EXHIBIT 23.2



                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
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We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (files nos. 33-2607, 33-16711, 2-77708) of Microsemi
Corporation of our report dated November 21, 1996, appearing on page 14 of this
Form 10-K.



PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Costa Mesa, California
December 17, 1996