Calabazas Creek Research, Inc.

Calabazas Creek Research, Inc., doing business as Calabazas Creek Research, is a manufacturer of advanced radio frequency (RF) technologies specializing in the development of high power RF generation and transmission devices. The company provides research and development services to the federal government through contracts and grants, focusing on innovative technologies such as high current multiple beam electron guns, high efficiency klystrons, inductive output tubes, and components for particle accelerators and radar systems. Calabazas Creek Research has established itself as a leader in the field of RF technology, serving both defense and civilian agencies with its expertise in developing cutting-edge solutions for various scientific and technological applications.

Through federal contract awards, Calabazas Creek Research has primarily engaged in research and development projects for the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command. The company has received Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I and Phase II contracts, which are set aside for small businesses. These contracts have supported the development of high power RF generation and transmission devices, including work on high current multiple beam electron guns, high efficiency klystrons, and inductive output tubes. The most recent contract award, valued at $1,693,709.00, was for a Cost Plus Fixed Fee research and development project focused on advancing RF technologies for naval applications. Additionally, Calabazas Creek Research has served as a subcontractor to major defense contractors like Boeing, providing specialized engineering services for non-production related projects.

Federal grant awards have been a significant source of funding for Calabazas Creek Research's innovative work, primarily through the Department of Energy's Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049). The company has received multiple project grants, totaling over $3 million, for developing various RF technologies aligned with DOE's mission priorities. Recent grant-funded projects include the development of high efficiency gyrotron technology, a 1.3 GHz 200 kW continuous wave klystron, high power RF windows with improved multipactor coatings, and multiple beam triode-based RF sources. These grants typically range from $136,336 to $200,000 and support research efforts lasting 9-12 months. Calabazas Creek Research has also participated in larger DOE-funded projects as a sub-grantee, providing specialized engineering services to prime grantees such as General Atomics, further demonstrating its expertise and collaborative capabilities in the field of advanced RF technologies.

Calabazas Creek Research, Inc. (CCR), established in 1994, is a leader in development of advanced, innovative technologies for high power RF generation and transmission. CCR specializes in UHF, microwave, millimeter-wave and Terahertz high power sources and components using vacuum electron devices. Our range of expertise extends from 200 MHz to 1.0 THz in frequency and from milliwatts to hundreds of Megawatts of delivered RF power. The company focuses on new, innovative technologies for the next generation of RF sources and systems. Strategic partnerships exist with key industries, national laboratories, academic institutions, and consultants, providing a broad range of resources and knowledge.