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Alpha Launches PowerBond Preforms for Increased Strength and Thermal Fatigue Resistance
August 22, 2018 | Alpha Assembly SolutionsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Alpha Assembly Solutions, the world leader in the production of electronic soldering and bonding materials, has recently introduced ALPHA PowerBond Solder Preforms for high temperature, high reliability, lead-free interconnects for automotive and power semiconductor applications.
“ALPHA PowerBond Preforms contain approximately 5-10% of antimony (Sb), which enable solder joints to have increased strength, thermal fatigue resistance and higher liquidis temperatures, compared to traditional tin/silver/copper-based lead-free systems," said Gyan Dutt, global portfolio manager for Die Attach Solutions at Alpha Assembly Solutions, a part of the MacDermid Performance Solutions Group of Businesses. “These preforms can also be customized with ALPHA TrueHeight Preforms technology for bond-line thickness and tilt control or can be pre-coated with ALPHA AccuFlux, an ultra-low voiding flux formulation, for difficult-to-solder surfaces."
- ALPHA PowerBond 2110 Preforms balance high creep resistance of Sn90Sb10 system with high thermal conductivity required for power semiconductor devices.
- ALPHA PowerBond 2100 Preforms provide highest creep resistance and tensile strength for high operating temperature applications.
- ALPHA PowerBond 2050 Preforms expand upon industry standard Sn95Sb5 alloy to provide improved wetting characteristics.
About Alpha Assembly Solutions
Alpha Assembly Solutions, part of the MacDermid Performance Solutions group of businesses, is the world leader in the development, manufacturing and sales of innovative specialty materials used for electronics assembly, die attach and semiconductor packaging in a wide range of industry segments, including automotive, communications, computers, consumer, power electronics, LED lighting, photovoltaics, and others.
As the electronics industry continues to evolve, Alpha is focused on developing novel and unique processes for solving assembly challenges. Whether traditional electronics assembly, die attach or emerging applications, such as flexible and formable electronics, Alpha designs solutions for manufacturing that looks at how multiple products can interact in the same environment to provide customers with the most effective assembly solution for their application.
Since its founding in 1872, Alpha has been committed to developing and manufacturing the highest quality materials with a focus on sustainability and recycling services. For more information, click here.
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