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Sample Preparation for Mitigating Tin Whiskers in alternative Lead-Free Alloys

With the impending deadline for RoHS II and the elimination of exemptions for lead bearing solders in electronics for mission critical electronics,the issue of tin whiskers remains unresolved. .. read more

Investigation of Low Temperature Solders to Reduce Reflow Temperature,Improve SMT Yields,and Realize Energy Savings

The miniaturization of electronic devices demands the continued shrinking of system z-height. A significant consequence of these ultra-thin systems is yield loss due to high temperature warpage .. read more

A Lower Temperature Solder Joint Encapsulant for Sn/Bi Applications

The electronic industry is currently very interested in low temperature soldering processes such as using Sn/Bi alloy to improve process yield,eliminate the head-in-pillow effect,and enhance re .. read more

The Application of Spherical Bend Testing to Predict Safe Working Manufacturing Process Strains

The increased temperatures associated with lead free processes have produced significant challenges for PWB laminates. Newly developed laminates have different curing processes,are commonly fil .. read more

Solder Creep-Fatigue Model Parameters for SAC & Snag Lead-Free Solder Joint Reliability Estimation

For many of the Pb-free solders required under the European RoHS directive,there is now sufficient information,primarily in the form of the results of accelerated thermal cycling of various lev .. read more

Low-Silver BGA Assembly Phase I – Reflow Considerations and Joint Homogeneity Third Report: Comparison of Four Low-Silver Sphere Alloys and...

Some Ball Grid Array suppliers are migrating their sphere alloys from SAC305 (3% Ag) or 405 (4% Ag) to alloys with lower silver contents. There are a numerous perceived benefits to this move in .. read more

A Study on Copper Dissolution in Liquid Lead Free Solders under Static and Dynamic Conditions

During lead-free wave soldering or rework operation for through hole components,high rate copper dissolution may occur to printed wiring boards. It is widely believed that Sn-Ag-Cu (SAC) lead-f .. read more

The Effect of Copper Plating Processes and Chemistries on Copper Dissolution

Implementation of lead-free assembly processes results in higher copper dissolution rate than traditional SnPb alloys. The rate at which copper is dissolved could be dependent on many factors,s .. read more

Impact of Hole-Fill and Voiding on Pin Through-Hole Solder Joint Reliability

In this study,thermal cycling tests for samples of different hole-fill percentages and voiding were conducted,and cross sections of the PTH solder joints were performed to evaluate the solder m .. read more

Liquid Tin Corrosion and Lead Free Wave Soldering

Corrosion of solder pots and solder pot components in wave soldering equipment has been reduced with the introduction of corrosion resistant coatings and improved lead free solder alloys. The l .. read more

Performance of China Alloy SnAgCuCe in Reflow Soldering

Work on assisting China's Ministry of Information Industry (MII) to assess the performance of a solder paste using the China alloy Sn3.0Ag0.5Cu0.019Ce (SACCe) was completed. Two Indium fluxes w .. read more

A Method to Evaluate PCBA Suppliers’ Pb Free vs. Leaded Processes for Telecom

The purpose of this program was to evaluate the solder joint reliability,using the IPC-9701 standard as a guideline,of PCBAs that were assembled with conventional leaded and ROHS compliant lead .. read more

Lead-free Rework Experiences Using SAC and Sn-Cu Based Alloys

As companies transition over to lead-free assembly a certain amount of hand-soldering and rework will be performed. An article from Tech Search International last year did state that in Asia wh .. read more

Novel SACX Solders with Drop Test Performance Outperforming Eutectic Tin-Lead

A family of SACX alloys has been developed with significant improvement in drop test performance on NiAu surface finish. Dopants such as Mn,Bi,Ti,Ce,and to a less extent Y for SAC105 have been .. read more

Wafer Bumping Stenciling Techniques with Solder Paste

Wafer bumping using thin electroformed nickel stencils with ultra fine powder solder paste continues to gain popularity as a cost effective alternative to ball drop and electroplated technologi .. read more

