As User Demand Diversifies, Solder Makers Ride on New Trends

摘要

To meet the varying demands of users, solder manufacturers continue to bring out new products in the market. Recently, manufacturers have yielded to the latest trends, such as solder pastes that are halogen-free, low silver content, as well as low melting point solders and solder balls.The solder industry has also continued introducing products that meet new environmental regulations. These regulations include compliance to lead-free and halogen-free solders, compliance to standards such as of Restrictions on the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directives of Europe and China, and the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemical substances (REACH) of Europe. At the same time, the demand has also increased for low silver content solders and low melting point solders aimed at cost reductions, as well as those for solder bumps formed through electroplating of solder for flip-chip connection in semiconductor packages. These new regulations have brought the solder industry to rapid changes, prompting manufacturers to propose new trends that suit the needs of users.