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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 12, 2023
Filed:
Feb. 26, 2020
Indium Corporation, Utica, NY (US);
INDIUM CORPORATION, Utica, NY (US);
Abstract
High reliability leadfree solder alloys for harsh service conditions are disclosed. In some embodiments, a solder alloy comprises 2.5-4.0 wt % Ag; 0.4-0.8 wt % Cu; 5.0-9.0 wt % Sb; 1.5-3.5 wt % Bi; 0.05-0.35 wt % Ni; and a remainder of Sn. In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises: a component comprising: a main ceramic body, and a side surface having disposed thereon an electrode and a thermal pad; a copper substrate; and a solder alloy electrically coupling the component and the copper substrate, wherein the solder alloy comprises: 2.5-4.0 wt % Ag; 0.4-0.8 wt % Cu; 5.0-9.0 wt % Sb; 1.5-3.5 wt % Bi; 0.05-0.35 wt % Ni; and a remainder of Sn. In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises: a light-emitting diode (LED) component; a Metal Core Printed Circuit Board (MCPCB); and a solder alloy electrically coupling the LED component and the MCPCB, wherein the solder alloy comprises: 2.5-4.0 wt % Ag; 0.4-0.8 wt % Cu; 5.0-9.0 wt % Sb; 1.5-3.5 wt % Bi; 0.05-0.35 wt % Ni; and a remainder of Sn.