Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Provision for inventory write-downs
Inventory Write-down
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vested restricted stock
Tax Benefit from Stock Options Exercised and Vested Restricted Stock
Tax benefit from stock options exercised and vested restricted stock.
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Shares issued for employee benefit plan
Shares Issued for Employee Benefit Plan
Shares issued for employee benefit plan.
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accrued income and other taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash used for investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisition of intangible assets
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Net cash used for investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Issuance of debt
Proceeds from Short-term Debt
Payment of debt
Repayments of Short-term Debt
Proceeds from stock options exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Treasury stock purchased
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Estimates and Assumptions Policy
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Policy
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories, Net and Significant Suppliers
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Receivables [Abstract]
Allowance for sales return
Allowance for Sales Returns, Net Of Unprocessed Returns
Allowance for Sales Returns, Net Of Unprocessed Returns
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Derivatives at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Schedule of Derivative Assets at Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Futures Contracts
Schedule of Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and entity information.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segment and Foreign Operations
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Other Income (Expense), Net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Balance at Beginning of Period
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Additions to Costs and Expenses
(Write-offs)/FX Effects
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Write-Offs And Effect Of Exchange Rate
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Write-Offs And Effect Of Exchange Rate
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Balance at End of Period
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Net gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange transactions
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other income
Other Nonoperating Income
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Expense
Reversal of unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Gross unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible in next 12 months
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Accrued interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax interest and penalties accrued, current
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Interest and Penalties Accrued, Current
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Interest and Penalties Accrued, Current
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest accrued, noncurrent
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Interest and Penalties Accrued, Noncurrent
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Interest and Penalties Accrued, Noncurrent
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Reserve for Product Warranty Claim Costs
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period
Product Warranty Accrual
Accruals (Reductions) for Warranties Issued During the Period
Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued
Settlements (in Cash or in Kind) During the Period
Product Warranty Accrual, Payments
Balance at End of Period
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Receivables, Net, Current
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Income tax receivable
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Line of credit
Line of Credit, Current
Accrued compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued sales discounts, rebates and royalties
Accrued Sales Discounts Rebates and Royalties, Curent
Current accrued sales discounts rebates and royalties.
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Other accrued expenses
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Income tax payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 22,133,206 and 21,491,398 shares issued on September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Stockholders' equity before treasury stock
Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock
Less cost of common stock in treasury, 6,634,641 and 6,516,382 shares on September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Total stockholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
Derivative by Currency Position Held [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Euro
Euro Member Countries, Euro
Chinese Yuan Renminbi
China, Yuan Renminbi
Brazilian Real
Brazil, Brazil Real
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Value
Derivative, Notional Amount
Forward Rate
Derivative, Forward Exchange Rate
Gain/(Loss) Recorded at Balance Sheet Date
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales
Revenue, Net
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Research and development expenses
Research and Development Expense
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest income (expense), net
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net
Other income (expense), net
Income before provision for income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for income taxes
Net income
Earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Advertising and marketing
Accrued Advertising And Marketing Costs, Current
Accrued Advertising and Marketing Costs, Current
Duties
Accrued Duties, Current
Accrued duties.
Freight
Accrued Freight Costs, Current
Accrued Freight Costs, Current
Product development
Accrued Product Development Costs, Current
Accrued Product Development Costs, Current
Product warranty claim costs
Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Professional fees
Accrued Professional Fees, Current
Sales taxes and VAT
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current
Third-party commissions
Accrued Nonemployee Sales Commission, Current
Accrued Nonemployee Sales Commission, Current
Tooling
Accrued Tooling Expenses, Current
Tooling expenses.
Utilities
Accrued Utilities, Current
Other
Other Accrued Expenses, Current
Other Accrued Expenses, Current.
