Abstract:
A microelectronic assembly (10,100) includes a component (12,102) attached to a substrate (14,104) by a variable thickness solder joint (30,108) . The solder joint comprises a first thickness (t1) adjacent the central region (20,110) of the component and a second, relatively greater thickness (t2) adjacent the perimeter region (22,112) of the component. The variable thickness solder joint may be used for attaching a power die to a metal heat sink on a printed circuit board (16,106), so that the relatively thin central portion promotes thermal dissipation to maintain the die within a desired operating temperature range, and the relatively thick perimeter region distributes thermally induced stresses to enhance joint strength and reduce fatigue cracking.
Abstract:
A microelectronic assembly (10,100) includes a component (12,102) attached to a substrate (14,104) by a variable thickness solder joint (30,108) . The solder joint comprises a first thickness (t1) adjacent the central region (20,110) of the component and a second, relatively greater thickness (t2) adjacent the perimeter region (22,112) of the component. The variable thickness solder joint may be used for attaching a power die to a metal heat sink on a printed circuit board (16,106), so that the relatively thin central portion promotes thermal dissipation to maintain the die within a desired operating temperature range, and the relatively thick perimeter region distributes thermally induced stresses to enhance joint strength and reduce fatigue cracking.