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EXHIBIT 23.b
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement on Form S-4 of Conexant Systems, Inc.
of our report dated January 18, 2000 on the consolidated financial statements of
Maker Communications, Inc. included in Conexant Systems, Inc.'s Form 8-K dated
April 3, 2000 and to all references to our Firm included in this registration
statement.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
August 18, 2000
