Qualcomm subsidiary Qualcomm Atheros buys Bigfoot Networking, in a quiet acquisition completed last month.
Bigfoot are known for high-performance networking devices for the gaming market, such as the Killer network card line.
Qualcomm Atheros says it will use Bigfoot technology to create "intelligent solutions for managing multiple, rich-media streams for a superior online experience across online games, streaming HD video and audio and real-time communications."
The company will continue supporting existing Killer customers as it moves offices.