SLUA271C June   2002  – December 2023 ADS1013 , ADS1014 , ADS1015 , ADS1018 , ADS1112 , ADS1113 , ADS1114 , ADS1115 , ADS1118 , ADS1120 , ADS1148 , ADS114S06 , ADS114S06B , ADS114S08 , ADS114S08B , ADS1158 , ADS1191 , ADS1192 , ADS1203 , ADS1204 , ADS1205 , ADS1220 , ADS1225 , ADS1226 , ADS124S06 , ADS124S08 , ADS1257 , ADS1258 , ADS1261 , ADS1283 , ADS1287 , ADS1287D , ADS1291 , ADS1292 , ADS1292R , ADS1293 , ADS6222 , ADS6224 , ADS6242 , ADS6243 , ADS6244 , ADS6245 , ADS6422 , ADS6423 , ADS6424 , ADS6425 , ADS6442 , ADS6443 , ADS6444 , BQ24010 , BQ24012 , BQ24013 , BQ24020 , BQ24022 , BQ24023 , CC2560 , CC2564C , CSD13202Q2 , CSD15571Q2 , CSD16301Q2 , CSD16321Q5 , CSD16322Q5 , CSD16323Q3 , CSD16325Q5 , CSD16327Q3 , CSD16340Q3 , CSD16342Q5A , CSD16401Q5 , CSD16403Q5A , CSD16404Q5A , CSD16406Q3 , CSD16407Q5 , CSD16408Q5 , CSD16409Q3 , CSD16410Q5A , CSD16411Q3 , CSD16412Q5A , CSD16413Q5A , CSD16414Q5 , CSD16415Q5 , CSD16556Q5B , CSD16570Q5B , CSD17301Q5A , CSD17302Q5A , CSD17303Q5 , CSD17304Q3 , CSD17305Q5A , CSD17306Q5A , CSD17307Q5A , CSD17308Q3 , CSD17309Q3 , CSD17310Q5A , CSD17311Q5 , CSD17312Q5 , CSD17313Q2 , CSD17318Q2 , CSD17322Q5A , CSD17327Q5A , CSD17501Q5A , CSD17505Q5A , CSD17506Q5A , CSD17507Q5A , CSD17510Q5A , CSD17522Q5A , CSD17527Q5A , CSD17551Q3A , CSD17551Q5A , CSD17552Q3A , CSD17552Q5A , CSD17553Q5A , CSD17555Q5A , CSD17556Q5B , CSD17559Q5 , CSD17570Q5B , CSD17571Q2 , CSD17573Q5B , CSD17575Q3 , CSD17576Q5B , CSD17577Q3A , CSD17577Q5A , CSD17578Q3A , CSD17578Q5A , CSD17579Q3A , CSD17579Q5A , CSD17581Q3A , CSD17581Q5A , CSD18501Q5A , CSD18502Q5B , CSD18503Q5A , CSD18504Q5A , CSD18509Q5B , CSD18510Q5B , CSD18511Q5A , CSD18512Q5B , CSD18513Q5A , CSD18514Q5A , CSD18531Q5A , CSD18532NQ5B , CSD18532Q5B , CSD18533Q5A , CSD18534Q5A , CSD18537NQ5A , CSD18540Q5B , CSD18543Q3A , CSD18563Q5A , CSD19502Q5B , CSD19531Q5A , CSD19532Q5B , CSD19533Q5A , CSD19534Q5A , CSD19537Q3 , CSD19538Q2 , CSD19538Q3A , CSD25310Q2 , CSD25402Q3A , CSD25404Q3 , CSD85301Q2 , CSD85312Q3E , CSD86330Q3D , CSD86336Q3D , CSD86350Q5D , CSD86356Q5D , CSD86360Q5D , CSD87312Q3E , CSD87313DMS , CSD87330Q3D , CSD87331Q3D , CSD87333Q3D , CSD87334Q3D , CSD87335Q3D , CSD87350Q5D , CSD87351Q5D , CSD87351ZQ5D , CSD87352Q5D , CSD87353Q5D , CSD87355Q5D , CSD87502Q2 , CSD87503Q3E , CSD88584Q5DC , CSD88599Q5DC , DAC3482 , DAC3484 , LMR10510 , LMR10515 , LMR10520 , LMR10530 , MSC1202Y2 , MSC1202Y3 , MSP430F1122 , MSP430F1132 , MSP430F122 , MSP430F1222 , MSP430F123 , MSP430F1232 , MSP430F2001 , MSP430F2002 , MSP430F2003 , MSP430F2011 , MSP430F2012 , MSP430F2013 , MSP430F2013-EP , MSP430F2112 , MSP430F2122 , MSP430F2132 , MSP430FR5969 , MSP430G2001 , MSP430G2101 , MSP430G2102 , MSP430G2111 , MSP430G2112 , MSP430G2121 , MSP430G2131 , MSP430G2132 , MSP430G2152 , MSP430G2201 , MSP430G2201-Q1 , MSP430G2211 , MSP430G2212 , MSP430G2221 , MSP430G2231 , MSP430G2231-Q1 , MSP430G2232 , MSP430G2252 , MSP430G2302 , MSP430G2312 , MSP430G2332 , MSP430G2352 , MSP430G2402 , MSP430G2432 , MSP430G2452 , TLA2021 , TLA2022 , TLA2024 , TLV62065 , TLV62080 , TLV62085 , TLV62090 , TLV62130 , TLV62130A , TLV62150 , TLV62150A , TPS60150 , TPS60151 , TPS61020 , TPS61021A , TPS61024 , TPS61025 , TPS61026 , TPS61027 , TPS61028 , TPS61029 , TPS61029-Q1 , TPS61030 , TPS61031 , TPS61032 , TPS61042 , TPS61045 , TPS61086 , TPS61087 , TPS61087-Q1 , TPS61088 , TPS61089 , TPS61090 , TPS61091 , TPS61092 , TPS61093 , TPS61093-Q1 , TPS61100 , TPS61107 , TPS61120 , TPS61130 , TPS61170 , TPS61170-Q1 , TPS61200 , TPS61201 , TPS61202 , TPS61240 , TPS61240-Q1 , TPS61251 , TPS61252 , TPS61260 , TPS61261 , TPS61291 , TPS62020 , TPS62021 , TPS62026 , TPS62040 , TPS62042 , TPS62043 , TPS62044 , TPS62046 , TPS62060 , TPS62061 , TPS62063 , TPS62065 , TPS62067 , TPS62080 , TPS62080A , TPS62081 , TPS62082 , TPS62085 , TPS62086 , TPS62087 , TPS62090 , TPS62090-Q1 , TPS62091 , TPS62092 , TPS62093 , TPS62095 , TPS62097 , TPS62097-Q1 , TPS62110 , TPS62110-EP , TPS62110-Q1 , TPS62111 , TPS62111-EP , TPS62112 , TPS62112-EP , TPS62113 , TPS62122 , TPS62125 , TPS62130 , TPS62130A , TPS62131 , TPS62132 , TPS62133 , TPS62134A , TPS62134B , TPS62134C , TPS62134D , TPS62135 , TPS62136 , TPS62140 , TPS62141 , TPS62142 , TPS62143 , TPS62150 , TPS62150A , TPS62151 , TPS62152 , TPS62153 , TPS62160 , TPS62161 , TPS62162 , TPS62163 , TPS62170 , TPS62171 , TPS62172 , TPS62173 , TPS62175 , TPS62177 , TPS62230 , TPS62231-Q1 , TPS622314-Q1 , TPS62240 , TPS62242 , TPS62243 , TPS62250 , TPS62260 , TPS62260-Q1 , TPS62261 , TPS62261-Q1 , TPS62262 , TPS62262-Q1 , TPS62263 , TPS62263-Q1 , TPS62270 , TPS62272 , TPS62273 , TPS62290 , TPS62290-Q1 , TPS62291 , TPS62293 , TPS62293-Q1 , TPS62300 , TPS62301 , TPS62302 , TPS62303 , TPS62304 , TPS62305 , TPS62320 , TPS62321 , TPS62352 , TPS62355 , TPS62400 , TPS62400-Q1 , TPS62401 , TPS62402 , TPS62403 , TPS62404 , TPS62404-Q1 , TPS62406-Q1 , TPS62407-Q1 , TPS62410 , TPS62410-Q1 , TPS62420 , TPS62420-Q1 , TPS62421 , TPS62422-Q1 , TPS62423-Q1 , TPS62424-Q1 , TPS62510 , TPS62560 , TPS62562 , TPS62590 , TPS62590-Q1 , TPS62730 , TPS62732 , TPS62733 , TPS62740 , TPS62750 , TPS62751 , TPS62821 , TPS62822 , TPS62823 , TPS62825 , TPS62826 , TPS62840 , TPS62870 , TPS62870-Q1 , TPS62871 , TPS62871-Q1 , TPS62872 , TPS62872-Q1 , TPS62873 , TPS62873-Q1 , TPS62874-Q1 , TPS62875-Q1 , TPS62876-Q1 , TPS62877-Q1 , TPS63000 , TPS63000-Q1 , TPS63001 , TPS63002 , TPS63020 , TPS63021 , TPS63030 , TPS63031 , TPS63050 , TPS63051 , TPS63060 , TPS63061 , TPS63070 , TPS63700 , TPS63710 , TPS84620 , TPSM82810 , TPSM82813 , TPSM82816 , TPSM82821 , TPSM82822 , TPSM82864A , TPSM82866A , TPSM82866C , TPSM8287A06 , TPSM8287A10 , TPSM8287A12 , TPSM8287A15 , TUSB7320 , TUSB7340 , TUSB8040A , TUSB8040A1

