EXHIBIT 23



                      Consent of Independent Auditors



We consent to the incorporation by reference in Post Effective
Amendment Number 1 to Registration Statement Number 2-89888 on
Form S-8, Registration Statement Number 33-36475 on Form S-8 and
Registration Statement Number 33-54745 on Form S-8 of our report
dated July 12, 1995, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedules of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. included
in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31,
1995.

                         Ernst & Young LLP

Chicago, Illinois
August 23, 1995