MaxLinear (MXL) 8-K/A Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR

MaxLinear, Inc.

Carlsbad, California

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-8 (Nos. 333-165770, 333-172418, 333-180666, 333-187395, 333-194856, 333-203034, 333-204017, 333-210418, 333-217021 and 333-218022) of MaxLinear, Inc. of our report dated June 2, 2017, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Exar Corporation, which appears in this Current Report on Form 8-K/A.

/s/ BDO USA, LLP

San Jose, California

July 24, 2017