Tympany, Qualcomm Team To Develop Networked Audio

By Joseph Palenchar On Dec 10 2012 - 5:25pm

Sausalito, Calif. — Tympany, an original design manufacturer (ODM) for major audio brands, will team with Qualcomm Atheros to co-develop turnkey Wi-Fi-enabled speakers and other streaming-audio products.

The companies said suppliers could bring to market at price points from $200 on up to the high end with faster time to market.

Under the agreement, Tympany will work with Qualcomm Atheros to integrate Qualcomm’s Skifta wireless audio module into home audio devices.