Different variations of lead-free solder require individualized production processes according to an article on the Sweden-based website, Evertiq. According to Dr. Dongkai Shangguan, VP for advanced technology at EMS-provider Flextronics, different variations of Sn-Ag-Cu (SAC) with silver content from 3.0 percent to 4.0 percent are all acceptable compositions for lead-free soldering, including reflow and wave soldering.
However, Shangguan notes that when the silver content is much lower, such as SAC105, the thermomechanical reliability performance is adversely affected due to the reduced amount of Ag-Sn intermetallic compound in the solder microstructure.
The article goes into detail on subjects of lead-free solder compatibility, board layout design, PCM pad cratering, process challenges, lead-free solder reliability and process control.
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