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Adhesion and Subcritical Debonding of Polymer Interfaces for Microelectronic Packaging

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 February 2011

J. M. Snodgrass ,
G. Hotchkiss  and
R. H. Dauskardt
J. M. Snodgrass
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305
G. Hotchkiss
Affiliation:
DSPS Packaging Development, Texas Instruments Inc., Dallas, TX 75265
R. H. Dauskardt
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305
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Abstract

Techniques are discussed for evaluating both critical interface adhesion values as well as the sub-critical debond behavior of polymer/silicon and polymer/polymer interfaces. Sub-critical debonding behavior is expected to be most relevant in predicting the in-service lifetime of microelectronic packages. Our research characterizes the debonding of a benzocyclobutene overlayer, as well as a technologically relevant epoxy underfill/polyimide/silicon interface system. Adhesion values are measured in a double cantilevered beam (DCB) and four-point bend fracture mechanics geometries by driving a stable debond along the relevant interfaces. The effect of temperature on subcritical debonding in an underfill/polyimide interface is described. Issues of crack path selection involving the selection of microstructurally weak paths in the layered system are considered.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 515: Symposium J – Electronic Packaging Materials Science X , 1998 , 37
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1998

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