MaxLinear, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details)

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Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Apr. 30, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Jan. 17, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Marketable equity securities			$ 18,681		$ 18,529
Gross unrealized loss			1,324		1,476
Investments in privately held entities			11,800		11,800
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current			3,000		$ 2,941
Company X
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Contingent consideration (up to)			3,000
Company X \| Forecast
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Current	$ 300	$ 2,700
Company Y
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Contingent consideration (up to)			$ 2,600	$ 2,600

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