Abstract:
In an electronic package, a solder connection (14) for bonding faying surfaces (31, 40) is formed of tin-bismuth alloy comprising a tertiary metal, preferably gold or silver, in an amount effective to increase the melting temperature of the alloy and enhance mechanical properties of the connection at elevated temperatures typically encountered during operation. A process for forming the solder connection comprises applying a film (36) of the tertiary metal onto at least one faying surface (31) and thereafter applying tin-bismuth solder paste (38) onto the film. Preferably, a plate (26) of tin-bismuth alloy is first electroplated onto the faying surface (31), onto which the tertiary metal is plated. During heating to reflow the solder, the tertiary metal dissolves to produce a uniform liquid that forms the connection.
Abstract:
In an electronic package, a solder connection (14) for bonding faying surfaces (31, 40) is formed of tin-bismuth alloy comprising a tertiary metal, preferably gold or silver, in an amount effective to increase the melting temperature of the alloy and enhance mechanical properties of the connection at elevated temperatures typically encountered during operation. A process for forming the solder connection comprises applying a film (36) of the tertiary metal onto at least one faying surface (31) and thereafter applying tin-bismuth solder paste (38) onto the film. Preferably, a plate (26) of tin-bismuth alloy is first electroplated onto the faying surface (31), onto which the tertiary metal is plated. During heating to reflow the solder, the tertiary metal dissolves to produce a uniform liquid that forms the connection.
Abstract:
A solder paste (24 in Fig. 1) of the type utilized in forming a solder connection (32 in Fig. 2) for a microelectronic package comprises a mixture of compositionally distinct metal powders. The paste comprises a first metal powder formed of tin-bismuth solder alloy. The paste further comprises a second metal powder containing gold or silver. During reflow, the gold or silver alloys with the tin-bismuth solder to increase the melting part and enhance mechanical properties of the product connection.
Abstract:
A solder paste (24 in Fig. 1) of the type utilized in forming a solder connection (32 in Fig. 2) for a microelectronic package comprises a mixture of compositionally distinct metal powders. The paste comprises a first metal powder formed of tin-bismuth solder alloy. The paste further comprises a second metal powder containing gold or silver. During reflow, the gold or silver alloys with the tin-bismuth solder to increase the melting part and enhance mechanical properties of the product connection.
Abstract:
A method for attaching an integrated circuit component to a printed circuit board by a plurality of solder bump interconnections utilizes a printed circuit board comprising a solder-plated circuit trace. The trace includes terminals, each including a terminal pad and a runner section. A solder plate formed of a first solder alloy is applied to the terminal to extend continuously between the pad and the runner section. Solder bumps are affixed to the component and are formed of second compositionally distinct solder alloy having a melting temperature greater than the first alloy. The component and board are then assembled so that the bumps rest against the solder-plated terminal pads, and heated to a temperature effective to melt the solder plate but not the bump alloy. Upon cooling to resolidify the solder, the solder plate is fused to the bumps to form the interconnections.
Abstract:
A solder paste (24 in Fig. 1) of the type utilized in forming a solder connection (32 in Fig. 2) for a microelectronic package comprises a mixture of compositionally distinct metal powders. The paste comprises a first metal powder formed of tin-bismuth solder alloy. The paste further comprises a second metal powder containing gold or silver. During reflow, the gold or silver alloys with the tin-bismuth solder to increase the melting part and enhance mechanical properties of the product connection.
Abstract:
In an electronic package, a solder connection (14) for bonding faying surfaces (31, 40) is formed of tin-bismuth alloy comprising a tertiary metal, preferably gold or silver, in an amount effective to increase the melting temperature of the alloy and enhance mechanical properties of the connection at elevated temperatures typically encountered during operation. A process for forming the solder connection comprises applying a film (36) of the tertiary metal onto at least one faying surface (31) and thereafter applying tin-bismuth solder paste (38) onto the film. Preferably, a plate (26) of tin-bismuth alloy is first electroplated onto the faying surface (31), onto which the tertiary metal is plated. During heating to reflow the solder, the tertiary metal dissolves to produce a uniform liquid that forms the connection.
Abstract:
Un procédé permettant de fixer un composant (10) de circuit intégré à une plaquette de circuits imprimés (12) par l'intermédiaire d'une multiplicité d'interconnexions par bosses de contact (40), consiste à utiliser une plaquette de circuits imprimés comprenant un ruban de circuit métallisé. Le ruban comporte des plages de connexion (20), dont chacune est pourvue d'une pastille (22) et d'une piste conductrice (24). Une couche métallisée (28) composée d'un premier alliage de soudure est appliquée sur la plage de connexion de façon à s'étendre sans interruption entre la pastille et la piste conductrice. Des bosses de contact (30, 32), composées d'un second alliage de soudure, de composition différente, et dont la température de fusion est supérieure à celle du premier alliage, sont fixées au composant. Celui-ci et la plaquette sont ensuite assemblés de façon que la bosse (30) prend appui sur les pastilles métallisées, et chauffés jusqu'à une température permettant de fondre la couche métallisée mais non l'alliage de la bosse. Lorsque la soudure se solidifie à nouveau en refroidissant, la couche métallisée se fusionne aux bosses pour produire les interconnexions.