Exhibit 23.1


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
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We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
33-39646, 33-39648, 33-88470, 33-88472, 333-18869, 333-70561, 33-76264 of
Parlex Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated September 29, 2003
(October 8, 2003 as to the fourth paragraph of Note 1 and the seventh
paragraph of Note 7) (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and
includes an explanatory paragraph relating to a change in the method of
accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets), appearing in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Parlex Corporation for the year ended June
30, 2003.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
October 10, 2003