Revealing evolutions of intermetallics in a solder joint under electromigration: A quasi-in situ study combining 3D microstructural characterization and numerical simulation.

Autor: Yuan, H. Y., Li, C., Zhang, H. Z., Fan, M. Z., Ma, Z. L., Cheng, X. W.
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Zdroj: Applied Physics Letters; 12/4/2023, Vol. 123 Issue 23, p1-8, 8p
Abstrakt: The evolution of primary and interfacial intermetallic compounds in solder joints during electromigration (EM) significantly influences the mechanical properties and reliability of solder joints. In this work, by combining high-resolution x-ray computed tomography and finite element modeling, the 3D evolution of Cu6Sn5 in a solder joint containing a single β-Sn grain with representative orientation was revealed. It is found that the growth of primary Cu6Sn5 rods and the formations of Cu6Sn5 rods/particles within the matrix and on the anode/cathode interfaces are all heavily influenced by local Cu concentrations and Cu diffusion fluxes in β-Sn, which are controlled by the β-Sn orientation and geometry of the solder joint. The unobvious growth of some Cu6Sn5 is also attributed to the high angles between [0001]Cu6Sn5 and [001]β-Sn (>45°). The orientation relationship between β-Sn and Cu6Sn5 also contributes to the growth direction of the newly formed Cu6Sn5 rod. This study provides insight into the mechanisms of EM-induced microstructure evolutions in ball-grid-array solder joints. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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