Mass Reflow Assembly of 01005 Components

As the electronics assembly industry adjusts to building boards with 0201 components,the next level of shrinkage for chip components is just around the corner with the emergence of 01005s. A ke .. read more

JCAA/JG-PP No-Lead Solder Project: -55ºC to +125ºC Thermal Cycle Testing Status Report

The use of conventional tin-lead (Sn/Pb) solder in circuit board manufacturing is under ever-increasing political scrutiny due to environmental issues and new regulations concerning lead,such a .. read more

Salt Atmosphere,Temperature Humidity,Mechanical Shock Environmental Stress Testing Results,and FMA of the JG-PP / JCAA Lead Free Soldering Program

The American Competitiveness Institute (ACI) performed a series of Environmental Stress Tests for the Joint Group of Pollution Prevention / Joint Council of Aging Aircraft (JG-PP / JCAA) Lead F .. read more

Backward Compatibility Study of Lead Free Area Array Packages with Tin-Lead Soldering Process

In response to RoHS and other international environmental legislation,the semiconductor industry is moving toward the elimination of lead (Pb) from packages. During the transitional period,both .. read more

On Solder Joints Reliability and Component Damage of Hand Soldered Lead-Free PTH and SMD Components

Due to the European legislations (RoHS and WEEE) consumer products need to be soldered with lead-free solders from the first of July 2006. Since several properties (physical,chemical,mechanical .. read more

Low Cost Lead Free Solution Evaluation for Electronic Consumer Applications

Lead products are no longer an option if you want to export to the EU market. RoHS regulations requiring the manufacture of lead-free electronic products by July 2006 are pushing the industry t .. read more

Lead Free Process Transition Solder Paste Characteristic Assessment

The migration to Lead Free raw materials in the Electronics Industry will happen faster than the date proposed in the original draft of the legislation. A true Pb-free solution for product such .. read more

Sample Preparation for Mitigating Tin Whiskers in alternative Lead-Free Alloys

With the impending deadline for RoHS II and the elimination of exemptions for lead bearing solders in electronics for mission critical electronics,the issue of tin whiskers remains unresolved. .. read more

Investigation of Low Temperature Solders to Reduce Reflow Temperature,Improve SMT Yields,and Realize Energy Savings

The miniaturization of electronic devices demands the continued shrinking of system z-height. A significant consequence of these ultra-thin systems is yield loss due to high temperature warpage .. read more

A Lower Temperature Solder Joint Encapsulant for Sn/Bi Applications

The electronic industry is currently very interested in low temperature soldering processes such as using Sn/Bi alloy to improve process yield,eliminate the head-in-pillow effect,and enhance re .. read more

The Application of Spherical Bend Testing to Predict Safe Working Manufacturing Process Strains

The increased temperatures associated with lead free processes have produced significant challenges for PWB laminates. Newly developed laminates have different curing processes,are commonly fil .. read more

Solder Creep-Fatigue Model Parameters for SAC & Snag Lead-Free Solder Joint Reliability Estimation

For many of the Pb-free solders required under the European RoHS directive,there is now sufficient information,primarily in the form of the results of accelerated thermal cycling of various lev .. read more

Low-Silver BGA Assembly Phase I – Reflow Considerations and Joint Homogeneity Third Report: Comparison of Four Low-Silver Sphere Alloys and...

