This paper investigates the effect of soldering temperature on solder joint voids and reliability of flip-chip LED chips during reflow soldering. Lead-free solder SAC305 was used as solder paste. The void ratio of the flip-chip LED solder joint at 250°C, 260°C, 270°C, 280°C, and 290°C reflow soldering temperatures was detected by x-ray detector. Shear tests were conducted to evaluate the influence of interfacial reactions on the mechanical reliability of solder joints. The distribution of voids in the shear section was observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM). Next, the photoelectric and thermal properties of FC-LED filament were tested and analyzed. Finally, a hightemperature and high-humidity aging experiment was carried out to test the reliability of the LED filament. The results show that the void ratio of the LED filament soldering joint is the lowest when the soldering temperature is 270°C. The small void ratio of the solder joints results in lower steady-state voltage and junction temperature of the flip-chip LED filament. As the void density in the solder joint decreases, the shear strength of the solder joint increases. At this time, the shear resistance and mechanical reliability are the highest.
Purpose
This study aims to study the mechanical, photoelectric, and thermal reliability of SAC307 solder joints with Ni-decorated MWCNTs for flip-chip light-emitting diode (LED) package component during aging. By adding nanoparticles (Ni-multi-walled carbon nanotubes [MWCNTs]) to the solder paste, the shear strength and fatigue resistance of the brazed joint can be improved. However, the aging properties of Ni-modified MWCNTs composite solder joints have not been deeply studied. In this research, the mechanical, photoelectric and thermal reliability of SAC307 packaged flip-chip LEDs with Ni-MWCNTs added during aging were studied.
Design/methodology/approach
Compared with SAC solder alloys, the effects of different contents (0, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2 Wt.%) of Ni-MWCNTs on the photoelectric and thermal properties of composite solder joints were examined. To study the aging characteristics of composite solder joints, the solder joints were aged at 85°C/85% relative humidity.
Findings
The addition of an appropriate amount of reinforcing agent Ni-MWCNTs reduces the density of the composite solder to 96% of the theoretical value of the SAC solder alloy. In addition, the microhardness increases and the wetting angle decreases. Two different phase compositions were observed in the solder joints with Ni-MWCNTs reinforcement: Cu3Sn and (Cu, Ni)6Sn5. The solder joints of SAC307-0.1Ni-MWCNTs exhibit the highest luminous flux and luminous efficiency of flip-chip LED filaments, the lowest steady-state voltage and junction temperature. And with the extension of the aging time, its aging stability is the best. In short, when the addition amount of Ni-MWCNTs is 0.1 Wt.%, the solder joints exhibit the best wettability and the thinnest intermetallic compound layer. And the shear strength of the tested solder joints is the best, and the void ratio is the lowest. At this time, the enhancement effect of Ni-MWCNTs on the composite solder has been best demonstrated.
Research limitations/implications
The content range of enhancer Ni-MWCNTs needs to be further reduced.
Practical implications
The authors have improved the performance of Ni-modified MWCNTs composite solder joints.
Originality/value
Composite solder with high performance has great practical application significance for improving the reliability and life of the whole device.
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