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

Restructuring Activities (Details Textuals) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Restructuring Activities (Details Textuals) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 employee
Restructuring charges	$ 0	$ 425	$ 2,106	$ 11,814
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring charges	$ 0	$ 568	1,976	$ 6,161
Restructuring Plan, Entropic Communications [Member]
Number of employees terminated \| employee					87
Restructuring Plan, Entropic Communications [Member] \| Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve, Translation and Other Adjustment			$ 400