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MaxLinear, Inc.

MaxLinear, Inc. is a leading American semiconductor company providing highly integrated RF analog and mixed-signal solutions for broadband communications, data centers, wireless infrastructure, and optical networking applications.

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MaxLinear, Inc. is an American semiconductor company founded in 2003 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California. The company specializes in highly integrated radio-frequency (RF) analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for broadband communications and high-performance networking applications.

MaxLinear's technology powers a broad range of equipment including wireless carrier access systems, microwave backhaul infrastructure, fiber-optic modules for data centers, metro and long-haul transport networks, all-flash storage arrays, and cable DOCSIS broadband modems. Their pioneering technologies include MoCA and Direct Broadcast Satellite ODU single-wire solutions.

  • RF receivers and receiver SoCs for cable, satellite, and terrestrial TV
  • High-performance optical networking ICs
  • Wireless infrastructure solutions for 5G base stations
  • Data center interconnect and storage solutions
  • Ethernet switches and wireline connectivity devices
  • IoT gateway and embedded processor solutions

Frequently Asked Questions

What markets does MaxLinear serve?
MaxLinear serves broadband communications, data centers, wireless infrastructure (5G), optical networking, cable/satellite TV, IoT, and enterprise storage markets.
Where is MaxLinear headquartered?
MaxLinear is headquartered in Carlsbad, California, near San Diego, and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
What types of semiconductor products does MaxLinear make?
MaxLinear produces RF receivers, receiver SoCs, optical networking ICs, Ethernet switches, wireless infrastructure chips, and embedded processor solutions.
When was MaxLinear founded?
MaxLinear was founded in 2003 and has grown through strategic acquisitions including Entropic Communications and various businesses from Microsemi and Broadcom.