 

  1.   1
  2.   QFN and SON PCB Attachment
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Texas Instruments Quad Flatpack No Leads and Small-Outline No Leads
    1. 1.1 Introduction
  5. 2Manufacturing Considerations
    1. 2.1 SMT Process
  6. 3Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design Guidelines
    1. 3.1 Land Pad Styles
    2. 3.2 Land Pad Design
    3. 3.3 Lead Finger Pad PCB Design
    4. 3.4 Exposed Pad PCB Design
      1. 3.4.1 Thermal Pad Via Design
    5. 3.5 Solder Mask
    6. 3.6 Surface Finishes
    7. 3.7 Board Layout Considerations
  7. 4Solder Paste Screen Printing Process
    1. 4.1 Solder Paste
    2. 4.2 Solder Stencils
    3. 4.3 Lead Finger Stencil Design
    4. 4.4 Exposed-Pad Stencil Design
  8. 5Package to Board Assembly Process
    1. 5.1 Placement and Alignment
    2. 5.2 Solder Reflow
    3. 5.3 PCB Cleaning
    4. 5.4 Inspection
  9. 6Rework Guidelines (Hot Gas Convection and Manual)
    1. 6.1 Compound Removal
    2. 6.2 Site Redress
    3. 6.3 Component Replacement and Reflow
    4. 6.4 Manual Rework Considerations
  10. 7Revision History

4.2 Solder Stencils

The formation of consistent solder joints is a necessity. The contrast between a large exposed pad and small lead fingers of the QFN and SON can present a challenge in producing an even standoff height. To this end, careful consideration must be applied to the stencil design.

The stencil thickness, as well as the stencil opening geometry, determines the precise volume of solder paste deposited onto the device land pattern. Stencil alignment accuracy and consistent solder volume transfer are critical for uniform reflow solder processing.

Stencils are usually made of nickel buildup or stainless steel, with a nickel buildup stencil offering a smoother side wall over a laser-cut stainless steel stencil. Apertures are typically trapezoidal, which helps to ensure uniform release of the solder paste and reduce smearing (see Figure 4-1).

The solder-joint thickness of QFN and SON lead fingers is typically between 0,050 mm to 0,075 mm, which has a direct relationship to the amount of solder printed on the center thermal pad area. Thickness of stencils used in manufacturing varies from 0,100 mm to 0,150 mm (0.004 in to 0.006 in) range, with a typical 0,125 mm stencil design for 0,5 mm pitch components. The actual thickness of a stencil is dependent on other surface-mount devices on the PCB, in addition to the area and aspect ratio of the minimum aperture used.

Use a squeegee with a durometer of 95 or harder, such as stainless steel. The blade angle and speed must be fine tuned to ensure an even paste transfer. An inspection of the printed solder paste is recommended before placing parts. A repeatable solder deposit is the most important factor for robust reflow yields further downstream in the process. As a guide, a stencil thickness of 0,125 mm (0.005 in) for QFN and SON components is recommended. IPC-7525 outlines the necessary parameters to consider when designing the stencil.

GUID-BC7E2FC3-C86C-4716-9C12-D3681E8C1087-low.gifFigure 4-1 Solder Stencil Profile