EXHIBIT 23.1


           CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement 
(Form S-8), pertaining to the DSP Communications, Inc. 1996 Stock Option Plan 
of our reports dated January 13, 1998 (except for Note 13, as to which the 
date is February 9, 1998) with respect to the consolidated financial 
statements and schedule of DSP Communications, Inc. included in its Annual 
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1997, filed with the 
Securities and Exchange Commission.

                              

Palo Alto, California
June 17, 1998