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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8) of Broadcom Corporation pertaining to the Element 14, Inc. Unapproved Share
Option Scheme, of our report dated January 18, 2000 (except Note 2 as to which
the date is May 31, 2000 and Notes 9 and 13, as to which the date is June 29,
2000), with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of
Broadcom Corporation included in its Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on July 10, 2000.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Orange County, California
December 8, 2000
