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A multi value capacitor is constructed in a single can having a core with three capacitor elements. The capacitor elements are chosen to provide a selectable range of discrete capacitance values when connected in various combinations. The capacitor elements are each connected to a common terminal. The first capacitor element is connected to a first cam contact, the second capacitor element is connected to a second cam contact, and the third capacitor element is connected to a third cam contact. A dial switch mechanism is mounted to the can and connected to a switched terminal, and includes a dial shaft and a rotating contact connected thereto. Rotating the dial switch mechanism will cause the rotating contact, which has three wiper contacts, to engage raised portions of the various cam contacts in various combinations to create various capacitance values between the switched terminal and the common terminal.
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