A method for soldering and cleaning a small gap thermoelectric refrigerator

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of small interval thermoelectric refrigerator welding cleaning method, comprising the following steps: S1: water washing tin paste selection and the pretreatment of device to be welded;S2: accurate printing and nitrogen protection sectional reflow soldering;S3: multistage gradient pure water cleaning plus targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling cleaning;S4: vacuum gradient drying plus dust-free air cooling cooling.By special water washing tin paste selection, sectional reflow soldering optimization, multistage gradient pure water cleaning + targeted ultrasonic coupling, vacuum gradient drying and other technical means, completely solve the small interval gap cleaning problem, realize VOCs emission-free, zero chemical corrosion, reduce production cost, improve the target of device yield and service life, meet the novelty, creativity and practicality requirements of patent examination.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of thermoelectric cooler technology, specifically to a welding and cleaning method for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers, particularly for miniaturized, high-precision thermoelectric coolers with a pitch of ≤0.3mm. It employs an environmentally friendly, low-cost cleaning process that uses water-washed solder paste instead of rosin-based solder paste and pure water cleaning instead of organic solvent cleaning. Background Technology

[0002] Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) are widely used in fields such as miniature optical devices, portable medical devices, and microchip temperature control due to their advantages of small size, no mechanical movement, and fast cooling response. With the development of device miniaturization and high integration, small-pitch thermoelectric coolers (thermoelectric arm spacing ≤ 0.3mm, such as...) are becoming increasingly important. Figure 1 As shown in the figure, it has become the mainstream, and its welding and cleaning processes directly determine the electrical and thermal conductivity, insulation and service life of the device.

[0003] Currently, in the manufacturing of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers, the soldering process generally uses rosin-based solder paste for reflow soldering. Post-soldering cleaning often relies on organic solvents such as acetone and isopropanol or special acid / alkaline chemical cleaning agents. When this traditional process is applied to small-pitch devices, it has the following insurmountable technical defects: 1. Poor cleaning thoroughness of small-pitch gaps: The thermoelectric arms of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers are densely arranged, with narrow and deep gaps. Rosin flux residue is highly adhesive and has poor solubility, making it difficult for organic solvents or chemical cleaning agents to completely penetrate the narrow gaps, easily resulting in flux residue and solder ball residue (such as...). Figure 2 As shown, long-term residue can corrode solder joints and thermocouples, increase contact resistance, reduce cooling efficiency, and even cause device short-circuit failure.

[0004] 2. Significant environmental and safety hazards: Organic solvents and chemical cleaning agents are volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The volatile gases pollute the production workshop environment and endanger the health of operators. Moreover, the waste liquid contains rosin, heavy metals and chemical additives, which are hazardous wastes. The treatment process is complicated and costly, which does not comply with green production and environmental protection policies. At the same time, organic solvents are flammable and explosive, which increases the difficulty of production safety management.

[0005] 3. Devices are susceptible to corrosion damage: Chemical cleaning agents often contain acidic or alkaline components, which can easily corrode the bismuth-tellurium-based thermoelectric materials, ceramic substrates, and metal electrodes of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers, damaging the passivation layer on the device surface, resulting in decreased insulation performance and reduced thermoelectric conversion efficiency. Since small-pitch devices have a precise structure, corrosion damage cannot be repaired, leading to a significant reduction in yield.

[0006] 4. High production costs and low efficiency: Rosin-based solder paste is much more expensive than water-washed solder paste. The procurement costs of special cleaning agents and organic solvents are high, and waste gas recovery and waste liquid treatment equipment are required, resulting in high equipment investment and operation and maintenance costs. Traditional cleaning requires manual soaking, brushing, and multiple rinsing, which is a complicated process. It has high requirements for the precision operation of small-pitch devices, resulting in low production efficiency and difficulty in adapting to large-scale automated production.

[0007] 5. Difficulty in controlling water stains and residues: There are currently a few attempts at pure water cleaning, but the cleaning and drying process has not been optimized for small-pitch devices. Pure water seeps into narrow gaps and is difficult to drain quickly. Incomplete drying can easily lead to water stains and residues, which also affect the insulation performance of the devices. In addition, improper control of the power of ordinary ultrasonic cleaning can easily cause displacement or breakage of the small-pitch thermoelectric arm.

[0008] In summary, existing cleaning processes using rosin-based solder paste, solvents, and other chemical cleaning agents cannot meet the high precision, high reliability, environmental protection, and low cost requirements of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers. Developing a cleaning process that is suitable for small-pitch structures, free of organic solvents, thoroughly cleans, protects devices, and is cost-effective is a technical challenge that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The purpose of this invention is to address the problems of incomplete cleaning, poor environmental performance, easy corrosion of components, high cost, and low efficiency of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers in existing technologies. This invention provides a welding and cleaning method for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers, employing techniques such as specialized water-washing solder paste selection, segmented reflow soldering optimization, multi-stage gradient pure water cleaning + targeted ultrasonic coupling, and vacuum gradient drying. This method thoroughly solves the problem of cleaning residues in small-pitch gaps, achieving the goals of zero VOC emissions, zero chemical corrosion, reduced production costs, and increased device yield and lifespan, thus meeting the novelty, inventiveness, and utility requirements of patent examination.

[0010] The technical solution adopted by this invention to achieve its objective is: a welding and cleaning method for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Selection of water-washing solder paste and pretreatment of components to be soldered: Select lead-free low-temperature water-soluble water-washing solder paste, and perform dust blowing, pure water spray rinsing and constant temperature pre-drying on the components to be soldered of the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler to control the surface moisture content of the components to be soldered of the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler to ≤0.08%; Step 2: Precision printing and nitrogen-protected segmented reflow soldering: Water-washed solder paste is precisely printed using an ultra-thin stencil, and soldering is completed through nitrogen-protected segmented reflow soldering; Step 3: Multi-stage gradient pure water cleaning plus targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling cleaning: The welded small-pitch thermoelectric cooler is cleaned with multi-stage gradient pure water, combined with targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling, to deeply remove residues in the small-pitch gaps. Step 4: Vacuum gradient drying and dust-free air cooling: Vacuum gradient drying is used to thoroughly remove moisture from the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler, followed by dust-free air cooling to complete the cleaning.

