Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 20 13:42:23 EDT 2006 | fredericksr
I've seen embrittlement %s down to 3%, but a standard 5 mil solder pad would require well over 100uIn of plated gold to cause embrittlement. -Other Russ
Electronics Forum | Wed May 05 15:31:14 EDT 2021 | edhare
0.5 to 1 micron is typically too thick and can result in gold embrittlement of the solder joint. Typical IG thickness is 0.18 microns. see https://www.semlab.com/papers/gold-embrittlement-of-solder-joints/ Ed Hare
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 30 23:40:45 EDT 2020 | smith88
Is there a way I can inspect for gold embrittlment.
Electronics Forum | Mon May 31 05:55:22 EDT 2004 | johnwnz
Hey there, trying to get soem useful data on joints that suffer from gold embrittlement. Anyone got any data on effects ont he electrical conductivity of the joints over time? does it degrade quicker than a normal good joint? (let's all ignore the fa
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 12 11:46:00 EDT 2006 | flipit
Hi, One other note. You don't want gold to be more than 1% to 2% of the the solder joint. Above this percentage you will have embrittlemant issues. Lots of information on gold embrittlement on this site and on the Internet. I estimate your produ
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 03 11:20:08 EST 2008 | boardhouse
Vlad, That was a bad statement to make... Enig should never be thicker than 5 micro inches max. or it will cause embrittlement. This process does self limit but it can put on as much as 10-14 Micro inches which would be a major cause of concern.
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 21 14:38:00 EDT 1998 | Earl Moon
| It's been one hell of a week.... | From personal experience, what are the most common causes for embrittlement of the solder joint? I just need to make sure I've got all my bases covered. | thanks | -Ben Right on. Yago sangria. Chili conceso. That'
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 26 00:16:08 EDT 1998 | Jeff Sanchez
| | It's been one hell of a week.... | | From personal experience, what are the most common causes for embrittlement of the solder joint? I just need to make sure I've got all my bases covered. | | thanks | | -Ben | Right on. Yago sangria. Chili conc
Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 19 09:45:21 EDT 1998 | Mike Cox
Has anyone had experience with placing BGA on gold plated boards. I thought I read a while ago there was a problem with embrittlment causing cracked joints. If anyone has experience with this your feedback would be great. Mike
Electronics Forum | Wed Sep 18 17:21:19 EDT 2002 | slthomas
Dave, anything besides gold embrittlement to be concerned about if that concentration is exceeded? Never tried the stuff.
