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A L P H A<br />

ENABLING TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP<br />

ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

FLUXES<br />

Air.<br />

Earth.<br />

ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202<br />

Flux<br />

Now you can protect the environment.<br />

• Remove VOCs<br />

• Transition to lead-free<br />

®<br />

Fire.<br />

Water.<br />

And your boards can survive heat and humidity.<br />

• Meet electrical reliability requirements<br />

Pass Bellcore<br />

Pass IPC<br />

Product Manual<br />


➜<br />

ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

FLUXES<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Environmentally Friendly Flux<br />

Information Manual<br />

A L P H A<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong> Introduction<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Manual<br />

1. Performance Summary<br />

2. Wide Process Window<br />

3. Technical Bulletin<br />

4. MSDS<br />

5. Process Guidelines<br />

6. Performance vs Competition<br />

7. Electrical Reliability Data<br />

8. Qualification Tools<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3001 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3215 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-4102 Product Manual<br />

WELCOME TO THE ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 INTERACTIVE<br />

PRODUCT MANUAL.<br />

SIMPLY CLICK ON THE<br />

NAVIGATION BUTTONS TO<br />

QUICKLY LOCATE SPECIFIC<br />

PRODUCT INFORMATION.<br />

THERE ARE LINKS TO OTHER<br />

DOCUMENTS AND TO<br />

COOKSON’S WEB SITE, WHERE<br />

YOU CAN OBTAIN ADDITIONAL<br />

INFORMATION. (TO USE THIS<br />

FEATURE YOU MUST LAUNCH<br />

YOUR INTERNET BROWSER.)<br />

ALPHA <strong>EF</strong>-2202 meets the needs of<br />

telecommunications companies, and<br />

EMS companies involved in processing<br />

a variety of board types, usually in a highproduct-mix<br />

environment.<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202, a water-based flux, delivers<br />

excellent solderability and reliability<br />

providing excellent wetting/hole fill versus<br />

its leading competitor. <strong>EF</strong>-2202 exhibits<br />

very low solderballing versus the leading<br />

competitor. In applications where cosmetics<br />

are a major factor in board acceptance,<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 offers a very clear appearance<br />

with exceptional joint and board cosmetics.<br />

In addition to being lead-free process<br />

capable, <strong>EF</strong>-2202 is very low in VOC<br />

content and has no resin/rosin content.<br />

®<br />

ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202<br />

Flux<br />

Troubleshooting Guide<br />

VOC Leadership<br />

Lead-Free Leadership<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 is Bellcore compliant, provides<br />

excellent pin testability and minimizes<br />

equipment maintenance.<br />

ALPHA FLUX Product Line<br />

Global Availability<br />

➜<br />

<strong>The</strong> information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered at no charge. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding<br />

the accuracy of this data. Liability is expressly disclaimed for any loss or injury arising out of this information or use of any materials designated.


➜<br />

A L P H A<br />

ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

Fluxes<br />

1.1 1.2<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 PRODUCT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Performance Summary<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong> Introduction<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Manual<br />

1. Performance Summary<br />

2. Wide Process Window<br />

Process <strong>EF</strong>-2202 Attributes Performance Capability<br />

Benefit<br />

<strong>Solder</strong>balls<br />

On average 45% less micro solderballs than the<br />

leading competitor, dual wave; 60% less than NR-330<br />

3. Technical Bulletin<br />

4. MSDS<br />

5. Process Guidelines<br />

6. Performance vs Competition<br />

<strong>Solder</strong>ing<br />

Hole Fill (Lead-Free)<br />

Hole Fill (Sn/Pb)<br />

14% more holes filled versus leading competitor, single wave<br />

31% more holes filled versus leading competitor, dual wave<br />

12% more hole fill by weight versus leading competitor<br />

7. Electrical Reliability Data<br />

8. Qualification Tools<br />

Bridging<br />

Minimal bridging<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3001 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3215 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-4102 Product Manual<br />

Troubleshooting Guide<br />

Cosmetics<br />

<strong>Solder</strong> Joint With<br />

Sn 63 and Lead-free Alloys<br />

Flux Residue<br />

Smooth shiny joints with full fusion<br />

Clear, transparent residues<br />

VOC Leadership<br />

Lead-Free Leadership<br />

Selective<br />

<strong>Solder</strong>ing<br />

Compatibility<br />

Effective for use when selective solder pallets are used<br />

ALPHA FLUX Product Line<br />

Global Availability<br />

In-Circuit<br />

Test Yield<br />

Pin Testability<br />

Full and reliable pin testability: no residue buildup<br />

Ease of Use Spray Fluxing Designed specifically for spray fluxing applications<br />

➜<br />

<strong>The</strong> information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered at no charge. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding<br />

the accuracy of this data. Liability is expressly disclaimed for any loss or injury arising out of this information or use of any materials designated.


