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Exhibit 23.2
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the Epion Corporation 1996 Stock Plan of our
report dated July 24, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of JDS Uniphase Corporation incorporated by reference in
its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended June 30, 2000, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
San Jose, California
November 16, 2000
