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DEI Document
Jul. 23, 2026
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 23, 2026
Entity Registrant Name MaxLinear, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-34666
Entity Tax Identification Number 14-1896129
Entity Address, Address Line One 5966 La Place Court, Suite 100,
Entity Address, City or Town Carlsbad,
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 92008
City Area Code 760
Local Phone Number 692-0711
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock
Trading Symbol MXL
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0001288469
Amendment Flag false