| Document | Nov. 12, 2019 |
| Cover page. | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 12, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-35451 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-0306875 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 100 Chelmsford Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Lowell |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 01851 |
| City Area Code | 978 |
| Local Phone Number | 656-2500 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | MTSI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001493594 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