[0011] This small-pitch thermoelectric cooler soldering and cleaning method, designed for thermoelectric coolers with a pitch of ≤0.3mm, replaces traditional rosin-based solder paste with lead-free, low-temperature water-soluble solder paste and replaces organic solvents or chemical cleaning agents with ultrapure water cleaning. Through a complete process including thermoelectric cooler pretreatment, nitrogen-protected segmented reflow soldering, multi-stage gradient pure water coupled targeted low-frequency ultrasonic cleaning, and vacuum gradient drying, it solves the technical challenges of difficult cleaning of small-pitch gaps, easy corrosion of components, poor environmental performance, and high costs. This method achieves high cleaning cleanliness, no VOC emissions, no component damage, significantly reduces production costs, is suitable for automated large-scale production, and significantly improves the yield and service life of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers, meeting environmental protection and precision electronic manufacturing requirements.

[0012] Preferably, the lead-free low-temperature water-soluble solder paste described in step 1 is uniformly mixed with solder alloy powder and water-soluble flux in a weight ratio of 88:12 to 92:8. The solder alloy powder is Sn42Bi58 lead-free low-temperature solder alloy, and the water-soluble flux is a pure water-soluble organic acid activation system. The flux formula does not contain rosin, halogens, or organic solvents. The melting point of the lead-free low-temperature water-soluble solder paste is 138°C.

[0013] Preferably, the pre-drying in step 1 includes the following steps: S11: Fix the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler components to be welded onto a special anti-static fixture, and use high-pressure dust-free compressed air with a pressure of 0.1 to 0.15 MPa to blow away dust from the surface of the components and the gaps between the small pitches. S12: Rinse with low-pressure pure water at 30-35℃ to remove surface oil and oxidized impurities; S13: Then place it in a constant temperature oven at 40-45℃ for pre-drying for 10-12 minutes, and control the surface moisture content of the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler components to be welded to be ≤0.08%.

[0014] Step 1 is the first to apply lead-free, low-temperature, water-soluble solder paste for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers. Combined with the pretreatment of the components to be soldered, it completely eliminates rosin and organic solvent-based flux, solving the problem of difficult-to-clean rosin residue in small-pitch gaps from the source. It achieves a complete replacement of the cleaning medium from organic solvents to pure water, with no VOC emissions and meets environmental protection standards.

[0015] As a preferred option, in step 2, precise printing is performed by using a laser-etched ultra-thin steel mesh with a thickness of 0.12 to 0.18 mm to precisely print the water-washed solder paste onto the soldering points of the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler components to be soldered. The printing pressure is controlled at 0.2 to 0.3 MPa, and the reflow soldering process is initiated within 25 to 35 minutes after printing.

[0016] As a preferred option, in step 2, the segmented reflow soldering uses a nitrogen-protected reflow oven with segmented temperature control zones. The reflow oven is filled with high-purity nitrogen throughout the soldering process, and the oxygen content inside the oven is ≤300ppm. The segmented temperature control zones include at least two zones: a soldering zone and a cooling zone.

[0017] Preferably, the segmented temperature control range includes: Preheating range: temperature 85~95℃, heating rate 1~1.5℃ / s, holding time 70~80s, slowly remove moisture from solder paste and activate water-soluble flux; Constant temperature range: 135~145℃, holding time 45~55s, to completely remove the oxide layer on the welding surface; Soldering zone: peak temperature 225~235℃, holding time 20~25s, to ensure complete melting and soldering of solder paste; Cooling zone: Forced air cooling, cooling rate 3-3.5℃ / s, rapidly cooling to room temperature, fixing the shape of the solder joint; Preferably, the multi-stage gradient pure water cleaning process in step 3 uses ultrapure water with a resistivity ≥18.2 MΩ・cm throughout, specifically including: First-stage warm water immersion ultrasonic cleaning: water temperature 50-55℃, immersion time 3-4 minutes, frequency 15-20kHz, power 8-10W / cm 2 Targeted low-frequency ultrasound, with precise alignment between the ultrasound probe and the gap of small-pitch devices, allows ultrapure water to completely penetrate the narrow gap, removing water-soluble flux residue and tiny solder beads. Secondary medium-temperature water spray cleaning: water temperature 35~40℃, spray pressure 0.15~0.2MPa, using fan-shaped atomizing spray head, spray time 2~3min, to thoroughly rinse the surface of the device and the residual dirt in the gaps and outlets; Three-stage room temperature pure water overflow rinsing: room temperature ultrapure water, overflow flow rate 1-2L / min, rinsing time 1-2min, to further remove trace amounts of water-soluble residues.

[0018] Targeting the structural characteristics of small-pitch (≤0.3mm) devices, a targeted low-frequency ultrasonic + multi-level gradient pure water cleaning process was designed. The low-frequency ultrasonic avoids damage to the micro thermoelectric arm, while the gradient water temperature and spray pressure ensure that pure water penetrates into narrow gaps, solving the industry pain point of incomplete cleaning by traditional processes.

[0019] Preferably, in step 4, vacuum gradient drying involves transferring the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler into a vacuum drying oven to thoroughly remove residual moisture from the small-pitch gaps.

[0020] Preferably, the vacuum gradient drying includes: Low vacuum pre-drying: vacuum degree -0.08~-0.085MPa, temperature 50~55℃, drying time 12~15min, to remove free moisture from the surface of the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler and initially extract surface moisture from the gaps; High vacuum deep drying: vacuum degree -0.095~-0.098MPa, temperature 60~65℃, drying time 15-18min, quickly extracting residual moisture deep in the gaps of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers; Dust-free air cooling: After drying, the vacuum is broken and clean air is introduced to quickly cool down to room temperature, and the device is then removed.

[0021] The vacuum gradient drying process addresses the challenge of removing moisture from small gaps by using staged vacuum drying to thoroughly remove deep moisture, eliminate water stains, and ensure the insulation performance of the device.

[0022] Preferably, the water used for multi-stage cleaning in step 3 is recycled after being filtered through a 0.1μm precision filter; the thermoelectric arm spacing of the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler is ≤0.3mm.

[0023] The small-pitch thermoelectric cooler welding and cleaning method of the present invention has the following advantages over the prior art: 1. Significantly improved cleaning thoroughness: Targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling multi-stage pure water cleaning can completely remove water-soluble residues and solder beads in gaps with a spacing of ≤0.3mm, achieving a cleaning cleanliness of over 99.8%, with no residue or water stains, stable device contact resistance, and avoiding short circuits and corrosion failures.

