Abstract: The heat exchanger is provided with a body, multiple heat transfer tubes (20) which are arranged inside of the body, and multiple support plates (30) which are arranged at intervals along the longitudinal direction of the heat transfer tubes (20) and in which multiple tube insertion through-holes (40) for inserting the multiple heat transfer tubes (20) are formed. Between two support plates (30) adjacent in the longitudinal direction among the plurality of support plates (30), the shapes of the tube insertion through-holes (40) for one heat transfer tube (20) are different.

Abstract: Solder material used in soldering of an Au electrode including Ni plating containing P includes Ag satisfying 0.3?[Ag]?4.0, Bi satisfying 0?[Bi]?1.0, and Cu satisfying 0?[Cu]?1.2, where contents (mass %) of Ag, Bi, Cu and In in the solder material are denoted by [Ag], [Bi], [Cu], and [In], respectively. The solder material includes In in a range of 6.0?[In]?6.8 when [Cu] falls within a range of 0<[Cu]<0.5, In in a range of 5.2+(6?(1.55×[Cu]+4.428))?[In]?6.8 when [Cu] falls within a range of 0.5?[Cu]?1.0, In in a range of 5.2?[In]?6.8 when [Cu] falls within a range of 1.0<[Cu]?1.2. A balance includes only not less than 87 mass % of Sn.

Abstract: Solder material used in soldering of an Au electrode including Ni plating containing P includes Ag satisfying 0.3?[Ag]?4.0, Bi satisfying 0?[Bi]?1.0, and Cu satisfying 0?[Cu]?1.2, where contents (mass %) of Ag, Bi, Cu and In in the solder material are denoted by [Ag], [Bi], [Cu], and [In], respectively. The solder material includes In in a range of 6.0?[In]?6.8 when [Cu] falls within a range of 0<[Cu]<0.5, In in a range of 5.2+(6?(1.55×[Cu]+4.428))?[In]?6.8 when [Cu] falls within a range of 0.5?[Cu]?1.0, In in a range of 5.2?[In]?6.8 when [Cu] falls within a range of 1.0<[Cu]?1.2. A balance includes only not less than 87 mass % of Sn.

Abstract: Fibers containing nano-sized diamond and platinum nanocolloid, and bedding formed thereby.

Abstract: A mounted structure includes an electrode of a substrate, an electrode of a semiconductor element, and a mounted layers for bonding the electrode of the substrate and the electrode of the semiconductor element, and the mounted layers includes: a first intermetallic compound layer containing a CuSn-based intermetallic compound; a Bi layer; a second intermetallic compound layer containing a CuSn-based intermetallic compound; a Cu layer; and a third intermetallic compound layer containing a CuSn-based intermetallic compound, and the above layers are sequentially arranged from the electrode of the substrate toward the electrode of the semiconductor element to configure the mounted layers.

Abstract: A bonding structure body in which a semiconductor element and an electrode are bonded via a solder material, wherein a part that allows bonding has a first intermetallic compound layer that has been formed on the electrode side, a second intermetallic compound layer that has been formed on the semiconductor element side, and a third layer that is constituted by a phase containing Sn and a sticks-like intermetallic compound part, which is sandwiched between the two layers of the first intermetallic compound layer and the second intermetallic compound layer, and the sticks-like intermetallic compound part is interlayer-bonded to both of the first intermetallic compound layer and the second intermetallic compound layer.

Abstract: A bonded structure 106 includes a semiconductor element 102 bonded to a Cu electrode 103 with a bonding material 104 predominantly composed of Bi, wherein the semiconductor element 102 and the Cu electrode 103 are bonded to each other via a laminated body 209a that progressively increases a Young's modulus from the bonding material 104 to a bonded material (the semiconductor element 102 and the Cu electrode 103), achieving stress relaxation against a thermal stress generated in a temperature cycle during the use of a power semiconductor module.

Abstract: A semiconductor device of the present invention includes a supporting board, an electrode surface processing layer formed on the supporting board, a semiconductor element, and a solder material containing a first metal composed mainly of bismuth and a second metal having a higher melting point than the first metal and joining the electrode surface processing layer and the semiconductor element, the first metal containing particles of the second metal inside the first metal. The composition ratio of the second metal is higher than the first metal in a region of the solder material corresponding to the center portion of the semiconductor element, and the composition ratio of the second metal is at least 83.8 atomic percent in the region corresponding to the center portion.

Abstract: A mounted structure includes an electrode of a substrate, an electrode of a semiconductor element, and a mounted layers for bonding the electrode of the substrate and the electrode of the semiconductor element, and the mounted layers includes: a first intermetallic compound layer containing a CuSn-based intermetallic compound; a Bi layer; a second intermetallic compound layer containing a CuSn-based intermetallic compound; a Cu layer; and a third intermetallic compound layer containing a CuSn-based intermetallic compound, and the above layers are sequentially arranged from the electrode of the substrate toward the electrode of the semiconductor element to configure the mounted layers.

Abstract: A solder material includes 1.0-4.0% by weight of Ag, 4.0-6.0% by weight of In, 0.1-1.0% by weight of Bi, 1% by weight or less (excluding 0% by weight) of a sum of one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Cu, Ni, Co, Fe and Sb, and a remainder of Sn. When a copper-containing electrode part of an electronic component is connected to a copper-containing electrode land of a substrate by using this solder material, a part having an excellent stress relaxation property can be formed in the solder-connecting part and a Cu—Sn intermetallic compound can be rapidly grown from the electrode land and the electrode part to form a strong blocking structure.

