• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.25-31
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• 2015

Due to environmental regulations (RoHS, WEEE and ELV) of the European Union, electronics and automotive electronics have to eliminate toxic substance from electronic devices and system. Specifically, reliability issue of lead-free solder joint have an increasing demand for the car electronics caused by ELV banning. The authors prepared engine control unit and cabin electronics soldered with Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu (SAC305). To compare with the degradation characteristics of solder joint strength, thermal cycling test (TC), power-thermal cycling test (PTC) and series tests were conducted. Series tests were conducted for TC and PTC combined stress test using the same sample in sequence and continuously. TC test was performed at $-40{\sim}125^{\circ}C$ and soak time 10 min for 1000 cycles. PTC test was applied by pulse power and full function conditions during 100 cycles. Combined stress test was tested in accordance with automotive company standard. Solder joint degradation was observed by optical microscopy and environment scanning electron microscopy (ESEM). In addition, to compare with deterioration of bond strength of quad flat package (QFP) and chip components, we have measured lead pull and shear strength. Based on the series test results, consequently, we have validated of series test method for lifetime and reliability of Pb-free solder joint in automotive electronics.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.34-40
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• 2005

There have been numerous approaches to examine the bonding strengths of solder joints. However, despite the technical and practical limitations, the precedent test methods such as the ball shear and ball pull tests are being used in industrial applications. In this study, the optimum jaw pressure with the modified protrusion jaw was introduced in order to obtain higher successful rate f3r ball pull testing. Furthermore, the pull strengths and fracture modes of Sn-8Zn-3Bi, Sn-4Ag-0.7Cu, and Sn-37Pb eutectic solder after isothermal aging tests ($100^{\circ}C,\;150^{\circ}C$), were evaluated with the protrusion jaw. The pull strength-displacement hysteresis curves and fracture surfaces were carefully investigated to evaluate the correlation between the pull strengths and the fracture modes of each solder. In conclusion, it is verified that Au-Zn IMCs (Intermetallic Compounds) have a detrimental effect on the pull strengths and changed fracture modes of Sn-8Zn-3Bi solder. Meanwhile, the microstructure transformation influences the degradation of pull strengths of Sn-4Ag-0.7Cu and Sn-37Pb solders.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.65-70
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• 2011

The effect of flip chip bonding parameters on formation of intermetallic compounds (IMCs) between Au stud bumps and Sn-3.5Ag solder was investigated. In this study, flip chip bonding temperature was performed at $260^{\circ}C$ and $300^{\circ}C$ with various bonding times of 5, 10, and 20 sec. AuSn, $AuSn_2$ and $AuSn_4$ IMCs were formed at the interface of joints and (Au, Cu)$_6Sn_5$ IMC was observed near Cu pad side in the joint. At bonding temperature of $260^{\circ}C$, $AuSn_4$ IMC was dominant in the joint compared to other Au-Sn IMCs as bonding time increased. At bonding temperature of $300^{\circ}C$, $AuSn_2$ IMC clusters, which were surrounded by $AuSn_4$ IMC, were observed in the solder joint due to fast diffusivity of Au to molten solder with increased bonding temperature. Bond strength of Au stud bump joined with Sn-3.5Ag solder was about 23 gf/bump and fracture mode of the joint was intergranular fracture between $AuSn_2$ and $AuSn_4$ IMCs regardless bonding conditions.