➜<br />

A L P H A<br />

ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

Fluxes<br />

1.1 1.2<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Key Attribute Benefits<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 PRODUCT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong> Introduction<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Manual<br />

1. Performance Summary<br />

2. Wide Process Window<br />

Selective<br />

<strong>Solder</strong>ing<br />

Wetting/Holefill<br />

100%*<br />

75%<br />

Bridging<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202<br />

NR-330<br />

Leading Competitor<br />

3. Technical Bulletin<br />

4. MSDS<br />

50%<br />

5. Process Guidelines<br />

6. Performance vs Competition<br />

7. Electrical Reliability Data<br />

Cleanability<br />

25%<br />

Pin Testability<br />

8. Qualification Tools<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3001 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3215 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-4102 Product Manual<br />

Troubleshooting Guide<br />

Conformal<br />

Coating<br />

0%<br />

EM<br />

EM, SIR<br />

Bellcore<br />

VOC Leadership<br />

Lead-Free Leadership<br />

ALPHA FLUX Product Line<br />

Global Availability<br />

Joint Cosmetics<br />

Bulk Insulation<br />

Resistance<br />

* 100% = best-in-product-class performance<br />

Micro <strong>Solder</strong>balls<br />

➜<br />

<strong>The</strong> information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered at no charge. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding<br />

the accuracy of this data. Liability is expressly disclaimed for any loss or injury arising out of this information or use of any materials designated.


ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

Fluxes<br />

2.1 2.2<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Wide Process Window<br />

A L P H A<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 WIDE PROCESS WINDOW<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong> Introduction<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Manual<br />

1. Performance Summary<br />

2. Wide Process Window<br />

3. Technical Bulletin<br />

4. MSDS<br />

5. Process Guidelines<br />

6. Performance vs Competition<br />

7. Electrical Reliability Data<br />

8. Qualification Tools<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3001 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3215 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202<br />

Process<br />

Suggested Process Settings<br />

Parameters<br />

Sn/Pb Alloy System<br />

Lead-Free Alloy System<br />

Conveyor speed 1.0-1.5 m/min 1.0-1.5 m/min<br />

Flux loading 70-120 micrograms/cm2* 70-120 micrograms/cm2*<br />

Single Wave Topside preheat 100-113°C 100-115°C<br />

<strong>Solder</strong> pot temperature 240-260°C 255-265°C<br />

Wave height 1/2 to 2/3 of board thickness 1/2 to 2/3 of board thickness<br />

Conveyor speed 1.0-1.5 m/min 1.0-1.5 m/min<br />

Flux loading 140-200 micrograms/cm2* 140-200 micrograms/cm2*<br />

Dual Wave Topside preheat 100-113°C 100-115°C<br />

<strong>Solder</strong> pot temperature 240-260°C 255-265°C<br />

Wave height 1/2 to 2/3 of board thickness 1/2 to 2/3 of board thickness<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-4102 Product Manual<br />

Troubleshooting Guide<br />

VOC Leadership<br />

Lead-Free Leadership<br />

ALPHA FLUX Product Line<br />

Note:<br />

<strong>The</strong>se process parameters were used in product development work and are guidelines only.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y may not be optimal for your process. You will need to optimize the process parameters for<br />

your particular application.<br />

* Flux weight after preheat.<br />

Global Availability<br />

➜<br />

➜<br />

<strong>The</strong> information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered at no charge. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding<br />

the accuracy of this data. Liability is expressly disclaimed for any loss or injury arising out of this information or use of any materials designated.


➜<br />

ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

Fluxes<br />

3.1<br />

A L P H A<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 TECHNICAL BULLETIN<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong> Introduction<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Manual<br />

1. Performance Summary<br />

2. Wide Process Window<br />

3. Technical Bulletin<br />

4. MSDS<br />

5. Process Guidelines<br />

6. Performance vs Competition<br />

7. Electrical Reliability Data<br />

8. Qualification Tools<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3001 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3215 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-4102 Product Manual<br />

Troubleshooting Guide<br />

VOC Leadership<br />

To view the <strong>EF</strong>-2202 Technical Bulletin, click here.<br />

Lead-Free Leadership<br />

ALPHA FLUX Product Line<br />

Global Availability<br />

➜<br />

<strong>The</strong> information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered at no charge. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding<br />

the accuracy of this data. Liability is expressly disclaimed for any loss or injury arising out of this information or use of any materials designated.


➜<br />

ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

Fluxes<br />

4.1<br />

A L P H A<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 MSDS<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong> Introduction<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Manual<br />

1. Performance Summary<br />

2. Wide Process Window<br />

3. Technical Bulletin<br />

4. MSDS<br />

5. Process Guidelines<br />

6. Performance vs Competition<br />

7. Electrical Reliability Data<br />

8. Qualification Tools<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3001 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3215 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-4102 Product Manual<br />

Troubleshooting Guide<br />

VOC Leadership<br />

To view the <strong>EF</strong>-2202 MSDS, click here<br />

Lead-Free Leadership<br />

ALPHA FLUX Product Line<br />

Global Availability<br />

➜<br />

<strong>The</strong> information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered at no charge. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding<br />

the accuracy of this data. Liability is expressly disclaimed for any loss or injury arising out of this information or use of any materials designated.


