Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (9,734)	$ (4,122)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(333)	(152)
Comprehensive loss	(10,067)	(4,274)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest	338	(470)
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Pixelworks, Inc.	$ (9,729)	$ (4,744)