Thinnet

Thinnet

Thinnet is a light and flexible cabling medium that is inexpensive and easy to install. Table 3.1 illustrates some Thinnet classifications. Note that Thinnet falls under the RG-58 family, which has a 50-Ohm impedance. Thinnet is approximately .25 inches (6 mm) in thickness.

All coaxial cables have a characteristic measurement called impedance, which is measured in ohms. Impedance is a measure of the apparent resistance to an alternating current. You must use a cable that has the proper impedance in any given situation.

Thinnet cable can reliably transmit a signal for 185 meters (about 610 feet).