PCIM 2026: Why Western carmakers cannot have ‘China-free’ SiC at subsidized prices

During a panel discussion between executives and research experts from Bosch, Infineon, Rohm Semiconductor, Nexperia, Wolfspeed, and Omdia at PCIM Europe 2026, one reality was made clear: frictionless, globalized chip manufacturing is ending. While the conversation reflected industry enthusiasm for new applications such as AI servers and industrial motor drives, it was tempered by macroeconomic realities of international trade protectionism, regional resilience mandates, and aggressive tariffs.

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Commentary: The cost of over-concentration—How TSMC’s liquidity dominance is reshaping Taiwan’s banking system

TSMC’s financial dominance has reached unprecedented heights, with the world’s leading foundry posting first-quarter 2026 profit of over NT$570 billion (approx. US$18.04 billion) and holding an immense NT$3 trillion cash reserve. By June 11, 2026, its market value surged to NT$58.3 trillion, triggering a bizarre banking phenomenon where local financial institutions offer TSMC deposit rates that exceed its borrowing costs.

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AOC AGON Pro AGP497UCZD debuts with a 49″ 240Hz super-ultra-wide QD-OLED display

The AOC AGON Pro AGP497UCZD is the latest flagship monitor by AOC’s high-end sub-brand AGON. Designed to deliver a cinematic field of view, elite‑tier responsiveness, and creator‑grade color accuracy, the new model targets gamers, multitaskers, and professionals who demand both immersion and precision. The display uses a UL TrueBright‑certified QD‑OLED panel with over 20 million self‑emissive…

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LG 34GX90SB‑W debuts as a 240Hz smart OLED monitor

LG has opened pre‑orders for the LG 34GX90SB‑W – an UltraGear OLED smart gaming monitor, part of LG’s newly expanded UltraGear AI lineup. The model uses a 3440 x 1440 OLED panel with Micro Lens Array (MLA), a technology that boosts brightness efficiency by directing more light toward the viewer. LG lists a peak brightness of 1300 cd/m² (APL 1.5%), enabling vivid highlights and more nuanced HDR…

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AOC Q27G4SL6/WS debuts with a 260Hz QHD Fast IPS display for esports

The AOC Q27G4SL6/WS gaming monitor steps into the QHD high‑refresh arena with a spec sheet built for competitive players and color‑critical users alike. The 27‑inch Fast IPS display delivers a 2560 x 1440 resolution at a blistering 360 Hz, supported by both HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC to unlock full‑bandwidth performance on modern GPUs. AOC rates the panel at 0.3 ms MPRT and 1 ms GTG…

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