A L P H A<br />

ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

Fluxes<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong> Introduction<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Manual<br />

1. Performance Summary<br />

2. Wide Process Window<br />

3. Technical Bulletin<br />

4. MSDS<br />

5. Process Guidelines<br />

6. Performance vs Competition<br />

7. Electrical Reliability Data<br />

8. Qualification Tools<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3001 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3215 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-4102 Product Manual<br />

Troubleshooting Guide<br />

VOC Leadership<br />

Lead-Free Leadership<br />

ALPHA FLUX Product Line<br />

Global Availability<br />

➜<br />

➜<br />

5.1<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Wave <strong>Solder</strong>ing Flux<br />

Recommended Process Guidelines<br />

Safety<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 is a non-flammable, water<br />

based flux. Please refer to the<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Material Safety Data Sheet<br />

as the primary source of health and<br />

safety information.<br />

Storage<br />

Keep from freezing. If frozen, thaw<br />

and mix thoroughly before use.<br />

Shelf life<br />

Shelf life of material stored at a<br />

standard temperature of 25°C is 18<br />

months in a factory-sealed container.<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202<br />

Compatibility with<br />

ALPHA Pastes<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 is tested and is compatible<br />

with ALPHA no-clean solder pastes<br />

and water-soluble solder pastes<br />

after cleaning.<br />

Cleaning<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 is a no-clean flux and the<br />

residues are designed to be left on<br />

the board. If desired, flux residues<br />

can be removed with ALPHA<br />

EC-Ultra semi-aqueous cleaner or<br />

with other commercially available<br />

solvents.<br />

<strong>The</strong> information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered at no charge. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding<br />

the accuracy of this data. Liability is expressly disclaimed for any loss or injury arising out of this information or use of any materials designated.<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 PROCESS GUIDELINES<br />

Rework<br />

Use of the Cleanline Write Flux<br />

Applicator with NR-205 flux and<br />

Telecore Plus cored solder is<br />

recommended for hand soldering<br />

applications.<br />

For lead-free products, the following<br />

SAC 305 wires can be used: Telecore<br />

Plus and Fluitin1532.<br />

Wave soldering machines: Tested to work with convection and combination convection/IR preheat machines<br />

Process<br />

Suggested Process Settings<br />

Parameters SnPb Alloy System Lead-Free Alloy System<br />

Conveyor speed 1.0-1.5 m/min 1.0-1.5 m/min<br />

Flux loading 70-120 micrograms/cm2* 70-120 micrograms/cm2*<br />

Single Wave Topside preheat 100-113°C 100-115°C<br />

<strong>Solder</strong> pot temperature 240-260°C 255-265°C<br />

Wave height 1/2 to 2/3 of board thickness 1/2 to 2/3 of board thickness<br />

Conveyor speed 1.0-1.5 m/min 1.0-1.5 m/min<br />

Flux loading 140-200 micrograms/cm2* 140-200 micrograms/cm2*<br />

Dual Wave Topside preheat 100-113°C 100-115°C<br />

<strong>Solder</strong> pot temperature 240-260°C 255-265°C<br />

Wave height 1/2 to 2/3 of board thickness 1/2 to 2/3 of board thickness<br />

Note: <strong>The</strong>se process parameters were used in product development work and are guidelines only. <strong>The</strong>y may not be optimal for your process.<br />

You will need to optimize the process parameters for your particular application.<br />

* Flux weight after preheat.


➜<br />

A L P H A<br />

ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

Fluxes<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong> Introduction<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Manual<br />

1. Performance Summary<br />

2. Wide Process Window<br />

3. Technical Bulletin<br />

4. MSDS<br />

5. Process Guidelines<br />

6. Performance vs Competition<br />

7. Electrical Reliability Data<br />

8. Qualification Tools<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3001 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3215 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-4102 Product Manual<br />

Troubleshooting Guide<br />

VOC Leadership<br />

Lead-Free Leadership<br />

6.1 6.2 6.3<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Flux Performance vs Competition<br />

Micro <strong>Solder</strong>balling Comparison<br />

Avg. Micro <strong>Solder</strong>balls / 100 Pins<br />

100<br />

80<br />

60<br />

40<br />

20<br />

0<br />

Micro <strong>Solder</strong>balling Comparison<br />

Enthone Mask Dual Wave<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202<br />

Leading<br />

Competitor<br />

PSR4000 Mask Dual Wave<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Enhanced Performance Attributes<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 PERFORMANCE VERSUS COMPETITION<br />

Leading<br />

Competitor<br />

<strong>Solder</strong>balling – <strong>EF</strong>-2202 yields fewer solderballs than the leading<br />

competition for dual wave on Cu OSP.<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202<br />

ALPHA FLUX Product Line<br />

Global Availability<br />

➜<br />

<strong>The</strong> information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered at no charge. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding<br />

the accuracy of this data. Liability is expressly disclaimed for any loss or injury arising out of this information or use of any materials designated.


