3M Display Materials & Systems Division2020 Technical Data

3M™ Enhanced SpecularReflector FilmsESR• ESR 65 Auto
• ESR 80v2 Auto

Product Description
3M™ Enhanced Specular Reflector Films (ESR)
maximize the recycling efficiency of liquid
crystal display backlights. 3M ESR is >98%
reflective across the visible spectrum andcontains no metal.

Construction/Performance
Product

3M ESR 65 Auto

3M ESR 80v2 Auto

Reflectivity (minimum)

98%

98%

Caliper (microns)

65 +/- 4

82 +/- 4Halogen Free

YesYesBacklight Efficiency
Reflector Impact Comparison

On Axis Brightness (cd/m2)

650
600
550
500
450400350
BEF3-T-155nAuto

XBEF3-T-155nAuto

BEF3-T-155n Auto/
DBEF-D2-400 Auto

XBEF3-T-155n Auto/
DBEF-D2-400 Auto

SampleESR

WhiteAutomotive Display – Recommended Solutions
Partial Instrument Cluster

Full Instrument Cluster

Center Stack

High Axial Brightness

High Efficiency

Minimal Windscreen Reflection

3M DBEF-D2-400 Auto

3M ALCF-A3+

3M BEF3-T-155n Auto

3M BEF3-T-155n Auto

3M BEF3-T-155n Auto

Bottom Diffuser

Bottom Diffuser

Bottom Diffuser

LGPLGPLGP

3M ESR Auto

3M ESR Auto3M ESR Auto

Axial Luminance = 974 nits
Gain = 2.8

Axial Luminance = 836 nits
Gain = 2.4

Axial Luminance = 706 nits
Gain = 2.1

3M DBEF-D2-400 Auto
3M BEF3-T-155n Auto

3M™ Enhanced Specular Reflector Films (3M ESR)

Automotive Environmental TestingCondition

Time

High Temperature 95°C

1000 hours

Low temperature-40°C

1000 hours

Temperature/
Humidity

65°C/90%RH

1000 hours

Thermal Shock-40°C to 95°C

1 hour dwell/
100 cycles

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