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CHAPTER 4 NOTES ON MOUNTING


4.3 BGA Bonding Process

When taking measures to prevent or correct mounting defects, it is important to understand the behavior of the solder joint when heat is applied during reflow processing. Figure 4-7 shows an example of the bonding process of a BGA device observed using a high-temperature observation device. In this example, when heat is applied (after preheating) and the temperature reaches melting point, the solder paste melts and the solder starts to coat the balls. When all the balls have melted, the device starts to subduct. In order to obtain a good bond, the device must subduct sufficiently. In this example, subduction is complete after about 20 seconds at melting point or higher.


Process in Which Good BGA Bond Is Obtained


Heat application conditions (temperature on underside of mounting board)

Temperature [ºC]
Room temp to 160
160 to 190
190 to 220
220 to 235
Time [seconds]
60
120
30
20

Process in Which Good BGA Bond Is Obtained

Figure 4-7. Process in Which Good BGA Bond Is Obtained

Examples of BGA mounting defects are shown below.

4.3.1 Case 1. Insufficient heat application

4.3.2 Case 2. Unmelted solder

4.3.3 Case 3. Solder joint detachment (ball falloff)

4.3.4 Case 4. Cold solder joint

4.3.5 Case 5. Solder bridge

To 4.2 Reflow + Flow SolderingTo 4.3.1 Case 1. Insufficient heat application