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Low Temperature Soldering: Thermal Cycling Reliability Performance

The technical and economic benefits derived from lowering the reflow temperatures have motivated the evaluation of new Sn-Bi low temperature alloys for soldering. Eutectic Sn-Bi alloy is usu .. read more

Study of the Growth of Sn-Cu Intermetallic Compounds Using XRF Coulometric Stripping (XRF-CS) Method

The method to measure intermetallic compound layer thickness is discussed in a paper recently published by the author[1]. The method uses voltage/current sources, voltmeters, and electrolyte .. read more

Acceptance Testing of Low-Ag Reflow Solder Alloys

Since the implementation of the European Union RoHS directive in 2006,the electronics industry has seen an expansion of available low-silver lead (Pb)-free alloys for wave soldering,miniwave re .. read more

The Morphology Evolution and Voiding of Solder Joints on QFN Central Pads with a Ni/Au Finish

In this paper,we report on a comprehensive study regarding the morphology evolution and voiding of SnAgCu solder joints on the central pad of two different packages – QFN and an Agilent package .. read more

Low Silver Solder Alloys with Good Drop Shock and Thermal Cycle Reliability

SAC105 was shown to have better drop shock reliability than SAC305 however SAC105 thermal cycle performance was not necessarily as good at SAC305. Small quantities (0.1% or so) of some elements .. read more

The Elimination of Whiskers from Electroplated Tin

After the implementation of RoHS and the discontinued use of lead bearing products and the introduction of lead free (LF) solders,tin and its alloys have come to the forefront as the first choi .. read more

Mechanical Shock Test Performance of SAC105 (Sn-1.0Ag-0.5Cu) and Sn-3.5Ag,BGA Components with SAC305 Solder Paste on NiAu and OSP Board Surface...

Many BGA and CSP component suppliers have begun shipment of components with a variety of second generation lead-free solder ball alloys based on the improved mechanical shock resistance. Althou .. read more

Achieving High Reliability Low Cost Lead-Free SAC Solder Joints Via Mn Or Ce Doping

In this study,the reliabilities of low Ag SAC alloys doped with Mn or Ce (SACM or SACC) were evaluated under JEDEC drop,dynamic bending,thermal cycling,and cyclic bending test conditions agains .. read more

Copper Pad Dissolution and Microstructure Analysis of Reworked Plastic Grid Array Assemblies

An experimental study was conducted to examine the impact of rework processes on quality and reliability. In this study,676 IO plastic ball grid array packages were assembled with Sn3.0Ag0.5Cu .. read more

Low Temperature Soldering: Thermal Cycling Reliability Performance

The technical and economic benefits derived from lowering the reflow temperatures have motivated the evaluation of new Sn-Bi low temperature alloys for soldering. Eutectic Sn-Bi alloy is usu .. read more

Study of the Growth of Sn-Cu Intermetallic Compounds Using XRF Coulometric Stripping (XRF-CS) Method

The method to measure intermetallic compound layer thickness is discussed in a paper recently published by the author[1]. The method uses voltage/current sources, voltmeters, and electrolyte .. read more

Acceptance Testing of Low-Ag Reflow Solder Alloys

Since the implementation of the European Union RoHS directive in 2006,the electronics industry has seen an expansion of available low-silver lead (Pb)-free alloys for wave soldering,miniwave re .. read more

The Morphology Evolution and Voiding of Solder Joints on QFN Central Pads with a Ni/Au Finish

In this paper,we report on a comprehensive study regarding the morphology evolution and voiding of SnAgCu solder joints on the central pad of two different packages – QFN and an Agilent package .. read more

Low Silver Solder Alloys with Good Drop Shock and Thermal Cycle Reliability

SAC105 was shown to have better drop shock reliability than SAC305 however SAC105 thermal cycle performance was not necessarily as good at SAC305. Small quantities (0.1% or so) of some elements .. read more

The Elimination of Whiskers from Electroplated Tin

After the implementation of RoHS and the discontinued use of lead bearing products and the introduction of lead free (LF) solders,tin and its alloys have come to the forefront as the first choi .. read more

Mechanical Shock Test Performance of SAC105 (Sn-1.0Ag-0.5Cu) and Sn-3.5Ag,BGA Components with SAC305 Solder Paste on NiAu and OSP Board Surface...

Many BGA and CSP component suppliers have begun shipment of components with a variety of second generation lead-free solder ball alloys based on the improved mechanical shock resistance. Althou .. read more

Achieving High Reliability Low Cost Lead-Free SAC Solder Joints Via Mn Or Ce Doping

In this study,the reliabilities of low Ag SAC alloys doped with Mn or Ce (SACM or SACC) were evaluated under JEDEC drop,dynamic bending,thermal cycling,and cyclic bending test conditions agains .. read more

Copper Pad Dissolution and Microstructure Analysis of Reworked Plastic Grid Array Assemblies

An experimental study was conducted to examine the impact of rework processes on quality and reliability. In this study,676 IO plastic ball grid array packages were assembled with Sn3.0Ag0.5Cu .. read more