• Journal of Welding and Joining
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.64-69
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• 2012

Sn-Bi eutectic alloy has been widely used as one of the key solder materials for step soldering at low temperature. The Sn-58Bi solder paste containing chloride flux was adopted to compare with that using the chloride-free flux. The paste was applied on the electroless nickel-immersion gold (ENIG) surface finish by stencil printing, and the reflow process was then performed at $170^{\circ}C$ for 10 min. After reflow, the solder joints were aged at $125^{\circ}C$ for 100, 200, 300, 500 and 1000 h in an oven. The interfacial microstructures were obtained by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the composition of intermetallic compounds (IMCs) was analyzed using energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS). Two different IMC layers, consisting of $Ni_3Sn_4$ and relatively very thin Sn-Bi-Ni-Au were formed at the solder/surface finish interface, and their thickness increased with increasing aging time. The wettability of solder joints was investigated by wetting balance test. The mechanical property of each aging solder joint was evaluated by the ball shear test in accordance with JEDEC standard (JESD22-B117A). The results show that the highest shear force was measured when the aging time was 100 h, and the fracture mode changed from ductile fracture to brittle fracture with increasing aging time. On the other hand, the chloride flux in the solder paste did not affect the shear force and fracture mode of the solder joints.

• 대한금속재료학회지
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• 제48권11호
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• pp.1035-1040
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• 2010

The research efforts on GaN-based light-emitting diodes (LEDs) keep increasing due to their significant impact on the illumination industry. Surface mount technology (SMT) is widely used to mount the LED packages for practical application. In surface mount soldering both the device body and leads are intentionally heated by a reflow process. We studied on the effects of multiple reflows on microstructural variation and joint strength of the solder joints between the LED package and the substrate. In this study, Pb-free Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder and a finished pad with organic solderability preservatives (OSP) were employed. A $Cu_6Sn_5$ intermetallic compound (IMC) layer was formed during the multiple reflows, and the thickness of the IMC layerincreased with an increasing number of reflows. The shear force decreased after three reflows. From the observation of the fracture surface after a shear test, partially brittle fractures were observed after five reflows.

• 대한금속재료학회지
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• 제50권1호
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• pp.71-77
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• 2012

We studied the effect of heat treatment on the microstructures and mechanical strength of the solder joints in the Light Emitting Diode (LED) packages. The commercial LED packages were mounted on the a flame resistance-4 (FR4) Printed Circuit Board (PCB) in the reflow process, and then the joints were aged at $125^{\circ}C$ for 100, 200, 300, 500 and 1000 hours, respectively. After the heat treatment, we measured the shear strength of the solder joints between the PCB and the LED packages to evaluate their mechanical property. We used Pb-free Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder to bond between the LED packages and the PCBs using two different surface finishes, Electroless Nickel-Immersion Gold (ENIG) and Electroless Nickel-Electroless Palladium-Immersion Gold (ENEPIG). The microstructure of the solder joints was observed by a scanning electron microscope (SEM). (Cu,Ni)6Sn5 intermetallic compounds (IMCs) formed between the solder and the PCB, and the thickness of the IMCs was increased with increasing aging time. The shear strength for the ENIG finished LED package increased until aging for 300 h and then decreased with increasing aging time. On the other hand, in the case of an ENEPIG finished LED package, the shear strength decreased after aging for 500 h.

• 항공우주시스템공학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.12-20
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• 2024

초소형 위성체의 태생적 공간 제약으로 탑재 전장품은 발사진동환경 하 구조건전성 확보를 위한 보강설계 적용에 한계가 존재하며, 피로파괴에 취약한 고집적 소자의 실장으로 고신뢰도의 평가기법이 요구된다. 종래 전장품 구조건전성 평가를 위해 Steinberg 피로파괴 이론이 적용되고 있으나 최근 연구들에서 이론적 한계점들이 보고되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 상기 이론의 한계점을 극복한 임계변형률 이론기반 방법론을 적용하여 초소형 SAR 군집위성 S-STEP(Small SAR Technology Experimental Project)의 X대역 SAR 탑재체 구성품 중 DCU(Digital Control Unit)를 설계하였다. 설계 유효성 검증을 위해 단순화된 모델링 기법을 기반으로 모드 해석, 랜덤 해석을 수행하였다. 적용한 방법론을 기반으로 해석 결과분석 및 안전여유 도출과 발사진동환경시험 전후 기능시험을 통해 최종적으로 전장품의 구조건전성이 확보됨을 입증하였다.

