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http://dx.doi.org/10.6117/kmeps.2011.18.4.001

Analysis of Void Effects on Mechanical Property of BGA Solder Joint  

Lee, Jong-Gun (성균관대학교 신소재공학과)
Kim, Kwang-Seok (성균관대학교 나노과학기술협동학부)
Yoon, Jeong-Won (삼성전자 종합기술원)
Jung, Seung-Boo (성균관대학교 신소재공학부)
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Journal of the Microelectronics and Packaging Society / v.18, no.4, 2011 , pp. 1-9 More about this Journal
Abstract
Understanding the void characterization in the solder joints has become more important because of the application of lead free solder materials and its reliability in electronic packaging technology. According to the JEDEC 217 standard, it describes void types formed in the solder joints, and divides into some categories depending on the void position and formation cause. Based on the previous papers and the standards related to the void, reliability of the BGA solder joints is determined by the size of void, as well as the location of void inside the BGA solder ball. Prior to reflow soldering process, OSP(organic surface preservative) finished Cu electrode was exposed under $85^{\circ}C$/60%RH(relative humidity) for 168 h. Voids induced by the exposure of $85^{\circ}C$/60%RH became larger and bigger with increasing aging times. The void position has more influence on mechanical strength property than the amount of void growth does.
Keywords
Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder; Void; Solder joint; Shear force; Reliability;
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