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Laser soldering with eutectic preform

1. Technical Principle

Laser soldering with eutectic preform is a precision joining technology based on the properties of eutectic alloys, and its core mechanisms include:

  • Eutectic reaction: Utilizes the characteristic of eutectic alloys (e.g., AuSn, CuSn) to melt and rapidly solidify at a specific temperature, achieving welding with low heat input and high bonding strength;
  • Precise laser energy control: Locally heats the preformed solder sheet through high-energy-density laser pulses (with typical values of 10⁶–10¹² W/cm²), avoiding thermal damage to sensitive components (e.g., chips, MEMS devices) caused by overall temperature rise;
  • Vacuum/controlled atmosphere protection: Suppresses oxidation in a vacuum or inert gas environment, reducing the weld porosity rate (<5%).

2. Process Flow

3.技术优势

Indicator

Traditional Reflow Soldering

Laser soldering with eutectic preform提升幅度
Heat Input>200J/mm²<50J/mm²Reduce by 75%
Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ)>100μm<10μmReduce by 90%

Porosity Rate

10-30%<5%Reduce by 80%

Minimum Solder Joint Size

50μm10μmReduce by 80%

Applicable Material Combinations

Same Metal

Dissimilar Metals (e.g., Cu-Au)Expanded Application

4. Typical Application Scenarios

① Microwave/RF Device Packaging

  • Chip-substrate interconnection: Welding of GaAs chips to Kovar carriers reduces thermal resistance by 40%;
  • Hermetic sealing: AuSn eutectic soldering achieves a leak rate of <1×10⁻⁸ atm·cc/s, meeting military standards.

② New Energy Battery Modules

  • Battery-module connection: Laser welding of Aluminum-Copper dissimilar materials achieves a contact resistance of <0.1 mΩ and tensile strength of >200 MPa;
  • Thermal management components: Cu-Ni eutectic solder preforms are used in heat dissipation substrates, increasing thermal conductivity to 400 W/(m·K).

③ Aerospace Microsystems

  • MEMS sensor packaging: Laser welding of titanium alloy and ceramic substrate achieves a vibration fatigue life of >10⁷ cycles;
  • Optical fiber coupling module: Bonding of InGaAs laser and silicon optical waveguide results in a coupling efficiency of >85%.

5. Future Trends

① Intelligent Upgrade

  • Integrated machine vision for real-time positioning (accuracy of ±0.1μm);
  • Adaptive learning algorithm optimizes welding parameters (response time <10ms).

② Expansion of New Materials

  • Development of low-temperature eutectic alloys (e.g., Bi-In with a melting point of 60°C) for flexible electronics;
  • Nanoparticle-reinforced solders (Ag nanoparticles enhancing thermal conductivity by 30%).

③ Green Manufacturing

  • Lead-free eutectic alloys (e.g., Sn-Bi-Cu) compliant with RoHS standards;
  • Energy consumption reduced by 50% (achieved by replacing continuous lasers with pulsed lasers).

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