Altera Corporation 1 PCN0902 Product Change Notification, Altera flip-chip packages will have a new assembly factory and new component materials
This document serves as a Process Change Notification (PCN) regarding updates to the manufacturing process for Altera flip-chip packages. It confirms that Amkor Technology Taiwan has been qualified as an additional assembly site alongside existing sites, and outlines specific changes to construction materials including the transition from high lead to eutectic bump composition and from two-piece to single-piece lids.
| Assembly Site Change | Amkor Technology Taiwan (AHT) added as primary assembly site for indicated products |
|---|---|
| Bump Composition Change | Conversion from high lead (Pb) to eutectic bump composition |
| Reflow Temperature Support | 260° C reflow temperatures required by JEDEC to support Pb-free manufacturing |
| Implementation Start Date | July 2009 |
No, this change does not affect the fit or function of the devices.
There is no change in the current moisture sensitivity rating levels per JEDEC J-STD-020D.
Customers may look for a date-code marking of 0925 or later on the top of the package.