Practical pulse broadening value for graded index fiber lies in the range of __________

Correct Answer: 0.2 to 1 ns/km
As all optical fiber sources have a finite spectral width, the profile shape must be altered to compensate for this dispersion mechanism. The minimum overall dispersion for graded index fiber is also limited by other intermodal dispersion mechanism. Thus pulse broadening values lie within range of 0.2 to 1 ns/km.