IPC OUTLOOK Logo
The Knowledge and Know-how Connection
Loading
IPC OUTLOOK Logo
February 3, 2012
Thermal Cycle Testing of PWBs
Analysis Lab
Void Detection in Solder Balls and Joints
Analysis Lab
Ideas for Identifying Counterfeit Components
Analysis Lab
2D and CT Scan X-ray for Joint Inspection
Analysis Lab
Combination of AOI and AVI Machines
Analysis Lab
Inspection to Improve Lead-Free Solder
Materials Tech
Test Optimization to Improve Rework
Analysis Lab
Flexible Fixturing System for In-Circuit Test
Production Floor
Guide to Understanding Your Testing Lab
Analysis Lab
NASA Lead-Free Project: Mechanical Shock Test
Analysis Lab
More Related Programs  »



Reactions of Sn in the Cu-Sn-Zn Alloy
This paper reports a number of experimentally determined reactions that occur in ...
Embedded Components: Analysis of Reliability
Paper aims at analyzing and confirming the reliability performance of embedded components ...
Lead-free Reflow and Influence of Moisture
This paper examines concerns relating to lead-free reflow, PCB degradation, and the ...
Thermal Cycle Testing of PWBs
Paper establishes a test protocol for thermal cycle testing of bare PWBs ...
Void Detection in Solder Balls and Joints
Paper covers an automatic void detection algorithm. The method is applicable to ...
Addressing Head-In-Pillow Defects
The head-in-pillow defect has become a relatively common failure since the implementation ...
Thermal Shock/Drop Test of Lead-free
Paper has results from experimental research making a comparison of different lead-free ...
The Effects of Flux Residues on Reliability
Paper discusses an experiment designed to mimic partially activated flux residues under ...
LGA/QFN Packages Floating During Reflow
Industry expert Bob Willis explains why LGA/QFN packages may float during reflow ...
Head and Pillow SMT Failure Modes
This paper describes critical factors affecting head and pillow and how to ...
More Analysis Lab  »
Highly Flexible Pick-Place with 8-axis Placer
Highly Flexible Pick-Place with 8-axis Placer
Cobra is the first inline machine to combine the advantages of a highly flexible pick-and-place with the speed of an 8-axis placer.
Essemtec

Analysis of Voiding Under QFN Packages
Analysis of Voiding Under QFN Packages
Paper covers results of experiments on QFN devices when the ensuing voiding level was calculated by x-ray inspection.
Authored By:
David Bernard
Dage Precision Industries, Fremont, CA

Bob Willis
ASKbobwillis.com, Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom

Martin Morrell & Matthew Beadel
Artetch Circuits, Littlehampton, West Sussex, United Kingdom
This program first published July 2009
Analysis Lab programs cover topics including:
Corrosion, Contamination, Data Acquisition, ESD and EOS, Inspection, Measurement, Profiling, Reliability, R&D, RFID, Solder Defects, Test, Tombstoning, X-ray and more.
Comments  »
Use the form below to submit a comment.
I have done some similar things as discussed in this paper to keep the center ground pad in tow and the QFN package level. Instead of a solid ground pad, I have a grid pattern of maskless squares of about 0.8mm in size that sit on a solid copper pad. There are also unmasked vias to help with flux vapor venting. About 60% of the surface makes contact with the ground solder pad.

This helps assure the center area does not stand taller than the outside pads, as the solder gets wicked away, pulling the part downward as it cools. At least that has been my observation and my way to help produce consistent results, and to reduce trapped flux residues around the edges of a QFN package.


Andrew Perkins, Sr. Product Development Engineer, Datamatic, Ltd.
Submit A Comment  »
This comment is about the program:
Analysis of Voiding Under QFN Packages

The is a general comment.
Your Name
Company
E-mail
Country
Comments
Discussion of pricing, recommendations for specific products or advertisements are not appropriate. All comments are reviewed prior to posting. You must include your full name to have your comments posted. We will not post your email address, we request your email address so we can notify you if your comments are posted.
Today's Sponsor
Today's Sponsor
IPC Member Spotlight  »
Ultimate Solution for Placement Flexibility
Ultimate Solution for Placement Flexibility
The Juki KE2080 flexible placement system successfully places the widest range of ICs, connectors, and unique shaped components on the market.
Juki Automation Systems, Inc.
Featured Sponsors  »
The Design Process Just Got Easier
The Design Process Just Got Easier
Sunstone Circuits, has released the newest version of their design software, PCB123. Bottom line, the design process just got easier.
Sunstone Circuits
The Component Counter Source
The Component Counter Source
SMD & through-hole types; others will tally 01005s. A must for inventory control, parts order checking or JIT production. From $389. MOTORIZED or MANUAL.
Manncorp
New Generation Pick-and-Place Machine
New Generation Pick-and-Place Machine
Paraquda is a new-generation surface mount pick-and-place machine with a large feeder capacity, up to 240 intelligent feeders.
Essemtec
IPC Training & Certification from Blackfox
IPC Training & Certification from Blackfox
Experience the Blackfox difference! Schedule your IPC Training and Certification with Blackfox at one of our many certification sites, or we'll come to you. Find the schedule...
Blackfox Training Institute
A Century of Global Soldering Leadership
A Century of Global Soldering Leadership
Why spend so much time developing profiles for every board, when Vitronics Soltec's Autoset can do it for you, automatically?
Vitronics Soltec
APEX EXPO® Keynote William Shatner
APEX EXPO® Keynote William Shatner
Solve manufacturing challenges while networking with hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of peers focused on design, manufacture, assembly and test. Keynote by William Shatner.
IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries
IPC OUTLOOK Logo IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries
3000 Lakeside Drive, 309 S, Bannockburn, IL 60015
Phone: 978-478-5112 | Fax: 843-682-4255
Sandy Gentry, Editor | Kim Sterling, Publisher
About IPC Outlook  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Use  |  Sponsorships