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Solder Joint Reliability Qualification of Various Component Mounting Modification Configurations Using Thermal Cycle Testing

The selection and use of solder joint modification configurations for printed wiring assemblies has traditionally been a design specific activity. The implementation and use of a standardized s .. read more

Characterization of PCB Plated-Thru-Hole Reliability using Statistical Analysis

Various test methods are used to characterize the PCB plated-thru-hole reliability. One such method is the Interconnect Stress Test (IST). The results from this test are often used to qualify P .. read more

Reliability Assessment of CSP Underfill Methods

The miniaturization trend in electronics has proliferated the use of Chip Scale Packages (CSPs) in electronics assembly. CSPs used in portable devices are subjected to harsh mechanical and ther .. read more

Reliability of High Density,High Layer Count,Multilayer Backplanes

This paper discusses the work and testing performed to obtain extreme high reliability performance from high layer count, large panel format multilayer printed wiring boards that are used for b .. read more

Embedded Passives in High Layer Count High Reliability Printed Wiring Boards

This paper will discuss the use of thin film buried resistors and thin core plane pairs in high layer count high reliability printed wiring boards used in single and double sided surface mount .. read more

New Developments in Polymer Thick Film Resistor Technology

Motorola has been using embedded polymer thick film resistors on immersion silver-plated copper terminations in products for four years,and in the past year other firms have begun using this te .. read more

Printed Circuit Board Reliability in High Temperature

This paper will demonstrate the effect high reflow temperatures in lead free processes will have on the reliability of printed circuit boards from a broad range of laminate materials for both t .. read more

PCB Materials Behaviours towards Humidity and Impact of the Design,Finishes,Baking and Assembly Processes on Assembly Quality and Solder Joint Reliability

As Electrostatic discharge,humidity can have a bad impact on assembly quality. It requires environmental conditions and process controls but also risks knowledge. To overcome humidity issue,par .. read more

Using Periodic Pulse Reverse (PPR) for Plating Thick Panel Applications

There is increased interest in the printed wiring board (PWB) industry with regards to the use of periodic pulse reverse (PPR) plating to electroplate printed circuit boards. PPR plating offers .. read more

A Reliability Comparison of Different Lead-Free Alloys and Surface Finishes in SMT Assembly

As we inch towards the somewhat shifting deadlines towards lead (Pb) restriction in Japan and Europe,there is an increase seen in the amount of studies performed for electronics assemblies sold .. read more

Assembly,Rework and Reliability of Lead-free FCBGA Soldered Component

Movements to lead-free assembly are being influenced by legislative and market requirements. Specifically Europe has passed legislation requiring the removal of lead from electronics assembly b .. read more

Study of Assembly Processes for Solder Flip Chips on FR-4 Substrates

Flip chip assembly is a key capability to enable product miniaturization. Our previous studies have investigated several flip chip interconnection types including anisotropic conductive film or .. read more

MEMS-Based Microsystem Packaging

Sandia National Laboratories has programs covering the range of MEMS technologies from LIGA to bulk to surface micromachining. These MEMS technologies are being considered for an equally broad .. read more

Enhancement of CSP Mechanical Strength using Underfill or Bonding Material

Underfill technology has been used to minimize the mismatch of the Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) in flip chip technology. An extension of this application has been used to increase the .. read more

Implementation of No-Flow Underfills on Chip Scale Packages

Chip Scale Package (CSP) technology is growing at a rapid pace since its emergence in the electronics manufacturing industry. As the solder joint size decreases,it has become apparent that unde .. read more

Evaluating the Use of Next Generation Reflow Profile Control for High Volume Electronics Manufacturing

In recent years,technological advances in electronics manufacturing have allowed high volume manufacturers to significantly improve process control and documentation. Manufacturers have acceler .. read more

Robust Optimization of a Lead Free SMT Process

This paper will focus on Dr. Taguchi’s Robust Engineering methodology,measurement methods and experimental results for the optimization of a lead free SMT process for use in an Automotive Elect .. read more

Soldering Fluxes and the Repair Process

Wave soldering fluxes are currently used in hand soldering operations as a matter of course and with little regard for flux deposition amounts. This use has led to the investigation of fluxes u .. read more

Flip Chip Processing Solutions as used in System in Package Applications

Dramatic changes are underway in the computer,telecommunication,automotive,and consumer electronics industries. Changes that demand common and pervasive requirements for active assemblies such .. read more

New Insights in Underfill Flow and Flip Chip Reliability

During the last years Flip Chip Technology has been widely accepted as a means for maximum miniaturization of microelectronic assemblies. As an example the use of Flip Chips in advanced product .. read more

Copper Surface Treatment and Plating Reliability

Reliable copper interconnects are a primary requirement for most printed wiring board applications. A variety of wet manufacturing processes play an important role in the formation of durable i .. read more

Benchmarking PCB Process Capability,Quality and Reliability Becomes a Reality

The IPC-PCQR2 (Process Capability,Quality and Relative Reliability) program has developed a library of process capability panel designs,and a database that details the manufacturing capability, .. read more

Board Level Manufacturability and Reliability Assessment of 0.5 mm Wafer Level CSP with Over-Sized Balls

The endless quest for increased performance in less space has recently manifested itself in 0.5mm pitch Chip Scale Packages (CSP). The footprints of these packages are only about half the size .. read more

Use of Underfill to Enhance the Thermal Cycling Reliability of Small BGAs

In this work,we have evaluated the use of underfill to enhance the reliability of small BGAs in the automotive thermal cycling environment. Best parameters for underfilling of BGAs were develop .. read more

