Column Grid Array (CGA)

Industry-Leading CCGA Attach Process

VPT Components has developed a proven CCGA attach process designed to meet the demanding needs of the High-Reliability RadHard IC Community. Our solution delivers exceptional quality with competitive pricing and rapid turnaround times.

Week Turn Time

100%

Attach Success Rate

10+

Years Flight Heritage

Advanced Technology & Materials

TopLine Solder Columns

Copper-wrapped construction with 80Pb/20Sn core
63Sn/37Pb (eutectic) tin coating
Capable of producing varying diameters & lengths
Proven reliability matching leading manufacturers

Precision Attach Process

Vapor phase reflow using Gal-Den HS240 fluid
EP256 Sn63/Pb37 solder paste
Custom fixtures for 472 CGA packages
Zero failures after thousands of attachments

Quality Assurance

MIL-PRF-38535 certified processes
Rigorous visual inspection per FIN001
Pull testing per MIL-STD-883K Method 2038
Controlled documents for all procedures

Proven Reliability Performance

Extensive testing demonstrates our CCGA attach process meets and exceeds MIL-STD-883 requirements across all temperature cycling conditions.

Pre-Stress Testing

All units pass 575g minimum

Cpk well above 1.33 industry standard

100 Temperature Cycles

Exceeds specification

MIL-STD-883 TM1010 Condition C

600 Temperature Cycles

Maintains strength

Well-controlled process maintained

1600 Temperature Cycles

Above 575g standard

-65°C to 150°C cycling

Pull Test Results Chart - Pull strength vs temperature cycles

Testing Methodology

All pull testing performed using Dage Microtester 22 at 0.25″/min pull rate, in accordance with MIL-STD-883K Method 2038. Testing conducted on Cobham 472 LGA packages with controlled document BLD011.

QML Certification Path

Transitional QML Q Certification

DLA virtual audit process for QML Q
Production lot process monitors with destructive pull testing
100 and 500 total temperature cycles per monitor
6-month qualification period with data submission to DLA
Path to QML V certification including NASA and Aerospace support