[0024] 2. Environmentally friendly and safe, with strong compliance: No organic solvents or chemical cleaning agents are used throughout the process, there are no VOCs emissions, no hazardous waste liquids are generated, and pure water can be recycled and filtered for reuse. It meets the requirements of green production and environmental protection policies, eliminates flammable and explosive safety hazards, and improves the production and operation environment.

[0025] 3. Excellent device protection effect: Low temperature welding + pure water gentle cleaning + gradient vacuum drying, no chemical corrosion, no high temperature damage, no ultrasonic impact deformation, the yield of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers is increased by more than 20%, the insulation resistance is increased by more than 35%, and the service life is extended by more than 25%.

[0026] 4. Low cost and high efficiency, suitable for large-scale production: Material costs and equipment maintenance costs are significantly reduced. The cleaning process is highly automated, requiring no manual fine operation. The process cycle is shortened by 35%, making it suitable for large-scale industrial production of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers.

[0027] 5. High versatility: It is suitable for miniature thermoelectric coolers of different specifications and with a spacing of ≤0.3mm. The process parameters can be slightly adjusted to adapt to different models of devices, and it has a wide range of applications. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an existing small-pitch thermoelectric cooler.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of flux residue and solder ball residue in existing small-pitch thermoelectric coolers.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the welding and cleaning method for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers in this invention.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a small-pitch thermoelectric cooler in this invention. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Steps and methods not specifically described in the present invention are all existing methods.

[0033] Example 1:

[0034] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 The illustrated embodiment provides a welding and cleaning method for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers, specifically for micro-precision thermoelectric coolers with a thermoelectric arm spacing ≤ 0.3 mm. The cleaning method includes the following steps: Step 1: Selection of dedicated water-washable solder paste and pretreatment of components to be soldered: Water-washable solder paste selection: Lead-free low-temperature water-soluble water-washable solder paste is selected to replace the traditional rosin-based solder paste. This lead-free low-temperature water-soluble water-washable solder paste uses Sn42Bi58 lead-free alloy as the solder base and the flux is a pure water-soluble organic acid activation system. It does not contain rosin, halogens, or organic solvents. The residue after soldering is water-soluble inorganic salts and organic acid salts, which can be completely dissolved in room temperature to warm water. It has a melting point of 138℃ and is suitable for the low-temperature soldering requirements of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers, avoiding high-temperature damage to the devices.

[0035] Furthermore, the lead-free low-temperature water-soluble water-washable solder paste is uniformly mixed with solder alloy powder and water-soluble flux in a weight ratio of 88:12 to 92:8. The solder alloy powder is Sn42Bi58 lead-free low-temperature solder alloy, and the water-soluble flux is a pure water-soluble organic acid activation system. The melting point of the lead-free low-temperature water-soluble water-washable solder paste is 138°C.

[0036] In this embodiment, the lead-free low-temperature water-soluble solder paste is a uniform mixture of tin powder and flux in a weight ratio of 90:10. The Sn42Bi58 lead-free low-temperature solder alloy material is selected from existing materials; for example, the Sn42Bi58 lead-free low-temperature solder alloy material has an alloy component mass ratio of 42% tin and 58% bismuth, and an alloy melting point of 138°C, with no specific limitations. The components of the water-soluble flux are formulated as needed and are not limited by existing technology. For example, the water-soluble flux may consist of the following components by weight: 10-20 parts organic acid activator, 3-8 parts water-soluble thixotropic agent, 65-80 parts water-soluble humectant, and 1-3 parts corrosion inhibitor.

[0037] Pre-treatment of small-pitch thermoelectric cooler components (hereinafter referred to as components): Fix the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler components (ceramic substrate, thermoelectric material) to the existing special anti-static fixture, use high-pressure dust-free compressed air (pressure 0.1~0.15MPa) to blow away dust on the surface of the components and in the small-pitch gaps, and then rinse with 30~35℃ pure water low-pressure spray (pressure 0.1MPa) to remove surface oil and oxidation impurities. Then place them in a constant temperature oven at 40~45℃ for pre-drying for 10~12min, controlling the surface moisture content of the components to ≤0.08% to prevent solder splatter and solder balls from forming.

[0038] Step 2: Precision Printing and Nitrogen-Shielded Segmented Reflow Soldering Precise solder paste printing: Using laser-etched ultra-thin stencils (0.12-0.18mm thick), with the mesh openings aligned with the soldering points, water-washed solder paste is precisely printed onto the soldering points of the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler components to be soldered. The printing pressure is controlled at 0.2-0.3MPa to ensure that the solder paste fills the solder joints evenly, without missing prints, offsets, or overflowing into the small-pitch gaps. Within 30 minutes after printing, the process enters the segmented reflow soldering process. Segmented reflow soldering: This method utilizes an existing nitrogen-protected reflow oven. The nitrogen-protected reflow oven is equipped with a segmented temperature control profile to adapt to the soldering characteristics of water-washed solder paste and the heat resistance of small-pitch devices. The segmented temperature control range includes at least two zones: a soldering zone and a cooling zone. In this embodiment, the segmented temperature control is further divided into four zones: Preheating range: temperature 85~95℃, heating rate 1~1.5℃ / s, holding time 70~80s, slowly remove moisture from the solder paste, activate water-soluble flux, and avoid rapid heating that could cause solder paste to splatter and clog small gaps; Constant temperature range: 135~145℃, holding time 45~55s, to thoroughly remove the oxide layer on the soldering surface and ensure the wettability of the solder paste; Soldering zone: peak temperature 225~235℃, holding time 20~25s, to ensure that the solder paste is completely melted and soldered without damaging the miniature thermoelectric arm; Cooling zone: Forced air cooling, cooling rate 3-3.5℃ / s, rapidly cooling to room temperature, fixing the shape of solder joints, and reducing the generation of solder balls.

[0039] In another embodiment, segmented reflow soldering can also be performed in two stages, directly raising and lowering the temperature to the welding temperature for melting and welding, and then cooling.

[0040] The entire welding process is filled with high-purity nitrogen (purity ≥ 99.99%), and the oxygen content in the furnace is ≤ 300 ppm to prevent oxidation of the weld surface and reduce the formation of residues.

