A distributed constant type noise filter and method of making same is provided. The filter includes a first foil conductor disposed to conduct electrical current with first and second lead wires connected near each end thereof, a second foil conductor disposed to be connected to ground potential having a third lead wire connected near one end thereof, and a plurality of dielectric sheets disposed between said first and second foil conductors. This sandwich is wound generally into a tubular form with said first and third lead wires being close to each other and shifted by approximately 1/4 to 3/4 of a turn. The second lead wire is arranged substantially in-line with said first and third lead wires after the tubular wound filter is compressed into substantially an elliptical shape. Alternatively, the sandwich is wound generally into a tubular form with said third lead wire being close to said first lead wire but separated therefrom by substantially 2.5% of the distance between said first and second lead wires.