Effect of moisture on the elastic modulus and interfacial adhesion of polymer-metal components in microelectronic assemblies

Timothy P. Ferguson, Jianmin Qu

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Abstract

Moisture poses a significant threat to the reliability of microelectronic assemblies and can be attributed as being one of the principal causes of many premature package failures. It is a multi-dimensional concern in electronic packaging, having an adverse effect on package reliability by changing both the mechanical properties and interfacial adhesion of the microelectronic assembly. In this paper, a study has been conducted to evaluate the moisture-induced degradation of both the elastic modulus of a commercially available no-flow underfill and the interfacial adhesion of the underfill to a copper alloy substrate. Three different levels of moisture preconditioning, 85C/50%RH, 85C/65%RH, and 85C/85RH%, were implemented in this study. Diffusion coefficient test specimens were constructed to experimentally measure the moisture diffusivity into the underfill resin and obtain the moisture saturation concentration for each level of moisture preconditioning. Flexural bend test specimens were made to characterize the effect of moisture on the elastic modulus of the underfill adhesive. Last, interfacial fracture toughness specimens with prefabricated interface cracks were used in a four point bending test to quantify the effect of moisture on interfacial fracture toughness. The results of this study will aid in the development of more robust microelectronic assemblies, demonstrating how both the elastic modulus and interfacial toughness change as a function of moisture concentration.

Original languageEnglish
Pages357-361
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Event2003 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: 15 Nov 200321 Nov 2003

Conference

Conference2003 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, DC
Period15/11/0321/11/03

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