[0041] Step 3: Multi-stage gradient pure water rinsing combined with targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling rinsing: After welding, the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler components to be welded, along with the fixture, are transferred to a fully automatic closed-loop pure water cleaning machine. A two-stage gradient pure water process combined with targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling is used for deep cleaning of the small-pitch gaps. Ultrapure water with a resistivity ≥18.2 MΩ・cm is used throughout the process. In this embodiment, a three-stage gradient pure water process combined with targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling is employed, specifically including: 1. Primary warm water immersion ultrasonic cleaning: water temperature 50-55℃, immersion time 3-4 minutes, combined with targeted low-frequency ultrasound (frequency 15-20kHz, power 8-10W / cm). 2 The ultrasonic probe (with ultrasonic probes installed at the bottom and side of the fully automatic closed pure water cleaning machine) is precisely aligned with the gap of the small-pitch device. By utilizing the ultrasonic cavitation effect, ultrapure water can completely penetrate into the narrow gap of ≤0.3mm, peeling off water-soluble flux residue and tiny solder beads, and avoiding high-frequency ultrasonic damage to the micro thermoelectric arm. 2. Secondary medium-temperature water spray cleaning: water temperature 35~40℃, spray pressure 0.15~0.2MPa, using fan-shaped atomizing spray head, spray time 2~3min, to thoroughly rinse the surface of the device and the gap outlet to remove residual dirt, preventing secondary adhesion of residual dirt from the primary cleaning. 3. Three-stage room temperature pure water overflow rinsing: room temperature ultrapure water, overflow flow rate 1-2L / min, rinsing time 1-2min, further removes trace water-soluble residues, ensuring the cleanliness of the device surface and crevices. The rinsing water is recycled after being filtered through a 0.1μm precision filter to reduce water consumption.

[0042] In other embodiments, a two-stage gradient pure water coupled with targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling can also be used.

[0043] Step 4: Vacuum gradient drying followed by dust-free air cooling: After cleaning, the components are transferred to a vacuum drying oven and dried using a vacuum gradient drying process to thoroughly remove residual moisture from small gaps and prevent water stains. The vacuum drying oven uses existing technology and includes the following gradients: 1. Low vacuum pre-drying: vacuum degree -0.08~-0.085MPa, temperature 50~55℃, drying time 12~15min, to remove free moisture from the surface of the device and initially extract surface moisture from the gaps; 2. High vacuum deep drying: vacuum degree -0.095~-0.098MPa, temperature 60~65℃, drying time 15-18min. Under high vacuum, the boiling point of water is lowered, and residual water in the deep gaps of small gaps is quickly extracted to avoid high temperature damage to the device. 3. Dust-free air cooling: After drying, the vacuum is broken and clean air is introduced to quickly cool down to room temperature. The device is then removed, completing the entire cleaning process.

[0044] Example 2:

[0045] In this embodiment, a welding and cleaning method for a small-pitch thermoelectric cooler is provided. This method is for a miniature optical small-pitch thermoelectric cooler with a thermoelectric arm spacing of 0.2 mm. The cleaning process of this invention is employed, and the steps are as follows: Step 1: Selection of dedicated water-washable solder paste and pretreatment of components to be soldered: Sn42Bi58 lead-free water-washed solder paste was selected. Components were purged with 0.12MPa clean air, sprayed with pure water at 32℃ under low pressure, and pre-dried in a 42℃ oven for 11 minutes, resulting in a moisture content of 0.07%. Specifically: S11: Water-soluble solder paste selection: This is a lead-free, low-temperature water-soluble solder paste made by uniformly mixing solder alloy powder and water-soluble flux in a weight ratio of 88:12. The solder alloy powder is Sn42Bi58 lead-free low-temperature solder alloy, and the water-soluble flux is a pure water-soluble organic acid activation system. The melting point of this lead-free, low-temperature water-soluble solder paste is 138℃. This lead-free, low-temperature water-soluble solder paste uses Sn42Bi58 lead-free alloy as the solder base and a pure water-soluble organic acid activation system as the flux. It does not contain rosin, halogens, or organic solvents. The residue after soldering consists of water-soluble inorganic salts and organic acid salts, which are completely soluble in room temperature to warm water. With a melting point of 138℃, it is suitable for the low-temperature soldering requirements of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers, avoiding high-temperature damage to components.

[0046] S12: Device Pretreatment: Fix the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler components (ceramic substrate, thermoelectric material) to be soldered onto a special anti-static fixture. This special anti-static fixture is an existing special fixture. Use 0.12MPa high-pressure dust-free compressed air to blow away dust from the device surface and the small-pitch gaps. Then rinse with 32℃ pure water at 0.1MPa low-pressure spray to remove surface oil and oxidation impurities. Afterward, place it in a 42℃ constant temperature oven for pre-drying for 11 minutes to control the surface moisture content of the device to 0.07% to prevent solder splatter and solder balls from forming.

[0047] Step 2: Precision Printing and Nitrogen-Shielded Segmented Reflow Soldering Reflow soldering: Solder paste printed on a 0.15mm ultra-thin stencil. Reflow soldering parameters: Preheat zone 90℃, hold for 75s; Constant temperature zone 140℃, hold for 50s; Soldering zone peak temperature 230℃, hold for 22s; Nitrogen protection, oxygen content 250ppm. Specifically, the following steps are included: S21: Precision Solder Paste Printing: Using a 0.15mm thick laser-etched ultra-thin stencil, water-washed solder paste is precisely printed onto the soldering points of small-pitch devices. The printing pressure is controlled at 0.25MPa to ensure that the solder paste fills the solder joints evenly, without missing prints, offsets, or overflowing into the small-pitch gaps. The reflow soldering process is initiated within 30 minutes after printing is completed. S22: Segmented Reflow Soldering: Employs a nitrogen-protected reflow oven with segmented temperature control profiles, adaptable to the soldering characteristics of water-washed solder paste and the heat resistance of small-pitch devices. Preheating zone: Temperature 90℃, heating rate 1.2℃ / s, holding time 75s, slowly removes moisture from the solder paste, activates water-soluble flux, and avoids rapid heating that could cause solder paste to splatter and clog small gaps; Constant temperature range: 140℃, holding time 50s, to completely remove the oxide layer on the soldering surface and ensure solder paste wettability; Soldering zone: peak temperature 230℃, holding time 22s, to ensure complete melting of solder paste and soldering without damaging the miniature thermoelectric arm; Cooling zone: Forced air cooling, cooling rate 3.2℃ / s, rapidly cooling to room temperature, fixing solder joint shape, and reducing solder ball formation; The entire welding process is filled with high-purity nitrogen (purity ≥ 99.99%), and the oxygen content in the furnace is 250 ppm to prevent oxidation of the weld surface and reduce the formation of residues.

