,584
Balance at end of period	635,661	461,774	635,661	461,774
Retained Earnings	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) In Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	2,424,376	2,210,120
Net income	'	'	515,622	467,793
Retirement of treasury stock	'	'	-400,793	-296,967
Dividends declared	'	'	-101,924	-65,101
Balance at end of period	2,437,281	2,315,845	2,437,281	2,315,845
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) In Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	-54,951	-117,004
Other comprehensive income	'	'	-42,143	-3,970
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	288
Balance at end of period	-97,094	-120,686	-97,094	-120,686
Treasury Stock	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) In Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Purchase of treasury stock	'	'	-400,801	-296,975
Retirement of treasury stock	'	'	400,801	296,975
Noncontrolling Interests	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) In Shareholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	20,563	12,223
Net income	'	'	4,757	2,077
Other comprehensive income	'	'	-192	292
Payments to shareholders of noncontrolling interests	'	'	-3,620	-4,371
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	'	'	-8	-950
Balance at end of period	$21,500	$9,271	$21,500	$9,271

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to Amphenol Corporation shareholders (in dollars)	$182,207	$160,798	$515,622	$467,793
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	313,284,242	317,331,040	314,183,699	318,731,280
Effect of dilutive stock options (in shares)	7,352,163	6,254,532	7,334,337	6,222,788
Dilutive weighted average common shares outstanding	320,636,405	323,585,572	321,518,036	324,954,068
Earnings per share attributable to Amphenol Corporation shareholders:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.58	$0.51	$1.64	$1.47
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.57	$0.50	$1.60	$1.44
Anti-dilutive stock options, excluded from the computations of earning per share	6,169,900	5,525,800	4,695,200	3,218,984

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

31-May-14

Apr. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Stock Options

Restricted Shares

Restricted Shares

Restricted Shares

Restricted Shares

Restricted Shares

2000 Employee Option Plan

2009 Employee Option Plan

2009 Employee Option Plan

2009 Employee Option Plan

2000 Employee Option Plan and 2009 Employee Option Plan

2004 Directors Option Plan

2012 Directors Restricted Stock Plan

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award

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Number of additional stock options that can be granted (in shares)

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'

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0

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Common Stock reserved for issuance

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

58,000,000

32,000,000

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'

'

Shares available for the granting of additional stock options

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

24,788,660

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'

'

140,000

171,922

Options ratable vesting period

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'3 years

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Options exercisable period

'

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'

'

'

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'

'

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'

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'10 years

'10 years

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Number of additional stock options expected to be granted (in shares)

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'

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'

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Expense incurred for stock-based compensation plans (in dollars)

$10,133

$9,413

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$29,382

$19,432

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'

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'

'

'

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Expense incurred for stock-based compensation plans, net of tax (in dollars)

7,512

6,940

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21,649

-26,584

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Stock option activity

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Options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)

'

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'

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29,866,530

26,844,452

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26,844,452

26,844,452

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options granted (in shares)

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'

'

'

'

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65,000

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6,047,000

108,000

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options exercised (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

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-629,932

'

-2,257,950

-1,483,440

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options forfeited (in shares)

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'

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'

'

-102,920

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-99,120

-94,320

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'

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'

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'

'

'

Options outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)

'

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'

'

28,396,770

26,176,600

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29,866,530

28,396,770

26,844,452

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'

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'

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Vested and non-vested options expected to vest at the end of the period (in shares)

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25,649,402

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25,649,402

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Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)

'

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11,775,650

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11,775,650

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Weighted Average Exercise Price

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Weighted average exercise price, options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)

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$30.90

$25.90

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$25.90

$25.90

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Weighted average exercise price, options granted (in dollars per share)

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$44.57

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$47.72

$48.77

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Weighted average exercise price, options exercised (in dollars per share)

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$20.21

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$19.90

$20.47

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Weighted average exercise price, options forfeited (in dollars per share)

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$29.90

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$32.61

$36.39

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Weighted average exercise price, options outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)

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$31.49

$26.07

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$30.90

$31.49

$25.90

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Weighted average exercise price, vested and non-vested options expected to vest (in dollars per share)

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$31.10

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$31.10

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Weighted average exercise price, exercisable (in dollars per share)

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$23.11

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$23.11

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Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term

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Weighted average remaining contractual term of options outstanding

'

'

'7 years 5 months 16 days

'7 years 3 months 26 days

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'6 years 10 months 21 days

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'7 years 29 days

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Weighted average remaining contractual term of options vested options and non-vested expected to vest

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'7 years 2 months 23 days

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Weighted average remaining contractual term of options exercisable

