EXHIBIT 23.1



                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by 
reference in this registration statement of our report dated January 17, 1997 
included in Cadence Design Systems, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 28, 1996.

                           /s/  Arthur Andersen LLP

                            ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


San Jose, California
November 12, 1997