Thermal Shock

Stress Event

Rapid temperature transitions subject a component to sudden and extreme changes in environmental conditions that test the structural integrity of bonds and seals. Thermal shock occurs when a device is moved between extreme hot and cold environments in a matter of seconds. This test is designed to accelerate the failure of weak solder joints or cracked packages.

It is more severe than a standard temperature cycle because the rapid change prevents the material from reaching a uniform temperature.

Expansion Differential

High rates of temperature change cause the outer layers of a component to expand or contract while the inner core remains at the old temperature. This internal conflict is what makes thermal shock such an effective screening tool for manufacturing defects. The resulting stress can delaminate thin films or snap wire bonds.

Chamber Cycling

Testing is performed in a dual-zone chamber that uses an elevator to move the samples between two pre-set temperatures. A typical thermal shock profile might involve moving from minus fifty-five to one hundred and twenty-five degrees Celsius. The duration of the transfer is usually less than ten seconds.

Fatigue Failure

Repeated exposure to these conditions leads to the growth of microscopic cracks. Even if a device passes a single thermal shock, the cumulative damage can lead to a failure later in the field. This is why reliability standards require a minimum number of successful cycles before a design is certified.

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