Abstract
The application of inkjet printing technology to electronic packaging has spurred intense interest since inkjet printing promises superior precision in dispensing of interconnects in a digital and non-contact manner at relatively high speed. Correspondingly, in this study, the advantages and challenges of employing inkjet printing as a means for dispensing die-attach materials for advanced electronic packaging applications are discussed. Recently Ag sinter paste has emerged as an attractive substitute for solders, especially for high-temperature applications. As an alternative to Ag paste, the feasibility of employing an inkjet-printable Ag ink as a novel die-attach material was investigated. Inkjet-printable Ag inks contain a lower amount of Ag in comparison to Ag pastes, enabling a jetting process due to a lower viscosity. Ag particle size and its configuration in an ink are also different from a paste. Consequently, the sinter bonding of the printed Ag die-attach at different temperatures (up to 400 °C) and pressures (up to 20 MPa) was studied. It was revealed that a consistent and crack-free bond-line was produced by inkjet printing. The mechanical properties of the assemblies were subsequently assessed by shear strength analysis.
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