MaxLinear, Inc. Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405]

Restructuring Activity - Additional Information (Details)

Restructuring Activity - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 24,525	$ 53,379	$ 19,786
Contract Termination
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	17,100
Employee separation expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	6,927	28,920	17,897
Lease related charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 449	7,213	$ 42
2024 Workforce Reduction
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		29,900
2024 Workforce Reduction \| Contract Termination
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		16,500
2024 Workforce Reduction \| Employee separation expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		9,100
2024 Workforce Reduction \| Lease related charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		4,300
2023 Workforce Reduction
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		43,300
2023 Workforce Reduction \| Employee separation expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		19,800
2023 Workforce Reduction \| Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		$ 23,500

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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