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Advantages of Bismuth-based Alloys for Low Temperature Pb-Free Soldering and Rework

SMTnet Express December 20, 2012, Subscribers: 26064, Members: Companies: 9072, Users: 34080

Advantages of Bismuth-based Alloys for Low Temperature Pb-Free Soldering and Rework

by: Brook Sandy, Edward Briggs, Ronald Lasky; Indium Corporation of America

The increased function of personal electronic devices, such as mobile phones and personal music devices, has driven the need for smaller and smaller active and passive components. This trend toward miniaturization, occurring at the same time as the conversion to RoHS-compliant lead-free assembly, has been a considerable challenge to the electronics assembly industry. The main reason for this is the higher reflow process temperatures required for Pb-free assembly. These higher temperatures can thermally damage the PCB and the components. In addition, the higher reflow temperatures can negatively affect the solder joint quality, especially when coupled with the smaller paste deposits required for these smaller components. If additional thermal processing is required, the risk increases even more.

First Published at SMTA's International Conference on Soldering and Reliability in Toronto, May 2011

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