Properties of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder joints under various soldering conditions: Reflow vs. Laser vs. Intense Pulsed Light soldering

In this study, the properties of solder joints were compared after bonding process using different energy sources. Various soldering methods were employed, including reflow, laser, and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) soldering. When reflow soldering was performed for a relatively long time, coarse solder...

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Main Authors: Eun-Chae Noh, Hyo-Won Lee, Jong-Woong Kim, Seung-Boo Jung, Jeong-Won Yoon
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Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
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Seung-Boo Jung
Jeong-Won Yoon
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description In this study, the properties of solder joints were compared after bonding process using different energy sources. Various soldering methods were employed, including reflow, laser, and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) soldering. When reflow soldering was performed for a relatively long time, coarse solder microstructures and interfacial intermetallic compound (IMC) grains were formed. Laser and IPL soldering, which have rapid heating/cooling times, formed fine solder microstructure and thin interfacial IMCs. Then, it was confirmed that Cu6Sn5 and Cu3Sn IMCs were formed at the SAC305/OSP (organic solderability preservative) interface and (Cu,Ni)6Sn5, Ni–Sn–P, and Ni3P were formed at the SAC305/ENEPIG (electroless nickel electroless palladium immersion gold) interface. An observation of the IMC grain morphology under various soldering conditions revealed that (Cu,Ni)6Sn5 was formed on the ENEPIG substrate, which was polygonal and smaller than on the OSP substrate. The shear strength of the joint increased in the order of reflow, laser, and IPL soldering. Additionally, ductile fractures occurred under all conditions. The IPL soldering joint had a thinner IMC compared to reflow soldering, and moderate interface roughness and bonding area compared to laser soldering. Based on the obtained results, a next-generation IPL soldering method is proposed to improve the properties of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder joints.
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spelling doaj-art-6e1126f716d944d8bc4cb4ff1ff7968d2024-12-26T08:55:10ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542024-11-013366226632Properties of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder joints under various soldering conditions: Reflow vs. Laser vs. Intense Pulsed Light solderingEun-Chae Noh0Hyo-Won Lee1Jong-Woong Kim2Seung-Boo Jung3Jeong-Won Yoon4Department of Advanced Materials Engineering, Chungbuk National University, 1 Chungdae-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, 28644, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Advanced Materials Engineering, Chungbuk National University, 1 Chungdae-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, 28644, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Smart Fab Technology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of KoreaSchool of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16419, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Advanced Materials Engineering, Chungbuk National University, 1 Chungdae-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, 28644, Republic of Korea; Corresponding author.In this study, the properties of solder joints were compared after bonding process using different energy sources. Various soldering methods were employed, including reflow, laser, and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) soldering. When reflow soldering was performed for a relatively long time, coarse solder microstructures and interfacial intermetallic compound (IMC) grains were formed. Laser and IPL soldering, which have rapid heating/cooling times, formed fine solder microstructure and thin interfacial IMCs. Then, it was confirmed that Cu6Sn5 and Cu3Sn IMCs were formed at the SAC305/OSP (organic solderability preservative) interface and (Cu,Ni)6Sn5, Ni–Sn–P, and Ni3P were formed at the SAC305/ENEPIG (electroless nickel electroless palladium immersion gold) interface. An observation of the IMC grain morphology under various soldering conditions revealed that (Cu,Ni)6Sn5 was formed on the ENEPIG substrate, which was polygonal and smaller than on the OSP substrate. The shear strength of the joint increased in the order of reflow, laser, and IPL soldering. Additionally, ductile fractures occurred under all conditions. The IPL soldering joint had a thinner IMC compared to reflow soldering, and moderate interface roughness and bonding area compared to laser soldering. Based on the obtained results, a next-generation IPL soldering method is proposed to improve the properties of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder joints.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424025213Reflow solderingLaser solderingIntense pulsed light (IPL) solderingIntermetallic compoundsShear test
spellingShingle Eun-Chae Noh
Hyo-Won Lee
Jong-Woong Kim
Seung-Boo Jung
Jeong-Won Yoon
Properties of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder joints under various soldering conditions: Reflow vs. Laser vs. Intense Pulsed Light soldering
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Reflow soldering
Laser soldering
Intense pulsed light (IPL) soldering
Intermetallic compounds
Shear test
title Properties of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder joints under various soldering conditions: Reflow vs. Laser vs. Intense Pulsed Light soldering
title_full Properties of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder joints under various soldering conditions: Reflow vs. Laser vs. Intense Pulsed Light soldering
title_fullStr Properties of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder joints under various soldering conditions: Reflow vs. Laser vs. Intense Pulsed Light soldering
title_full_unstemmed Properties of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder joints under various soldering conditions: Reflow vs. Laser vs. Intense Pulsed Light soldering
title_short Properties of Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu solder joints under various soldering conditions: Reflow vs. Laser vs. Intense Pulsed Light soldering
title_sort properties of sn 3 0ag 0 5cu solder joints under various soldering conditions reflow vs laser vs intense pulsed light soldering
topic Reflow soldering
Laser soldering
Intense pulsed light (IPL) soldering
Intermetallic compounds
Shear test
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424025213
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