Tin whisker growth from micro-alloyed SAC solders in corrosive climate

作者: Balázs Illés , Barbara Horváth

DOI: 10.1016/J.JALLCOM.2014.07.103

关键词: Scanning electron microscopeMaterials scienceField ion microscopeWhiskerTransmission electron microscopyMonocrystalline whiskerWhiskersSolderingFocused ion beamMetallurgy

摘要: Abstract In this paper the tin whisker growth properties of lead-free SAC (SnAgCu) solder alloys were investigated. There different studied: two micro-alloyed (SnAgCu + Bi + Sb) and widely applied SAC305 as reference. FR4 test board was developed for 0805 chip resistor components. Solder joints fabricated on imm-Sn surface finish. The samples aged in elevated temperature humidity levels to induce formation: at 85 °C/85RH% 85 °C/20RH%. duration 3000 h. Whisker checked after every 500 h by scanning electron microscope. whiskers etched focused ion beam cross-sections observed microscope transmission It shown that can also develop whiskering ability depends corrosion behavior solders. Copper bismuth precipitations found roots within which could effect number, length type whiskers.

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