CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
                      ----------------------------------



We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (files nos. 33-2607, 33-16711 and 2-77708) of Microsemi
Corporation of our report dated December 13, 1995, appearing on page 16 of this
Form 10-K.




PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Costa Mesa, California
December 21, 1995