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MaxLinear, Inc.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

MaxLinear makes multi-gig connectivity a reality through digital, high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits and software solutions. Founded in 2003, it provides highly integrated radio-frequency (RF...

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Recovery-stage fabless semiconductor company with exposure to secular connectivity trends but facing near-term margin pressures...

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Industry Semiconductor Manufacturing (Fabless IC Design)
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
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MaxLinear, Inc. Overview

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MaxLinear makes multi-gig connectivity a reality through digital, high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits and software solutions. Founded in 2003, it provides highly integrated radio-frequency (RF) analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for broadband communications applications. The company operates as a fabless semiconductor manufacturer, enabling critical infrastructure in broadband, 5G, data centers, and connected home markets.

Strategic Profile

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MaxLinear's products enable next-generation products in diversified markets, including Broadband Access, Connectivity, Infrastructure, and Industrial and Multi-Market. As a fabless company, it uses outside chipmaking facilities, known as foundries or fabs, to manufacture its chips. The company has pursued strategic acquisitions including major deals with Entropic Communications, Exar Corporation, and Intel's Lantiq division to expand its product portfolio and market reach.

Competitive Landscape

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MaxLinear provides communications systems-on-chip solutions that integrate radio frequency, high-performance analog, mixed-signal, digital signal processing, security engines, data compression and networking layers, and power management. Key competitors include Broadcom, Silicon Laboratories, MACOM, Vishay Intertechnology, and other mixed-signal semiconductor designers serving telecom and infrastructure markets.

Industry Context

MaxLinear, Inc. operates in Semiconductor Manufacturing (Fabless IC Design).

Key facts

Founded: 2003 · Headquarters: Carlsbad, California · Employees: 1,294 · Revenue: $360.5M · Market cap: $1.7B

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  • Fabless model provides operational flexibility and reduced capital intensity while competing in high-margin IC design
  • Diversified end markets across broadband, connectivity, infrastructure and industrial reduce dependence on single market cycles
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Recent developments

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  • November 2024Board approved $75 million share repurchase plan through November 2028
  • July 2023Terminated Silicon Motion acquisition citing material adverse effect
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BroadcomDiversified infrastructure software and semiconductor company→Silicon LaboratoriesMixed-signal IC and software solutions for IoT and connectivity→MACOM Technology SolutionsRF and mixed-signal semiconductor components→

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MaxLinear, Inc. operates in Semiconductor Manufacturing (Fabless IC Design). See how the rest of the sector scores on the Cyborg framework.

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What does MaxLinear, Inc. do?+
MaxLinear makes multi-gig connectivity a reality through digital, high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits and software solutions. Founded in 2003, it provides highly integrated radio-frequency (RF...
What is MaxLinear, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
MaxLinear, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 5/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
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