Anderson Jacobson
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications hardware |
| Predecessor | SRI International (spin-off) |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Fate | Acquired by CXR Telecom in 1988 |
| Headquarters | Abondant , France |
Area served | Telecom Carriers, Service Providers, Defense, Transportation, Utilities |
| Products | Acoustic coupler modems, printing terminals, communication solutions |
Anderson Jacobson, which has also been known as CXR Anderson Jacobson and currently operates under the name CXR Networks, is a provider of communications hardware. The company originated as an early pioneer in acoustic modem manufacturing and was initially established as a spin-off from SRI International (formerly known as Stanford Research Institute). During the 1970s and 1980s, it developed and marketed various modem products, including those aimed at the consumer market. Following its acquisition by CXR Telecom in 1988, Anderson Jacobson continued to introduce new offerings, with its financial performance frequently covered by prominent media outlets such as The Times.
At present, this privately held enterprise delivers communication solutions to Telecom Carriers, Service Providers, and industries including Defense, Transportation, and Utilities. Its main offices are located in Abondant, France.
History
With its headquarters primarily situated in California, Anderson Jacobson focused on manufacturing acoustic coupler modems and also developed printing terminals designed to serve as replacements for teletype machines.
Modems
Founded in 1967, Anderson Jacobson was among the first companies to produce acoustic data couplers, devices that enabled data transmission without direct wiring into telephone lines. By the year 1973, their acoustic couplers supported transmission speeds of 150, 300, and 1200 baud.
Terminals
The company’s product range included both CRT display units and Printer/Keyboard terminals.
Historical Table of Anderson Jacobson terminals
| Model | Type | Announced | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ 510 | CRT | May 1979 | $1,995 | |
| AJ 841 | KB/Printer | February 1973 | $2,995 | Printer incorporates IBM Selectric electric typewriter technology |
CXR
Following the merger, the firm was often identified as "Anderson Jacobson (CXR)." CXR itself was acquired by Emrise Corporation, a multinational company specializing in defense, aerospace electronics, and telecommunications equipment. In 2016, Emrise divested CXR for £690,000 to its previous chairman and CEO. By 2017, CXR remained active in producing network telecommunications hardware; however, it had shifted focus away from the original product lines developed by Anderson Jacobson.
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