RF/microwave waveguide components with signal waveforms — high-power precision engineering.
U.S. MANUFACTURER · ODESSA, FL · EST. 1974

Precision RF/Microwave
Components

Built for the demands of defense, aerospace, and advanced communications from our 19,000 sq ft facility in Florida.

🇺🇸 U.S. Manufactured
NDAA Compliant
MIL-SPEC Tested
🔬 50+ Years Experience
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19,000 sq ft Manufacturing Facility

Odessa, Florida  ·  Established 1974

100% U.S. Manufactured

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Engineered for Mission-Critical Applications

Every part number in our catalog has been put through an extensive test program — power burn-in, VSWR network analysis, thermal shock — before entering production.

High Power Terminations
High Power Terminations

Precision-engineered RF/microwave terminations delivering consistent performance, excellent return loss, and reliable power handling across chip, flange, and coaxial configurations.

High-Power · BeO Substrate Available SMA · N · TNC · BNC
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High Power Resistors
High Power Resistors

Built for thermal stability and high efficiency across RF, microwave, power, and heater applications. Available in carbon-rod, thick-film disc, surface-mount, and base-mounted configurations.

Carbon Rod Thick Film Disc Surface Mount Base Mounted
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High Power Attenuators
High Power Attenuators

Precision signal reduction with low VSWR and dependable power handling for modern RF and microwave systems. Offered in T-pad, coaxial, surface-mount, and flange configurations.

T-Pad Coaxial Surface Mount Base Mounted
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Resistors as Precision Heaters

Data centers. AI compute clusters. Cooling validation rigs. The infrastructure powering the next generation of technology demands reliable, controllable heat sources — and Component General's high-power resistors have been the answer since 1974.

10 W – 1000 W per element BeO Substrate NDAA Compliant U.S. Manufactured Custom Values Available 50+ Years Experience
WHY HEATER RESISTORS, WHY NOW
400+ GW
new data-center capacity planned through 2030
$200B+
AI infrastructure capex in 2025–2026
~40%
of data-center energy spent on thermal management
Built for heat. Trusted for decades.
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Precision Heat Delivery

Resistance values from 10 Ω to 1000 Ω let engineers dial in exact power dissipation for any thermal load requirement — from milliwatt calibration offsets to kilowatt load simulation.

Power Ratings to 1000 W

Single-element ratings from 10 W to 1000 W. Array configurations scale further. Built for the continuous duty cycles demanded by 24/7 data-center and AI infrastructure.

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BeO Substrate Advantage

Beryllium Oxide ceramic combines exceptional thermal conductivity with electrical isolation — critical for heater elements that must transfer heat efficiently while maintaining circuit integrity.

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NDAA-Compliant, U.S. Made

Every part manufactured in Odessa, FL. Full supply-chain traceability and MIL-SPEC documentation available. No foreign-sourced risk in your thermal management BOM.

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Custom Configurations

Non-standard resistance values, custom footprints, special connector configurations. Our in-house machine shop turns custom heater specs from prototype to production.

Burn-In & Life Tested

Power burn-in, thermal shock, high-temperature exposure, and load-life testing performed before shipment. Heater elements arrive verified for long-term continuous operation.

SMT Chip Heater Configuration
SMT / SCALABLE ARRAYS
Thick-Film Chip Resistors — Surface-Mount Heater Series

Compact BeO thick-film chip resistors from 40 W to 1000 W per element. Designed for array-based, surface-mount heater configurations where thermal uniformity and scalable heat flux are critical. Ideal for immersion-cooled AI training systems and high-density compute.

Immersion cooling heat source emulation AI accelerator thermal profiling Automated PCB thermal stress testing
CGI Part Number Power Rating Resistance Range Type Std. Tolerance
CCR-40 / CPR-40 40 W 10–1000 Ω Resistor ±5/±2%
CCR-230-1 / CPR-230-1 150 W 10–1000 Ω Resistor ±5/±2%
CCR-375-1B / CPR-375-1B 330 W 10–1000 Ω Resistor ±5/±2%
CCR-500-1 / CPR-500-1 500 W 10–1000 Ω Resistor ±5/±2%
CCR-1000-1 / CPR-1000-1 1000 W 10–1000 Ω Resistor ±5/±2%

Power ratings based on infinite/ideal heat sink at 100°C. CPT = Chip Termination, CPR = Chip Resistor, CCR = Chip with Cover Resistor. Tab & cover variants available for higher sustained wattage. Other resistance values available on request.

