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EXHIBIT 23.2
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8), pertaining to the Newport Corporation 1992 Stock Incentive Plan, 1999
Stock Incentive Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan, of our report dated
January 25, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
schedule of Newport Corporation included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for
the year ended December 31, 1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
/s/Ernst & Young LLP
Orange County, California
June 30, 2000
