Simulation and evaluation of thermal mechanical reliability of 3D-TSV stack with viscoelastic underfill

  • Qinghua Zeng
  • , Yong Guan
  • , Fei Su
  • , Jing Chen
  • , Yufeng Jin

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Abstract

This paper studies how the underfill with viscoelastic properties impacts the thermal mechanical reliability of a 3D-TSV package system. The Williams-Landel-Ferry equation and the relaxation modulus function in Prony series are used to characterize the viscoelasticity that is both temperature-dependent and time-dependent. The finite element model subjected to a thermal cycle consists of a four-layer chip stack, silicon interposer, solder balls and PCB board. Silicon chips with TSVs are vertically stacked by micro-bumps of Cu-Sn. It is revealed that the chip deformation is increased while the reliability of the micro-bumps are decreased. For applications undergoing heavy thermal cycles, it is not suggested to include underfill in the 3D-TSV stack. The necessity of definition of viscoelasticity properties rather than simplified elasticity is also affirmed by comparison.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE 17th Electronics Packaging and Technology Conference, EPTC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781467372688
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 Feb 2016
Event17th IEEE Electronics Packaging and Technology Conference, EPTC 2015 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 2 Dec 20154 Dec 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Electronic Packaging Technology Conference, EPTC
Volume2016-February

Conference

Conference17th IEEE Electronics Packaging and Technology Conference, EPTC 2015
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period2/12/154/12/15

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