Characterization of reflow soldering at a peak temperature of 215 °C using a Bi-coated Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder ball

Jun Ho Hwang, Jong Hyun Lee

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Abstract

Reflow soldering using a Bi-coated Sn-3.0(wt%)Ag-0.5Cu (SAC305) solder ball was successfully performed at a low peak temperature of 215 °C. The Bi shell promptly transformed into a Sn-58Bi eutectic alloy by rapid Bi diffusion into the inner SAC305 during heating, which resulted in melting at 138 °C. The bonding area on a Cu pad produced by melting increased proportionally with the initial thickness of the Bi shell. Although the overall shear force of the solder bump was lower than those of Sn-58Bi and SAC305 bumps due to the smaller bonding area, the shear force per unit area was the highest.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)227-232
Number of pages6
JournalApplied Surface Science
Volume454
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Oct 2018

Keywords

  • Bi-coated solder ball
  • Bi-coating thickness
  • Low-temperature reflow soldering
  • Shear strength
  • Strain-rate sensitivity

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