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'5 years 8 months 27 days

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Aggregate Intrinsic Value

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding (in dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

523,618

517,164

'

515,908

523,618

501,706

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate intrinsic value of options, vested and non-vested options expected to vest (in dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

483,163

'

'

'

483,163

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable (in dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

315,886

'

'

'

315,886

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Status of the Company's non-vested options and changes during the year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-vested options at the beginning of the period (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

16,633,780

16,033,842

'

16,033,842

16,033,842

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-vested options, options granted (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

65,000

'

6,047,000

108,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-vested options, options vested (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

-14,000

'

-5,296,022

-26,340

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-vested options, options forfeited (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

-102,920

'

-99,120

-94,320

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-vested options at the end of the period (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

16,621,120

15,981,922

'

16,633,780

16,621,120

16,033,842

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted Average Fair Value at Grant Date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average fair value at the grant date, options outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

$7.97

$7.39

'

$7.39

$7.39

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average fair value at grant date, options granted (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

$10.62

'

$8.62

$8.85

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average fair value at grant date, options vested (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

$8.49

'

$6.98

$8.33

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average fair value at grant date, options forfeited (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

$7.41

'

$7.66

$8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average fair value at the grant date, options outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

$7.98

$7.40

'

$7.97

$7.98

$7.39

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised (in dollars)

'

'

'

123,911

91,091

45,458

'

16,456

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total fair value of stock options vested (in dollars)

'

'

'

37,277

33,830

219

'

49

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total compensation cost related to non-vested options not yet recognized (in dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

104,618

104,618

'

'

104,618

'

562

'

'

562

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average expected amortization period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years 7 months 2 days

'

'

'3 years 7 months 2 days

'

'

'7 months 24 days

'

'7 months 6 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of restricted shares issued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,340

'

25,648

'

34,090

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted shares (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$47.72

'

$39

'

$26.89

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total compensation cost related to non-vested restricted shares not yet recognized (in dollars)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$562

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shareholders_Equity_Details

Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended						0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
			Minimum	Minimum	Maximum	Maximum	Subsequent Event	2013 Stock Repurchase Program	2013 Stock Repurchase Program	2013 Stock Repurchase Program
										Subsequent Event
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased under the current open-market stock repurchase program	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20,000,000	'	'
Repurchase of stock program, period	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'2 years	'	'
Number of shares repurchased under the current open-market stock repurchase program	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,900,726	'	8,527,884	'
Payments for shares repurchased under the current open-market stock repurchase program (in dollars)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$400,801	$138,595
Quarterly dividend approved by Board prior to payment, per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	$0.10	$0.05	$0.13	$0.10	'	'	'	'
Dividends declared	101,924	65,101	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid	$101,924	$33,472	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Benefit_Plans_and_Other_Postre2

Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'	'
Contributions to U.S defined contribution plans by the Company, maximum percentage of eligible compensation	'	'	5.00%	'
Matching contributions to U.S defined contribution plans by the Company	'	'	$2,700	$2,200
Pension Benefits	'	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'	'
Service cost	2,036	2,103	6,131	6,318
Interest cost	6,005	5,117	18,057	15,431
Expected return on plan assets	-7,117	-6,071	-21,372	-18,346
Amortization of transition obligation	-25	-27	-74	-81
Amortization of prior service cost	673	485	2,019	1,465
Amortization of net actuarial losses	4,010	5,901	12,045	17,703
Net pension expense	5,582	7,508	16,806	22,490
U.S. plans, Pension Benefits	'	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'	'
Estimated cash contribution to the Plans in 2014 based on current actuarial calculations	'	'	20,000	'
Employer contributions	11,200	'	15,200	'
Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'	'
Service cost	28	40	83	120
Interest cost	123	127	368	382
Amortization of net actuarial losses	104	193	314	578
Net pension expense	$255	$360	$765	$1,080

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill	'
Goodwill	$2,592,075
Increase in goodwill, primarily as a result of an acquisition	302,990
Interconnect Products and Assemblies	'
Goodwill	'
Goodwill	$2,468,382

