iMAPS New England Chapter

46th Symposium & Expo
Tuesday May 7th, 2019
Boxboro Regency Hotel, Boxborough, MA



Symposium Technical Program Chairs Lee R. Levine and Dave Saums

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President's Welcome Letter

Welcome to IMAPS New England 46th Annual Symposium and Expo - Dmitry Marchenko, New England IMAPS Chapter President

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Technical Chair's Welcome Letter

Welcome Letter - Lee Levine and Dave Saums, Technical Program Chairmen

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Symposium Program

Booklet - Abstracts, Vendors, and pictures

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Keynote Speaker

Gerald (Jerry) Charlwood
Director, Lightwave Antenna Business Unit - MACOM

General applications of AESA Radar Technology

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Session A:

Advanced Packaging

Session Chairs:
Frank Muscolino, Advanced Assembly Tech
Richard Hollman , ASM Pacific Technology

Thermodynamic Stability MAPS: A Powerful Engineering Design Tool
Abstract
Robert Lacombe, Materials Science and Technology Conferences, LLC, Hopewell Junction, NY


Void-Free Copper Pillar Hybrid Bonding using a Polymer Adhesive and Chemical Mechanical Polishing
Abstract Presentation
Hua Dong, DowDuPont Specialty Products (DuPont) Division, Marlborough, MA 01752


Adhesion Considerations in Designing Dielectric Materials for Advanced Packaging Applications
Abstract Presentation
Michaela Connell, Stephanie Dilocker, Ognian Dimov, Sanjay Malik - Fujifilm Electronic Materials, Inc, North Kingstown, RI


Volume Production Testing of Silicon Photonics Modules Case Study: Wafer Sort Test Coverage versus Through-Put
Abstract
John Ritchie, Straits Hi-Rel Pte. Ltd. Singapore


An Electrical Fan-Out Wafer Level Packaging Test Vehicle and Update on the Advanced System
Abstract
John Allgair PhD, Amit Kumar, and Ankineedu Velaga – BRIDG, NeoCity, FL 34741


Session B:

Printed Electronics

Session Chairs:
Mary Herndon , Raytheon IDC
Jim King, King Technologies


Curing Printed Conductive Layers on Low-Temperature Substrates with Intense Pulsed Light
Abstract
Guinevere Strack, Andrew Luce, Craig Armiento, and Alkim Akyurtlu - Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Printed Electronics Research Collaborative, UMass Lowell, Lowell, MA


Testing Methodology and Analysis of Fusing Current of Printed Conductive Inks on Dielectric Substrates
Abstract
Elicia Harper, Emily K. Engel, Susan C. Trulli, and Kara P. Upton - Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Andover, MA 01810


Barium Strontium Titanate Nanocomposite Dielectric Inks for Flexible RF and Microwave Electronics Applications
Abstract
Oshadha Ranasignha, Mahdi Haghzadeh, Craig Armiento, and Alkim Akyurtlu - Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Printed Electronics Research Collaborative, Raytheon – UMass Lowell, Lowell, MA


Printed Phase Shifters for Antenna Arrays
Abstract
Shoket Ganjeheizadeh Rohani, Mahdi Haghzadeh, Craig Armiento, and Alkim Akyurtlu, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Printed Electronics Research Collaborative, Raytheon – UMass Lowell, Lowell, M


Novel Techniques for Additive Manufacturing of Functional Materials
Abstract Presentation
L. Parameswaran 1, R. Mathews, L.M. Racz, Duncan, M. Plaut, T. Fedynyshyn - MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, MA 02421; Y. Kornbluth, L.F. Velásquez-García, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA; B. S. Uzel, R. Weeks, and J.A. Lewis - Harvard, Cambridge, MA


Session C:

RF & Microwave - 5G Innovations and Microwave Emerging Technologies I

Session Chairs:
Tom Terlizzi , GM Systems LLC
Chandra Gupta , Communications & Power Industries, LLC


100nm GaN on Si Technology for 5G Applications
Abstract Presentation
Charles Edoua, OMMIC, Limeil-Brévannes Cedex France


A Reconfigurable S/X-Band 25W GaN Power Amplifier MMIC
Abstract Presentation
Charles F. Campbell, Kevin W. Kobayashi and Cathy C. Lee, Qorvo Infrastructure and Defense Products, Richardson, TX


GaN-on-Silicon for 5G Radios
Abstract Presentation
Timothy Boles ,Distinguished Fellow of Technology, MACOM Technology Solutions