Abstract: A bonding structure body in which a semiconductor element and an electrode are bonded via a solder material, wherein a part that allows bonding has a first intermetallic compound layer that has been formed on the electrode side, a second intermetallic compound layer that has been formed on the semiconductor element side, and a third layer that is constituted by a phase containing Sn and a sticks-like intermetallic compound part, which is sandwiched between the two layers of the first intermetallic compound layer and the second intermetallic compound layer, and the sticks-like intermetallic compound part is interlayer-bonded to both of the first intermetallic compound layer and the second intermetallic compound layer.

Abstract: A bonding structure according to the present invention includes: a ceramic member including a hole; a terminal embedded in the ceramic member and including an exposed surface exposed to a bottom portion of the hole; a brazed bond layer formed in contact with the exposed surface of the terminal; and a connecting member inserted in the hole, and bonded to the terminal via the brazed bond layer. An inner diameter of the hole is larger than an outer diameter of the connecting member. A clearance is formed between the hole and the connecting member when the connecting member is inserted in the hole. A braze pool space is formed in a surface of the hole and has a substantially semicircular shape in a cross-sectional plane. The braze pool space is partially filled with a braze material.

Abstract: A joint structure joins an electronic element 12 included in an electronic component to an electrode 14 included in that electronic component. The joint structure includes a solder layer, which contains 0.2 to 6% by weight of copper, 0.02 to 0.2% by weight of germanium and 93.8 to 99.78% by weight of bismuth, a nickel layer provided between the solder layer and the electrode, and a barrier layer provided between the nickel layer and the solder layer. Here, the barrier layer is formed so as to have an average thickness of from 0.5 to 4.5 ?m after the electronic element and the electrode are joined by the solder layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bonding structure, including: a ceramic member including a hole; a terminal embedded in the ceramic member, an exposed surface exposed to a bottom portion of the hole, and made of a refractory metal having a thermal expansion coefficient substantially equal to a thermal expansion coefficient of the ceramic member; a brazed bond layer including a first tantalum layer in contact with the exposed surface of the terminal, a gold layer formed on the first tantalum layer, and a second tantalum layer formed on the gold layer; and a connecting member inserted in the hole, bonded to the terminal via the brazed bond layer, and made of a refractory metal having a thermal expansion coefficient substantially equal to the thermal expansion coefficient of the ceramic member.

Abstract: Male terminals are respectively provided in terminal attachment portions formed on a flange unit. Female terminals and grommets are provided for a harness. A seal lip portion to be fitted into each of the terminal attachment portions is formed on each of the grommets. In the cylindrical terminal attachment portions the male terminals are individually accommodated while being electrically insulated from each other. The terminal attachment portions are arranged alternately in two rows so that a line segment obtained by connecting the respective centers of openings of the terminal attachment portions is a polygonal line. The openings are arranged to form the Olympic symbol. At a fore-end of each of the terminal attachment portions, slits are provided. Owing to the slits, the opening is likely to be enlarged when the rubber grommet is inserted therethrough. As a result, the placement of the rubber grommet is facilitated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor component having a joint structure including a semiconductor device, an electrode disposed opposite the semiconductor device, and a joining material which contains Bi as main component and connects the semiconductor device to the electrode. Since the joining material contains a carbon compound, joint failure due to the difference in linear expansion coefficient between the semiconductor device and the electrode can be reduced compared with conventional materials. The joining material which contains Bi as main component enables provision of a joint structure in which a semiconductor device and an electrode are joined by a joint more reliable than a conventional joint.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a bonded structure, in which a semiconductor device is bonded to an electrode by a bonding portion, the method including: first mounting a solder ball, in which a surface of a Bi ball is coated with Ni plating, on the electrode that is heated to a temperature equal to or more than a melting point of Bi; second pressing the solder ball against the heated electrode, cracking the Ni plating, spreading molten Bi on a surface of the heated electrode, and forming a bonding material containing Bi-based intermetallic compound of Bi and Ni; and third mounting the semiconductor device on the bonding material.

Abstract: A semiconductor component of the present invention includes a semiconductor element and a joining layer formed on one surface of the semiconductor element and consisting of a joining material containing Bi as an essential ingredient, and projecting sections are formed on a surface of the joining layer on a side opposite to a surface in contact with the semiconductor element. By joining the semiconductor component to an electrode arranged so as to face the joining layer, the generation of a void can be suppressed.

Abstract: A bonding structure including: a ceramic member made of aluminum nitride and including a hole; a terminal embedded in the ceramic member, exposed to a bottom surface of the hole, and made of molybdenum; a brazed bond layer consisting of gold (Au) only; and a connecting member inserted in the hole, bonded to the terminal via the brazed bond layer, and made of molybdenum.

Abstract: A semiconductor device of the present invention includes a supporting board, an electrode surface processing layer formed on the supporting board, a semiconductor element, and a solder material containing a first metal composed mainly of bismuth and a second metal having a higher melting point than the first metal and joining the electrode surface processing layer and the semiconductor element, the first metal containing particles of the second metal inside the first metal. The composition ratio of the second metal is higher than the first metal in a region of the solder material corresponding to the center portion of the semiconductor element, and the composition ratio of the second metal is at least 83.8 atomic percent in the region corresponding to the center portion.