Total other accrued expenses
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual [Axis]
Title of Individual with Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Relationship to Entity [Domain]
Employees [Member]
Employees [Member]
Employees [Member]
Outside Directors [Member]
Director [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Research and development [Member]
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Selling, general and administrative [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Income tax benefit from the recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Gain Contingencies [Table]
Gain Contingencies [Table]
Gain Contingencies, Nature [Axis]
Gain Contingencies, Nature [Axis]
Gain Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Gain Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Positive Outcome of Litigation [Member]
Positive Outcome of Litigation [Member]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Patent Lawsuit Against Logitech, Inc., Logitech International S.A. and Logitech Europe S.A. [Member]
Patent Lawsuit Against Logitech, Inc., Logitech International S.A. and Logitech Europe S.A. [Member]
Patent Lawsuit Against Logitech, Inc., Logitech International S.A. and Logitech Europe S.A. [Member]
Patent Counterclaim Lawsuit Against Universal Electronics [Member]
Patent Counterclaim Lawsuit Against Universal Electronics [Member]
Patent Counterclaim Lawsuit Against Universal Electronics [Member]
Patent Lawsuit Against Universal Remote Control [Member]
Patent Lawsuit Against Universal Remote Control [Member]
Patent Lawsuit Against Universal Remote Control [Member]
Patent Lawsuit Against Peel Technologies, Inc. [Member]
Patent Lawsuit Against Peel Technologies, Inc. [Member]
Patent Lawsuit Against Peel Technologies, Inc. [Member]
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Gain contingency, patents allegedly infringed upon, number
Gain Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed upon, Number
Loss contingency, patents allegedly infringed upon, number
Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number
Royalties settlement amount
Litigation Settlement, Amount
Gain contingency, claims deemed invalid, number
Gain Contingency, Claims Dismissed, Number
Gain Contingency, Claims Dismissed, Number
Gain contingency, claims against defendant, number
Gain Contingency, Claims, Number
Gain Contingency, Claims, Number
Gain contingency, patents found not infringed upon, number
Gain Contingency, Patents Found Not Infringed upon, Number
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Non-vested restricted stock award [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options and restricted stock excluded in computation of diluted earning per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Line of Credit
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Accrued Compensation
Accrued Compensation Disclosure [Text Block]
Accrued compensation.
Derivatives
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Components of Accrued Compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued social insurance
Accrued Social Insurance, Current
Accrued social insurance current.
Accrued salary/wages
Accrued Salaries, Current
Accrued vacation/holiday
Accrued Vacation, Current
Accrued bonus
Accrued Bonuses, Current
Accrued commission
Accrued Employee Sales Commission, Current
Accrued Employee Sales Commission, Current
Accrued medical insurance claims
Accrued Insurance, Current
Other accrued compensation
Other Employee Related Liabilities, Current
Total accrued compensation
Accrued salaries - 13th month salaries
Accrued Salaries, Thirteenth Month Amount, Current
Accrued Salaries, Thirteenth Month Amount, Current
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization expense
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2013 (remaining 3 months)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Intangible assets, net
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
India Subsidiary [Member]
India Subsidiary [Member]
India Subsidiary [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan, percentage of employees eligible for benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Percentage of Employees Eligible for Benefits
Percentage of employees eligible for pension benefits under defined benefit pension plan.
Defined benefit plan, minimum service period of employees to be eligible under plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Requisite Service Period
Minimum service period of employees to be eligible under pension plan.
Defined benefit plan, number of days salary payable under termination, resignation, or retirement
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Accrual Term Per Year Of Service Provided
Number of days salary payable under termination, resignation or retirement.
Schedule of Accounts Receivable
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Significant Customers to Net Sales
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Significant Customers to Accounts Receivable
Schedule of Trade Receivables by Major Customers [Table Text Block]
Schedule of trade receivables by major customers.
Schedule of Changes in Reserve for Product Warranty Claim Costs
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Cost of Goods, Total [Member]
Cost of Goods, Total [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]
Supplier Concentration Risk [Member]
Major Customers [Axis]
Major Supplier [Axis]
Major Supplier [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Major Supplier [Domain]
[Domain] for Major Supplier [Axis]
Maxim [Member]
Maxim [Member]
Maxim [Member]
Wuxi Funide Digital [Member]
Wuxi Funide Digital [Member]
Wuxi Funide Digital [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Inventory Purchases
Inventory Purchases
Inventory Purchases
Concentration risk
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
US Bank [Member]
US Bank [Member]
US Bank [Member]
Enson [Member]
Enson [Member]
Enson Member.
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Letter of credit outstanding amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Subsidiary ownership percentage securing facility
Line of Credit Facility, Covenants, Subsidiary Ownership Percentage Securing Facility
Line of Credit Facility, Covenants, Subsidiary Ownership Percentage Securing Facility
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Total interest expense on borrowings
Interest Expense, Short-term Borrowings
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current [Abstract]
Trade receivables, gross
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for sales returns
Allowance for Sales Returns
Allowance for sales returns.
