BGA reballing
Over time, solder balls on electronic devices such as Ball Grid Array (BGA) chips can wear out due to heat, physical stress or manufacturing flaws. When this occurs, it can lead to issues with electrical connections, sporadic failures, and in the worse case even complete component breakdown. That is where reballing of these components comes in -- a technique to precisely restore these solder ball problems.
Laser reballing ensures that all the solder balls are uniform and well-controlled. This method is crucial for high-end industries for a couple of reasons:
Mitigates terminal stress: Laser reballing generates less heat, which reduces the risk of damaging delicate electronic components.
Precision and control: This reballing method excels in precision, enabling precise handling and placement of the balls.
Selective ball placement: The reballing process can focus on specific areas. This is convenient for repairing individual solder joints or tin balls.
Fine pitch components: The exceptional precision of the reballing machine handles closely spaced solder balls on components effortlessly.
Minimal flux residue: Laser reballing typically does not require any additional flux use on components, reducing the need for an extra cleaning cycle in the reballing process.
Reduced risk of deformation: Unlike reflow ovens, laser reballing avoids subjecting entire components to heat.
Real-time monitoring: Laser reballing equipment includes real-time monitoring and control to ensure optimal results.
Wafer bumping
Wafer bumping is a critical process in advanced semiconductor packaging. It involves depositing small solder balls—called bumps—onto the contact pads of a semiconductor wafer. These bumps form the electrical and mechanical connection points between the die (chip) and the package substrate, or directly to a printed circuit board (PCB) in flip-chip assembly.
Compared to traditional wire bonding, wafer bumping enables a face-down connection between the die and the substrate, offering several key advantages:
- Higher I/O density
- Improved electrical performance
- Reduced inductance
- Enhanced thermal management
- Smaller form factor for compact designs
Bumping Technologies We Support
We offer multiple wafer bumping methods to meet various design, performance, and manufacturing requirements:
- Electroplated solder bumping
- Stud bumping (gold or copper)
- Ball drop / ball placement
- Solder paste printing
- Copper (Cu) pillar bumping – ideal for fine-pitch, high-performance applications
Supported Bump Materials
Our services support a wide range of bump materials to suit different applications and compliance needs:
- Lead-free solder (e.g., SAC alloys)
- Eutectic SnPb (for legacy or special-use cases)
- Gold (for high-reliability and RF applications)
- Copper (for fine-pitch and high-density interconnects)
Why Choose Our Wafer Bumping Services?
Our wafer bumping solutions provide a flexible, scalable, and cost-effective option for customers across various stages of development and production:Access to advanced wafer bumping technology without the need for capital investmentFlexible support for prototyping, small-batch, and high-volume manufacturingCapability to handle both modern and legacy semiconductor process nodesSeamless integration with wafer-level chip-scale packaging (WLCSP) and flip-chip assembly
Our wafer bumping services are designed to meet the performance, reliability, and scalability needs of today’s advanced electronic products.
Contact us today to learn more or to request a customized service quote.