Electronics Forum | Mon May 20 21:29:52 EDT 2002 | davef
Q1: Are we saying then that IMC can occur at the solder / Cu pad join on the PCB when finished assembled? A1: Yes, but in a broader context I am saying that when someone solders correctly, they form an IMC. Q2: Will the tin diffuse with the Cu over
Electronics Forum | Tue May 21 16:18:57 EDT 2019 | edhare
Interesting problem. I've seen this before on SMT device leads (see Gold Embrittlement paper at http://www.semlab.com). The AuSn4 IMC is solid at typical reflow temperatures and traps volatiles in the solder joint. One usually cannot crank the ref
