As discussed yesterday, alpha emission can disrupt sensitive electronic components. One source for alpha emission is the solder that is used to form interconnections between the substrate and chip. There are ways to decrease the alpha emission, as stated in a white paper by Indium’s very own Dr. Lee.
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