EXHIBIT 23.1
                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS




As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our
report dated November 22, 1996,  included in this Form 10-K,  into the Company's
previously  filed  Form  S-8  Registration  Statements,  File  Numbers  2-90841,
2-95899, 33-6917, 33-27001, 33-50404, 33-89470 and 333-1095.




                                                    ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP




San Jose, California
December 20, 1996