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'	'	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived trade name intangible asset	$49,300	'	$49,300	'	'
Summary of the Company's amortizable intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	351,400	'	351,400	'	272,000
Accumulated Amortization	127,800	'	127,800	'	107,100
Weighted average useful lives of amortizable intangible assets	'	'	'10 years	'	'
Amortization expense	6,200	5,000	20,700	15,000	'
Amortization expense estimated for each of the next five fiscal years	'	'	'	'	'
2014	35,500	'	35,500	'	'
2015	30,700	'	30,700	'	'
2016	29,800	'	29,800	'	'
2017	29,600	'	29,600	'	'
2018	25,500	'	25,500	'	'
Customer relationships	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of the Company's amortizable intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	273,500	'	273,500	'	202,300
Accumulated Amortization	85,300	'	85,300	'	69,800
Weighted average useful lives of amortizable intangible assets	'	'	'10 years	'	'
Proprietary technology	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of the Company's amortizable intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	53,600	'	53,600	'	52,300
Accumulated Amortization	25,400	'	25,400	'	22,400
Weighted average useful lives of amortizable intangible assets	'	'	'14 years	'	'
License agreements	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of the Company's amortizable intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	6,000	'	6,000	'	6,000
Accumulated Amortization	6,000	'	6,000	'	6,000
Weighted average useful lives of amortizable intangible assets	'	'	'8 years	'	'
Trade names and other	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of the Company's amortizable intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'
Gross Carrying Amount	18,300	'	18,300	'	11,400
Accumulated Amortization	$11,100	'	$11,100	'	$8,900
Weighted average useful lives of amortizable intangible assets	'	'	'15 years	'	'

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

30-May-14

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Commercial Paper [Member]

4.75% Senior Notes due November 2014

4.75% Senior Notes due November 2014

4.75% Senior Notes due November 2014

4.75% Senior Notes due November 2014

1.55% Senior Notes due September 2017

1.55% Senior Notes due September 2017

2.55% Senior Notes due January 2019

2.55% Senior Notes due January 2019

3.125% Senior Notes due September 2021

3.125% Senior Notes due September 2021

4.00% Senior Notes

4.00% Senior Notes

4.00% Senior Notes

4.00% Senior Notes

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Credit Agreement

Credit Agreement

Credit Agreement

Notes payable to foreign banks and other debt

Notes payable to foreign banks and other debt

Level 1

Level 1

Level 1

Level 1

Level 1

Level 1

Level 1

Level 2

Level 2

Level 2

Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total debt, Carrying Amount

$2,623,981

$2,132,874

'

$599,981

$599,813

'

'

$374,625

'

$749,001

'

$374,673

'

$499,067

$498,973

'

'

'

$21,800

$927,300

'

'

$100,000

$4,834

$6,788

Less current portion

-600,803

-701,437

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt, Carrying Amount

2,023,178

1,431,437

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000

'

'

'

200,000

'

'

'

Increase the borrowing capacity under amended and restated Credit Agreement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000

'

'

'

'

Current borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200

'

'

'

'

Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21,800

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Availability under the Revolving Credit Facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,478,200

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate on borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, variable rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'LIBOR

'

'

'

'LIBOR

'

'

'

Stated interest rate (as a percent)

'

'

'

4.75%

'

'

'

1.55%

'

2.55%

'

3.13%

'

4.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total debt, Approximate Fair Value

2,657,802

2,146,088

'

'

'

602,880

621,000

'

374,475

'

754,800

'

373,763

'

'

525,250

491,000

'

21,800

927,300

'

'

100,000

4,834

6,788

Less short-term debt, Approximate Fair Value

-603,702

-722,624

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt, Approximate Fair Value

2,054,100

1,423,464

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument, principal amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

375

'

'

'

375

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument, face amount, net of discount (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

99.90%

'

'

'

99.91%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum amount outstanding during period

'

'

1,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum maturity term

'

'

'397 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding borrowings under the Program

'

'

$0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	'	'
Short-term Investments	$371,618	$305,324
Fair value measurements recurring basis | Level 1	'	'
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	'	'
Short-term Investments	371,618	305,324
Total	371,618	305,324
Fair value measurements recurring basis | Level 2	'	'
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	'	'
Forward contracts	20,100	-2,169
Total	20,100	-2,169
Fair value measurements recurring basis | Total	'	'
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on recurring basis	'	'
Short-term Investments	371,618	305,324
Forward contracts	20,100	-2,169
Total	$391,718	$303,155

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Taxes	'	'	'	'	'
Effective tax rate (as a percent)	26.80%	'	25.50%	26.60%	26.30%
Tax benefit primarily related to the completion of prior audits	'	'	'	'	$3,645
Tax cost primarily related to delay of research and development credits and certain domestic taxes on foreign income that are part of tax provisions within American Taxpayer Relief Act	'	'	11,300	'	'
Effective tax rate before adjustments (as a percent)	26.50%	23.90%	'	26.50%	23.90%
Liability for unrecognized tax benefits, including penalties and interest, which if recognized would impact the effective tax rate	18,469	'	'	18,469	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, anticipated adjustment for changing facts and circumstances, over the next twelve month period	$2,536	'	'	$2,536	'