Metal fusion bonding – Process – Preplacing solid filler
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-01
2005-02-01
Stoner, Kiley S. (Department: 1725)
Metal fusion bonding
Process
Preplacing solid filler
C228S056300
Reexamination Certificate
active
06848610
ABSTRACT:
Improved fluxless soldering processes are disclosed. In accordance with one technique, a solder preform having a plurality of voids formed on its primary surfaces is disposed between metallized surfaces of a pair of members to be joined. Upon reaching the reflow temperature, fresh solder flows into the voids and wets portions of the metallized surfaces, thus overcoming the solder surface oxidation problem common to fluxless soldering processes. In accordance with another technique, a solder preform having primary surfaces coated with a thin layer of a noble metal is employed. The noble metal substantially prevents oxidation of the solder performs surfaces while the preform is heated to reach reflow temperature. As the solder temperature increases, portions of the noble metal are dissolved into the bulk solder material. Thus, during reflow, non-oxidized bulk solder material is enabled to wet the metallized surfaces of the pair of members.
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Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Intel Corporation
McHenry Kevin
Stoner Kiley S.
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