Technical Library | 2023-01-17 17:19:44.0
A test program was developed to evaluate the effectiveness of vacuum reflow processing on solder joint voiding and subsequent thermal cycling performance. Area array package test vehicles were assembled using conventional reflow processing and a solder paste that generated substantial void content in the solder joints. Half of the population of test vehicles then were re-processed (reflowed) using vacuum reflow. Transmission x-ray inspection showed a significant reduction in solder voiding after vacuum processing. The solder attachment reliability of the conventional and vacuum reflowed test vehicles was characterized and compared using two different accelerated thermal cycling profiles. The thermal cycling results are discussed in terms of the general impact of voiding on solder thermal fatigue reliability, results from the open literature, and the evolving industry standards for solder voiding. Recommendations are made for further work based on other void reduction methods and additional reliability studies.
1809 MK5 - Heller Advanced In-Line Vacuum Reflow Oven Nitrogen System with Balanced Flow Technology 9 Top And Bottom Heated Zones - highest zone count per linear foot in the industry! 100" Heated Length - for super throughput! 2 Internal C
Technical Library | 2023-01-17 17:58:36.0
Heterogeneous integration has become an important performance enabler as high-performance computing (HPC) demands continue to rise. The focus to enable heterogeneous integration scaling is to push interconnect density limit with increased bandwidth and improved power efficiency. Many different advanced packaging architectures have been deployed to increase I/O wire / area density for higher data bandwidth requirements, and to enable more effective die disaggregation. Embedded Multi-die Interconnect Bridge (EMIB) technology is an advanced, cost-effective approach to in-package high density interconnect of heterogeneous chips, providing high density I/O, and controlled electrical interconnect paths between multiple dice in a package. In emerging architectures, it is required to scale down the EMIB die bump pitch in order to further increase the die-to-die (D2D) communication bandwidth. Aa a result, bump pitch scaling poses significant challenges in the plated solder bump reflow process, e.g., bump height / coplanarity control, solder wicking control, and bump void control. It's crucial to ensure a high-quality solder bump reflow process to meet the final product reliability requirements. In this paper, a combined formic acid based fluxless and vacuum assisted reflow process is developed for fine pitch plated solder bumping application. A high-volume production (HVM) ready tool has been developed for this process.
Technical Library | 2019-07-10 23:36:14.0
Pockets of gas, or voids, trapped in the solder interface between discrete power management devices and circuit assemblies are, unfortunately, excellent insulators, or barriers to thermal conductivity. This resistance to heat flow reduces the electrical efficiency of these devices, reducing battery life and expected functional life time of electronic assemblies. There is also a corresponding increase in current density (as the area for current conduction is reduced) that generates additional heat, further leading to performance degradation.
1809 MK5 - Heller Advanced In-Line Vacuum Reflow Oven Nitrogen System with Balanced Flow Technology 9 Top And Bottom Heated Zones - highest zone count per linear foot in the industry! 100" Heated Length - for super throughput! 2 Internal C
Industry News | 2023-10-18 17:43:18.0
HELLER's High UPH Vacuum Reflow Oven clinched the coveted "Step-by-Step Excellence Awards" - Innovation Award owing to its industry-leading product strength and outstanding performance.
Technical Library | 2023-01-17 17:12:33.0
Reflowed indium metal has for decades been the standard for solder thermal interface materials (solder TIMs or sTIMs) in most high-performance computing (HPC) TIM1 applications. The IEEE Heterogeneous Integration Thermal roadmap states that new thermal interface materials solutions must provide a path to the successful application of increased total-package die areas up to 100cm2. While GPU architectures are relatively isothermal during usage, CPU hotspots in complex heterogeneously-integrated modules will need to be able to handle heat flux hotspots up to 1000W/cm2 within the next two years. Indium and its alloys are used as reflowed solder thermal interface materials in both CPU and GPU "die to lid/heat spreader" (TIM1) applications. Their high bulk thermal conductivity and proven long-term reliability suit them well for extreme thermomechanical stresses. Voiding is the most important failure mode and has been studied by x-ray. The effects of surface pretreatment, pressure during reflow, solder flux type/fluxless processing, and preform design parameters, such as alloy type, are also examined. The paper includes data on both vacuum and pressure (autoclave) reflow of sTIMs, which is becoming necessary to meet upcoming requirements for ultralow voiding in some instances.
Industry News | 2023-06-12 21:13:08.0
HELLER joined the 97th CEIA China Electronics Intelligent Manufacturing Summit Forum convened in Wuhan, garnering substantial attention from industry insiders. The conference concentrated on a wide array of fields, including optoelectronic communication, military electronics, and EV automotive electronics. With an impressive turnout of nearly 500 industry colleagues, the event proved to be an invaluable platform for networking and knowledge exchange.
Industry News | 2023-06-12 21:14:11.0
The 2023 Beijing Intelligent Manufacturing and SMT Technology Exchange Conference, hosted by the Intelligent Manufacturing Committee of the Beijing Electronics Society, was successfully held in Beijing on May 25th. HELLER was honored to be invited and actively participated by sharing their cutting-edge technology and expertise.
Industry News | 2017-09-16 02:29:39.0
Heller Industries has been awarded the 2017 Global Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year Award for its surface mount technology (SMT) soldering equipment that enables Industry 4.0. - the automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies.
