Tensile properties and drop/shock reliability of Sn-Ag-Cu-In based solder alloys

A. Mi Yu, Jun Ki Kim, Jong Hyun Lee, Mok Soon Kim

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Abstract

Over the past few years, the Sn-3.0(wt.%)Ag-0.5Cu alloy has become a representative Pb-free solder material in the microelectronic packaging industry. However, Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu exhibits significantly poorer performance than eutectic Sn-Pb under high strain rate conditions, such as drop testing. It was previously suggested that a quaternary alloy with the composition, Sn-1.2Ag-0.7Cu-0.4In, is a promising candidate for replacing Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu. In this study, Mn was chosen as the minor alloying element in a solder alloy with a new formulation, Sn-1.2Ag-0.7Cu-0.4In, to improve its drop/shock reliability. The drop/shock reliability of the newly developed Sn-1.2Ag-0.7Cu-0.4In-Mn Pb-free solder alloy was examined. The drop/shock reliability of this alloy is discussed using the results of the tensile test at various strain rates and compared with that of Sn-1.2Ag-0.7Cu-0.4In, Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu and Sn-1.0Ag-0.5Cu. The results showed that the addition of Mn had a significant effect on the drop/shock reliability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEPTC 2009 - Proceedings of 2009 11th Electronic Packaging Technology Conference
Pages679-682
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 11th Electronic Packaging Technology Conference, EPTC 2009 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 9 Dec 200911 Dec 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Electronic Packaging Technology Conference, EPTC

Conference

Conference2009 11th Electronic Packaging Technology Conference, EPTC 2009
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period9/12/0911/12/09

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