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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Lumisys
Incorporated Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 1997 and Consolidated
Statements of Income for the three months ended June 30, 1997 and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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