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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 pertaining to the 1997 Equity Incentive Plan and the 1999 Non-Officer
Equity Incentive Plan of Terayon Communication Systems, Inc., of our report
dated January 17, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial statements
and schedule of Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. included in its Annual
Report (Form 10-K/A), as amended on April 28, 2000, for the year ended December
31, 1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
San Jose, California
August 25, 2000