Some Ball Grid Array suppliers are migrating their sphere alloys from SAC305 (3% Ag) or 405 (4% Ag) to alloys with lower silver contents. There are a numerous perceived benefits to this move in .. read more

A Study on Copper Dissolution in Liquid Lead Free Solders under Static and Dynamic Conditions

During lead-free wave soldering or rework operation for through hole components,high rate copper dissolution may occur to printed wiring boards. It is widely believed that Sn-Ag-Cu (SAC) lead-f .. read more

The Effect of Copper Plating Processes and Chemistries on Copper Dissolution

Implementation of lead-free assembly processes results in higher copper dissolution rate than traditional SnPb alloys. The rate at which copper is dissolved could be dependent on many factors,s .. read more

Impact of Hole-Fill and Voiding on Pin Through-Hole Solder Joint Reliability

In this study,thermal cycling tests for samples of different hole-fill percentages and voiding were conducted,and cross sections of the PTH solder joints were performed to evaluate the solder m .. read more

Liquid Tin Corrosion and Lead Free Wave Soldering

Corrosion of solder pots and solder pot components in wave soldering equipment has been reduced with the introduction of corrosion resistant coatings and improved lead free solder alloys. The l .. read more

Performance of China Alloy SnAgCuCe in Reflow Soldering

Work on assisting China's Ministry of Information Industry (MII) to assess the performance of a solder paste using the China alloy Sn3.0Ag0.5Cu0.019Ce (SACCe) was completed. Two Indium fluxes w .. read more

A Method to Evaluate PCBA Suppliers’ Pb Free vs. Leaded Processes for Telecom

The purpose of this program was to evaluate the solder joint reliability,using the IPC-9701 standard as a guideline,of PCBAs that were assembled with conventional leaded and ROHS compliant lead .. read more

Lead-free Rework Experiences Using SAC and Sn-Cu Based Alloys

As companies transition over to lead-free assembly a certain amount of hand-soldering and rework will be performed. An article from Tech Search International last year did state that in Asia wh .. read more

Novel SACX Solders with Drop Test Performance Outperforming Eutectic Tin-Lead

A family of SACX alloys has been developed with significant improvement in drop test performance on NiAu surface finish. Dopants such as Mn,Bi,Ti,Ce,and to a less extent Y for SAC105 have been .. read more

Wafer Bumping Stenciling Techniques with Solder Paste

Wafer bumping using thin electroformed nickel stencils with ultra fine powder solder paste continues to gain popularity as a cost effective alternative to ball drop and electroplated technologi .. read more

Mass Reflow Assembly of 01005 Components

As the electronics assembly industry adjusts to building boards with 0201 components,the next level of shrinkage for chip components is just around the corner with the emergence of 01005s. A ke .. read more

JCAA/JG-PP No-Lead Solder Project: -55ºC to +125ºC Thermal Cycle Testing Status Report

The use of conventional tin-lead (Sn/Pb) solder in circuit board manufacturing is under ever-increasing political scrutiny due to environmental issues and new regulations concerning lead,such a .. read more

Salt Atmosphere,Temperature Humidity,Mechanical Shock Environmental Stress Testing Results,and FMA of the JG-PP / JCAA Lead Free Soldering Program

The American Competitiveness Institute (ACI) performed a series of Environmental Stress Tests for the Joint Group of Pollution Prevention / Joint Council of Aging Aircraft (JG-PP / JCAA) Lead F .. read more

Backward Compatibility Study of Lead Free Area Array Packages with Tin-Lead Soldering Process

In response to RoHS and other international environmental legislation,the semiconductor industry is moving toward the elimination of lead (Pb) from packages. During the transitional period,both .. read more

On Solder Joints Reliability and Component Damage of Hand Soldered Lead-Free PTH and SMD Components

Due to the European legislations (RoHS and WEEE) consumer products need to be soldered with lead-free solders from the first of July 2006. Since several properties (physical,chemical,mechanical .. read more

Low Cost Lead Free Solution Evaluation for Electronic Consumer Applications

Lead products are no longer an option if you want to export to the EU market. RoHS regulations requiring the manufacture of lead-free electronic products by July 2006 are pushing the industry t .. read more

Lead Free Process Transition Solder Paste Characteristic Assessment

The migration to Lead Free raw materials in the Electronics Industry will happen faster than the date proposed in the original draft of the legislation. A true Pb-free solution for product such .. read more