Ulrasonic welding is routinely done at a chip packaging level onto FR4
substrates.
However we're talking 1 'thou diameter gold or aluminium wires. I believe
the weld is made onto Ni/Ag plated pads.
Regards,
Eric Christison
Mechanical Engineer
Home, Personal, Communication Sector - Imaging Division
STMicroelectronics
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> From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Burke
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>
> Not tried that one myself, couple of things though, the
> ultrasonic energy is going to have to have a sideways vector
> to "scub away" oxides. I am not sure if the systems normally
> used will do this or not.
>
> Second point is I recall that those ultrasonic welding
> systems rely on a Z axis force, and I am not sure what this
> will do to the shape/integrity of your FR4 PCB.
>
> TRY IT..............................
>
> John
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> From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Rodney Miller
> Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 6:32 AM
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> Subject: Re: [TN] Ultrasonic Weld to PCB with Ni Pads
>
> Anyone, anyone, Bueller, Bueller....
>
> I think this will work, but I'm interested if anyone has
> applied this to PCB before?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rodney Miller [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 10:06 AM
> To: 'TechNet '
> Subject: Ultrasonic Weld to PCB with Ni Pads
>
>
> I have a component with Nickel lead, a battery, and
> soldering/tinning it has been troublesome.
>
> I want to Ultrasonically Weld the leads to the PCB. Can I do
> this with PCB FR4 Material. I was thinking if I cannot do it
> through the PCB laminate, I might add a Via in pad and fill
> the via with Nickel plate.
>
> The laminate is .030 and the finish option on the pads would
> be Selective Immersion Ni, plated up to ???? 10um Maybe?
>
> Any input appreciated....
>
> Rodney L. Miller
> Tri-onics Inc
> Highland / Shanghai
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