➜<br />

ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

Fluxes<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong> Introduction<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Manual<br />

1. Performance Summary<br />

2. Wide Process Window<br />

3. Technical Bulletin<br />

4. MSDS<br />

5. Process Guidelines<br />

6. Performance vs Competition<br />

7. Electrical Reliability Data<br />

6.1 6.2 6.3<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Flux Performance<br />

Flux Residue Comparison<br />

A L P H A<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 FLUX PERFORMANCE<br />

8. Qualification Tools<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3001 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3215 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-4102 Product Manual<br />

Troubleshooting Guide<br />

VOC Leadership<br />

Lead-Free Leadership<br />

ALPHA FLUX Product Line<br />

Global Availability<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Enhanced Performance<br />

Attributes<br />

Selective <strong>Solder</strong>ing Flux Residue Cosmetics –<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 leaves no residue around the pallet<br />

edges in contrast to the white residues left<br />

by the leading competitors.<br />

NR-330<br />

➜<br />

PCB with pallet bottom<br />

<strong>The</strong> information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered at no charge. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding<br />

the accuracy of this data. Liability is expressly disclaimed for any loss or injury arising out of this information or use of any materials designated.


➜<br />

A L P H A<br />

ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

Fluxes<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong> Introduction<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Manual<br />

1. Performance Summary<br />

2. Wide Process Window<br />

3. Technical Bulletin<br />

4. MSDS<br />

5. Process Guidelines<br />

6. Performance vs Competition<br />

7. Electrical Reliability Data<br />

8. Qualification Tools<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3001 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3215 Product Manual<br />

6.1 6.2 6.3<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 PERFORMANCE VERSUS COMPETITION<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Flux Performance vs Competition<br />

Hole Fill<br />

Percentage Hole Fill<br />

60<br />

50<br />

40<br />

30<br />

20<br />

Hole Fill Comparison – SAC 305<br />

Single Wave<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202<br />

Leading<br />

Competitor<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202<br />

Dual Wave<br />

Leading<br />

Competitor<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-4102 Product Manual<br />

Troubleshooting Guide<br />

VOC Leadership<br />

Lead-Free Leadership<br />

ALPHA FLUX Product Line<br />

Global Availability<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Enhanced Performance Attributes<br />

Wetting/Hole Fill (OSP on Cu finish) <strong>EF</strong>-2202 is clearly a significant<br />

improvement over the leading competitor.<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 yields >12% more solderability for Sn/Pb versus the<br />

leading competitor.<br />

Conditions: Tested after single reflow with 160°C soak, 220°C peak, 55 sec TAL in air<br />

Leading Competitor<br />

➜<br />

<strong>The</strong> information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered at no charge. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding<br />

the accuracy of this data. Liability is expressly disclaimed for any loss or injury arising out of this information or use of any materials designated.


➜<br />

ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

Fluxes<br />

7.1 7.2 7.3<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Electrical Reliability<br />

A L P H A<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 ELECTRICAL RELIABILITY DATA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong> Introduction<br />

Bellcore SIR<br />

IPC SIR<br />

Electromigration<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Manual<br />

1. Performance Summary<br />

2. Wide Process Window<br />

3. Technical Bulletin<br />

4. MSDS<br />

5. Process Guidelines<br />

SIR Test Report – Bellcore<br />

(per GR-78-CORE Issue 1, September 1997)<br />

Test: 0244-5b<br />

Date: 7/8/02<br />

T/H/B: 35/85/-48<br />

Material Tested/ SIR SIR<br />

Condition (1 day) (4 days)<br />

SIR Test Report – J-STD-004<br />

(per IPC-TM-650 Issue method 2.6.3.3)<br />

Test: 0244-5i<br />

Date: 7/26/02<br />

T/H/B: 85/85/-48<br />

Material Tested/ SIR SIR SIR<br />

Condition (1 day) (4 days) (7 days)<br />

EM – Bellcore<br />

(per GR-78-CORE Issue 1, September 1997)<br />

Test: 0244-5ep<br />

Date: 7/22/02<br />

T/H/B: 65/85/10V<br />

Material Tested/ SIR SIR<br />

Condition (96 hr) (500 hr bias)<br />

6. Performance vs Competition<br />

7. Electrical Reliability Data<br />

8. Qualification Tools<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3001 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3215 Product Manual<br />

