Robust bonding at 175°C of pressureless Ag nanoparticle sinter joint on Ni/Au finished Cu substrates in air

Seoah Kim, Min Su Kim, Sungwook Mhin, Dongjin Kim

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Abstract

Ag sinter joining which has exceptional characteristics is promising as a die-attach material for wide band-gap (WBG) power devices in electric vehicles (EVs). So far, many Ag sinter joining technologies in the range of 250 °C to 300 °C have been developed, but the industry still requires lower die-attach temperatures and more accessible processing methods. We have been pursuing technology that minimizes die-attach temperature and pressure to minimize the warpage of the power module structure. In this work, a pressureless Ag sintering was carried out in air at 175 °C without any pressure, and the bonding strength achieved approximately 37 MPa. The robust bonding mechanism of the Ag sinter joining was investigated using EBSD and XRD analysis on the microscale. This study can provide a solution for the possibility of the diebonding process at 175 °C and effective heat dissipation design of the power module.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 International Conference on Electronics Packaging, ICEP 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages87-88
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9784991191152
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event22nd International Conference on Electronics Packaging, ICEP 2023 - Kumamoto, Japan
Duration: 19 Apr 202322 Apr 2023

Publication series

Name2023 International Conference on Electronics Packaging, ICEP 2023

Conference

Conference22nd International Conference on Electronics Packaging, ICEP 2023
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKumamoto
Period19/04/2322/04/23

Keywords

  • Ag nanoparticles
  • die-attach
  • low-temperature sintering
  • power electronics
  • pressureless sintering

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