Influence of Carbon Nanoparticles Additives on Nanosilver Joints in LTJT Technology
Abstract 90% of High Temperature Electronic devices operate in temperatures in range from 150 to 300ºC and for such temperature needs, technologies typical for the military range might be adapted. To make it possible, new joining techniques are developed, one of which is use of pastes with silver nanoparticles sintered with Low Temperature Joining Technique. Silver sintered joints have three times higher thermal conductivity and five times lower electrical resistivity than typical solders, while being able to operate in temperatures reaching 350ºC. In current paper, the authors show the impact of additions of carbon nanoparticles on joints prepared in LTJT technology. The authors prove, that an addition of few percent of graphene nanoplatelets or carbon nanotubes improves joints mechanical, thermal and electrical properties, while ensuring proper rheology of pastes.