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Mar. 31, 2021
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Registrant Name MaxLinear, Inc.
Document Period End Date Mar. 30, 2021
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-34666
Entity Central Index Key 0001288469
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
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Amendment Flag false
Document Type 8-K
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. [Member]  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.0001 par value
Trading Symbol MXL
Security Exchange Name NYSE