High Performance Diffusers
For LED and Fluorescent Luminaires
Bright View Technologies’ high performance diffusers are based on a proprietary technology platform that
combines advanced microstructures with versatile substrate options and form factors. Bright View diffusers
provide industryͲleading performance in terms of angle control, efficiency, source hiding, and aesthetics.
Efficiency
Bright View diffusers enable high efficiency extraction of light from a luminaire
without sacrificing performance. Transmission well in excess of 90% is typical,
and luminaire dependent efficiency can be even higher.
Bulb Hiding & Homogenization
Bright View diffusers offer outstanding hiding of LED and fluorescent
light sources, with excellent color mixing. Bright View diffusers solve
the most difficult LEDͲhiding problems while maintaining industryͲ
leading efficiency.
Light Management
Bright View provides a full range of diffusion strengths (i.e. beam angles) for management
of luminaire light distributions and glare control. This includes flatͲfield (“batwing”),
symmetric, asymmetric, and elliptical light distributions.
Widerangeofavailableangles
NarrowMixing
Standard
Bilateral(flatͲfield)
Elliptical
AngleBend
Aesthetics
Bright View PͲSeries patterned diffusers offer groundbreaking aesthetics
without sacrificing exceptional light management performance and
provide limitless customized solutions for luminaire designers.
New Glare Control Diffusers
Bright View Technologies announces patentͲpending glare control diffusers that
combine strong suppression of light above 65° from vertical with a smooth
cutoff and an unprecedented level of diffusion. By combining glare control,
diffusion, high efficiency, suppressed color fringing, and aesthetics, the new
Bright View GͲSeries Glare Control diffusers offer unique advantages for highͲ
performance luminaires.
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Product Overview
Bright View High Performance Diffusers
Products
Diffuser
Strength
(highernumbersare
more diffusive)
Efficiency in
typical
luminaire
Comment
GeneralͲpurpose
(symmetric)
diffusers
15Ͳ 85
87Ͳ 96%
General purposeforsmoothing,lamphiding,
andcolormixingondownlights,troffers,
linear,specialty
EͲSeries
Ellipticaldiffusers
60x10
60x20
91Ͳ 95%
Spreadslightelliptically.MixeslinesofLEDs,
andhomogenizesfluorescentlamps.Also
excellentforwallwash,cove,linear,specialty
GͲSeries
Glare control
65° cutoff
89Ͳ 93%
Suppresseslight above65degreestoreduce
glare
MͲSeries
NarrowͲangle
diffusers
5Ͳ 15
91Ͳ 95%
BeamMixing fornarrowPAR,spot,flood,and
downlights
AͲSeries
Anglebending
20x60
88Ͳ 92%
Upto20degreesbendwithcrosswise
spreadingforwallwash,cove,specialty
PͲSeries
Patterned
diffusers
Product
Line
Description
CͲSeries
PatternsmaybecombinedwithCͲSeries,EͲSeries, GͲSeries,etc.tocreatea
uniqueaestheticlookwhilemaintainingopticalperformanceofthebasediffuser
BrightView Technologiesmaintainsapipelineofnewproductofferingsandprovidescustomdesignservicesuponrequest
Material and Thickness Options
Bright View diffusers are offered on a variety of materials and thicknesses. Unlike volumetric (hazy plastic) diffusers,
Bright View diffusers maintain their high performance regardless of material or thickness.
Std.Thickness
Material
Film
SemiͲrigid
Inch
mm
PET
0.007
0.175
ThermalStability
UV
Resistance
80°C
N/A
Description
ExcellentforindoorLEDapplications
UVͲPET
0.005
0.125
80°C
Excellent
UVresistantforLEDorFluorescent
PMMA(Acrylic)
0.010
0.250
70°C(fixtured)
Excellent
Polycarbonate
0.030
0.765
80°C
N/A
UVresistantforLEDorFluorescent
SemiͲrigid.Lowcostsolutionfor
downlights,panels,etc.Formable for
2x2and2x4troffers
Custom
Awidevarietyofcustommaterialsareavailableuponrequest
Othermaterialsubstratessuchasrigidpanelsorflameretardantmaybeavailableuponrequest
Applications Engineering
Bright View is an agile company with a commitment to rapid prototyping and fast turnaround on standard or custom parts.
