The influence of Sn–Cu–Ni(Au) and Sn–Au intermetallic compounds on the solder joint reliability of flip chips on low temperature co-fired ceramic substrates
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| Title: | The influence of Sn–Cu–Ni(Au) and Sn–Au intermetallic compounds on the solder joint reliability of flip chips on low temperature co-fired ceramic substrates |
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| Authors: | Duan, N. ning.duan@philips.com, Scheer, J.1, Bielen, J., van Kleef, M. |
| Source: | Microelectronics Reliability. Aug2003, Vol. 43 Issue 8, p1317. 11p. |
| Subjects: | Intermetallic compounds, Metallurgy |
| Abstract: | The formation of intermetallic compounds in the solder joint of a flip chip or chip scale package depends on the under bump metallurgy (UBM), the substrate top surface metallisation, the solder alloy and the application conditions. To evaluate the influence of intermetallic compounds on the solder joint reliability, a detailed study on the influence of the UBM, the gold finish thickness of the substrate top surface metallisation, the solder alloy and the aging conditions has been conducted. Flip chips bumped with different solder alloys were reflow-mounted on low temperature co-fired ceramic substrates. The flip chip package was then aged at high temperature and a bump shear test followed to examine the shear strength of the solder joint at certain aging intervals. It was found that the type of UBM has a great impact on the solder joint reliability. With Ni(P)/Au as the UBM, well-documented gold embrittlement was observed when the gold concentration in the eutectic SnPb solder was about 3 wt%. When Al/Ni(V)/Cu was used as the UBM, the solder joint reliability was substantially improved. Copper dissolution from the UBM into the solder gives different intermetallic formations compared to Ni(P)/Au as UBM. The addition of a small amount of copper in the solder alloy changed the mechanical property of the intermetallic compound, which is attributed to the formation of Sn–Cu–Ni(Au) intermetallic compounds. This could be used in solving the problem of the AuSn4 embrittlement. The formation and the influence of this Sn–Cu–Ni(Au) intermetallic phase are discussed. The gold concentration in the solder joint plays a role in the formation of intermetallic compounds and consequently the solder joint reliability, especially for the Sn–Ag–Cu soldered flip chip package. [Copyright &y& Elsevier] |
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