Comb Down<br />

Geometric Mean: 1.30E+11 3.00E+11<br />

Comb Up<br />

Geometric Mean: 1.00E+12 2.20E+12<br />

Control Boards<br />

Geometric Mean: 1.10E+12 1.10E+12<br />

Comb Down<br />

Arithmetic Mean: 8.90E+09 7.40E+09 6.80E+09<br />

Comb Up<br />

Arithmetic Mean: 6.90E+09 6.40E+09 6.20E+09<br />

Control Boards<br />

Arithmetic Mean: 1.80E+10 1.40E+10 1.30E+10<br />

With Pallets<br />

Geometric Mean: 2.40E+09 7.20E+09<br />

Without Pallets<br />

Geometric Mean: 3.20E+10 1.10E+11 Comb Up<br />

1.20E+11 1.40E+11 Comb Down<br />

Passed electrical and visual requirements<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-4102 Product Manual<br />

Troubleshooting Guide<br />

VOC Leadership<br />

Lead-Free Leadership<br />

ALPHA FLUX Product Line<br />

Global Availability<br />

Pass/Fail Limit: 1E+11 Ohms<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 is Bellcore Compliant<br />

per GR-78-CORE.<br />

Pass/Fail Limit: 1E+08 Ohms<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 meets the SIR<br />

requirement for J-STD-004.<br />

J-STD classification:<br />

ORL0<br />

Pass/Fail Limit: ≥0.1 Geometric Mean SIR Initial<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 meets the<br />

GR-78-CORE and pending<br />

IPC J-STD-004 requirement<br />

for electromigration with and<br />

without pallets.<br />

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ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

Fluxes<br />

7.1 7.2 7.3<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 In-Circuit Test Data<br />

A L P H A<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 ICT DATA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong> Introduction<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Manual<br />

1. Performance Summary<br />

2. Wide Process Window<br />

3. Technical Bulletin<br />

4. MSDS<br />

5. Process Guidelines<br />

6. Performance vs Competition<br />

7. Electrical Reliability Data<br />

8. Qualification Tools<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3001 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3215 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-4102 Product Manual<br />

Troubleshooting Guide<br />

VOC Leadership<br />

Material: <strong>EF</strong>-2202 wave flux<br />

Alloy:<br />

63/37 solder pot<br />

Process conditions: Wave soldered 105°C<br />

preheat, 1.1 m/min<br />

conveyor speed,<br />

250°C solder pot<br />

Process Date: 6/3/2002<br />

Pin Tip:<br />

Chisel<br />

Pin Force (oz.) = 3.5<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202<br />

Resistance (ohms) Board A Board B Board C Board D<br />

< 5 1000 999 1000 998<br />

5 - 10 0 0 0 0<br />

10 - 20 0 0 0 0<br />

20 - 50 0 0 0 0<br />

50 - 100 0 0 0 0<br />

100 - 200 0 0 0 0<br />

200 - 500 0 0 0 0<br />

500 - 1000 0 0 0 0<br />

1000 - 2000 0 0 0 0<br />

> 2000 (miss) 0 1* 0 2*<br />

Average 0.46 0.36 0.43 0.65<br />

Standard deviation 0.17 0.18 0.15 0.46<br />

Maximum 0.96 1.55 1.54 2.83<br />

Lead-Free Leadership<br />

ALPHA FLUX Product Line<br />

Global Availability<br />

* Probe missed pad, producing no contact. Miss not related to flux.<br />

• Excellent pin testability<br />

• No significant residue build-up on probe<br />

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ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

Fluxes<br />

8.1 8.2 8.3<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Demonstration<br />

A L P H A<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 QUALIFICATION TOOLS<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong> Introduction<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Manual<br />

1. Performance Summary<br />

2. Wide Process Window<br />

3. Technical Bulletin<br />

4. MSDS<br />

5. Process Guidelines<br />

6. Performance vs Competition<br />

7. Electrical Reliability Data<br />

8. Qualification Tools<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3001 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3215 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-4102 Product Manual<br />

Troubleshooting Guide<br />

VOC Leadership<br />

Lead-Free Leadership<br />

ALPHA FLUX Product Line<br />

Global Availability<br />

Check List<br />

<strong>The</strong> intention of this<br />

check list is to act as a<br />

guide for setting up the<br />

equipment for running<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 in a typical<br />

wave soldering<br />

process.<br />

1 Flush flux tank, hoses, and spray nozzles prior to any trial with appropriate solvent<br />

(DI water, ALPHA flux thinner or IPA). Perform final rinse with DI water. This is to<br />

avoid cross contamination from the prior flux.<br />

2 Check for uniform spray on the board and measure flux loading. Compare with<br />

recommended levels.<br />

3 Check fingers and pallets for cleanliness.<br />

4 Assure that the solder wave is free from dross. Remove dross if necessary.<br />

5 Check solder level in the pot. Make sure solder level is appropriate for the machine.<br />

6 Assure that the solder wave is level to the board. Use ALPHA Levchek, if necessary.<br />

7 Check the wave height to make sure it is set to 1/2 to 2/3 of the board thickness,<br />

including chip wave, if used.<br />

8 Set conveyor speed to the recommended level.<br />

9 Measure top side preheat with flux applied on the bottom side of the board. Adjust<br />

temperature settings on the machine to achieve the recommended temperature.<br />