Application engineers are available to help select the right diffuser solution including material choice, optical performance,
environmental requirements, and aesthetics to enable optimum performance and appearance for luminaire designers.
Please contact sales@brightviewtech.com for information
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Optical Data
Bright View High Performance Diffusers
C-Series
General purpose symmetric diffusers
for lamp hiding and angle management
CͲSeries diffusers efficiently hide lamps and provide smooth illumination in both
LED and fluorescent applications. They provide excellent depixellation and color
mixing. An applications engineer will be happy to help select the correct product
for your application. Please contact sales@brightviewtech.com.
More Hiding
Higher Efficiency
Distance toachieve
completeLEDhiding
Typicalanglein adownlight
(FWHM:fullwidthhalfmax)
ASTMD1003
Transmission
Efficiencyin
typicalLED
luminaire
91°
>92%
93Ͳ 96%
Highestefficiency,somelamphiding
83°
94°
>96%
91Ͳ 95%
Excellentefficiency,goodlamphiding
1:2
75°
106°
>96%
89 Ͳ 93 %
Highefficiency,increasedlamphiding
CͲ HE80
1:1.5
70°
115°
>96%
88 Ͳ 92 %
Highefficiency,excellentlamphiding
CͲ HH80
1:1
77°
111°
>88%
87Ͳ 90%
HighͲHiding:strongestlamphiding
available
(Distancebetween
lamps:Working
distancetodiffuser)
(microstructure
facingaway
fromlamps)
(microstructure
facingtoward
lamps)
CͲ HE15
1 :4
92°
CͲ HE30
1:2.5
CͲ HE55
Comments
UsageNotes:
• ChoosethehighestͲefficiencydiffuserthatmeetsyourlampͲhidinggoals
• CͲSeriesdiffusersaredirectionalandaregenerallyusedwiththemicrostructuresfacingawayfromtheLEDsorlamps;
pleasetrybothorientations
• Anglesfor“microstructurefacingtowardlamps”arelistedingrayabovebecauseCͲSeriesdiffusersarenottypically
usedinthisorientation.
• Anglesandefficienciesaretypical;theyvarygreatlydependingonluminairedesign
• ASTMD1003transmissionsareprovidedforreference,andarelistedingrayabove.Althoughwidelyquotedin
lighting,thismeasurementusesacollimatedbeam(atypical)andfailstoaccountforrecirculationofreflectedlight
insideluminaires
• BrightViewapplicationsengineerscanassistwithproductchoicesandhelpyourdesignachievepeakperformance
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Optical Data
Bright View High Performance Diffusers
E-Series
Elliptical (asymmetric) diffusers
EͲSeries elliptical diffusers spread asymmetrically – more strongly in one
direction than the other. They are used to diffuse a line of LEDs into a
smooth line, or to blend adjacent fluorescent lamps. They are also used
to provide optimum spreading in wallͲwash and cove applications.
Because diffusion is only applied along one direction, efficiency is even
higher than CͲSeries diffusers. Bright View’s unique design causes less
scalloping than competitive approaches, giving a smoother visual result.
(highernumbersare
more diffusive)
ASTMD1003
Transmission
Efficiencyin
typicalLED
luminaire
EͲ6010
1:1
60x10
>96%
91 Ͳ 95%
EͲ6020
1:1
60x20
>96%
90 Ͳ 94%
Otherscomingsoon
60x20
Orientation:
60x10
Orientation:
Comments
MixeslinesofLEDs,andhomogenizes
fluorescentlamps.Also excellentfor
wallwash,cove,specialty
FluorescentTubeReplacement
HidesLEDsat
distanceof
DiffuserStrength
Product
Orientation:
UsageNotes:
• ChoosethehighestͲefficiencydiffuserthatmeetsyourlampͲhidinggoals
• Forlamphidingaspicturedabove,EͲSeriesdiffusersaredirectionalandaregenerallyusedwiththemicrostructures
facingawayfromtheLEDsorlamps;pleasetrybothorientations
• ForlightspreadinginwallͲwashandcoveapplications,EͲSeriesdiffusersaregenerallyusedwiththemicrostructures
facingtoward theLEDsorlamps;pleasetrybothorientations
• Anglesandefficienciesaretypical;theyvarygreatlydependingonluminairedesign
• BrightViewapplicationsengineerscanassistwithproductchoicesandhelpyourdesignachievepeakperformance
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Optical Data
Bright View High Performance Diffusers
G-Series
Glare Control Diffusers
GͲSeries diffusers suppress highͲangle light above 65 degrees to
reduce visual glare, while increasing onͲaxis light. This helps
luminaires comply with IESNA RP1Ͳ04 and EN12464 glare
specifications. This diffuser, unlike microlens sheets, has a soft
cutoff with no color separation, increasing visual appeal and LED
hiding ability.
