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BGA Package Component Reliability After Long-Term Storage

R. Key, B. Lange, R. Madsen

ABSTRACT

The white paper Component Reliability After Long Term Storage (Texas Instruments application

report SLVA304, http://focus.ti.com/lit/wp/slva304/slva304.pdf ) detailed a risk analysis withsupporting data to extend the storage life of packaged devices in a warehouse environment. The

paper focused on leaded devices with a NiPdAu lead finish and specifically excluded BGA-type

packages with solder bumped electrical connections. This exclusion was established becausebumped devices were not included in the test and evaluation sample. Since the report was

released, testing of BGA packages was completed successfully and the results of those

evaluations are published in this paper which will serve to extend the storage life criteria for thisBGA package category. Besides visual inspection and solderability tests, physical deprocessing

on BGA and Die Size Ball Grid Array (DSBGA) packages was completed.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

INTRODUCTION------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

BACKGROUND-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

PROCEDURE----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

DEVICE SAMPLES INCLUDED IN THE EVALUATION ---------------------------------------- 4

SOLDERABILITY TEST CONDITIONS AND DETAILS----------------------------------------- 4

PACKAGE SPECIFIC TESTING ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5Visual Inspection TPSDC6235YZG-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5Visual Inspection TPS62302YZD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6Visual Inspection SN74LVC2G32YEA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7Visual Inspection SN74LVC2G14YZA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8Visual Inspection CDCUA877ZQL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9Visual Inspection SN74SSTV32852GKF ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10Visual Inspection Mechanical Sample From October 1999 -------------------------------------------------------------- 11Visual Inspection Mechanical Sample From September 1999 ----------------------------------------------------------- 12

Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13Destructive Physical Analysis - TNETC4320AGDS---------------------------------------------------------------------- 13Destructive Physical Analysis - DLKPC192S ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15Destructive Physical Analysis - XD751793GVU-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17Destructive Physical Analysis - TPSDC6235YZG ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19Destructive Physical Analysis - TPS62302YZD--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

SUMMARY OF RESULTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21

CONCLUSION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21


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INTRODUCTION

This paper provides additional data in support of shelf life extension for BGA and Die Size BGA

(DSBGA) Packages.

BACKGROUND

In 2008, the white paper Component Reliability After Long Term Storage was published insupport of shelf life extension for leaded packages beyond a self-imposed two-year limit. The

success and acceptance of the Shelf Life Extension Program led to a request for additional data

to support extended storage for devices with solder ball interconnects.

PROCEDURE

This study evaluated 11 devices that were packed using tape and reel packing methods. Thesedevices had been stored in a warehouse environment (


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DEVICE SAMPLES INCLUDED IN THE EVALUATION

SOLDERABILITY TEST CONDITIONS AND DETAILS

Used Reflow Profiles for the evaluation:

The following profiles show the temperature during the soldering process on a test board.Temperature measured on the package.

Figure 1. Reflow Profile for SnPb Solder Paste Figure 2. Reflow Profile for SnAgCu Solder Paste

The following solder pastes have been used for the evaluation:Lead-free (SAC) Heraeus F645 SA30C5-89M30 (Alloy Sn/Ag/Cu 96.5/3/0.5)

Lead (SnPb) Heraeus F816 SN63-90 B30 (AT) (Alloy Sn/Pb 63/37)

TI internally designed Test Board #B40, #B41, #B45, #B56 with board material FR4 andNiAu finish. The board design is single-sided, 1.5mm thickness, 100 x 160mm size(approximately 4 x 6 inches).

Ceramic Plate: 100 x 100mm (4 x 4 inches); approximately 0.8mm thick without testpads on the surface. The ceramic plate was used to remove the devices after the solderingtest to inspect the ball bottom side. This test is also known as a Surface Mount Test.

Reflow Oven: Rehm SMS-V5-N2 2100/400; reflow atmosphere in the peak zone wasnitrogen with approximately 500ppm remaining oxygen.

Two groups of units were used for this evaluation: Virgin devices out of the packing material Devices with artificial aging (8-hour water steam-aging prior to the soldering

test).


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PACKAGE SPECIFIC TESTING

VISUAL INSPECTION TPSDC6235YZG

Bottom view Units not soldered

Figure 3. Virgin Unit Figure 4. Unit After Steam Aging

Units placed on Test Board #45. SnAgCu solder paste for lead-free balls, peak temperature240C

Figure 5. Virgin Unit Figure 6. Steam Aging

Units placed on ceramic plate. SnAgCu solder paste for lead-free balls, peak temperature 240C

Figure 7. Virgin Units Figure 8. Steam Aging


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VISUAL INSPECTION TPS62302YZD


Figure 9. Virgin Unit Figure 10. Unit After Steam Aging

Units placed on Test Board #45. SnAgCu solder paste for lead-free balls, peak temperature

240C

Figure 11. Virgin Unit Figure 12. Steam Aging


Figure 13. Virgin Units Figure 14. Steam-Aging


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VISUAL INSPECTION SN74LVC2G32YEA


Figure 15. Virgin Unit Figure 16. Unit After Steam-Aging


Figure 17. Virgin Unit Figure 18. Steam-Aging

Units placed on ceramic plate. SnAgCu solder paste for lead free balls, peak temperature 240C



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VISUAL INSPECTION SN74LVC2G14YZA



Units placed on Test Board #41. SnPb solder paste for non lead-free balls, peak temperature220C


Units placed on ceramic plate. SnPb solder paste for non lead-free balls, peak temperature 220C



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VISUAL INSPECTION CDCUA877ZQL

Bottom view Units not soldered (Originally, some balls were not populated on the package.)