Notes:<br />

1. Temperature tabs can be placed at multiple locations on the board (pick high density and<br />

low density areas to determine overall range of temperature).<br />

2. <strong>The</strong>rmocouple probes or moles can be used as well (choose high density and low density<br />

board areas to determine overall range of temperature).<br />

3. <strong>The</strong> highest and lowest measured top-side preheat temperatures should be within the<br />

recommended guidelines for <strong>EF</strong>-2202.<br />

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ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

Fluxes<br />

8.1 8.2 8.3<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Evaluation Guide<br />

A L P H A<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 QUALIFICATION TOOLS<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong> Introduction<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Manual<br />

1. Performance Summary<br />

2. Wide Process Window<br />

3. Technical Bulletin<br />

4. MSDS<br />

5. Process Guidelines<br />

6. Performance vs Competition<br />

7. Electrical Reliability Data<br />

8. Qualification Tools<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3001 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3215 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-4102 Product Manual<br />

Troubleshooting Guide<br />

VOC Leadership<br />

Lead-Free Leadership<br />

Product Focus and Key Features<br />

I. Exhibits minimum micro solderballs<br />

II.<br />

III.<br />

IV.<br />

Provides excellent board and solder-joint cosmetics<br />

Compatible with selective soldering pallets<br />

Provides for high yield production, minimum first pass defects<br />

V. Provides both single wave and dual wave capabilities<br />

Demonstration Procedure<br />

Run 5 boards with <strong>EF</strong>-2202 at suggested process parameters for either<br />

single wave or dual wave:<br />

I. Count micro solderballs on selected connectors<br />

• compare to current flux<br />

II.<br />

III.<br />

Evaluate residue<br />

• on board surface<br />

• at the edges where conveyor fingers or pallets were used<br />

• in areas where pallets were used for selective soldering<br />

- compare to current flux<br />

Count the number of bridges and icicles<br />

• compare to current flux<br />

m/min.<br />

1.75<br />

1.25<br />

0.75<br />

120<br />

°C 110<br />

100<br />

90<br />

micrograms/cm 2*<br />

240<br />

200<br />

160<br />

120<br />

80<br />

40<br />

280<br />

Conveyor Speed<br />

SnPb System Pb-Free System<br />

Single<br />

Single<br />

Dual<br />

Dual<br />

Single<br />

Single<br />

Dual<br />

Topside Preheat<br />

SnPb System Pb-Free System<br />

SnPb System<br />

Single<br />

Flux Loading<br />

Dual<br />

Single<br />

Dual<br />

Pb-Free System<br />

Dual<br />

Pot Temperature<br />

SnPb System Pb-Free System<br />

ALPHA FLUX Product Line<br />

°C<br />

270<br />

260<br />

Global Availability<br />

250<br />

240<br />

230<br />

Single<br />

Dual<br />

Single<br />

Dual<br />

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ALPHA<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong><br />

Environmentally Friendly<br />

Fluxes<br />

8.1 8.2 8.3<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Flux Loading Chart<br />

A L P H A<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 QUALIFICATION TOOLS<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-<strong>Series</strong> Introduction<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-2202 Product Manual<br />

1. Performance Summary<br />

2. Wide Process Window<br />

3. Technical Bulletin<br />

4. MSDS<br />

5. Process Guidelines<br />

6. Performance vs Competition<br />

7. Electrical Reliability Data<br />

8. Qualification Tools<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3001 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-3215 Product Manual<br />