[0048] Step 3: Multi-stage gradient pure water rinsing combined with targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling rinsing: Pure water rinsing: Immersion in 52℃ warm water for 3.5 minutes, followed by 18kHz targeted ultrasound at a power of 9W / cm². 2 The process includes: secondary spraying at 38°C, 0.18 MPa, for 2.5 min; and tertiary overflow rinsing at room temperature for 1.5 min, with ultrapure water resistivity of 18.2 MΩ·cm. Specifically, the process includes the following steps: After welding, the components and fixtures are transferred to a fully automated, closed-loop pure water cleaning machine. A three-stage gradient pure water cleaning process combined with targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling is used for deep cleaning of small-pitch gaps. Ultrapure water with a resistivity of 18.2 MΩ·cm is used throughout the process. Specifically, this includes: 1. Primary warm water immersion ultrasonic cleaning: water temperature 52℃, immersion time 3.5min, frequency 18kHz, power 9W / cm². 2 The targeted low-frequency ultrasound probe is precisely aligned with the gap of the small-pitch device. By utilizing the ultrasonic cavitation effect, ultrapure water can completely penetrate into the narrow gap of 0.2mm, peeling off water-soluble flux residue and tiny solder beads, thus avoiding damage to the micro thermoelectric arm by high-frequency ultrasound. 2. Secondary medium-temperature water spray cleaning: water temperature 38℃, spray pressure 0.18MPa, using fan-shaped atomizing spray head, spray time 2.5min, to thoroughly rinse the surface of the device and the gap outlet to remove residual dirt, preventing secondary adhesion of residual dirt from the primary cleaning. 3. Three-stage room temperature pure water overflow rinsing: room temperature ultrapure water, overflow flow rate 1.5L / min, rinsing time 1.5min, further removes trace water-soluble residues, ensuring the cleanliness of the device surface and crevices. The rinsing water is recycled after being filtered through a 0.1μm precision filter to reduce water consumption.

[0049] Step 4: Vacuum gradient drying followed by dust-free air cooling: Vacuum drying: Low vacuum - 0.082MPa, 52℃, 13min; High vacuum - 0.096MPa, 62℃, 16min; Dust-free air cooling.

[0050] After cleaning, the components are transferred to a vacuum drying oven. The vacuum drying oven uses existing technology and a vacuum gradient drying process to thoroughly remove residual moisture from small gaps and prevent water stains from remaining. 1. Low vacuum pre-drying: vacuum degree -0.082MPa, temperature 52℃, drying time 13min, to remove free moisture from the surface of the device and initially extract surface moisture from the gaps; 2. High vacuum deep drying: vacuum degree -0.096MPa, temperature 62℃, drying time 16min. Under high vacuum, the boiling point of water is lowered, and residual water in the deep gaps of small gaps is quickly extracted to avoid high temperature damage to the device. 3. Dust-free air cooling: After drying, the vacuum is broken and clean air is introduced to quickly cool down to room temperature. The device is then removed, completing the entire cleaning process.

[0051] Performance test results: No residue or water stains were found in the small-pitch gaps of the components; the shear strength of the solder joints was ≥14MPa, and the insulation resistance was ≥1.2×10⁻⁶. 12 Ω, refrigeration efficiency meets standards, yield is 98.5%, an improvement of 22% compared to traditional processes.

[0052] Example 3:

[0053] For automotive-grade small-pitch thermoelectric coolers with a thermoelectric arm spacing of 0.3mm, the cleaning process of this invention is adopted, and the steps are as follows: Step 1: Selection of dedicated water-washable solder paste and pretreatment of components to be soldered: Pretreatment: Lead-free water-soluble solder paste was selected. The components were purged with 0.15MPa clean air, sprayed with pure water at 35℃, and pre-dried in a 45℃ oven for 12 minutes until the moisture content was 0.06%. The specific steps included: S11: Selection of water-washable solder paste: Select lead-free low-temperature water-soluble solder paste made by uniformly mixing solder alloy powder and water-soluble flux in a weight ratio of 92:8. The solder alloy powder is Sn42Bi58 lead-free low-temperature solder alloy, the water-soluble flux is a pure water-soluble organic acid activation system, and the melting point of the lead-free low-temperature water-soluble solder paste is 138℃.

[0054] A lead-free, low-temperature water-soluble, water-washable solder paste is selected to replace the traditional rosin-based solder paste. This lead-free, low-temperature water-soluble, water-washable solder paste uses Sn42Bi58 lead-free alloy as the solder base and the flux is a water-soluble organic acid activation system. It does not contain rosin, halogens, or organic solvents. The residue after soldering is water-soluble inorganic salts and organic acid salts, which can be completely dissolved in room temperature to warm water. It has a melting point of 138℃ and is suitable for the low-temperature soldering requirements of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers, avoiding high-temperature damage to the devices.

[0055] S12: Device Pretreatment: Fix the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler components (ceramic substrate, thermoelectric material) to be soldered in a special anti-static fixture. Use 0.15MPa high-pressure dust-free compressed air to blow away dust from the device surface and the small-pitch gaps. Then rinse with 35℃ pure water low-pressure spray (pressure 0.1MPa) to remove surface oil and oxidation impurities. Then place it in a 45℃ constant temperature oven for pre-drying for 12 minutes, controlling the surface moisture content of the device to 0.06% to prevent solder splatter and solder balls from forming.