Units placed on Test Board #56. SnAgCu solder paste for lead-free balls, peak temperature

240C



(Originally, some balls were not populated on the package.)



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VISUAL INSPECTION SN74SSTV32852GKF


Figure 33. Virgin Units Figure 34. Units After Steam-Aging

Units placed on Test Board #56. SnPb solder paste for non lead-free balls, peak temperature

220C





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VISUAL INSPECTION MECHANICAL SAMPLE FROM OCTOBER 1999








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VISUAL INSPECTION MECHANICAL SAMPLE FROM SEPTEMBER 1999



Units placed on Test Board #40. SnPb solder paste for non lead-free balls, peak temperature

220C





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DESTRUCTIVE PHYSICAL ANALYSIS (DPA)

Some of the package samples collected for this study have been further investigated for any signs

of aging or other environmental influence during the extended storage time. Besides in-depth

optical inspection under the microscope, electron microscopy and cross-sectioning through the

package were performed at a solder ball attach location.

DESTRUCTIVE PHYSICAL ANALYSIS - TNETC4320AGDS

Microscopic image of large BGA package not soldered. Manufactured: 2004DPA performed at TI Tucson

Figure 51. Virgin Unit Figure 52. Virgin Unit, Bottom View

Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) Micrograph of representative

TNETC4320AGDS device solder balls.

Figure 53. Image of Solder Balls Figure 54. Detailed View


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FESEM Micrograph and Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) spectrum of representativeTNETC4320AGDS device solder ball.

Figure 55. Detailed Image of Solder Ball

Figure 56. Element Analysis of the Solder Ball

Optical and FESEM micrograph of a representative TNETC4320AGDS device solder ball

cross-section. No abnormalities were observed.

Figure 57 Microscopic View Figure 58. FESEM Image of Solder Ball Cross-section


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DESTRUCTIVE PHYSICAL ANALYSIS - DLKPC192S

Microscopic image on large BGA package not soldered. Manufactured: 2002

Figure 59. Virgin Unit Figure 60. Virgin Unit - Bottom View

FESEM micrograph of representative DLKPC192S device solder balls.

Figure 61. Solder Ball View Figure 62. Detailed View

FESEM micrograph and EDS spectrum of a representative DLKPC192S device solder ball.

Figure 63. Solder Ball Detailed View


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Optical micrograph and FESEM micrograph of a representative DLKPC192S device solder balls.

Figure 65. Microscopic View Figure 66. FESEM Image of Solder Ball Cross-

section


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DESTRUCTIVE PHYSICAL ANALYSIS - XD751793GVU

Microscopic image of large BGA package not soldered. Manufactured: 2004

Figure 67. Virgin Unit Figure 68. Virgin Unit - Bottom View

FESEM micrograph of representative XD751793GVU device solder balls.

Figure 69. Image of Solder Balls Figure 70. Detailed View

Figure 71. Detailed View - The visible

scratches on the ball surface are from

the electrical test socket contractor.


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EDS spectrum of a representative XD751793GVU device solder ball.


Optical and FESEM micrograph of a representative XD751793GVU device solder ball

cross-section.

Figure 73. Microscopic View Figure 74. FESEM Image View


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DESTRUCTIVE PHYSICAL ANALYSIS - TPSDC6235YZG

Microscopic image of the investigated DSBGA package Lead-free solder ball composition.

Manufactured: June 2005

Figure 75. Microscopic View Figure 76. FESEM Image View

FESEM micrograph of representative TPSDC6235YZG device solder ball

Figure 77. Detailed View of Solder Ball

Microscopic view of TPSDC6235YZG cross-section

Figure 78. Solder Ball Cross-section View


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DESTRUCTIVE PHYSICAL ANALYSIS - TPS62302YZD

Microscopic image of the investigated DSBGA package Lead-free solder ball composition.

Manufactured: April 2007

Figure 79. Microscopic View

FESEM micrograph of representative TPS62302YZD device solder balls

Figure 80. FESEM Image View

FESEM view of TPS62302 and Optical microscope cross-section

Figure 81. FESEM Image View Figure 82. Solder Ball Cross-section View


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SUMMARY OF RESULTS

No failure mechanisms have been identified that compromise the reliability of solderbumped BGA packages stored for extended periods of time in a warehouse environment.

Surface analysis of solder balls revealed expected elements. SEM and optical microscopyrevealed nothing abnormal. No degradation of the solder balls was observed.

Solderability of all devices met expectations and was indistinguishable from currentdevices.

All materials and internal interfaces of the solder ball structure revealed no anomalies.

CONCLUSION

The shelf life of extended storage life devices as determined by solderability, SEM visual, SEM

spectral analysis, cross-sectional analysis, and optical microscopy is greater than 10 years.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The authors wish to recognize the following individuals for their professional assistance:

The TI Reliability Laboratory in Tucson, Arizona conducted DPA testing under theengineering guidance of Lucas Copeland.

The TI Reliability Laboratory in Freising, Germany for the solderability test evaluationsperformed on the samples published in this report.

Julie Terlisner compiled all photographs and text into this report format.


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