<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of operations of
Hutchinson Technology Incorporated for the twenty-six weeks ended March 26,
1995 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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