Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (5,164)	$ (9,734)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	775	(333)
Comprehensive loss	(4,389)	(10,067)
Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest and non-controlling interest	98	338
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Pixelworks, Inc.	$ (4,291)	$ (9,729)