[0056] Step 2: Precision Printing and Nitrogen-Shielded Segmented Reflow Soldering Reflow soldering: 0.18mm stencil printing; preheating zone 95℃, hold for 80s; constant temperature zone 145℃, hold for 55s; peak temperature in the soldering zone 235℃, hold for 25s; nitrogen and oxygen content 300ppm; specifically includes the following steps: S21: Precision Solder Paste Printing: Using a 0.18mm thick laser-etched ultra-thin stencil, water-washed solder paste is precisely printed onto the soldering points of small-pitch devices. The printing pressure is controlled at 0.3MPa to ensure that the solder paste fills the solder joints evenly, without missing prints, offsets, or overflowing into the small-pitch gaps. The reflow soldering process is initiated within 30 minutes after printing. S22: Segmented Reflow Soldering: Employs a nitrogen-protected reflow oven with segmented temperature control profiles to suit the soldering characteristics of water-washed solder paste and the heat resistance of small-pitch devices. The segmented temperature control range includes: Preheating zone: Temperature 95℃, heating rate 1.5℃ / s, holding time 80s, slowly removes moisture from the solder paste, activates water-soluble flux, and avoids rapid heating that could cause solder paste to splatter and clog small gaps; Constant temperature range: 145℃, holding time 55s, to completely remove the oxide layer on the soldering surface and ensure solder paste wettability; Soldering zone: peak temperature 235℃, holding time 25s, to ensure complete melting of solder paste and soldering without damaging the miniature thermoelectric arm; Cooling zone: Forced air cooling, cooling rate 3.5℃ / s, rapidly cooling to room temperature, fixing the shape of solder joints, and reducing solder ball formation; The entire welding process is filled with high-purity nitrogen (purity ≥ 99.99%), and the oxygen content in the furnace is 300 ppm to prevent oxidation of the weld surface and reduce the formation of residues.

[0057] Step 3: Multi-stage gradient pure water rinsing combined with targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling rinsing: Pure water rinsing: Immersion at 55℃ for 4 minutes, followed by targeted ultrasound at 20kHz, power 10W / cm². 2 Secondary stage: 40℃ spray, 0.2MPa, 3 min; Tertiary stage: room temperature rinse, 2 min; Specifically includes: After welding, the components and fixtures are transferred to a fully automated, closed-loop pure water cleaning machine. A three-stage gradient pure water process combined with targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling is used for deep cleaning of small-pitch gaps. Ultrapure water with a resistivity of 18.2 MΩ·cm is used throughout the process. Specific parameters are as follows: 1. Primary warm water immersion ultrasonic cleaning: water temperature 55℃, immersion time 4min, frequency 20kHz, power 10W / cm 2 The targeted low-frequency ultrasound probe is precisely aligned with the gap of the small-pitch device. By utilizing the ultrasonic cavitation effect, ultrapure water can completely penetrate into the narrow gap of 0.3mm, peeling off water-soluble flux residue and tiny solder beads, thus avoiding damage to the micro thermoelectric arm by high-frequency ultrasound. 2. Secondary medium-temperature water spray cleaning: water temperature 40℃, spray pressure 0.2MPa, using fan-shaped atomizing spray head, spray time 3min, to thoroughly rinse the surface of the device and the gap outlet to remove residual dirt, preventing secondary adhesion of residual dirt from the primary cleaning. 3. Three-stage room temperature pure water overflow rinsing: room temperature ultrapure water, overflow flow rate 2L / min, rinsing time 2min, further removes trace water-soluble residues, ensuring the cleanliness of the device surface and crevices. The rinsing water is recycled after being filtered through a 0.1μm precision filter to reduce water consumption.

[0058] Step 4: Vacuum gradient drying followed by dust-free air cooling: Low vacuum - 0.085MPa, 55℃, 15min; High vacuum - 0.098MPa, 65℃, 18min.

[0059] After cleaning, the components are transferred to a vacuum drying oven and subjected to a vacuum gradient drying process to thoroughly remove residual moisture from the small gaps and prevent water stains from remaining. 1. Low vacuum pre-drying: vacuum degree -0.085MPa, temperature 55℃, drying time 15min, to remove free moisture from the surface of the device and initially extract surface moisture from the gaps; 2. High vacuum deep drying: vacuum degree -0.098MPa, temperature 65℃, drying time 18min. Under high vacuum, the boiling point of water is lowered, and residual water in the deep gaps of small gaps is quickly extracted to avoid high temperature damage to the device. 3. Dust-free air cooling: After drying, the vacuum is broken and clean air is introduced to quickly cool down to room temperature. The device is then removed, completing the entire cleaning process.

[0060] Performance test results: 100% cleanliness, no corrosion, no deformation, device lifespan increased by 28% compared to traditional solvent cleaning process, and production material costs reduced by 42%.

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[0062] In this embodiment, a welding and cleaning method for a small-pitch thermoelectric cooler is provided, specifically for a miniature optical small-pitch thermoelectric cooler with a thermoelectric arm spacing of 0.1 mm. The cleaning method includes the following steps: Step 1: Selection of dedicated water-washable solder paste and pretreatment of components to be soldered: Sn42Bi58 lead-free water-washed solder paste was selected. The components were purged with 0.1MPa dust-free air, sprayed with 30℃ pure water at low pressure, and pre-dried in a 40℃ oven for 10 minutes, with a moisture content of 0.06%.

[0063] S11: Selection of Water-Washable Solder Paste: Lead-free low-temperature water-soluble water-washable solder paste is selected to replace the traditional rosin-based solder paste. This lead-free low-temperature water-soluble water-washable solder paste uses Sn42Bi58 lead-free alloy as the solder base and the flux is a pure water-soluble organic acid activation system. It does not contain rosin, halogens, or organic solvents. The residue after soldering is water-soluble inorganic salts and organic acid salts, which can be completely dissolved in room temperature to warm water. The melting point is 138℃, which is suitable for the low-temperature soldering requirements of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers and avoids high-temperature damage to the device.

[0064] S12: Device Pretreatment: Fix the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler components (ceramic substrate, thermoelectric material) to be soldered in a special anti-static fixture. Use high-pressure dust-free compressed air at a pressure of 0.1MPa to blow away dust from the device surface and the gaps between the small pitches. Then rinse with 30℃ pure water at a low pressure of 0.1MPa to remove surface oil and oxidation impurities. Afterward, place it in a 40℃ constant temperature oven for pre-drying for 10 minutes to control the surface moisture content of the device to 0.06% to prevent solder splatter and solder balls from forming.

