The Si/Ti/Cu/electroless nickel/solder bump was produced incorporating wave
soldering without flux. The most suitable wave soldering condition for dep
ositing solder is presented. The material interactions occurring during wav
e soldering, afterwards reflow and extended heat treatment were found to pr
oduce Ni3Sn2, Ni3Sn4, and Ni4Sn compounds between solder and electroless ni
ckel deposit. The thickness of electroless nickel deposit required for bein
g the barrier layer of the solder bump was investigated by reflow process.