MaxLinear, Inc. Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Cover
- Cover
Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
- Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
Notes Tables
Notes Details

Subsequent Events (Details)

v3.26.1

Subsequent Events (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility - Line of credit $ in Millions	Apr. 22, 2026 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2026
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt instrument, covenant, leverage ratio, maximum		3.50
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Increase in line of credit facility	$ 30
Commitment fee percentage	0.25%
Debt instrument, covenant, leverage ratio, maximum	3.50
Debt instrument, covenant, unrestricted cash plus available and undrawn commitments, minimum	$ 80
Subsequent Event \| SOFR
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.25%
Subsequent Event \| Base rate
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	1.25%

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