Effect of Ni-coated carbon nanotubes on the microstructure and properties of a Sn-Ag-Cu solder

Y. D. Han, C. M. Tan, S. M.L. Nai, L. Y. Xu, H. Y. Jing, J. Wei

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Abstract

In this work, varying weight percentages of Ni-coated CNTs (Ni-CNTs) were incorporated into the Sn-Ag-Cu matrix to develop composite solders. The samples were extruded and characterized in terms of their thermal, wettability, microstructural, tensile and nano-mechanical properties. Our characterization results established that the composite technology coupled with nanotechnology in electronic solders can lead to 8% improvement in mechanical performance (in terms of 0.2% yield strength), 12% increase in the ultimate tensile strength and better creep behavior. With the addition of Ni-CNTs, there is no compromise on the melting point of the solder alloy and in fact a better wettability of the nanocomposite solders was observed. Thus, such a Ni-coated CNT filler in Sn-Ag-Cu solder provides a promising interconnect materials for microelectronics assembly and packaging industry.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2010 Proceedings 60th Electronic Components and Technology Conference, ECTC 2010
Pages979-984
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event60th Electronic Components and Technology Conference, ECTC 2010 - Las Vegas, NV, United States
Duration: 01 06 201004 06 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings - Electronic Components and Technology Conference
ISSN (Print)0569-5503

Conference

Conference60th Electronic Components and Technology Conference, ECTC 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas, NV
Period01/06/1004/06/10

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