I have 2 questions here. What kind of material is the current solder in Pentium 4 made of? Can we replace the solder by Sn-5Sb? why? Thank you very much !!
about solder in pentium 4
Dec 03, 2003
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Jack:
Learn to use google. If you look in Chapters 9 and 15 of the Intel Packaging Databook at:
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you will find some useful information in Chapters 9 and 15. Solder balls generally are eutectic lead tin.
Now look up the eutectic temperature for it and for the Sn-5Sb eutectic, and consider whether the rest of the materials in the package can handle the higher temperature...
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Pittsburgh Pete
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