EXHIBIT 23.1

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

    We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 33-89928) pertaining to the ANADIGICS, Inc. Stock Option Plan,
1994 Long-Term Incentive and Share Award Plan, 1995 Long-Term Incentive Share
Award Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 33-32533) pertaining to the ANADIGICS, Inc. 1997 Long-Term
Incentive and Share Award Plan for Employees, of our report dated January 27,
2000, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of
ANADIGICS, Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
December 31, 1999.



                                          /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

MetroPark, New Jersey
March 22, 2000