EXHIBIT 23.1

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

         We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-89928) pertaining to the ANADIGICS, Inc. Stock Option
Plan, 1994 Long-Term Incentive and Share Award Plan, 1995 Long-Term Incentive
Share Award Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and the Registration
Statements (Form S-8 No. 33-32533 and Form S-8 No. 333-63836) pertaining to the
ANADIGICS, Inc. 1997 Long-Term Incentive and Share Award Plan for Employees, of
our report dated January 29, 2002, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of ANADIGICS, Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form
10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2001.


                                                           /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

MetroPark, New Jersey
March 27, 2002


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