EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 33-78452 and No. 333-06677) of Microelectronic Packaging Inc. of our report dated April 11, 1995 appearing on page F-2 of this Form 10-K. PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP San Diego, California April 12, 1997