Advancement in TPG Graphite Based Technology for Chip?level Thermal Management
Abstract Presentation
Wei Fan, Liu Xiang, Brian Kozak, Kristi Scherler and Greg Shaffer Momentive Performance Materials, Inc., Strongsville, OH; Garry Wexler  Henkel Corporation, Prescott, WI


Think Outside The Cylinder
Abstract Presentation
Richard Howell, Cornell Dubilier/ TTI, Inc. Boston, MA


Session D:

Interconnects

Session Chairs:
Lee Levine , Process Solutions Consulting
William Boyce, Engineering Manager, SMART Microsystems, Elyria, Ohio


The Use of Designed Experiments in Process Development
Abstract Presentation
Lee Levine, Process Solutions Consulting, Inc., New Tripoli, PA 18066


Zero Outgassing and Flux Residue Compatible Underfill
Abstract Presentation
John Yin, Mary Liu and Wusheng Yin, Ph.D , Yincae Advanced Materials, , LLC, Albany, NY 12205


Introduction of Die Attach Hybrid Silver Adhesive Technology
Abstract Presentation
Yumi Shimada , Tanaka, Kikinzoku Kogyo, Japan


Critical Review of MIL-STD-883 Wirebond Visual Inspection Criteria
Abstract Presentation
Tom Green TJ Green LLC, Bethlehem PA 18017


Alternative Cu Wires for High Reliability Applications
Abstract Presentation
William (Bud) Crockett Tanaka, Japan


Session E:

Poster Presentations

Session Chairs:
Dipak Sengupta
Michael Johnson, MACOM
Dave Saums, DS&A LLC


Challenges in Soldering an Air Cavity Package Using Tin Bismuth
Abstract Presentation
Michael Johnson MACOM Technology Solutions


Advanced Thermal Solutions for Laminate Substrate Designs
Abstract Presentation
Abi Reyes, Abimael Reyes, Jess Aldrich, Eric Eilenburg, Helen Leung, Paul Hogan, MACOM Technology Solutions


Evaluation of the thermal properties of a Light Emitting Diode(LED) Package manufactured using Po-Kw Packaging technology
Abstract Presentation
Anisha Walwaikar, Krishnaswami Srihari, Daryl Santos (BINGHAMTON U),Christopher Kapusta, Liang Yin, Kaustubh Nagarkar (GE)


Transient Liquid Phase Bonding Technology of Bi-Ni System for High-Temperature Electronics
Abstract Presentation
Hamid Fallahdoost and Junghyun Cho, State University of New York at Binghamton


Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Adhesion of Various Conformal Coatings Used in Electronic Packaging
Abstract Presentation
Preeth Sivakumar and Junghyun Cho, State University of New York at Binghamton


The effect of solder paste volume on surface mount assembly self-alignment
Abstract Presentation
K. Pan, J. H. Ha, H.Y. Wang, S.B. Park, I. Parviziomran, State University of New York at Binghamton, D.H. Won, Koh Young Technology Inc., S.Korea


A Study Of Substrate Models And Its Effect On Package Warpage Prediction
Abstract Presentation
Van-Lai Pham, Huayan Wang, Jiefeng Xu, Charandeep Singh, Jing Wang, S.B. Park, State University of New York at Binghamton


Time 0 Void Evolution And Effect On Electromigration 
Abstract
Jiefeng Xu, Huayan Wang, VanLai Pham, Stephen R. Cain, S.B. Park, State University of New York at Binghamton, Scott McCann, Gamal Refai-Ahmed, Xilinx Inc.


Characterization of Silicon Die Filleting Process through dispensing
Abstract Presentation
Ludovico Cestarollo, Mohammed Alhendi, Darshana Weerawarne and Mark Poliks, State University of New York at Binghamton


Process and Reliability Investigation of SnBi Assembly for BGA Components
Abstract Presentation
Chongyang Cai, Jiefeng Xu, Huayan Wang, S.B. Park, State University of New York at Binghamton


Product Level Design Optimization for 2.5D Package Shock Impact Reliability
Abstract Presentation
Huayan Wang, Jing Wang, Jiefeng Xu, Vanlai Pham, S.B. Park, State University of New York at Binghamton, Hohyung Lee, Gamal Refai-Ahmed, Xilinx Inc., San Jose, CA


Testing and evaluating flexural strength of stacked die configurations
Abstract Presentation
Ankita Korad, Daryl Santos, Krishnaswami Srihari, State University of New York at Binghamton, Salvatore Napoli, Analog Devices


A high spatial resolution measure of trap states and charge motion in non-traditional semiconductors
Abstract Presentation
Jason P. Moscatello, Christina L. McGahan, and Katherine E. Aidala, Mount Holyoke College


Liquid Metal Innovations for High-Performance TIMs
Abstract Presentation
Timothy Jensen, Indium Corporation


Advances in Thermal Management
Abstract Presentation
Brian Bruce, Epoxy Technology Inc.