Product
HidesLEDsat
distanceof
Typical
Luminaire
FWHMAngle
ASTMD1003
Transmission
Efficiencyin
typicalLED
luminaire
GͲSeries
see above
84°
> 96%
89– 93%
PatternedGͲSeries
Comments
Suppresseslight above65degrees
Pleasecontactyoursalesrepresentative
Measured in
LED Troffer
65° Viewing Angle
Standard
Diffuser
Glare-Control
Diffuser
LEDonly
LEDwithGͲSeries
GͲSeriesdiffusersclosetoLEDswill
createpleasingconcentricrings
GͲSeriesdiffusersfartherfromLEDs
willcreateasmootherlook.
UsageNotes:
• GͲSeriesdiffusersmustbeflattoachieveglarecontrol;theycannotbeformedincurvesaroundlamps
• GͲSeriesdiffusersmustbeusedwiththemicrostructurefacingawayfromtheLEDorlamp
• AtclosespacingtoLEDstheywillcreateconcentricrings;fartherawaytheywillcreateasmoothlook
• HelpsluminariesmeetANSI/IESNARPͲ1Ͳ04andEN12464glarestandardsforoffice/indoorlighting
• Suppressionofglareandefficienciesaretypical;theyvarygreatlydependingonluminairedesign
• BrightViewapplicationsengineerscanassistwithproductchoicesandhelpyourdesignachievepeakperformance
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Optical Data
Bright View High Performance Diffusers
M-Series
Beam-Mixing diffusers
for narrow angle applications
MͲSeries diffusers are used in spot and narrow flood lighting to smooth
beam artifacts caused by parabolic, Fresnel, or TIR lens collimators without
significant broadening. Their unique design provides superior farͲfield
smoothing and color mixing with high onͲaxis brightness. Unlike
traditional diffusers, there is minimal decrease in central intensity, and
minimal increase in offͲtask “field light.” Note: MͲSeries diffusers do not
have focusing power Ͳ they are designed for use in conjunction with
parabolic, Fresnel, TIR, or other collimation optics.
Product
TypicalTransmission
Useforlightswithangles
(narrowcollimated
intherangeof
light)
MͲPR05
89– 95%
8° – 20°
MͲPR10
89– 95%
15° – 30°
Comingsoon
SpotFrom
CollimatedLight
(nodiffuser)
25° – 45°
Comments
Provides smoothspotonworksurfacewith
minimalwideningandminimalbrightness
penalty.
CollimatedLightwith
MͲSeriesMixingDiffuser
UsageNotes:
• MͲSeriesdiffusersmaybeusedineitherorientation.BrightViewrecommendsusingthemicrostructuresfacing
towardtheLEDsorlamps
• ChoosetheminimumͲstrengthMͲSeriesdiffuserthatprovidestheneededsmoothing
• BrightViewapplicationsengineerscanassistwithproductchoicesandhelpyourdesignachievepeakperformance
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Optical Data
Bright View High Performance Diffusers
A-Series
Angle Bending (Direction Turning) Diffusers
AͲSeries diffusers provide an elegant solution for wallͲwash, sign
illumination, and specialty applications, providing an angle bend to
direct the light toward a wall or surface, combined with a
simultaneous crossͲwall diffusion, to eliminate scalloping and
increase uniformity.