• 에너지공학
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.88-94
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• 2014

본 논문에서는 실리콘 태양전지의 Ribbon 접합부에 대한 장기 신뢰성 평가를 위해 Ribbon 두께와 솔더 조성을 달리하여 (A-type:0.2mm/SnPb, B-type:0.25mm/SnPb, C-type:0.2/SnA gPb, D-type:0.25mm/SnAgPb) 열충격 시험을 수행하였다. 열충격 시험 조건은 $-40^{\circ}C$에서 $85^{\circ}C$로 각각 15분씩 30분을 1 cycle로 하여 600 cycle을 수행하였다. 그 결과 초기효율은 A-type이 15.0%, B-type이 15.4% 및 C, D-type이 15.8%를 나타냈으며, 열충격 시험 후 초기효율 대비 효율감소율은 A-Type이 13.8%, B- Type이 15.4%, C-Type이 15.3% 및 D-Type이 16.2%을 나타냈다. I-V 특성곡선 및 표면변화를 비교한 결과, 표면의 변화는 큰 차이가 없었으나, A, C-Type의 시편에서는 직렬저항이 증가하였고, C-Type의 I-V 특성곡선 Current 저하 시작점이 A-Type보다 0.05(V)빠르게 나타났다. B, D-Type에서는 직렬저항 증가 및 병렬저항 감소의 복합적인 효율 저하 특성이 나타났으며, Cell 손상도 확인할 수 있었다. SnAgPb계열 솔더를 사용한 시편이 초기 접합성 및 효율 측면에서 우수하였으나, 장기신뢰성에서 취약하였으며, Ribbon 두께가 두꺼울수록 장기신뢰성이 저하되는 것을 확인 할 수 있었다.

• 마이크로전자및패키징학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.11-17
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• 2009

휴대폰 및 휴대기기의 낙하 충격에 대한 관심이 증가되고 있는 상황에서 솔더 볼 접합부의 낙하 충격특성은 패드의 종류와 리플로우 횟수에 영향을 받게 되어 이에 따른 신뢰성 평가가 요구된다. 이와 관련한 평 가법으로 일반적으로는 JEDEC에서 제정한 낙하충격 시험법을 사용하고 있으나 이 방법은 고 비용과 장시간이 소모되는 문제가 있어 본 연구에서는 낙하충격 특성을 간접적으로 평가하는 시험항목인 고속 전단시험을 실시하여 리플로우 횟수에 의해 성장하는 금속간 화합물 층과 OSP(Organic Solderability Preservative), ENIG(Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold) 및 ENEPIG(Electroless Nickel Electroless Palladium Immersion Gold) 등 표면처리에 따른 고속 전단특성을 비교, 분석하였다. 그 결과 리플로우 횟수가 증가함에 따라 IMC 층의 성장으로 고속 전단강도와 충격 에너지 값은 점차 감소하였다. 리플로우 횟수가 1회일 때는 ENEPIG, ENIG, OSP 순으로 고속 전단강도와 충격 에너지 값이 높았고 8회일 때는 ENEPIG, OSP, ENIG 순으로 충격 에너지 값이 높게 측정되었다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제23권8호
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• pp.611-616
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• 2010

This study investigated the characteristics of fracture behavior and mode on solder joints before and after thermal shock test for automotive application component using Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder, which has a outstanding property as lead-free solder. The shear strength was decreased with thermal cycle number, after 432 cycles of thermal shock test. In addition, fracture mode was verified to ductile, brittle fracture and base materials fracture such as different kind fractured mode using SEM and EDS. Before the thermal shock, the fractured mode was found to typical ductile fracture in solder layer. After thermal shock test, especially, Ag was found on fractured portion as roughest surface. Moreover, it occurred delamination between a PCB and a Cu land. Before thermal shock test, most of fractured mode in solder layer has dimples by ductile fracture. However, after thermal shock test, the fractured mode became a combination of ductile and brittle fracture, and it also could find that the fracture behavior varied including delamination between substrate and Cu land.