Investigation on lead-free solder joint reliability of edge-bonded CBGA under temperature cycling

Y. Sing Chan*, Fubin Song, S. W.Ricky Lee

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Abstract

The use of edge-bond adhesive is recently found to be a possible alternative to underfill for solder joint protection. This paper investigates the effectiveness of using it for the enhancement of solder joint thermal fatigue reliability. Both the accelerated temperature cycling (ATC) test and simulation are performed for the study. The test vehicle is a 51×51 mm ceramic ball grid array (CBGA) package. There are three batches of samples prepared. One of them utilizes no edge-bond and the other two adopt different edge-bond adhesives. Opposite results, surprisingly, are obtained from the two edge-bonded cases. It is observed that the use of edge-bond can either enhance or degrade the solder joint reliability. The simulation results agree with those from the experiments. This suggests that there are controlling factors for the phenomenon observed. Through an analytical consideration, it is identified that these factors are indeed tied with the mechanical properties of the edge-bond adhesives. The coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and the Young's modulus are namely the properties in concern. In order to enhance the thermal fatigue reliability of solder joints, edge-bond with large modulus and CTE close to that of the solder joints should be employed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICEPT-HDP 2011 Proceedings - 2011 International Conference on Electronic Packaging Technology and High Density Packaging
Pages500-505
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event2011 12th International Conference on Electronic Packaging Technology and High Density Packaging, ICEPT-HDP 2011 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 8 Aug 201111 Aug 2011

Publication series

NameICEPT-HDP 2011 Proceedings - 2011 International Conference on Electronic Packaging Technology and High Density Packaging

Conference

Conference2011 12th International Conference on Electronic Packaging Technology and High Density Packaging, ICEPT-HDP 2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period8/08/1111/08/11

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