EXHIBIT 24.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our reports dated February 16, 1996 included in Level One Communications, Incorporated's Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 1995 and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement. Sacramento, California ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO. September 12, 1996