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Solder Reactions on Nickel, Palladium, and Gold

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Abstract

In this chapter we shall discuss solder reaction with Ni, Pd, and Au. These metals and Cu are being used in under-bump metallization (UBM) or in bond pad, yet the role of Cu and Ni differs from that of Pd and Au. For Cu and Ni, the formation of intermetallic compound (IMC) of Cu-Sn or Ni-Sn is chosen so as to achieve metallic bonds in a solder joint. For Pd and Au, they have been used as surface coating to passivate the surface of Cu and Ni as well as to enhance wetting reaction. Typically, the surface of Cu is protected by a thin film of Au and that of Ni is protected by a film of Pd. Often Au is used on Ni too. © 2007 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSolder Joint Technology
Subtitle of host publicationMaterials, Properties, and Reliability
Place of PublicationNew York, NY
PublisherSpringer 
Pages183-208
ISBN (Electronic)978-0-387-38892-2
ISBN (Print)978-0-387-38890-8, 978-1-4419-2284-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameSpringer Series in Materials Science
Volume117
ISSN (Print)0933-033X
ISSN (Electronic)2196-2812

Research Keywords

  • Eutectic SnPb
  • Eutectic SnPb Solder
  • Molten Solder
  • Solder Bump
  • Solder Joint

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