Solder Joint Reliability Qualification of Various Component Mounting Modification Configurations Using Thermal Cycle Testing

The selection and use of solder joint modification configurations for printed wiring assemblies has traditionally been a design specific activity. The implementation and use of a standardized s .. read more

Characterization of PCB Plated-Thru-Hole Reliability using Statistical Analysis

Various test methods are used to characterize the PCB plated-thru-hole reliability. One such method is the Interconnect Stress Test (IST). The results from this test are often used to qualify P .. read more

Reliability Assessment of CSP Underfill Methods

The miniaturization trend in electronics has proliferated the use of Chip Scale Packages (CSPs) in electronics assembly. CSPs used in portable devices are subjected to harsh mechanical and ther .. read more

Reliability of High Density,High Layer Count,Multilayer Backplanes

This paper discusses the work and testing performed to obtain extreme high reliability performance from high layer count, large panel format multilayer printed wiring boards that are used for b .. read more

Embedded Passives in High Layer Count High Reliability Printed Wiring Boards

This paper will discuss the use of thin film buried resistors and thin core plane pairs in high layer count high reliability printed wiring boards used in single and double sided surface mount .. read more

New Developments in Polymer Thick Film Resistor Technology

Motorola has been using embedded polymer thick film resistors on immersion silver-plated copper terminations in products for four years,and in the past year other firms have begun using this te .. read more

Printed Circuit Board Reliability in High Temperature

This paper will demonstrate the effect high reflow temperatures in lead free processes will have on the reliability of printed circuit boards from a broad range of laminate materials for both t .. read more

PCB Materials Behaviours towards Humidity and Impact of the Design,Finishes,Baking and Assembly Processes on Assembly Quality and Solder Joint Reliability

As Electrostatic discharge,humidity can have a bad impact on assembly quality. It requires environmental conditions and process controls but also risks knowledge. To overcome humidity issue,par .. read more

Using Periodic Pulse Reverse (PPR) for Plating Thick Panel Applications

There is increased interest in the printed wiring board (PWB) industry with regards to the use of periodic pulse reverse (PPR) plating to electroplate printed circuit boards. PPR plating offers .. read more

A Reliability Comparison of Different Lead-Free Alloys and Surface Finishes in SMT Assembly

As we inch towards the somewhat shifting deadlines towards lead (Pb) restriction in Japan and Europe,there is an increase seen in the amount of studies performed for electronics assemblies sold .. read more

Assembly,Rework and Reliability of Lead-free FCBGA Soldered Component

Movements to lead-free assembly are being influenced by legislative and market requirements. Specifically Europe has passed legislation requiring the removal of lead from electronics assembly b .. read more

Study of Assembly Processes for Solder Flip Chips on FR-4 Substrates

Flip chip assembly is a key capability to enable product miniaturization. Our previous studies have investigated several flip chip interconnection types including anisotropic conductive film or .. read more

MEMS-Based Microsystem Packaging

Sandia National Laboratories has programs covering the range of MEMS technologies from LIGA to bulk to surface micromachining. These MEMS technologies are being considered for an equally broad .. read more

Enhancement of CSP Mechanical Strength using Underfill or Bonding Material

Underfill technology has been used to minimize the mismatch of the Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) in flip chip technology. An extension of this application has been used to increase the .. read more

Implementation of No-Flow Underfills on Chip Scale Packages

Chip Scale Package (CSP) technology is growing at a rapid pace since its emergence in the electronics manufacturing industry. As the solder joint size decreases,it has become apparent that unde .. read more

Evaluating the Use of Next Generation Reflow Profile Control for High Volume Electronics Manufacturing

In recent years,technological advances in electronics manufacturing have allowed high volume manufacturers to significantly improve process control and documentation. Manufacturers have acceler .. read more

Robust Optimization of a Lead Free SMT Process

This paper will focus on Dr. Taguchi’s Robust Engineering methodology,measurement methods and experimental results for the optimization of a lead free SMT process for use in an Automotive Elect .. read more

Soldering Fluxes and the Repair Process

Wave soldering fluxes are currently used in hand soldering operations as a matter of course and with little regard for flux deposition amounts. This use has led to the investigation of fluxes u .. read more

Flip Chip Processing Solutions as used in System in Package Applications

Dramatic changes are underway in the computer,telecommunication,automotive,and consumer electronics industries. Changes that demand common and pervasive requirements for active assemblies such .. read more

New Insights in Underfill Flow and Flip Chip Reliability

During the last years Flip Chip Technology has been widely accepted as a means for maximum miniaturization of microelectronic assemblies. As an example the use of Flip Chips in advanced product .. read more

Copper Surface Treatment and Plating Reliability

Reliable copper interconnects are a primary requirement for most printed wiring board applications. A variety of wet manufacturing processes play an important role in the formation of durable i .. read more

Benchmarking PCB Process Capability,Quality and Reliability Becomes a Reality

The IPC-PCQR2 (Process Capability,Quality and Relative Reliability) program has developed a library of process capability panel designs,and a database that details the manufacturing capability, .. read more

Board Level Manufacturability and Reliability Assessment of 0.5 mm Wafer Level CSP with Over-Sized Balls

The endless quest for increased performance in less space has recently manifested itself in 0.5mm pitch Chip Scale Packages (CSP). The footprints of these packages are only about half the size .. read more

Use of Underfill to Enhance the Thermal Cycling Reliability of Small BGAs

In this work,we have evaluated the use of underfill to enhance the reliability of small BGAs in the automotive thermal cycling environment. Best parameters for underfilling of BGAs were develop .. read more