Category Archives: Design


Feb15
Why BGA soldering ball always crack(4)? Using "copper" base material as the surface finish for PCB

Following last discussion, we learned that solder cracking is caused when the stress placed upon it exceeds the strength of the bonding force. However, it’s possible to address this issue by increasing the bonding force of the printed circuit board … Continue reading

Nov13
Why BGA soldering ball always crack(3)? IMC layer growth is a certain result to form the soldering joints

The Intermetallic Compound (IMC) layer grows in the interface between Cu-based, Ni-based and Sn-solder is the certain result of the chemical reaction that forming the soldering joint. But the IMC layer is also the weakest location of the solder bonding-force. … Continue reading

Oct30
Why BGA soldering ball always crack(2)? The composition of PCBA bonding-force

This article will talk about the composition of the PCBA bonding-force. There are numerous factors and elements involved in PCBA bonding force. However, Workingbear believes that we can utilize the findings of the red dye test to examine this issue. … Continue reading

Sep25
Why BGA soldering ball always crack(1)? Stress > bonding-force

What is the actual root cause of  BGA solder ball cracking? Stress is higher than its bonding-forces. The root cause of BGA solder ball cracked is stress higher than bonding-forces. Stress is higher than bonding-force is the certain result of … Continue reading

Jun19
Increase solder paste volume will improve the MLCC capacitor broken?

Recently WorkingBear got complaint from R&D and ask increase the solder paste volume on the MLCC (Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitor)  component pads to improve the capacitor broken issue. R&D said he had verified that the capacitor’s footprint in the board design … Continue reading