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                                  EXHIBIT 23.1


                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 to be filed April 24, 1998 pertaining to the 1987 Stock Option Plan,
the 1997 Employee Stock Option Plan, the 1997 Non-Employee Stock Option Plan and
the 1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan of Genesis Microchip Inc. of our report
dated July 18, 1997, except as to Notes 12 and 13 which are as of January 31,
1998, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of
Genesis Microchip Inc. included in the Registration Statement (Form F-1 No.
333-8258) dated February 20, 1998, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.





KPMG
Toronto, Canada
April 23, 1998