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Film capacitors are essential components in countless electronic circuits, offering exceptional performance, reliability, and durability. Whether you're working on high-frequency applications, power supply designs, or audio systems, Vetco Electronics carries a wide range of film capacitors - from polypropylene capacitors to polyester film capacitors - to suit your exact needs.

What Are Film Capacitors?

Film capacitors, also known as capacitor film types, are non-polarized capacitors that use a thin plastic film as the dielectric. These capacitors are known for their high insulation resistance, low self-inductance, and stable capacitance over time. They're particularly valued for their ability to handle high voltage, high current, and high frequency without degrading.

The most popular types include:

Polypropylene film capacitors: Ideal for high-performance AC and pulse applications due to their low dielectric loss and high stability.
Metallized polyester film capacitors: Known for compact size and affordability, often used in general-purpose electronics and timing circuits.
Polyester film capacitors: A versatile option for filtering, coupling, and decoupling tasks in audio, power, and lighting applications.

Why Choose Film Capacitors?

Compared to ceramic or electrolytic capacitors, film capacitors offer superior performance in several key areas:

High reliability under thermal and electrical stress
Stable capacitance with excellent long-term performance
Low ESR and ESL, ideal for high-frequency or high-speed circuits
Non-polarized design, allowing them to be placed in either direction in a circuit

These characteristics make them perfect for applications like motor run/start circuits, audio crossovers, switching power supplies, and RF circuits.

Explore Our Collection at Vetco Electronics

At Vetco Electronics, we proudly offer a diverse inventory of film capacitors in various sizes, voltages, and dielectric types. Whether you're sourcing a single polypropylene film capacitor for a repair project or buying in bulk for a production line, our stocked shelves and online catalog ensure you get what you need fast.

We carry:

1µF to 10µF film capacitors in multiple voltage ratings
5% and 10% tolerance options
Axial and radial leaded styles for flexible mounting
Through-hole and PCB mount options

Why Shop Film Capacitors at Vetco?

Vetco Electronics has been the go-to source for engineers, makers, and technicians for over 25 years. Here’s why our customers trust us:

Huge Inventory: Over 10,000 parts in stock, including legacy and hard-to-find components
Expert Advice: Not sure which film capacitor you need? Our knowledgeable team is here to help.
Fast Fulfillment: Orders ship quickly from our Seattle-area warehouse
Competitive Prices: Get professional-grade components without overpaying
In-Store Pickup: Available for local customers in the Seattle region

Whether you're building power electronics, working with analog circuits, or upgrading industrial equipment, Vetco has the film capacitors you need - with the service you can count on.