<strong>EF</strong>-4102 Product Manual<br />

Troubleshooting Guide<br />

VOC Leadership<br />

Lead-Free Leadership<br />

ALPHA FLUX Product Line<br />

Global Availability<br />

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Single Wave<br />

Dual Wave<br />

Coverage Suggested Suggested Suggested Suggested<br />

Area* Lower Limit Upper Limit Lower Limit Upper Limit<br />

(70 µg/cm 2) (120 µg/cm 2) (140 µg/cm 2) (200µg/cm 2)<br />

cm2 grams grams grams grams<br />

100 0.175 0.300 0.350 0.500<br />

150 0.263 0.450 0.525 0.750<br />

200 0.350 0.600 0.700 1.000<br />

250 0.438 0.750 0.875 1.250<br />

300 0.525 0.900 1.050 1.500<br />

350 0.613 1.050 1.225 1.750<br />

400 0.700 1.200 1.400 2.000<br />

450 0.788 1.350 1.575 2.250<br />

500 0.875 1.500 1.750 2.500<br />

550 0.963 1.650 1.925 2.750<br />

600 1.050 1.800 2.100 3.000<br />

650 1.138 1.950 2.275 3.250<br />

700 1.225 2.100 2.450 3.500<br />

750 1.313 2.250 2.625 3.750<br />

800 1.400 2.400 2.800 4.000<br />

850 1.488 2.550 2.975 4.250<br />

900 1.575 2.700 3.150 4.500<br />

950 1.663 2.850 3.325 4.750<br />

1000 1.750 3.000 3.500 5.000<br />

1050 1.838 3.150 3.675 5.250<br />

1100 1.925 3.300 3.850 5.500<br />

1150 2.013 3.450 4.025 5.750<br />

1200 2.100 3.600 4.200 6.000<br />

1250 2.188 3.750 4.375 6.250<br />

1300 2.275 3.900 4.550 6.500<br />

1350 2.363 4.050 4.725 6.750<br />

1400 2.450 4.200 4.900 7.000<br />

Suggested Wet Flux Weight (micrograms/cm2)<br />

Single Wave<br />

Dual Wave<br />

Coverage Suggested Suggested Suggested Suggested<br />

Area* Lower Limit Upper Limit Lower Limit Upper Limit<br />

(70 µg/cm 2) (120 µg/cm 2) (140 µg/cm 2) (200µg/cm 2)<br />

cm2 grams grams grams grams<br />

1450 2.538 4.350 5.075 7.250<br />

1500 2.625 4.500 5.250 7.500<br />

1550 2.713 4.650 5.425 7.750<br />

1600 2.800 4.800 5.600 8.000<br />

1650 2.888 4.950 5.775 8.250<br />

1700 2.975 5.100 5.950 8.500<br />

1750 3.063 5.250 6.125 8.750<br />

1800 3.150 5.400 6.300 9.000<br />

1850 3.238 5.550 6.475 9.250<br />

1900 3.325 5.700 6.650 9.500<br />

1950 3.413 5.850 6.825 9.750<br />

2000 3.500 6.000 7.000 10.000<br />

2050 3.588 6.150 7.175 10.250<br />

2100 3.675 6.300 7.350 10.500<br />

2150 3.763 6.450 7.525 10.750<br />

2200 3.850 6.600 7.700 11.000<br />

* Surface area of board and any pallet used that has flux applied to it.<br />

Note: If the process uses multiple<br />

boards with open areas on a single<br />

pallet, the open areas must be deducted<br />

from the total coverage area.<br />

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the accuracy of this data. Liability is expressly disclaimed for any loss or injury arising out of this information or use of any materials designated.<br />

Pallet<br />

Board<br />

Flux coverage area<br />

(diagonal hatching)


A L P H A<br />

T E C H N I C A L B U L L E T I N<br />

ALPHA <strong>EF</strong>-2202 Low-VOC,No-Clean Flux<br />

GENERAL DESCRIPTION<br />

ALPHA <strong>EF</strong>-2202 is a low-VOC halide-free, rosin/resin-free, low<br />

solids no-clean flux which provides the highest activity of any<br />

low-VOC Bellcore compliant flux for defect-free soldering. It is<br />

formulated with a proprietary mixture of organic activators<br />

which deliver excellent wetting and top-side hole fill, even with<br />

OSP coated bare copper boards which have undergone prior<br />

thermal excursions. Several proprietary additives are also<br />

formulated into <strong>EF</strong>-2202 which act to reduce the surface<br />

tension between the solder mask and the solder; thereby,<br />

dramatically reducing the tendency of solderball generation.<br />

<strong>The</strong> formulation of <strong>EF</strong>-2202 is also designed to be more<br />

thermally stable; thereby, reducing the occurrence of solder<br />

bridging.<br />

FEATURES & BEN<strong>EF</strong>ITS<br />

• Bellcore compliant for assemblies requiring this standard.<br />

• Low-VOC to help meet air quality regulations.<br />

• Exceptional wetting for excellent hole-fill even with OSP<br />

coated bare copper boards, with prior reflows.<br />

• <strong>The</strong>rmally stable activators provide low solder bridging.<br />

• Reduces the surface tension between solder mask and solder<br />

to provide low solderball frequency.<br />

• Suitable for selective soldering process.<br />

• Very low level non-tacky residue to reduce interference with<br />

pin testing and good board cosmetics.<br />

APPLICATION GUIDELINES<br />

PREPARATION – In order to maintain consistent soldering<br />

performance and electrical reliability, it is important to begin<br />

the process with circuit boards and components that meet<br />

established requirements for solderability and ionic cleanliness.<br />

It is suggested that assemblers establish specifications on<br />

these items with their suppliers and that suppliers provide<br />

Certificates of Analysis with shipments and/or assemblers<br />

perform incoming inspection. A common specification for the<br />

ionic cleanliness of incoming boards and components is<br />

5mg/in 2 maximum, as measured by an Omegameter with<br />

heated solution.<br />

Care should be taken in handling the circuit boards throughout<br />

the process. Boards should always be held at the edges. <strong>The</strong><br />

use of clean, lint-free gloves is also recommended.<br />

Conveyors, fingers and pallets should be cleaned. Bioact SC-10<br />

Solvent Cleaner has been found to be very useful for these<br />

cleaning applications.<br />

FLUX APPLICATION – <strong>EF</strong>-2202 is formulated to be applied by<br />

spray method. When spray fluxing, the uniformity of the<br />

coating can be visually checked by running a piece of<br />

cardboard over the spray fluxer or by processing a board-sized<br />

piece of tempered glass through the spray and then through<br />

the preheat section.<br />

<strong>The</strong> information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered at no charge. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this<br />

data. Liability is expressly disclaimed for any loss or injury arising out of the use of this information or the use of any materials designated.<br />

