scholarly journals Effect of Dielectric Selection on Sintering Behavior of LTCC

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 (1) ◽  
pp. 000261-000267
Author(s):  
Daniel S. Krueger ◽  
Laura Agee ◽  
Cristie Fadner ◽  
J. Brent Duncan ◽  
Ken Peterson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
System Reliability ◽  
Solder Joints ◽  
Sintering Behavior ◽  
Packaging Technology ◽  
Surface Mount ◽  
Passive Devices ◽  
Material Compatibility ◽  
Package Density ◽  
And Performance

Low Temperature Cofired Ceramic (LTCC) is a versatile ceramic packaging technology. LTCC's functionality and performance can be enhanced with the incorporation of passive devices such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors into the structure of the substrate. This incorporation, which eliminates surface mount solder joints is desirable for improving system reliability and allows for increased package density. Commercially available dielectrics for embedding capacitors into LTCC are limited and the incorporation of such systems into LTCC substrates poses processing challenges related to material compatibility. This paper will review multiple dielectric systems and techniques for embedding capacitors into LTCC as well as present new data related to the cofiring behavior of LTCC and custom dielectrics.

scholarly journals Interfacial Reactions and Mechanical Properties of Sn–58Bi Solder Joints with Ag Nanoparticles Prepared Using Ultra-Fast Laser Bonding

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 335
Author(s):  
Gyuwon Jeong ◽  
Dong-Yurl Yu ◽  
Seongju Baek ◽  
Junghwan Bang ◽  
Tae-Ik Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Printed Circuit Boards ◽  
Solder Joints ◽  
Interfacial Reactions ◽  
Circuit Boards ◽  
Ag Nps ◽  
Laser Bonding ◽  
Laser Soldering ◽  
Low Temperature Bonding

The effects of Ag nanoparticle (Ag NP) addition on interfacial reaction and mechanical properties of Sn–58Bi solder joints using ultra-fast laser soldering were investigated. Laser-assisted low-temperature bonding was used to solder Sn–58Bi based pastes, with different Ag NP contents, onto organic surface preservative-finished Cu pads of printed circuit boards. The solder joints after laser bonding were examined to determine the effects of Ag NPs on interfacial reactions and intermetallic compounds (IMCs) and high-temperature storage tests performed to investigate its effects on the long-term reliabilities of solder joints. Their mechanical properties were also assessed using shear tests. Although the bonding time of the laser process was shorter than that of a conventional reflow process, Cu–Sn IMCs, such as Cu6Sn5 and Cu3Sn, were well formed at the interface of the solder joint. The addition of Ag NPs also improved the mechanical properties of the solder joints by reducing brittle fracture and suppressing IMC growth. However, excessive addition of Ag NPs degraded the mechanical properties due to coarsened Ag3Sn IMCs. Thus, this research predicts that the laser bonding process can be applied to low-temperature bonding to reduce thermal damage and improve the mechanical properties of Sn–58Bi solders, whose microstructure and related mechanical properties can be improved by adding optimal amounts of Ag NPs.

Low-Temperature Joining Technique as Interconnection Technology for Power Electronics

2011 ◽  
Vol 324 ◽  
pp. 437-440
Author(s):  
Raed Amro
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Power Electronics ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Junction Temperature ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Power Devices ◽  
Packaging Technology ◽  
Power Cycling ◽  
Power Modules ◽  
Bond Wires

There is a demand for higher junction temperatures in power devices, but the existing packaging technology is limiting the power cycling capability if the junction temperature is increased. Limiting factors are solder interconnections and bond wires. With Replacing the chip-substrate soldering by low temperature joining technique, the power cycling capability of power modules can be increased widely. Replacing also the bond wires and using a double-sided low temperature joining technique, a further significant increase in the life-time of power devices is achieved.

Effect of intermetallic compound layer thickness on the shear strength of 1206 chip resistor solder joint

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter K. Bernasko ◽  
Sabuj Mallik ◽  
G. Takyi
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Intermetallic Compound ◽  
Solder Joint ◽  
Layer Thickness ◽  
Solder Joints ◽  
Ageing Time ◽  
Circuit Board ◽  
Intermetallic Compound Layer ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Surface Mount

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the effect of intermetallic compound (IMC) layer thickness on the shear strength of surface-mount component 1206 chip resistor solder joints. Design/methodology/approach – To evaluate the shear strength and IMC thickness of the 1206 chip resistor solder joints, the test vehicles were conventionally reflowed for 480 seconds at a peak temperature of 240°C at different isothermal ageing times of 100, 200 and 300 hours. A cross-sectional study was conducted on the reflowed and aged 1206 chip resistor solder joints. The shear strength of the solder joints aged at 100, 200 and 300 hours was measured using a shear tester (Dage-4000PXY bond tester). Findings – It was found that the growth of IMC layer thickness increases as the ageing time increases at a constant temperature of 175°C, which resulted in a reduction of solder joint strength due to its brittle nature. It was also found that the shear strength of the reflowed 1206 chip resistor solder joint was higher than the aged joints. Moreover, it was revealed that the shear strength of the 1206 resistor solder joints aged at 100, 200 and 300 hours was influenced by the ageing reaction times. The results also indicate that an increase in ageing time and temperature does not have much influence on the formation and growth of Kirkendall voids. Research limitations/implications – A proper correlation between shear strength and fracture mode is required. Practical implications – The IMC thickness can be used to predict the shear strength of the component/printed circuit board pad solder joint. Originality/value – The shear strength of the 1206 chip resistor solder joint is a function of ageing time and temperature (°C). Therefore, it is vital to consider the shear strength of the surface-mount chip component in high-temperature electronics.

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