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Brightness Enhancement Films

Vikuiti™ Brightness Enhancement Films (BEF) use a microreplicated prism structure to increase the brightness of liquid crystal displays through improved management of the existing light created by the backlight by focusing the light toward the user. They work by utilizing the principles of refraction and total internal reflection by refracting usable light towards the viewer and reflecting most of the remaining light back into the display. A single sheet of Vikuiti BEF film can be used to increase brightness up to 60% or two sheets crossed at 90 degrees to each other can be used to increase brightness by up to 120%.

Image portraying how light refracts through Vikuiti Brightness Enhancement films

To use Vikuiti BEF films to increase the brightness of a liquid crystal display, they must be mounted between the backlight and the display panel with the prisms facing the panel. If a second sheet of Vikuiti BEF film is used, it should be mounted with its prism direction perpendicular from the prism direction of the first sheet. Vikuiti BEF films come with protective films on both sides that must be removed prior to installation. Lastly, if a sheet of Vikuiti DBEF is to be included for maximum brightness, it should always be mounted on top of the Vikuiti BEF film, closest to the LCD panel. Be sure to read each individual product's application guideline for complete details.

A variety of different Vikuiti BEF films are available in kit format to match specific applications. Try our Product Selector for help determining which brightness enhancement film is best for your application or select a product's short name below to view its full details in the Vikuiti product catalog. You can also download product literature or order a product sample.

Vikuiti Brightness Enhancement Films Available in Kits
Short Name Prism Angle Prism Pitch Plano Side Surface Applied Thickness Downloads Samples
Thin BEF II 90 24µm Transparent 62µm Brochure, MSDS Order
BEF II 90/24 90 24 µm Transparent 140 µm Brochure, MSDS Order
BEF II 90/50 90 50 µm Transparent 155 µm Brochure, MSDS Order
BEF III 90/50 5T 90 50 µm Transparent 155 µm Brochure, MSDS Order
BEF III 90/50 M 90 50 µm Matte 160 µm Brochure, MSDS Order
BEF III 90/50 10T 90 50 µm Transparent 275 µm Brochure, MSDS Order

Learn more about Vikuiti Brightness Enhancement Films in our online tutorial.

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