Bendslight
towardwall
Spreadslight
acrosswall
AͲSeries in4ͲinchnonͲcollimated
LEDdownlight module,>65lm/W
AͲSeries undercollimated
illumination
(LMͲ79 Goniophotmetric data)
UsageNotes:
• AͲSeriesdiffusersaregenerallyusedwiththemicrostructuresfacingtowardtheLEDsorlamps
• Theyhavehighestperformancewhenusedwithcollimatedornarrow(upto30degrees)inputbeams,suchasanLED
withTIRlensorparabolicreflector
• Thediffusermaybetiltedrelativetotheinputbeamtofinetunetheangleandlightprofile
• Otheranglesandspreadsareavailableonacustombasis
• BrightViewapplicationsengineerscanassistwithproductchoicesandhelpyourdesignachievepeakperformance
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Optical Data
Bright View High Performance Diffusers
P-Series
Patterned diffusers
PͲSeries diffusers offer unprecedented visual and aesthetic appeal with the same high performance as other Bright
View products. Patterns can be applied to most Bright View products including generalͲpurpose diffusers, ellipticals,
antiͲglare diffusers, and bilaterals. They are frequently used in architectural, office, hospitality, and decorative
applications. Numerous patterns are in stock, plus quick turnͲaround of custom, unique patterns is available upon
request.
Stock Patterns
Wave
Stripe
Perf
TripleWave
TriPyramid
YourPattern
Custom Patterns
SingleͲpieceformeddiffuser(semiͲrigid)with
patternedcenterandgradientͲdiffusionedges
Customstripeddiffuser
Singlediffuserwith
multiplepatternedzones
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Optical Data
Bright View High Performance Diffusers
B-Series
(coming soon) Bilateral Diffusers
Bright View Bilateral diffusers provide a “batwing” distribution to
help luminaires achieve a flatͲfield beam profile, uniformly
illuminating a floor or work surface without a central hotͲspot.
Product
Function
BilateralflatͲfielddirection
Comingsoon
Bilateralforuncollimated linears,
includingrecessed /troffers
FlatͲfieldin thecrossͲlightdirection
Comingsoon
BilateralforparabolicͲreflector
collimatedlinears
Comingsoon
Bilateralforcollimateddownlights
(PARorTIRlens)
Comments
FlatͲfieldin thecrossͲlightdirection ProvideflatͲfield
illuminationonfloor or
worksurfacewithno
Comingsoon Bilateralforuncollimated downlights
FlatͲfield inalldirections
centralhotͲspot
FlatͲfield inalldirections
UsageNotes:
• BͲSeriesdiffusersaregenerallyusedwiththelightenteringthemicrostructured side
• BͲSeriesdiffuserscombinethefunctionofmicroͲlinearprismsanddiffusersinasingleproduct
• Thereisastronginteractionbetweenthebilateraldiffuserandthedesignoftheluminaire;arangeofbilateral
diffuserswillbeavailabletooptimizeperformance
• Otheranglesanddegreesofnadirsuppressionareavailableonacustombasis
• BrightViewapplicationsengineerscanassistwithproductchoicesandhelpyourdesignachievepeakperformance
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Materials Data
Bright View High Performance Diffusers
Bright View diffusers are available on a variety of materials, including semiͲrigid, to meet most lighting
needs. Optical performance is nearly identical for the various materials.
PET
(standard)
UV PET
Acrylic (PMMA)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Usage
Excellentforindoor
LEDapplications
UVresistantforLED
orFluorescent
UVresistantforLED
orFluorescent
Lowcostsolutionfor
downlights,PAR,
panels,etc.
Form
Film
Film
Film
SemiͲrigid
.007 in
.005 in
.010 in
.030 in
.175 mm
.125 mm
.250 mm
.765 mm
ASTM D3359
ASTM D3359
Center
ASTM D3359
0.5 in
0.5 in
0.5 in
1.5 in
UV Resistance
ǻa* = -1.64
ǻa* = -0.46
ǻa* = -0.05
ǻa* = -4.04
color change
UVA (2400KJ/m^2)
ǻb* = 4.14
ǻb* = 1.6
ǻb* = 0.4
ǻb* = 21.4
80°C
80°C
70°C (fixtured)
80°C
VTM-2
VTM-2
Rating Not
Available
V-2
Thickness
Adhesion
Bend Radius
Temperature
UL 94 Rating of
substrate material *
* UL Rating is for substrate material as provided by substrate vendor. Yellow cards for these substrates are available. Bright View
diffusers have not been tested or rated by UL. Bright View applies a thin (aprox. 50 micron) coating to these substrate materials.
Please call a Bright View applications engineer to discuss your material needs.
Additional materials, including flameͲretardant, may be available on a custom basis.
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