Mechanical & Material Specifications
Substrate Beryllium Oxide (BeO) Ceramic
Resistive Element Proprietary Thick Film
Terminals Proprietary Silver
Tolerance ±0.01" unless specified
Power Basis Infinite/ideal heat sink at 100°C
Resistance Range 10–1000 Ω, other values on request
Where our heater resistors are deployed
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Data Center Thermal Load Simulation

Cooling infrastructure must be validated before live compute is installed. CGI high-power resistors replicate the heat signature of server racks at full load — allowing operators to commission CRAC units, liquid cooling loops, and airflow management before a single GPU spins up.

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AI Accelerator Burn-In & Conditioning

GPU and ASIC burn-in boards use precision resistors to thermally stress-cycle boards under controlled conditions, screening out infant-mortality failures before shipment. BeO substrate ensures uniform, stable heat generation across thousands of burn-in hours.

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Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Calibration

Thermal calibration of temperature sensors, thermal cameras, and cooling measurement systems requires stable, repeatable heat sources. CGI resistors deliver the tight-tolerance, stable dissipation that ATE thermal references demand.

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Immersion Cooling R&D

Labs developing single-phase and two-phase immersion cooling fluids need controllable heat sources that behave like real silicon. CGI chip resistors in custom array configurations allow researchers to replicate die-level heat flux in a controlled experimental environment.

Power Supply & UPS Burn-In

High-power load banks built from CGI resistors provide the resistive loads needed to qualify server PSUs, UPS systems, and PDUs under worst-case thermal conditions — an essential step for hyperscaler supply-chain qualification.

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Defense & Aerospace Thermal Testing

The same MIL-SPEC pedigree that qualifies these parts for airborne radar and EW platforms qualifies them for the most demanding commercial thermal validation programs. Full documentation packages available.

Every heater element is tested before it ships

Power burn-in · Thermal shock · High-temperature exposure · Load life · Temperature coefficient · VSWR DC–20 GHz. Quality program documented per MIL-I-45208, MIL-STD-1916, MIL-STD-45662, and MIL-Q-9858.

MIL-I-45208 MIL-STD-1916 MIL-STD-45662 MIL-Q-9858 100% In-Process Inspection
Engineering support within 24 hours

Tell us your power requirement, target resistance value, mounting configuration, and quantity. Our team will identify the right CGI part or design a custom solution to meet your heater specification.

Applications

Trusted by engineers and procurement teams across defense, aerospace, and advanced technology sectors.

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Defense & Military

Mission-critical components for radar, electronic warfare, and secure communications systems requiring absolute reliability.

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Radar Systems

High-power terminations and attenuators for modern radar transmitter and test systems operating across broad frequency ranges.

Electronic Warfare

Precision RF components for jamming, detection, countermeasure, and signals intelligence equipment.

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Aerospace

Reliable components for satellite communications, navigation systems, and airborne platforms requiring long-term stability.

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Telecommunications

High-performance RF components for advanced communications infrastructure, base stations, and network equipment.

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Test & Measurement

Precision attenuators and terminations for RF test equipment, network analyzers, and calibration standards.

NDAA Section 848
Compliant

Component General manufactures domestically — fully compliant with federal procurement requirements. Our products are manufactured in the U.S., and complete documentation is available upon request for defense and government programs. Quality systems documented per MIL-I-45208, MIL-STD-1916, MIL-STD-45662, and MIL-Q-9858.

🇺🇸 Domestically Manufactured
📋 NDAA Section 848 Compliant
🔗 Full Supply Chain Traceability
🏭 19,000 Sq Ft Odessa, FL Facility
Custom Fabrication

Non-Standard Specifications Accommodated

When standard components don't meet your program requirements, our engineering team works directly with you to design and manufacture custom RF/microwave components to your exact specifications. Our in-house machine shop enables rapid turnaround from prototype to production.

  • Custom power ratings up to your specification
  • Non-standard substrate materials (BeO, Alumina)
  • Custom connector configurations & footprints
  • MIL-SPEC documentation packages
  • Laser surface etching for functional substrate geometry
  • Rapid prototype to production
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The Standard for High-Power RF

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Extensive Testing

Every part number goes through power burn-in, VSWR analysis, thermal shock, shear strength, and load life testing before entering production.

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Decades of Expertise

Founded in 1974 — over 50 years solving RF/microwave challenges for defense, aerospace, and advanced communications programs.

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Rapid Response

Quote turnaround within 24 hours. Responsive engineering support for custom specs. Authorized representatives for local program support.

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American Made

19,000 sq ft facility in Odessa, FL. U.S. manufactured. NDAA compliant by design. In-house machine shop for custom parts.

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Contact Information
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727-372-9096
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Address
2445 Success Drive
Odessa, FL 33556
24-Hour Response Engineering team responds to all quote requests within one business day
Quality Standards
✓ MIL-I-45208
✓ MIL-STD-1916
✓ MIL-STD-45662
✓ MIL-Q-9858
✓ 100% In-Process Inspection