Abstract:
The interfacial intermetallic compound(IMC) evolution in micro-soldered joints in thermal aging process of flipchip assemblies was investigated.The results show that all (Ni, Cu)
3Sn
4 on the Ni pad interface are transformed into (Cu, Ni)
6Sn
5 after 300 h for thermal aging due to the effect of Cu atoms diffused from the Cu pad interface on the (Ni,Cu)
3Sn
4.On the Cu pad interface,a thin layer of Cu
3Sn forms on the interface between the Cu pad and (Cu,Ni)
6Sn
5 after 100 h for aging, however in the subsequent thermal aging,Cu
3Sn experiences little growth because of the limitation effect of Ni on its growth.The growth rate of (Cu,Ni)
6Sn
5 on the both pad interfaces are fast before 100 h,and after 100 h,it become slower and slower.Furthermore,as the aging time increases,the interface of (Cu, Ni)
6Sn
5 grain inclines to be flat.