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Moisture Diffusion and Hygroscopic Swelling of Adhesives in Electronics Packaging

  • Ruiyang Liu
  • , Huayan Wang
  • , Jing Wang
  • , Hohyung Lee
  • , S. B. Park
  • , Xiaojie Xue
  • , Yeonsung Kim
  • , Shafi Saiyed
  • , Dipak Sengupta
  • State University of New York Binghamton University
  • Analog Devices, Inc.

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Abstract

This paper presents a continuation of the previous hygroscopic characterization work on epoxy molding compounds, which aims to accurately measure the diffusivity and coefficient of hygroswelling (CHS) of a die-Attach adhesive in MEMS packages. We obtained the CHS of the adhesives from 25 °C to 150 °C through modified DIC quick scanning approach [1-2], which includes strain measurement by digital image correlation method and correction of weight loss through the Finite Element (FE) analysis. The CHS shows a dependence on temperature above the water evaporation temperature and ranges from 0.4 to 0.55 (strain/ percentage weight). The test accuracy of CHS was validated through a comparison with the correlation method [3] of in situ hygroswelling and weight loss. From moisture absorption and desorption curves of the adhesive samples, we obtained the diffusivities at different temperatures. A notable finding is that bulk samples follow the Fick's diffusion model while the thin-film samples demonstrate a non-Fickian behavior. By adding a concentration-dependent coefficient to the diffusivity's expression, the non-Fickian model can also be implemented in the FE models. As an outcome, a thorough guideline for measurement procedure is provided for hygroscopic characterization in electronics packaging.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - ECTC 2016
Subtitle of host publication66th Electronic Components and Technology Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2203-2209
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781509012039
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 16 2016
Event66th IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference, ECTC 2016 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: May 31 2016Jun 3 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings - Electronic Components and Technology Conference
Volume2016-August

Conference

Conference66th IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference, ECTC 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period05/31/1606/3/16

Keywords

  • Die-Attach adhesives
  • Hygroscopic swelling
  • Moisture diffusion
  • Non-Fickian diffusion

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