[0065] Step 2: Precision Printing and Nitrogen-Shielded Segmented Reflow Soldering Reflow soldering: 0.12mm ultra-thin stencil for solder paste printing. Reflow soldering parameters: Preheat zone 85℃, hold for 70s; Constant temperature zone 135℃, hold for 45s; Soldering zone peak temperature 225℃, hold for 20s; Nitrogen protection, oxygen content 200ppm.

[0066] S21: Precision Solder Paste Printing: Using a 0.12mm thick laser-etched ultra-thin stencil, water-washed solder paste is precisely printed onto the soldering points of small-pitch devices. The printing pressure is controlled at 0.2MPa to ensure that the solder paste fills the solder joints evenly, without missing prints, offsets, or overflowing into the small-pitch gaps. The reflow soldering process is carried out within 30 minutes after printing is completed. S22: Segmented Reflow Soldering: Employs a nitrogen-protected reflow oven with segmented temperature control profiles, adaptable to the soldering characteristics of water-washed solder paste and the heat resistance of small-pitch devices. The differences in segmented temperature control include... Preheating zone: Temperature 85℃, heating rate 1℃ / s, holding time 70s, slowly removes moisture from the solder paste, activates water-soluble flux, and avoids rapid heating that could cause solder paste to splatter and clog small gaps. Constant temperature range: 135℃, holding time 45s, to completely remove the oxide layer on the soldering surface and ensure solder paste wettability; Soldering zone: peak temperature 225℃, holding time 20s, to ensure complete melting of solder paste and soldering without damaging the miniature thermoelectric arm; Cooling zone: Forced air cooling, cooling rate 3℃ / s, rapidly cooling to room temperature, fixing solder joint shape, and reducing solder ball formation; The entire welding process is filled with high-purity nitrogen (purity ≥ 99.99%), and the oxygen content in the furnace is 200 ppm to prevent oxidation of the weld surface and reduce the formation of residues.

[0067] Step 3: Multi-stage gradient pure water rinsing combined with targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling rinsing: Pure water rinsing: Immerse in 50℃ warm water for 3 minutes, followed by 15kHz targeted ultrasound at a power of 8W / cm². 2 Secondary spraying at 35℃, 0.15MPa, for 2 minutes; Tertiary overflow rinsing at room temperature for 1 minute.

[0068] After welding, the components and fixtures are transferred to a fully automated, closed-loop pure water cleaning machine. A three-stage gradient pure water cleaning process combined with targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling is used for deep cleaning of small-pitch gaps. Ultrapure water with a resistivity of 18 MΩ·cm is used throughout the process. Specific parameters are as follows: 1. Primary warm water immersion ultrasonic cleaning: water temperature 50℃, immersion time 3 minutes, combined with targeted low-frequency ultrasound (frequency 15kHz, power 8W / cm). 2 The ultrasonic probe is precisely aligned with the gap of the small-pitch device. By utilizing the ultrasonic cavitation effect, ultrapure water can completely penetrate into the narrow gap of 0.1mm, peeling off water-soluble flux residue and tiny solder beads, thus avoiding damage to the micro thermoelectric arm by high-frequency ultrasound. 2. Secondary medium-temperature water spray cleaning: water temperature 35℃, spray pressure 0.15MPa, using fan-shaped atomizing spray head, spray time 2min, to thoroughly rinse the surface of the device and the gap outlet to remove residual dirt, preventing secondary adhesion of residual dirt from the primary cleaning. 3. Three-stage room temperature pure water overflow rinsing: room temperature ultrapure water, overflow flow rate 1L / min, rinsing time 1min, further removes trace water-soluble residues, ensuring the cleanliness of the device surface and crevices. The rinsing water is recycled after being filtered through a 0.1μm precision filter to reduce water consumption.

[0069] Step 4: Vacuum gradient drying followed by dust-free air cooling: Vacuum drying: Low vacuum - 0.08MPa, 50℃, 12min; High vacuum - 0.095MPa, 60℃, 15min; Dust-free air cooling.

[0070] After cleaning, the components are transferred to a vacuum drying oven and subjected to a vacuum gradient drying process to thoroughly remove residual moisture from the small gaps and prevent water stains from remaining. 1. Low vacuum pre-drying: vacuum degree -0.08MPa, temperature 50℃, drying time 12min, to remove free moisture from the device surface and initially extract surface moisture from the gaps; 2. High vacuum deep drying: vacuum degree -0.095MPa, temperature 60℃, drying time 15min. Under high vacuum, the boiling point of water is lowered, and residual water in the deep gaps of small gaps is quickly extracted to avoid high temperature damage to the device. 3. Dust-free air cooling: After drying, the vacuum is broken and clean air is introduced to quickly cool down to room temperature. The device is then removed, completing the entire cleaning process.

[0071] Performance test results: No residue or water stains were found in the small-pitch gaps of the components; the shear strength of the solder joints was ≥14MPa, and the insulation resistance was ≥1.2×10⁻⁶. 12 Ω, refrigeration efficiency meets standards, yield is 98%, an improvement of 21.5% compared to traditional processes.

[0072] The cleaning method described in the above embodiments is the first to apply lead-free, low-temperature, water-soluble solder paste for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers. Combined with the pretreatment of the components to be soldered, precision printing, and segmented nitrogen reflow oven process, it completely eliminates rosin and organic solvent-based flux, solving the problem of difficult-to-clean rosin residue in small-pitch gaps from the source. It achieves a complete replacement of the cleaning medium from organic solvents to pure water, with no VOC emissions and meets environmental protection standards.

[0073] Targeting the structural characteristics of small-pitch (≤0.3mm) devices, a targeted low-frequency ultrasonic + multi-level gradient pure water cleaning process was designed. The low-frequency ultrasonic avoids damage to the micro thermoelectric arm, while the gradient water temperature and spray pressure ensure that pure water penetrates into narrow gaps, solving the industry pain point of incomplete cleaning by traditional processes.

[0074] Innovative drying process: Vacuum gradient drying process, adapted to the problem of difficult moisture removal in small gaps, staged vacuum drying to thoroughly remove deep moisture, eliminate water stains, and ensure the insulation performance of the device.

[0075] Water-washed solder paste reduces costs by 25% to 35% compared to rosin-based solder paste. Pure water replaces expensive organic solvents and cleaning agents, reducing material costs by more than 40%. It eliminates the need for environmentally friendly treatment equipment, resulting in a significant reduction in overall production costs. Furthermore, the process can be fully automated, increasing production efficiency by more than 30%.