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ALPHA <strong>EF</strong>-2202 Low-VOC, No-Clean Flux<br />

OPERATING PARAMETER<br />

Amount of Flux Applied<br />

Top-Side Preheat Temperature<br />

Bottomside Preheat Temperature<br />

Recommended Preheat Profile<br />

Maximum Ramp Rate of Topside Temperature<br />

(to avoid component damage)<br />

Conveyor Angle<br />

Conveyor Speed<br />

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR MACHINE SETTINGS<br />

TYPICAL LEVEL<br />

Contact Time in the <strong>Solder</strong> (includes Chip Wave and Primary Wave)<br />

<strong>Solder</strong> Pot Temperature:<br />

Sn63/Pb37 Alloy<br />

Lead-Free Alloys (99.3Sn/0.7Cu, 96.5/3.5Ag, 95.5Sn/4.0Ag/0.5Cu)<br />

Spray:


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ALPHA <strong>EF</strong>-2202 Low-VOC, No-Clean Flux<br />

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS<br />

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TYPICAL VALUES PARAMETERS/TEST METHOD TYPICAL VALUES<br />

Appearance Clear, Colorless Liquid pH, as is 2.4<br />

Solids Content, wt/wt 3.5 Recommended Thinner DI Water<br />

Specific Gravity @ 25°C (77°C) 1.012±0.003 Shelf Life 18 months<br />

Acid Number (mg KOH/g) 30.0 ± 2.0 VOC Content (ASTM D2369) 1.5%<br />

Flash Point (T.C.C.) NONE IPC J-STD-004 Designation ORL0<br />

CORROSION AND ELECTRICAL TESTING<br />

CORROSION TESTING<br />

TEST REQUIREMENT FOR ORL0 RESULTS<br />

Silver Chromate Paper 1 IPC-TM 650 Test Method 2.3.33 No detection of halide Pass<br />

Copper Mirror Tests 1 (Modified IPC/Bellcore Method) No complete removal of copper Pass<br />

Copper Corrosion Test IPC-TM 650 Test Method 2.6.15 No evidence of corrosion Pass<br />

J-STD-004 SURFACE INSULATION RESISTANCE<br />

TEST CONDITION REQUIREMENTS 3 RESULTS 3<br />

“Comb-Down” Uncleaned 85°C/85% RH, 7 days 1.0 x 10 8 minimum 6.8 x 10 9<br />

“Comb-Up” Uncleaned 85°C/85% RH, 7 days 1.0 x 10 8 minimum 6.2 x 10 9<br />

Control Boards 85°C/85% RH, 7 days 2.0 x 10 8 minimum 1.3 x 10 10<br />

IPC Test Condition (per J-STD-004): -50V, measurement @ 100V/IPC B-24 board (0.4mm lines, 0.5mm spacing).<br />

BELLCORE SURFACE INSULATION RESISTANCE<br />

TEST CONDITION REQUIREMENTS 2 RESULTS 2<br />

“Comb-Down” Uncleaned 35°C/85% RH, 5 days 1.0 x 10 11 minimum 3.0 x 10 11<br />

“Comb-Up” Uncleaned 35°C/85% RH, 5 days 1.0 x 10 11 minimum 2.2 x 10 12<br />

Control Boards 35°C/85% RH, 5 days 2.0 x 10 11 minimum 1.1 x 10 12<br />

Bellcore Test Condition (per GR 78-CORE, Issue 1): 48 Volts, measurement @ 100V/25 mil lines/50 mil spacing.<br />

BELLCORE ELECTROMIGRATION<br />

TEST CONDITION SIR (INITIAL) 2 SIR (FINAL) 2 REQUIREMENT RESULT VISUAL RESULT<br />

“Comb-Up” Uncleaned 3.2 x 10 10 1.1 x 10 11 SIR (Initial)/SIR (Final)


A L P H A<br />

M A T E R I A L S A F E T Y D A T A S H E E T<br />

ALPHA <strong>EF</strong>-2202 FLUX<br />

<strong>The</strong> information contained herein is based on data considered accurate and is offered at no charge. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this<br />

data. Liability is expressly disclaimed for any loss or injury arising out of the use of this information or the use of any materials designated.<br />

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