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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 Amendment No. 1 to the registration statement on Form S-4
(Registration No. 333-44094) 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 28, 2000
