EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our report dated January 18, 2002 included in this Form10-K into the Company's previously filed Registration Statements No. 333-42194, No. 333-56381, No. 333-69871, No. 333-83083 and No. 333-59564 on Form S-8. /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP San Jose, California March 22, 2002 57