Net trade receivables
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Other
Other Receivables, Net, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Intangible Assets Amortization Expense
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
DIRECTV [Member]
DIRECTV [Member]
DIRECTV.
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable
Concentration Risk
Equity [Abstract]
Shares repurchased
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Cost of shares repurchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Treasury stock reissued (shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Treasury Stock Reissued
Shares available for repurchase
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
Sales [Member]
Sales [Member]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Reserve for Excess and Obsolete Inventory
Inventory Reserve [Roll Forward]
Inventory Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Period
Inventory Valuation Reserves
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses
Inventory Valuation Reserve, Period Charge
Additions to costs and expenses.
Sell Through
Inventory Valuation Reserve, Adjustments, Sales
Inventory sales.
Write-offs/FX Effects
Inventory Valuation Reserve, Write-Offs And Effect Of Exchange Rate
Charge to cost of goods sold that represents the reduction of the carrying amount of inventory, generally attributable to obsolescence or market conditions.
Balance at End of Period
Inventory Scrapped During Production
Inventory Scrapped During Production
Inventory Scrapped During Production
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Other Income (Expense), Net [Member]
Other Income (Expense), Net [Member]
Other Income (Expense), Net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
Asia [Member]
Asia [Member]
Europe [Member]
Europe [Member]
Cayman Islands [Member]
CAYMAN ISLANDS
South America [Member]
South America [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Text Block]
Components of Other Accrued Expenses
Schedule of Other Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of other accrued liabilities.
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Executive Vice President [Member]
Executive Vice President [Member]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage in Third Party by Executive
Related Party Transaction, Ownership Percentage In Affiliated Entity
Related party transaction, ownership percentage by affiliated entity
Related Party Purchases
Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party
Related Parties, Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable, Related Parties
Other Accrued Expenses
Other Accrued Expenses Disclosure [Text Block]
Other accrued expenses.
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials, Gross
Components
Other Inventory, Gross
Work in process
Inventory, Work in Process, Gross
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory
Inventories, net
Shares Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested at beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Shares granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Shares Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Shares Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Non-vested at end of period
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested at beginning of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Non-vested at end of period
Schedule of Inventories, Net
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Reserve for Excess and Obsolete Inventory
Inventory Valuation Reserves [Table Text Block]
Inventory valuation reserves.
Schedule of Purchases from Significant Suppliers to Inventory
Schedule Of Purchases From Major Suppliers [Table Text Block]
Schedule of purchases from major suppliers
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Treasury Stock
Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]
Components of Accrued Compensation
Schedule Of Accrued Compensation [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Accrued Compensation [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Long-lived Assets From Geographical Segments [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
People's Republic of China [Member]
CHINA
All Other Countries [Member]
All Other Countries [Member]
All Other Countries [Member]
Long-lived Assets from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived tangible assets
Long-Lived Assets
Number of Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding at December 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited/cancelled/expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Outstanding at September 30, 2013
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Exercisable on September 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Outstanding at December 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited/cancelled/expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at September 30, 2013
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable on September 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term and Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding at September 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable on September 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at September 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Exercisable on September 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Distribution Rights [Member]
Distribution Rights [Member]
Patents [Member]
Patents [Member]
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Trademarks [Member]
Developed and Core Technology [Member]
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-lived intangible assets, fully amortized, gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Fully Amortized, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Fully Amortized, Gross
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Number of disposed intangible assets
Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Number Of Disposed Intangible Assets
Disposal of long lived assets including intangible assets.
Schedule Of Revenues From Geographical Segments [Table]
Asia (excluding PRC) [Member]
Asia, Excluding The People's Republic of China [Member]
Asia, Excluding The People's Republic of China
Latin America [Member]
Latin America [Member]
Schedule of Revenues from Geographical Segments [Line Items]
Total net sales
BASIC
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
DILUTED
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net income
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted-average common shares outstanding on a diluted basis (in shares)
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Accounts Receivable, Net and Revenue Concentrations
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Black Scholes Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Non-vested Restricted Stock Awards Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Sales to External Customers by Geographic Area
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-lived Assets
Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange futures contracts fair value
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Opening balance
Foreign currency
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments
Goodwill, Closing balance
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Weighted average fair value of grants
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected life in years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term