A review of lead-free solders for electronics applications

S Cheng, CM Huang, M Pecht - Microelectronics Reliability, 2017 - Elsevier
Ever since RoHS was implemented in 2006, Sn3. 0Ag0. 5Cu (SAC305) has been the
primary lead-free solder for attaching electronic devices to printed circuit boards (PCBs) …

[HTML][HTML] Forming mechanism and growth of Kirkendall voids of Sn/Cu joints for electronic packaging: A recent review

J Wang, J Chen, L Zhang, Z Zhang, Y Han, X Hu… - Journal of Advanced …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract For the common Cu-Sn interconnection system in microelectronics packaging, a
significant concern is the sporadic interfacial void formation within the Cu–Sn interface and …

[HTML][HTML] IMC microstructure modification and mechanical reinforcement of Sn–Ag–Cu/Cu microelectronic joints through an advanced surface finish technique

CE Ho, SP Yang, PT Lee, CY Lee, CC Chen… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Intermetallic compound (s)(IMC) that nucleates at the interface between solder and
Cu trace during a soldering reaction, is one of the most crucial factors for microelectronic …

Nucleation and Location of Kirkendall Voids at the Tin‐Based Solder/Copper Joint: A Review

MK Pal, V Bajaj - Advanced Engineering Materials, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Void nucleation is a critical issue in wetting because it negatively impacts the solder joint
and diminishes its electrical and mechanical properties. Generally, the Kirkendall effect …

Effect of leveler on performance and reliability of copper pillar bumps in wafer electroplating under large current density

QS Zhu, ZF Ding, XF Wei, J Guo, XJ Wang - Microelectronics Reliability, 2023 - Elsevier
This work investigated the effects of levelers on the electroplating performance and reliability
of copper pillar bumps (CPBs) on wafer. Under large current density, the usage of Janus …

Pronounced effects of Ni (P) thickness on the interfacial reaction and high impact resistance of the solder/Au/Pd (P)/Ni (P)/Cu reactive system

CE Ho, CW Fan, WZ Hsieh - Surface and Coatings Technology, 2014 - Elsevier
The effects of Ni (P) thickness, δ Ni (P), on the interfacial reaction and high impact resistance
of Sn-3Ag-0.5 Cu/Au/Pd (P)/Ni (P)/Cu microelectronic solder joints were investigated. During …

High-temperature stability of Au/Pd/Cu and Au/Pd (P)/Cu surface finishes

CE Ho, WZ Hsieh, PT Lee, YH Huang, TT Kuo - Applied surface science, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Thermal reliability of Au/Pd/Cu and Au/Pd (4–6 wt.% P)/Cu trilayers in the
isothermal annealing at 180° C were investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy …

High-speed Cu electrodeposition and reliability of Cu pillar bumps in high-temperature storage

PT Lee, YS Wu, CY Lee, HC Liu… - Journal of the …, 2018 - iopscience.iop.org
This study was conducted to investigate the microstructure, impurity distribution, and
mechanical reliability of copper pillar bumps (CPBs) by means of scanning electron …

The dissolution and reprecipitation behavior of the AuSn4 intermetallic compound in a solder joint during liquid-state and solid-state reactions

CL Liang, KL Lin, PJ Cheng - Journal of Materials Science, 2017 - Springer
The present study investigated the reaction behavior of the AuSn 4 intermetallic compound
in the Ni/Sn1. 8Ag+ Sn3Ag0. 5Cu/Au/Pd/Cu solder joint when subjected to multiple reflow for …

Theoretical studies of the thermodynamic and mechanical properties of Mg–Pt system. An insight into phase equilibria

W Gierlotka, A Dębski, S Terlicka, W Gąsior… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract The Mg–Pt system is considered as a promising hydrogen storage material.
Surprisingly, its phase diagram is unknown hence application of this alloy very limited due to …