Design of a Thermal Interface Material Cycling Reliability Test Program for Semiconductor Test
Abstract Presentation
David Saums, DS&A LLC, Tim Jenson, Ron Hunadi, Indium Corp., Mohamad Abo Ras, Berliner Nanotest and Design GmBH


FTIR Based Identification Method of Underfill Materials and Matching System
Abstract Presentation
Junbo Yang, and Seungbae Park, State University of New York at Binghamton


The Effect of Solder Paste Volume on Chip Resistor Solder Joint Fatigue Life
Abstract Presentation
Huayan Wang, Ke Pan, Jonghwan Ha, Changyang Cai, Jiefeng Xu, and Seungbae Park, State University of New York at Binghamton


Session F:

Novel Packaging Applications

Session Chairs:
Jim Ohneck , LTS
Rick Elbert, , Cicor


Medical Imaging Applications - the Underlining Technology
Abstract
Dan Negrea, Senior VP New Technologies, AEMtec GmbH


Fully Organic Packaging for Applications with Liquid Exposure
Abstract
Susan Bagen, Micro Systems Technologies, Inc., Lake Oswego, NY, Eckardt Bihler, Marc Hauer - MST Dyconex AG, Bassersdorf, Switzerland


Advancements in Microelectronic Packaging for Medical Implants
Abstract Presentation
Carolyn Bjune, Draper Laboratory, Cambridge, MA 02139


Think Like an Innovator, Act Like an Entrepeneur
Abstract
Angelique Johnson, MEMStim LLC, Louisville, KY


Fabrication and Packaging of a MEMS Based Energy Harvester
Abstract
Yuechen Yang, Ujwal Radhakrishna, Dennis Ward, Anantha P. Chandrakasan, Jeffrey H. Lang - MIT, Cambridge, MA


Session G:

Photonics & Optoelectronics Packaging

Session Chairs:
Yi Qian , MRSI Systems
Jin Li , Cambridge Technology


The Evolving Face of Integrated Photonics: New Packaging Strategies
Abstract
Juejun Hu, Shaoliang Yu, Haijie Zuo, Jerome Michon, Derek Kita, Sarah Geiger,Qingyang Du, and Tian Gu, MIT


Quantum Dots in Long Wavelength Applications
Abstract
Xifeng Qian and Elif Demirbus, UMass Lowell


Full-field Digital Holographic Vibrometry for Characterization of Optoelectronic Packaging and MEMS
Abstract
Cosme Furlong, Payam Razavi, Morteza Khaleghi, and Ivo Dobrev, Center for Holographic Studies and Laser micro-mechaTronics (CHSLT), Mechanical Engineering Department, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA


Industrial Automation Sensors and Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT)
Abstract
Yongyao Cai, Rockwell Automation


High-Speed, High-Precision and High-Flexibility, Automated Die-Bonder for High-Power Laser Diode (HPLD) Packaging
Abstract
Rajiv Pandey, Jason Liu, and Julius Ortega, MRSI Mycronic


Session H:

RF & Microwave - 5G Innovations and Microwave Emerging Technologies II

Session Chairs:
Stephen Bart ,
Rick Morrison , Draper


Design Guidelines for Epoxy Preforms
Abstract Presentation
Scott MacKenzie, President, Bonding Source, Manchester NH


Thermoplastic Polyimide (TPI) Adhesive Technology For RF Circuits
Abstract Presentation
Jim Fraivillig CEO and Founder, Fraivillig Technologies, Boston, MA


Elevated Temperature Impact on Performance of LTCC Dielectrics
Abstract Presentation
Anton Polotai, Jim Henry, David Thoss, Yi Yang, and Sanjay Chitale, Ferro Corporation, Independence, OH


Reliable Sealing of Metal Packages
Abstract Presentation
Tom Salzer, Hermetric, Inc., Bedford, MA 01730


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