[0076] The small-pitch thermoelectric cooler soldering and cleaning method described in the above embodiments is specifically designed for small-pitch devices with thermoelectric arm spacing ≤0.3mm. It replaces traditional rosin-based solder paste with lead-free, low-temperature water-soluble solder paste and organic solvents or chemical cleaning agents with ultrapure water cleaning. Through a complete process including device pretreatment, nitrogen-protected segmented reflow soldering, three-stage gradient pure water coupled targeted low-frequency ultrasonic cleaning, and vacuum gradient drying, it solves the technical challenges of difficult cleaning of small-pitch gaps, easy corrosion of devices, poor environmental performance, and high costs. This invention achieves high cleaning cleanliness, no VOC emissions, no device damage, significantly reduces production costs, and is suitable for automated large-scale production, significantly improving the yield and service life of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers, meeting environmental protection and precision electronic manufacturing requirements.

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1. A method for cleaning welding of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers, characterized in that... Includes the following steps: S1: Selection of water-washable solder paste and pretreatment of components to be soldered: Select lead-free, low-temperature water-soluble water-washable solder paste, perform high-pressure dust-free blowing and constant-temperature pre-drying on the components to be soldered, and control the surface moisture content of the components to be soldered to ≤0.08%; S2: Precision Printing and Nitrogen-Protected Segmented Reflow Soldering: Precision printing of water-washed solder paste using an ultra-thin stencil, followed by nitrogen-protected segmented reflow soldering; S3: Multi-level gradient pure water cleaning plus targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling cleaning: The soldered device is cleaned with multi-level gradient pure water, combined with targeted low-frequency ultrasonic coupling, to deeply remove residues in small gaps. S4: Vacuum gradient drying plus dust-free air cooling: Vacuum gradient drying is used to completely remove moisture from the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler, and dust-free air cooling is applied.

2. The welding and cleaning method for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lead-free low-temperature water-soluble solder paste described in step 1 is uniformly mixed with solder alloy powder and water-soluble flux in a weight ratio of 88:12 to 92:

8. The solder alloy powder is Sn42Bi58 lead-free low-temperature solder alloy, and the water-soluble flux is a pure water-soluble organic acid activation system. The melting point of the lead-free low-temperature water-soluble solder paste is 138°C.

3. The welding and cleaning method for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Pre-drying in step 1 includes the following steps: S11: Fix the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler components to be welded onto a special anti-static fixture, and use high-pressure dust-free compressed air with a pressure of 0.1 to 0.15 MPa to blow away dust from the surface of the components and the gaps between the small pitches. S12: Rinse with low-pressure pure water at 30-35℃ to remove surface oil and oxidized impurities; S13: Then place it in a constant temperature oven at 40-45℃ for pre-drying for 10-12 minutes, and control the surface moisture content of the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler components to be welded to be ≤0.08%.

4. The welding and cleaning method for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Step 2 involves precise printing of water-washed solder paste: using a laser-etched ultra-thin stencil with a thickness of 0.12 to 0.18 mm, the water-washed solder paste is precisely printed onto the soldering points of the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler components to be soldered. The printing pressure is controlled at 0.2 to 0.3 MPa. After printing, the components enter the reflow soldering process within 25 to 35 minutes.

5. The welding and cleaning method for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: In step 2, the segmented reflow soldering uses a nitrogen-protected reflow oven. The reflow oven is equipped with segmented temperature control zones, and high-purity nitrogen is introduced throughout the soldering process, with an oxygen content of ≤300ppm. The segmented temperature control zones include at least two zones: a soldering zone and a cooling zone.

6. The welding and cleaning method for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers according to claim 5, characterized in that: The segmented temperature control range includes: Preheating range: temperature 85~95℃, heating rate 1~1.5℃ / s, holding time 70~80s, slowly remove moisture from solder paste and activate water-soluble flux; Constant temperature range: 135~145℃, holding time 45~55s, to completely remove the oxide layer on the welding surface; Soldering zone: peak temperature 225~235℃, holding time 20~25s, to ensure complete melting and soldering of solder paste; Cooling zone: Forced air cooling, cooling rate 3-3.5℃ / s, rapidly cooling to room temperature, fixing the shape of the solder joint.

7. The welding and cleaning method for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Step 3, the multi-stage gradient pure water cleaning process, uses ultrapure water with a resistivity ≥18.2 MΩ・cm throughout, specifically including: First-stage warm water immersion ultrasonic cleaning: water temperature 50-55℃, immersion time 3-4 minutes, frequency 15-20kHz, power 8-10W / cm 2 Targeted low-frequency ultrasound, with precise alignment between the ultrasound probe and the gap of small-pitch devices, allows ultrapure water to completely penetrate the narrow gap, removing water-soluble flux residue and tiny solder beads. Secondary medium-temperature water spray cleaning: water temperature 35~40℃, spray pressure 0.15~0.2MPa, using fan-shaped atomizing spray head, spray time 2~3min, to thoroughly rinse the surface of the device and the residual dirt in the gaps and outlets; Three-stage room temperature pure water overflow rinsing: room temperature ultrapure water, overflow flow rate 1-2L / min, rinsing time 1-2min, to further remove trace amounts of water-soluble residues.

8. The welding and cleaning method for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: In step 4, vacuum gradient drying involves transferring the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler into a vacuum drying chamber to thoroughly remove residual moisture from the small-pitch gaps.

9. The welding and cleaning method for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers according to claim 8, characterized in that: The vacuum gradient drying includes: Low vacuum pre-drying: vacuum degree -0.08~-0.085MPa, temperature 50~55℃, drying time 12~15min, to remove free moisture from the surface of the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler and initially extract surface moisture from the gaps; High vacuum deep drying: vacuum degree -0.095~-0.098MPa, temperature 60~65℃, drying time 15-18min, quickly extracting residual moisture deep in the gaps of small-pitch thermoelectric coolers; Dust-free air cooling: After drying, the vacuum is broken and clean air is introduced to quickly cool down to room temperature, and the device is then removed.

10. The welding and cleaning method for small-pitch thermoelectric coolers according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: In step 3, the water used for multi-stage cleaning is recycled after being filtered through a 0.1μm precision filter; the thermoelectric arm spacing of the small-pitch thermoelectric cooler is ≤0.3mm.

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